1、Words and expressions1.curious adj.好奇的【词类转换】curiously adv.好奇地；奇怪地curiosity n.好奇心；求知欲【常见搭配】be curious about 对感到好奇 be curious to do sth.渴望做某事be curious that 真奇怪2.impression n.印象；感想【词类转换】impress v.给留下深刻印象；使钦佩impressive adj.令人钦佩的；给人深刻印象的【常见搭配】leave/make/give a(n)+adj.+impression on sb 给某人留下的印象3.collecti
2、on n.(一批)收藏品【词类转换】collect v.收集；收藏；搜集；聚集collector n.收藏家；收集者collective adj.集体的；共有的【常见搭配】a collection of 一批(收藏品);一堆Words and expressions4.breathe v.呼吸【词类转换】breath n.呼吸；气息；一口气breathless adj.气喘吁吁的；breathlessly adv.气喘吁吁地【常见搭配】breathe in/out 吸气/呼气breathe deeply=take a deep breath 深呼吸;深吸一口气hold ones breath
3、屏住呼吸out of breath 上气不接下气take ones breath away 令某人惊叹5.challenge n.挑战 vt.向挑战；对质疑【词类转换】challenging adj.具有挑战性的；考验能力的challenger n.挑战者【常见搭配】challenge sb to sth 向某人挑战某事；邀请某人参加比赛challenge sb to do sth 激励某人做某事；质疑某人做某事6.description n.描述；描写；叙述；形容【词类转换】describe vt.描述；描写【常见搭配】beyond description=beyond words 无法形容
4、；难以形容describeas 把描述为Words and expressions7.calm adj.镇静的；沉着的 v.(使)镇定；(使)平静 n.平静；宁静的状态【词类转换】calmly adv.镇定地；沉着地；心平气和地calmness n.平静；镇定【常见搭配】keep/stay/remain calm 保持冷静 calm(sb)down (使某人)安静下来；平静下来8.confident adj.有信心的；自信的【词类转换】confidently adv.自信地confidence n.信心【常见搭配】be/feel confident of(doing)sth 对(做)某事有把握
5、be/feel confident about/(that)对有信心have/lose confidence in 对有/失去信心 with confidence 自信地；肯定地Staring outWatch the video and answer the question.1.What do these students do at school?2.How is this school different from your school?Staring outWatch the video and answer the question.1.What do these student
6、s do at school?2.How is this school different from your school?1.They have four classes every day and do practical work.They often have a quick snack and catch up with friends,and then have lunch at 12:55.Some pupils also participate in after-school activities and clubs.2.(one possible answer,the qu
7、estion depends on students own answers)It is obvious that something like the timetable,subjects is different from ours.Staring outBackground InformationThe British education systemThere are five stages of education in the UK：namely early years,primary,secondary,further education and higher education
8、.For all students between the ages of five(four in Northern Ireland)and sixteen in the UK,primary and secondary education is compulsory.When a student finishes secondary education,they have the option of doing further education and gaining additional academic or vocational qualifications.If a studen
9、t plans to do higher education,usually consisting of university,they must complete further education.If youd like to find out more about the British education system,you can read reference books or search a library or online using these key words：British education system UK education key stages1.Tic
10、k 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 _Understanding ideasUnderstanding ideas2.Read the passage and find out what the author wrote in his diary
11、 about his first day at senior high.1.After I had pictured it over and over again in my mind,the big day finally arrived:my first day at senior high!I woke up early and rushed out of the door in my eagerness to get to know my new school.2.The campus was still quiet when I arrived,so I decided to exp
12、lore a bit.I was looking at the photos on the noticeboard when I heard a voice behind me.“New here?”Turning around,I saw a white-haired man.“Yes,”I replied.“Im wondering what life is going to be like here.”“Dont worry,”he gave me a smile.“Youll soon find out.”3.How true these words were!When my Engl
13、ish teacher stepped into the classroom,I was surprised to see the same man I had met earlier.4.“Good morning,everyone.Before we start,please come to the front one by one and introduce yourself to the class.Ill go first”Understanding ideas5.“What?!”I tried to turn on my brain but the engine just woul
14、dnt start.“I should say my name,of course.But what else?What could I say to make a good first impression?Something about my insect collection,perhaps.”I was organising my words in my head when the girl next to me gave me a nudge.“Its your turn!”6.With butterflies in my stomach,I breathed deeply.“Hi,
15、Im Meng Hao.”Everyone started laughing.I looked at them in panic.“Nice to know we share the same name,”said my new teacher.I had been too nervous to pay attention when he introduced himself!Although I was embarrassed,his words made me a lot more relaxed!7.When we had all introduced ourselves,Mr Meng
16、 said,“Well done,everyone!I know this isnt easy for many of you.But this is just the kind of thing you are going to face at senior high.Challenges like this might sometimes put you under pressure.But it all depends on what you do.Keep calm and be prepared.That way,youll make the most of your time at
17、 senior high.”8.People say,“Well begun,half done.”I guess this was a good beginning to my new school life.1.Tick what you want to include in your diary about your first day at senior high.the school campus new teachers(new English teacher)school subjects a new timetable an embarrassing moment new fr
18、iends your feelings other the first classUnderstanding ideasI was looking at the photos on the noticeboard when I heard a voice behind me.该句型中的when表示“正(刚)，这时(突然)”，此类句型有：be doing.when 正在做，这时。He was still smiling when the door opened and his wife came in.be about to do when 正打算做，这时He was about to give
19、 it up when he got a piece of good news.be just going to dowhen 正要做，这时I was just going to tell you when you interrupted.be on the point of doingwhen 正要做，这时She was on the point of going out when the telephone rang.had just done.when.刚做完，这时.I had just gone to bed after a very hard day when the phone r
20、ang.Understanding ideasWith butterflies in my stomach,I breathed deeply.该句型是with复合结构，在句中做状语，表示时间、条件、方式、原因或伴随，可放到句首或者句尾，常见结构如下：with+宾语+动词ing形式(表主动或正在进行的动作)/动词ed形式(表被动或已完成的动作)/动词不定式(短语)(表将来的动作)/介词短语/形容词(短语)/副词(短语)With so many problems to settle,the newly-elected president is having a hard year.He was
21、lying in bed,with his eyes fixed on the ceiling.With the temple being repaired,we cant visit it.The old man was seated in the sofa,with a pipe in his mouth.With the street wet and slippery,we had to ride our bikes slowly and carefully.He put on his coat hurriedly,with the wrong side out.Understandin
22、g ideasI had been too nervous to pay attention when he introduced himself!该句型具有否定含义，句意为“太而不能”，可以转换为enough to句型或者sothat句型。I had been too nervous to pay attention when he introduced himself!=I had been nervous enough not to pay attention when he introduced himself!=I had been so nervous that I couldnt
23、 pay attention when he introduced himself!特别注意：当too后接anxious,eager,glad,happy,pleased,kind等描述某种心理活动的形容词时，表示肯定意义。Tom is too eager to see his parents.too前面有否定词(如never，cant)时表示肯定，意为“非常，不会不”Its never too late to improve your diet.Understanding ideas3.Choose the best description of Meng Haos first day at
24、 senior high.He found the English class difficult and was not sure what to do.With the English teachers support,he thought senior high was easy and felt confident about his future.He was not sure about life at senior high,but after the English class,he felt more confident.Understanding ideas He was
25、not sure about life at senior high,but after the English class,he felt more confident.4.Complete Meng Haos experiences with expressions from the passage.Understanding ideasMeng Haos experiencesMeng Haos feelingsBefore going to schoolBecause it was Meng Haos first day at _,he got up early and _ to hi
26、s new school.Arriving at schoolThe campus was still quiet,so Meng Hao decided to _.He met a man who he _ find out later was his English teacher.senior highrushed(out of the door)explore a bitwas surprisedcurious:decided to explore a bitexcited:woke up early;rushed out of the door4.Complete Meng Haos
27、 experiences with expressions from the passage.Understanding ideasMeng Haos experiencesMeng Haos feelingsDuring the English classMeng Hao was nervous about introducing himself in front of the class.With _,he began,but everyone laughed.It turned out that he and his teacher shared _.Mr Meng said that
28、challenges at senior high might put them _.He advised everyone to _ and _.After the English classMeng Hao thought he had _ to his new school life.butterflies in his stomachthe same nameunder pressurekeep calmbe preparednervous:tried to turn on my brain;the engine just wouldnt start;butterflies in my
29、 stomach;breathed deeplyfrightened:looked at them in panicembarrassedrelaxedhad a good beginningconfident:a good beginning to my new school lifeThink Share1.What is your understanding of the saying“Well begun,half done”?2.What happened on your first day at senior high?Share your experiences and feel
30、ings with the class.Understanding ideasIt means that if you have a good beginning,your chance of success is greatly improved.the question depends on students own answersHOMEWORKWrite a short passage to introduce Meng Haos first day at senior high according to the pictures or the chart.Understanding ideas
