大学英语口语教程 Generation gap.ppt
Generation Gap,Aims of this unit1.Master some useful expressions about generation gap.2.Explore the reasons contributing to generation gap.3.Apply appropriate languages to express personal ideas about generation gap orally.4.Exploit solutions to the problems caused by generation gap.5.Develop awareness to solve the conflicts through dialogues.,Useful expressions,1.bridge the generation gap 弥合代沟2.impose the ideas on children 将自己的观点强加于孩子3.be absolutely obedient to somebody 对某人绝对服从4.try to give up their absolute power 尽量放弃绝对权力 5.give a better image to their children 在孩子面前树立良好的形象,6.find your own identity 寻找自我7.tap into basic beliefs and values 了解基本的信仰与价值观8.tend to value their peers evaluation over parents 更趋向于赞同同伴评价10.look to parents for basic values and guidance 依赖父母基本价值和指导11.apply to individual cases 适应于个案12.listen more than you talk 多听少说,13.apply double standards 使用双重标准14.show self-acceptance and tolenrance for imperfection 对不完美的接受15.sacrifice their spare time to communicate with children 牺牲业余时间与孩子交流16.a close and harmonious relationship 亲密和谐的关系,Brainstorming,1.How do you think good parents should treat their children?2.Do you think there is a generation gap between you and your family?How can you deal with it?3.Do you always do what your parents want you to do?,4.Do you think you have showed respect to your parents?5.Have you ever quarreled with your parents?6.What is your quarrel about?7.Suppose you were one of the children what would you do?,Situation If you were the child in the picture,what should you say to your parents?,Sample ConversationA:In your mind,what do you think of the reason why generation gap appears?B:First,the young and their parents often fail to talk with each other.Even sometimes they hear each other,but they do not put them in heart.At the most of time,they do not think the others ideas over,instead,usually they will let them alone.By doing this,they send false message to each other.As the result,their two different worlds meet head on and the generation gap appears.A:Oh,I see.How to bridge the generation?What should we can do about it?,B:For the parents,they should treat their children as free men not children.After all,they are young and they have their own ideas.Whether they are wrong or not,parents should expect their childrens ideas.If they are truly wrong,parents should have patience and make children realize their mistakes slowly.A:Thats right.I agree with you B:Thus,the children may accept their parents suggestion and get rid of their shortness.On the other hand,if parents treat their children rudely,they may get into trouble.The reason is very simple,children hate the bad measures parents take and defeat them.In this way,the children may go even further.,A:Now,I think I understand you.You want to say that parents should have patience and respect their children.All right?B:Thats really what I want to say to express myself.As known,if the children are not wrong,parents shouldnt bug them,just let them do what they want to and accept them if possible.Even if parents cant accept them,they should choose to expect them and give the children space of their own.A:I know it.But Im afraid thats not an easy thing to solve.B:Of course,the generation gap is really difficult to meet with,
