1、Section AStarting out&Understanding ideasParaphrase the following phrases and make up sentences with them.1.in panic 1.in panic in a sudden feeling ofgreat fear2.2.one by oneone by oneone after another3.butterflies in my stomach3.butterflies in my stomach to have a nervous feelingin my stomach befor
2、e doing something4.under pressure4.under pressureunder stress5.make the most of5.make the most ofmake the best use ofPre-readingWhile-readingThe first readingRead the passage and find out what the author wrote in his diary about his first day at senior high.The school campus,a new teacher,an embarra
3、ssing moment,his feelings,etc.Choose the best description of Meng Choose the best description of Meng Haos first day at senior high.Haos first day at senior high.Talk about their answers in groups and learn the reading methods and techniques from each other.1 He found the English class difficult and
4、 was not sure what to do.2 With the English teachers support,he thought senior high was easy and felt confident about his future.3 He was not sure about life at senior high,but after the English class,he felt more confident.The second readingBefore going to schoolBecause it was Meng Haos first day a
5、t 1_,he got up early and 2 _ to his new school.senior high rushedMeng Haos feelings:excitedArriving at schoolThe campus was still quiet,so Meng Hao decided to 3_.He met a man who he 4_ find out later was his English teacher.explorewas surprised toMeng Haos feelings:surprisedDuring the English classM
6、eng Hao was nervous about introducing himself in front of the class,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 them7_.He advised everyone to8_and 9_.the same nameunder pressurekeep calm be prepared Meng Haos fee
7、lings:nervous,frightened,embarrassed,relaxedAfter the English classMeng Hao thought he had 10_ to his new school life.a good beginningMeng Haos feelings:confidentAfter-reading1.What is your understanding of the saying Well begun,half done？It means that if you have a good beginning,your chance of suc
8、cess is greatly improved.2.What happened on your first day at senior high?How did you feel?When my English teacher stepped into the classroom,I was surprised to see the same man I had met earlier.本句是主从复合句，_引导时间状语从句,主句是I was.earlier,其中I had met earlier是省略了引导词_的定语从句,修饰the same man。whenthat/who/whom2.With butterflies in my stomach,I breathed deeply.guess the meaning of the new phrase butterflies in my stomach according to the context and pay attention to the usage.Suggested answer:由于心里发慌，我深吸一口气。
