Section B (2a-2e)Unit 4 Why don't you talk to your parents? 1. What kinds of after-school classes or activities do you have?2.What do you often do on weekends? Lead inTom’Schedule TimeActivitiesOn Saturday morningPractice singingOn Saturday afternoon Take dance lessonsOn Saturday eveningHave English classOn Sunday morningPractice dancingOn Sunday afternoonRecord their songsThe tired Tom don’t get home until 8:00 p.m. on Sunday. So he is under too much pressure.Check the after-school activities you and your classmates usually do._____ do homework _____ use the Internet _____ have after-school lessons _____ hang out with friends _____ watch movies _____ play sports or exercise Activity2aWhat after-school activities do you usually do?have piano lessonsstudy math探究点一 Reading ☆What is the common problem for Chinese and American families? ((Scan the first paragraph and find the answer.) 2bRead the article and answer the question.These days, Chinese children are sometimes ...Because they have to take ...Many of them are learning ... so that ... and later ...Others are ... so that ... and win.However, this doesn't only ...RetellingRetelling☆What is life like in Cathy Taylor's family? (Read Paragraph 2 and find the answer.)☆Who gives their opinions about the problem? (Scan the last two paragraphs and underline the answer.)1. typical adj. 典型的be typical of 是 ...... 的特点It's typical of him to be outgoing.他一向都是这么外向。探究点二 New words2.skill (n.) 技能 ; 技巧 ; 技艺阅读和写作是不同的技能。Reading and writing are different skills.3.cut out 删除 ; 删去 删除前两段 cut out the first two paragraphs4.opinion (n.) 观点、看法 （可数名词）在我看来 ; 我认为 in my opinion• 4.push (v.) 推 ; 强逼 ; 强迫 我推开窗户。 别...
