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外研·七年级上册
Unit 1 A new start
第4课时
(Developing ideas—Reading)
How is life different at junior high school
Free talk
hard
so many problems
interesting
Do not give up easily, and put a lot of effort into something.
When you have problems, what will you do
work hard
Do things on your own without help from others.
Do your best to do something.
by yourself
try your best
Will you ask someone for help
Who usually helps you
teachers
The Students’ Union
parents
Look at the picture and answer the question.
1. Who are they
A. teachers and student
B. parents and daughter
2. What do they give to the girl
A paper boat.
Pre-reading
Reading for writing
1
Look at the word and expressions and look up their meanings in a dictionary.
by yourself
problem
try your best
work hard
Steps of looking up an entry in a dictionary →p116
1. Why do they give her a paper boat
Fast reading
thought n.
意见，主意，观点
2. What is the meaning of the title
Getting ready for junior high.
junior high school life
How many parts can you divide the passage into and what is each part about
Careful reading
Part 1
A dialogue among Mia, Dad and Mum
Part 2
A letter from Dad and Mum to Mia
Read Part 1 and answer some questions.
How does Mia feel about her first day in junior high tomorrow
What does Mia get from Mum and Dad
She’s a little nervous.
A paper boat. It’s also a letter.
某物；某事；某些东西
Guess: What’s in the letter
Maybe her parents’ hope.
Maybe some rules(规则).
Maybe some learning tips(建议).
…
Read Part 2 and fill in the form.
Compare primary school with junior high
Difference
primary school
junior high
Feeling
Facing and solving problems
Primary school is like a _____ pool. You boat is _____ there.
small
safe
Dad and mum_________ your boat from winds.
protect
Junior high is like a river. It is _____ and the water _________.
wide
moves fast
We are still here to ___. But Sometimes you have to sail your boat __________. Just______________ and __________.
by yourself
help
work hard
try your best
Complete the thinking map with the words and expressions from the passage.
Why do Dad and Mum write the letter
What do Dad and Mum want to tell Mia
What do Dad and Mum hope
Mia is now in _________. Dad and Mum want to share some _______ with her.
junior high
thoughts
Mia will face ____________.
Dad and Mum will still help her.
Mia should try her _____ and _________.
new problems
best
Dad and Mum hope this letter ________ Mia in the coming years.
work hard
helps
Read aloud.
Answer the questions.
1. What do “a small pool”, “a river” and “the sea” stand for
a small pool
primary school
a river
junior high
the sea
future life
Why do you think Mia’s parents compare primary school to a pool, junior high school to a river, and her future life to the sea
features reasons
a pool
a river
the sea
small and safe
knowledge is easy;
has lots of help
wider; move faster
big and unknow
face new challenges; overcome more difficulties
has grown up; need to be brave; ready for new adventure(冒险)
2. What do you think Mia’s parents do to protect her
boat from winds
daily life
study
making friends
…
safety
Parents protect Mia’s boat from winds
take care of Mia.
make delicious food
help her make plan
Make a good environment for studying
teach her to make friends
help her solve problems
drive her to school
go out to play together
take her to hospital
…
3. What do you think the “storms” are
Storms may be difficulties and challenges in our lives.
daily life
study
making friends
…
safety
difficulties and challenges
The paper boat is a sign of her parents’ hopes. They want Mia to be more brave, like a boat sailing through challenges.
Think and share
1 Do you agree with the description of primary school and
junior high in the letter Why or why not
2 Do your parents give you any advice about life in junior
high What is it
Learning to think for question 1 Think about these questions: How will you describe primary school How will you describe junior high Are your descriptions similar to those in the letter
Do you have problems in junior high What are they How does your parents help you Share your experience with your classmates.
Homework

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