1. Reading
School Life in the UK
Sherry

2. Why do you choose that adjective?
Can you use some adjectives to describe your high school life?
Why do you choose that adjective?
Why do you choose that adjective?
exciting
painful
stressful
enjoyable
colorful
depressed
delightful
homesick

3. Huge campus and low buildings Small class sizes
Lockers for every student
A lot of outdoor activities

4. 01 02 03 What subjects did Wei Hua study in the past year?
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What did Wei Hua think of her life in the UK? 01
What subjects did Wei Hua study in the past year? 02
Which British city did Wei Hua go to? 03
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5. Answer the following True or False questions
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Answer the following True or False questions
1. Most British classes have fewer than thrity students.
2. Wei Hua had more homework in her school in China.
3. It was very expensive for Wei Hua to communicate with her parents.
4. Wei Hua's favourite teacher was Mr Heywood.
5. The cake made by Wei Hua did not taste good.
6. In the UK, students can choose to stop studying any subject.
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6. Feelings & School hours Introduction
Closer reading: Topics mentioned in the text
Para. 1
Feelings & School hours
Introduction
Para. 2
Assembly & Friend
Body
Para. 3
Teachers & Students
Para. 4
Homework & Subjects
Para. 5
English learning & Subjects
Para. 6
Subjects
Para. 7
Food & Spare time
Para. 8
Feelings
Conclusion

7. How many parts can the article be divided into
How many parts can the article be divided into? What is each part mainly about?
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Part I (Para 1)
Wei Hua's feeling about staying in a British high school for one year
Part II (Para2~Para7)
Different aspects of school life in the UK
Part III(Para8)
Wei Hua's feeling & hope

8. What reading methods did you use?
Skimming
Scanning

9. Summary: elements Main characters Feelings events Theme
Fact + Effect
WH- + moral lesson

10. Sample One Summary: School life in the UK
As is described in the passage, Wei Hua studied for one year in a British high school, where she experienced a lifestyle different from that of China in various ways. She missed that lifestyle and wanted to return to Britain again.
Sample One

11. Sample Two Summary: School life in the UK
Studying in a British high school for one year brought enjoyable and exciting experiences to Wei Hua and she really looks forward to revisiting Manchester and studying there again.
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12. Discussion
Nowadays many young people study abroad. They are crazy about going abroad for further study. Then what’s your opinion? If you agree, give advantages and if not, give disadvantages of studying abroad.

13. Advantages: widen their horizen improve their English
learn to be independent and cooperate with others
learn about foreign customs and culture
let the foreigners learn about China and attract them to invest in China
learn advanced technology

14. Disadvantages:
cost money and thus placing a heavy burden on their parents
feel homesick
form bad habits
refuse to come back

15. THANK YOU
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