professional runner
They think he should spend more time
on _h__o_m___e_w__o_r. k
He just wants to do what he _e_n__j_o_y_.s
They think he needs to be
_w__o__r_k__h__a_r__d__a_n__d__e__n_t_e_r_______.
Answer "yes" or "no". Find out how many in your group agree with you. Then read the passage. Does your answer change?
速读 Read the passage again and
answer the questions.
They believe that he should study hard in the evening. 4. Do you think Liu Yu should be allowed to practice his hobby as much as he wants? Why or why not?
2. My wife and I have supported every one of his races. support v. & n. 支持 e.g. I hope you will support me in my efforts to discover the truth. 在我努力寻求揭发真相时，希望你 能支持我。
朗读
Read after the tape
1. But sometimes these can get in the way of their schoolwork … get in the way of 挡……的路；妨碍 e.g. Computer games will get in the way of his study. 电脑游戏会影响他的学习。
2. My parents have always taught me how
important it is to _b_e_h_o_n__e_st__in__a_l_l _s_it_u_a_t_io__n_s. 3. I am serious about ___m_y__p_a_r_t_-_ti_m__e_j_o_b___. 4. I think it is unfair __t_h_a_t_I_’_m__n_o_t_a_l_l_o_w_e_d__t_o
1. What is Liu Yu’s hobby?
His hobby is running.
2. What does Liu Yu want to be when he grows up?
He wants to be a professional runner.
3. Why do Liu Yu’s parents not allow Liu Yu to practice his hobby at night?
7. I need to think about what will happen if I_d_o_n__’t_g_e_t_a__p_l_a_ce__in__t_h_e_u_n_i_v_e_r_s_it_y_o_f_m__y__ch__o.ice
8. I need to spend more time on _p_r_a_c_t_ic_i_n_g_t_h_e_p__ia_n_o__.
Look at the title to the story on page 54. Then answer the questions below.
Should teenagers be allowed to make their own decisions?
Yes.
No.
2b First, look at the title of the passage.
Your support has meant a lot to me during this difficult time. 在困难时期，你的支持给了我很大的 帮助。
3. …but I’m serious about running. be serious about 对……是认真的 e.g. You should be serious about your job. 你应该认真对待你的工作。
university
Hale Waihona Puke He is serious about _r_u__n_n__i.ng
They think it’s a difficult dream to
_a__c_h_i_e_.ve
He _______ himself.
believes
1. My parents worry about ___m__y_s_c_h_o_o_l_r_e_s_u_l.t
Unit 7 Teenagers should be allowed to choose their own clothes.
2a Discuss the questions in your
groups.
Are you allowed to make your own decisions at home? What kinds of decisions?
精读 Read the passage again and fill in the chart.
Parents’ points
They worry about hiss_u__c_c_e_s__s.
Liu Yu’s points
He wants to be a __________________.
__h_a_n_g__o_u_t_w__it_h__m_y__f_r_ie_n_d__s________. 5. I have always wanted to be _a_n_E__n_g_l_is_h__t_e_a_c_h.er 6. My parents have nothing against __m__a_k_e__u_p.