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Unit 1 Back to school
Welcome to the unit
High school is a time of learning and discovery. What do you expect to learn and discover?
- knowledge of different subjects
Learn
Computer Science
Physical Education
- by joining various school clubs and activities
Discover
Han Style Club
Music Club
School TV station
Comic Club
Carnival of Students’ Clubs
Model United Nations
Conference
Watch the video and finish the following exercise.
Wendy:
feels a bit nervous;
plans to work harder in her studies and join the ___________.
Stephen:
feels ___________,
plans to spend more time on ______________________.
Art Club
very excited
English and physics
Realizing your potential
A principal’s speech transcript
Reading:
What is a speech?
A speech is a form of verbal or nonverbal communication that is delivered for a given purpose. Good speech communication serves as an important aspect for many professions in terms of promoting proper communication between individuals.
A speech is usually made up of an opening, a body and a conclusion.
Read the text fast and find the topic sentence for each paragraph.
Para. 1 Welcome to senior high school!
Para. 2
Para. 3
Para. 4
Para. 5
Para. 6
I can’t wait to describe to you what senior high school life is like.
Put simply, potential is your natural ability that can be developed when you try hard enough.
To fully realize your potential, it is important for you to make the most of our school resources.
Of equal importance are good study habits, useful skills and a positive attitude.
Be confident, do your best and make us proud.
Opening
Conclusion
Body
Para.1-Opening
What did the principal say in the opening? What’s the purpose of the opening?
He said: “Welcome to senior high school! Today is the start of a new term, the start of a three-year jou