1、话题阅读新课导入【语篇导读】第一次坐飞机，我们都会用一副十分“镇静”的外表来掩饰一颗忐忑的心。飞机对我们来说终归有一丝神秘！I clearly remember my first airplane ride.It was in my last year of high school，and my friends and I decided to go to Italy.I was both excited and afraid.On that day，my mom drove me and one of my friends to the airport.We got there early.
2、After my mother left，we waited outside for the rest of the group.Fromwhere we stood we could see every plane taking off.The planes were so close to us；I could almost feel their power.At the same time，there was a fear that a plane might crash(坠毁)at any time.I couldnt take it anymore so we went back i
3、nside.I decided to eat some candy and chocolate before the flight.They always help to calm me down.Minutes later，the rest of the group arrived.Then，we all went to the gate.My legs were shaking and I thought I was going to throw up.But no，I stood there like a“man”and faced reality.We were about to bo
4、ard the plane.My friends were all laughing and joking around with each other like it was no big deal，and I walked right behind them，terrified to death.Once we got into the plane and found our seats，I could only do one thing：look for the devices(装置)that can save lives!Then I heard the engines startin
5、g.My eyes popped open wide and I took a really deep breath.I felt the plane moving.Ten minutes later I was myself again.I wasnt afraid anymore.I started to relax.I even read a book and talked to my friends.Iremembered falling asleep for a while too.And in no time we were in Italy.Rome，sweet Rome!思考1What does this passage mainly tell us?_2Why was the author so afraid?_答案：1.The passage mainly tells us the authors first airplane ride.2It was the first time for him to take an airplane ride and he feared that the plane might crash.
