1、Book 1 Teenage experiences Important passages, translation and key to exercises 1 1 Book 1 Unit 1 Reading Senior high school brings a lot of new experiences to everyone. The speech below was given to new senior high school students by their principal, Mr Xu, on the first day of term. Before you read
2、 the speech transcript, think about the following questions: How do you think senior high school will be different from junior high school? What do you think the principal will talk about in his speech? Hello, everyone! Welcome to senior high school! Today is the start of a new term, the start of a
3、three-year journey and the start of a promising future. I cant wait to describe to you what senior high school life is like. The path before you leads to a world full of challenges: a new environment, new knowledge and new ways of thinking. However, for those of you with a positive mind, opportunity
4、 lies in each challenge. When you rise to the challenges, you will have the opportunity to acquire great knowledge and enjoy personal growth. Most importantly, your time and effort at senior high school will open the door to your potential. “What is potential?” you may ask. Put simply, potential is
5、your natural ability that can be developed when you try hard enough. Who knows what beautiful works of art you will create, what medical advances you will make or what amazing technologies you will develop! The possibilities are endless, and I have confidence in your ability to make a difference to
6、your family, to your community and to our country. Over the next Book 1 Teenage experiences Important passages, translation and key to exercises 2 2 three years, you will discover your potential while you develop as a student and as a person. To fully realize your potential, it is important for you
7、to make the most of our school resources. Take advantage of your classes, learn from your teachers and classmates, and make use of our school facilities. There are also a lot of school activities for you. Join a club or two, and take an active part in different sports. Of equal importance are good s
8、tudy habits, useful skills and a positive attitude. Carefully plan your study, set clear goals and balance your schoolwork with other activities. As a senior high school student, you must make efforts to improve your communication and problem-solving skills. Last but not least, always look on the br
9、ight side and never lose hope, even in difficult situations. In time you will find yourself growing into a well-rounded individual. As Lao-Tzu wisely said, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” You need to make a continuous effort to train your mind and develop your character. S
10、enior high school will help you learn and grow, yet you alone are responsible for realizing your great potential. Be confident, do your best and make us proud! Book 1 Teenage experiences Important passages, translation and key to exercises 3 3 Extended reading John Li, a Chinese senior high school s
11、tudent, has spent a year studying in the UK. Read his article in the school magazine about his school life abroad. Last year, I had the chance to study at a British secondary school as an exchange student. I stayed with a lovely host family and went to school with their son, Daniel. We were both in
12、year ten and we got on well. He is learning Chinese and will come to stay with me this year in China! The British school day begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. Students usually have to learn nine subjects at secondary school. Every student in the UK must study English, Maths and the Science subject
13、s: Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Students can also choose to study other subjects, such as History, Art and Business. The classes are different from those in China. Each teacher has their own classroom and the students move around for every lesson. In most of my classes, there were only about 20 s
14、tudents. In the beginning, however, it was still tough for me to remember everyones name! I enjoyed most of the classes, but some of them were quite challenging. Technology classes were fun. I made a clock to take home. The teacher helped me put the parts together. I like it so much that I still use
15、 it as my alarm! I found Maths quite easy and Book 1 Teenage experiences Important passages, translation and key to exercises 4 4 enjoyable because the material was less advanced in the UK than in China. However, learning in English was a great challenge for me. There were a lot of difficult English
16、 words, especially in Geography and Biology. Class discussion is very important in the UK, but I could not make a great contribution because sometimes I wasnt able to express myself clearly in English. Although there was not as much homework as I was used to, it was still challenging. Fortunately, m
17、y teachers and classmates were always helpful and gave me lots of encouragement. My language skills improved over time. During the hour-long lunchtime, I ate in the school dining hall. There were lots of options including bread and butter, chicken pie and puddings, but I still missed my mums cooking
18、! After lunch, I often played on the schools huge sports field with Daniel and his friends. Sometimes we just relaxed under a tree or sat on the grass. After school, there were many clubs to join. The one that attracted me most was the Rugby Club. We played once a week, and it was great fun. Also, I
19、 enjoyed acting in the Theatre Club. I still have photos of myself acting in William Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream. Joining clubs was a great way to meet British students and make friends with them. I am glad to have the opportunity to experience this different way of life. I met some great
20、people and learnt a lot about school life in the UK. Daniel and his family were fantastic hosts, and his friends were very nice as well. I cant wait for Daniel to Book 1 Teenage experiences Important passages, translation and key to exercises 5 5 visit China! Translation Unit 1 Back to school Readin
21、g 发挥你的潜能 大家好！欢迎进入高中阶段学习！今天，是新学期的开始，是一段三年旅程的开 端，更是一个锦绣前程的起点。 我迫不及待地想要向你们描述高中生活的模样。你们面前的路通向一个充满挑 战的世界，这里有新环境、新知识和新的思维方式。不过，对你们当中心态积极 的人来说，每一个挑战中都蕴藏着机遇。在迎接挑战的时候，你们将有机会掌握 大量的知识，并享受个人的成长。最重要的是，你在高中阶段度过的时光、付出 的努力将会为你叩开潜能的大门。 你们也许会问： “什么是潜能？”简而言之， 潜能就是当你足够努力时才可以开发 的天赋。谁知道未来你们能创作出哪些精美的艺术品，实现哪些医学突破，或者 开发出哪些不
22、可思议的技术！可能性无穷无尽，而且我相信你们有能力改变你们 的家庭、改变你们的社区、改变我们的国家。在今后的三年里，你们作为学生和 个体成长的同时，将会发现自己的潜能。 要想全面发挥自己的潜能，充分利用我们学校的资源很重要。要让学校课程为 你所用，要向老师和同学请教，要善用学校的各种设施。学校还为你们准备了许 多活动。要加入一两个俱乐部，并且积极地参与各项体育运动。 同样重要的还有良好的学习习惯、实用的技能以及积极的态度。要细致规划学 Book 1 Teenage experiences Important passages, translation and key to exercises
23、6 6 习，设立清晰的目标，并且平衡好课业和课余活动的关系。作为一个高中生，须 努力提高人际沟通和解决问题的技巧。最后但同样重要的是，要一直看到事情好 的一面，即便身处困境，也永远不要失去希望。最终，你会发现自己已逐渐成长 为一个全面发展的人。 正如老子睿智的箴言所说的那样： “千里之行，始于足下。 ”你们需要坚持不懈， 努力去训练自己的头脑、培养自身的性格。高中阶段会帮助你们学习、成长，但 是只有你们自己，才能肩负起发挥自身巨大潜能的责任。满怀信心，竭尽全力， 让我们为你们感到骄傲吧！ （译者：陶泽慧） Extended reading 旅英学校生活 去年，我有机会作为交换生到英国的一所中学
24、读书。我寄宿在一个亲切友好 的家庭，并与这家人的儿子丹尼尔一同上学。我们去年都读十年级，相处得很融 洽。丹尼尔正在学习中文，今年要来中国与我一起学习生活。英国的学校上午 9 点开始上课，下午 4 点放学。中学生通常要学习九门功课。英文、数学，以及 科学课（生物、化学、物理）是必修课，学生们还可以选修其他课程，比如历史、 艺术和商业。 英国的课堂与中国不同。每位老师都有自己的教室，学生们每节课走班上课。 在我所上的大部分课上，都只有二十个学生左右。然而刚开始时，我仍然很难记 住所有人的名字！ 大部分课程我都喜欢，但是也有一些非常有挑战性。技术课很有意思。我做了 Book 1 Teenage ex
25、periences Important passages, translation and key to exercises 7 7 一只钟带回家。老师帮助我完成了零件组装。我太喜欢这只钟了，现在还在用它 当闹钟呢！我觉得数学很简单，学起来很愉快，因为英国的教材没有中国的难。 不过，用英语学习对我来说是一项巨大的挑战。难词很多，尤其是在地理和生物 两门课中。在英国，课堂讨论很重要，可是我贡献不大，因为有时候我没办法用 英文清楚地表达自己的观点。尽管作业不像以前那么繁重，却仍旧很有挑战性。 幸好，老师和同学们一直都乐于帮助我，并给予我很多鼓励。渐渐地，我的语言 能力提高了。 一小时的午餐时间，我
26、在学校餐厅用餐。选择很丰富，有黄油面包、鸡肉馅饼 和布丁等等，但我还是想念妈妈做的菜！吃完午餐，我常常同丹尼尔，还有他的 朋友们去学校的大运动场活动活动。有时候，我们就在树下小憩或者在草地上坐 坐。 放学后，有许多俱乐部可以参加。最吸引我的是橄榄球俱乐部。我们每周打一 次球， 真的很有趣。 我也喜欢去戏剧俱乐部表演。 我还留着自己参演莎士比亚 仲 夏夜之梦时的剧照。加入俱乐部是与英国学生相识、交友的好方法。我很高兴 有机会体验这种不同的生活方式。在英国我见到了一些很棒的人，也了解了英国 校园生活的方方面面。丹尼尔和他的家人是非常棒的东道主，丹尼尔的朋友也十 分友好。我迫不及待要让丹尼尔来中国了
27、！ （译者：许昆） Answer key Unit 1 Back to school Book 1 Teenage experiences Important passages, translation and key to exercises 8 8 Welcome to the unit (Sample answers) Art Club; very excited; English and Physics 1 It has been an enjoyable and exciting experience for me. There are so many interesting sub
28、jects. The teachers and classmates all seem friendly and helpful. 2 I think I can do well in planning my studies. I learnt how to plan my studies at junior high school. There will be more work at senior high so a good study plan will give me a big advantage. I will have to work harder to improve my
29、communication skills. I am a bit shy and I dont make friends that easily. I will join a club that will help me learn how to communicate better. Reading (Sample answers) At senior high school, lessons will be more demanding with more knowledge to learn, more examinations to take and more homework to
30、do. This will require me to focus more on my studies and make a continuous effort. This is good, though, because perseverance and diligence are good qualities that I need to develop, and I would love to challenge myself. I think senior high school will be an important period of my life and will help
31、 shape my future. When I read the title “Realizing your potential” and look at the pictures, I believe that the principal will talk about how to be a successful senior high student. He will welcome the new senior high students and encourage them to work hard to become better students. He might also
32、talk about what they can expect to experience at senior high school. A Understanding the text A1 Para. 2: I cant wait to describe to you what senior high school life is like. Para. 3: Put simply, potential is your natural ability that can be developed when you try hard enough. Para. 4: To fully real
33、ize your potential, it is important for you to make the most of our school resources. Para. 5: Of equal importance are good study habits, useful skills and a positive attitude. Para. 6: You alone are responsible for realizing your great potential. A2 1 A new environment, new knowledge and new ways o
34、f thinking. 2 He has confidence in students ability to make a difference to their family, to their community and to our country. 3 Classes, teachers and classmates, school facilities and activities. 4 Always look on the bright side and never lose hope, even in difficult situations. A3 (Sample answer
35、s) Book 1 Teenage experiences Important passages, translation and key to exercises 9 9 1 To keep his audience interested, the principal asks the question “What is potential?” and then answers it himself. He also uses rhetorical devices like repetition and parallelism. For example, “Today is the star
36、t of a new term, the start of a three-year journey and the start of a promising future.” “Who knows what beautiful works of art you will create, what medical advances you will make or what amazing technologies you will develop!” The principal also uses a quotation from Lao-Tzu, “A journey of a thous
37、and miles begins with a single step.” 2 It is very important to realize my potential in all areas of my life, not only in my studies. I should make good use of the school resources such as paying attention in classes and learning from my teachers and classmates. My school offers many after-school ac
38、tivities and facilities outside of the classroom to help me realize my potential in other areas. Joining a club or doing some sports could help me become a good team worker. B Building your language B1 1 challenge 3 balancing5 responsible 7 take advantage of 6 acquire 8 confidence 2 B3 3 effort 4 ri
39、se to B2 (Sample answers) B3 Sentences using parallel structures: Today is the start of a new term, the start of a three-year journey and the start of a promising future. The path before you leads to a world full of challenges: a new environment, new knowledge and new ways of thinking. Who knows wha
40、t beautiful works of art you will create, what medical advances you will make or what amazing technologies you will develop! Nouns -ful useful, beautiful, helpful, careful, meaningful, successful, colourful, wonderful, skilful, powerful -less endless, priceless, careless, meaningless, jobless, homel
41、ess, fearless, useless, harmless -al natural, personal, cultural, governmental, national, educational, critical Verbs -ive active, attractive, protective, impressive, creative -ous continuous, various Book 1 Teenage experiences Important passages, translation and key to exercises 1010 The possibilit
42、ies are endless, and I have confidence in your ability to make a difference to your family, to your community and to our country. Take advantage of your classes, learn from your teachers and classmates, and make use of our school facilities. Of equal importance are good study habits, useful skills a
43、nd a positive attitude. Carefully plan your study, set clear goals and balance your schoolwork with other activities. Be confident, do your best and make us proud! (Sample answer) Shake off your unhappiness, get out of your chair and do something that makes you happy! Grammar and usage A Exploring t
44、he rules Subject Verb I agree. Subject Verb Predicative These habits will be helpful. Subject Verb Object you will live a happy life. Subject Verb Indirect object Direct object Setting goals gives you a focus in life. Subject Verb Object Object complement setting goals makes you more confident. Work
45、ing out the rules 1 verb 2 object B Applying the rules B1 B2 1 c 2 b 3 d 4 g 5 e 6 a 7 f Book 1 Teenage experiences Important passages, translation and key to exercises 1111 B3 (Sample answer) My goal for the new term is to improve my communication skills. To achieve this goal, I will be friendlier
46、to my classmates. Joining a school club will help me make more friends. I will also read a book on how to improve communication skills. I will succeed! Integrated skills A1 c, e, a, d, b A2 1 learn a useful skill 2 short story writing 3 club leader 4 activities 5 find new members C (Sample answer) A
47、: I intend to start a film club so that students can learn more about films and filmmaking. B: Great idea! Whats the plan for each meeting? A: We plan to watch films of different types at each meeting. Then we can talk about the acting, the directors styles or anything special in the films. B: Club
48、members can also give presentations on the latest films theyve seen. Best of all, we can also invite directors and actors to give talks about films and filmmaking. A: Sounds great! What materials do you think well need? B: Well need a computer and projector. We should record the presentations too. A: Sure. How can we find new members? B: Lets make posters and put them up around our school. A: Perfect! I also plan to attract more students by putting a notice on our school website. B: Well meet for an hour each week. What about Thursday afternoons, fro
