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Unit 1 TEENAGE LIFE
Reading and Thinking
Learning aims
At the end of the class, students are able to
1. talk about their school life
2. learn reading skills (predict, skim, scan, summarize)
3. know how to analyze the structure
1.What do you want to know about school life in other countries
Lead-in:Discussion
Outline of American High School Life 1
1. Grades 9-12: High school typically covers four years: Freshman; Sophomore; Junior;Senior
2.School Day: Usually runs from around 7:30 or 8:00 AM to 2:30 or 3:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
3.School Year: Runs from late August/early September to May/June, with a long summer break (approx. 10-12 weeks). Spring Break (a week in March or April).
4.Extracurricular Activities:sports and clubs.
Outline of American High School Life 2
5.Academic System: no fixed classroom and teachers
6.Curriculum: A mix of required core classes (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education) and electives (choices like Art, Music, Computer Science, Theater, Journalism, Woodworking, etc.).
Fast Reading
快速阅读（Fast Reading）
核心方法：
1.基础方法 ：包括跳读（skimming）、略读、扫读(scanning)，通过横向/纵向移动目光快速定位关键词 。
2.高级方法 ：如视读法，训练读者从逐字阅读过渡到整句/整段阅读 。
3.组块阅读 ：将文字按意群或行/块为单位整体处理，充分利用左右脑功能 。
1.Match the main idea of each paragraph.
Para.1　 A. Senior high school is a challenge.
Para.2 B.Adam will work hard to realize his dream.
Para.3 C.Adam needs to choose extra-curricular activities.
Para.4 D.It’s hard for Adam to choose courses.
Activity 1:
Read the text quickly to find the main idea of each paragraph.
Detailed Reading
Detailed Reading（又称精读或细读）
是一种深度阅读方法，要求读者对文本进行逐字逐句的分析，注重理解细节、逻辑关系和隐含意义。其核心特征包括：
1.文本聚焦：反复阅读关键段落，关注词汇选择、句式结构和修辞手法等；
2.批判性思维：通过提问、标注和笔记挖掘作者意图与文本深层含义；
3.系统性学习：常配合阅读清单（Reading List）和结构化作业等；
4.应用场景与方法：通读→标注重点→总结主旨；精读可提升语法结构识别能力。
Activity 3:Paragraph 3
...I tried to join the school football team, but the coach told me that I didn't play well enough. Obviously, I was unhappy, but I won't quit. I'll find a way to improve on my own so that I can make the team next year...
What does “make the team” in Para. 3 mean
A.Organize a new team.
B.Become a member of the team.
C.Become the leader of the team.
D.Beat the team.
Activity 3: Complete the outline according to the text.
Paragraph Challenge How Adam feels Solution
1 Senior high school is a challenge. Confused
2 Choosing___________Courses The school adviser recommended he should sign up for advanced literature
3 He will find a way to ___________________
4 He will
careful
Choose extra-curricular
activities
unhappy
improve on his own.
Keep up with his cassmates and Get used to all the homework
Worried
study harder and be more responsible.
suitable
*Draw a mind map according to the main idea of each paragraph and the structure of the whole passage.
Para.1
Challenge
Para.2
How to choose courses
Para.3
How to choose extra-curricular activities
Para.4
How to study
Activity 4
You tried to join one of your favorite school clubs , but you were refused. What would you do
1.I know that Chinese is a very difficult language, but I hope to be fluent when I graduate.
2.Obviously, I was unhappy, but I won't quit. I'll find a way to improve on my own so that I can make the team next year.
3.I'm a bit worried about keeping up with the other students in my advanced course and it' ll be quite difficult to get used to all the homework. Still, I'm happy to be here.
4.Studying hard isn't always fun, but I'll be well prepared for university or whatever else comes in the future.
difficult
unhappy
worried
isn't fun
but
Still,
I hope
I won't quit
I'm happy
I'll be well prepared
negative
positive
Activity 5 Thinking
What kind of person do you think Adam is
What do these sentences have in common
What do you think of Adam
(qualities+supporting details)
determined
kind
active
confident
helpful
positive
......
...
...
relationship with classmates/
teachers
challenges
difficulty in some
subjects
heavy school work
great pressure
of study
Activity 6:Free Talk
Have you come across some other challenges that make you upset in your senior high school
failure in exams
We may face the same or different challenges when entering senior high for the first time, but if we stay positive, determined and confident, we can get prepared for whatever comes in our future.
Activity7 Oral report
Work in groups. Choose one of the challenges mentioned at the beginning and discuss with your partners about how to deal with it. You’re expected to use the words and expressions in the passage.
your challenge
how do you feel
how to solve it
Your report should include:
You could begin your report like this:
As a freshman at senior high school...
Possible answer:
As a freshman at senior high school, I often feel overwhelmed by the heavy workload. To solve this challenge, I plan to make a study schedule and break tasks into smaller steps. I also try to stay positive and ask teachers for help when needed.
作为一名高中新生，我经常被繁重的工作量压垮。为了应对这一挑战，我计划制定一个学习计划，并将任务分解为更小的步骤。我也试着保持积极的态度，在需要时向老师寻求帮助。

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