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Unit 1 Extended Reading
School life in the UK
Language points
1. 高中是学生发展独立思维的重要阶段。
2. 经过一段时间之后,你会对自己更有信心。
3. 你应该尽量利用每一个学习机会。
4. 令人惊讶的是技术进步如此迅猛。
1. Senior high school is an important period for students to develop independent thinking.
2. In time, you will have more confidence in yourself.
OR: In time, you will be more confident in yourself.
3. You should try your best to take advantage of every chance to learn.
4. Amazingly, technology advances are so rapid/fast.
= It is amazing that technology advances are so rapid/fast.
Revision
5. 简而言之,学生要培养良好的学习习惯。
6. 确立明确的目标是同等重要的。
7. 这张照片让我想起了那场比赛的具体情况。
4. 最后但同样重要的是,尽量多锻炼,保持健康。
5.Put simply, students need to develop good study habits.
6. Setting clear goals is of equal importance.
Of equal importance is setting clear goals.
It is of equal importance to set clear goals.
7. The photo reminds me of the details of the game.
8. Last but not least, try to take much exercise and stay healthy.
Last year, I had the chance to study at a British secondary school as an exchange student. I stayed with a lovely host family and went to school with their son, Daniel . We were both in year ten and we got on well. He is learning Chinese and will come to stay with me this year in China!
Para. 1
L1-2: an exchange student 交换生
exchange sth. for sth. 以某物交换某物
我想把这些英镑兑换成美金。
I'd like to ______________________________ dollars.
exchange pounds for
L2: a lovely host family
一个亲切友好的寄宿家庭
lovely adj. 可爱的 令人愉快的
a host country / city
the host of the TV show
host an evening party
L3: get on/along well (with ...) (和...)相处融洽
Last year, I had the chance __________ (study) at a British secondary school as an exchange student. I stayed with a lovely host family and went to school with their son, Daniel . We were both in year ten and we got on well. He ____________(learn) Chinese and will come to stay with me this year in China!
to study
is learning
...的机会 the chance/opportunity to do
The British school day begins at 9 a. m. and ends at 4 p.m. Students usually have to learn nine subjects at secondary school. Every student in the UK must study English, Maths and the Science subjects: Biology , Chemistry and Physics. Students can also choose 1.________(study) other subjects, such 2.___ History, Art and Business.
to study
as
choose v.—— n. choice
选择做...
choose to do / make a choice to do
such as 例如
Para. 2
The classes are different those in China. Each teacher has their own classroom and the students move around for every lesson. In most of my classes there were only about 20 students. In the beginning, however, it was still tough for me to remember everyone’s name.
move around 四处走动
ask around 四处打听
in the beginning = at first 首先 起初
in the end = at last 最后 终于
look around 环顾四周
my own idea
Para. 3
one's own +n 某人自己的...
a tough choice/ person
The classes are different 1._____ those
in China. Each teacher has their own classroom 2.____ the students move around 3.___ every lesson. In most of my classes there were only about 20 students. In the beginning, 4.________, it was still tough for me 5.___________ (remember) everyone’s name.
from
the classes
and
for
however
to remember
1.The air in the country is fresher than that in the city.
the air
2.The things on the internet are usually cheaper than
those in shops.
the things
同类特指替代词 :that / those
that —— the + n(单数)/ ucn
those —— the + cn (复数)
代替上文同一物: it / they (them)
1.Your story is interesting, but I don't like ____.
2. The conditions are like _______ in the real spaceship.
3. The weather in Beijing is colder than ______in
Guangdong in winter.
4. The ears of a rabbit are longer than _______of a cat.
it
those
that
those
I enjoyed most of the classes, but some of them were quite challenging. Technology classes were fun. I made a clock to take home. The teacher helped me to put the parts together. I like it so much that I still use it as my alarm ! I found Maths quite easy and enjoyable because the material was less advanced in the UK than in China.
Para. 4
fun ucn. 乐趣 有趣的人/事
have fun = have a good time = enjoy oneself 玩得开心
put together 组装 汇集 part 零件
set the alarm 设闹钟
fire alarm 火警
less+原级 没那么...
less expensive less often
The movie was less funny than the book.
电影没有书那么滑稽有趣。
I enjoyed most of the classes, but some of them were quite1.________ (challenge). Technology classes were fun. I made a clock to take home. The teacher helped me put the parts together. I like it so much 2._____ I still use it as my alarm ! I found Maths quite easy and__________ (enjoy) because the material was less 3._________ (advance) in the UK 4._____ in China.
challenging
that
enjoyable
advanced
than
enjoy v. 享受 enjoyable adj.令人愉快的 joy n. 高兴
so/ such ...that ... 如此...以至于...
However, learning in English was a great challenge for me. There were a lot of difficult English words, especially in Geography and Biology. Class discussion is very important in the UK, but I could not make a great contribution because sometimes I wasn't able to express myself clearly in English.
make contributions / a contribution to + doing/n.
= contribute to ...
为...做贡献 / 捐赠给.../ 导致/促成(lead to);
contribution n. 贡献/捐赠 v. contribute
每个人都应当为保护环境做贡献。
Everyone should make a contribution to protecting the environment.
His honesty contributes to his success.
However, 1.________(learn) in English was a great challenge for me. There were a lot of difficult English words, especially in Geography and Biology. Class 2. __________(discuss) is very important in the UK, but I could not make a great 3.__________ (contribute) because sometimes I wasn't able to express 4.______(I) clearly in English.
learning
contribution
myself
was
discussion
express oneself 表达某人的思想
Everyone is willing to contribute food and clothes to the homeless people.
Although there was not as much homework as I was used to, it was still challenging. Fortunately, my teachers and classmates were always helpful and gave me lots of encouragement. My language skills improved over time.
be/get used to doing/n. 习惯于...
be used to do 被用来做...(被动语态)
used to do 过去常常...
1. She is used to ________ (use) the cleaner,which is used __________ (clean ) the house.
2. Now he has got used to _________ (get) up at five o’clock every morning.
3. Wood is often used ___________ (make) desks and chairs.
4. Have you _____________ (习惯) the style of life in the country?
using
to clean
getting
to make
been/got used to
Although there was not as much homework ____ I was used to, it was still challenging. 5._________(fortunate), my teachers and classmates were always 6._______(help) and gave me lots of 7._____________(encourage). My language skills improved over time.
Fortunately
helpful
encouragement
as
1. fortune n. 运气/ 财富 = luck 运气
fortunate adj. = lucky
fortunately adv. = luckily
2. courage n. 勇气
v. encourage 鼓励 discourage 使泄气 阻止
n. encouragement 鼓励
encourage sb to do sth. 鼓励某人做...
discourage sb. from doing 阻止某人...
I am fortunate to have such a good friend. She often encourages me to stick to my goal. Nothing can discourage me from achieving it.
During the hour-long lunchtime I ate in the school dining hall. There were lots of options including bread and butter, chicken pie and puddings , but I still missed my mum's cooking ! After lunch, I often played on the school’s huge sports field with Daniel and his friends. Sometimes we just relaxed under a tree or sat on the grass.
miss 想念 错过 + doing / n.
Para. 5
Para. 6
After school, there were many clubs to join. The one that attracted me most was the Rugby Club. We played once a week, and it was great fun. Also, I enjoyed acting in the Theatre Club. I still have photos of myself acting in William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Joining clubs was a great way to meet British students and make friends with them.
attract v. 吸引 n. attraction 吸引 有吸引力的事物
adj. attractive 吸引人的
In Beijing, there are many tourist ___________. The Great Wall _________ me most. It is also very ____________to foreigners. More and more foreigners _____________by its beauty and come to China.
attractions
attracts
attractive
are attracted
After school, there were many clubs to join. The one that attracted me most was the Rugby Club. We played once a week, and it was great fun. Also, I enjoyed acting in the Theatre Club. I still have photos of myself acting in William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Joining clubs was a great way to meet British students and make friends with them.
three times a day 一天三次
...的方式 /方法 a way to do = of doing
ways to learn English ways of learning English
make friends with sb. 与某人交朋友
After school, there were many clubs ________(join). The one that attracted me most was the Rugby Club. We played once a week, and it was great fun. Also, I enjoyed ______(act) in the Theatre Club. I still have photos of myself acting in William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. ______ (join) clubs was a great way to meet British students and make friends with them.
to join
acting
Joining
there be / have +sb./ sth + to do 有...要....
There is lots of homework to do.
I have something important to tell you.
I am glad 1.________(have) the opportunity 2._____________(experience) this different way of life. I met some great people and learnt a lot about school life in the UK.Daniel and his family were fantastic hosts, and his friends were very nice as well. I can‘t wait for Daniel 4._______(visit ) China.
to have
to experience
be + glad/ sorry / fortunate ... to do
I'm sorry to hear that.
I'm fortunate to have the chance .
I'm excited to see Zhong Nanshang.
wait for sb to do 等某人做...
to visit
Para. 7
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