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课件网) 必修一Unit1 Teenage Life To know about some cultural words. To read to know about American students’ school life. To handle the structure of this text. To summarize the personalities of Adam. To compare senior high school life between China and foreign countries. High School Curriculum In North America, many schools allow students to choose which courses they want to take. Chinese is increasingly being taught as a foreign language in Western high schools. However, in North America by far, the most popular foreign languages taught in high schools are French and Spanish. School System The North American school system generally has kindergarten, followed by 12 grades of primary and secondary schools(中学). Most high schools are from the 9th to the 12th grade. 9th grade students are called freshmen；10th grade students are called sophomores; 11th juniors;12th seniors. Soup Kitchens Soup kitchens are common in North America. They exist to provide food for homeless or poor people. Even though they are called soup kitchens, many no longer serve soup. They serve food that is like that eaten in many people’s homes. Students’ clubs and Extra-Curricular Activities There are many extra-curricular activities and clubs available for students in the US. These can vary from learning computer programming to competitive sport. These activities can be very important for applying for college. They give a fuller picture of a student by showing what they are interested in and what their extended skill set(拓展技能组合) is. Many colleges in the US also give scholarship to those who excel in certain sports. What would you tell a teenager from another country about school life in China Reading strategy Skim the text and find the main idea of each paragraph. Theme(title) Para.1 Para.2 Para.3 Para.4 Senior high school is a challenge. Adam had to think very carefully about which courses he wanted to take. Adam needs to choose extra-curricular activities. Adam will work hard to realize his dream. challenge Be a wise reader 2. What does "make the team" in Paragraph 3 mean 3. What is Adam worried about “Make the team” means to try out and then be allowed to join a sports team. He is worried about keeping up with the other students in his advanced course and getting used to all the homework. Careful reading Guess the meaning You can read the sentences before or after it to guess its meaning. 4. Is Adam confident that he will get used to senior high school life How do you know Adam seems confident because he says that he is happy to be there, and he will be well prepared for university or whatever else comes in the future. Careful reading Summerize Work in pairs to complete the outline. Para Challenge How Adam feels Solution Character 1 Confused 2 The school adviser _____ 3 He will find a way to _____ 4 He will _____ Going from junior high school to senior high school Choosing suitable courses Choosing extra-c ... ...
