1、Unit 1 Back to school Reading: Realizing your potential Hello, 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 cant wait _1_( describe) to you_2_ senior high school life is like. The path before you l
2、eads _3_a world full of challenges: a new environment, new knowledge and new ways of thinking. However, for those of you with a positive mind, opportunity lies in each challenge. When you rise to the challenges, you will have the opportunity _4_(acquire) great knowledge and enjoy _5_(person) growth.
3、 Most_6_ (important), your time and effort at senior high school will open the door_7_ your potential. “What is potential?” you may ask. Put_8_( simple), potential is your _9_ (nature) ability that can be developed when you try hard enough. Who knows_10_ beautiful works of art you will create, what
4、medical advances you will make or what_11_( amaze) technologies you will develop! The _12_ (possibility) are endless, and I have confidence in your ability _13_ (make)a difference to your family, to your community and to our country. Over the next three years, you will discover your potential while
5、you develop as a student and as a person. To_14_ (full) realize your potential, it is important for you to make the most of our school resources. Take advantage_15_ your classes, learn from your teachers and classmates, and make use of our school_16_( facility). There are also a lot of school activi
6、ties for you. Join a club or two, and take an active part _17_ different sports. Of equal_18_ (important)are good study habits, useful skills and a positive attitude. _19_ (careful) plan your study, set clear goals and balance your schoolwork with other activities. As a senior high school student, y
7、ou must make efforts_20_ ( improve) your communication and problem-solving skills. Last but not least, always look on the bright side and never lose hope, even in difficult situations. In time you will find yourself_21_( grow) into a well-rounded individual. As Lao-Tzu wisely said, “A journey of a t
8、housand miles begins with a single step.” You need to make a_22_ (continue) effort to train your mind and develop your character. Senior high school will help you learn and grow, yet you alone are responsible _23_realizing your great potential. Be confident, do your best and make us _24_(pride)! Ext
9、ended reading: School life in the UK Last year, I had the chance_1_(study) at a British secondary school as an exchange student. I stayed with_2_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 to stay wit
10、h me this year in China! The British school day_3_( begin) at 9 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. Students usually have to learn nine subjects at secondary school. Every student in the UK must study English, Maths and the Science subjects: Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Students can also choose _4_(study) ot
11、her subjects, such as History, Art and Business. The classes are different_5_those in China. Each teacher has their own classroom and the students move around for every lesson. In most of my classes, there _6_ (be) only about 20 students. In the beginning, however, it was still tough for me _7_( rem
12、ember )everyones name! I enjoyed most of the classes, but some of them were quite_8_( challenge). Technology classes were fun. I made a clock to take home. The teacher helped me put the parts together. I like it so much _9_I still use it as my alarm! I found Maths quite easy and _10_ (e njoy) becaus
13、e the material was less advanced in the UK than in China. However, _11_ (learn) in English was a great challenge for me. There were a lot of difficult English words, _12_( especial) in Geography and Biology. Class_13_( discuss) is very important in the UK, but I could not make a great _14_(contribut
14、e) because sometimes I wasnt able to express myself_15_( clear) in English. Although there was not as much homework as I was used to, it was still challenging. _16_(fortunate), my teachers and classmates were always helpful and gave me lots of _17_ (encourage). My language skills improved over time.
15、 During the hour-long lunchtime, I_18_(eat ) in the school dining hall. There were lots of options including bread and butter, chicken pie and puddings, _19_ I still missed my mums cooking! After lunch, I often played on the schools huge sports field with Daniel and his friends. Sometimes we just re
16、laxed under a tree or sat on the grass. After school, there were many clubs to join. The one that _20_( attract) me most was the Rugby Club. We played once a week, and it was great fun. Also, I enjoyed_21_( act) in the Theatre Club. I still have photos of myself _22_(act) in William Shakespeares A M
17、idsummer Nights Dream. (join)clubs was a great way_23_(meet) British students and make friends with them. I am glad to have the opportunity_24_( experience) this different way of life. I met some great people and learnt a lot about school life in the UK. Daniel and his family were fantastic hosts, a
18、nd his friends were very nice as well. I cant wait for Daniel _25_(visit) China! 答案：答案： Unit 1 Back to school Reading: Realizing your potential Hello, 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 c
19、ant wait to describe to you what senior high school life is like. The path before you leads to a world full of challenges: a new environment, new knowledge and new ways of thinking. However, for those of you with a positive mind, opportunity lies in each challenge. When you rise to the challenges, y
20、ou will have the opportunity to acquire great knowledge and enjoy personal growth. Most importantly, your time and effort at senior high school will open the door to your potential. “What is potential?” you may ask. Put simply, potential is your natural ability that can be developed when you try har
21、d enough. Who knows what beautiful works of art you will create, what medical advances you will make or what amazing technologies you will develop! The possibilities are endless, and I have confidence in your ability to make a difference to your family, to your community and to our country. Over the
22、 next three years, you will discover your potential while you develop as a student and as a person. To fully realize your potential, it is important for you to make the most of our school resources. Take advantage of your classes, learn from your teachers and classmates, and make use of our school f
23、acilities. There are also a lot of school activities 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 other activitie
24、s. As a senior high school student, you must make efforts to improve your communication and problem-solving skills. Last but not least, always look on the bright side and never lose hope, even in difficult situations. In time you will find yourself growing into a well-rounded individual. As Lao-Tzu
25、wisely said, “A journey of a thousand miles 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 for realizing your great potential. Be confident, do your best an
26、d make us proud! Extended reading: School life in the UK Last year, I had the chance to study at a British secondary school as an exchange student. 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 wi
27、ll come to stay with me this year in China! The British school day begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. Students usually have to learn nine subjects at secondary school. Every student in the UK must study English, Maths and the Science subjects: Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Students can also choos
28、e to study other subjects, such as History, Art and Business. The classes are different from those in China. Each teacher has their own classroom 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 for
29、 me to remember everyones 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 put the parts together. I like it so much that I still use it as my alarm! I found Maths quite easy and enjoyable be
30、cause the material was less advanced in the UK than in China. However, learning in English was a great challenge for me. There were a lot of difficult English words, especially in Geography and Biology. Class discussion is very important in the UK, but I could not make a great contribution because s
31、ometimes I wasnt able to express myself clearly in English. Although there was not as much homework as I was used to, it was still challenging. Fortunately, my teachers and classmates were always helpful and gave me lots of encouragement. My language skills improved over time. During the hour-long l
32、unchtime, I ate in the school dining hall. There were lots of options including bread and butter, chicken pie and puddings, but I still missed my mums cooking! After lunch, I often played on the schools huge sports field with Daniel and his friends. Sometimes we just relaxed under a tree or sat on t
33、he grass. After school, there were many clubs to join. The one that attracted me most was the Rugby Club. We played once a week, and it was great fun. Also, I enjoyed acting in the Theatre Club. I still have photos of myself acting in William Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream. Joining clubs was
34、a great way to meet British students and make friends with them. I am glad to have the opportunity to experience this different way of life. I met some great people and learnt a lot about school life in the UK. Daniel and his family were fantastic hosts, and his friends were very nice as well. I cant wait for Daniel to visit China!
