1、UNIT 1A new startStarting out&Understanding ideasStarting outWatch the video and answer the questions.1What do these students do at school?2How is this school different from your school?Watch the video and answer the questions.1What do these students do at school?2How is this school different from y
2、our school?They have four classes every day and do practical work.They often have a quick snack andcatch up with friends,and then have lunch at 12:55.Some pupils also participate in after-school activities and clubs.Complete the questionnaire and share your answers with the class.First day of school
3、 questionnaire Welcome to senior high!Id like to know what you think of your new school,and how youre feeling about it.Please complete the questionnaire and return it to me.Your Form Teacher How did you feel on your first day at senior high?excited curious nervous proud happy other _ What was your f
4、irst impression of your new school?Whos the first person youve got to know?How did you get to know each other?What do you like most about your new school?the campus its traditions your teachers its facilities your classmates other _ What have you found most impressive about senior high?Understanding
5、 ideasTick what you want to include in your diary about your first day at senior high.the school campus new teachers school subjects a new timetable an embarrassing moment new friends your feelings other _Read the passage and find out what the author wrote in his diary about his first day at senior
6、high.Read the passage and find out what the author wrote in his diary about his first day at senior high.The author wrote about the school campus,his new English teacher,the first class,an embarrassing moment and his feelings in the diary.Choose the best description of Meng Haos first day at senior
7、high.1He found the English class difficult and was not sure what to do.2With the English teachers support,he thought senior high was easy and felt confident about his future.3He was not sure about life at senior high,but after the English class,he felt more confident.Complete Meng Haos experiences w
8、ith expressions from the passage.Meng Haos experiencesMeng Haos feelingsBefore going to schoolBecause it was Meng Haos first day at 1_,he got up early and 2_ to his new school.excited:woke up early;rushed out of the doorArriving at schoolThe campus was still quiet,so Meng Hao decided to 3_.He met a
9、man who he 4_ find out later was his English teacher.During the English classMeng Hao was nervous about introducing himself in front of the class.With 5_,he began,but everyone laughed.It turned out that he and his teacher shared 6_.Mr Meng said that challenges at senior high might put them 7_.He adv
10、ised everyone to 8_ and 9_.After the English classMeng Hao thought he had 10_ to his new school life.senior highrushed（out of the door）explore a bitwas surprised tobutterflies in his stomach the same name under pressure keep calm be prepared had a good beginningcurious:decided to explore a bitnervou
11、s:tried to turn on my brain;the engine just wouldnt start;butterflies in my stomach;breathed deeplyfrightened:looked at them in panicembarrassedrelaxedconfident:a good beginning to my new school life1What is your understanding of the saying“Well begun,half done”?2What happened on your first day at s
12、enior high?Share your experiences and feelings with the class.Think&ShareIt means that if you have a good beginning,your chance of success is greatly improved.阅读理解阅读理解（根据课文内容选择正确答案）1.From the first paragraph we know that the author.A.was worried about his new school lifeB.was excited about his new s
13、chool lifeC.threw doubt on his new school lifeD.was uncertain about his new school life2.What made Meng Hao surprised in his first class?A.His new teachers speech.B.His new classroom.C.His English teacher.D.His new classmates.课堂整体阅读习题3.How did Meng Hao react to the task of self-introduction?A.Nervou
14、sly.B.Actively.C.Coldly.D.Tiredly.4.What does the text mainly talk about?A.My new English teacher.B.How to face challenges at school.C.How to do self-introduction.D.A good beginning to my new school life.语法填空（根据课文内容和语法规则完成短文）语法填空（根据课文内容和语法规则完成短文）On the first day of my senior high，I 1（wake）up early a
15、nd got to my new school，eager to get to know it.During my 2 （explore），I met a white-haired man，who later turned out to be my English teacher.In my first class，our English teacher asked us to introduce 3 （we）one by one，and he went first.But I was too nervous 4（pay）attention，5 （wonder）how I could make
16、 a good first impression.I was organising my words 6 my turn came.Hearing my self-introduction，everyone in my class started laughing.I looked at them in panic.However，my teacher said，“Nice to know we share the same name.”Although I got 7 （embarrass），his words made me a lot more relaxed.Then，Mr Meng
17、explained that in senior high we are going to face some challenges，which might sometimes put us under 8 （press）.It all depends on 9 we do.Finally，he told us to keep calm and be prepared so as to make 10 most of the time at senior high.wokeexploration ourselvesto paywonderingwhenembarrassed pressurew
18、hat theLanguage points核心词汇核心词汇教材原句p.1 Welcome to senior high!欢迎来到高中！1 senior adj.（地位、水平或级别）高的，高级的n.较年长的人搭配搭配：be senior to sb.比某人级别高；比某人年长 a senior officer/manager高级军官/经理 He is senior to me，though he is younger.他虽然比我年轻，但职位比我高。He is five years senior to me.=He is senior to me by five years.=He is five
19、 years my senior.=He is my senior by five years.他比我大5 岁。【误区警示误区警示】be senior/junior than sb.（）be senior/junior to sb.（）题组练领悟方法单句语法填空单句语法填空（1）He is also a manager，but senior me.（2）He objects to being told what to do by someone junior him.一句多译一句多译 我哥哥比我大两岁。（3）_（4）_（5）_（6）_totoMy brother is two years se
20、nior to me.My brother is senior to me by two years.My brother is two years my senior.My brother is my senior by two years.教材原句p.1 excited curious nervous proud happy.兴奋的 好奇的 紧张的 自豪的高兴的 2 curious adj.好奇的；稀奇古怪的 搭配搭配：be curious to do sth.很想做某事 be curious about 对感到好奇 It is curious that.真是奇怪。The little g
21、irl was curious about everything she saw.这个小女孩对她看到的一切都感到好奇。Its curious that she left without saying goodbye.她不辞而别，挺奇怪的。【单词积累单词积累】curiously adv.好奇地 curiosity n.好奇心 out of curiosity 出于好奇 satisfy ones curiosity 满足某人的好奇心 单句语法填空单句语法填空（1）They were very curious the people who lived upstairs.（2）词汇复现Meng Hao
22、 was curious （get）to know his senior high school，so he arrived early.（3）The salesgirl in the shop looked at them （curious）.完成句子完成句子（4）He told her the secret （为了满足她的好奇心）.（5）The letter wasnt addressed to me but I opened it （出于好奇）.about to getcuriously to satisfy her curiosity out of curiosity 教材原句p.1
23、What was your first impression of your new school?你对新学校的第一印象是什么？3 impression n.C，U印象，感想；C印记，压痕搭配搭配:get/have a good/bad impression of 对的印象好/不好 leave/make a（n）.impression on sb.给某人留下的印象After exploring it，Meng Hao has got a very good impression of the school.探索一番后，孟浩对学校印象很好。词汇复现 My self-introduction ma
24、de a good impression on the whole class.我的自我介绍给全班同学留下了一个好印象。There are impressions of shoes in the mud.泥地里有鞋印。【单词积累单词积累】（1）impress v.使钦佩，使留下深刻印象；使了解（重要性）impress sb.with sth.某物给某人留下深刻印象 be impressed with/by 对印象深刻impress sth.on sb.使某人了解某事的重要性We were impressed with your positive attitude.你乐观的态度给我们留下了深刻的
25、印象。The teacher impressed on us the importance of being curious.老师让我们认识到保持好奇心的重要性。词汇复现（2）impressive adj.令人钦佩的，给人深刻印象的What have you found most impressive about senior high?你对高中印象最深的是什么？词汇复现【一言助记一言助记】What he said left a deep impression on us.All the people present were impressed by his impressive speec
26、h.他说的话给我们留下了深刻的印象。所有在场的人都对他那令人印象深刻的演讲印象深刻。单句语法填空单句语法填空（1）词汇复现What the teacher said about challenges left a deep （impress）on us.（2）I was impressed his honesty when we met for the first time.=He impressed me his honesty when we met for the first time.（3）The old man impresses the importance of kindness
27、 his grandchildren.（4）Thanks to the excellent guide，our journey was really （impress）and meaningful.完成句子完成句子（5）（我对她的第一印象）was that she was an enthusiastic woman.（6）The first time I saw him，（给我留下了深刻印象）his sense of humour.（7）Father （使我意识到）the value of table manners.impression with/bywith onimpressive My
28、 first impression of her I was impressed with/by impressed on me 教材原句p.1 its traditions 它的传统4 tradition n.传统，风俗搭配搭配:follow a tradition 遵循传统 break with tradition 打破传统 by tradition 按照传统风俗 The company has a long tradition of fine design.这家公司的优秀设计历史悠久。They broke with tradition and got married quietly.他们
29、打破传统，毫不声张地结了婚。By tradition，children play tricks on 1 April.按照传统风俗，儿童在 4 月1 日捣乱戏弄别人。【单词积累单词积累】traditional adj.传统的，习俗的 traditionally adv.传统地 It is traditional（for sb.）to do sth.（对某人来说）做某事是传统。Its traditional in America to eat turkey on Thanksgiving Day.感恩节时吃火鸡是美国的传统。The festival is traditionally held i
30、n May.这个节日按照传统是在五月份过的。单句语法填空单句语法填空（1）词汇复现The audience were impressed with the （tradition）programs.（2）In some countries it is traditional for a bride （wear）white.（3）（traditional），college students hold a graduation ceremony to encourage themselves before they set off on their life journey.（4）tradition
31、，people in this region have concentrated on agriculture for generations.一句句多译多译我们家有个传统，除夕要办家庭聚会。（5）_ （6）_ traditionalto wear Traditionally ByTheres a tradition in our family that we have a party on New Years Eve.Its traditional in our family to have a party on New Years Eve.教材原句p.2 an embarrassing m
32、oment 令人尴尬的时刻5 moment n.某一时刻；片刻，瞬间搭配搭配:at the moment 目前，眼下，此刻 for the moment 暂时，目前（=for the time being=at present）for a moment 片刻，一会儿（=for a while/minute）in a moment 立刻，马上（=in a while/minute）I am having some trouble with my classmates at the moment.眼下我和班上的同学有件麻烦事。For the moment things seem to be cal
33、ming down.就目前而言，局面看上去已经缓和了许多。词汇复现 For a moment I looked at them in panic.我惊慌地看了他们一会儿。词汇复现【学法点拨学法点拨】the moment 可以引导时间状语从句，相当于连词，意为“一 就”。He said hed phone you the moment he got home.他说他一到家就给你打电话。用用 moment 短语完成句子短语完成句子（1）I cant go to the new sports shop with you because Im as busy as a bee .（2）Turn on
34、the heater（加热器）and the room will be warm .（3）The classroom is big enough ，but well have to move if we have more students.（4）the talk show begins，he will switch over and watch it.（5）词汇复现The author thought and said，“Thank you for your criticism，but I have a request.”at the moment in a moment for the m
35、omentThe moment for a moment 教材原句p.2 I woke up early and rushed out of the door in my eagerness to get to know my new school.我一大早就起床冲出了家门，迫不及待地想了解我的新学校。6 eagerness n.热切，渴望搭配：搭配：in ones eagerness to do sth.渴望做某事，急于做某事 People were pushing each other out of the way in their eagerness to get to the fron
36、t.人们互相推搡着，拼命想挤到前面去。【单词积累单词积累】eager adj.热切的，渴望的 eagerly adv.热切地，渴望地be eager for sth.渴望得到某物be eager to do sth.渴望做某事The little girl is eager for knowledge and eager to make progress.那个小女孩渴求知识，而且渴望取得进步。She is looking forward eagerly to her sons holiday at home.她眼巴巴地盼着儿子休假回家。【归纳拓展归纳拓展】be anxious to do st
37、h.急于做某事 be anxious about sth./for sb.为担心be anxious for sth.渴望得到某物 be curious to do sth.很想做某事 be curious about 对感到好奇 单句语法填空单句语法填空（1）词汇复现Generally，a new student is eager （explore）everything on campus.（2）词汇复现In his （eager）to make a good first impression，Meng Hao began organising his introduction.（3）词汇复
38、现While he was exploring the new school，his eyes were （eager）taking in everything.（4）They crowded around the spokesperson，eager any news.完成句子完成句子（5）Everyone in the class seemed （热爱学习）.（6）She is （渴望上大学），but （担心）not passing the college entrance examination.to explore eagerness eagerly foreager to learn
39、eager to go to college anxious about 教材原句p.3 I was organising my words in my head when the girl next to me gave me a nudge.我正忙着在脑海中组织语言，坐在我旁边的女孩轻轻推了我一下。7 organise v.组织，筹备；安排，分配（=organize）They decided to organise a second visit there.他们决定再组织去那里参观一次。organise a meeting/party/trip组织会议/聚会/旅行 organise boo
40、ks on the shelf整理书架上的书 organise ones thought理一理思绪【单词积累单词积累】organiser n.组织者 organised adj.有组织的；有条理的 organisation n.组织，团体，机构well/badly/carefully organised 组织良好的/糟糕的/周密的We allow all students to take part in organised activities.我们允许所有学生参加有组织的活动。The new teacher was so well-organised that she began where
41、 we stopped yesterday.新老师很有条理，从昨天停止的地方讲起。【一言助记一言助记】The organiser was told to organise a meeting for a voluntary organisation.那个组织者被要求为一个志愿者组织安排一次会议。单句语法填空单句语法填空（1）In my view，Londons not as expensive in price as Tokyo but Tokyo is more _（organise）in traffic.（2）Group activities will （organise）after cl
42、ass to help children develop team spirit.（3）The letters WTO stand for the World Trade （organise）.（4）We will attend a meeting （organise）by the Students Union tonight.完成句子完成句子（5）（有条理是一项重要技能）for school and life.（6）词汇复现They （成立了一个组织）called the Debate Club.organised be organised Organisation organised Be
43、ing organised is an important skillset up an organisation教材原句p.3 With butterflies in my stomach，I breathed deeply.我心里七上八下、紧张万分，我深吸了一口气。8 breathe v.呼吸搭配搭配:breathe deeply 深呼吸breathe in 吸气；吸入（气体）breathe out 呼气；呼出（气体）I took a moment to breathe before applying myself again to the task.在重新投入到此项任务之前，我花了点时间
44、喘口气。词汇复现 The doctor made me breathe in while he listened to my chest.医生给我听胸部时，叫我吸气。【单词积累单词积累】breath n.呼吸的空气；一次吸入的空气hold ones breath 屏住呼吸；屏息以待take a deep breath 深吸一口气 be out of breath 气喘吁吁，上气不接下气 Fans held their breath waiting for the final whistle.球迷们屏息以待终场哨声响起。I was out of breath when I climbed up
45、to the top of the mountain.爬到山顶时我已经气喘吁吁。单句语法填空单句语法填空（1）I like getting up very early in summer.The morning air is so good （breathe）.（2）Humans take in oxygen and breathe carbon dioxide.完成句子完成句子（3）The doctor told me to （深深吸气）and then （慢慢呼气）.（4）Daniel （深吸一口气）and dived into the water.（5）Fred entered with
46、out knocking and，（上气不接下气），sank into a chair.to breathe outbreathe in deeplybreathe out slowly took a deep breath out of breath 教材原句p.3 I looked at them in panic.我惊慌失措地盯着他们。9 panic n.&v.（1）n.惊恐，惊慌 搭配搭配:in panic 惊慌地 be in a panic 处于恐慌中（表示状态）get into a panic 陷入恐慌（表示动作）Most of the people were in a panic
47、 when faced with challenges.面临挑战时，多数人会恐慌。词汇复现 She got into a panic when she couldnt find the tickets.她找不到票，慌了起来。（2）v.（使）恐慌，（使）惊慌失措搭配：搭配：panic sb.into doing sth.使某人仓促行动 I felt very nervous and had to force myself not to panic.我感到非常紧张，不得不强迫自己不要惊慌。The eruption of the volcano panicked many people into l
48、eaving this area.火山喷发吓得很多人仓促离开了这个地区。【误区警示误区警示】panic 的过去式、过去分词是 panicked，现在分词是 panicking。完成句子完成句子（1）Office workers fled （惊慌地）as the fire broke out.（2）Theres no point （陷入恐慌）about the exams.（3）The protests became more violent and many people （吓得离开）that country.（4）“Tommy，run!Be quick!”the mother shouted
49、，（声音中透着恐慌）.in panic getting into a panic were panicked into leaving with panic clearly in her voice 教材原句p.3 Challenges like this might sometimes put you under pressure.类似的挑战有时可能会让大家倍感压力。10 challenge n.挑战v.向挑战；质疑搭配搭配:the challenge of doing sth.做某事的挑战 face/meet a challenge 面对/迎接挑战 take up/accept a cha
50、llenge 接受挑战 challenge sb.to（do）sth.向某人挑战（做）某事 John Snow wanted to face the challenge and solve this problem.约翰斯诺想面对挑战并解决这个难题。I accepted his challenge to a game of chess.我接受他的挑战，与他下一盘国际象棋。To give an introduction on the first day at senior high was a real challenge for many students.高中第一天做自我介绍对很多学生来说是
