Communicating with Parents: An Impossible Mission?

B2L2

Vocabulary

alone vs. lonely

“You can be alone but not lonely.You can be lonely when not alone.”

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alone vs. lonely

Though studying aboard is a ______ process, I was not _______. I have my books with me.

lonelyalone

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alone vs. lonely

He can’t read, let alone write.

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independent

We need an organization which is independent of the government to examine the safety of the nuclear power plant.

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dependent

The country’s economy is dependent on its natural resources.

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determined

After the accident, Sam was determined to stop drinking.

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determine vs. decide

Tina is trying to ________ where to hold her wedding ceremony.

Ivan has ___________ to lose weight.

decide

decideddetermined

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determination

She showed great determination to improve her English.

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delight

To my delight, my wife is pregnant.

To my delight, ____________.______ take delight in ______.

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repay

He said he would repay me the money I lent to him last month.

I don’t know how to repay you for what you have done to me.

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agreement

It took the two parties several months to reach an agreement on the issue.

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agree (v.)

I agreed with the experts when they said that the nuclear power plant should be shut down.

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agree (v.)

agree to v.這家公司同意採用這項行銷策略The company agreed to adopt the marketing strategy.

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disagree (v.)

Mom and dad disagree with each other on how to educate my little sister.

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yell (v.)

“ ___________,” she yelled.

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apology (n.)

I think you should make an apology for your impolite remarks.

I own you an apology.

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allow (v.)

My mother doesn’t allow me to date with friends of the opposite sex.

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allow (v.)

我媽媽不允許我和異性朋友約會My mother doesn’t allow me to date with friends of the opposite sex.

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allowance (n.)

Do your parents give you a monthly allowance?

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scold (v.)

老師因為 Kevin遲到而責罵他The teacher scolded Kevin for being late.

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cause (v.)

是甚麼讓你改變心意 ?What caused you to change your mind?

What made you change your mind?

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cause (n.)

What just happened was simply a question of cause and effect.

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positive (adj.)

養寵物對老年人的健康有正面的影響Keeping a pet has a positive effect on the health of the elderly.

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attitude (adj.)

“Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.”

“It is not your aptitude, but your attitude, that determines your altitude.”

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attitude (adj.)

“Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.”

“It is not your aptitude, but your attitude, that determines your altitude.”

Reading

Are there any generation gap between you and your parents?

• Your parents don’t understand you.• They ask you to do sth you dislike.• They criticize your friends.• The put too much pressure on you.

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Do you find it impossible to communicate with your parents? If so, you’re not alone. Most teenagers say their parents don’t communicate with them but instead just say no to every request. However, the following examples may show you a possible way out.

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S+ find+ it + adj. + to V

Many students find it difficult to master a foreign language.

Most people believe it necessary to learn more languages.

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S+ find+ it + adj. + to V

我發現和數學老師說話時，要我不結巴是不可能的。I find it impossible not to stutter when I talk with my math teacher.

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not…but Helen won’t study abroad but will work at a local bank. Sally didn’t even try to study for the exam but just watched TV all day.

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way out There is always a way out.

Listen and answer1. What did Jessie want to do last summer vacation?2. Why did Jessie want to do that?3. How did Jessie make her father change his mind?4. What did Jessie do when she got her salary?5. What helped Jessie communicate with her father successfully?

Reading Last summer vacation, Dad didn’t let me get a part-time job. I felt so angry I wanted to walk away, but I didn’t give up because I wanted to learn to be independent through a part-time job. At first, Dad said no. But seeing that I was determined, he changed his mind and said he would help me to find a job.

ReadingI was delighted when Dad said yes. To repay his agreement, I worked hard all summer as a convenience store clerk and learned a lot. On payday, I took my parents to a nice restaurant. Being patient and understanding helps me bridge the generation gap.

Reading give up

He gave up learning Japanese.

Reading But seeing that I was determined,

he changed his mind and said he would

help me to find a job.

But when he saw that I was determined, he

changed his mind and said he would help me

to find a job.

Reading分詞構句形成方式

1. 主要子句與副詞子句的主詞相同，刪 去副詞子句的主詞2. 刪去連接詞 ( 也可保留 )3. 動詞 (1) 主動 Ving (2) 被動 (Being) +p.p. (3) 完成式動詞 having +p.p.4. 否定時，否定置至於分詞構句前

Reading1. When the thief saw the police officer, he ran away. Seeing the police officer, the thief ran away.2. Because the book was written in haste, it contains many mistakes. (Being) written in haste, the book contains many mistakes.

Reading3. Because I didn’t know where to go, I was at a lost. Not knowing where to go, I was at a lost.

Reading hard vs. hardly

He studied ________ to pass the exam.

Jason ________ studied English. That’s why he failed English last semester.

hard

hardly

Readingbridge the gap between A and B

The government tried to bridge the gap between the rich and the poor by the modifying the tax policy.

ReadingWhat did Lisa want to do last semester?Why did Lisa’s mother say “No” to her request?How did Lisa respond to her mother when she said “No” to Lisa?How did Lisa change her mother’s mind?What did Lisa learn from the experience?

Reading Last semester, my mom stopped me from joining the dance club. She thought it would take time away from studying. I lost my temper and yelled at her. I felt bad about my behavior, but I was too embarrassed to apologize. It tortured me for a whole night.

Reading The next morning when I saw Mom, I stuttered, “Mom, I’m ... sorry. I—” She interrupted, saying, “Never mind, dear.” The apology comforted her. I promised to study hard to get straight A’s , and she finally allowed me to join the club. From this, I learned that apologizing is the key toopening a closed mind.

Reading stop sb from doing

我媽昨晚阻止我玩線上遊戲 My mom stopped me from playing online games last night.

Reading yell at sb

“Shut up,” the teacher yelled at his students.

Reading too…to…

我弟弟太小而不能自己站起來My little brother is too young to stand up on his own.

這女士因為太老所以不能參加比賽The old lady is too old to join the game.

Readingpromise to V.promise that S + V

他承諾要領養這個小孩He promised to adopt the child.He promised that he would adopt the child.

Readingallow sb to V

他爸爸不允許他吃垃圾食物His father didn’t allow him to eat junk food.

Reading the key to … 的關鍵

幽默感是贏得女孩芳心的關鍵A sense of humor is the key to winning girl’s hearts.

What is the key to keeping healthy?

Reading Why did Allen’s mother scold him? Why did Allen feel unhappy? What did he want to do ? Why did Allen change his mind? How did Allen apologize to his mother?

Reading Once I came home late because I was studying in the library and had lost track of time. Mom scolded me as soon as I got home. I felt upset and locked myself in my room, thinking, “I’m old enough. Why not trust me?” I even thought of leaving home.

Reading However, the next morning when I heard Mom making breakfast, I changed my mind and wrote her a letter, explaining why I had come home late and apologizing for the trouble I’d caused. To my surprise, Mom called me and said she was sorry. So, writing a note can be a good way to communicate.

Reading as soon as 一…就… 她一聽到這個好消息，她就喜極而泣 She cried with joy as soon as she heard the good news.

Reading Why not… Why not give it a try?

Reading apologize to sb for sth Henry 因為上學遲到向老師道歉 Henry apologized to his teacher for coming to school late.

Reading To one’s … 令誰感到…

令我感到開心的是，我減了 10 公斤 To my delight, I lost 10 kilograms. 令他感到非常失望的是，他輸掉了這場比賽 Much to his disappointment, he lost the game.

ReadingFrom these students, we learn that a positive attitude—patience,understanding, and not being afraid to apologize—can help us communicate with our parents. When they won’t listen, we may even try writing them a letter. So, if we practice these methods, communicating with our parents may be a “mission possible.”

Reading

「 try + V-ing」表示「試試某個方法」。例： Why not try giving Lisa a call and explaining everything. She may change her mind.「 try + to V」表示「盡力做到某件事」。例： The baby tried to stand up, but he failed.