牛津高中英语模块一M1_U1_Warming_up_&_Reading.ppt
Hello, everyone! This is our first English class. You are senior high school students now. Are you accustomed to your new school life? WelcomeHow should we adjust to high school life as quickly as possible?uBe optimisticuTurn to teachers for help uTalk about your problems with your parents or friendsuGet to the school medical center for professional adviceLead-inWhen we speak of school life, which English words can you think of?excitementchallengesdiscoveriesfailuressuccessesdreamsjoyssorrowslaughtertears1. What is your dream school life like? Teachers?Classmates?Step IV DiscussionRelationship?teachersfairpatientlearnedenergeticunderstandinghumorousclassmatesstrong-willeddiligentopen-mindedenergeticcompetitivecooperativecivilizedteachersstudentsloveunderstandrespecthelpencourageDo you know any differences between the schools in the United Kingdom and China?huge campus & low buildings In the UKIn Chinalarge campus & Tall buildingslockers for every student to put their books, exercise-books and other things.In the UKIn Chinano lockers in most schoolssmall class sizesIn the UKa large number of students in a classIn Chinaa lot of outdoor activitiesIn the UKIn Chinafewer outdoor activities(have outdoor activities in P.E. classes)We can see huge campus and low buildings in this picture. This is the biggest difference from schools in China. There are rows of lockers by the classroom for students to put their books and other belongings. Fewer students in a larger classroom sit in two lines and face to face, eager to answer questions.When classes are over in the afternoon, students in the UK take part in different outdoor activities, which makes their school life more interesting. ComparisonCompare the school life in the UK with that in China and fill in the table. In the UKIn ChinaHuge campus & low buildingsLockers for every studentSmall class sizesA lot of outdoor activitiesMost schools in China do not have such equipment.40-60 students sit in several lines facing the blackboard, not very active.We have large campuses but taller buildings, at least three storeys.Some schools provide chances for students and encourage them to do outdoor activities; some schools burden students with too much homework, making students have no time to go out. Where there is a will, there is a way.Perseverance is the only way to success.More and more young people begin to study in abroad. Whats their school life like? Today well learn an article from a school magazine, written by Wei Hua, who studied in the UK for one year. First, notice the two reading skills.Reading Tips阅读时，可根据阅读任务的不同，阅读时，可根据阅读任务的不同，综合运用综合运用略读略读(skimming)与与扫读扫读(scanning) ，提高快速阅读水平。，提高快速阅读水平。Skimming and scanningSkimming and scanningSkimming and scanning are two fast reading skills to help to browse text and extract the key points. The skills require practice, but once you have got the hang of them youll find you can get through a substantial amount of reading in quite a short time. These reading methods make it easier for you to grasp large amounts of material, especially when youre previewing. They are also useful when you dont need to know every word. 略读略读(skimming)只看文章标题、下标只看文章标题、下标题以及每个部分或者段落第一行，关注题以及每个部分或者段落第一行，关注文章中反复出现的关键词。文章中反复出现的关键词。 略读时，要用充足的时间读懂段落的略读时，要用充足的时间读懂段落的第一句和第二句，因为第一句往往是该第一句和第二句，因为第一句往往是该段的主题句段的主题句(topic sentence)，而第二句，而第二句往往是对前句的延伸往往是对前句的延伸(extension)或进一或进一步的解释步的解释(explanation)。通过略读把握文章大意通过略读把握文章大意运用扫读运用扫读(scanning)迅速浏览从第三句开始迅速浏览从第三句开始的后面部分的后面部分,搜寻作者对开头两句的支持句搜寻作者对开头两句的支持句(supporting sentences),并同时注意文章中间并同时注意文章中间是否有转折词是否有转折词(transition),因为这些词常常因为这些词常常会把文章的思路逆转或加入其它重要的信息。会把文章的思路逆转或加入其它重要的信息。当读到段落的最后一句时当读到段落的最后一句时,我们又要使用略我们又要使用略读读,这时必须再次放慢速度这时必须再次放慢速度(slow down your pace)直到完全消化作者对段落的小结直到完全消化作者对段落的小结(conclusion),因为该小结有可能与主题句截因为该小结有可能与主题句截然相反或引导读者进入下一个段落。然相反或引导读者进入下一个段落。通过扫读寻找特定信息或特定词组通过扫读寻找特定信息或特定词组a general idea certain informationtitles and headingsthe first and last sentences of paragraphsthe first and last paragraphspictures and chartsScan the text forkey words and phrases, dates, etc.Do not need toread the whole text.Skimming for general ideastitleWhat is the school life like in the UK according to Wei Hua?SkimmingMain Idea?What is the main idea of the text?A. It is a very enjoyable and exciting experience to study abroad.B. What school life is like in the UK from the authors own experience. C. There is much free time in Britain. D. The author wants to go back and study in Britain someday.Match the main idea of each paragraph as soon as possible.Para. 1Para. 2Para. 3Para. 4Para. 5Para. 6Para. 7Para. 8school hoursattending assemblyteachers and classhomeworkimproving English and cookingsubjectslunch timelucky to experience the lifeMain Idea?SkimmingScanningfor specific informationScanningChoose T or Fp4C1C11. Wei Huas favourite teacher was Mr Heywood.2. Most British classes have fewer than thirty students.3. Wei Hua had more homework in her school in China.4. It was very expensive for Wei Hua to communicate with her parents.5. In the UK, students can choose to stop studying any subject.6. The cake made by Wei Hua did not taste good.Read and answer questions.1. According to the headmaster, what should the students spend much time on? They should devote themselves to study. 2. Why was it a struggle for Wei Hua to remember the names of her classmates? Because there were different students in some classes.3. Why did Wei Hua find her homework difficult at first? Because all the homework was in English.Scanningp4C2C24. Who gave Wei Hua a lot of support in her studies? The teachers gave her much encouragement. 5. How did Wei Hua manage to improve her English? She used English every day and spent an hour each day reading English books in the library.6. What do the British like eating at the end of dinner?Dessertto introduce basic information on a topicExpository writing follows the same format:1. introduction of subject,2. examples, facts that develop or support the idea,3. conclusiona very enjoyable & exciting experience.school hours 9am-3:30pmdevoting to study & achieve high gradehelpful Class teacher; favorite EL.teacher Miss Burkedifferent classroom and Ss for deferent classless heavy homework but challenging, got encouragementEnglish improved, using everydaycomputer club, send e-mails for freerequired subjects Maths, English & Sciencelunch time, missing Chinese foodlucky to experience the different way of lifeintroductionexamplesconclusionThe Structure of the Text
