（直接打印）牛津译林版（2020）高中英语必修第一册Unit1-Unit4课文文本.docx

1、第 1 页 共 18 页【直接打印】牛津译林版（2020）高中英语必修第一册Unit1-Unit4 课文文本Book 1 Unit 1 Back to schoolReadingRealizing your potentialHello, everyone！ Welcome to senior high school！ Today is the start of a new term,the start of a three-year journey and the start of a promising future.I can t wait to describe to you what

2、 senior high school life is like. The path beforeyou leads to a world full of challenges: a new environment, new knowledge and newways of thinking. However, for those of you with a positive mind, opportunity lies ineach challenge. When you rise to the challenges, you will have the opportunity toacqu

3、ire great knowledge and enjoy personal growth. Most importantly, your timeand effort at senior high school will open the door to your potential.“What is potential?” you may ask. Put simply, potential is your natural abilitythat can be developed when you try hard enough. Who knows what beautiful work

4、sof art you will create, what medical advances you will make or what amazingtechnologies you will develop! The possibilities are endless, and I have confidence inyour ability to make a difference to your family, to your community and to ourcountry. Over the next three years, you will discover your p

5、otential while you developas a student and as a person.To fully realize your potential, it is important for you to make the most of ourschool resources. Take advantage of your classes, learn from your teachers and第 2 页 共 18 页classmates, and make use of our school facilities. There are also a lot of

6、schoolactivities for you. Join a club or two, and take an active part in different sports.Of equal importance are good study habits, useful skills and a positive attitude.Carefully plan your study, set clear goals and balance your schoolwork with otheractivities. As a senior high school student, you

7、 must make efforts to improve yourcommunication and problem-solving skills. Last but not least, always look on thebright side and never lose hope, even in difficult situations. In time you will findyourself growing into a well-rounded individual.As Lao-Tzu wisely said, “A journey of a thousand miles

8、 begins with a single step.”You need to make a continuous effort to train your mind and develop your character.Senior high school will help you learn and grow, yet you alone are responsible forrealizing your great potential. Be confident, do your best and make us proud!Extended readingSchool life in

9、 the UKLast year, I had the chance to study at a British secondary school as an exchangestudent. I stayed with a lovely host family and went to school with their son, Daniel.We were both in year ten and we got on well. He is learning Chinese and will come tostay with me this year in China!The Britis

10、h school day commonly begins around 9 a.m. and ends around 4 p.m.Every secondary school student in the UK must study English, Maths and the Science第 3 页 共 18 页subjects: Biology, Chemistry and Physics. In year ten, students usually have to learnnine subjects and they can also choose to study other su

11、bjects, such as History, Artand Business.The classes are different from those in China. Each teacher has their ownclassroom and the students move around for every lesson. In most of my classes,there were only about 20 students. In the beginning, however, it was still tough forme to remember everyone

12、s name!I enjoyed most of the classes, but some of them were quite challenging.Technology classes were fun. I made a clock to take home. The teacher helped me putthe parts together. I like it so much that I still use it as my alarm! I found Maths quiteeasy and enjoyable because the material was less

13、advanced in the UK than in China.However, learning in English was a great challenge for me. There were a lot of difficultEnglish words, especially in Geography and Biology. Class discussion is very importantin the UK, but I could not make a great contribution because sometimes I wasntable to express

14、 myself clearly in English. Although there was not as much homeworkas I was used to, it was still challenging. Fortunately, my teachers and classmateswere always helpful and gave me lots of encouragement. My language skillsimproved over time.During the hour-long lunchtime, I ate in the school dining

15、 hall. There were lots ofoptions including bread and butter, chicken pie and puddings, but I still missed mymoms cooking! After lunch, I often played on the schools huge sports field withDaniel and his friends. Sometimes we just relaxed under a tree or sat on the grass.第 4 页 共 18 页After school, ther

16、e were many clubs to join. The one that attracted me most wasthe Rugby club. We played once a week, and it was great fun. Also, I enjoyed acting inthe Theatre Club. I still have photos of myself acting in the William ShakespearesAMidsummer Nights Dream.Joining clubs was a great way to meet British s

17、tudentsand make friends with them.I am glad to have the opportunity to experience this different way of life. I metsome great people and learnt a lot about school life in the UK. Daniel and his familywere fantastic hosts, and his friends were very nice as well. I cant wait for Daniel tovisit China!B

18、ook 1 Unit 2 Lets talk teensReadingStrangers under the same roof?Does every dinner with your parents seem to turn into a battle? Have your oncewarm and open conversations become cold and guarded? Do you feel that you justcannot see eye to eye with them on anything? You are not alone. Heated argument

19、sand cold silences are common between teenagers and their parents.Teenagers physical changes may result in such family tensions. You may feelanxious that you are developing at a different rate to your friends, shooting up inheight or getting left far behind. You might worry about your changing voice

20、, weightproblems or spots. When it all gets too much, your parents are often the first targetsof your anger.It can be a big headache to balance your developing mental needs too. You enter第 5 页 共 18 页a strange middle groundno longer a small child but not quite an adult. You haveboth a new desire for

21、independence and a continued need for your parents loveand support. You feel ready to be more responsible and make decisions on your own.Unfortunately, your parents do not always agree and that makes you feel unhappy.“Why can t they just let me go?”you may wonder. On the other hand, when you arestru

22、ggling to control your feelings, you wish they could be more caring and patientsometimes they forget that growing up is a rough ride. It can be difficult when yourparents treat you like a child but expect you to act like an adult. All of this can lead toa breakdown in your relationship.Although some

23、times it may seem impossible to get along as a family, you cantake action to improve the situation. The key to keeping the peace is regular andhonest communication. When you disagree with your parents, take a minute to calmdown and try to understand the situation from their point of view. Perhaps th

24、eyhave experienced something similar and do not want you to go through the samepain. After you have thought it through, explain your actions and feelings calmly,listen carefully, and address their concerns. Through this kind of healthy discussion,you will learn when to back down and when to ask your

25、 parents to relax their control.Just remember that it is completely normal to struggle with the stress thatparent-child tensions create, and that you and your parents can work together toimprove your relationship. The good news is that this stormy period will not last.Everything will turn out all ri

26、ght in the end, and the changes and challenges of yourteenage years will prepare you for adulthood.第 6 页 共 18 页Integrated skillsMy mum keeps a notebook of my grades in every exam. She asks my teachershow Im doing at school whenever she can. It seems as if my grades are the mostimportant thing in her

27、 life. When we re at home, she keeps pressing me to study allthe time. I do as she says, but she is never happy with my grades. Why can t she leaveme alone?I want to take a break once in a while. I want to listen to music or go out with myfriends. Is that too much to ask for?RebeccaIm eager for my p

28、arents love. Theyre always busy at work. I hardly ever seethem during the week because they dont get home until late at night. I tell them thatIm stressed about schoolwork, but neither of them show any concern. Sometimes Ifeel quite lonely at home. When was the last time we had a family outing at th

29、eweekend? When was the last time we had a long talk? How can parents not careabout their children?SimonEveryone says that youth is a time for adventure, but my parents disagree. Ispend most of my spare time at home, because they hardly ever let me go out withmy friends. When I do go out, they always

30、 ask, “Where are you going?” “Who areyou going with?” “What are you going to do?” “When will you be back?” They第 7 页 共 18 页re always on my back about something.I understand that theyre trying to protect me from getting hurt. However, justas a baby kangaroo must learn to protect itself when it leaves

31、 its mothers pocket, Iwill have to learn to protect myself when I grow up. I wish they could be more flexibleso that I can make my own choices about what to do in my spare time.LauraExtended readingMama and Her Bank AccountEvery Saturday night Mama would sit down by the kitchen table and count outth

32、e money Papa had brought home.“For the rent.” Mama would count out the big silver pieces.“For the groceries.” Another group of coins.“Ill need a notebook.” That would be my sister Christine, my brother Nels orme.Mama would put one or two coins to the side. We would watch with anxiousinterest. At las

33、t, Papa would ask, “Is that all?” And when Mama nodded, we couldrelax a little. Mama would look up and smile, “Good. We do not have to go to theBank.” We were all so proud of Mamas Bank Account. It gave us such a warm,secure feeling.第 8 页 共 18 页When Nels graduated from grammar school, he wanted to g

34、o on to high school.“It will cost a little money,” he said.Eagerly we gathered around the table. I took down a box and laid it carefully infront of Mama. This was the “Little Bank” . It was used for sudden emergencies, suchas the time when Christine broke her arm and had to be taken to a doctor.Nels

35、 listed the costs of the things he would need. Mama counted out the moneyin the Little Bank. There was not enough. “We do not want to go to the Bank,” shereminded. We all shook our heads.“I will work in Dillons grocery after school,” Nels volunteered.Mama gave him a bright smile and wrote down a num

36、ber. “Thats not enough,”Papa said. Then he took his pipe out of his mouth and looked at it for a long time. “Iwill give up smoking,” he said suddenly.Mama reached across the table and touched Papas arm. Then she wrote downanother figure.“I will look after the Elvington children every Friday night,”I

37、 said.“Christine canhelp me.”Now there was enough money. We all felt very good because we did not have togo downtown and draw money out of Mamas Bank Account.So many things came out of the Little Bank that year: Christines dress for theschool play, my little sister Dagmars operation. Whatever happen

38、ed, we alwaysknew we still had the Bank to depend upon.That was twenty years ago.第 9 页 共 18 页Last year I sold my first story. When the check came, I hurried over to Mamasand put it in her lap. “For you,” I said, “to put in your Bank Account.”I noticed for the first time how old Mama and Papa looked.

39、 Papa seemed shorter,and Mamas hair was silver now.“Tomorrow,” I told Mama, “you must take it to the Bank.”“You will go with me, Katrin?”“That wont be necessary. Just hand it to the teller. Hell pay it into youraccount.”Mama looked at me. “There is no account,” she said. “In all my life, Ive neverbe

40、en inside a bank.”And when I didntcouldntanswer, Mama said seriously, “It is not good forlittle ones to be afraidto not feel secure.”(Adapted from Kathryn Forbess Mamas Bank Account, which has 17 shortstories and describes the struggles and dreams of a family in San Francisco in theearly 1900s)Book

41、1 Unit 3 Getting along with othersReadingFriendship on the rocks: please advise !AmyMonday 12/109:13 p.m.My best friend and I have been close for eight years. When I was an awkward第 10 页 共 18 页primary school student, she was the popular girl who was willing to make friends withme. Since then, a clos

42、e friendship has grown between us and shes been almost like asister to me. Whether were walking to school, doing homework or just hanging outat the weekend, were hardly out of each others sight. But last Saturday, she brokemy heart, and Im still picking up the pieces.Our original plan was to see a f

43、ilm at the cinema that afternoon. But in themorning, my friend posted a message on social media saying she had a cold. When Icalled her, she said she might not be able to make it to the cinema. “Dont worry,”I said. “Get some rest. We can wait till you get better.”Today, however, I received a horribl

44、e surprise. A classmate told me she had seenmy friend chatting with another girl in a cafe on Saturday afternoon. How stupid Iwas! My friends “illness” was a complete lie! Instead of recovering at home, shewas out having fun with someone else.I was so angry that I avoided her during school all day,

45、and I still dont feel likeresponding to any of her online messages. The stress of this situation is killing me,and Im at a loss what to do next.CindyMonday 12/10 9:52 p.m.Im so sorry! But this friendship is worth saving: eight years is a long time! Dont be so quick to judge your friend. Perhaps she

46、knows shes in the wrong and wantsto apologize, or maybe she has a simple explanation for her behaviour. In any case,第 11 页 共 18 页find an opportunity to have a full and frank talk with her. Listen to what she has to say,and be sure to explain how you feel. Im sure you can solve this problem together.

47、DavidTuesday 13/10 8:11 p.m.I definitely understand how you feel. I also had a friend whom I trusted a lot.When I found out that I was tricked by him, I was really hurt and let go of ourfriendship. I know you value your friendship and want your friend to value it equally.However, if your friend igno

48、res your feelings or makes you suffer, its time to rethinkyour relationship. Talk to her and decide whether this friendship is still important toyou. Its sad to move on, but you have to accept that friends come and go in life.Integrated skills4 NovemberDear Diary,Tim and I talked a lot about his pro

49、blems today, and Im so glad that I could helpmy best friend. It also left me thinking about what it really means to be a “goodfriend”. In my opinion, the following qualities form the basis of a friendship.A good friend needs to be supportive. I can see that Tim is having troublebalancing his project

50、 and his schoolwork, and I can see that both are important tohim. I must respect and support the choices he makes. I should also encourage him第 12 页 共 18 页to take action to get over these difficulties.A good friend also needs to be selfless. Tim is someone whom I should try mybest to help, even if i