Reading

School life in the UK

Period 1

Do you know of any differences between the lives of Chinese and British high school students?

Can you try to give some reasons for the differences?

Do you know of any differences between the lives of Chinese and British high school students?

Can you try to give some reasons for the differences?

a general idea

certain information

titles and headingstitles and headings

the first and last sentences of paragraphsthe first and last sentences of paragraphs

the first and last paragraphsthe first and last paragraphs

pictures and chartspictures and charts

Scan the text forkey words and phrase,Dates, etc.

Scan the text forkey words and phrase,Dates, etc.

Do not need toread the whole text.

Do not need toread the whole text.

根据不同的阅读目的 , 我们可以采取不同的方法。一般来说阅读方法有 3 种：skimming, scanning , reading for full understanding 。　　

Reading strategy

　　 Skimming 的目的是了解文章的大意（ general idea ）。阅读速度要快 , 一般 250 词的短文要在二、三分钟内看完。阅读时精神必须十分集中 , 不必记忆细节 , 忽略个别生词及难懂的词句 , 重点把握全文总体大意。要留心反复出现的单词 , 以及文章的开始段、结束段和每段的段首句和段尾句 , 因为它们往往是对文章内容的最好概括。　

1 Skimming

　　 Scanning 的目的是寻找文章中某些特定的信息。阅读时视线自上而下 , 一目十行。注意与 who, what, when. where 有关的内容。对于 why, how 等问题 , 先找到文中与答案有关的范围 , 再用我们以下要讨论的方法来找到正确答案。 　

2 Scanning

找到文章中的范围之后 , 就在此范围中逐句阅读 , 对关键词、句要仔细琢磨 , 不仅要理解其表面意思 , 还要通过推理和判断 , 理解其潜在意思。对于生词要通过上下文猜测词义；对于难以看懂的长句 , 对其作语法分析 , 理解其意。　　

3 Reading for full understanding

Scan the article and answer the questions.

1. How long did Wei Hua stay in Britain?1. How long did Wei Hua stay in Britain?

2. What was the name of Wei Hua's class 2. What was the name of Wei Hua's class teacher?teacher? 3. What did Wei Hua make in her woodw3. What did Wei Hua make in her woodwork ork class?class?

1. How long did Wei Hua stay in Britain?1. How long did Wei Hua stay in Britain?

2. What was the name of Wei Hua's class 2. What was the name of Wei Hua's class teacher?teacher? 3. What did Wei Hua make in her woodw3. What did Wei Hua make in her woodwork ork class?class?

For one year.For one year.

Mr HeywoodMr Heywood..Mr HeywoodMr Heywood..

A small tableA small table..A small tableA small table..

Read the article and do Parts C1&C2 Read the article and do Parts C1&C2 Part C1 1.What time do British Schools usually b

egin?

2.What time do they usually end.? 3.On average, how many students are t

here in a class in the UK?

Part C1 1.What time do British Schools usually b

egin?

2.What time do they usually end.? 3.On average, how many students are t

here in a class in the UK?

About 9 a.m..About 9 a.m..

About 3:3o p.m..About 3:3o p.m..

29 students29 students

4. Why did Wei Hua find her homework difficult at the beginning of her study in the UK? Because all the homework was in English .5. On Tuesdays, what did Wei Hua do in the evening? She had an extra French class.6. What do British students usually eat after their main meal? Lots of desserts. 7. Which British city did Wei Hua go to? Manchester.

4. Why did Wei Hua find her homework difficult at the beginning of her study in the UK? Because all the homework was in English .5. On Tuesdays, what did Wei Hua do in the evening? She had an extra French class.6. What do British students usually eat after their main meal? Lots of desserts. 7. Which British city did Wei Hua go to? Manchester.

Part C2 (T or F)1. Wei Hua likes the school hours in the

UK.2. Chinese schools encourage students

to work hard.3. Wei Hua's favorite teacher was Miss Burke.4. British students have fixed classroo

ms and classmates.5. British students can only study two languages: English and French.6. British students eat a lot of fruit.7. Wei Hua enjoyed playing football.

Part C2 (T or F)1. Wei Hua likes the school hours in the

UK.2. Chinese schools encourage students

to work hard.3. Wei Hua's favorite teacher was Miss Burke.4. British students have fixed classroo

ms and classmates.5. British students can only study two languages: English and French.6. British students eat a lot of fruit.7. Wei Hua enjoyed playing football.

Are the following aspects of school life mentioned in the article? teachers, classmates, friends, homework/assignments, subjects, grades, timetable, activities, school facilities, food, hobbies, customs, traditions, festivals

Try to find the main idea of each paragraph in the shortest timePara1:Para2:Para3:Para4:Para5:Para6:Para7:Para8:

Para1:Para2:Para3:Para4:Para5:Para6:Para7:Para8:

school hoursschool hoursattending assemblyattending assembly

teachers and classteachers and class

homeworkhomeworkimproving English and cookingimproving English and cooking

subjectssubjectsfoodfood

luck to experience the lifeluck to experience the life

•be happy with•with ：对象• I'm pleased with his new house.

used tobe used to be used to doingI used to go to school by bike and now I am used to walking to school.

▲experience(1)un. 经验，从经验中获得的知识和技能 (2)cn. 经历(3)vt ．体验，经历(4)experienced adj ．有经验的，经验丰富的

经验来源于实践。

那次车祸对他来说是一次可怕的经历。

你体验过真正饥饿的滋味吗 ?

这种工作需要有经验的人。

Experience comes from practice.。Experience comes from practice.。

The car accident was a terrible experience to him.

The car accident was a terrible experience to him. Have you experienced real hunger? Have you experienced real hunger?

This work calls for an experienced man. This work calls for an experienced man.

▲…as schools in China begin before 8a.m. as 可表示多种意义。 (1) 表示时间，意为“一边……一边” , “随着”。 (2) 表示原因，意为“因为”。 (3) 表示让步，意为“尽管，虽然”。 (4) 象…一样 ,如…一样

① When at Rome ， do as the Romans do. ② 我们边走边淡。 ③ 我们随着年龄的增长变得更聪明。 ④ 因为明天我要走，我给你买了件礼物。

⑤ Hard as he tried ， he did not pass the exam.

入乡随俗。入乡随俗。As we walked ， we talked ．As we walked ， we talked ．

As I’m leaving tomorrow ， I’ve bought youa present ．As I’m leaving tomorrow ， I’ve bought youa present ．

We get wiser as we get older.We get wiser as we get older.

他虽然很努力，但这次考试没及格。他虽然很努力，但这次考试没及格。

▲ attend (1)vt. 出席，参加

1 你参加昨天的会议了吗 ? Did you attend the meeting yesterday?

2她生病而没上课。 She was sick so she didn’t attend her class.

▲respect(1) n.尊敬，尊重，珍视，重视，关心 ( 与 for连用 )(2) vt. 尊敬，尊重，留心，注意，对……珍视 respect+ ／ n.+for ．．． 因……尊敬某人①他很尊敬他的老师。②他因善良而倍受尊敬。③我们尊重你的隐私。④我们尊他为伟大的领袖。 earn／win respect受到尊敬 show respect for sh尊敬某人 give／ send one’s respects to sb 问候某人 respect oneself 自重

①He has great respect for his teachers ．①He has great respect for his teachers ．②He is greatly respected for his kindness.②He is greatly respected for his kindness.

③We will respect your privacy ．③We will respect your privacy ．④We respect him as a great leader ．④We respect him as a great leader ．

•a bit = a little• I was not a little tired after climbing the hill.•a bit of sadness•a little tired•not a bit 一点也不 not at all•Ann does not care a bit for me.•not a little 非常 very much• I do not alike it a little.

•GoodbyeGoodbye

•Thank youThank you

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School life in the UK

Period 2

▲achieve vt.(1) 完成 (事情 ) ，成就(2)达成 ( 目标等 ) ，赢得 (名声等 )achievement n.①I achieved all I had hoped to do today. 今天我已完成我想做的事。②No one can achieve anything without effort. 没有人能够不努力就有所成就。③他达到了目标。 He achieved his goal. ④通过努力我们可以获得成功。 We’ll achieve success by working hard.

▲achieve vt.(1) 完成 (事情 ) ，成就(2)达成 ( 目标等 ) ，赢得 (名声等 )achievement n.①I achieved all I had hoped to do today. 今天我已完成我想做的事。②No one can achieve anything without effort. 没有人能够不努力就有所成就。③他达到了目标。 He achieved his goal. ④通过努力我们可以获得成功。 We’ll achieve success by working hard.

▲ average(1) adj. 平均的，平常的(2) n. 平均，平均数on (the／ an) average平均地 above (the )average平均水平以上below (the) average平均水平以下 ①你们班上女生的平均年龄是多少 ? What’s the average age of the girls in your class? ②他只是个普通的学生。He is just an average student. ③你知道如何计算平均数吗 ?Do you know how to work out an average?

▲ average(1) adj. 平均的，平常的(2) n. 平均，平均数on (the／ an) average平均地 above (the )average平均水平以上below (the) average平均水平以下 ①你们班上女生的平均年龄是多少 ? What’s the average age of the girls in your class? ②他只是个普通的学生。He is just an average student. ③你知道如何计算平均数吗 ?Do you know how to work out an average?

▲prepare准备，预备(1) prepare+n ．准备……(2) prepare+for+n ．为……做准备(3) prepare+sb ． +to do使某人做准备去做(4) prepare+to do准备做(5) be prepared for… 为……做好了准备(6) be prepared+to do 准备好要做……

① 学生们正为期末考试做准备。

② 我要教她准备面对困难。③ 你已准备好去旅行了吗 ?④ 现在我们已为考试做了充分的准备。

▲prepare准备，预备(1) prepare+n ．准备……(2) prepare+for+n ．为……做准备(3) prepare+sb ． +to do使某人做准备去做(4) prepare+to do准备做(5) be prepared for… 为……做好了准备(6) be prepared+to do 准备好要做……

① 学生们正为期末考试做准备。

② 我要教她准备面对困难。③ 你已准备好去旅行了吗 ?④ 现在我们已为考试做了充分的准备。

The students are preparing for the final exam.The students are preparing for the final exam.

I’ll prepare her to face the difficulty.I’ll prepare her to face the difficulty.Have you prepared to go on a trip?Have you prepared to go on a trip?

We are well prepared for the exam now.We are well prepared for the exam now.

Finish Part D and Part E individually.

Do Parts A1 and A2 on page 86 in Workbook so as to be familiar with the usage of the words and expressions in the text.

Suppose you have a chance to interview Wei Hua. Apart from the things you have been told, what other information would you like to know about her life and study in the UK?

Suppose you have a chance to interview Wei Hua. Apart from the things you have been told, what other information would you like to know about her life and study in the UK?

Some other post-reading activities for you to choose from.

1. Suppose you are Wei Hua and you are making a call to tell your Chinese classmates a day of school life in the UK.

2.Suppose you are studying in the UK, what subjects will you like to take if you can choose? Why? Do you think it necessary for the students to learn more languages? Why or why not?

1. Suppose you are Wei Hua and you are making a call to tell your Chinese classmates a day of school life in the UK.

2.Suppose you are studying in the UK, what subjects will you like to take if you can choose? Why? Do you think it necessary for the students to learn more languages? Why or why not?

post-reading activities

More information about school life in the UK.

What subjects do you learn?

Subjects studied in Key Stage 2 (5 -11 year olds)English, Mathematics, Science, Information Technology (Computers), Religious Education (RE), Design and Technology, History, Geography, Art, Music and Physical Education (PE).The National Curriculum at Key Stage 3 includes English, Mathematics, Science, Design and Technology, IT, History, Geography, Modern Foreign Languages, Art, Music and PE. In addition to the National Curriculum, RE is also taught and, for secondary pupils, Sex Education.

Subjects studied in Key Stage 2 (5 -11 year olds)English, Mathematics, Science, Information Technology (Computers), Religious Education (RE), Design and Technology, History, Geography, Art, Music and Physical Education (PE).The National Curriculum at Key Stage 3 includes English, Mathematics, Science, Design and Technology, IT, History, Geography, Modern Foreign Languages, Art, Music and PE. In addition to the National Curriculum, RE is also taught and, for secondary pupils, Sex Education.

At Key Stage 4 students have to study English, Mathematics, Science, Design and Technology, a Modern Foreign Language, IT and PE. RE and Sex Education are also taught, although parents can choose not to let their child study these subjects.

At Key Stage 4 students have to study English, Mathematics, Science, Design and Technology, a Modern Foreign Language, IT and PE. RE and Sex Education are also taught, although parents can choose not to let their child study these subjects.

How long is your school day?Our School starts at 8:55 with registration.At 9:10 we go to assembly. In assembly we sing songs, listen to a story and pray.Our first lesson begins at 9:20.We have break time from 10:20 until 10:35. During break time, the children have a snack and play games out doors.Afterwards, we go back in for another lesson until lunch at 12:00.Afternoon lessons begin at 1:10 and end at 3:15, when the children go home.We do not have a break in the afternoon.

How long is your school day?Our School starts at 8:55 with registration.At 9:10 we go to assembly. In assembly we sing songs, listen to a story and pray.Our first lesson begins at 9:20.We have break time from 10:20 until 10:35. During break time, the children have a snack and play games out doors.Afterwards, we go back in for another lesson until lunch at 12:00.Afternoon lessons begin at 1:10 and end at 3:15, when the children go home.We do not have a break in the afternoon.

At 9:10 am the children go to assembly in our main hall. They sit on the floor in rows with the youngest children at the front and the older children at the back. As the children enter the hall they listen quietly to the music playing. Each week has a different musical theme and the children are asked to listen out for particular things. These assemblies are a time for us to gather together to celebrate the achievements of our children and of the school as a whole.

At 9:10 am the children go to assembly in our main hall. They sit on the floor in rows with the youngest children at the front and the older children at the back. As the children enter the hall they listen quietly to the music playing. Each week has a different musical theme and the children are asked to listen out for particular things. These assemblies are a time for us to gather together to celebrate the achievements of our children and of the school as a whole.

Our classrooms are large and every classroom, in the main teaching block, has its own resource area. In all classrooms there is an CD Rom computer, overhead projector, white board and flip chart. Each class is well resourced for all curriculum areas.  

Our classrooms are large and every classroom, in the main teaching block, has its own resource area. In all classrooms there is an CD Rom computer, overhead projector, white board and flip chart. Each class is well resourced for all curriculum areas.  

First LessonThe first lesson of the day begins at 9:20 am and lasts for an hour. Our morning lessons are usually Literacy (English) or Numeracy (Mathematics). Each of these lessons last for an hour.

First LessonThe first lesson of the day begins at 9:20 am and lasts for an hour. Our morning lessons are usually Literacy (English) or Numeracy (Mathematics). Each of these lessons last for an hour.

Break Time (Recess) The children have their morning break from 10:20 - 10:35 am. Our children bring a snack from home to eat in the playgrounds. This snack is usually a packet of crisps, fruit or a couple of biscuits. The children play games on either of our two playgrounds, adventure playground or in the summer term, they play on our large playing field. Football is a very popular game but the children also play many other games, some of which havebeen around in school playgroundsfor many years. At the end of Break Time the duty teacher blows a whistle. The children stand still and wait to be told to line up in their class lines.

Break Time (Recess) The children have their morning break from 10:20 - 10:35 am. Our children bring a snack from home to eat in the playgrounds. This snack is usually a packet of crisps, fruit or a couple of biscuits. The children play games on either of our two playgrounds, adventure playground or in the summer term, they play on our large playing field. Football is a very popular game but the children also play many other games, some of which havebeen around in school playgroundsfor many years. At the end of Break Time the duty teacher blows a whistle. The children stand still and wait to be told to line up in their class lines.

Lesson TwoWe now have an hour and fifteen minutes before lunch time. The first fifteen minutes may be spent giving the children their weekly spelling test, times tables test or used for mental maths. The children will then have a Literacy or Numeracy lesson before Lunch time.

Lunch Time (from 12 noon to 1:10 pm. )Most children bring their own packed lunch from home. A packed lunch usually consists of sandwiches, fruit, a drink and a packet of crisps. Some children will have a school dinner cooked in our school kitchen. While the children are waiting to have their lunch or after they have finished eating, they play games in the playgrounds or attend lunch time clubs. We have Midday Supervisors who look after the children during Lunch time. Teaching staff are also on hand to help out and supervise. Teacherstake it in turns to be on duty during lunchtimes.

Lunch Time (from 12 noon to 1:10 pm. )Most children bring their own packed lunch from home. A packed lunch usually consists of sandwiches, fruit, a drink and a packet of crisps. Some children will have a school dinner cooked in our school kitchen. While the children are waiting to have their lunch or after they have finished eating, they play games in the playgrounds or attend lunch time clubs. We have Midday Supervisors who look after the children during Lunch time. Teaching staff are also on hand to help out and supervise. Teacherstake it in turns to be on duty during lunchtimes.

Afternoon Lessons (end at about 3:15)Lessons resume with reading activities. This could be the whole class quietly reading or the children undertaking various reading activities in groups. The rest of the afternoon is spent learning one or two of our other school subjects. The photos below are examplesof some of the lessons the children may learn.

Afternoon Lessons (end at about 3:15)Lessons resume with reading activities. This could be the whole class quietly reading or the children undertaking various reading activities in groups. The rest of the afternoon is spent learning one or two of our other school subjects. The photos below are examplesof some of the lessons the children may learn.

After School ActivitiesThere are many different clubs and activities for the children to join. They are run by the teachers.

Adventure Playground

1.Reading A&B on P90-91.2.Write a summary of the article written by Wei Hua.