1、Starting out 11 What do these students do at school?2 How is this school different from your school?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
2、clubs.Watch the video and answer the questions.2 There are five stages of education in the UK:namely early years,primary,secondary,further education and higher education.For all students between the ages of five(four in Northern Ireland)and sixteen in the UK,primary and secondary education is compul
3、sory.When a student finishes secondary education,they have the option of doing further education and gaining additional academic or vocational qualifications.If a student plans to do higher education,usually consisting of university,they must complete further education.The British education system 3
4、 First day of school questionnaireWelcome 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 Teacher1 How did you feel on your first day at senior high?excited curious nervous proud happy oth
5、er_2 What was your first impression of your new school?3 Whos the first person youve got to know?How did you get to know each other?4 What do you like most about your new school?the campus its traditions your teachers its facilities your classmates other_5 What have you found most impressive about s
6、enior high?4My First Day at Senior High Understanding ideas5 the school campus new teachers school subjects a new timetable an embarrassing moment new friends your feelings other_Tick what you want to include in your diary about your first day at senior high.6Read the passage and find out what the a
7、uthor write in his diary about his first day at senior high.The author write about the school campus ,his new English teacher,the first class,and embarrassing moment and his feelings in the diary.7The big day finally arrived:my first day at senior highMeng Haos experiences:Because it was Meng Haos f
8、irst day at 1_,he got up early and 2_ to his new school.Meng Haos feelings:excited:woke up early;rushed out of the door.senior high rushed Before going to school8I decided to explore a bit whenMeng Haos experiences:The campus was still quiet,so Meng Hao decided to 3 _.He met a man who he 4_ find out
9、 later was his English teacher.Meng Haos feelings:explore a bit was surprised to curious:decided to explore a bit Arriving at school:9Meng Haos experiences:Meng 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
10、 shared 6_.Meng Hao said that challenges at senior high might put them 7_.He advised everyone to 8_ and 9_.Meng Haos feelings:butterflies in his stomach the same name under pressure keep calm be preparednervous:the engine just wouldnt start;butterflies in my stomach;breathed deeply;frightened:looked
11、 at them in panic.embarrassed,a lot more relaxed.During the English class:10Meng Haos experiences:Meng Hao thought he had 10_ to his new school life.Meng Haos feelings:confident:a good beginning to my new school life.a good beginningAfter the English class:11Well begun,half done!If you have a good b
12、eginning,your chance of success will be greatly improved!12 During the summer vacation,I took part in 1_ 16th Natural English Contest,in which I was listed in the top 10 and 2_(gain)valuable experience.I never expected 3_(go)that far.And I had never thought about standing that high on the stage.4_ a
13、t that moment,I set out for the long ride.All I had to do was try.Preparing for the contest,practising a 3-minute speech,and overcoming stage fright,I spared no effort to take part in the competition.One of my 5_(teammate),my good friend in my school,gave me lots of encouragement and advice during t
14、he contest.Her ideas were new and powerful and she stayed quite calm when she was fighting against her 6_(compete).She was like my coach,7_ showed me how to search for related materials online and how to prepare my own view 8_(clear).9_(thank)to the contest and the help of my friend,now I feel relaxed and confident when 10_(talk).直击高考直击高考 the gained to go But teammates competitors who clearly Thanks talking 13Thank you!14
