Unit 2 Growing PainsLearning aims:To develop ability of reading a playTo know about American family life and problems that happen between American teenagers and their parentsTo form a positive attitude towards solving problems between teenagers and parentsStep 1 Pre-class1) Brainstorming2). Match these new words from the play with their meanings.1. vacation (line 2) a. believe that sb. is good2. mess (line 19) b. not polite3. trust (line 38) c. angry 4. explain (line 38) d. holiday5. mad (line 40) e. a dirty or untidy state6. rude (line 52) f. give a reason for sth.Step 2 During-class1) Fast reading2) Second reading1).Read the play again and do the following T/F questions:1. Mom and Dad were back from their holiday a week earlier.2. Eric was happy when seeing his mother.3. Parents left Daniel in charge.4. The boys spent the money seeing the vet for Spot.5. The room was very clean and tidy when their parents came back.6. Daniel didn’t have a chance to explain what had happened.7. Mom felt regretful for what they said to Daniel.8. Boys didn’t use up the money from their parents.2). Choose the best answers（ ）1. The passage is mainly about _____ A. how the family manage to be on good terms B. why the room is in a mess. C. why there is a misunderstanding between the parents and sons D. what happens to Daniel after his parents get home （ ）2. Which of the following is the cause of the quarrel ? A. Spot was seriously ill. B. The couple return earlier than expected . C. The boys play football all day long. D. The brothers’ laziness.（ ）3. Eric says hello to his parents in a frightened voice because_____ A. Dad often punishes him. B . he is afraid that Dad will see the...
