(共113张PPT)
英语
七年级 上册
School life
1
Unit
can describe activities, subjects,
and places in a school
Objectives
learn new words about school life
practise the pronunciation of /k/
/g/ /f/ /v/ /aI/ /I/ / U/ / / sounds
form sentences with there be and
review basic sentence patterns
Tasks
can find out what makes our school
life colourful
read an article about a student’s
new school life
listen to a conversation about school
subjects
learn about students’ descriptions
of their teachers
can introduce our new school life
Objectives
talk about subjects and teachers
make a vlog to introduce our school
Tasks
can express how we like our school
using a details chart
write sentences about things we
do every day in our school
Culture link
Chen Xinxin gets to school at _______________.
There are _________ different clubs for Chen Xinxin to choose.
Chen Xinxin is excited to go to the ________________ Club and _______________ Club.
Chen Xinxin likes Miss Yang because she is _______________.
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Read Chen Xinxin’s picture diary and complete the sentences.
A school day
7.30 a.m.
5/five
Sports
Cooking
friendly
Kanta’s School Day 1 ___________ a.m. get on the boat
8.00 a.m.–8.40 a.m. Bengali
8.50 a.m.–9.30 a.m. 2 ___________
9.40 a.m.–10.20 a.m.
3 ___________
10.20 a.m.–10.50 a.m. art
11.00 a.m. leave school
Kanta is from Bangladesh. Listen and complete the timetable.
A school day
7.00
English
maths
Think about your school day. Draw the hands in the clocks and write what you do.
A school day
arrive at school
do homework
finish school
go home
have dinner
have lunch
leave school
start school
I arrive at school at eight o’clock in the morning.
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I start to have lessons at 8.30 a.m.
We have delicious food in the canteen at 11.30 a.m.
A school day
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4
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arrive at school
do homework
finish school
go home
have dinner
have lunch
leave school
start school
I play basketball with my classmates
at four o’clock in the afternoon.
At 5.30 p.m. I leave school and go back home.
Work in pairs and talk about your school day.
A school day
When do you arrive at school
What subjects do you learn at school
What do you do after school
My colourful
school life
Do you like your new school
How is it different from your primary school
Read the article Jane writes for the school
website about her school life.
My school is a beautiful place with trees and a lawn. I’m glad to be a student of this school. The library is my favourite place. We can read, study, and listen to interesting lectures there. The food in our canteen is delicious. During lunch, we can talk about something fun.
We learn more subjects at middle school, such as geography, science, and history. I love the new subjects. Sometimes they are difficult, but our teachers are always happy to help us.
My classmates are also friendly. We like playing games during breaks. Helen likes tug-of-war, and I like playing basketball.
There are a lot of clubs and activities in our school. Every Friday afternoon, I’m so excited to go to the paper-cutting class with Rita. We really look forward to the festivals of science and art, and the sports day in October.
To me, school life is not only a journey of learning but also a journey of discovering. It never ends, and it’s always exciting.
Match the main ideas with paragraphs 1–5.
Subskil: Skimming
a subjects and teachers
b places in a school
c school activities
d my classmates
e the meaning of
school life
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Read the sentences and write T (true) or F (false).
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Jane is happy to be a student of the new school.
Jane’s favourite place in the school is the library.
Geography is a new subject for Jane at middle school.
T
T
T
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Jane doesn’t like the new subjects because they are difficult.
Jane likes playing basketball and Helen likes tug-of-war.
Rita goes to the paper-cutting class every Monday afternoon.
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T
F
Jane loves the new subjects. Sometimes they are difficult, but her teachers are always happy to help her.
Rita and Jane go to the paper-cutting class every Friday afternoon.
Answer the questions.
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What new subjects do Jane and her classmates learn at middle school
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What does Jane do with her classmates during breaks
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What does school life mean to Jane
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They learn geography, science, and history at middle school.
It means not only a journey of learning but also a journey of discovering.
They play games during breaks and take part in a lot of clubs and activities.
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5
What’s your favourite school activity, and why
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What do you think of your school life
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(Answers may vary.)
School Day is my favourite activity. Because on that day, my parents can come to my school and I can show them around my new school. They can also have lunch with me at school. It is a good way for our parents to know more about our new school life.
(Answers may vary.)
I think my new school life is colourful and challenging. I have more interesting activities. But at the same time, I have more difficult subjects to learn.
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l________ ___
b________ ___
f________ ___
j________ ___
d________ ___
e________ ___
e________ ___
a talk that is given to a group of people to teach them about a subject
a short period of time between lessons
a day or period of the year when people celebrate a special event
an act of travelling from one place to another
to find out about something
to finish
causing great interest or excitement
Write the words from the text and their word classes. Use the meanings and the first letters to help you.
Word classes
ecture
n.
reak
n.
estival
n.
ourney
n.
iscover
v.
nd
v.
xciting
adj.
The expert gave a wonderful _________ on the development of AI.
Let’s have a(n) _________ and then go on with our homework.
We have a lot of _________ and colourful activities in our school.
My parents and I are planning a trip to visit my grandparents after the spring term _________.
During the Science _________, we learned stories of many famous Chinese and foreign scientists.
Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words you wrote in B4.
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lecture
break
exciting
ends
Festival
Tim’s school life is 1 _____________. He joins the Gardening 2 ________, and learns all about taking care of different plants. On his 3 _____________ to learn more about the environment, he often finds insects in the playground. He even made friends with a ladybird! He really 4 __________________ the science lecture, because he is excited to learn about the stars in the sky. With so many interesting activities in his school, Tim can’t wait to 5 ______________ what’s coming next!
Complete the passage about Tim’s school life with the correct forms of the words in the box.
colourful
Club
journey
looks forward to
discover
journey
club
discover
colourful
look forward to
journey
club
discover
colourful
look forward to
Recall. List the colourful activities Jane and her classmates can do in their school.
e.g. listening to interesting lectures in the library
listening to interesting lectures in the library; talking about something fun during lunch; learning more useful subjects; playing games with friendly classmates during breaks; taking part in different clubs and activities
Period of time Activity Opinion
spring term planting trees enjoyable
Evaluate. List some activities in your school. How do you like them
autumn term
English speech contest
School Trip
Sports Day
the Science Festival
meaningful
fun
exciting
interesting
(Answers may vary.)
Create. Some students are talking about interesting activities in their middle schools. Tell them about your favourite school activity.
Gao Xing (China) | Grade 9
Book Exchange
Our class teacher holds a book exchange every year. During the event, we bring books to share and exchange with our classmates. This year I traded my mystery novel for an exciting comic book. It was a great experience!
Sarah (US) | Grade 7
Peer-to-Peer Program
On the first day of middle school, each new student gets help from an eighth-or ninth-grade student. The helper gives us a school tour, answers our questions, and tells us about different clubs we can join.
Study the blue parts and answer the question.
There is a boat school.
There are a lot of clubs and activities in our school.
Q When do we use there is and there are
We use there is and there are to introduce something new. We use there is for singular nouns or uncountable nouns, and there are for plural nouns.
Grammar highlights
We use there be to introduce something new.
We put is or are before there to form questions.
Is there any water in the bottle Yes, there is. / No, there isn’t.
How many labs are there in our school There are five labs.
there’s = there is
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there is + singular noun there are + plural noun
uncountable noun There is a dining room on the first floor. There isn’t any milk left. Let’s go and buy some. There are two teaching
buildings in our school.
I like my new school. 1 ____________ a big swimming pool in my school. It’s fun to have swimming classes there! 2 __________
also a beautiful small garden and we can take a walk during breaks. My new teachers are nice to me and my new classmates are friendly too. 3 _____________ 42 students in my class. I’m friends with some of them already. 4 _____________ many clubs in my school and I’m going to join the Volleyball Club. Guess what I like the most about my new school The food! 5 ____________ so many delicious dishes on the menu. Tofu is my favourite.
Complete the passage about a student’s new school life with there is or there are.
There is
There is
There are
There are
There are
Work in pairs. Ask and answer
questions about the picture.
EXAMPLE
(Answers may vary.)
Student A: Is there any food in the picture
Student B: Yes, there is.
Student A: How many girls are there in the queue
Student B: There are two girls in the queue.
Student A: Are there any students
waiting in line
Student B: Yes, there are.
Review the basic sentence patterns
S V We read.
S V O We plant trees.
S V P My classmates are friendly.
S V O O Our teachers give us help.
S V O C We find the lecture interesting.
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V
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P
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C
Grammar highlights
S – subject is the person, place, or thing that is doing or being something.
V – verb tells what the subject is doing.
O – object is the person or thing that receives the action.
P – predicative tells us more about the subject.
C – complement tells us more about the object.
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Fill in the brackets with S, V, O, P, or C.
The journey ends.
Jane likes the new subjects.
Helping classmates makes her happy.
The lectures are interesting.
Rita shows me her new works from the paper-cutting class.
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V
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V
O
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V
C
O
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P
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S V ________________________________________________
S V O ______________________________________________
S V P ______________________________________________
S V O O ____________________________________________
S V O C ____________________________________________
Write sentences about your school by following each sentence pattern.
The bell rings.
I like my school.
The teaching buildings are tall.
She teaches me paper-cutting.
He finds science classes interesting.
(Answers may vary.)
Look at the pictures and guess what subjects the speakers will talk about.
School subjects
science
PE
computer science /
information technology
Listen and choose the best answers.
School subjects
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2
The speakers are talking about ________.
a the subjects they find difficult
b new subjects at middle school
c subjects they like the best
The speakers are probably ________.
a primary school students
b middle school students
c teachers
Subskill: Guessing the speaker’s
identity
c
b
Name Subject Reason
Bob 1 ___________ and English He likes 2 ________ and languages.
Sam 3 ______________ It’s lots of 4 ___________ learning about cities and countries.
Li Ting PE and 5 ________ ________________ There’s a lot of 6 ______ for sports.
She can learn the programs very
easily.
School subjects
Listen again and complete the table.
maths
geography
computer
numbers
fun
time
science
Answer the questions in pairs.
School subjects
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Which subject do you find the most difficult, and why
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(Answers may vary.)
For me, maths is the most difficult. It has many rules and symbols, and I must understand them to solve problems. If I get one part wrong, the whole answer could be wrong. / I find it difficult to learn history. It is not easy for me to remember all the dates and events.
School subjects
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Which subject is the most enjoyable What makes you love that subject
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(Answers may vary.)
PE is the most enjoyable because it is fun. I can do different kinds of sports in PE class. It’s also good for my health. / English is the most enjoyable because it is interesting, useful, and fun. It is a bridge to the outside world. / Geography is the most enjoyable. Every class is like a cool adventure, and I can explore the wonders of nature with my teachers and classmates.
Four students are talking about their teachers. Listen for
the adjectives they use and circle the words in the box.
Teachers in my eyes
friendly funny helpful patient
fun energetic kind nice good
Subtitles on
Subtitles off
Listen again and match the speakers’ names with their
opinions. Then fill in the blanks with the words from D5.
Teachers in my eyes
Subtitles on
Subtitles off
The teachers know me as a student. They bring out the best in kids. I just think they’re really _______ teachers.
My teachers are 1 __________. They never stop smiling.
She’s a really 2 __________ and 3 __________ teacher. She makes us think.
They are very 4 __________. If you get a question wrong, they explain it to you and help you get the right answer.
They always want to change how they’re teaching to best fit your learning style, which is really 5 __________ and 6 __________ of them.
Teachers in my eyes
Lily
Luke
Mia
BJI
good
funny
fun
energetic
patient
nice
kind
Discuss the question in groups.
Teachers in my eyes
What would you like to share in your school introduction
Work in pairs. Talk about your favourite subject or teacher.
My favourite subject/teacher
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What do you like about them
Why do you like them
Subskill: Using linking words
Useful expressions
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game
full
have
like
fit
only
not
glad
fun
love
smile
listen
hold
top
begin
first
event
library
middle
also
joy
playground
floor
favourite
Chinese
history
poster
office
geography
finish
activity
science
interest
notice
college
Listen and imitate. Pay attention to the purple letters and
then write down their pronunciations.
EXAMPLE /k/ class cutting because welcome college
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f
v
a
/k/ /g/ /f/ /v/ /a / / / / / / /
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We like playing games during breaks.
The library is my favourite place.
We hold our own festivals of science and art.
To me, school life is not only a journey of learning but also a journey of discovering.
Read after the recording and pay attention to the pronunciations
of the purple letters.
/k/ /g/ /f/ /v/ /a / / / / / / /
You are sharing something you do every day in the new school.
My everyday school life
Study a plete the details chart.
Subskill: Using a details chart
I can’t wait to share my busy but colourful life in the new
school with you. There are many different subjects I can learn
every day. Science is really interesting and it always opens my
eyes. There are many clubs I can join after class. I like the Art Club. Not only can I make arts and crafts
by myself, but I can also make new friends
with the same interests. I really enjoy my
new school life.
Beginning I can’t wait to share my busy but colourful life in the new school with you. Body Idea: There are many different subjects. Detail:_________________________________________________________
Idea: ________________________________________ Detail:_________________________________________________________
Ending I really enjoy my new school life.
There are many clubs.
I like the Art Club. I can make arts and crafts by myself.
Science is really interesting, and it always opens my eyes.
Idea 1:________________________________________________
Detail:____________________________________________
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Idea 2:________________________________________________
Detail:____________________________________________
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Think. Think of some things you do every day in your school, and give details to support them.
There are many amazing places in our school
We have many fun activities every term.
Can you imagine a big AI classroom in a school
The English speaking contest is one of my favourites.
(Answers may vary.)
I can’t wait to share my new school life with you.
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I feel so lucky to be in my new school.
Write. Share your new school life. Use the details chart and the sentences you wrote in Step 2 to help you.
There are many amazing places in our school. Can you imagine a big AI classroom in a school The school gym is another cool place. We can play sports and have fun with friends there. Plus, we have many fun activities every term. The English speaking contest is one of my favourites. I am always looking forward to sharing my ideas about different topics.
Check. Read your own writing and answer the questions.
Did you use there is/are correctly to describe your school
Did you use details to support your ideas
Did you start each new sentence with a capital letter
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Peer review. Exchange your writing with another student. Answer the questions.
Does the writer use there is/are correctly to describe his or her school
Does the writer have clear ideas and proper details
Does the writer start each new sentence with a capital letter
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[music in]
[Jane] Hello, everyone. Welcome to my school. Isn’t it beautiful This is our school gate. Our teachers stand here to greet us every morning. We have a very full timetable. There are different kinds of classes. There are also a lot of club meetings every Friday afternoon. This is our computer lab. I’m so excited to go to the AI class with my classmates.
Vlog script
What kind of school life is colourful
Task: Make a vlog to introduce your school life. A model script is
given.
[Bob] Here is our sports field. Here we can have PE classes and hold festivals of science and art. Let me show you our canteen. We can eat something delicious in our canteen.
[Li Ling] The library is a quiet and beautiful place. We can read books or listen to lectures here. Over there is our school park. It is a great place to relax and have fun. Students can lie down and rest under the tree. And you know, we can also have a picnic here! Look! Some students are eating and laughing there. I’m sure you will love our school.
[music out]
Study the model script and discuss what you will include in your vlog. Use the mind map to help you.
School life
school clubs
places
activities
Divide the recording job among group members.
Name Task
Chen Lin check the script
Go to different places to record your vlog with your phone or camera.
Edit your vlog and add any music or sound effects.
Show your vlog to the class to get their advice. Post your vlog on your school website.
How well I can do these A. skim texts to catch the main ideas and guess the speaker’s identity in audio texts
B. describe my favourite subjects and teachers by using linking words
C. write sentences about my middle school life by using a details chart
D. understand how to address teachers in other cultures
E. evaluate different school activities in my school
F. take part in group work to create a vlog about colourful school life
Places in a school
canteen computer lab library
playground sports field gate
swimming pool teaching building
School subjects
AI class art geography
English maths science
Physical Education (PE)
Add more! What other useful words or cool things have you learned Add them to the lists.
Describing people
energetic friendly fun funny
helpful kind nice patient
School activities
arrive at school do homework finish school
have a picnic hold festivals join after-school clubs
listen to lectures take a walk
vlog
It is simply a
blog in the form of a video.
Add more! What other useful words or cool things have you learned Add them to the lists.
Students in different countries call their teachers differently. In Australia, students call their teachers by their first name. In the UK, students use Mr or Ms followed by the teacher’s last name. Young school children in Brazil put “tia” (aunt) or “tio” (uncle) before the teacher’s first name to show respect.
上学第一天
星期一，9 月1 日
新启程中学
陈欣欣
七年级A班
我们下午四点放学。放学后，大家会参加不同的社团。
运动社（这是我第二喜欢的！我对所有运动都感兴趣。）
语言社
烹饪社（这是我的最爱！我希望长大后能成为一名厨师。）
音乐社
科学社
看！这是我的新学校。看起来真美！
美术教室
科学实验室
这位是我们的班主任杨老师。她很友善，我们都喜欢她。
这是我的新同桌莫莉。她英语很好。
早晨6：30 起床 早晨7：30 抵达学校 上午9：00 参观校园 上午11：40 吃午饭 下午5：00
回家
(Answers may vary.)
S1:
S2:
S1:
S2:
S1:
S2:
S1:
S2:
When do you arrive at school
I arrive at school at eight o’clock.
Then when do you have lessons
Our first lesson begins at haft past eight.
What subjects do you learn at school
We learn Chinese, English, maths, and many other subjects. I like history best. I can learn something about the past.
Sounds fun. What do you do after school
I play sports such as football. I dream of being a sports player, and I really enjoy being together with my friends.
多姿多彩的校园生活
我的学校风景优美，绿树成荫、绿草茵茵。我很高兴能在这样的校园里上学。图书馆是我最喜欢的地方。大家可以在那里阅读、学习，参加有趣的讲座。食堂的餐食也很美味。午餐期间，大家经常聊天，不亦乐乎。
到了初中，我们要学更多的科目，比如地理、科学、历史。我喜欢这些新课程。尽管有时会觉得很难，但是老师们都乐于授教。
我的同学们也都非常友好。在课间，我们一起玩游戏。海伦喜欢拔河，我喜欢打篮球。
学校里也有很多社团和活动。每逢周五下午，我都迫不及待地和丽塔一起去上剪纸课。我们也都非常期待十月的科技节、艺术节，还有运动会。
对我来说，校园生活不仅是一趟学习的旅程，更是一个探索发现的过程。这趟旅程永远不会结束，永远妙趣横生。
我的学校风景优美，绿树成荫、绿草茵茵。我很高兴能在这样的校园里上学。图书馆是我最喜欢的地方。大家可以在那里阅读、学习，参加有趣的讲座。食堂的餐食也很美味。午餐期间，大家经常聊天，不亦乐乎。
(Para. 1)
到了初中，我们要学更多的科目，比如地理、科学、历史。我喜欢这些新课程。尽管有时会觉得很难，但是老师们都乐于授教。
(Para. 2)
我的同学们也都非常友好。在课间，我们一起玩游戏。海伦喜欢拔河，我喜欢打篮球。
(Para. 3)
学校里也有很多社团和活动。每逢周五下午，我都迫不及待地和丽塔一起去上剪纸课。我们也都非常期待十月的科技节、艺术节，还有运动会。
(Para. 4)
对我来说，校园生活不仅是一趟学习的旅程，更是一个探索发现的过程。这趟旅程永远不会结束，永远妙趣横生。
(Para. 5)
My school is a beautiful place with trees and a lawn.
学校风景优美，绿树成荫、绿草茵茵。
with trees and a lawn 中的 with 表示“ 带有，具有”，连同其后名词一起在句子中做后置定语， 用于修饰前面的“place”。
如：
China is a country with a long history.
中国是一个历史悠久的国家。
She is a girl with long hair.
她是一个长发女孩。
Sometimes they are difficult, but our teachers are always happy to help us.
尽管有时会觉得很难，但是老师们都乐于授教。
“be + 状态形容词+ to do” 结构中，形容词表达对 to do 这件事的态度或者评价。
又如本课中还出现的：
I am glad to be a student of this school.
我很高兴能在这样的校园里上学。
Every Friday afternoon, I’m so excited to go to the paper-cutting class with Rita.
我特别期待每周五的下午，我可以跟丽塔一起去上剪纸课。
以上句子中的 happy、glad、excited 都用于表达对后面不定式所表达的动作的态度或者评价。
There are a lot of clubs and activities in our school.
学校里也有很多社团和活动。
“there be ...”句型表示一种客观存在，如：
There is a bank on Zhongshan Road.
中山路上有家银行。
To me, school life is not only a journey of learning but also a journey of discovering.
对我来说，校园生活不仅是一趟学习的旅程，更是一个探索发现的过程。
“... not only ... but also ...”表示“不仅……，而且……” ，强调 but also 之后的部分。
n. 课间休息，间歇
Come and see me at break.
课间休息时来见我。
Let’s take a break.
让我们休息一会吧。
break
v. 打碎，打破
break the window
打破窗户
v. 发现
They soon discovered they had the same interest.
他们很快发现他们有相同的兴趣。
Scientists around the world are working hard to discover a cure for AIDS.
全世界的科学家在努力寻找治疗艾滋病的方法。
discover
v. 结束，终止
How does the story end
这个故事结局如何？
The road ends here.
这条路到此为止。
end
n. 结局，结尾
She read that book from beginning to end.
她从头到尾读了那本书。
adj. 令人激动的，使人兴奋的
Sports meetings are always exciting to watch.
看运动会总是令人激动的。
We are all glad to hear the exciting news.
听到这个令人激动的消息，我们都很高兴。
exciting
n. 会演，节日
We have the art festival every term.
每学期我们都举办艺术节。
festival
The Spring Festival is one of the most important traditional festivals in China.
春节是中国最重要传统的节日之一。
n. （尤指长途）旅行
They went on a long train journey.
他们乘火车作了一次长途旅行。
journey
例如
I love fruit, such as apples and bananas.
我喜欢苹果和香蕉等水果。
He enjoys playing outdoor sports, such as football and basketball.
他喜欢做一些户外运动，比如足球和篮球。
such as
期待，期盼
I’m looking forward to your reply.
我期待收到你的回复。
We all look forward to a happy new year.
我们都期待一个快乐的新年。
look forward to
Skimming is reading a text quickly to understand what it is about. Check the title, pictures, and the first sentence of each paragraph to get the main ideas.
The same word may be in different word classes. For example, the word “end” can be a noun (n.) or a verb (v.). In the sentence “It never ends, and it’s always exciting.”, “end” is a verb.
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School Trip
Our school usually goes on a trip in April or May every year. It is a good time to enjoy the beauty of nature. We take a bus to some interesting places. During the trip, we usually sing and talk along the way and have a big picnic together. It is not only relaxing but also offers us a good chance to learn more outside the classroom.
Do you have similar experiences with the speakers We can use our experiences to make guesses about their ages.
Hi everyone, I’m Kanta. I’m 10 years old and live near a big river. When it is very rainy, we can’t get to school. Luckily, there’s a boat school. It has everything a school needs! The boat comes to us at around 7 a.m. Our classes start at eight o’clock. We learn four subjects today: Bengali, maths, English, and art. Our classes finish at eleven o’clock. The boat takes us back and picks older students for the afternoon classes. I love my boat school! Tell me about your school!
School subjects
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Hello, everyone. My name is Bob. I’m a student at Lakeside Middle School. At school, I have a lot of subjects, but my favourite subjects are English and maths. I like numbers. I also like learning languages.
I’m Sam. My favourite subject is geography. My geography teacher is Mr Brown. He is a big tall man, and he looks like Santa Claus. It’s lots of fun learning about the cities and countries from Mr Brown, so geography is my favourite subject.
Hello, I’m Li Ting from Yueshan Middle School. The subject I like at school is physical education (PE). I love it because there is a lot of time for sports. I also like computer science. I can learn computer programs very easily.
He looks like Santa Claus.
他看起来像圣诞老人。
It is lots of fun learning about the world and the cities and the countries from Mr Brown.
从布朗先生那里了解世界、城市和国家非常有趣。
it is fun doing ... 做……很有趣
School subjects
Bob:
Sam:
Li Ting:
Hello, everyone. My name is Bob. I’m a student at Lakeside Middle School. At school, I have a lot of subjects, but my favourite subjects are English and maths. I like numbers. I also like learning languages.
I’m Sam. My favourite subject is geography. My geography teacher is Mr Brown. He is a big tall man, and he looks like Santa Claus. It’s lots of fun learning about the cities and countries from Mr Brown, so geography is my favourite subject.
Hello, I’m Li Ting from Yueshan Middle School. The subject I like at school is physical education (PE). I love it because there is a lot of time for sports. I also like computer science. I can learn computer programs very easily.
He looks like Santa Claus.
他看起来像圣诞老人。
It is lots of fun learning about the world and the cities and the countries from Mr Brown.
从布朗先生那里了解世界、城市和国家非常有趣。
it is fun doing ... 做……很有趣
Teachers in my eyes
Lily:
Luke:
BJI:
Mia:
My teachers are funny. And they never stop smiling. They are very patient. If you get a question wrong, they’ll explain it to you, and they’ll help you get the right answer.
The teachers kind of know me as a student. They bring out the best in kids. I just think that they’re really good teachers.
They always want to help you and they always want to change how they’re teaching to best fit your learning style, which I think is really nice and kind of them. They learn more about you and you learn more about them.
I really like Miss Sharkin because she’s like a really fun and energetic teacher and she makes us think.
They are very patient. If you get a question wrong, they explain it to you, and they help you get the right answer.
他们非常耐心。如果你答错了问题，他们会向你解释，并帮助你得到正确答案。
explain sth to sb 向某人解释某事
They bring out the best in kids.
他们能激发孩子们的潜能。
bring out the best in sb 激发某人的潜能
... they always want to change how they’re teaching to best fit your learning style, which is really nice and kind of them.
……他们总是想改变教学方式，以达到最适合你的学习风格，他们真的很好，很善良。
... she’s like a really fun and energetic teacher, and she makes us think.
她是一个非常有趣且充满活力的老师，她会启发我们思考。
Teachers in my eyes
Lily:
Luke:
BJI:
Mia:
My teachers are funny. And they never stop smiling. They are very patient. If you get a question wrong, they’ll explain it to you, and they’ll help you get the right answer.
The teachers kind of know me as a student. They bring out the best in kids. I just think that they’re really good teachers.
They always want to help you and they always want to change how they’re teaching to best fit your learning style, which I think is really nice and kind of them. They learn more about you and you learn more about them.
I really like Miss Sharkin because she’s like a really fun and energetic teacher and she makes us think.
They are very patient. If you get a question wrong, they explain it to you, and they help you get the right answer.
他们非常耐心。如果你答错了问题，他们会向你解释，并帮助你得到正确答案。
explain sth to sb 向某人解释某事
They bring out the best in kids.
他们能激发孩子们的潜能。
bring out the best in sb 激发某人的潜能
... they always want to change how they’re teaching to best fit your learning style, which is really nice and kind of them.
……他们总是想改变教学方式，以达到最适合你的学习风格，他们真的很好，很善良。
... she’s like a really fun and energetic teacher, and she makes us think.
她是一个非常有趣且充满活力的老师，她会启发我们思考。
Host:
Lucy:
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Lucy:
Host:
Bob:
Host:
Allen:
Today we are going to talk about what to share in our school introduction video. First, I’d like Lucy to tell us what her idea is. Would you begin, please
Well, in my opinion, we must show people how beautiful our school is.
That’s a good idea. What do you think we can shoot
Oh, there are a lot of great places in our school, such as the modern buildings, the green trees, and the beautiful flowers.
Sounds great! Now, Bob, could you share your ideas with us
I’d like to share the wonderful activities in our school. Do you remember the singing competition and the sports festival All the students really had a great time, and people must be interested in them.
Yes, indeed. So what do you think of Bob’s idea, Allen
I totally agree with him.
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Host:
Allen:
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And do you have any other ideas
Well, I think it’s a good idea to share more about our daily life at school. For example, we can record our morning exercises and the active students and teachers in class. Also, don’t forget the delicious food in our canteen. I love it!
Wow, you have come up with so many wonderful ideas!
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What’s your favourite subject
I think all subjects are interesting, but science is my favourite.
What do you like about science
I find science enjoyable because it helps me better understand our world. It really opens my eyes.
It is helpful, but I think it’s too difficult.
Then what subject do you like best
Well, I hope we can have music class every day! I love all kinds of music, and singing makes me feel relaxed. I also join the Music Club.
That’s why you are so good at singing.
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About favourite subject
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Who is your favourite teacher
Well, our English teacher, Ms Lee, is my favourite.
Why do you like her
She’s really fun and very creative. She always comes up with interesting ideas to help us understand and learn better. I look forward to having her class every day.
I agree that her classes are always interesting.
That’s right! So, which teacher do you like the most
I like Mr Zhang the most. I’m not good at maths. When I have a problem, Mr Zhang is always patient to explain it to me. That encourages me a lot.
With his help, I believe you will get better in maths.
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About favourite teacher
We can use words like “and”, “but”, and “because” to link ideas and make our speech clear.
... is my favourite teacher.
... is not just a teacher but a friend and a role model.
The best thing about my teacher is ...
I feel lucky to be his/her student.
My favourite subject is ... because ...
I find ... enjoyable because it’s ...
I look forward to ... every day.
Useful expressions
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