内容正文:
Welcome Unit
Reading for Writing习题检测
基础达标
一、用单词的适当形式完成句子
1.A leader’s _____(person)plays an important role in how the team will develop.
2.The old man stood up and moved _____ (awkward) to the kitchen.
3.A marriage without ________(register)is not recognized by law.
4.I spent the whole weekend ________ (revise) for my exam.
能力提升
二、阅读理解
A
When I first heard about Summit Learning, I admit I was not a bit excited. I thought it would lower my interactions (互动) with others. But when I got to experience it firsthand, I was surprised.
Recently, we did a poetry project, and one of the activities was a partner review. I would never have taken part if it was up to me, as I prefer to work independently. But when I got involved, I found the experience had done something I thought nearly impossible—it made my poem better. My partner informed me of my mistakes and told me where I could give more details.
One of our final products of the project was to present our poem to the class. I’ve always loved public speaking, but I thought with Summit Learning I would have fewer chances to speak. I was wrong. The activities we did with a partner gave me an extra push of confidence and inspired me to do more to make my presentation the best it could possibly be.
Interactions like these are what Summit Learning is all about. This style of learning brings a positive, hard-working culture that allows you to push your limits and keep going. It creates a sense of community, since we are all working towards a similar goal.
I have always been ahead and advanced, but in a normal classroom there are limits on what you can do. With Summit Learning, I can go beyond expectations in projects or move ahead in learning new content when I’m ready. I have ownership of my work and work towards my goals.
Summit Learning has showed me how much people can grow and change. It has helped me see people and myself differently. It has been one of the greatest experiences of my life, and I cannot see myself ba