(共49张PPT)
Back to school
Unit 1
Extended reading
School life in the UK
◆内容分析
【What】
本板块的语篇是一篇刊登在校刊上的记叙文。作者回顾了自己作为交换生在英国高中一年学习生活的经历。文中提及寄宿家庭、课程设置、学校上课机制、班级规模、课堂活动、家庭作业、人际关系、餐饮休闲、课后活动等诸多话题。
这一年的国外校园生活新鲜、充实并富于挑战，作者从中受益匪浅，并深刻感受到中外教育制度的差异，其兴奋激动心情洋溢于字里行间。同时作者也表达了对英国朋友早日到中国访学的期待。
【Why】
本文通过与中国高中校园生活的对比，帮助学生了解英国高中概况，加深他们对文化异同的理解，提高对文化差的敏感度和处理文化差异的灵活性，加强文化意识，尊重文化多样性。
【How】
本文语篇类型为记叙文，通过举例、讲事实等写作手段具体描述了英国高中校园生活各方面的内容。本文的句式亮点是通过使用 but(conj.)、 however(adv.)等衔接词，有效地突出重点，体现了缜密的逻辑思维。
◆教学目标
By the end of this section, we will be able to
1. locate [l ke t](找到；探明；确定…的位置) and describe some specific [sp s f k](明确的；具体的) information related to the school life in the UK;
2. compare the similarities [s m 'l r t z] and differences between school life in the UK and in China;
3. describe their own dream school and explain reasons.
Lead-in
How much do you know about school life abroad
Schools abroad are different from schools in China in many aspects. For example the choice of subjects in schools abroad is relatively [ rel t vli] flexible [ fleks bl] , so students can explore new ideas which they are interested in more freely.
John Li, a Chinese senior high school student, has spent a year studying in the UK. Read his article in the school magazine about his school life abroad and answer the following question. P11
What aspects of school life in the UK are mentioned in this article
Subjects, homework, timetable, teachers, classmates, activities, host family, food, entertainment, class size.
School life in the UK
Last year, I had the chance to study at a British secondary school (中学) as an exchange student. I stayed with a lovely (亲切友好的；慷慨大方的；可爱的) host family and went to school with their son Daniel. We were both in year ten and we got on well.
英美“初、高中”表达法分别如下：
英国：
secondary school 中学 (包括初中和高中)
美国： high school中学
junior high school初中
senior high school高中
英美学校年级表达法有所不同，英国用year,美国用 grade。例如，
表达“十年级”：
英国常用 year ten
美国常用 tenth grade
He is learning Chinese and will come to stay with me this year in China.
The British school day begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. Students usually have to learn nine subjects at secondary school. Every student in the UK must study English, Maths and the Science subjects: Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
Students can also choose to study other subjects, such as History, Art and Business.
The classes are different from those in China. Each teacher has their own classroom and the students move around for every lesson. In most of my classes, there were only about 20 students.
△ In the beginning, however, it was still tough for me to remember everyone’s name!
△ I enjoyed most of the classes, but some of them were quite challenging. Technology classes were fun. I made a clock to take home. The teacher helped me put the parts(部件；零件) together.
put sth together
组装；组织；汇集
to put together a model plane/an essay/a meal组装飞机模型；构思文章；准备饭菜
I think we can put together a very strong case for the defence.
我想我们能够为辩方整理出十分有力的论据。
I like it so much that I still use it as my alarm! △ I found Maths quite easy and enjoyable because the material was less advanced [(课程)高级的，高等的] in the UK than in China. △However, learning in English was a great challenge for me. There were a lot of difficult English words, especially in Geography and Biology.
so … (that)… | so … as to do sth （表示程度）这么，这样，那么，那样，如此
She spoke so quietly (that) I could hardly hear her.
她说话轻得我几乎听不见。
I'm not so stupid as to believe that.
我还不至于傻得连那样的话都相信。
Would you be so kind as to lock the door when you leave
请您出来时把门锁上好吗？
“less＋原级”表示降级的比较级；
“least＋原级”表示降级的最高级。如：
Would you mind speaking less quickly
你可否讲得慢一点
This is the least useful of the four books. 这是四本书中最没用的一本。
It is said that those who eat the most are the least healthy.
据说吃得最多的人身体最差。
Children who have a positive self-image are less likely to present behaviour and discipline problems.
自我感觉良好的孩子较少出现行为和纪律上的问题。
Women who eat plenty of fresh vegetables are far less likely to suffer anxiety or depression.
吃新鲜蔬菜多的女性患焦虑症或抑郁症的几率要小很多。
Class discussion is very important in the UK, but I could not make a great contribution because sometimes I wasn’t able to express myself clearly in English. △Although there was not as much homework as I was used to, it was still challenging. Fortunately, my teachers and classmates were always helpful and gave me lots of encouragement. My language skills improved over time.
contribution[C, 常用单数形式] 贡献；促成作用
He made a very positive contribution to the success of the project.他对项目的成功贡献良多。
the car's contribution to the greenhouse effect
汽车对加剧温室效应所起的作用
常用于 make contributions/a contribution to
express yourself 表达（自己的思想感情）
Teenagers often have difficulty expressing themselves.十来岁的孩子在表达思想方面常常有困难。
Perhaps I have not expressed myself very well.
我大概未把自己的意思表达清楚。
She expresses herself most fully in her paintings.她把自己的感情在画作中表现得淋漓尽致。
They expressed themselves delighted.他们表示他们很高兴。
get/be used to to (doing) sth 习惯于；适应
I'm not used to eating so much at lunchtime.我不习惯午饭吃那么多。
I found the job tiring at first but I soon got used to it.起初我觉得这份工作很累人，但很快就习惯了。
During the hour-long lunchtime, I ate in the school dining hall. There were lots of options including bread and butter, chicken pie and puddings, but I still missed my mum’s cooking! After lunch, I often played on the school’s huge sports field with Daniel and his friends. Sometimes we just relaxed under a tree or sat on the grass.
After school, there were many clubs to join. △ The one that attracted me most was the Rugby Club. We played once a week, and it was great fun. Also, I enjoyed acting in the Theatre Club. △I still have photos of myself acting in William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Joining clubs was a great way to meet British students and make friends with them.
动名词复合结构的用法
带有逻辑主语的动名词叫做“动名词复合结构”，其形式有如下两种：
1)名词所有格/物主代词+动名词，如：
I insist on Mary's going there.
我坚持要玛丽到那儿去。
I had not heard of your being ill.
我没听说你病了。
2)名词通格/人称代词宾格+动名词，如：
Usually at the beginning of school, the noise of desks being opened and closed could be heard out in the street.
In fact, I think it's very much nicer without him, if you don't mind me saying so.
在确定逻辑主语的格的形式时须注意以下几点：
1） 动名词复合结构作主语时一般用名词所有格或物主代词。例如：
The president's attending the meeting himself gave them a great deal of encouragement．
2） 在口语和非正式语体中，只要不是作主语，动名词复合结构中的逻辑主语常采用名词通格或人称代词宾格，有时可用反身代词。例如：
The doctor does not mind me /my eating a little meat occasionally [ ke n li].
大夫并不反对我偶尔吃一点肉。
[2020年山东] As well as looking at exhibits, visitors can play with computer simulations (模拟) and imagine themselves living at a different time in history or walking through a rainforest.
rugby指橄榄球运动，在英国非常流行。球员不穿护具，比赛用球为椭圆形，状似橄榄。橄榄球运动分为两大阵营：联合会橄榄球( Rugby Union)和联盟橄榄球( Rugby League)，两者规则稍有区别，前者每队有15名球员，后者每队有13名球员。
A Midsummer Night’s Dream 《仲夏夜之梦》是英国剧作家威廉·莎士比亚创作的一部富有浪漫色彩的喜剧，讲述了一对有情人终成眷属的爱情故事。《仲夏夜之梦》被公认为莎士比亚的杰作，是莎士比亚作品中演出次数最多、最受观众喜爱的喜剧之一。
I am glad to have the opportunity to experience this different way of life. I met some great people and learnt a lot about school life in the UK. Daniel and his family were fantastic hosts, and his friends were very nice as well. △ I can’t wait for Daniel to visit China.
I, they, etc. can't wait/can hardly wait（我、他们等）迫不及待
The children can't wait for Christmas to come.
孩子们等圣诞节都等不及了。
I can hardly wait to see him again.
我迫不及待地想再次见到他。
A. What’s school life in the UK like Look at the mind map(思维导图) below and find information from the passage. Then think about what school life in China is like. P12
School life in the UK/China
School timetable: The school day begins at 9/8 a.m. and lessons last until 4/5 p.m.
Subjects: Students usually have to learn nine subjects. They must study
English, Maths and the Science subjects: Biology, Chemistry and Physics. They can also choose from History, Art, Business, etc [ et set r ].
Class size: There are only about 20/55 students in most classes.
Class discussion: It is very important. Homework: There is not as much homework in the UK as in China, but it is still challenging.
School lunch: There are a lot of options for school lunches, including bread and butter, chicken pie and puddings.
Clubs: There are many clubs to join after school.
Discussion:
In the article. there is a sentence “Each teacher has their own classroom and the students move around for every lesson.” What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of this teaching mode [m d](模式)
By doing so, students can learn a specific(特定的) subject in a fixed(固定的；不变的；不能变的) place and the learning environment can be decorated according to the teachers requirements. However, students have to move around for every lesson, which makes them have trouble in settling down to (开始认真对待；定下心来做) the study in a different learning environment every time. They may lack a sense of belonging and can’t make good friends in the classroom.
The usage of “but” and “however”
Underline the sentences with the word “but”, “however” in the article.
In the beginning, however, it was still tough for me to remember everyone’s name.
I enjoyed most of the classes, but some of them were quite challenging.
However, learning in English was a great challenge for me.
Class discussion is very important in the UK, but I could not make a great contribution…
There were lots of options including bread and butter, chicken pie and puddings, but I still missed my mum’s cooking.
We can use but (conj.) or however (adv.) to introduce something that contrasts [ k ntrɑ:st] with(截然不同;有明显差异;对比鲜明) what you have just said. We can use but or however when we are about to add something further in a discussion or to change the subject.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad. Try to make sentences with the word “but” or “however”.
In recent years, a growing number of senior high students are seeking overseas study programmes. Do you support the idea of senior high students studying abroad Suppose you got a chance to be an exchange student, what challenges would you probably face
Possible answer
Studying abroad is a good opportunity to experience different cultures, which is helpful in broadening [b'r :dn ] our horizons [h 'ra znz] (开阔眼界). It is beneficial [ ben f l] for us to foster [ f st (r)](培养) our perseverance [ p :s v r ns] (毅力) and the ability to live independently.
Also, there is no denying (the fact) that(无可否认) some foreign technologies are advanced (先进的), so we can learn more in foreign countries and develop ourselves better.
However, studying abroad also brings about (导致；引起) challenges. We may have difficulty in adapting to the new environment.
Having lived in China for many years, we may feel uncomfortable adjusting to foreign learning methods and ways of life. Besides, it will cost a lot of money for living and tuition, but not every student’s family can afford it.
B. What is your dream school like Write about it and give reasons. P12
My dream school would have very modern facilities. Students would be able to choose their subjects based on their interests. There would be more than 20 subjects to choose from and some of them would be online courses. As for textbooks,
there would be no paper textbooks at all. Instead, we would take our personal computers to school every day. That way, learning would become more efficient and enioyable.(共40张PPT)
Back to school
Unit 1
Grammar and usage
Sentence elements
and sentence structures
◆内容分析
本板块围绕单元话题，以“制订目标”创设情境，鼓励学生在语篇中观察探究英语句子成分与句子结构的基本特征，自主归纳出其核心语法规则。教学活动首先引导学生关注语篇中不同句式对语言理解、表达的准确性和得体性的影响；再通过对句子结构的正确分析理解语篇的基本意义和深层意义；随后通过单句和语篇两个层面的练习巩固所学，内化新知；最后使用正确的句子结构描述自己的新学期目标。
◆教学目标
By the end of this section, we will be able to
1. categorize [ k t g ra z] (将…分类；把…加以归类) the sentence elements and summarize [ s m ra z] (总结；概括；概述) the general rules;
2. distinguish [d st ɡw ](区分；辨别；分清) and choose the right sentence structures;
3. apply appropriate [ pr pri t] (合适的；恰当的) sentence structures in new situations.
A. Exploring the rules P6
On the first day of school, Miss Yan gave a short speech about the importance of setting goals. Pay attention to the underlined sentences and fill in the table below. The first one has been done for you.
Albert Einstein [ lb t a n sta n] said, “If you want to live a happy life, tie (连接；联合；使紧密结合) it to a goal.” (1) I agree. Goals are important in many ways. (2)Setting goals gives you a focus(重点) in life. By setting goals now, you are deciding what you want to achieve in the future.
Then you know where you are going in life and can work hard to get there. Setting goals also helps you develop good habits. To realize your goals, you need to have a good plan, manage your time well and pay attention to details. (3)These habits will be helpful. Finally, (4) setting goals makes you more confident.
When you achieve a goal, you see the result of your hard work and know how much progress you have made. A goal is a dream that needs action. As a result of your action, your dream will come true and hopefully (5) you will live a happy life.
Answer the following questions
(1)What is a goal
(2)What's the significance of setting goals
A goal is a dream that needs action.
Setting goals gives a focus in life. Setting goals helps develop good habits. Setting goals makes one more confident.
Subject Verb
I agree.
Subject Verb Predicative
Subject Verb Object
These habits
will be
helpful.
You
will live
a happy life.
Subject Verb Indirect object Direct object
Subject Verb Object Object
complement
Setting goals
gives
you
a focus in life.
Setting goals
makes
you
more confident.
Working out the rules
◆ The subject and the (1)_____ are necessary parts of a sentence.
◆A transitive verb is always followed by a(n) ( 2)________.
◆Some verbs can have two objects. The indirect object usually refers to a person and the direct object a thing.
◆ The object complement adds more information about the object.
verb
object
句子成分
句子是表达思想的基本单位，主要的句子成分( sentence elements)有主语(S)、谓语(V)、宾语(O)、补语(C)、状语(A)、表语(P)、定语(Atr)等。具体如下：
1.主语( subject)：指句子所谈论的主体。如:
The teacher gave a speech.
Beijing is the capital of China.
2.谓语(verb)：谓语又称为“谓词”，指谓语部分的主要动词，通常说明主语所做的动作或主语的特征和状态。如：
Many students join school clubs.
The weather is nice.
3.宾语( object)：通常指动作的对象。有的动后面可以接两个宾语，通常把其中表示人的宾语称为间接宾语( indirect object)，把表物的宾语称为直接宾语( ( direct object)。
如：
We should develop good study habits.
Jack offered me some helpful advice.
4.补语( ( complement)：补语分为主语补语( subject complement)和宾语补语( (object complement)，用来补充说明主语或宾语的特征或情况。如：
He is made chairman of the club.
Listening to music makes me relaxed.
5.状语( (adverbial)：修饰动词、形容词、副词或整个句子。如： Maggie plans her study carefully. Clearly, talking to him is a mistake.
6.表语( predicative) ：指连系动词后面的成分，通常说明主语的身份、特征和状态。常见的连系动词有 be, become, feel, look, seem等。如：It’s a lovely day.
I feel happy.
7.定语 ( attributive)：修饰名词或代词。如：
I went to a large library yesterday
He doesn’t have anything to do at the moment.
句子结构
常见的句子结构( sentence structures)有以下八种：
1.主谓：主语+谓语(SV)。如：
The car stopped.
2.主系表：主语+连系动词+表语(SVP),也作主(系)表(SP)。如：
Mary seemed pleased.
3.主谓宾：主语+谓语+宾语(SVO)。如：
I love ice cream.
4.主谓宾宾：主语+谓语+间接宾语+直接宾语(SVOO)。如：
Tom gave me a present.
5.主谓宾补：主语+谓语+宾语+宾语补语(SVOC)。如：
We consider the work challenging.
6.主谓状：主语+谓语+状语(SVA)。如：
They work hard.
7.主谓宾状：主语+谓语+宾语+状语(SVOA)。如：
We like the film very much.
8.存现句：引导词 there引导的句子。如：
There is a sports centre in our school.
B. Applying the rules
B1. Mark the different elements of each sentence with different symbols. Use the example below to help you.
Sentence element Symbols
Subject
Verb
Object
Predicative
Object complement
Adverbial [ ]
Attributive ( )
﹏
﹏﹏
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Example:
You will enjoy ( personal ) growth [at (high) school].
1.You will find (senior high) school different from (junior high) school
2. (Your) schoolwork will be more challenging.
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﹏
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﹏﹏
﹏﹏
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3. We will give you (more) independence.
4. You should listen [more carefully].
5. You can join a club.
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6. (Your) teachers will help you [in (many) ways].
7. You will succeed!
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B2. Below are some tips about setting goals. Match the underlined sentences with the correct structures. Write the letters in the boxes. P7
a.SV b. SVP c.SVO d. SVOO
e.SVOC f. SVA g. SVOA
Setting goals is the first step in achieving them. (1)The tips below may help you( ).
Set goals that can be achieved.
△ Don’t push(逼迫) yourself to achieve more than what is possible. Instead, you should set goals based on your abilities and skills.不要强迫自己实现超出可能的目标。相反，你应该根据你的能力和技能设定目标。
c
Break big goals down[使分解(为)；使变化(成)] into small ones. When you do so, (2)they will seem easier to reach( ). You will be proud of yourself when you realize each small goal.(3)This will also give you the encouragement to achieve your long-term goal( ).
b
d
Write your goals on paper. It is a good idea to put your goals where you can see them. (4) You can place the list on your bedside table(床头小几；床头柜)( ). Or you can stick(粘贴；粘住) it on your bedroom wall.
△ This will remind you of what you are working for and keep you focused (注意力集中的；目标明确的).
g
remind sb of sb/sth
使想起（类似的人、地方、事物等）
You remind me of your father when you say that.你说这样的话，使我想起了你的父亲。
That smell reminds me of France.
这股气味使我想起了法国。
After you set a goal, it is important to stick to[坚持(做某事，不怕困难)] it and work hard towards[ 努力达到，设法完成(目标)] it. (5) You may find achieving goals difficult ( ). But (6) you should not give up( ). Instead, stay positive and confident. (7)You will succeed in the end( ).
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a
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B3. What is your goal for the new term How are you going to achieve your goal Write about it using different sentence structures. Use the example below to help you. P7
Example:
I will try to improve my English in the new term. There are a lot of things I need to do to achieve this goal. I will read two English novels
this term. I will also try to find a language partner. Joining the English Club will be helpful to me too. All my efforts will pay off[(尤指冒险的计划或行动) 成功；奏效；达到目的]!
Option 1:
My goal for the new term is to improve my communication skills. To achieve this goal, I will be friendlier to my classmates. Joining a school club will help me make more friends. I will also read a book on how to improve communication skills. I will succeed!
Option 2:
Being a member of my new school‘s basketball team is my goal now, because basketball is my favourite sport. Besides exercising my body, I will make new acquaintances [结识(某人)] [ k’we nt ns z] through this activity. More importantly, exercising should go hand in hand with [（两件事）密切相关地，同时并进地] studying, so in the new term, I hope to have faster and better growth in both my body and my mind.
Option 3:
We live in a society of “knowledge explosion [ k spl n] ”, so it is my goal to improve my academic performance in my new school life. As the saying goes-- knowledge is power. Learning from classmates around me and consulting [k n's lt ](请教) teachers will help me acquire the knowledge I need. I believe my goal will assist me to adjust to this new life quickly.
Workbook P58
C. Match the sentences below with the correct structures. Write the letters in the brackets.
a.SV b. SVP c.SVO d. SVOO
e.SVOC f. SVA g. SVOA
1.Weather matters a great deal. ( )
2. School meals are fresh and healthy. ( )
f
b
3. Our school offers students a balanced diet. ( )
4. A balanced diet keeps the body healthy. ( )
5. Students have fresh fruit and vegetables. ( )
6. Amy likes watching English films very much. ( )
d
e
c
g
7. English learning is interesting, meaningful and practical. ( )
8. Focusing on using English makes English learning more effective. ( )
9. The speech began. ( )
10. She acquires a good knowledge of English. ( )
b
e
a
c(共38张PPT)
Back to school
Unit 1
Integrated skills
Starting a new
school club
◆内容分析
本板块围绕单元话题，以“创建校园俱乐部/社团”创设情境，展开一系列具有综合性、关联性和实践性的听、读、说、写等学习活动。教学活动首先引导学生获取建议书文体特征的知识；再组织学生就“创建校园俱乐部”这一话题展开讨论；最后完成给学校写一封建议书的任务。
◆教学目标
By the end of this section. We will be able to:
1. describe the details of starting a new school club;
2. analyse and summarize the features of a formal proposal;
3. discuss and compose [k m p z] (撰写)a formal proposal about starting a new school club.
Answer the following questions before listening.
(1) Have you ever joined a school club Was it interesting
Option 1:
Yes. I have joined the Music Club. It's fun to learn how to play a new instrument.
Option 2:
Option 3:
Yes. I have joined the Ping-pong Club. Playing ping-pong has made me relaxed and also exercised my body.
Yes, I have joined the Computer Club. △ Having a good command of the Internet has helped me have easier access to the information I need.对互联网的熟练掌握帮助我更容易地获取我需要的信息。
(2)Have you ever thought of starting a new school club What preparations will you make for it
Yes. I will make the following preparations [prep 're nz]:
Discuss what club I'd like to start.
Search for some relevant information.
Find a place for the club.
Fix the time for holding club meetings.
A. Maggie ['m g ] is talking to Mr. Zhou about starting a new school club. Listen and finish the exercises below. P8
A1. Listen to Maggie and Mr. Zhou’s conversation and put the steps it takes to start a new school club in the correct order. Write the letters in the boxes.
a. Give the signed proposal to Mr. Zhou.
b. With Mr. Zhou's help, find a place for the club and set up (安排；策划) the first meeting.
c. Write a proposal for the new club.
d. Wait for the proposal to be accepted by the principal.
e. Find at least five students to sign up for[报名(参加课程)] the first meeting.
Tapescript
Maggie: Hello, Mr. Zhou. May I talk to you It's about school clubs.
Mr. Zhou: Sure, Maggie! What is it
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Maggie: I’ve heard that students can start their own clubs. Could you tell me how to do it
Mr. Zhou: Sure! You just need to write a proposal about your plans. What type of club do you want to start It should help students learn a useful skill----you can't have a “juice-drinking club”, for example, or the principal won't agree to(应允；答应；同意) it!
Maggie: That’s fine! I want to practise short story writing, and I have noticed we don’t have a short story writing club. Would that be OK
Mr. Zhou: That sounds like a great idea. In your proposal, you’ll need to mention the name of the club, the name of the club leader, the aims of the club and the time the club will meet each week.
Then you’ll need to write about the activities you plan to organize at the club. You should also mention any materials you’ll need, and how you’re going to find new members. When your proposal is ready, you must find at least five students, including you, to sign up for the first meeting. Then give your proposal to me.
Maggie: OK, what happens after that
Mr. Zhou: I’ll look at your proposal, and if it’s good enough, I’ll give it to the principal. Once he agrees, I’ll help you find a place for the club and set up your first meeting!
Maggie: Thank you so much, Mr. Zhou! I’m going to write my proposal right away.
A2. Listen to Maggie and Mr. Zhou’s conversation again and complete the notes below. P8
Maggie’s new school club
◆ Purpose of starting a new club
To help students (1)_________________________
◆ Type of club Maggie wants to start
A (2)______________________
learn a useful skill
short story writing
◆ Information the proposal must contain
The name of the club
The name of the (3)____________
The aims of the club
The time the club will meet every week
The (4)_________ Maggie plans to organize
What materials she will need
How she is going to (5)_____________
club leader
activities
find new members
B. After her conversation with Mr. Zhou, Maggie wrote a proposal for a new school club. Read her proposal below and try to understand its structure.
Proposal for a new club
Club name:
Short Story Writing
Club leader:
Maggie Zhang
Meeting time:
Friday afternoon from 4:30 to 5:30
Club aim:
To improve short story writing skills
Club activities:
Read short stories in different styles;
Write short stories using different techniques;
Hold workshops(研讨会；讲习班) to discuss the short stories that club members read and write;
Invite professional writers to give talks on short story writing.
Materials needed:
Paper and pen for each student;
Plan for finding new members:
Make posters and put them up around the school;
Put a notice in the school newspaper and on the school website;
Put a video on the school website
Signed: Maggie Chang
Read Maggie’s proposal on page 9 and answer the following questions.
(1)What sentence pattern is used most frequently in Maggie's proposal
The imperative [ m per t v] sentence.
(2)What are the writing features of Maggie’s proposal
◆ Separate [ sep re t] different types of information to make the proposal easy to read.
◆ Use formal language.
◆Provide important and detailed information about the suggestion or plan.
Answer the following questions.
(1) What type of club do you want to start What are the aims of the club
I’d like to start a film club. The aims of the club are to watch films of different types, to learn about film-making, such as acting in a film and directing a film, and to discuss current [ k r nt](当前的；现在的) popular films.
(2)What are the activities you plan to do at the club
I plan to watch clips(电影片段) from films of different types each week. The club will discuss the director’s style, the acting and anything else that is special in the film. Finally, members will give presentations(介绍；陈述；报告；说明) on the latest film they have seen.
(3)What materials will you need
(4)What are the ways to find new members
I will need a computer and projector [pr d ekt (r)](放映机；投影仪).
I will put up posters around the school, and put a notice on the school website.
C. In pairs, talk about starting a new school club. Use the following ideas and expressions to help you. P10
The type of club you want to start
The aims of the club
The activities you plan to do at the club
The materials you will need
The ways to find new members
Expressions:
Talking about plans
We’d like to start a…club in order to…/so that…
We plan/intend to...by…
Our plan for a...club calls for(需要)…
Our club aims to/is intended to…
Sample
A: I intend to start a film club so that students can learn more about films and film-making.
B: Great idea! What's the plan for each meeting
A: We plan to watch films of different types at each meeting. Then we can talk about the acting, the directors’ styles or anything special in the films.
B: Club members can also give presentations on the latest films they’ve seen. Best of all, we can also invite directors and actors to give talks about films and film-making.
A: Sounds great! What materials do you think we’ll need
B: We’ll need a computer and projector. We should record the presentations too.
A: Sure. How can we find new members
B: Let's make posters and put them up around our school.
A: Perfect! I also plan to attract more students by putting a notice on our school website.
B: We’ll meet for an hour each week. What about Thursday afteroons, from 4:00 to 5:00.
A: Sounds great! Let’s finish our proposal!
D. Write your proposal for a new school club. Use your ideas from part C and the information in parts A and B to help you. P10
Planning your writing
Learning about the text type
A proposal is a formal suggestion or plan. Its purpose is to get the reader to agree to your suggestion or plan.
Learning about the structure
It is important to separate different types of information to make your proposal easy to read. Refer to page 9 to see how you should structure(使形成体系；系统安排；精心组织) your proposal.
Learning about the language
The target reader of your proposal is your school principal.
Use formal language and provide important and brief information about your suggestion or plan.
Checking your writing
It is important to check your writing after you finish. You should especially check if there are any mistakes in terms of(谈及；就…而言；在…方面):
Punctuation [ p kt u e n] (标点符号)
Spelling
Grammar
Choice of words
Style(formal/informal)
Structure
It is a good idea to work in pairs to read and edit [ ed t] [ 编辑，编纂，校订(文章、书籍等)] each others writing. You should give different types of comments, including praise, suggestions and corrections.
Self-review
What mistakes do you find in your writing
How can you correct them
Peer[身份(或地位)相同的人；同龄人；同辈 ] review
What comments does your partner give on your writing
How can you improve your writing
Possible answer
Proposal for a new club
Club name: Film Club
Club leader: Matthew ['m θju:] Wu
Meeting time: Thursday afternoon from 4: 00 to 5: 00
Club aim:
To learn about films and film-making
Club activities:
Watch films of different types;
Talk about different films, including directors’ styles, the acting and anything special in the films;
Give presentations on the films students have seen;
Invite directors and actors to give talks about films and film-making.
Materials needed: A computer and projector
Plan for finding new members:
Make posters and put them up around the school;
Put a notice on the school website Signed: Matthew Wu(共44张PPT)
Back to school
Unit 1
Project
Making a booklet
about your school
◆内容分析
本板块要求学生围绕“校园生活”这一主题制作一本小册子，介绍自己所在高中多彩校园生活的某一方面内容，目的是让学生使用本单元所学语言知识和文化知识，讨论校园生活所涉及的方方面面。任务活动首先要求学生以小组为单位，选择感兴趣的某一个话题进行深入探讨，然后要求学生在探讨过程中采用不同的研究策略，如通过采访老师或者访问校园网等方式获取更全面详尽的信息，并结合研究内容，有针对性地设计采访问题并进行提问。
在制作小册子的过程中，学生要对所获信息和素材进行合理的梳理与整合，并参照范例完成本小组的话题页面，最后展示成果，用英语对其进行介绍。各组的展示须以组间互评的方式在全班范围内进行简要评价。最终教师可以将各小组的内容页面合并，形成本以“校园生活”为主题的完整小册子。
◆教学目标
By the end of this section, we will be able to:
1.make a booklet about school life through cooperation [k p re n] and exploration [ ekspl re n];
2. present the outcome of group work;
3. evaluate and comment on each other's work.
A. As a class, discuss different aspects about our school. You can use the ideas below or think of other ideas. Then in groups, pick one aspect to research. P13
lessons teachers
school history school events
clubs teaching buildings labs library computer room…
B. As a group, research our chosen aspect. Use the ideas below to help you.
Where can you find the information you need
You can visit the school website or interview your teachers to find out more about your school.
What kind of questions should you ask when interviewing a teacher
It is a good idea to start with general questions and then move on to specific ones, e.g.
Can you tell me something about the history of our school (general)
When was the main teaching building built (specific)
What else do you need for your booklet
Besides words, you also need pictures for your booklet. You can take photos or download pictures from your school website. Make sure all words and pictures are laid out(布置；策划；安排；设计) neatly and beautifully.
lay sth out
A. 铺开；摆开；展开
He laid the map out on the table.
他把地图在桌子上展开。
[~+ 形容词]
Lay the material out flat.把布料摊开放平。
B. [常用被动态] 布置；策划；安排；设计
The gardens were laid out with lawns and flower beds.
花园里布置了草坪和花坛。
a well laid out magazine
设计精美的杂志
C. 清晰谨慎地提出，策划（计划、论点等）,=set out
All the terms and conditions are laid out in the contract. 所有的条款与条件在合同中均已清楚地列明。
D. (informal) 花钱,=fork out
I had to lay out a fortune on a new car.
我只好花一大笔钱买了辆新车。
C. As a group, put together your information to make your part of the booklet. Use the example below to help you. Present your part to the rest of the class. Then as a class, put all the parts together to make the booklet.
Chinese Calligraphy
△ Chinese Calligraphy is one of the many optional courses(选修课) offered to students who are interested in traditional art. This course has been very popular since it started two years ago.
Every Friday afternoon, about forty students meet in the Art Room and enjoy this traditional art form.
From 13:00 to 14:00 students learn about the basics(基础；基本内容；基本原则) of Chinese calligraphy from their teacher. From 14:00 to 15:00, they practise writing calligraphy.
At the end of each term, students put on (举办；上演；展出) a calligraphy show attracting more students to Chinese calligraphy.
Answer the following questions according to the sample [ sɑ mpl] [(作为标准或代表的)样品，货样]booklet.
(1)Which aspect of school life does this sample cover
An optional course called Chinese Calligraphy.
(2)What information does this sample contain [k n te n](包含；含有；容纳)
The time, place, content [ k ntent] and activities of the optional course.
(3)In your opinion, what are the samples highlights(突出；强调) What can you learn from the sample Is there still room for improvement
It's very logical [ l d kl] [(论证或推理方法)符合逻辑的]. Details are included so it is easy for readers to understand the features of the optional course.
The plain(清楚的；明显的；浅白的; 不尚修饰的；朴素的；简单的) language style sets a good example to us. The booklet will be more convincing [k n v ns ] (令人信服的；有说服力的) and vivid [(记忆、描述等) 清晰的；生动的；逼真的] if more pictures of their classroom, or their works are added.
(4)What makes a good booklet
A good booklet has a concise [k n sa s] (简明的；简练的；简洁的) and informative [ n f m t v] (提供有用信息的；给予知识的) text, a well-organized(有序的; 很有条理的) design, and a neat layout(布局；布置；设计；安排) with eye-catching (抢眼的；引人注目的) and colourful pictures.
Discuss what topics we want to include in the booklet about the school life. Use the following questions to help make decisions.
(1) What topic do you choose to include in your booklet
(2)Why do you choose this topic
(3)How will you research your chosen topic
(4)How will you organize your ideas based on your topic
(5)What pictures will you include in your booklet
Put together all the information and add related photos or illustrations [ l stre n] [(书、杂志等中的)图表，插图]if necessary to finish the draft(草稿；草案；草图) of the booklet.
Then we should proofread [ pru:fri:d] (校阅；校对；勘校) the draft to make sure there are no mistakes. When the booklet is finished, each group member should go through it carefully and give suggestions on how to improve it.
Present the booklet's page to the whole class by talking about their chosen topic. At the end of each presentation, other groups should ask questions about it or put forward suggestions.
Evaluate [ v ljue t](评价) the work of this project. Have the whole class vote on which booklet page is the best.
Polish the booklet’s page and put all the pages together to make a complete booklet.
Workbook P60
B. Reading, viewing and writing
B1. Greenland High School will go through redevelopment(改造；重新建设) this summer. Read the principal’s announcement and answer the questions below.
Redevelopment announcement
Dear Students,
We have recently finished planning the redevelopment of our school. It is our sincere hope that our students can be educated in a better environment with excellent facilities. To this end, we have decided to:
turn Canteen B into an IT Centre to offer students and teachers modern learning and teaching facilities, and then connect it with the Library;
redevelop part of the existing [(尤指与未来相对的)现存的，现行的，目前的] Sports Centre to create a multi-use (多用途) game(运动) area---- a dedicated [ ded ke t d](专用的；专门用途的) and secure [s kj (r)](安全的) space for students to play and have fun;
plant more trees inside the school to reduce traffic noise and give students a greener study environment.
For more details, please refer to (查阅；参考；征询) the following school maps.
Redevelopment will start this summer. We will try our best to make sure that most of the work is done outside[在(某段时间)以外] of term so as to minimize [ m n ma z] the effect on school life. We will keep you informed(随时通知)as the project progresses(进步；改进；进展).
Please feel free to write to me if you have any suggestions on our redevelopment plan.
Yours faithfully, [(主英)(给不知姓名者的正式信件的结尾客套语)]
William Robinson
Principal
1. What does the underlined word “minimize” in the last paragraph mean
“Minimize” means to reduce something, especially something bad, to the lowest possible level.使减少到最低限度
反义词：maximize[ m ks ma z]
2. After having lunch at Canteen A, a student needs to go to the Library and then to the Science Labs. Look at “School map(before)” and describe the quickest way.
To go to the Library, go down the road and walk past Teaching Buildings B and C. Then turn left and you will come across(发现) the Library.
After you come out of the Library, you should go southwards down the road and soon you will come to the Science Labs on your left. You can't miss them.
B2. What do you think of Greenland High School’s redevelopment plan Write an email to the principal about your ideas on the redevelopment plan and other changes that can be made.
Dear Principal,
I am writing to suggest some improvements to our school.
First, Canteen A is a bit small at the moment, and Canteen B is very old. We should combine the Theatre and Canteen A into one building. That way, there will be enough space for all the students to have lunch in Canteen A. Canteen B
can then be turned into an activity centre where the students can do different after-class activities.
Second, during rainy days, the students often get their textbooks wet between buildings. I think we should add corridors [ k r d :(r) ](走廊，过道，通道) between the buildings.
Third, the playground is too small and not looking very nice right now.
Since many of the students like playing basketball, I think we should change it into an outdoor basketball court.
Finally, the school is looking very grey(单调乏味的；忧郁的；沉闷的) at the moment. I think that we should build a greenhouse(温室；暖房) in the area between Teaching Building A and Offices to create a greener environment for the students.
Thank you for considering my suggestions. I look forward to a better study environment.
Yours sincerely,
Charles Best
Assessment
A. In pairs, rank your performance level in the following areas from 1 to 5. Write down your own assessment in the column “Me” and ask your partner to write down his/her assessment of your performance in the column “Partner”. P14
5= Excellent
4= Good
3=Satisfactory[ s t s f kt ri]
令人满意的；够好的；可以的
2= Fair (水平、质量)一般的，尚可的，不错的
1 = Improvement required
How well can you Me Partner
understand the principal’s speech and find topic sentences
write a proposal for your new school club
understand what school life in the UK is
How well can you Me Partner
make a booklet about your school
use the new vocabulary from this unit and form adjectives with suffixes
identify and use different sentence elements and sentence structures
Assess your learning of vocabulary and grammar by doing language practice on pages 57-58.
B. If improvement is required for some of the areas above, make an action plan.
Further study
UNESCO believes education is important for everyone. Visit the education page on UNESCO's official website and learn about the theme “Education”. The film Front of the Class tells the true story of a man with disability who fights to realize his dream of becoming a teacher.
Watch the film to enjoy this heart-warming(使人幸福愉快的) story.(共112张PPT)
Back to school
Unit 1
Reading
◆内容分析
【What】本板块话题为“发挥自我潜能”，语篇是一位校长在开学第一天对高新生的演讲，旨在鼓励学生在新的环境中以积极的心态迎接挑战、发挥潜能。本文解释了高中阶段是学生发挥潜能的绝佳时机原因，描述了个人潜能的本质与意义，介绍了充分发挥个人潜能的方法，同时点明了发挥自我潜能、实现自我价值在青少年成长过程中的重要作用。
【Why】本文以校长的视角给高一新生提供具体的入学建议，激励新生以高中为起点，树立远大理想，不断发挥潜能，让自己的高中时光充实而美好，为终身发展奠定良好的基础。
【How】本文的语篇类型为演讲，此类型文本的特点是短小精悍，言简意赅，句式丰富多样，如此可以达到展现语言魅力、激励听众、实现演讲意图的目的。
本文的句式结构特点首先是在演讲中多次使用平行结构，不但增加了节奏感和韵律感，营造出跌宕起伏的效果，还大大增强了感染力，调动了听众的情绪；其次，第一段介绍演讲主题时借助重复的修辞手法，起到了激发听众兴趣、渲染演讲话题、烘托演讲气氛的作用。
◆教学目标
By the end of this section, we will be able to
1. summarize[ s m ra z](总结；概括；概述) the outline and the theme of the speech by skimming (浏览；略读) for topic sentences and scanning for details;
2. evaluate [ v ljue t]( 估计；评价；评估) the importance of realizing one’s potential and design personal action plans for realizing one’s potential;
3. apply parallel [ p r lel] structures(平行结构) by completing an inspiring(鼓舞人心的；激励的；启发灵感的)speech.
Senior high school brings a lot of new experiences to everyone. The speech below was given to new senior high school students by their principal, Mr. Xu, on the first day of term. Before you read the speech transcript, think about the following questions. P2
Lead-in
What is the most impressive(令人赞叹的；令人敬佩的) English speech you can remember Why does it impress you so much Have you ever given an English speech in public before If so, what was your speech about and how did it go [(事情)进展，进行] If not, why haven’t you
The most impressive English speech I have ever listened to is the one given by Steve Jobs at Stanford ['st nf d] University. His speech was structured simply and the way he gave the speech was emotional because his stories are inspiring. That's why I find it most impressive and still inspiring even after his death.
I gave an English speech about my hometown Nanjing, when I travelled abroad. At first I could hardly face that many people in front of me. But I was more proud than nervous to introduce my city to all those foreigners. The more I talked, the more I felt that they were all interested in my city.
They finally thanked me and wanted to visit Nanjing later. We had a great time. I never spoke in public before because I couldn’t think of anything funny to hold the audience’s attention for a long time. I was also afraid that I would be too nervous to say anything.
◆How do you think senior high school will be different from junior high school
At senior high school, lessons will be more demanding [要求高的；需要高技能(或耐性等)的；费力的] with more knowledge to learn, more examinations to take and more homework to do.
This will require me to focus more on my studies and make a continuous [k n t nju s](不断的；持续的；连续的) effort. This is good, though, because perseverance [ p :s v r ns] (毅力；韧性；不屈不挠的精神) and diligence [ d l d ns] ( 勤勉；勤奋；用功) are good qualities that I need to develop, and I would love to challenge myself.
I think senior high school will be an important period of my life and will help shape my future.
◆ What do you think the principal [ pr ns pl] (= head teacher) will talk about in his speech
When I read the title “Realizing your potential” and look at the pictures, I believe that the principal will talk about how to be a successful senior high student. He will welcome the new senior high students and encourage them to work hard to become better students.
He might also talk about what they can expect to experience at senior high school.
Realizing your potential
Hello, everyone! Welcome to senior high school! △Today is the start of a new term, the start of a three-year journey and the start of a promising [ pr m s ](有希望的；有前途的；有出息的) future.
今天是新学期的开始，是一段三年旅程的开端，更是一个锦绣前程的起点。
△ I can't wait to describe to you what senior high school life is like.
I, they, etc. can't wait/can hardly wait…（我、他们等）迫不及待…
The children can't wait for Christmas to come.
孩子们等圣诞节都等不及了。
I can hardly wait to see him again.
我迫不及待地想再次见到他。
Jamie could hardly wait to get started.
杰米迫不及待地想开始。
The path before you leads to a world full of challenges: a new environment, new knowledge and new ways of thinking. However, for those of you with a positive mind, opportunity lies in each challenge.
不过，对你们当中心态积极的人来说，每一个挑战中都蕴藏着机遇。
lie in sth: (思想、特征、问题等) to exist or be found 存在；在于
The problem lies in how to find the right people to do the job.
问题在于怎样找到合适的人来做这个工作。
The problem lay in the large amounts spent on defence.
问题在于防务方面耗资巨大。
When you rise to the challenges, you will have the opportunity to acquire great knowledge and enjoy personal growth. △ Most importantly, your time and effort at senior high school will open the door to your potential.
最重要的是，你在高中阶段度过的时光、付出的努力将会为你叩开潜能的大门。
rise to sth
A. 能够处理，有能力处理（突发情况、问题等）
Luckily, my mother rose to the occasion .
幸好，我母亲挺身而出作了处置。
He was determined to rise to the challenge .他决心克服困难迎接挑战。
B. 上当；上钩；进圈套
I refuse to rise to that sort of comment.
我拒绝对那样的评论作出反应。
(open) the door to sth（为…提供）达到目的的手段；（为…创造）机会
The agreement will open the door to increased international trade.此协议将会提供增加国际贸易的机会。
Our courses are the door to success in English.我们的课程是通向掌握英语的成功之路。
“What is potential ” you may ask. △ Put simply, potential is your natural ability that can be developed when you try hard enough.
简而言之，潜能是你与生俱来的能力，当你足够努力时，潜能就能得到开发。
put+ 副词或介词短语: 说；表达
She put it very tactfully ['t ktf l ].
她的话说得很巧妙。
Put simply , we accept their offer or go bankrupt [ b kr pt].
简单地说吧，我们要么接受他们的条件，要么破产。
I was, to put it mildly , annoyed (= I was extremely angry) .
说得温和点儿，我相当恼火。
To put it simply, the meeting is a waste of time.
简而言之，这次会议就是浪费时间。
He was too trusting─or, to put it another way , he had no head for business.他太轻信人了——或者换个说法，他没有商业头脑。
The meat was─ how shall I put it ─a little overdone.这肉嘛，怎么说呢，做得稍微老了点儿。
As T.S. Eliot puts it…
正如T.S.艾略特所说…
She had never tried to put this feeling into words .
她从未试图把这种感情说出来。
Can you help me put this letter into good English, please
请问你能帮我用通顺的英语来表达这信的内容吗？
put it to sb that…
与…挑明；对…提出
I put it to you that you are the only person who had a motive for the crime.
我跟你说白了，你是唯一有作案动机的人。
△Who knows what beautiful works of art you will create, what medical advances you will make or what amazing technologies you will develop! △The possibilities are endless, and I have confidence in your ability to make a difference to your family, to your community and to our country. 我相信你们有能力改变你们的家庭，改变你们的社区、改变我们的国家。
confidence (in sb/sth)信心；信任；信赖
The players all have confidence in their manager.队员都信赖他们的教练。
A fall in unemployment will help to restore consumer confidence.失业人数的下降会有助于恢复消费者的信心。
a lack of confidence in the government
对政府缺乏信任
She has every confidence in her students' abilities.
她完全相信她学生的能力。
make a, no, some, etc. difference (to/in sb/sth)有（或没有、有些等）作用，关系，影响
The rain didn't make much difference to the game.这场雨对比赛没多大影响。
Your age shouldn't make any difference to whether you get the job or not.你能否得到这工作应该与你的年龄无关。
Changing schools made a big difference to my life.
转学对我的一生有着重大影响。
What difference will it make if he knows or not
他知不知道有什么关系吗？
I don't think it makes a lot of difference what colour it is.
我认为颜色无关紧要。
‘Shall we go on Friday or Saturday ’ ‘It makes no difference (to me). ’
“我们星期五还是星期六去？”
“我无所谓。”
Over the next three years, you will discover your potential while you develop as a student and as a person.在今后的三年里，你们作为学生和个体成长的同时，将会发现自己的潜能。
over: during在…期间
We'll discuss it over lunch.
我们吃午饭时商量此事吧。
Over the next few days they got to know the town well.在以后几天中，他们逐渐熟悉了这个小镇。
She has not changed much over the years.这些年来她没有多大变化。
He built up the business over a period of ten years.他用了十年时间把这个企业创建起来。
We're away over (= until after) the New Year.
新年期间我们不在家。
To fully realize your potential, it is important for you to make the most of our school resources. Take advantage of your classes, learn from your teachers and classmates, and make use of our school facilities.
There are also a lot of school activities for you. Join a club or two, and take an active part in different sports.
make the most of sth/sb/yourself
充分利用；尽情享受
It's my first trip abroad so I'm going to make the most of it.这是我第一次出国，我要充分利用这个机会。
She doesn't know how to make the most of herself.
她不知道如何充分表现自己。
take advantage of sth/sb
A. to make use of sth well; to make use of an opportunity 利用；利用（机会）
She took advantage of the children's absence to tidy their rooms.
她趁孩子们不在时收拾了他们的房间。
We took full advantage of the hotel facilities.我们充分享用了旅馆设施。
B. 欺骗；占…的便宜,=exploit
He took advantage of my generosity .
他利用我的慷慨占了便宜。
make use of sth/sb
使用；利用（以谋私利等）
We could make better use of our resources.
我们可以更有效地利用我们的资源。
take part (in sth):to be involved in sth 参与某事,=participate
How many countries took part in the last Olympic Games
有多少国家参加了上届奥运会？
△ Of equal importance are good study habits, useful skills and a positive attitude.
本句为倒装句，主语为 good study habits, useful skills and a positive attitude，因主语较长，使用倒装结构可以使句子更为平衡。
有时为平衡句子结构或突出、强调，将作表语的介词短语、形容词、副词或分词提到句首，构成“表语＋系动词＋主语”的完全倒装结构。
Present at the party were Mr.Green and many other guests.
出席晚会的有格林先生，还有许多别的宾客。
In the classroom are forty Chinese students, twenty American students and two teachers.
教室里有四十名中国学生、二十名美国学生和两位老师。
In front of the teaching building stand two huge trees, which add to the beauty of our schoolyard.在我们的教学楼的前面矗立着两棵大树，它们使得我们的校园更加美丽。
Injured in the accident were two students, who were on their way to school when the accident happened.
在事故中受伤的是两位学生，当事故发生时他们正在去上学的路上。
Around me in picture are the things that were very important in my life at that time: car magazines and musical instruments.
be of +名词 (value, importance, use, help, significance, interest, benefit)，用来说明句子主语所具有的作用、重要性或意义。 抽象名词前常加上great, little, some, any, no, not much等形容词，用以说明程度。如:
They are of great help to learners of English.他们对英语学习者有很大帮助。
The book will be of great value to students of history.
这本书对学历史的学生将很有用。
Carefully plan your study, set clear goals and balance your schoolwork with other activities. As a senior high school student, you must make efforts to improve your communication and problem-solving skills. Last but not least, always look on the bright side and never lose hope, even in difficult situations.
balance A with/and B: to give equal importance to two contrasting things or parts of sth 同等重视（相对的两个事物或方面）
She tries to balance home life and career.她力图兼顾家庭生活和事业。
last but not least（提及最后的人或事物时说）最后但同样重要的
Last but not least, I'd like to thank all the catering staff.最后但同样重要的是，我要感谢所有的餐饮工作人员。
look on the bright side:to be cheerful or positive about a bad situation, for example by thinking only of the advantages and not the disadvantages （对坏情况）持乐观态度，看到光明的一面
△ In time you will find yourself growing into a well-rounded individual.
in time经过一段时间之后；迟早；最后；终于,=eventually
They learned to accept their stepmother in time. 过了一段时间之后他们学会了接受他们的继母。
I suddenly found myself running down the street.
我不知不觉突然在街上跑了起来。
△ As Lao-Tzu ['lau'dzu] wisely said, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” You need to make a continuous effort to train your mind and develop your character. Senior high school will help you learn and grow, yet you alone are responsible for realizing your great potential. Be confident, do your best and make us proud.
你们需要坚持不懈，努力去训练自己的头脑，培养自身的性格。高中阶段会帮助你们学习、成长，但是只有你们自己，才能肩负起发挥自身巨大潜能的责任。满怀信心、竭尽全力，让我们为你们感到骄傲吧！
alone（用于名词或代词后）唯一，只有
You can't blame anyone else; you alone made the decision.
你不能责怪任何人，是你一人作的决定。
You alone should determine what is right for you.
只有你自己才能决定什么适合你。
A. Understanding the text
A1. Read the speech transcript and find the topic sentence for each paragraph.
Tip: Finding topic sentences
A topic sentence tells the reader the main idea of a paragraph. It is usually at the beginning of a paragraph, but it may also be in the middle or at the end of a paragraph.
Para. 1: Welcome to senior high school!
Para. 2:
Para. 3:
I can't wait to describe to you what senior high school life is like.
Put simply, potential is your natural ability that can be developed when you try hard enough.
Para. 4:
Para. 5:
To fully realize your potential, it is important for you to make the most of our school resources.
Of equal importance are good study habits, useful skills and a positive attitude.
Para. 6:
A2. Read the speech transcript again carefully and answer the following questions. P4
You alone are responsible for realizing your great potential.
1. What challenges will students face at senior high school
2. What does the principal have confidence in
A new environment, new knowledge and new ways of thinking.
He has confidence in students’ ability to make a difference to their family, to their community and to our country.
3. What school resources are mentioned in the speech
4. What positive attitude should students develop
Classes, teachers and classmates, school facilities and activities.
Always look on the bright side and never lose hope, even in difficult situations.
Outline Opening Today is the start of a new term, of a three-year journey and of a (1) _______________. body Importance of senior high school Lead to a world full of (2)___________.
Open the door to your (3)__________.
Definition of potential Potential is your (4) _____________ that can be developed when you try hard enough.
promising future
challenges
potential
natural ability
Outline body Ways to realize potential Make the most of (5)_________________.
good study habits, useful skills and (6) ____________________.
Conclusion You need to make a continuous effort to train your mind and (7) ________________________. You alone are (8)____________ for realizing your great potential a positive attitude
school resources
develop your character
responsible
◆ What is the purpose of the principal's speech
The principal means to welcome the students to a new stage of life and prepare them for developing their potential to the full (达到最大程度；充分) at senior high school.
◆ Do you think the title of this speech is good If so, why If not, can you think of a better one
In my opinion, the title is perfect. It is brief, eye-catching(抢眼的；引人注目的) and comes straight to the point(开宗明义,开门见山), which makes it easy to remember.
making
◆ How do you find this speech and why
This speech is very helpful and motivating [ m utiveit ]. It clearly answers my questions as a new senior high school student: how I should spend the next three years and realize my potential.
Also, the speech connects to its title in a clear way. I think that I will try to do what the principal encourages us to.
◆ What is the relationship between realizing one’s potential at senior high school and achieving one’s life goal
I firmly believe that the skills and abilities one acquires at senior high school will determine one’s success in the future. As a successful journalist, for example, one needs to be able to absorb[ b s :b](理解；掌握), analyse [ n la z](分析) and evaluate [ v ljue t](估计；评价；评估)
information promptly(迅速地；立即及时地；准时地) and accurately [' kj r tl ] .
△Developing skills of interpersonal (人际关系的；人际的) communication together with critical thinking at senior high school will play a critical role in achieving one's life goal.
A3. In pairs, discuss the following questions. P4
1. How does the principal try to keep his audience interested What rhetorical [r t r kl] devices(修辞手法) does he use Find examples from the speech.
To keep his audience Interested, the principal asks the question “What is potential ” and then answers it himself. He also uses rhetorical devices like repetition [ rep t n] (重复) and parallelism [ p r lel z m](平行结构). For example, “Today is the start of a new term, the start of a three-year journey and the start of a promising future.”
“Who knows what beautiful works of art you will create,what medical advances you will make or what amazing technologies you will develop!” The principal also uses a quotation [kw te n](引语；引文；语录) from Lao-Tzu, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”.
Plan for realizing my potential The meaning of “potential”
The example(s) of “potential”
The significance of “potential”
(1)Potential is someone's natural ability that can be developed when he or she tries hard enough.
(2)beautiful works of art one will create/medical advances one will make/amazing technologies one will develop
(3) It helps make a difference to one's family, community and country
Plan for realizing my potential To know myself my strengths
my weakness
my potential
(4) being optimistic and willing to try new things
(5) lacking organization(条理) and patience
(6)to study in a more independent way
Plan for realizing my potential To realize my potential
Step 1: (7)to make the most of school resources
Step 2: (8) to have good study habits, useful skills and a positive attitude
Step 3: (9)to look on the bright side
2. How are you going to realize your potential
It is very important to realize my potential in all areas of my life, not only in my studies. I should make good use of the school resources such as paying attention in classes and learning from my teachers and classmates.
My school offers many after-school activities and facilities outside of the classroom to help me realize my potential in other areas. Joining a club or doing some sports could help me become a good team player.
Tip: Understanding a speech
A speech is a formal talk that a person gives to an audience. A good speech keeps the audience interested all the time. To achieve this, the speaker may tell interesting stories or ask questions. A good speech also uses quotations and such rhetorical devices as metaphor [ met f (r)](暗喻；隐喻), repetition and parallelism.
B. Building your language
B1. Maggie, a new student, wrote about her first day at senior high plete the passage with the correct forms of the words and phrases in the box below. P5 challenge confidence acquire
rise to effort responsible
balance take advantage of
I’ve just finished my first day of senior high school and I really enjoyed it. △ I’ve been told that schoolwork will present more of a(n) (1)_________ in the years ahead, and that the teachers will hold us to higher standards. This means I’ll have to put a lot of (2)______ into my studies.
challenge
effort
I’ll also need to be very careful about (3)__________ my schoolwork and hobbies. This is all quite new and different from my life at junior high school, but I’m sure I’ll (4)_______ all these challenges. In fact, I’m looking forward to being more independent and (5)___________ for my own learning.
balancing
rise to
responsible
There is so much knowledge I need to (6)________, so I’ll work harder than ever. I also plan to (7)_________________ every opportunity to improve my communication skills. I’ll make more friends by joining some clubs. I have (8)___________ in my ability to do well at senior high school!
acquire
take advantage of
confidence
B2. The speech uses some adjectives [ d kt v]. Note the following suffixes[ s f ksiz](后缀) and think of more adjectives formed with them. Then fill in the table below with as many words as you can. P5
Tip: Forming adjectives with suffixes
We can form adjectives by adding suffixes to nouns or verbs . Sometimes we need to leave out(不包括；不提及) or change the final letter(s) of a word before adding a suffix, e.g.
centre-central
decide-decisive
Parts of speech suffixes words
Nouns -ful useful, beautiful, helpful, careful, meaningful, successful, colourful, wonderful, skilful, powerful
-less endless, priceless, careless, useless, meaningless, jobless, homeless, fearless, harmless
Parts of speech suffixes words
Nouns -al natural, personal, cultural, national, governmental, educational, critical
Verbs -tive active, attractive, protective, impressive, creative
-ous continuous, various
B3. The speech uses a number of parallel [ p r lel] structures(平行结构). Find them in the speech and use a similar structure to encourage someone who is unhappy. P5
1)What are parallel structures
Parallel structures use the same pattern of words or sentences. A parallel structure is the repetition of a chosen grammatical form within a sentence . They can add balance to sentences and make the language more powerful and effective.
2) Can you find the parallel structures used in the speech
◆ Today is the start of a new term, the start of a three-year journey and the start of a promising future.
◆ The path before you leads to a world full of challenges: a new environment, new knowledge and new ways of thinking.
◆ Who knows what beautiful works of art you will create, what medical advances you will make or what amazing technologies you will develop!
◆ The possibilities are endless, and I have confidence in your ability to make a difference to your family, to your community and to our country.
◆ Take advantage of your classes, learn from your teachers and classmates, and make use of our school facilities.
◆ Of equal importance are good study habits, useful skills and a positive attitude.
◆Carefully plan your study, set clear goals and balance your schoolwork with other activities.
◆Be confident, do your best and make us proud.
3) What are the functions of parallel structures used in a speech
Parallel structures have a significant[s ɡ n f k nt] effect in a speech. △By repeating the same structure, the speech sounds more convincing [k n v ns ] and persuasive [p swe s v], leaving the audience with the impression that the words they are listening to is the most important.
4) Can you use parallel structures to encourage someone who is unhappy
Shake off(去除；摆脱) your unhappiness, get out of your chair and do something that makes you happy.
5) Use parallel structures in the following speech.
Twenty years after your senior high school graduation, you are invited by the principal to give a short speech to the school on the first day of the new term. The topic remains the same: “Realizing your potential”. Use parallel structures to complete the speech and deliver (发表；宣布；发布) it to the whole class.
realize your potential
you used to be dependent prepare turn over
immature [ m tj (r)] [(行为)不成熟的，不够老练的，幼稚的]
Good morning, my fellow students! Welcome to senior high school! Welcome to my senior high school! Twenty years ago, I was sitting where you are now.
The principal told us on my first day of senior high school: “Today is the start of a new term, the start of a three-year journey and the start of a promising future.” I want to tell you that today is the end of being (1)_________, the end of being (2)___________ on your parents and the end of being who ______________ .It is the starting point(起点)of growth.
immature
dependent
you used to be
Senior high school is of chief(最重要的；首要的；主要的) importance. It is a time to (4)_________ a new leaf. It is a time to (5)_________ for your future. It is a time to (6) __________________. Your potential is the natural ability you are born with.
turn over
prepare
realize your potential
turn over a new leaf
重新开始；洗心革面；改过自新
He realized he was in the wrong and promised to turn over a new leaf.
他认识到自己错了，答应改过自新。
With time and effort, you will see how it adds colour(趣味；乐趣) to your life, how it shapes(决定…的形成；影响…的发展) your understanding and how it defines (阐明；明确；界定) your eternal [ t nl](永恒的) happiness.
Remember to trust yourself, to explore yourself, and believe me, you will surprise yourself.
Appreciating language
P62
When we are no longer young, we look back on[回首(往事)；回忆；回顾] what we could have done better, and we think about the things we did not do. Read aloud the passage below about an old man’s advice.
If I Were a Boy Again
If I were a boy again, I would try hard to know about and then deal honestly with myself, to study up my own weaknesses and strengths, and I would begin early enough, before faults (弱点；缺点) had time to become habits.
假如我又回到了童年，我要努力了解自己，诚实地对待自己，研究自己的弱点和长处。我要及早开始，赶在缺点变成习惯之前
If I were a boy again, I would practise perseverance [ p :s v r ns] (毅力；韧性；不屈不挠的精神), and never give up because it was hard to do something. If we want light, we must conquer [ k k (r)] darkness.假如我又回到了童年，我会坚持不懈，决不因为事情很难做而放弃。如果我们想要光明，就必须征服黑暗。
△ There is nothing more valuable than (a) determination to persevere when the right thing needs to be done. It can sometimes equal genius [ d i ni s] in its results.
当需要做正确的事情时，没有什么比坚持不懈的决心更有价值了。它在效果上有时能与天才相媲美。
If I were a boy again, I would build a habit of attention, and I would let nothing come between(损害…之间的关系；离间)me and the subject at hand: an ice skater never tries to skate in two directions at once.假如我又回到了童年，我就要养成专心致志的习惯，决不让任何东西让我分心。像滑冰的人从不会试图同时滑向两个不同的方向。
△ One of our great mistakes, while we are young, is that we do not focus strictly(完全地) on what we are doing at that particular moment. It is easy to learn how to pay attention, if we begin early enough.在我们年轻的时候，我们最大的错误之一就是我们没有严格关注我们在那个特定时刻正在做的事情。如果我们开始得足够早，学会如何集中注意力是很容易的。
If I were a boy again, I would try to become a fearless person. I would consider courage as one of the highest achievements of life.
假如我又回到了童年，我会努力成为一个无所畏惧的人。我认为勇气是人生最高的成就之一。
Dangers will arise in any place, at any time, but presence of mind(镇定；处变不惊；遇事不慌) will often conquer the worst of them. Be prepared for any fate[命中注定的事(尤指坏事)；命运的安排], and there is no harm to be feared.危险随时随地都有，但镇定自若往往能克服最坏的危险。对一切祸福做好准备，那么就没有什么灾难可以害怕的了。
If I were a boy again, I would look on the cheerful/bright side of everything. Life is like a mirror; if you smile upon it, it smiles back again on you, but if you frown, you will be sure to get a similar look in return.假如我又回到了童年，我就要凡事都看光明的一面。生活就像一面镜子;你朝它笑，它也朝你笑;如果你双眉紧锁，它也一定会还以你同样的目光。
Inner sunshine warms not only the heart of the owner, but all who come in contact with it.内心的欢乐不仅温暖了欢乐者自己的心，也温暖了所有与之接触者的心。
[Adapted(改编；改写) from “If I Were a Boy Again: A Plain (坦诚的；直率的；直接的) Talk with My Nephews”, by James Thomas Fields]
Guided reading
James Thomas Fields (1817-1881) was a famous writer and publisher in 19th-century Boston. This is an adapted excerpt [ eks pt][摘录；节选；(音乐、电影的)片段] from the end of an essay where Fields gives advice to the young. Fields wrote this as he looked back on his life, thinking about what he could have done differently.
The message[(书籍、演讲等的)要旨，要点，教训] is very optimistic[ pt m st k] : life is full of possibilities(机会), and we can all learn new things and improve ourselves. If we have the right attitude, we can make the most out of our lives.
Through repetition [ rep t n](重复), Fields strengthens[ stre θn][支持，强化(论点或论据);使更有说服力] his argument. Each paragraph starts with “If I were a boy again, I would…”, and discusses one aspect of self-improvement, such as practising perseverance(毅力；韧性；不屈不挠的精神)[ p :s v r ns] and building a habit of attention.
This repetition adds a natural rhythm [ r m](节奏；韵律；律动) to the text, and gives the reader a clear path to follow. Furthermore, the use of the first person makes the text more personal.
By framing[(以某种方式)表达] the advice in the form of “what I would do” rather than “what you should do”, Fields shows that he is speaking from experience. The end result(最终结果) is a persuasive [p swe s v] (有说服力的；令人信服的) and direct text that is also pleasant to read.(共38张PPT)
Back to school
Unit 1
Welcome to the unit
Study without thinking leads to confusion [k n fju: n]; thinking without study ends in puzzlement [ p zlm nt].
---- Confucius [k n fju s ]
学而不思则罔，思而不学则殆。
单元概述
主题语境： “人与自我”
话 题：“学校生活”
语篇类型：视频、演讲、建议书、校刊文章、小册子等。
本单元的教学旨在帮助学生适应高中新环境、激发潜力,让他们不畏困难、热爱校园生活。
教学内容
☆语言知识
◆语音知识
通过听录音和口头模仿英语演讲，感知演讲者重音、语调、节奏等的变化，能体会到演讲鼓励学生挑战自我、激发潜能的主旨。
◆词汇知识
1.单词和短语
potential, senior, path, challenge, thinking, positive, opportunity, acquire, effort, advance, amazing, confidence, resource, facility, equal, attitude, goal, balance, improve, well-rounded, individual, character, responsible, ahead, junior, forward, independent, focus, detail, tip, base,
remind, proposal, aim, style, technique, workshop, professional, material, poster, secondary, exchange, host, a.m., p.m., biology tough, alarm, contribution, fortunately, option, butter, pudding, attract, rugby, calligraphy
lie in, rise to, make a difference, make the most of, take advantage of, last but not least, look forward to, as a result of, stick to, over time
2.词汇拓展
了解常见形容词的后l-ful,less,-al, -ive,-ous,掌握其词形变化规律。
◆语法知识
复习初中阶段所学过的英语句子成分及八种基本的句子结构，在语境中观察、实践其具体的功能和用法。
◆语篇知识
1.学习英语演讲的基本语篇结构和语言特征。
2.辨识和分析平行结构、重复、开篇设问等写作手法在语篇中的表意功能及常见用法。
3.识别了解本单元出现的语篇类型：视频、演讲、校刊文章、建议书和小册子等等。
◆语用知识
1.根据交际场合和交际对象身份，选择恰当的语言形式，进行有效得体的交际。
2.了解英国社会及教育文化特征，有效运用得体的语言开展文化交流，与有不同文化背景的人进行有效沟通。
☆文化知识
1.了解英国的高中校园生活，学会尊重和包容文化的多样性。
2.了解中外教育制度的差异与融通。
3.感受中西方文化在教育方面的异同，为有效进行跨文化交际奠定基础。
☆语言技能
一、听
1.借助语气和语调，理解演讲中说话者的意图，并提取主要信息。
2.从“创建校园俱乐部”建议书的语篇中提取主要信息，有选择地记录所需信息，如创建理由、目的、类型等等。
二、说
1.以口头形式表达对高中新学期校园生活的感受，并描述新学期规划。
2.明白建议书的具体要求，清楚正确地描述校园俱乐部的筹划方案。
三、读
1.从演讲中提取主题句，把握篇章结构，理解高中校园生活的特点，领悟为梦想奋斗的意义。
2.从校刊文章中感知国内外高中校园生活的异同，抓住语篇中的关键概念与重要细节。
四、看
理解新生采访视频中的画面、图像、声音、符号、色彩等非文字信息所传达的意义。
五、写
1.学会使用平行结构仿写句子，激励同伴树立信心。
2.撰写建议书时能把握其文本类型、语篇结构以及语言特征。
☆学习策略
◆元认知策略
新学期根据高中学习内容和学习重点，合理制订学习计划，科学安排预习和复习。
◆认知策略
在初高中新旧英语语言知识之间建立有机联系。
◆交际策略
在用英语表达高中新生入学感受时，会借助手势、表情等非语言手段提高交际效果。
◆情感策略
培养合作学习的意识，在制作介绍校园生活的小册子时愿意与他人分享各种学习资源。
☆单元目标
1.了解英语演讲的基本语篇结构和语言特征，认识到融入新环境、迎接新挑战的意义。
2.理解英语句子的基本结构，并正确分析句子的成分。
3.合理规划创建校园俱乐部，并写出相关书面提议。
4.通过阅读校刊文章，比较分析中英两国高中校园生活的异同，并设计理想中的校园。
5.与同伴合作，共同完成介绍校园生活的小册子。
In this unit, we are going to read
◆ a transcript [ tr nskr pt](文字稿) of a senior high school principal's [ pr ns pl] speech to new students;
◆write a proposal for a new school club;
◆read a magazine article about school life in the UK;
◆make a booklet about your school.
Welcome to the unit
◆内容分析
本板块的话题为“新学期感受及规划”，包含一段新生访谈视频。视频中两位受访者分别表达了他们关于开启高中生活的法和感受。本板块通过视频模态着重培养学生“看”的语言技能，启发学生表达对于新的学习环境的情感和展望，激发学生的学习兴趣，为单元学习做好热身。
By the end of this section, we will be able to
1. describe the two interviewees’ [ nt vju: i:](接受采访者) feelings and plans about senior high school life
2. illustrate [ l stre t] [(用示例、图画等)说明，解释] possible opportunities and challenges we will face at senior high school
3. adopt a positive attitude towards study at senior high school and enhance [ n hɑ ns](提高；增强；增进) our understanding of the importance of senior high school education
Senior high school is a time of learning and discovery. Watch the video and finish the following exercises.
Wendy:
feels a bit nervous;
plans to work harder in her studies and join the ________.
Art Club
Stephen ['sti:vn] :
feels ____________;
plans to spend more time on __________________.
very excited
English and physics
Video script
Rachel: (facing camera)Hello! I’m Rachel [ reit l] from School News, and I’m talking to students about their first day of senior high school (talking to Wendy )So, Wendy, are you nervous
Wendy: Yes, a bit. But I’m really looking forward to school this year.
Rachel: And how will this year be different from last year
Wendy: Well, I’lI have to work a bit harder in my studies.
I think I’lI also have the chance to join more clubs and make some new friends. I love painting, so I want to go to the Art Club and meet other people with the same interest!
Rachel: Great. Thanks, Wendy. (facing camera)Now, let’s hear from Stephen. (talking to Stephen ) Welcome, Stephen. What do you think of our school so far
Stephen: Well, Rachel, it's very different from my junior high school. I’m very excited about my classes.
Rachel: Which subjects are you most interested in
Stephen: I like English and Physics. I think they’ll be much more difficult than they were at junior high school, so I’ll spend more time on these subjects.
Rachel: Well, good luck, Stephen. ( facing camera )Thanks to Wendy and Stephen. That’s all for now! We’ll be back next week with more news.
What opportunities and challenges will the two interviewees face
Wendy thinks she will have the chance to join more clubs and make some new friends, but she will have to work a bit harder in her studies. Stephen is very excited about his classes and thinks English and Physics will be much more difficult than they were at junior high school.
1. What do you think of your new school life so far
It has been an enjoyable [ n d bl] and exciting experience for me. There are so many interesting subjects. The teachers and classmates all seem friendly and helpful.
2. In what areas do you think you can do well at senior high school In what areas will you have to work harder
I think I can do well in planning my studies. I learnt how to plan my studies at junior high school. There will be more work at senior high so a good study plan will give me a big advantage.
I will have to work harder to improve my communication skills. I am a bit shy and I don’t make friends that easily. I will join a club that will help me learn how to communicate better.
When faced with so many tests and competitions[ k mp t n], it is easy for students to feel anxious [ k s] and depressed [d prest]. What will be your attitude towards all the difficulties and challenges at senior high school What can be done to maintain [me n te n] a positive frame of mind(心态；心绪)
Whenever there are obstacles [ bst kl](障碍；困难；阻碍) in one’s path, shrinking from[畏避，回避(困难等)] them never helps solve the problem. On the contrary [ k ntr ri], it is important to have a positive attitude because it gives us the courage as well as the wisdom to get things done.
To maintain a positive frame of mind, I suggest we set ourselves realistic [ ri: l st k](能够实现的) and attainable [ te n bl](可达到的；可获得的) goals so that we won’t feel under too much pressure. Apart from that, we can join some clubs to make new friends or listen to light-hearted (轻松的；愉快的) music when we feel low/down/depressed(沮丧的；消沉的).
What do you think is the best way to study at senior high school
For me, studying at senior high school will present(使发生；使经历) me with a hard but rewarding [r w d ](值得做的；有益的) journey, so following the guidance of parents and teachers is a good idea.
I shall approach (探讨；处理；对待) my studies with an open mind and think independently. At the same time, I will explore new things on my own and work cooperatively [k p r t vli](合作) with my classmates to solve problems together.
What do you think is the significance [s ɡ n f k ns] [(尤指对将来有影响的)重要性，意义] of senior high school education
In my opinion, the significance of senior high school education is not about merely making academic [ k dem k][学业的，教学的，学术的(尤指与学校教育有关)] achievements,
but also about challenging one’s understanding of the world and oneself with an open mind.
