Unit 1 School Life

Reading School life in the UK

Lead-in What do you know about school life in the UK? What would school life in the UK be like from your imagination? You have a chat with Lee, your oral English teacher from Manchester. Next month you ’ re going to Britain as an exchange student. Make a dialogue with your partner(Lee).

General questions: How long did Wei Hua stay in Britain? What was the name of Wei Hua ’ s class teacher? What did Wei Hua make in her Woodwork class? For one year. Mr Heywood. A small table.

Exercises: (P4) C1 C2 D

Detailed information:C1 1.What time do British schools usually begin? What time do they usually end? British schools begin at around 9 a.m. and end at about 3.30 p.m. 2. On average, how many students are there in a class in the UK? 29.

3. Why did Wei Hua find her homework difficult at the beginning of her study in the UK? Because all the homework was in English.

4.On Tuesday, what did Wei Hua do in the evening? She had an extra French class. 5.What do British students usually eat after their main meal? Lots of desserts. 6. Which British city did Wei Hua go to? Manchester.

Detailed information:C2 True or false, if false, why? 1.Wei Hua likes the school hours in the UK. 2.Chinese schools encourage students to work hard. 3.Wei Hua ’ s favourite teacher was Miss Burke. 4. British students always have the same classrooms and classmates. T T T F different

5. British students can only study two languages: English and French. 6. Wei Hua enjoyed playing football. 7. Wei Hua is now back in Manchester again. F T F like Spanish and German China

Further understanding: Make an interview. S1 — S2(Wei Hua) Write an article about the differences between high schools in the UK and in China.

Fill in the blanks: Going to ____ British high school for one year was ____ very enjoyable and exciting experience for me. a a

I was very happy ______the school hours in Britain because school ______ around 9 a.m. and ends about 3.30p.m. with starts

This means I could get up an hour later ________ as schools in China begin before 8 a.m. than usual

On the first day, all students went to attend _______ assembly. I sat _______ a girl _______ name was Daniel. We soon became best ______. × next to whose friends

The best way ______ ____respect from the school was ______ hard and achieve high grades. This sounded ______ my school in China. to earn × to work like

I _____ many teachers in the past year and they each taught only one ________. Miss Burke was the teacher ______ taught us English literature. havehad subject who

This is about the ________ size for British schools. We had to _______ different classrooms _____ different classes. average move to for

Correction: We also had different students in some classes, it was difficult to remember all the faces and names. ∧ so

I found the homework was not as _____ as ____I used to get in my old school, but it was a little ________ for me at first because all my homework was ____ English. heavythatwhat challenging in

I felt lucky as all my teachers were _________ and I enjoyed all my subjects. very helpful =of great help

My English _______ a lot as I used English every day and spent an hour each day _____ English books in the library. improved increased reading

I usually ed my family and friends back home _____ at lunchtime. I also had an _____ French class ____ Tuesday evenings. for free extra on

Cooking was really ___ great fun as I learned how to buy, prepare and cook food. At the end of the term we ____ a class party and we all had to cook something. × held

They have to study Maths, English and Science, but can _____ some subjects if they don ’ t like them. They can choose ____other subjects like Woodwork … drop leave ×

_____ it didn ’ t look like a table ____ it was finished, I still liked it very much. Though when

I ____ Chinese food a lot at lunchtime. British eat lots of desserts after their ____ meal. Sometimes I just _______ under a tree or _____ on the grass. missed main relaxed sat

I was very lucky _________ this different way of life, and I really hope that _______ I can _____ back and study in Manchester again. to experience someday come go some day

The Attributive clause: I sat next to a girl whose name was Danie. She was the teacher who taught us English literature. All my classmates enjoyed the cake that I made.

The Attributive clause: I sat next to a girl whose name was Danie. She was the teacher who taught us English literature. All my classmates enjoyed the cake that I made.

The Adverbial Clause I was very happy with the school hours in Britain because school starts around 9a.m. and ends about 3,30p.m.

It was a bit challenging for me at first I felt lucky because all the homework was in English. as all my teachers were very helpful and I enjoyed all my subjects.

My English improved a lot as I used English every day and spent an hour each day reading English books in the library.

Cooking was really great fun as I learned how to buy, prepare and cook food.

Though it didn ’ t look like a table when it was finished, I still liked it very much.

We also had different students in some classes, so it was difficult to remember all the faces and names.

I usually went to the Computer Club at lunchtime, so I could my family and friends back home for free.

The Object Clause He also told us that the best way to earn respect from the school was to work hard and achieve high grades.

I really hope that someday I can go back and study in Manchester again.

Homework Read the text fluently. Finish the exercises on p86 & p87.

Language points Reading: School life in the UK

Revision: Get Ss to retell the text. Go through the exercises on p86 & p87.

Language points 1. Going to a British high school for one year was a very enjoyable and exciting experience for me. I will never forget ______________ in the summer camp. my first experience 我的第一次经历 It is _________________ sailing to the uninhabited island. an exciting experience 激动的经历

1. He hasn ’ t enough experience for the work. 2. You need more time to gain ______________dealing with this problem. practical experience 3. Mr. Chen was invited to talk about his _________in England. experiences

experience v. 体验，经历 Teenagers experience different kinds of problems at their age. The small village has experienced great changes in the last thirty years. 那是我所经历过的最激动人心的时刻。 It was the most exciting moment I __________________. had ever experienced

2.On the first day, all the students went to attend assembly. 1. 两百多人参加了慈善表演。 Over 200 people attended the charity show. 2.Brown 一家本周将去参加一个婚礼。 The Browns will attend a wedding this week.

attend vt. 出席，参加 According to the law in China, all children between 6 and 14 must attend school. （入学） attend church 做礼拜 attend the meeting 参加会议

take/take part in/join in/join Do you like ____ any after-school activities? It’s twenty years since I ______ the Party. They had a quiet wedding ----only a few friends ________ it. Will we _____ a math exam today? taking part in /joining in joined attended take

attend to: deal with 处理 I can’t go with you because I have a couple of things to attend to.

3.The best way to earn respect from the school was to work hard and achieve high grades. way n. 方式，方法 way to do sth. /way of doing sth. 科学家们正努力想找出方法来阻止这场 疾病。 Scientists are working hard to find ways to prevent the disease /of preventing the disease.

People like the way she wrote and so she went on writing. We admire him for the way in which he faces difficulties. 事实上我们有许多方法来解出这道题。 In fact there are many ways _______ we can work out this problem. in which = that = /

有些人喜欢马克 · 吐温的写作方法 。 Some people like the way ____________________. that Mark Twain wrote. in which Mark Twain wrote. Mark Twain wrote.

4.The best way to earn respect from the school was to work hard and achieve high grades. earn (get sth.that one deserves because of one ’ s qualities or actions)

他因为他的新书获得了很多赞扬。 He earned a lot of praise for his new book. 他在学校赢得了最佳教师的称号。 He won the reputation as the best teacher in school.

挣了两千元钱 earn 2,000 yuan 维持生活 earn a living 他靠写书维持生活。 He earns a living by writing.

5.This sounded like my school in China. sound: … seem … when heard 那听起来好像是个不错的主意。 That sounds like a good idea.

sound link. v. 听上去 sound + to do sth. sound + that clause sound like + n. (phrases) It sounds that the government has a new plan for the next five years. She sounds to be a very sweet girl. That sounds like a great idea.

6.This is about the average size for British schools.(L15) average:usual,normal 平均工作时间 average working time 每周午餐平均消费是 50 元。 The average costing of lunches every week is 50 yuan.

average adj. 普通的，一般的； 平均的 What is the average rainfall for July? The average working hours for most people are 8 hours a day.

average n. 普通；标准；平均 一个普通人 an average person 平均年龄 the average age The temperature this month is much lower than average. 今年的销售情况要高于平均。 This year’s sales are _____ average. above

on average 平均 He plays tennis twice a week on average. 你平均多长时间给你父母写一封信？ How often do you write to your parents on average?

7. I found the homework was not as heavy as what I used to get in my old school, but it was a little challenging for me at first because all the homework was I English.

as … as … : 和 …… 一样 他和他兄弟一样高 He’s as tall as his brother. 我真希望我打篮球能和姚明一样好。 I wish I could play basketball __________ Yao Ming. as well as

as conj. & prep. 1.Working as a teacher, I love my job. 2.He used a stick as a pen and started to write on the ground. 3.As Julie was sitting on the sofa watching TV, Tim entered. 4.I felt lucky as all my teachers were very helpful. 介词， “ 作为 ” 连词， “ 当 …… 时候 ” 连词， “ 因为 ”

8. I found the homework was not as heavy as what I used to get in my old school, but it was a little challenging for me at first because all the homework was I English.

used to + 动词原形 过去常常 …… used not to do sth. =did not use to do Used sb. to do sth.? =Did sb. use to do sth.? 否定式 疑问式 This is the river I used to swim in.

过去这里有一座庙。 There ____ ___ ___ a temple here. used to be 他从前不喝酒。 He _____ ____ ___ ____ before. =He _____ ____ to drink before. used not to drink didn’t use 他以前常和你一起上学吗？

Did he use to go to school with you? Used he go to school with you? be used to sth./doing sth. 习惯于 … I’m not used to going to bed so late. 经过这么多次飞机旅行以后，他依然 不习惯坐飞机。

After _______ by air so many _____, he is still not ____ ____ air travel. traveling times used to

9. I found the homework was not as heavy as what I used to get in my old school, but it was a bit challenging for me at first because all the homework was I English. a bit :to some degree or rather

你的文章相对与这张纸来说有点长。 Your article is a bit long for this paper. 把收音机的声音调低点！ Turn the radio down a bit!

not a bit 一点儿也不 not a little 非常 After we had a long walk, mother was __________ tired. She went to bed in time. Father was ___________ tired. He did some reading in his study. not a little not a bit

a bit = a little 你能把灯关小一点吗？ Could you turn the light down a bit? 你能把这画往左移一点吗？ Can you move the picture to the left a bit? not a bit 一点儿也不 I’m not a bit hungry now; I don’t feel like eating.

她的嗓音听起来相当平静，根本 没生气。 Her voice sounded quiet; not a bit angry.

10. I could my family and friends back home for free. for free: free of charge, without payment 我没花钱就弄到了票。 I got the ticket for free.

他表示愿意免费为她提供午餐。 He offered to supply her with lunch ____ _____. for free

11. I missed Chinese food a lot at lunchtime. I miss living in the countryside. Having been living in another city for two years, she misses her family very much. miss vt. 思念；错过；发觉 … 不见了

The falling rock just missed my head. We arrived late at the theatre and missed the first act of the play. I didn’t miss the key until I got home and found it wasn’t in my bag. (did not hit) (failed to see) (notice that sth. is not there)

Translation: 1. 对我来说，去澳大利亚的旅行是一次非常令 人兴奋和愉快的经历。 (experience) 2. 我们每周一上午都要参加在操场上举行的集 会。 (attend, assembly) 3. 我们平均一天收 20 封信。 (on average) 4. 努力勤奋是赢得尊敬的方法之一。 (earn) 5. 这道物理题对我来说有点儿难。 (a bit)

1.Traveling to Australia was a very exciting and enjoyable experience for me. 2.We attend assembly which is held on the filed every Monday morning. 3.We received 20 letters a day on average. 4.Working hard is one of the ways to earn respect. 5.This physics problem is a bit difficult for me.

Homework Review what has been learned in today ’ s class. Finish exercises on p89.