内容正文:
Unit 1 Reading and Thinking & Reading for Writing
(阅读课讲义)
目录
1. Lead in
2. Pre-reading
3. While Reading-Text1
4. Post Reading-Text1 Analysis
5. While Reading-Text2
6. Post Reading-Text2 Analysis
7. Post Reading-Language Building
8. Homework
1. Lead in
一、观看两个短视频,直观了解英国和美国高中生的一天,与中国高中生的一天进行差异对比。
What are the differences of high school life in different countries?
二、回答问题
What challenges or difficulties have you met since entering senior high school? How will you deal with them?
2. Pre-reading
一、话题词汇预热
1. 词义连连看
1. title A. a fully grown person; no longer a child or teenager.
2. topic B. to move forward; to make progress in skills or technology.
3. advance C. more than what is usual, normal, or expected; additional.
4. literature D. to give all your attention or effort to something.
5. adult E. a plan or timetable that shows when things will happen.
6. extra adj. F. all the people born and living at about the same time.
7. graduate G. the name given to a book, an article, a poem, or a song.
8. schedule H. novels, plays, and poetry that are considered to have value.
9. generation I. the subject or main idea that people write, talk, or learn about.
10. focus J. to finish school or university successfully and get a degree.
答案:
1.G 2.I 3.B 4.H 5.A 6.C 7.J 8.E 9.F 10.D
2. 语境记单词
Going to senior high school brings exciting 1.______ (挑战). As a 2.______ (新生), Jason initially felt 3.______ (困惑的) by his complicated course schedule. The new environment was so confusing that he couldn't handle it well. To escape the pressure, he became 4.______ (上瘾的) to online games. 5.______ (明显地), this bad 6.______ (行为) made it hard for him to 7.______ (集中注意力) on his lessons.
Realizing he had to take 8.______ (责任) for his future, Jason decided to 9.______ (放弃) his bad habits. He asked his English teacher for advice, who 10.______ (建议) a wonderful 11.______ (解决办法): balancing study with extra-curricular activities.
Following her advice, Jason 12.______ (报名参加) for the Literature Club because he was 13.______ (被吸引) to poetry. By practicing every day, he can now speak 14.______ (流利的) English and hopes to become an 15.______ (编辑) after graduating. He feels proud because he is finally responsible for himself.
答案:
1.challenges 2.freshman 3.confused 4.addicted 5.Obviously 6.behaviour 7.focus 8.responsibility
9.quit 10.recommended 11.solution 12.signed up 13.attracted 14.fluent 15.editor
2、 背景知识铺垫
1. 文化与学制背景:
What is a "Freshman"?
In many English-speaking countries, such as the US, high school usually lasts for four years (Grades 9 to 12). Students in different grades have distinct names:
Grade 9: Freshman (高一/新校友 — fresh implies new and inexperienced)
Grade 10: Sophomore (高二学生)
Grade 11: Junior (高三学生)
Grade 12: Senior (高四/毕业班学生)
Q: Why does the text use "The Freshman Challenge" as the title instead of "The Grade 10 Challenge"?
答案: The word "freshman" emphasizes the status of being new, inexperienced, and facing an unfamiliar environment, which perfectly sets the theme of encountering and overcoming unexpected challenges.
2. 课程与校园生活:Credit System & Clubs
Unlike junior high school where everyone takes the exact same classes, senior high school life (both abroad and under China's New Gaokao system) introduces:
Elective Courses (选修课) & Credit System (学分制): Students have the freedom and responsibility to choose courses based on their own interests and future career plans (e.g., Advanced Literature, Chemistry).
Student Clubs (学生社团): An essential part of teenage life to develop potential and make friends (e.g., Football Club, Volunteer Club, Debating Society).
三、根据标题和插图,预测文章的主要内容。
According to the title and illustration, can you predict what’s the main idea of the passage?
3. While Reading-Text1
Activity 1: Read for main idea.
Para 1: Senior high school is a challenge.
Para 2: .
Para 3: .
Para 4: .
答案:
Para 2: Adam had to think very carefully about which courses he wanted to take.
Para 3: Adam had to choose extra-curricular activities.
Para 4: Adam will have to study harder in the future and get used to being responsible for a lot more.
1.What’s the main idea of the text?
答案: The text mainly talks about the challenges Adam met at senior high school.
2.What’s the text type of the text?
A. Narration B. Argumentation C. Exposition D. Description
答案: A
【解析】从文章人称和内容来看:本文通篇使用第一人称("I"),作者Adam像是在讲故事一样,向读者讲述了自己刚升入高中的亲身经历。文章依次叙述了他在开学初遇到的挑战,包括如何选课、尝试加入足球队受挫后转而加入志愿者俱乐部,以及他对未来高中学习生活的担忧与决心。这种以叙述人物经历和事件发展为主的写作方式,是典型的记叙文(Narration)特征。
Activity 2: Read globally
Para 1: Going from junior high school to senior high school is a really big challenge
Challenge
Feeling
Solution
Para 2
Para 3
Para 4
答案:
Para 1: Going from junior high school to senior high school is a really big challenge
Challenge
Feeling
Solution
Para 2
Choosing the suitable courses.
Careful/Serious
The school adviser helped him choose suitable courses.
Para 3
Making the school football team.
Unhappy
He will find a way to improve in order to make the team next year.
Para 4
Keeping up with other students in his advanced course and getting used to all the homework.
Worried/Happy/Confident
He will try to study harder and get used to being responsible for a bit more.
Activity 3: Read for details
1.What courses did Adam choose? Which one do you think would be his favourite? Why?
2.What is Adam worried about?
3.Is Adam confident that he will get used to senior high school life? How do you know?
1.Adam chose maths, English, chemistry, world history and Chinese. Advanced literature would be his favourite.
2. He is worried about keeping up with the other students in his advanced course and getting used to all the homework.
3. Adam seems confident because he says that he is happy to be there, and he will be well prepared for university or whatever else comes in the future.
Activity 4: Read for inference
1.What is the function of Paragraph 1?
2.What does "make the team" in Paragraph 3 mean?
答案:
1. To lead in the topic.
2. “Make the team” means to try out and then be allowed to join a sports team.
4. Post Reading-Text1 Analysis
1. Make a summary
2. What kind of person do you think Adam is? Why?
答案: He is brave.(I know that Chinese is a very difficult language, but I hope to be fluent when I graduate.)
He is determined/persistent.(I tried to join the school football team... so that I can make the team next year.)
He is warm-hearted/kind.( I joined a volunteer club... hand out food to homeless people in the community.)
He is responsible and hard-working. (I know I'll have to study harder...get used to being responsible for a lot more.)
He is well-planned.(I'll be well prepared for university or whatever else comes in the future. I hope to be fluent when I graduate. I'll find a way to improve on my own...)
3. Do you face the same challenges as Adam? What other challenges are you facing?
4. What are some differences between Adam’s school life and your school life?
5. While Reading-Text2
1.语篇对比表
Reading and Thinking
Reading for Writing
主题 (Theme)
个人成长与自我认知:侧重叙述高一新生的个人经历、心理变化及对挑战的态度。
人际沟通与问题解决:侧重于针对他人困境提供建议,关注同伴支持与人际互动。
文体与结构 (Structure)
叙事文(Personal Narrative):采用“总-分”结构。先总述挑战,再分段从选课、社团、学业压力三个方面叙述。
应用文(Letter of Advice):格式严谨,包含日期、称呼、正文(共情-建议-预期)、结语、署名。结构是典型的“问题-解决方案”模型。
语言风格 (Language)
第一人称与情感化:使用大量心理动词(confusing, worried, happy)和表示个人决心的词汇(won't quit, try harder)。语调亲切、真诚。
第二人称与建议性:多使用建议句式(I recommend that..., You should..., Why not...?)。语调客观、理性、关怀,具有较强的工具性和功能性。
2.Read for structure
How many parts should be included in a letter of advice?
答案: A good letter of advice should have a clear structure (including Date, Greeting, Body, Close and Signature).
2. Read for content
Find and mark the parts of the letter that match the following points.
A.I know what the problem is. B. I understand how you feel.
C.This is my advice and reasons D. I think my advice will help.
答案:
A: You wrote that you are very worried about your friend, Chen Lei. You think that your friend plays computer games too often and spends too much time online.
B: I understand quite well that you are anxious and feel terrible.
C: I recommend that ... his behaviour. It is not unusual ... world. But spending ... in life. Some students ... family life. I think ... new hobbies. Why not ... together?
D: I am sure he will listen to you, since you are his good friend.
3. Read for language
What’s the function of Part B-Understanding? What other expressions can be used?
答案: To show empathy.
I am sorry to hear that ...; It happens to everyone.; It is totally normal to feel this way.; I know how it feels to...; Everyone will have one of those periods when things seem to be going wrong.
What expressions does Ms Luo use to make suggestions? Circle them.
答案: I recommend that...; I think you should...; Why not...?
What other expressions can you use when you give advice?
答案: You’d better ...; Why don’t you...? How about...? I’d like to suggest...; If I were you, I would...; I feel that it would be helpful if...; You might as well...
What would you say when you end the letter of advice?
答案: I hope these suggestions will be of help to you.
Whatever you decide to do, good luck!
I will be glad if you find my suggestions practical and useful.
6. Post Reading-Text2 Analysis
1. Structure Map
2. Analyze Writing methods
Read and Compare the two versions. Which one is better? Why?
A: Why not join a volunteer group that helps other people?
B: Why not join a volunteer group that helps other people? It will give you a chance to meet and be around others. Helping others makes us feel better.
答案:B is better. Because B includes advice and reasons.
Adding reasons can make your advice more concrete and convincing.
3.Ask students to choose one of the teenagers and discuss his/her problem. Then have students list possible suggestions and reasons.
答案:
Name
Suggestions
Reasons
Eric
Try listening to your parents.
Invite them out for something to eat.
Maybe they aren’t listening to you because you don’t listen to them.
This will give you a chance to speak to them without distractions.
Xu Ting
Join a volunteer group.
Connect with your parents online.
This will give you a chance to be around other people, and help you realise that other people have problems, too.
Just because they are far away, it doesn’t mean that you can’t talk to them.
Min Ho
Ask a mutual friend to introduce you to her.
Find chances to get together in groups where she is a group member.
Your friend will be able to help you break the ice with her and provide encouragement to you.
If you are in a group, it takes all the pressure off, and you can interact with her in a relaxing setting.
7. Post Reading-Language Building
1.短语翻译
14 / 17
学科网(北京)股份有限公司
学科网(北京)股份有限公司
1.高一新生挑战____________________
2.令人困惑的课表____________________
3.高级文学____________________
4.课外活动____________________
5.报名参加____________________
6.对……负责____________________
7.寻求建议____________________
8.专注于____________________
9.打破僵局____________________
10.尝试新爱好____________________
答案:freshman challenge; confusing schedule; advanced literature; extra-curricular activities; sign up for; take responsibility for; ask for advice; focus on; break the ice; try new hobbies.
2.高级句式
句式①:so... that... 引导的结果状语从句
【课文原句】The new environment was so confusing that he couldn't handle it well.
【例句拓展】The schedule of senior high school is so complicated that many freshmen feel stressed.
句式②:recommend / suggest 引导的宾语从句(虚拟语气)
【课文原句】I recommend that you quit playing computer games.
【例句拓展】I recommend that you (should) sign up for the Literature Club to improve your English.
句式③:where 引导的定语从句(修饰地点/抽象空间)
【课文原句】Find chances to get together in groups, where she is a group member.
【例句拓展】He joined a volunteer club, where he could hand out food to homeless people.
句式④:V-ing / V-ed 短语(非谓语动词)作状语
【课文原句】Realizing he had to take responsibility for his future, Jason decided to quit his bad habits.
【例句拓展】Attracted to poetry, Jason spent plenty of time reading advanced literature.
3.小试牛刀
· 句型转换
1.Because he realized he had to take responsibility for his future, Jason decided to quit his bad habits.
【非谓语动词改写】 ____________________ he had to take responsibility for his future, Jason decided to quit his bad habits.
2.The freshman felt confused by the schedule. He became addicted to online games.
【so... that... 句型合并】 The freshman felt __________ confused by the schedule __________ he became addicted to online games.
· 翻译填空
3. 老师建议我们应当专注于课堂,并对自己的行为负责。
The teacher suggested that we _____________ (focus) on our lessons and be responsible for our behaviour.
4. 徐婷加入了一个青年志愿者社团,在那个社团里她可以照顾他人。
Xu Ting joined a youth volunteer club, __________ she could take care of others.
答案:
1.Realizing
【解析】主语 Jason 与 realize 之间是主动关系,去连词 Because 后将谓语动词变为现在分词作状语。
2.so; that
【解析】考查“太……以至于……”的结果状语从句。
3.(should) focus
【解析】suggest(建议)后面的宾语从句需使用虚拟语气,结构为 (should) + 动词原形。
4.where
【解析】考查非限制性定语从句,先行词为 club,在从句中作地点状语,故用关系副词 where
8. Homework
读后续写单句写作(so...that...表达情绪的倒装句)
1.我感到如此惊讶和感动,以至于一句话也说不出来。
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2.我吓得不轻,拼命地拉扯并疯狂地敲打着南瓜。
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3.她太开心了,眼泪都笑了出来。
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4.他的焦虑太强烈,连手指都在颤抖。
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5.这个消息太令人震惊,他僵在原地说不出话。
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6.他的恐惧太剧烈,连脚步声都听不清了。
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7.他的怒火太盛,拳头攥得指节发白。
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8.我感激不尽,紧紧握住他的手,真诚地说了声“谢谢”。
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9.我无比自豪,微微抬起下巴,笑意在脸上迅速蔓延。
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10.我困惑不已,眉头紧锁,站在原地不知所措。
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答案:
1.So surprised and moved was I that I couldn’t say a word out.
2.So frightened was I that I pulled, and banged the pumpkin frantically.
3.So joyful was she that tears of laughter rolled down her cheeks.
4.So intense was his anxiety that his fingers trembled uncontrollably.
5.So shocking was the news that he froze in place, unable to speak.
6.So overwhelming was his fear that he couldn’t even hear his own footsteps.
7.So fierce was his anger that his knuckles whitened as he clenched his fists.
8.So grateful was I that I held his hands tightly and whispered a sincere “thank you”.
9.So proud was I that I lifted my chin slightly and a bright smile spread across my face.
10.So confused was I that I frowned deeply and stood still, not knowing what to do next.
$Unit 1 Reading and Thinking & Reading for Writing
(阅读课讲义)
目录
1. Lead in
2. Pre-reading
3. While Reading-Text1
4. Post Reading-Text1 Analysis
5. While Reading-Text2
6. Post Reading-Text2 Analysis
7. Post Reading-Language Building
8. Homework
1. Lead in
一、观看两个短视频,直观了解英国和美国高中生的一天,与中国高中生的一天进行差异对比。
What are the differences of high school life in different countries?
二、回答问题
What challenges or difficulties have you met since entering senior high school? How will you deal with them?
2. Pre-reading
一、话题词汇预热
1. 词义连连看
1. title A. a fully grown person; no longer a child or teenager.
2. topic B. to move forward; to make progress in skills or technology.
3. advance C. more than what is usual, normal, or expected; additional.
4. literature D. to give all your attention or effort to something.
5. adult E. a plan or timetable that shows when things will happen.
6. extra adj. F. all the people born and living at about the same time.
7. graduate G. the name given to a book, an article, a poem, or a song.
8. schedule H. novels, plays, and poetry that are considered to have value.
9. generation I. the subject or main idea that people write, talk, or learn about.
10. focus J. to finish school or university successfully and get a degree.
2. 语境记单词
Going to senior high school brings exciting 1.______ (挑战). As a 2.______ (新生), Jason initially felt 3.______ (困惑的) by his complicated course schedule. The new environment was so confusing that he couldn't handle it well. To escape the pressure, he became 4.______ (上瘾的) to online games. 5.______ (明显地), this bad 6.______ (行为) made it hard for him to 7.______ (集中注意力) on his lessons.
Realizing he had to take 8.______ (责任) for his future, Jason decided to 9.______ (放弃) his bad habits. He asked his English teacher for advice, who 10.______ (建议) a wonderful 11.______ (解决办法): balancing study with extra-curricular activities.
Following her advice, Jason 12.______ (报名参加) for the Literature Club because he was 13.______ (被吸引) to poetry. By practicing every day, he can now speak 14.______ (流利的) English and hopes to become an 15.______ (编辑) after graduating. He feels proud because he is finally responsible for himself.
2、 背景知识铺垫
1. 文化与学制背景:
What is a "Freshman"?
In many English-speaking countries, such as the US, high school usually lasts for four years (Grades 9 to 12). Students in different grades have distinct names:
Grade 9: Freshman (高一/新校友 — fresh implies new and inexperienced)
Grade 10: Sophomore (高二学生)
Grade 11: Junior (高三学生)
Grade 12: Senior (高四/毕业班学生)
Q: Why does the text use "The Freshman Challenge" as the title instead of "The Grade 10 Challenge"?
2. 课程与校园生活:Credit System & Clubs
Unlike junior high school where everyone takes the exact same classes, senior high school life (both abroad and under China's New Gaokao system) introduces:
Elective Courses (选修课) & Credit System (学分制): Students have the freedom and responsibility to choose courses based on their own interests and future career plans (e.g., Advanced Literature, Chemistry).
Student Clubs (学生社团): An essential part of teenage life to develop potential and make friends (e.g., Football Club, Volunteer Club, Debating Society).
三、根据标题和插图,预测文章的主要内容。
According to the title and illustration, can you predict what’s the main idea of the passage?
3. While Reading-Text1
Activity 1: Read for main idea.
Para 1: Senior high school is a challenge.
Para 2: .
Para 3: .
Para 4: .
1.What’s the main idea of the text?
2.What’s the text type of the text?
A. Narration B. Argumentation C. Exposition D. Description
Activity 2: Read globally
Para 1: Going from junior high school to senior high school is a really big challenge
Challenge
Feeling
Solution
Para 2
Para 3
Para 4
Activity 3: Read for details
1.What courses did Adam choose? Which one do you think would be his favourite? Why?
2.What is Adam worried about?
3.Is Adam confident that he will get used to senior high school life? How do you know?
Activity 4: Read for inference
1.What is the function of Paragraph 1?
2.What does "make the team" in Paragraph 3 mean?
4. Post Reading-Text1 Analysis
1. Make a summary
1. What kind of person do you think Adam is? Why?
2. Do you face the same challenges as Adam? What other challenges are you facing?
3. What are some differences between Adam’s school life and your school life?
5. While Reading-Text2
1.语篇对比表
Reading and Thinking
Reading for Writing
主题 (Theme)
个人成长与自我认知:侧重叙述高一新生的个人经历、心理变化及对挑战的态度。
人际沟通与问题解决:侧重于针对他人困境提供建议,关注同伴支持与人际互动。
文体与结构 (Structure)
叙事文(Personal Narrative):采用“总-分”结构。先总述挑战,再分段从选课、社团、学业压力三个方面叙述。
应用文(Letter of Advice):格式严谨,包含日期、称呼、正文(共情-建议-预期)、结语、署名。结构是典型的“问题-解决方案”模型。
语言风格 (Language)
第一人称与情感化:使用大量心理动词(confusing, worried, happy)和表示个人决心的词汇(won't quit, try harder)。语调亲切、真诚。
第二人称与建议性:多使用建议句式(I recommend that..., You should..., Why not...?)。语调客观、理性、关怀,具有较强的工具性和功能性。
2.Read for structure
How many parts should be included in a letter of advice?
2. Read for content
Find and mark the parts of the letter that match the following points.
A.I know what the problem is. B. I understand how you feel.
C.This is my advice and reasons D. I think my advice will help.
3. Read for language
What’s the function of Part B-Understanding? What other expressions can be used?
What expressions does Ms Luo use to make suggestions? Circle them.
What other expressions can you use when you give advice?
What would you say when you end the letter of advice?
6. Post Reading-Text2 Analysis
1. Structure Map
2. Analyze Writing methods
Read and Compare the two versions. Which one is better? Why?
A: Why not join a volunteer group that helps other people?
B: Why not join a volunteer group that helps other people? It will give you a chance to meet and be around others. Helping others makes us feel better.
3.Ask students to choose one of the teenagers and discuss his/her problem. Then have students list possible suggestions and reasons.
7. Post Reading-Language Building
1.短语翻译
14 / 17
学科网(北京)股份有限公司
学科网(北京)股份有限公司
1.高一新生挑战____________________
2.令人困惑的课表____________________
3.高级文学____________________
4.课外活动____________________
5.报名参加____________________
6.对……负责____________________
7.寻求建议____________________
8.专注于____________________
9.打破僵局____________________
10.尝试新爱好____________________
2.高级句式
句式①:so... that... 引导的结果状语从句
【课文原句】The new environment was so confusing that he couldn't handle it well.
【例句拓展】The schedule of senior high school is so complicated that many freshmen feel stressed.
句式②:recommend / suggest 引导的宾语从句(虚拟语气)
【课文原句】I recommend that you quit playing computer games.
【例句拓展】I recommend that you (should) sign up for the Literature Club to improve your English.
句式③:where 引导的定语从句(修饰地点/抽象空间)
【课文原句】Find chances to get together in groups, where she is a group member.
【例句拓展】He joined a volunteer club, where he could hand out food to homeless people.
句式④:V-ing / V-ed 短语(非谓语动词)作状语
【课文原句】Realizing he had to take responsibility for his future, Jason decided to quit his bad habits.
【例句拓展】Attracted to poetry, Jason spent plenty of time reading advanced literature.
3.小试牛刀
· 句型转换
1.Because he realized he had to take responsibility for his future, Jason decided to quit his bad habits.
【非谓语动词改写】 ____________________ he had to take responsibility for his future, Jason decided to quit his bad habits.
2.The freshman felt confused by the schedule. He became addicted to online games.
【so... that... 句型合并】 The freshman felt __________ confused by the schedule __________ he became addicted to online games.
· 翻译填空
3. 老师建议我们应当专注于课堂,并对自己的行为负责。
The teacher suggested that we _____________ (focus) on our lessons and be responsible for our behaviour.
4. 徐婷加入了一个青年志愿者社团,在那个社团里她可以照顾他人。
Xu Ting joined a youth volunteer club, __________ she could take care of others.
8. Homework
读后续写单句写作(so...that...表达情绪的倒装句)
1.我感到如此惊讶和感动,以至于一句话也说不出来。
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2.我吓得不轻,拼命地拉扯并疯狂地敲打着南瓜。
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3.她太开心了,眼泪都笑了出来。
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4.他的焦虑太强烈,连手指都在颤抖。
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5.这个消息太令人震惊,他僵在原地说不出话。
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6.他的恐惧太剧烈,连脚步声都听不清了。
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7.他的怒火太盛,拳头攥得指节发白。
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8.我感激不尽,紧紧握住他的手,真诚地说了声“谢谢”。
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9.我无比自豪,微微抬起下巴,笑意在脸上迅速蔓延。
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10.我困惑不已,眉头紧锁,站在原地不知所措。
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