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Module 1 Unit1 Back to schoolReading Realizing your potentialHello, everyone! Welcome to senior high school! Today is the start o f a new term,the start of a three-year journey and the start of a promising futu re.I can't wait to describe to you what senior high school life is like. The path befo re you leads to aworld full of challenges: a new environment, new knowledge and new w ays of thinking. However, for those of you with a positive mind, op portunity lies in each challenge. When you rise to thechallenges, you will have the opportunity to acquire great knowledge and enjoy personal growth. Most importantly, your time and effort at senior high school will open the door to your potential."What is potential"you may simply, potential is your natural ability that can be developed when you try hard enough. Who knows what be autiful works of art you will create, what medical advances you will make or what amazing technologies you will develop! The possibilitie s areendless, and I have confidence in your ability to make a difference to your family, to yourcommunity and to our country. Over the next three years, you will d iscover your potential whileyou develop as a student and as a person.To fully realize your potential，it is important for you to make t he most of our school resources.Take advantage of your classes, learn from your teachers and classmates and make use of ourschool facilities. There are also a lot of school activities for you . Join club or two, and take anactive part in different sports。
Unit 1 Back to schoolExtended readingSchool life in the UKLast year, I had the chance to study at a British secondary school as an exchange student. I stayed with a lovely host family and went to school with their son, Daniel. We were both in year ten and we got on well. He is learning Chinese and will come to stay with me this year in China!The British school day begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. Students usually have to learn nine subjects at secondary school. Every student in the UK must study English, Maths and the Science subjects: Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Students can also choose to study other subjects, such as History, Art and Business.The classes are different from those in China. Each teacher has their own classroom and the students move around for every lesson. In most of my classes, there were only about 20 students. In the beginning, however, it was still tough for me to remember everyone’s name!I enjoyed most of the classes, but some of them were quite challenging. Technology classes were fun. I made a clock to take home. The teacher helped me put the parts together. I like it so much that I still use it as my alarm! I found Maths quite easy and enjoyable because the material was less advanced in the UK than in China.However, learning in English was a great challenge for me. There were a lot of difficult English words, especially in Geography and Biology. Class discussion is very important in the UK, but I could not make much of a contribution because sometimes I wasn’t able to exp ress myself clearly in English. Although there was not as much homework as I was used to, it was still challenging. Fortunately, my teachers and classmates were always helpful and gave me lots of encouragement.My language skills improved over time.During the hour-long lunchtime, I ate in the school dining hall. There were lots of options including bread and butter, chicken pie and puddings, but I still missed my mum’s cooking! After lunch, I often played on the school’s huge sports field with Daniel and his friends. Sometimes we just relaxed under a tree or sat on the grass. After school, there were many clubs to join. The one that attracted me most was the Rugby Club. We played once a week, and it was really fun. Also, I enjoyed acting in the Theatre Club. I still have photos of myself acting in William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Joining clubs was a great way to meet British students and make friends with them.I am glad to have the opportunity to experience this different way of life. I met some great people and learnt a lot about school life in the UK. Daniel and his family were fantastic hosts, and his friends were very nice as well. I can’t wait for Daniel to visit China!。
新牛津译林)模块一U1 reading课文As you embark on this new journey。
it'XXX you have the potential to XXX it's academic success。
personal growth。
or making a positive impact on the world。
the possibilities are endless.One XXX your potential is to set goals for yourself。
Think about what you want to achieve in the short-term and long-term。
and make a plan to get there。
This could involve developing good study habits。
joining extracurricular activities。
or XXX.Another important factor is to stay motivated and focused。
There will be challenges along the way。
but don't let them discourage you。
Instead。
XXX influences。
whether it'XXX.Finally。
XXX success is not just about individual achievement。
It's also about making a positive impact on the world around you。
Whether it's through volunteering。
activism。
or XXX kindness and respect。
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Module 1 Unit1 Back to school
Reading School life in the UK
Last year, I had the chance to study at a British secondary school as an exchange student. I stayed with a lovely host family and went to school with their son. Daniel. We were both in year ten and we got on well. He is learning Chinese and will come to stay with me this year in China!
The British school day begins at a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. Students usually have to learn nine subjects at secondary school. Every student in the UK must study English, Maths and the Science subjects Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Students can also choose to study other subjects, such as History. Art and Business.
The classes are different from those in China. Each teacher has their own classroom and the students move around for every lesson. In most of my classes, there were only about 20 students. In the beginning however, it was still tough for me to remember everyone's name!
I enjoyed most of the classes, but some of them were quite challenging. Technology classes were fun. I made a clock to take home. The teacher helped me put the parts together. I like it so much that I still use it as my alarm! I found Maths quite easy and enjoyable because the material was less advanced in the UK than in China However, learning in English was great challenge for me. There were a lot of difficult English words, especially in Geography and Biology. Class discussion is very important in the UK, but could not make a great contribution because sometimes I wasn't able to express myself clearly in English. Although there was not as much homework as I was used to, it was still challenging. Fortunately, my teachers and classmates were always helpful and gave me lots of encouragement.
My language skills improved over time.
During the hour-long lunchtime, I ate in the school dining hall. There were lots of options including bread and butter, chicken pie and puddings, but I still missed my mum's cooking! After lunch, I often played on the school's huge sports field with Daniel and his friends. Some times we just relaxed under a tree or sat on the grass.
After school, there were many clubs to join. The one that attracted me most was the Rugby Club. We played once a week, and it was great fun. Also, I enjoyed acting in the Theatre Club.
I still have photos of myself acting in William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Joining clubs was a great way to meet British students and make friends with them.
I am glad to have the opportunity to experience this different way of life. I
met some great people and learnt a lot about school life in the UK. Daniel and his family were fantastic hosts, and his friends were very nice as well. I can't wait for Daniel to visit China!。
