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新牛津译林版高中英语选择性必修四Unit 1 Honesty and Responsibility
Extended Reading
Can you think of the speech made by the principal when entering senior high?
* On which occasion?
* What was the theme?
At the school opening ceremony.
To realize your potential.
Lead-in
Senior 3 is coming. The principal will give a speech again on the coming-of-age ceremony (成人礼).
* Prediction
What tips may the principal give since you are growing into an adult?
What does being a grown-up mean to you?
Lead-in
Read the transcript of a speech given at the students’ coming-of-age ceremony by their principal. (P11-12)
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Honoured guests, teachers and students, it is my pleasure and privilege to welcome you here today and present my thoughts on this special occasion.
You must be both excited and anxious about the new experiences that are in store for you. Don’t worry, for you are all responsible young people, well prepared and well equipped to successfully manage the challenges of the years ahead.
At school, you have gradually understood the importance of a well-developed sense of responsibility.
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Apart from personal development, assuming responsibility for your actions is also important for the betterment of society.
So, dear students, take your first step into the adult world by accepting your responsibilities, so that adulthood will be an enjoyable and rewarding experience for both you and those around you...I wish you every success in your adult life!
Read and understand the structure:
While-reading
Part 1 (Paras. 1–2)
Introduction
Part 2 (Paras. 3–5)
Body
Part 3 (Para. 6)
Conclusion
Para. 1: The (1)__ _____of the speech
Para. 2: The thesis statement of the speech
Para. 3: The (2) of responsibility
oneself
Para. 4: Taking responsibility for (3)________
Para. 5: Taking responsibility for (4)________
opening
importance
society
While-reading
Para 1-2
Why shouldn’t students be worried about entering adulthood?
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Read and Think
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