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课件网) Unit 1 Extended reading Check the homework Phrases at the coming-of-age ceremony take responsibility (for...) honoured guests it is my pleasure and privilege to do ... present my thoughts on this special occasion fully accept your passage into adulthood (be) ready to embrace the next phase of your life be in store for sb (be) well prepared and well equipped to do... manage the challenges of the years ahead a well-developed sense of responsibility be responsible for your successes and your failures treat responsibilty as a foundation burden you not ... but rather ... support your future development A ship without an anchor is at the mercy of the waves and winds. at the mercy of their own careless and thoughtless behaviour take ... seriously Phrases meet deadlines for your schoolwork follow your teachers’ guidance aim for academic excellence go far beyond your studies go through your daily life encounter many difficult situations go wrong instead of being quick to blame others analyse the problem it is your own fault admit your mistake practise the virtue of courage give your best in sth / to do sth set out to do ... however difficult practise the virtue of determination say what you mean mean what you say practise the virtue of integrity take responsibility in all aspects of your everyday life Phrases build a strong character apart from personal development assume responsibility for your actions for the betterment of society an organic whole social beings have a responsibility to do ... make a contribution (to...) may have heard save starfish left on the beach passers-by be discouraged (by...) make a difference to ... as a result, feel inspired join sb in doing ... pick up garbage contribute to ... report a speeding car ensure road safety Phrases be energy-efficient lead to savings of our precious natural resources at a local nursing home bring love and warmth to the elderly inspire people around you to do the same an added bonus gradually but continuously advance our society an enjoyable and rewarding exoerience weigh heavily on sb as the Chinese saying goes, ... Jade is good-for-nothing if not carved. A man cannot be perfected withourt trials. Sow the seeds of success today and your harvest will be great tomorrow. I wish you every success in your adult life. Worry before all others worry; rejoice after all others have rejoiced. for the benefit of society at large moral conduct be fundamentally linked with... set aside our personal feelings and interests pursue the interests of the majority the survival of the nation Before reading What ceremony do students attend when they turn 18 What is the importance of it How do you feel about becoming an adult in the near future 1. a coming-of-age ceremony, which marks their entry into adulthood. 2. I feel anxious because I am not sure whether I can bear the responsibility of being an adult or live up to my parents’ expectations. I feel exci ... ...
