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M1U1 Back to school
单词&文章讲解
1. potential n. 潜力;可能性. adj. 潜在的,可能的
potentially adv.潜在地,可能地
potential for (doing) sth 做某事的可能性
have the potential to do sth 有潜力做某事
realize/achieve/fulfil one’s potential 发挥某人的潜能
2. senior adj. 中学的(招收11或13岁以上学生); 级别高的; 高级水平的; 老年的. n. 级别(或地位)较高者; 较…年长的人; 高水平运动员
senior to 比...高(职务/级别);比...资格老
be...years sb’s senior=be sb’s senior by...years 比某人年长...岁
反义词 junior
3. path n.道路;小路;成功的途径
4. challenge n. & vt. 挑战; 质疑
challenging adj. 具有挑战性的
face/meet/rise to/accept/take up/take on a challenge
面对/迎接/接受挑战
challenge sb to sth 向某人挑战某事;强烈建议某人做某事
challenge sb to do sth 对某人做某事表示怀疑;激励某人做某事
5. thinking n. 思维, 思想; 想法
think v.想法,认为,思考
6. positive adj. 积极乐观的; 良好的, 正面的
negative adj. 消极的;负面的
7. opportunity n. 机会, 时机
have the opportunity to do sth 有做某事的机会
seize/lose 抓住/失去机会
8. lie in 存在于,在于;取决于
lie vi. lie - lied -lied -lying 说谎;撒谎
lie - lay - lain -lying 躺;位于;在于
lie down 躺下 lie to sb about sth 关于某事向某人说谎
n. 谎言 a white lie 善意的谎言 tell a lie 撒谎
9. rise to 能够处理
rise vi. 升起;上升 n.增长
rise by...增长了...
on the rise 在增长;在增加
10. acquire vt. 获得, 得到
11. effort n. 努力, 费力的事; 试图
make an effort/every effort/efforts to do sth 努力做某事
spare no effort to do sth 不遗余力地做某事
without effort 容易地,不费力地
12. advance n. 进步, 进展; 前进, 行进. vt. & vi. 发展, 进步
advanced adj.高级的;先进的
make advances/an advanece in 在某方面进步,进展
in advance 预先;提前
advance a programme 提出一个方案
advance on/upon/towards 向...推进/挺进
13. amazing adj. 令人大为惊奇的,令人惊喜的
amaze vt. 使大为惊奇,使惊愕(=astonish)→ amazing adj. 令人大为惊奇的,令人惊喜的→amazed adj.大为惊奇的,惊讶的→n. amazement 吃惊,惊奇
14. confidence n. 信心,信任;把握
have confidence in... 对……有信心
have confidence to do sth有信心做某事
confident adj.自信的;有信心的;有把握的
be/feel confident of(doing)sth对(做)某事有把握
be confident about/in sth.对某事有信心
confidently adv.自信地
15. make a difference 起作用,有影响
differ vi.不同于;有分歧
differ(from.)in.…(与……)在……方面不同
differ(with sb)about/on/over sth(与某人)在某事上持不同意见
different adj不同的
be different from与……有所不同
differently adv.有差别地
16. make the most of 充分利用,尽情享受
take advantage of 利用
make full use of
make the best of
18. take advantage of 利用
have the advantage of 具有……的有利条件
have the/an advantage over…胜过/优于……
be at an advantage 占优势
to one’s advantage 对某人有利
17. resource n. 资源;资料;谋略
19. facility n. 设施,设备;场所
20. equal adj. 相同的,相等的,平等的; 相当的,能胜任的. n. 同等的 人(物). vt. 与……相等;比得上
equally adv.相同地,相等地,平等地
equality n.平等
unequally n.不平等
be equal to 与...相等;能胜任/应付...
be without equal 无与伦比,无敌
21.attitude n.态度,看法
an attitude towards/to 对...的态度和看法
22. goal n.目标;进球得分
realize one’s goal 实现某人的目标
23. balance vt. 同等重视;(使)保持平衡; 权衡重要性.
n. 均衡,平衡;平衡能力 n.余额
balanced adj. 均衡的
keep a balance between…and…保持……与……的平衡
24. improve vt. & vi. 改进,改善
improvement n.改善,提高
25. last but not least 最后但同样重要的是
26. well-rounded adj.全面发展的;面面俱到的
27. individual n. 个人. adj. 单独的,个别的
28. character n. 品质,性格; 特点; 人物,角色; 文字
characteristic adj.特有的;典型的 n.特征;特色;特点
the major/leading character 主角
Chinese character 汉字
29. responsible adj. 有责任,负责;可靠的
be responsible for…对……负责
responsibility n.[U,C] 责任,义务
It’s one’s responsibility to do sth.某人有责任做某事。
take/accept/shoulder responsibility for…承担……责任
a sense of responsibility
irresponsible adj. 不负责任的
30.ahead adv.(时间、空间)向前;提前;在前面
ahead of time 提早;提前
go ahead 走在前面,先走;向前走;用吧;做吧;走吧
31.forward adv. 向将来;向前;进展,前进
look forward to 盼望,期待
32.independent adj.自主的,有主见的;自立的
be independent of 不依赖...
independence n. 依靠
depend vi.依靠
depend on 取决于;受...的影响
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
Welcome to the unit
Lead-in
Self-study
A principal’s speech transcript
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.
Para. 1
Para. 2
Para. 3
Para. 4
Para. 5
Para. 6
Opening
Body
Conclusion
Guidance & exploration
Read for structure
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.
Read the speech transcript and find the topic sentence for each paragraph.
A1
Welcome of students’ arrival
Definition of potential
Advice on realizing potential
Description of school life
Advice on realizing potential
Expectation of students
Realizing your potential
Hello,everyone! Welcome to senior high school!Today is the start of a new term,the start of a three-year journey and the start of a promising future.
发挥你的潜能
大家好!欢迎来上高中!今天是新学期的开始;这也是三年征程的开始,也是光明未来的开始。
I can't wait to describe to you what senior high school life is like.The path before you leads to a world full of challenges:a new environment,new knowledge and new ways of thinking.However,for those of you with a positive mind,opportunity lies in each challenge.
我迫不及待地要向你们描述一下高中生活是什么样子的。摆在你们面前的道路将通向一个充满挑战的世界:新的环境、新的知识和新的思维方式。但是,对你们当中思维积极的人来说,机会存在于每一个挑战中。
When you rise to the challenges,you will have the opportunity to acquire great knowledge and enjoy personal growth. Most importantly,your time and effort at senior high school will open the door to your potential.
当你们能够迎接这些挑战的时候,你们就有机会获得丰富的知识并享受个人成长的乐趣。最重要的是,你们在高中的时间和努力将打开你们的潜能之门。
“What is potential?”you may ask. Put simply,potential is your natural ability that can be developed when you try hard enough.Who knows what beautiful works of art you will create,what medical advances you will make or what amazing technologies you will develop!
你可能要问,“什么是潜能?”简而言之,潜能是你与生俱来的能力,当你足够努力时,潜能就能得到开发。谁知道你会创作出多么美丽的艺术品,取得什么医学上的进步,或者研发出什么惊人的技术!
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. Over the next three years,you will discover your potential while you develop as a student and as a person.
可能性是无限的,我相信你有能力改变你的家庭、你的社区和我们的国家。在今后的三年里,你们作为学生和个体成长的同时,将会发现自己的潜能。
To fully realize your potential,it is important for you to make the most of our school resources. Take advantage of your classes,learn from your teachers and classmates,and make use of our school facilities.There are also a lot of school activities for you.Join a club or two,and take an active part in different sports.
为了充分发挥你们的潜能,充分利用我们学校的资源是很重要的。利用你们的课堂,向老师和同学学习,并利用我们学校的设备。学校也有很多课外活动供你们参加。要加入一两个俱乐部,积极参加各种体育活动。
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. As a senior high school student,you must make efforts to improve your communication and problem solving skills.
同样重要的还有良好的学习习惯、实用的技能和积极的态度。仔细安排你的学习,设定明确的目标,平衡你的学业和其他活动。作为一名高中生,你必须努力提高你的沟通和解决问题的技巧。
Last but not least,always look on the bright side and never lose hope,even in difficult situations. In time you will find yourself growing into a well-rounded individual.
最后但同样重要的是,要经常看到光明的一面,即使在困难的处境下也不要失去希望。最后,你们会发现自己逐渐全面成长。
As LaoTzu wisely said,“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” You need to make a continuous effort to train your mind and develop your character. Senior high school will help you learn and grow,yet you alone are responsible for realizing your great potential. Be confident,do your best and make us proud!
正如老子的哲言:“千里之行,始于足下。”你需要不断努力来训练你的思维,培养你的性格。高中会有助于你的学习和成长,但是你自己有责任发挥你的巨大潜能。你要自信,尽你所能,让我们为你骄傲!
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