(共29张PPT)
Developing ideas
Reading
Unit 1 A New Start
In this period, you will be able to:
sort out the four problems asked by the interviewer and according advice given by Lisa;
retell what Lisa has shared in the interview;
give a speech to the new students at senior high.
Learning objectives
Think about the things you want to achieve at high school and rank them in order of importance. (1 = the most important)
□join a school club
□take a trip with your classmates
□get the highest score in a test at least once
□get to know all the schoolmates in your grade
□stand on stage at least once
□win an award
□read as many books as possible
□learn a new skill
□other_______
Lead-in
Look at the word cloud and the picture. Predict what is talked about in the interview.
Usually , if we want to achieve our goals, we 'd better find out what problem we have to solve and who can provide us with some hints.
Pre-reading
Now read an interview fast and answer the questions.
1.Where is the interview from
2. Who is the interviewee
3. What is the interview about
While-reading
1.Where is the interview from
2.Who is the interviewee
3.What is the interview about
1. The interview is from the website.
2. The interviewee is a former student and about to go to college.
3. Suggestions for high school.
Now read an interview fast and answer the questions.
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 question “What did Lisa find most helpful when she started high school ”, you would look for the key words “helpful” and “started high school”.
Read the interview again and answer the questions.
1. What did Lisa find most helpful when she started high school
Orientation Day.
2. How did she deal with new challenges
She figured that she should go all out and not be afraid of failure.
3. How did she handle disappointments
She realised that it wasn’t just about winning, and kept working hard to be part of something she loved.
Intensive Reading
Orientation Day 迎新日
In the United States, there is an Orientation Day at the beginning of the school year for new students. Orientation Day is a way to welcome new students and help them know the school, including its history, campus, facilities and other relevant information. School staff and student volunteers will show new students around the school, and the new students will get their schedules and find out where their classrooms are.
1. 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.
2. Think about the words from Maya Angelou: “Be a rainbow in somebody else’s cloud.” Do you know of any similar sayings
It means give your friends a hand when they need it.
Roses given, fragrance(芳香) left.
God helps those who help others.
If you light a lamp for somebody, it will also brighten your path.
If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap(小睡,打盹). If you want happiness for a day, go fishing. If you want happiness for a year, inherit a fortune. If you want happiness for a lifetime, help somebody.
Some similar sayings:
Analyze
What is the most important factor to help Lisa solve her problems
Her attitude matters.
positive
optimistic
kind
open
Please list all the interview questions and responses in the forms of key words.
Pick out the sentences that you are not clear about and discuss with your partner.
Can you find out any characteristic of the interview in vocabulary, sentence length, or other aspects
Reading for the structure
High School Hints
Starting senior high ·Make use of 1. to get to know the new school and the other students.
Dealing with new challenges ·Face them bravely and 2. to see the final result. Don't be frightened of 3. .
Handling _____________ ·Keep working hard.
The most important advice ·Give your friends a 5. when they need it.
Orientation Day
go all out
failure
disappointments
hand
Reading for the structure
1.Which piece of advice do you find is of great use Why
Give your friends a hand when they need it. Because only in this way can you make true friends.
2.If you were Lisa, one student who isn't good at English wants to change the situation, what advice will you give to him
Enlarge his vocabulary and keep doing some reading.
Post-reading
Answer the following questions.
1. Make notes of the problems the new students may face and your advice.
Group work – work out a speech
problems for new students your advice
learning methods
classmate relationship
peer pressure
......
Post-reading
2. Organise your speech following the steps below.
Start by welcoming the new students.
Talk about the problems and give your advice.
End by summarizing your ideas and expressing your wishes.
It’s a great honor to give / make / deliver a speech here.
I’m greatly honored to speak here on behalf of my group.
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.
be faced with
fit in well with / adapt to
be accustomed / used to (doing) sth
make sb upset / anxious / confused / worried
deal with / cope with / handle new challenges
have difficulty / trouble with sth / in doing sth
useful expressions and patterns
concentrate / focus on keep an open mind
go all out / make every effort turn to sb (for help)
ask sb for suggestions / advice give / lend sb a hand
offer practical suggestions
useful expressions and patterns
useful expressions and patterns
be able to do sth / enable sb to do sth
participate in / take part in
have a better understanding of sth
It’s a fantastic opportunity to do sth
It is a good idea to do sth
Doing ... is a good choice.
concerning / regarding / as for / as to
from my point of view / in my opinion
besides / moreover / furthermore / in addition / additionally
in brief / in short / in conclusion
To begin / start with
Most importantly
not only ... but also …
as well as
such as
useful expressions and patterns
3. Present your speech to the class.
A sample
Good morning, everyone. Welcome to ...I am chairman of the student union. Today, I’ll be very glad to share some hints with you all.
You may face many problems. Firstly, you may find the knowledge difficult to understand. If you have such problem, don’t hesitate to ask your teacher if neessary.
Besides,... Finally, whatever you may meet, be positive and optimistic.As long as you...
In a word, keep an open mind and be part of something you love. If you have any problem, I am willing to offer help.
Best wishes to you all. Thank you!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
graduate from
be about to do
as if
start high school
keep an open mind
deal with
at the sight of
go all out
hold one’s head up
in particular
give…a hand
refer to
毕业于
即将……
犹如,好像
开始高中生活
保持开放的心态
处理
一看见……就
全力以赴,竭尽全力
抬头挺胸,抬起头来
尤其,特别
帮助……
提到,谈到
Organize your speech and present your speech to the class.
Homework