Unit 1 Period 1 Welcome to the unit & Reading（课件）英语译林版2020必修第一册

Unit 1 Back to School Welcome to the unit & Reading (I) 高中英语译林2020版 必修一 Contents 1. Lead in 2. Pre-reading 3. Reading for details 4. Critical thinking 5. Homework Lead-in 1. What is your first impression of our school? 2. What is the biggest difference between your junior high school and senior high school? 3. What does senior high school mean in your eyes? Free Talk It’s a place that feels like a second home, filled with opportunities for growth and unforgettable memories waiting to be made. The modern teaching buildings stand tall, equipped with state - of - the - art facilities. Classrooms are spacious and bright, providing the perfect environment for learning. The well - stocked libraries offer a vast sea of knowledge, where students can immerse themselves in books from various fields. The laboratories are filled with advanced equipment, enabling us to explore the mysteries of science hands - on. And the sports fields, with their green lawns and colorful tracks, are always bustling with energetic students engaged in various activities. Senior high school is a time of learning and discovery. Watch the video and finish the following exercises. Senior high school is a time of learning and discovery. Watch the video and finish the following exercises. 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 Pre-reading Understand an English Speech A speech is a formal talk that a person gives to an audience. A good speech keeps the audience interested all the time. To achieve this, the speaker may tell interesting stories or ask questions. A good speech also uses quotations and such rhetorical devices as metaphor, repetition and parallelism. Reading Skills for Speeches (Tips) Skim for Structure: Identify the introduction, body, and conclusion quickly. Scan for Keywords: Pick out nouns, verbs, and phrases related to the topic. Analyze Tone: Notice emotional words (e.g., inspiring, urgent) to understand the speaker’s intent. Note Evidence: Highlight examples or facts that support the main points. Predict Content: Use headings or opening sentences to anticipate what follows. To keep his audience interested, the principal asks the question "What is potential?" and then answers it himself. He also uses rhetorical devices like repetition and parallelism. For example, "Today is the start of a new term, the start of a three-year journey and the start of a promising future." "Who knows what beautiful works of art you will create, what medical advances you will make or what amazing technologies you will develop!" The principal also uses a quotation from Lao-Tzu, "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." Read for topic sentences A topic sentence tells the reader the main idea of a paragraph. It is usually at the beginning of a paragraph, but it may also be in the middle or at the end of a paragraph. Reading for details Task 1 Read the speech transcript and find out 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. You alone are responsible for realizing your great potential. ★ What is potential? ★ How to realize one’s potential? Potential is your natural ability that can be developed when you try hard enough Subjective: Objective: make the most of school _________ good study habits; useful skills; a positive attitude resources Task 2 Read the speech transcript quickly and answer. Task 3 Read the transcript again and answer the following questions. 1 What challenges will students face at senior high school? 2 What does the principal have confidence in? 3 What school resources are mentioned in the speech? 4 What positive attitude should students develop? A new environment, new knowledge and new ways of thinking. He has confidence in students' ability to make a difference to their family, to their community and to our country. Classes,teachers and classmates, school facilities and activities. Always look on the bright side and never lose hope, even in difficult situations. Task 4 scanning According to the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to fully realize students' potential in senior high school? A. Making the most of school resources B. Joining clubs and participating in sports C. Spending all time on schoolwork D. Developing good study habits and a positive attitude What does the author mean by saying “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step” in the last paragraph? A. Senior high school students should take long trips to gain experience. B. Realizing potential requires continuous efforts starting from small steps. C. Students need to walk a lot to train their mind and character. D. The first step in senior high school is the most important one. Task 5 Ture or false questions 1. Senior high school life only brings new knowledge without any challenges. （ ） 2. Potential refers to the ability that can be developed through hard work. （ ） 3. Making use of school facilities is not helpful for students to realize their potential. （ ） 4. Students should focus solely on their schoolwork and avoid taking part in school activities. （ ） 5. According to the author, teachers are mainly responsible for students' realization of potential. （ ） F T F F F Critical thinking In senior high school life, what specific challenges can help students discover and realize their potential? Academic Challenges Environmental Adaptation Challenges Time Management Challenge Self - exploration Challenges Academic Challenges Active learning strategies: Use flashcards for memorizing formulas, join study groups to discuss complex problems, or seek help from teachers during office hours. For example, a student struggling with calculus might create a weekly problem-solving session with peers to break down difficult concepts. Discussion: Can you give some methods of how to face these challenges? Environmental Adaptation Challenges Join clubs or teams: Sign up for activities aligned with interests. Initiate small interactions: Start with simple gestures, like greeting classmates or asking about homework. Embrace cultural diversity: Participate in school events that celebrate different backgrounds (e.g., cultural fairs, language exchange programs) to broaden perspectives and connect with diverse peers. Time Management Challenges Balance homework, extracurriculars, and personal time. Designate specific hours each day (e.g., 4–6 PM) for homework and review Self-Exploration Challenges Talk to teachers, counselors, or professionals in areas of interest. Keep a journal to document feelings and insights after trying new things. Developing good study habits in high school offers numerous long-term and short-term benefits that enhance academic performance, personal growth, and preparation for future challenges. Good study habits in high school are not just about short-term academic success; they are an investment in lifelong learning, resilience, and well-rounded personal development. By cultivating discipline, efficiency, and self-awareness, students equip themselves to thrive in higher education and beyond while maintaining a balanced, fulfilling lifestyle. Homework Reread the content of the article and sort out its structure. Complete the exercises in the workbook. Lead-in Assessment Learning Objectives Score(1-5) 1.After learning, I am able to know and understand the structure of speech. 2.After learning, I am able to master reading strategies, such as skimming for topic sentences and summarize the outline of the speech. 3.After learning, I am able to use the words and phrases from the text correctly. 5-完全能；4-基本能；3-不确定；2不太能；1-完全不能 Thank you for your listening！ Unit 1 Back to School Reading (II) Language points 高中英语译林2020版 必修一 1. Realizing your potential /pəˈtenʃl/ 词性：形容词：潜在的；可能的 名词：潜力；潜能；可能性 【词汇拓展】potential for(doing) sth (做)某事的可能性/潜在性 have potential to do sth 有潜力做某事 realize/achieve one’s potential 发挥某人的潜力 e.g. The young athlete shows great potential in track and field. （这位年轻运动员在田径领域显示出巨大潜力。） 词汇精析 The widespread use of AI has both potential benefits and challenges. On one hand, it can improve efficiency; on the other hand, it may lead to job displacement. （人工智能的广泛应用既有潜在好处，也有挑战。一方面，它能提高效率；另一方面，可能导致就业岗位减少。） 《哈利・波特与凤凰社》： “It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.” （哈利，我们的选择远比我们的潜力更能表明我们真正的样子。） （此处 “abilities” 可理解为与 “potential” 近义，强调内在能力。） 2. Welcome to senior high school! 词性： 形容词： 级别高的；资深的；地位较高的; 年长的； senior citizen 指老年人（委婉说法） 名词：较年长的人（常与 to 连用） 资深人士；高级职员（美国高中或大学的）毕业班学生 常见搭配： senior officer 高级官员 senior partner 资深合伙人 senior role 高层职位 表示年长的 用法： 直接修饰名词，或用于 senior to sb.（比某人年长）结构。 【词汇拓展】 be superior to...比……优越(更好、强) be inferior to...低于,不如……,在……之下 be senior to...比……年长(资深) be junior to...比……年轻(资浅),级别低于…… 拓展： freshman 大一新生 sophomore 大二学生 junior 大三学生 3. The path before you leads to a world full of challenges: a new environment, new knowledge and new ways of thinking. 【词汇精讲】challenge 在句中为名词,表示“挑战”。它还有动词用法, 表示“挑战;质疑”。 【词汇拓展】 challenging adj.具有挑战性的 face a challenge面临挑战 meet the challenges of迎接……的挑战 accept/take up a challenge接受挑战 challenge sb (to sth) 向某人挑战(某事) 《当幸福来敲门》（The Pursuit of Happyness） “Don’t ever let somebody tell you you can’t do something. Not even me. You got a dream, you gotta protect it.” （“别让任何人告诉你你成不了才，即使是我也不行。你有梦想，就要去捍卫它。”—— 隐含 “挑战自我、坚持梦想” 的主题。） “It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.” – Edmund Hillary （“我们征服的不是山，而是自己。”—— 登山家希拉里，强调挑战的本质是超越自我。） The scientist’s theory faced challenges from the scientific community. （这位科学家的理论受到了科学界的质疑。） 4. However, for those of you with a positive mind,opportunity lies in each challenge. 【词汇精讲】lie in在句中表示“存在,在于”。 Her success lies in her determination and hard work. （她的成功在于她的决心和努力。） The decision now lies in your hands. （现在决定权在你手中。） The ancient city lies in the northern part of the country. （这座古城位于该国的北部。） 4. However, for those of you with a positive mind,opportunity lies in each challenge. 【词汇拓展】 原形 过去式 过去分词 现在分词 词义 词性 lie lied lied lying 说谎 vi. lie lay lain lying 躺;位于 vi. lay laid laid laying 放置;下蛋 vt. 5. When you rise to the challenges,you will have the opportunity to acquire great knowledge and enjoy personal growth. rise to：应对挑战；展现能力 （常用搭配：rise to the challenge/occasion） 表示在压力或困难面前主动迎接挑战，发挥潜力。 The athlete rose to the occasion and broke the world record. （这位运动员在关键时刻超常发挥，打破了世界纪录。） 【词语辨析】 arise, rise, raise, arouse 原形 词性词义 过去式 过去分词 现在分词 arise (vi.)出现;发生;起因于 arose arisen arising rise (vi.)升起;起立; 增长;上升 rose risen rising raise (vt.)举起;提高;饲养; 养育;筹集;提出 raised raised raising arouse (vt.)唤醒;激起 aroused aroused arousing New challenges will  ________as we expand the business. The movie’s ending ________ strong emotions in the audience. He ________his voice to make himself heard. The sun ________in the east and sets in the west. 【词语辨析】使用单词的适当形式填空 arise, rise, raise, arouse arise aroused raised rises 6. The possibilities are endless, and I have confidence in your ability to make a difference to your family, to your community and to your country. confidence: 名词,表示“信心,信任;把握”。 confident adj.自信的;确信的 confidently adv.自信地;安心地 have confidence in对……有信心 She walked onto the stage with confidence. （她自信地走上舞台。） Regular practice can build your confidence in speaking English. （定期练习能增强你说英语的信心。） make a difference to对……起作用/有影响 make some/no/little difference (to...)(对……)有些/没有/没多少作用或影响 tell the difference (between...and...)辨别/区分(……与……的)不同 Small actions can make a big difference to the environment. （微小的行动能对环境产生重大影响。） Your support made all the difference in my decision to pursue this career. （你的支持对我决定从事这个职业起了关键作用。） 7. To fully realize your potential, it is important for you to make the most of our school resources. make the most of 充分利用,尽情享受 短语 区别 例句 make the most of 侧重 “最大化利用”，语气积极 Make the most of every moment. make good use of 强调 “有效利用”，侧重实用性 Make good use of 废旧 materials.（有效利用废旧材料。） take advantage of 可指 “利用机会”，有时含 “趁机” 之意（中性或贬义） Take advantage of the discount.（利用折扣优惠。） We should make the most of every opportunity to learn. （我们应充分利用每一次学习的机会。） 2.She made the most of her free time by taking up a new hobby. （她通过培养新爱好充分利用空闲时间。） 3.Traveling allows you to make the most of different cultures. （旅行能让你充分体验不同的文化。） 翻译句子 8.Take advantage of your classes, learn from your teachers and classmates, and make use of our school facilities. advantage在句中为名词,表示“优点”。 常见搭配： have/gain an advantage over：比…… 有优势 take advantage of：利用（机会、资源等） give sb. an advantage：给某人带来优势 turn sth. to one’s advantage：将某事转化为自己的优势 经典短语与固定搭配 to sb.’s advantage（对某人有利） The change in policy worked to our advantage. （政策的变化对我们有利。） gain/win an advantage over sb.（胜过某人） She gained an advantage over her competitors by preparing thoroughly. （她通过充分准备胜过了竞争对手。） turn a disadvantage into an advantage（化劣势为优势） Creative thinkers can often turn obstacles into advantages. （有创造力的人常常能将障碍转化为优势。） 近义词 区别 例句 benefit 侧重 “具体的益处、收益” The benefit of exercise is improved fitness. superiority 强调 “优越性”（程度更深） The product’s superiority lies in its durability. edge 口语化，指 “微弱优势” The team has an edge in speed. Task: Maggie, a new student, wrote about her first day at senior high school. Complete the passage with the correct forms of the words and phrases in the box below. challenge confidence acquire rise to effort responsible balance take advantage of I've just finished my first day of senior high school and I really enjoyed it. I've been told that schoolwork will present more of a(n)(1)________ in the years ahead, and that the teachers will hold us to higher standards. This means I'll have to put a lot of(2)_____ into my studies. I'll also need to be very careful about(3)________ my schoolwork and hobbies. This is all quite new and different from my life at junior high school, but I'm sure I'll (4)______ all these challenges. In fact, I'm looking forward to being more independent and (5)_________ for my own learning. There is so much knowledge I need to (6)______ ,so I'll work harder than ever.I also plan to (7)_______________ every opportunity to improve my communication skills.I'll make more friends by joining some clubs.I have(8)__________ in my ability to do well at senior high school! challenge effort balancing rise to responsible acquire take advantage of confidence Task: The speech uses some adjectives. Note the following suffixes and think of more adjectives formed with them. Then fill in the table below with as many words as you can. Parts of speech Suffixes Words Nouns -ful useful, -less endless, -al natural, Verbs -ive active, -ous continuous, beautiful, helpful, careful, colorful... worthless, fearless, homeless... professional, formal, educational... creative, relative, impressive... poisonous, various, envious... 常见形容词后缀分类及用法 1. 表示 “具有…… 性质 / 特征” 的后缀 后缀 含义 用法 示例 -al …… 的（表属性） 加在名词后，尤其与学术、学科相关 cultural（文化的）、historical（历史的）、educational（教育的） -ic/-ical …… 的（表性质） 加在名词后，部分词需区分 - ic 与 - ical economic（经济的）、scientific（科学的）、logical（逻辑的） -ous 充满…… 的 加在名词后，表示 “富有…… 的” dangerous（危险的）、generous（慷慨的）、humorous（幽默的） -ful 具有…… 性质的 加在名词后，强调 “充满……” careful（仔细的）、hopeful（有希望的）、helpful（有帮助的） -less 无…… 的，不…… 的 加在名词后，表否定含义 useless（无用的）、fearless（无畏的）、homeless（无家可归的） -y 多…… 的，有…… 的 加在名词后，常表特征或状态 sunny（阳光充足的）、windy（多风的）、healthy（健康的） -ish 稍…… 的，似…… 的 加在名词 / 形容词后，表近似或略带贬义 childish（孩子气的）、selfish（自私的）、reddish（略带红色的） 注意： -ic vs -ical：部分词含义相同（如 historic/historical），但侧重点不同。 historic 强调 “具有历史意义的”（a historic event 历史性事件）； historical 强调 “与历史相关的”（historical research 历史研究）。 -y 有时需双写辅音字母（如 sun→sunny）或去 - e（如 nice→nice）。 2. 表示 “与…… 相关 / 属于……” 的后缀 这类后缀用于说明事物的归属、来源或关联，常见于描述学科、领域或地域。 后缀 含义 用法 示例 -an/-ian …… 的（表国家 / 人） 加在国家 / 地点名词后 American（美国的）、Canadian（加拿大的） -ese …… 的（表国家 / 语言） 加在国家 / 地点名词后 Chinese（中国的）、Japanese（日本的） -ic …… 的（表领域 / 学科） 加在学科或领域名词后 atomic（原子的）、electronic（电子的） -ary/-ory 与…… 相关的 加在名词后，表 “属于…… 的” legendary（传奇的） 3. 表示 “倾向于……/ 易于……” 的后缀 这类后缀用于描述人或事物的倾向、习惯或特性，常用于心理学、行为学等场景。 后缀 含义 用法 示例 -able/-ible 可…… 的，能…… 的 加在动词后，表被动能力 readable（可读的）、adjustable（可调节的） -ive 具有…… 倾向的 加在动词 / 名词后，表性质 active（活跃的）、creative（有创造力的） -ous 有…… 倾向的 部分词中表 “易于…… 的” anxious（焦虑的）、curious（好奇的） -ly 具有…… 性质的 加在名词后表特征 friendly（友好的）、lovely（可爱的） 4. 表示 “状态 / 过程” 的后缀 这类后缀用于描述事物所处的状态、正在进行的动作或完成的结果，常见于分词转化的形容词。 后缀 含义 用法 示例 -ing 令人…… 的（主动） 现在分词作形容词，表特征 interesting（有趣的）、boring（无聊的） -ed 感到…… 的（被动） 过去分词作形容词，表感受 interested（感兴趣的）、bored（无聊的） -ent/-ant 处于…… 状态的 加在动词后，表持续状态 dependent（依赖的）、bril 5. 其他常见后缀 后缀 含义 示例 -en 由…… 制成的 wooden（木制的）、golden（金色的） -some 令…… 的，易于…… 的 tiresome（烦人的）、handsome（英俊的） -fold 倍的，重的 twofold（两倍的）、manifold（多样的） 经典例句强化记忆 -al：Environmental protection is crucial for sustainable development. （环境保护对可持续发展至关重要。） -ous：The mountain trail was dangerous due to the heavy rain. （由于大雨，山路很危险。） -able：This new app is reliable and easy to navigate. （这款新应用程序可靠且易于操作。） -ed：She felt disappointed when she failed the exam. （考试不及格时，她感到很失望。） -y：The cloudy sky indicated that it might rain soon. （多云的天空预示着可能很快会下雨。） Activity : Work in groups and finish the tasks. What ar parallel structures? The speech uses a number of parallel structures. Find them in the speech. Parallel structures use the same pattern of words or sentences. They can add balance to sentences and make the language more powerful and effective. 平行结构的作用 增强语言节奏感：结构对称，朗朗上口，便于记忆。 例： “I came, I saw, I conquered.”（Julius Caesar） 提升逻辑清晰度：并列或对比关系一目了然，避免歧义。 例： He prefers watching movies to reading books.（对比清晰） 强化表达力度：重复的结构可突出重点，增强感染力。 例： “We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds...”（Winston Churchill） The parallel structures used in the speech: Today is the start of a new term, the start of a three-year journey and the start of a promising future. The path before you leads to a world full of challenges: a new environment, new knowledge and new ways of thinking. Who knows what beautiful works of art you will create, what medical advances you will make or what amazing technologies you will develop! The possibilities are endless, and I have confidence in your ability to make a difference to your family, to your community and to our country. Take advantage of your classes, learn from your teachers and classmates, and make use of our school facilities. Of equal importance are good study habits, useful skills and a positive attitude. Carefully plan your study, set clear goals and balance your schoolwork with other activities. Be confident, do your best and make us proud! 经典例句赏析 “Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.” （John F. Kennedy） —— ask not...ask what... 结构平行，强调对比。 “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness...” （Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities） —— 重复句式 it was... 形成平行，增强叙事节奏感。 “To live is to suffer, to survive is to find some meaning in the suffering.” （Friedrich Nietzsche） —— to live is to suffer 与 to survive is to find... 结构对称，深化哲理。 Retell the speech “Realizing your potential” with the help of outline. Speech Outline The opening of the speech The development of the speech The closing of the speech Senior high school is the start of a promising future. Senior high school provides challenges and opportunities. One can acquire great knowledge, enjoy personal growth and realize one’s potential. “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” Realizing your great potential depends on yourself. （一）词形变化 1.__________n.& vt.挑战;质疑→__________adj.挑战性的 2.___________vt.获得,得到→___________n.(知识、技能等的)获得,得到 3._________n.进步,进展;前进 vt.& vi.发展,进步→________adj.高级的;先进的 4.________adj.令人惊奇的,令人惊喜的→________adj.大为惊奇→_____n.惊奇 5.______n.信心,信任;把握→_______adj.有自信心的,自信的 6._______adj.相等的;平等的n.同等的人(物)→______n.平等;相等 7._______ vt.& vi.改进,改善→________n.改进,改善 8.______adj.有责任,负责;可靠的→________n.责任 9.______adj.自主的,有主见的;自立的→______n.自主 10._________vt.提醒,使想起→________n.引起回忆的事物;提醒人的事物 Homework 假设你是李华，在学习了 “Realizing your potential” 这篇课文后，你对如何发挥个人潜能有了更深刻的认识。请你给你的美国笔友 Tom 写一封邮件，分享你的想法。内容包括：​ 介绍你从课文中学到的关于发挥潜能的方法（如利用学校资源、养成良好学习习惯等）；​ 结合自己的实际情况，举例说明你将如何运用这些方法来发挥自己的潜能；​ 询问 Tom 对于发挥个人潜能的看法。​ 注意：​ 词数 80 左右；​ 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；​ 邮件的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。​ Dear Tom,​ How is it going? I hope this email finds you well. Recently, I studied a passage called “Realizing your potential” in my English class, and I would like to share my thoughts with you.​ ​​ I am looking forward to hearing your ideas about realizing potential.​ Best regards,​ Li Hua （二）书面表达​ Thank you for your attention! $$