Unit 1 Reading and thinking ppt课件-（2019）新人教版高中英语高一必修第一册.pptx

1、challengeThe freshman Student CardNameIdentitypJunior high school studentpFreshmanpSophomore(高二）pJunior（高三）School SystempJunior High SchoolpSenior（高四）pSenior High SchoolAdamRead to underline the main idea of each paragraph.Para. 1Senior high school is a challenge.Para. 2Para. 3Para. 4Adam had to thi

2、nk very carefully about which courses he wanted to take.Adam had to choose extra-curricular activities.Adam will have to study harder in the future and get used to being responsible for a lot more.Tip: Sometimes the first sentence can give you main idea of the paragraph.Scan the text and choose the

3、best choice. 1. Adam felt _at the beginning of his senior high A. excited B. interested C confused D worried 2. Who gave Adam advice on courses? A. Parents. B. Adviser. C .Coach. D. Classmates. 3. What subject is Adams favorite? A. Chinese. B. World history. C.Math. D. English.4. Hearing he was poor

4、 in playing football well, Adam A. felt disappointed but went on with it B left the football and joined a club C. didnt give up and tried to improve D. felt unhappy but signed up for a new team5. What kind of person is Adam? A. brave and well prepared B. negative and silly C. active and shy D. gentl

5、e and patient学科网创原家独First, I had to think very carefully about which courses I wanted to take. The school adviser helped me choose the suitable ones:maths, English, chemistry, world history, and Chinese. I know that Chinese is a very difficult language, but I hope to be fluent when I graduate. My ad

6、viser recommended that I should sign up for advanced literature because I like English and Im good at it.What was Adams attitude to the challenge and how to deal with it? carefullyHow many challenges are mentioned(被提到) in the passage?What is the advice the school adviser gave Adam ? Why?First, I had

7、 to think very carefully about which courses I wanted to take. The school adviser helped me choose the suitable ones:maths, English, chemistry, world history, and Chinese. I know that Chinese is a very difficult language, but I hope to be fluent when I graduate. My adviser recommended that I should

8、sign up for advanced literature because I like English and Im good at it. (should) dosuitablesign up forWhy did Adam choose Chinese which is a very difficult language as his suitable course? In North America, many schools allow students to choose which courses they want to take. However, in North Am

9、erica by far, the most popular foreign languages taught in high schools are French and Spanish.Chinese: a challengeTo win a basic language skill for the future.a competition for future self developmnetParagraph 3I had to choose ekstrkrkjl activities, too. I tried to join the school football team, bu

10、t the coach told me that I didnt play well enough. Obviously, I was unhappy, but I wont quit. Ill find a way to improve on my own so that I can next year. I joined a volunteer club instead. Every Wednesday, we work at a soup kitchen and hand out food to homeless people in the community.Which verb ph

11、rase( (动词短语动词短语) ) in para. 3 can replace( (代替代替) ) the meaning of “make the team” ?I had to choose ekstrkrkjl activities, too. I tried to join the school football team, but the coach told me that I didnt play well enough. Obviously, I was unhappy, but I wont quit. Ill find a way to improve on my ow

12、n so that I can next year. I joined a volunteer club instead. Every Wednesday, we work at a soup kitchen and hand out food to homeless people in the community.unhappyWhy did the author fail to join the school football team? Entry into school sports teams (as well as cheerleading teams) can be quite

13、competitive. Many people try out for the teams, but fail to get on them because they lack the skills or athleticism. Football” means a different sport in the US to the rest of the world. coachdidnt play well enoughcompare with other freshmenchallenge: to join the school football teamTo get a place a

14、nd play a part in the school football team.What are school sports teams like in America?a competition for sports skillsParagraph 4I know IlI have to study harder as a senior high school student and get used to being responsible for a lot more. Im a bit worried about keeping up with the other student

15、s in my advanced course and it ll be quite difficult to get used to all the homework. Still, Im happy to be here. Studying hard isnt always fun, but Ill be well prepared for university or whatever else comes in the future.1.Why do “I” have to study harder as a senior high school student?(one sentenc

16、e in para. 4)2.What should “I” be responsible for ?(one sentence in para. 4)I know IlI have to study harder as a senior high school student and get used to being responsible for a lot more. Im a bit worried about keeping up with the other students in my advanced course and it ll be quite difficult t

17、o get used to all the homework. Still, Im happy to be here. Studying hard isnt always fun, but Ill be well prepared for university or whatever else comes in the future.I know IlI have to study harder as a senior high school student and get used to being responsible for a lot more. Im a bit worried a

18、bout keeping up with the other students in my advanced course and it ll be quite difficult to get used to all the homework. Still, Im happy to be here. Studying hard isnt always fun, but Ill be well prepared for university or whatever else comes in the future.be well prepared for.=make full preparat

19、ions fora competition for university and bright futurechoose coursesmake school football teamkeep up with the other students and get used to homeworkThe freshman challengeA. sth. difficult:something that tests strength, skill, or ability, especially in a way that is interestingB. competition:when so

20、meone tries to win somethingto win a basic language skill to get a place and play a part in the team to be well prepared for university and futureDid he solve those problems successfully?How do you know?Paragraph ChallengeHow Adam feels Solution1confused2choosing _ coursesThe school adviser _3He wil

21、l find a way to _4He will _Did he solve those problems successfully?How do you know?Paragraph ChallengeHow Adam feels Solution1confused2choosing _ coursesThe school adviser _3He will find a way to _4He will _going from junior school to senior high schoolmaking the school football teamimprove in orde

22、r to make the team next year.keeping up with the other students in his advanced course and getting used to all the homeworkserious/ carefulunhappyworried but still happy, confident about his futurehelped him choose suitable courses.suitabletry to study harder and get used to being responsible for a

23、lot more.Group workWhat do you think of Adam?(qualities+supporting details)determinedkindactiveconfidenthelpfulpositive.Read for structure.1.What is the function of paragraph 1?A. To introduce the topic.B. To arouse the interest of readers.Read for structure.rhetorical(修辞修辞）First, I had to think ver

24、y carefully about which courses I wanted to take. .I had to choose extra-curricular activities, too.I know IlI have to study harder as a senior high school student and get used to being responsible for a lot more. . First, I had to think very carefully about which courses I wanted to take. .I had to

25、 choose extra-curricular activities, too.I know IlI have to study harder as a senior high school student and get used to being responsible for a lot more. . Read for structure.3.Why does the author write paragraph 2-4 one by one instead of one paragraph? A.To make the passage easy to read.B.To follo

26、w a logical order.First, I had to think very carefully about which courses I wanted to take. .I had to choose extra-curricular activities, too.I know IlI have to study harder as a senior high school student and get used to being responsible for a lot more. . logicalthinkchoosestudythree verbsRead fo

27、r structure.4.What is the function of paragraph 2-4?A. To introduce the topic.B. To support the main idea.Read for structure.to introduce the topic: challengeto support the topicP1P2P3P4Post reading:make an oral report. What challenges are you facing now? How do you deal with them? What can you lear

28、n from Adam?(reasons) Pattern(模板模板）I am facing/can not/have trouble in.(challenges)now. I.(how to do it).When we are faced with challenges, we should learn from Adam.The sentence “.” shows that he .(qualities:determined(决心的决心的）/a strong will(意志力意志力）.confidenthelpfulactiveliable=responsibleliberal=ge

29、nerousenergeticneighborly=kindgenerousenthusiasticAssignmentu1. Write a short passage about challenges you face and how to deal with them?u2. What does the name “Adam” mean in western culture?Good habits formed at youth make all the difference.-AristotleRetell the freshman challenge.Adam is a freshm

30、an at senior high school.After_from junior high school, entry into senior high school is a big_ for him. He was a little_ in the first week. First, he had to think carefully about courses. Luckily, the school adviser helped him choose the_ones and _ that he _adcanced literature. He also had to choos

31、e extra-curricular activities. He failed to join the school football team and was unhappy, but he wont_.Instead, he joined a volunteer club and worked at a _to help homeless people in the community. And hell have to study harder and get used to being _ for a lot more to _ university or whatever else comes in the future.challengeconfusedsuitablerecommended(should) sign up forquitsoup kitchenresponsiblebe well prepared forchallenge; quit; responsible; graduate; suitable; confused; recommend; sign up for; soup kitchen; be well prepared for graduatingThank you!