高中英语高二入学第一课Goals you need to achieveAs is shown in the picture, the major goals of yourstudy this year is to broaden the knowledge of English anddeepen the understanding of what you’ve learned. It’s verylikely that you tend to treat this year lightly. Be aware:Senior Two serves as a critical phase to lay a solidfoundation for Senior Three. Therefore, you’d better getequipped with perseverance and good habits likearrangement, reflection, and collection.Materials you need to use1. An English-Chinese/ English Dictionary (Oxford, Longman, Collins)2. 21st Century Teens;3. English novels;4. Reference books (as assignment)；5. Vocabulary books (for dictation)；6. TED & other audio/video resources.Things you need to prepare1. One folder for English only (to hold all your handouts and examination papers);2. One English exercise-book for assignments;3. One A4-size notebook for notes in class & collection of materials after class. Classroom rules you need to know1. Have your appropriate materials at your table & be seated when the bell rings.2. Raise your hand to be acknowledged. Don’t speak while the teacher or anotherstudent is speaking.3. If you finish all of your assigned work early in my class, you may a) readindependently b) review the lesson c) work on something English. DO NOT DISTURB OTHERS. DO NOT DO EXERCISES OF OTHER SUBJECTS.4. Hand in your assignment on time.I have read this policy and understand it. I will honor it in English classrooms. Signature: ______________ Date: ______________ Suggestions or ideas (if any): ____________________________________________Hot IssuesSwimmer Fu Yuanhui Becomes Latest Internet Sensation Swimmer Fu Yuanhui surged to Chinese social-media stardom thanks to her expressive appearance on CCTV following her third-place finish in the women’s 100m backstroke semifinals at the Rio Olympics on Monday.In the video that’s raged online since the semifinal, Fu, whose jaw dropped and eyes bulged in exciteme nt and shock, said she couldn’t even believe she swam so fast. She exclaimed: 〝Only ghosts knows what I have endured in the past three months. Sometimes I thought I was going to die. The training sessions for the Olympics are a fate worse than death.〞When the reporter asked whether she was hopeful in the final, she said, "Not at all! I am already very satisfied!" When asked by the reporter whether she had used all of her strength in the semifinal, she said, "Iwasn't holding back, I was using prehistoric powers.〞The phrase 〝prehistoric powers〞—which entered popular parlance last year after it was used in a drama series, and is roughlyanalogous to 〝the Force〞mentioned in the 〝Star Wars〞films —soon became a rallying cry for Fu’s supporters. Fu’s bright and positive personality has captivated local Internet users. Web users posted pictures of her appearing energetic and vivacious after past competitions and used them to create a series of cartoon images based on her quotations.Web users have called her a living 〝emoticon〞and said they are looking forward to morepost-game interviews from her in the future.Advice of China’s richest man goes viral "You shouldn't be that ambitious. Set a small target first, like earning 100 million yuan ($15m)."If you hear somebody say that, would it drive you crazy? Well, a "small" target of "100 million yuan" has become a hot internet topic after China's richest man Wang Jianlin, founder and chairman of Dalian Wanda Group, claimed $15m was a small target during a show on celebrities' daily lifestyle.His statement went viral on social media sites such as Sina Weibo, China's answer to Twitter, with his post recording 2.4 million hits. As of 10:30 am Tuesday, a Weibo tweet with screenshots of the show has been forwarded 10,359 times while another one showing a clip of the show has been forwarded more than 8,300 times.An article about his advice on WeChat, a WhatsApp-like messaging app, has been viewed more than 95,793 times.Wang made the statement during an interview part of the show on how young people who want to become wealthy should plan ahead. The show also displayed Wang's collection of famous drawings in his office and what he likes to eat for lunch at the dining hall of Wanda Group.This is not the first time that Wang has gone viral. His remarks in May on rival entertainmentgiant Walt Disney also sparked heated discussion online.Wang has been shifting Wanda's focus toward the entertainment industry in recent years from its roots in real estate. Wanda signed an agreement to invest $9.45 billion to build a tourism and sports complex in eastern China on Aug 26 as its latest effort for this plan.The Notting Hill Carnival28th August 2021The Notting Hill Carnival is the largest street festival in Europe and originated in 1964 as a way for Afro-Caribbean communities to celebrate their own cultures and traditions. Taking place every August Bank Holiday weekend in the streets of London, the Notting Hill Carnival is an amazing array of sounds, colourful sights and social solidarity.At the roots of the Notting Hill Carnival are the Caribbean carnivals of the early 19th century –a particularly strong tradition in Trinidad –which were all about celebrating the abolition of slavery and the slave trade. The very first carnival was an attempt to showcase the steel band musicians who played in the Earls Court of London every Weekend. When the bands paraded through the streets of Notting Hill, they drew black residents out on to the streets, reminding them of the Caribbean homes they had left behind.The 11th G20 summit will be held from Sept. 4 to 5 in Hangzhou, about which Italian merchant Marco Polo left a detailed account. China has plenty of experience to fall back on when hosting such major events, considering the success of the 2021 Beijing Olympics and the 2021 Shanghai World Expo. But this is unchartered territory for a city which is just making its name on the international stage. So the question is, is Hangzhou ready? G20 themed logo, slogans and posters have been seen, some of which have been long-established icons of the city, while others are only here on a temporary basis, for the G20 Summit. Since Nov. 2021, 57 illegal structures have been demolished. More than 10 million yuan has been invested in upgrading 10,000 square meters. But hardware improvements alone are far from enough. The city of 7 million permanent residents has mobilized more than 760,000 volunteers. Many senior citizens conduct regular street security patrols. And they are busy learning simple English phrases.。
