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课件网) Reading and Thinking Unit1 Teenage life The Freshman Challenge 01 Teaching objectives: Knowledge Objectives: 1.identify the main idea of each paragraph and understand key vocabulary (e.g., challenge, recommend, fluent, responsible, quit) and phrases (e.g., sign up for, make the team, keep up with). 2.grasp the structure of Adam’s freshman experience (challenges, feelings, solutions). Ability Objectives: 1. summarize the text and answer comprehension questions accurately. 2.discuss and compare their own school life with Adam’s using appropriate English expressions. Work in groups. Discuss the questions. 1. What do you want to know about school life in other countries 2 .What would you tell a teenager from another country about school life in China Lead-in: America China Japen Read the text quickly to find the main idea of each paragraph. Paragraph 1: Senior high school is a challenge. Paragraph 2: Paragraph 3: Paragraph 4: A. the school adviser recommended me to choose the course B.I should study harder. C.I chose extra-curricular activities. A C B Read the text again and answer the questions. 1 .What courses did Adam choose Which one do you think would be his favourite Why 2. What does “make the team” in Paragraph 3 mean 3 .What is Adam worried about 4 .Is Adam confident that he will get used to senior high school life How do you know Complete the outline. Then discuss the questions below with a partner. Paragraph Challenge How Adam feels Solution 1 Confused 2 Choosing _____courses The school adviser _____. 3 He will find a way to _____. 4 He will _____. going from junior high school to senior high school the suitable making the school football team getting up with the other students getting used to all the homework serious/ careful unhappy worried but still happy ，confident about thefuture helped him choose suitable course improve in order to make the team next year try to study harder and get used to being responsible for a lot 1 .What kind of person do you think Adam is Why 2. Do you face the same challenges as Adam What other challenges are you facing How do you deal with them 3 .What are some differences between Adam’s school life and your school life Express yourself in English Key phrases and expressions from the text I know that Chinese is very difficult language. I know (that)I will have to study harder as a senior high school student. --I know that+句子 译：“我知道......” ①我知道我将面临一个巨大的挑战。 ②我知道他对一切都充满了好奇。 I know that I will face a big challenge. I know that he is curious about everything. 2. My adviser recommended that I should sign up for advanced literature. --sb recommend that +句子 译：“某人推荐/建议......” ①老师建议我多读英语故事来提高我的英语写作。 ②很多的旅行者建议游客去品尝这座城市的街头小吃（local street food）。 My teacher recommended that I should read a lot to improve my English. Many travelers recommended that visitors ... ...
