1、高 一 英 语,Module 1 Unit 1 Reading School life in the UK,Reading strategy,Please read the Reading strategy on page 3 and answer two questions below:,Why do we skim a text? How do we do it?,2. Why do we scan a text? How do we do it?,To get the general idea of what a text is about.,To find certain inform
2、ation quickly such as key words and phrases, dates, numbers.,Read the text quickly and tell the topics mentioned in it.,Skimming,Topics mentioned in the text,teachers students friends subjects homework grades festivals timetable activities host family food hobbies school rules school hours school as
3、sembly Woodwork class,Skim the text quickly and answer these questions. 1. How long did Wei Hua stay in Britain?2. What was the name of Wei Huas class teacher?3. What did Wei Hua make in her Woodwork class?,For one year.,Mr Heywood.,A small table.,2. Chinese schools encourage students to work hard.
4、3. Wei Huas favorite teacher was Miss Burke. 4. British students always have the same classroomsand classmates.,T,T,F,Tell whether each of the following statements is true or false.,1. Wei Hua likes the school hours in the UK.,T,C2 on page 4,5. British students can only study two languages: English
5、and French. 6. Wei Hua enjoyed playing football. 7. Wei Hua is now back in Manchester again.,F,T,F,Read the article again and try to answer these questions in short sentences.,C1 on page 4,1. What time do British schools usually begin?2. On average, how many students are there in a class in the UK?,
6、British schools usually begin around 9 a.m. and end at about 3.30 p.m.,29.,3. Why did Wei Hua find her homework difficult at the beginning of her study in the UK?4. On Tuesdays, what did Wei Hua do in theevening?,Because all the homework was in English.,She had an extra French class.,5. What do Brit
7、ish students usually eat aftertheir main meal?6. Which British city did Wei Hua go to?,Manchester.,Lots of desserts.,Reading comprehension 1. Which of the following statements is trueaccording to the text?A. What the headmaster told them sounded like what she used to hear in China.B. She used to get
8、 up at 8 am in China.C. She was such a good cook that she likedcooking British food.D. She didnt like History or Art, so she chose Woodwork.,A,2. 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
9、wonderful experience in a British school.D. She was happy with the British schoolhours.,D,3. Which of the following has the closest meaning to “I could e-mail my family and friends back home for free”? A. I could e-mail my family and friends back home without paying money. B. I could e-mail my famil
10、y and friendsback home freely. C. I could e-mail my family and friends in my free time. D. I could be free to e-mail my family and friends back home.,A,4. The writers purpose of writing thepassage is to _. A. tell us she doesnt like school life in Britain B. excite more students to study abroad C. i
11、mprove her English D. introduce her exciting and happy school life in Britain,D,5. The writer felt lucky because _.A. she could get up an hour later than usualB. the headmaster told them to earn respect by working hard and achieving high gradesC. she had been given a golden opportunity tostudy in Br
12、itain and met helpful and friendly teachers and studentsD. she improved her English,C,Match the words with the correct definitions.,e. more than usual a. difficult in an interesting way that tests your ability d. go to,1. attend 2. challenging 3. extra,D on page 5,4. earn 5. prepare 6. drop 7. desse
13、rts,f. sweet food eaten at the end of a meal b. make someone ready c. give up g. get something because you have done something good,E on page 5,A British student has read Wei Huas article and wants to become her pen friend. Complete his letter to Wei Hua using the words listed on page 5.,Dear Wei Hu
14、a, I am a high school student in the UK. I have just read your article about your _ in the UK. I would very much like to be your pen friend.,experiences,First of all, let me introduce myself to you. My name is Daniel Adams. I am studying at Southampton High. My favourite subject is English _. I am i
15、nterested in reading novels. Ive read all the Harry Potter books. At the weekend, I like playing football and surfing the Internet. Maybe you can,Literature,give me your e-mail address, so next time I can e-mail you. I do like eating _ after meals as you mentioned in your article. This morning, at a
16、ssembly, our _ talked to us about Chinese history, and I thought of you immediately. I didnt realize how,desserts,headmaster,_ schools in the UK are from schools in China until I read your article. Students in the UK dont have many chances to learn about Chinese high schools. Would you please write
17、and tell me more? Im very interested in knowing what _ is like in a Chinese high school.,different,life,I am _ to travel to China with my parents next summer. Would you please be my guide if I travel to your city? I hope the magazine will pass this letter to you soon! Best wishes, Daniel Adams,preparing,F on page 5,Discuss your school life with a partner. Use the conversation below as an example.,What subject do you like best and least? I like . I really enjoy . because . But I am not very good at Do you think we should learn Perhaps we should learn ,
