1、Unit 1 A new startDeveloping ideasWhat do you want to achieve at high school?Lead-inhint(=tip):a useful piece of advice about how to do something Predict:1.what is talked about in the interview?2.Who is probably invited to be the interviewee?While-readingRead paragraph 1 and check your predictions.1
2、.what is talked about in the interview?2.Who is probably invited to be the interviewee?Suggestions for high school.A former student of our school Lisa.Lisa graduated from our school and is about to go to college in New York.While-reading:scanning 1.What did Lisa find most helpful when she started hi
3、gh school?2.How did she deal with new challenges?3.How did she handle disappointments?4.What did she share in particular?Scan the interview and answer the questions.1.What did Lisa find most helpful when she started high school?Lisa:Orientation Day(O Day迎新日)was really helpful.Its a fantastic opportu
4、nity for new students to get to know the school and the other students.I even made some new friends.Just keep an open mind and take part in as much as possible.Read for answersRead for answers2.How did she deal with new challenges?Lisa:I had a chemistry test right at the end of the first week.I was
5、frightened at the sight of the test paper.But then I fighred Idbetter just go all out and see what happens.If you fail,no problem-next time you can fail better.She figured that she should go all out and not be afraid of faliure.Read for answers3.How did she handle disappointments?She realised that i
6、t wasnt just about winning,and kept working hard to be part of something she loved.As a menber of the school volleyball team,I wasnt selected for the end-of-year competition.so I kept working hard to support.Read for answers4.What did she share in particular?Lisa:Looking back on my high school life,
7、the most important advice.Be a rainbow in somebody elses cloud.So give your friend a hand when they need it.Be good to others.What is the most important factor to help Lisa solve the problems?Read for meaningJust ao all out and see what happens.“If you fail,no problem-next time you can fail better.T
8、here is always a way to be part of something you love Be a rainbow in somebody elses cloud.Her attitude matters.Post-reading ApplicationRead the text again and retell what Lisa has shared in the interview following the outline below.1.Introduce who Lisa is.2.Summarize her suggestions.3.Tell what you
9、 can learn from her.Post-reading ApplicationLisa is a.She told us some important high school hints.First,.Besides,.Whats more,.At last,.What I have learned from her is that.Futher thinkingGroup discussion:1.What problems may you face at high school?2.What are your suggestions to deal with them?probl
10、ems for new studentsyour advicelearning methodsclassmate relationshippeer pressure.PresentationSuppose you are Chairman of the Student Union.Please give a speech to the new students on their first day at high school.1.Use the notes that you have written to help plan your speech.problems for new stud
11、entsyour advicelearning methodsclassmate relationshippeer pressure.2.Organise your speech following the steps below.Start by welcoming the new students.Talk about the problems and give your advice.End by summarzing your ideas and expressing your wishes.Tips:You can start by saying:Good morning boys
12、and girls.Welcome to.I am.Tips:You may face many problems in senior high.Firstly,.Secondly,.To solve the problems,I have some suggetions for you.To begin with,.Besides.Tips:In a word.Useful expressions and patterns Introduction part:Its a great honor to give/make/deliver a speech here.Im greatly hon
13、ored to speak here on behalf of my group.Conclusion part:Thats all.Thanks for your attention.I hope I have made myself understood.Good luck to all of us.I wish you success and happiness in the near future.Useful expressions and patterns Body part:concentrate/focus on keep an open mindgo all out/make
14、 every effort turn to sb(for help)ask sb for suggestions/advice give/lend sb a hand offer practical suggestionsbe able to do sth/enable sb to do sthparticipate in/take part inhave a better understanding of sthIts a fantastic opportunity to do sth It is a good idea to do sth Doing.is a good choice.co
15、ncerning/regarding/as for/as tofrom my point of view/in my opinionbesides/moreover/furthermore/in addition/additionallyin brief/in short/in conclusionTo begin/start withMost importantlynot only.but also as well assuch asUseful conjunctions and prepositions Post-reading:A sample speechDear fellow stu
16、dents,Welcome to our new school.Its my great honor to give a speech here about the challenges we may face in senior high and how to deal with them effectively.Actually,each of us will meet with a variety of difficulties in our lives and study,such as classmate relationships and study methods.When fa
17、cing these challenges,we shouldnt show any fear of them.Instead,its better for us to be calm,have confidence and analyze the problems to find out solutions.Post-reading:A sample speech Besides,we can always turn to our teachers for help.Communicating with them will enable us to have a better underst
18、anding of various aspects of life in high school and some effective learning methods.Regarding learning methods,I also have some good ideas to share with you,such as previewing lessons,getting actively involved in class,and reviewing what has been taught after class,which benefited me a lot during m
19、iddle school.As for interpersonal relationships,which really have a great influence on our moods and school life,I suggests that we not only have an open mind,be helpful and show gratitude but also stick to some important principles when facing some peer pressure.Post-reading:A sample speech Additio
20、nally,it is a good idea for us to register for a school club,where we will meet some true friends with whom we have a lot in common.Whats more,after-school activities can enrich our life.These are my ideas and suggestions,and I hope they will be beneficial and help us adapt to high school life soon.Thanks for your attention.Good luck to all of us!SummaryAn interviewHigh school hints1.What is helpful?2.How to deal with new challenges?3.How to handle disappointments?4.What is special?keep an open mindgo all out be part of what you lovebe a rainbowattitudet h a n k y o u