1、Lead in:Yesterday we talked about the differences between the lives of Chinese and British high school students.Most of the students like the school life in the UK.Today well learn an article from a school magazine.From the passage we can get more information about the school life in the UK.New word
2、sv attend vt.出席，参加v assembly n.集会，会议v earn vt.获得，赚，挣得v respect n.&vt.尊敬，敬重v achieve vt.赢得;实现,成就v grade n.学分;成绩;等级v literature n.文学v average adj.一般的,平均的v challenging adj.具有挑战性的v lunchtime n.午餐时间v e-mail vt.给发电子邮件v for free 免费v extra adj.额外的；外加的v cooking n.做饭；烹饪，烹调v prepare v.准备v drop vt.放弃v Spanish n
3、.西班牙语；西班牙人v German n.德语；德国人v woodwork n.木工工艺v miss vt.思念，想念v dessert n.（餐后的）甜点v field n.运动场，操场v experience vt.经历，体验Skimming:to get a general ideaFocus on the title,heading and captions;the first and last sentences of each paragraph;the first and last paragraphs;pictures and chartsPre-reading:Reading
4、 strategy(P3)Scanning:to get certain information(some detailed information)Look forv key words and phrasesv dates and numbersv words in bold,italics or capital lettersPre-reading:Reading strategySkimming:vHow does Wei Hua feel about her life in the UK?Enjoyable and exciting.Scanning:v1)What topics a
5、re mentioned in Wei Huas letter?Teachers classmatesfriendssubjects homeworkgradestimetable activities school facilitieshost familyfood hobbiescustoms traditionsfestivalsv 2)Scan the passage and complete Part A,C1 and C2.Read the text quickly and answer these questions.1.How long did Wei Hua stay in
6、Britain?_ 2.What was the name of Wei Huas class teacher?_ 3.What did Wei Hua make in her Woodwork class?_ For one year.Mr Heywood.A small table.Scanning:C1:Read the article carefully and answer these questions.v What time do British schools usually begin?What time do they usually end?v On average,ho
7、w many students are there in a class in the UK?v Why did Wei Hua find her homework difficult at the beginning of her study in the UK?v On Tuesday,what did Wei Hua do in the evening?v What do British students usually eat after their main meal?v Which British city did Wei Hua go to?vWhat time do Briti
8、sh schools usually begin?What time do they usually end?vOn average,how many students are there in a class in the UK?vWhy did Wei Hua find her homework difficult at the beginning of her study in the UK?British schools usually start around 9a.m.and end about 3:30p.m.29.Because all the homework was in
9、English.vOn Tuesday,what did Wei Hua do in the evening?vWhat do British students usually eat after their main meal?vWhich British city did Wei Hua go to?She had an extra French class.Lots of desserts.Manchester.C2:True or false1 Wei Hua likes the school hours in the UK.2 Chinese schools encourage st
10、udents to work hard.3 Wei Huas favourite teacher was Miss Burke.4 British students always have the same classrooms and classmates.5 British students can only study two languages:English and French.6 Wei Hua enjoyed playing football.7 Wei Hua is now back in Manchester again.TTTTFFFBritish students ca
11、n choose subjects that they like.British students can study English,French,Spanish and German.Wei Hua is now in China.Detailed ReadingPar.Main ideaDetailed information123School hoursAttending assemblyTeachers and classmatesa)Was she happy with the school life?_b)School in Britain_around 9 am and_abo
12、ut 3:30 pm.Yesstartsendsa)Who was the girl sitting next to her on the first day?_b)The headmaster told them about_ _during assembly.a)Who was her favorite teacher?_b)Was it easy for her to remember all the studentsfaces and names?Why?_Dianerules Miss BurkeNo.Because they had to move 45678Homework an
13、d subjectsBritish food and her activitiesIntentionsa)The homework was not heavy,but why was it a bit challenging for her?_a)Why did her English improve a lot?_b)Did she enjoy cooking?How do you know?_a)Do students have to learn all the subjects even if they dont like them?_a)Why did she miss Chinese
14、 food a lot at lunchtime?_b)She usually played on the school field.Sometimes _.Sometimes _a)She felt lucky and hopes_Because all in English.Because use English.Yes.She thinks fun.No.different.football.relaxedback.1.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A.She used to get
15、up at 8 am in China.B.what the headmaster told them sounded like what she used to hear in her school in China.C.she was such a good cook that she liked cooking British food.D.She didnt like History or Art,so she chose Woodwork.2.What is the main idea of the passage?A.Her English improved a lot as sh
16、e used English every day.B.School life in the UK is busy and bitter.C.She had a wonderful experience in a British school.choose the best answers3.Which of the following has the closest meaning to“I could e-mail my family and friends back home for free”?A.I could e-mail my family and friends back hom
17、e without paying money.B.I could e-mail my family and friends back home freely.C.I could e-mail my family and friends in my free time.D.I could be free to e-mail my family and friends back home.4.The writers purpose of writing the passage is to_.A.tell us that she doesnt like school life in Britain
18、B.excite more students to study abroad C.improve her English D.introduce her exciting and happy life in Britain 5.She felt lucky because _.A.she could get up an hour later than usual B.the headmaster told them to earn respect by working hard and achieving high grades C.she had been given a golden op
19、portunity to study in Britain and met helpful and friendly teachers and students D.she improved her English Nowadays,more and more young students are going abroad to study.What effects(影响）will the new school life have on them?Discussion:Advantages:1.Widen their view 2.Improve their English 3.Learn t
20、o be independent and cooperate with others4.Learn about foreign customs and culture5.Let the foreigners learn about china and attract them to invest in China6.Learn advanced technology Disadvantages:1.cost a lot of money and cause a heavy burden to their parents2.feel homesick 3.form bad habits4.stay in a foreign country and refuse to come back Homework:1.Recite the first three paragraphs.2.Read the text carefully again and try to find out the language points.
