Liu Shuangling Xuyi Senior High School Reading & writing

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1. Find out the 1. Find out the of the passage!

A quick preview of what to expect from university life either in China or abroad The readers of this article might be _________________. Qin's schoolmates

2.Structure of the article: (para.1) (para.2) (paras.3-6) (paras.7-8) (paras.9-10) His college life in Canada Preparations before leaving His advice to readers Adjustments in his life Intention of this article

Part 1 (Para1) 1.How long has Qin Xiaoyong been at university? 2. What is the function of this paragraph? Over a year. The introduction of the writer himself and the topic of the passage

Part 2&Part3 (Para2-6) 1.What do you need to prepare for univesity? 2.What challenges does the writer meet with after moving to Canada?

1.What do you need to do to prepare for university? To decide Conclusion: We should take everything ___ ___________when choosing the university abroad. into consideration WW hich university to apply to WW hat course to study WW hich permit you need

2.What challenges does the writer meet with after moving to Canada ？ Challenges  Being away from his family  Getting used to Canadian food  Learning to cook  Doing laundry  Squirrelling money away

3.Which is NOT true about the two parts? A.Leaving my family wasn’t easy to me. B.I was regretful that I didn’t contant my family often enough. C.There is no Canadian food I enjoy. D. I lead an economic life in Canada.

Part4&Part5 (Para7-10) True or False 1.My room was very spacious and well- equipped. 2. My roommate is well-informed and have different timetable from mine. 3. College students have much free time and I’m no exception. 4. The readers can get in touch with the writer by telephone.

1.Which of the followings is not mentioned in the text? laundry junior school life dormitry food timetalbe roomate 2.Why isn’t it mentioned? It is off the point.

3.What is the function of the word “another”(line37)and “also” (line58)? Linking 4.Which is NOT the purpose of the linking words? A. To connet the ideas of the sentences to each other. B. To add to the variety of sentences. C. To make the passage smoother. D. To help readers know what is going to happen next.

5.Rewrite some sentences (1).My advice to you is to prepare and think ahead, and you will be sure to have an easier time in making the transition from home to university. (2).My room was small and rectangular with no bathroom, and it had just a basin and a hook for a towel.

Prepare and think ahead and you will be sure to have an easier time in making… Use your head and you will have an idea. More time and I will do it better. … (1).My advice to you is to prepare and think ahead, and you will be sure to have an easier time in making the transition from home to university.

…no bathroom, ________ had just a basin and… …no bathroom, ______ there was a basin and a hook … (2).My room was small and rectangular with no bathroom, and it had just a basin and a hook for a towel. which where

What makes a good writing? Unity ( 统一性 )----always to the point Coherence( 连贯性 )----linking words Variety ( 多样性 )---different sentence patterns

My senior high life ---to junior students

Never give up Never give up, 永不放弃 Never lose hope. 永不心灰意冷。 Always have faith, 永存信念， It allows you to cope. 它会使你应付自如。 Trying times will pass, 难捱的时光终将过去， As they always do. 一如既往。 Just have patience, 只要有耐心， Your dreams will come true. 梦想就会成真。 So put on a smile, 露出微笑， You'll live through your pain. 你会走出痛苦。

Use an attractive title Give examples Linking sentences A good essay Provide facts & figures How can we write a good essay?