(共11张PPT)
unit1
a new start
developing ideas
Learning Aims
Grasp the general idea of the passage.
Learn the following language points: award, graduate, frightened, struggle, modal verb (情态动词) +have done.
Learn the following language points: figure, refer to, look forward to, exchange.
Rank three things that you want to achieve most at senior high.
join a school club take a trip with your classmates get the highest score in a test at least once learn a new skill
stand on stage at least once read as many books as possible making a life-long friend other____
1. ___________
2. ___________
3. ___________
Look at the word cloud and predict the topics that might be included in the interview.
Skim the interview and answer the following questions
What is the purpose of this interview
Advice for the new school life
Scan the interview and choose the best answer
1. What helped Lisa when she first started high school
A.The teachers’ advice.B.Orientation Day.C.Her parents’ support.D.Her friends’ encouragement.
2.The word “sound” in the sentence “That’s sound advice for sure” can be replaced by _______
A.voiceB.goodC.terribleD.noisy
3.How did Lisa deal with new challenges, like starting a new course
A.She cried for a long time.
B.She tried to avoid the test papers.
C.She decided to face failure bravely.
D.She refused to take the exams.
4.How did Lisa deal with her not being selected for the end-of-year volleyball competition
A.She kept being angry.
B.She tried to forget it.
C.She forgot why she joined the team.
D.She kept working hard to support her teammates.
1.What do you think Lisa means by “If you fail, no problem - next time you can fail better.”
2.How do you understand the words from Maya Angelou: “Be a rainbow in somebody else's cloud.”
3.Which piece of Lisa's advice is the most helpful to you
Discuss the following question within your group.
Group work:
Three students met some troubles on the first week at their senior high. Can you help one of them
they need your help
Jim: It’s been a week since I started my life at senior high. However, I still feel lonely and homesick because I’ve never lived on my own. What should I do
Tom: Everything so far has been great except that I had a conflict with one of my roommates last night over the AC. I felt a bit hot so I wanted to lower the temperature while he felt cold so he did want me to lower it. Can anyone give me some advice
Jill: High school life has been amazing so far. While, I find it difficult to manage my time between studying and clubs. After playing basketball and singing at the choir, I won’t be able to finish my homework. What can I do
homework