(共23张PPT)
Unit 1 A new start
—Developing ideas
Learning aims
1. To summarize Lisa’s suggestions for high school and retell the passage.
2. To organize language to describe our experiences and feelings.
3.To build up self-confidence and look forward to the future.
What do you want to achieve at high school
join a school club
take a trip with your classmates
get the highest score in the 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
Prediction
Look at the words cloud and the picture. Predict what is talked about in the interview.
Interviewer: Hello and welcome to School Talk! Today I’m joined by a former student of our school, Lisa Osborne. Lisa graduated from our school last June and is about to go to college in New York. Lisa, thank you for coming to share your suggestions for high school with us.
Lisa: Hi, everybody. I’m very glad to be back. I feel as if high school was only yesterday!
High School Hints
Scan the interview and find the main idea.
Read the interview quickly to find a specific piece of information.
scanning
What did Lisa find most helpful when she started high school Why
How did she deal with new challenges
How did she handle disappointments
What did Lisa share in particular
Scanning
What did Lisa find most helpful when she started high school Why
Interviewer: So what helped when you first started high school
Lisa: Orientation Day was really helpful. It’s a fantastic opportunity for new students to get to know the school and the other students. I even made some new friends! Just keep an open mind and take part in as much as possible.
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advice
2. How did she deal with new challenges
Interviewer: That's sound advice for sure. But how did you deal with new challenges like starting a new course
Lisa: I had a chemistry test right at the end of the first week. I was frightened at the sight of the test paper. But then I figured I’d better just go all out and see what happens. If you fail, no problem -next time you can fail better!
She figured that she should go all out and not be afraid of failures.
3. How did she handle disappointments
Interviewer: So,hold your head up,then. But life is not always easy. You must have had some moments when you were disappointed.If so, how did you deal with them
Lisa: As a member of the school volleyball team,I wasn’t selected for the end-of-year competition.At first I was really sad,but later I realized that I joined the team for the love of the sport. It wasn’t just about winning. So I kept working hard to support my teammates during our training.There’s always a way to be part of something you love, isn't there
She realized that it wasn’t just about winning. So she kept working hard and found a way to be part of something she loved.
4. What did Lisa share in particular
Interviewer: Yes, I totally agree. Is there anything else in particular that you’d like to share with us
Lisa: Looking back on my high school life, the most important advice I’d give is the wonderful words from the writer Maya Angelou. She said, "Be a rainbow in somebody else's cloud. " So, give your friends a hand when they need it. And this will make you feel good, too.
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What is the most important factor(因素) to help Lisa solve the problems
1. Keep an open mind
2. Just go all out and see what happens. “If you fail, no problem – next time you can fail better!”
3. There’s always a way to be part of something you love.
4. Be a rainbow in somebody else’s cloud.
Her attitude matters!
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Application
Read the text again and retell what Lisa has shared in the interview following the outline below.
1. Introduce who Lisa is.
2. Summarize her suggestions.
3. Tell what you can learn from her.
Application
Lisa is a ....
She told us some important high school hints.
First, ... Besides, ... What's more, ... At last, ...
What I have learned from her is that ...
High School Hints
Think & Share
What problems may you face at high school
What are your suggestions to deal with them
Let’s practise
Problems you may face Your advice
Presentation
Suppose you are Chairman of the Student Union. Please give a speech to the new students on their first day at high school.
Use the notes that you have written to help plan your speech.
2. Organize your speech following the steps below.
(1) Start by welcome the new students.
(2) Talk about the problems and give your advice.
(3) End by summarizing the main points of your speech.
Presentation
Good morning, boys and girls! Welcome to Xingelun High School. I am Chairman of the Student Union. Today, I'm glad to tell you some tips at high school.
You may face many problems in senior high. Firstly, you may feel lonely, because you are away from your family and old friends. To solve the problem, try to talk with your classmates and roommates.
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Besides, you may find the knowledge difficult to understand at high school. If you have the problem, try to apply the knowledge into practice. Remembering is one thing and practicing is another. Don't hesitate to ask your teacher if necessary. Finally, whatever you may meet, be positive and optimistic. As long as you go all out, you will see the rainbow in your cloud.
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In a word, keep an open mind and be a part of something you love. If you have any problem, I am willing to offer help. Wish you all the best! Thank you!
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Summary
An interview
What is helpful
How to handle challenges
How to handle disappointments
keep an open mind
go all out
be part of what
you love
High School Hints
What is special
be a rainbow
Thank you