(
课件网) Unit 1 Teenage Life Period 2 Reading and Thinking Learning objectives 1.Figure out the main idea of each paragraph and the structure of the text by skimming; 2. Find some detailed information about Adam's challenges after carefully reading; 3. To compare senior high school life between China and foreign countries. Lead-in Q: What do you think of their senior high school life interesting active attractive colorful fantastic happy challenging School life in China School life in America School time About 7:00-18:00 About 7:00-16:00 Classroom mode Teacher shift system Students shift system After-school activities Go home and do homework Go to school clubs or extra-curricular activities Course setting About 13 courses Compulsory courses ＆ optional courses Job type Copying and practice questions Reading and writing papers School life in China &America 教师轮班制 学生轮班制 综合课程 选修课程 What do you want to know more about school life in other countries Now let's read a passage to know Adam's school life. Prediction Look at the picture and the title and predict(预测）what the text is about page 14 The Freshman Challenge Adam A student in the first year of college or the nineth grade in high school in the U.S. What: Something new and difficult that takes time and hard work to deal with. Who: It may be about: A freshman, Adam Challenges a freshman’s challenge at the new school . Senior high school is a challenge. Adam had to think carefully about which courses he wanted to take. Adam had to choose extra-curricular activities. Studying harder and being responsible are needed. Skimming:Match paragraph general ideas Para. 1→ Para. 2 Para. 3 Para. 4 The structure of the text: Skimming(略读) 通过对于文章标题、小标题、图片、关键词、关键句 及各段主题句的关注来快速获取文章大意或者段落大意 Check your answers. Scanning: read the passage carefully and choose the best answers. 1. Which one of the following courses didn't Adam choose A. English. B. Chemistry. C. World history. D. Physics. 2. Why did Adam's adviser recommend him to sign up for advanced literature A. Because Chinese is a very difficult language. B. Because Adam likes English and he does well in it. C. Because Adam likes Chinese and he is good at it. D. Because advanced literature is an important course. Scanning: read the passage carefully and choose the best answers. 3. Why did Adam fail in joining the school football team A. Because the coach thought that he didn't play well enough. B. Because he had his leg injured and had to give up. C. Because his classmates thought that he did badly in football. D. Because he wanted to join other clubs. 4. What problems does Adam face at present (more than one answer) A Keeping up with the other students in his advanced course. B. Getting used to all the homework. C. Getting used to being responsible. D. Preparing for university. Scanning: read the passage carefully and choose the best answers ... ...
