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Unit 1
Unit 1 A new start
My First Day at Senior High
To read for the main idea of the passage.
To read for detailed information and figure out author’s feelings.
To master the essential features of diary writing.
To talk about your feelings and experiences on your first day of senior high.
To learn some key words and expressions.
school campus
new teachers
new friends
school subjects
school library
How did you feel on your first day at senior high Share something that impressed you most with your partners.
Tick what you want to include in your diary about your first day at senior high.
一个尴尬的时刻
1
Look at the title of the passage and the pictures, and then guess what the author will write.
the school campus, school subjects, new teachers and new friends, feelings…
Look at the pictures and predict the writer’s feelings.
excited
curious
nervous /
embarrassed
confident
Read the passage and find out what the author wrote in his diary about his first day at senior high.
The author wrote about the school campus, his new English teacher, the first class, an embarrassing moment and his feelings in the diary.
2
Tick what the author wrote
in his diary about his first
day at senior high.
skim: to read sth. quickly to find the main facts or ideas in it
略读通常可以通过读文章标题和小标题，以及每个部分或者段落的前两句，并关注文章中反复出现的关键词，以找到文章大意或主要观点。
略读时，注意段落的前两句。第一句通常是该段的主题句 (topic sentence)；第二句常是对前句的延伸或进一步的解释。
skimming
scan: to look through quickly in order to find important or interesting information.
扫读需快速阅读材料，目的是发现所需的特定信息，如某个人名、地名或数字等。运用扫读技巧，应遵循：
1. 先阅读需要回答的问题；
2. 快速移动视线，在材料中找到所需信息的出处；
3. 认真阅读信息出处，找到问题的答案。
Scanning
Answer the following questions.
1. Who was the white-haired man
2. What is the author’s name
scan: to look through quickly in order to find important information.
1. He found the English class difficult and was not sure what to do.
2. With the English teacher’s support, he thought senior high was easy and felt confident about his future.
3. He was not sure about life at senior high, but after the English class, he felt more confident.
adj. 有信心的，自信的
Choose the best description of Meng Hao’s first day at senior high.
n. 描述，描写，叙述，形容
3
Read again. Try to divide the passage into parts to match the main ideas.
His feelings before going to school
He met his English teacher
Experiences on the first English class
His feelings after the English class
Part 1
Para. 1
Part 2
Para. 2
Part 3
Para. 3-7
Part 4
Para. 8
Complete
Meng Hao’s experiences with expressions from the passage.
4
Time limit:
2 minutes
Meng Hao’s experiences Meng Hao’s feelings
Before going to school Because it was Meng Hao’s first day at __________, he got up early and _____________________ to his new school.
excited: woke up early; rushed out of the door
Arriving at school The campus was still quiet, so Meng Hao decided to ___________. He met a man who he ______________ find out later was his English teacher.
senior high
rushed(out of the door)
explore a bit
was surprised to
Meng Hao’s experiences Meng Hao’s feelings
During the English class Meng Hao was nervous about introducing himself in front of the class. With ______________________, he began, but everyone laughed. It turned out that he and his teacher shared _____________. Mr Meng said that challenges at senior high might put them _____________. He advised everyone to ___________ and ___________.
butterflies in his stomach
the same name
under pressure
keep calm
be prepared
Meng Hao’s experiences Meng Hao’s feelings
After the English class Meng Hao thought he had ___________________ to his new school life.
had a good beginning
Meng Hao’s experiences Meng Hao’s feelings
Before going to school Because it was Meng Hao’s first day at __________, he got up early and _____________________ to his new school.
excited: woke up early; rushed out of the door
Arriving at school The campus was still quiet, so Meng Hao decided to ___________. He met a man who he ______________ find out later was his English teacher.
senior high
rushed(out of the door)
explore a bit
was surprised to
curious: decided to explore a bit
Now find expressions that show Meng Hao’s feelings and complete the table.
Meng Hao’s experiences Meng Hao’s feelings
During the English class Meng Hao was nervous about introducing himself in front of the class. With ______________________, he began, but everyone laughed. It turned out that he and his teacher shared _____________. Mr Meng said that challenges at senior high might put them _____________. He advised everyone to ___________ and ___________.
butterflies in his stomach
the same name
nervous: tried to turn on my brain; the engine just wouldn’t start; butterflies in my stomach; breathed deeply
embarrassed
relaxed
under pressure
keep calm
frightened: looked at them in panic
be prepared
Meng Hao’s experiences Meng Hao’s feelings
After the English class Meng Hao thought he had ___________________ to his new school life.
confident: a good beginning to my new school life
a good beginning
1. What was the author's hobby
A. Painting. B. Football.
C. Insect collection. D. Stamp collection.
2. Why did the class laugh
A. A girl nudged the author.
B. The author's words were not well organised.
C. The author was too nervous to remember his name.
D. The author shared the same name with the English teacher.
3. What did the author learn from his first day at senior high
A. Prepare for the future. B. Face loneliness bravely.
C. Expect good things in life. D. Believe in the importance of friendship.
Choose the right answers to the following questions.
What is the style of this passage
What is the tense
What person is the article written in
day & date
past tense
first person
a diary
The author develops the diary mainly by _______.
A. explaining
B. comparing
C. following time order
D. giving examples
Before going to school
Beginning
Body
Arriving at school
During the English class
After the English class
Conclusion
We often write down our experiences and feelings in the body.
During the English class
Ways of expressing feelings
Direct
Indirect
nervous
embarrassed
butterflies in my stomach
breathed deeply
Practice expressing one kind of feeling indirectly.
(relaxed, happy, worried, etc.)
Find out what the underlined parts refer to.
1. After I had pictured it over and over again in my mind ... _______________________
2. ... I was surprised to see the same man I had met earlier. ___________________
3. “It’s your turn!” ________________
4. But this is just the kind of thing you are going to face at senior high. ____________________
my first day at senior high
the white-haired man
the author’s
introducing yourselves
Fill in each blank with one proper word or the proper form of the given word.
My first day at senior high finally arrived! I got up early because I was 1. __________ (excite) to get to know my new school. I came to the school very early so that I had some time
2. __________ (explore) it. I never imagined that the first person I met would be my English teacher, Mr Meng!
Before the English class 3. __________ (begin), we were asked to give a self-introduction one 4. __________ one. I tried to organise my words in my head to make a good first impression.
excited
to explore
began
by
When it was my turn, I took 5. __________ deep breath to keep calm, but I still got butterflies in my stomach. I was very nervous when I said my name. What’s 6. __________ (bad), everyone laughed immediately, 7. __________ threw me into a panic. It turned out that Mr Meng and I shared the same name!
After we finished introducing 8. __________ (we), Mr Meng showed a great understanding of our pressure. He advised us to meet our challenges 9. __________ (brave) and get prepared for a new life.
Although the first day seemed a bit embarrassing, I still felt 10. __________ (confidence) about my new school life.
a
which
worse
ourselves
bravely
confident
What is your understanding of the saying
“Well begun, half done”
2. What happened on your first day at senior high Share your experiences and feelings with the class.
It means that if you have a good beginning, your chance of success is greatly improved.
3. What challenges do you think will Meng Hao face in senior high
How do I manage time well
How can I get along well with new classmates
How do I improve learning efficiency
…
Your first day at senior high!
Your experiences Your feelings
Before going to school
Arriving at school
During the English class
After the English class
Write a diary about your first day at senior high.

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