Unit 4 Why don’t you talk to your parents?Section B 2a—2e Q1. What is the common problem for Chinese and American families? Read and answer the questions In Chinese and American families, children are sometimes busier on weekends than weekdays because they have to take so many after-school classes. Dr. Alice Green does. Q2. Who gives their opinions about the problems?1. Keeps on happening2. Physical exercise and practice of skills3. Worries about things at home, school or work2c Match the words with the meanings continues training stress 4. Usual or common5. Try to be the best or the first to finish something6. Getting better or bigger7. Look for differences and similarities between things2 C Match the words with the meanings typical compete development compareRead and answer the questions.Q1. Does Cathy Taylor think it’s important for kids to join after-school activities?Q2. Does Linda Miller agree with Cathy? What’s her opinion? Q3. Does Dr. Green agree with Cathy or Linda? What does she say?Q1. Does Cathy Taylor think it’s important for kids to join after-school activities? Yes, she does.Q2. Does Linda Miller agree with Cathy? What’s her opinion?No, she doesn’t. In her opinion, it’s crazy and unfair. Parents should just let their kids be kids. They shouldn’t push their kids so hard.Q3. Does Dr. Green agree with Cathy or Linda? What does she say?She agrees with Linda. She says all the activities can cause a lot of stress for children. “Kids should have time to relax and think for themselves, too. Although it’s normal to want successful children, it’s even more important to have happy children.”Key points(1)cut out 停止，戒除，放弃eg. The radio cut out. 收音机突然停了。 Let’s cut...
