(共21张PPT)
Unit 1 A new start
Developing ideas
Activity 1:
Look at the word cloud and the picture. Predict what is talked about in the interview.
hint (=tip): a useful piece of advice about how to do something
Activity 2: Scan the interview & answer the questions.
1. What did Lisa find most helpful when she started high school
2. How did she deal with new challenges
3. How did she handle disappointments
When scanning a text, you read it quickly in order to find a specific piece of information. For example, to find out the answer to the quesiton “What did Lisa find most helpful when she started high school ”, you would look for the key words “helpful” and “started high school”.
Reading skill: Scanning
Activity 2: Scan the interview & answer the questions.
1. What did Lisa find most helpful when she started high school
2. How did she deal with new challenges
3. How did she handle disappointments
Activity 2: Scan the interview & answer the questions.
1. What did Lisa find most helpful when she started high school
The first day of school is the Orientation Day for all new students or freshmen. Orientation Day is the best way to find out what school life has to offer. During this full day, they will be introduced to the school program curriculum and get set up with everything they need for their studies.
Activity 2: Scan the interview & answer the questions.
3. How did she handle disappointments
2. How did she deal with new challenges
She figured that she should go all out and not be afraid of faliure.
She realised that it wasn’t just about winning, and kept working hard to be part of something she loved.
Activity 3: Summary & thinking
problems Lisa faced her coping strategy
chemistry test
volleyball match
What do you think Lisa means by “If you fail, no problem — next time you can fail better”
She means that it’s okay to fail, as long as you learn something from it to help you succeed next time.
just go all out and see
keep working hard
As new students, what problems you may face and what will be your possible advice
Discussion
Activity 4: Group work — discussion
problems for new students your advice
learning methods
classmate relationship
peer pressure
......
Start by welcoming the new students.
Talk about the problems and give your advice.
End by summarizing the main points of your speech.
2. Organize your speech
Activity 5: Group work – work out a speech
Beginning:
Problems
you may
face
Firstly, …
Secondly, …
Thirdly, … / Another problem
is that…
Ways to solve the problem
Firstly, …
Secondly, …
Thirdly, … Another good way to solve the problem is to… / that…
Ending:
In a word / In short / To sum up, we may meet with different problems, but we can solve them...
How to organise a speech
Welcome to our high school! As senior high students, we are likely to meet with many problems.
It’s a great honor to give / make / deliver a speech here.
I’m greatly honored to speak here on behalf of my group.
Activity 5: Group work – work out a speech
useful expressions and patterns
That’s all. Thanks for your attention.
I hope I have made myself understood.
Good luck to all of us.
I wish you success and happiness in the near future.
…
3. Present your speech to the class.
Activity 6: Group work – presentation
Dear fellow students,
Welcome to our new school. It’s my great honor to give a speech here on behalf of my group about the challenges we may face in senior high and how to deal with them effectively.
A sample speech
Actually, each of us will meet with a variety of difficulties in our lives and study, such as classmate relationships and study methods. When facing these challenges, we shouldn’t show any fear of them. Instead, it’s better for us to be calm, have confidence and analyze the problems to find out solutions.
A sample speech
Besides, we can always turn to our teachers for municating with them will enable us to have a better understanding of various aspects of life in high school and some effective learning methods. Regarding learning methods, I also have some good ideas to share with you, such as previewing lessons, getting actively involved in class, and reviewing what has been taught after class, which benefited me a lot during middle school.
A sample speech
As for interpersonal relationships, which really have a great influence on our moods and school life, my group suggests that we not only have an open mind, be helpful and show gratitude but also stick to some important principles when facing some peer pressure.
A sample speech
Additionally, it is a good idea for us to register for a school club, where we will meet some true friends with whom we have a lot in common. What’s more, after-school activities can enrich our life.
A sample speech
These are our group’s ideas and suggestions, and I hope they will be beneficial and help us adapt to high school life soon. Thanks for your attention. Good luck to all of us!
A sample speech
似乎;好像
保持开放的心态
肯定
看到……
鼓足干劲;全力以赴
as if
keep an open mind
for sure
at the sight of
go all out
Find the following phrases in the interview and work out their meanings.
Smart expressions
抬起头来;振作起来
如果这样的话
回忆
尤其;特别
帮助某人
hold one’s head up
if so
look back on
in particular
give sb a hand