1. Step 1 lead-in
If you want to take the October GRE test, you need to finish the computer-based Analytical Writing section between________ A. September , B. October 23, 2004 and June 11, C. July 1 and September 17, D. June, TOEFL: The new TOEFL scoring system will be revealed this June by the US-based Educational Testing Service(ETS). ETS will administer(实施 ) the new TOEFL test in September, GRE: The paper-based Verbal and Quantitative sections for the GRE tests will be held on June 12. There will be two GRE tests, on October 23, 2004 and June 11,2005. Those taking the October test must finish the computer –based Analytical Writing ( ) section between July 1 and September 17; those taking the June 11 one must finish the computer-based section between September 21, and April 29, 2005.

2. Step2 Reading strategy: Skimming and scanning
We skim a text when we want to get a general idea of what it is about. We look at the titles and headings, the first and last sentences of paragraphs and the first and the last paragraphs as well as pictures and charts to guess what the text is about. When we want to find certain information in a text quickly, we scan the text for key words and phrases, dates, numbers, etc. we do not need to read the whole text word by word.

3. Read the text quickly and answer these questions. 1
Read the text quickly and answer these questions How long did Wei Hua stay in Britain ? _________
2.What was the name of Wei Hua’s class teacher ? ______________ What did Wei Hua make in her Woodwork class ?_______________
One year
Mr Heywood
Small table

4. Step 3 Fast Reading: True or false
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.
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. T T T
British students can choose subjects that they like. F
British students can study English, German and French. F T
Wei Hua is now in Britain. F

5. Words 1 attend 2 earn 3 challenging 4 extra 5 prepare 6 drop
A difficult in an interesting
way that tests your ability
B make something ready
C give up
D go to
E more than usual
F sweet food eaten at the end of
a meal
G get something because you
have done something good
1 attend
2 earn
3 challenging
4 extra
5 prepare
6 drop
7 desserts

6. Step 4 Detailed Reading

7. Teachers and classmates Miss Burke
Par.
Main idea
Detailed information 1 2 3
a) Was she happy with the school life?___________
b) School in Britain_________around 9 am and__________about 3:30 pm.
School hours
Yes
starts
ends
a) Who was the girl sitting next to her on the first day? ________
b) The headmaster told them about________ ____________________during assembly.
Attending assembly
Diane
rules …
a) Who was her favorite teacher?__________
b) Was it easy for her to remember all the students’faces and names? Why? __________________________
Teachers and classmates
Miss Burke
No. Because they had to move …

8. Because … all in English.4 5 6 7 8
a) The homework was not heavy, but why was it a bit challenging for her? ____________________________
Because … all in English.
Homework and subjects
a) Why did her English improve a lot? _____________________________
b) Did she enjoy cooking? How do you know? ___________________________
Because … use English ….
Yes. She thinks … fun.
a) Do students have to learn all the subjects even if they don’t like them?___________
No.
a) Why did she miss Chinese food a lot at lunchtime? ________________________
b) She usually played on the school field. Sometimes ____________. Sometimes _______________________
British food and her activities
different.
football ...
relaxed
back .
a) She felt lucky and hopes_____________
Intentions

9. Listen to the text and choose the best answers
Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A. She used to get up at 8 am in China B. what the headmaster told them sounded like what she used to hear in her school in China C. she was such a good cook that she liked cooking British food D. She didn’t like History or Art , so she chose Woodwork What is the main idea of the passage ? A. Her English improved a lot as she used English every day. B. School life in the UK is busy and bitter C. She had a wonderful experience in a British school D.

10. 3. Which of the following has the closest meaning to “ I could my family and friends back home for free” ? A. I could my family and friends back home without paying money B. I could my family and friends back home freely. C. I could my family and friends in my free time D. I could be free to my family and friends back home The writer’s purpose of writing the passage is to______.
A. tell us that she doesn’t like school life in Britain B. excite more students to study abroad C. improve her English D. introduce her exciting and happy life in Britain

11. 5.She felt lucky because ________________.
A. she could get up an hour later than usual
B. the headmaster told them to earn respect by working hard and achieving high grades
C. she had been given a golden opportunity to study in Britain and met helpful and friendly teachers and students
D. she improved her English

12. Discussion: Advantages: 1. Widen their view 2. Improve their English
Nowadays, more and more young students are going abroad to study. What effects(影响） will the new school life have on them?
Advantages:
1. Widen their view
2. Improve their English
3. Learn to be independent and cooperate with others
4. Learn about foreign customs and culture
5. Let the foreigners learn about china and attract them to invest in China
6. Learn advanced technology

13. Disadvantages:
1. cost a lot of money and cause a heavy burden to their parents
2. feel homesick
3. form bad habits
4. stay in a foreign country and refuse to come back

14. Homework:
1. Recite the first three paragraphs
2. Read the text carefully again and try to find out the language points.