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 gotthere early.A
2、fter 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 planemight crash(坠毁)at any time.I couldnt take it anymore so we went back ins
3、ide.I decided to eat some candyand 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 wasgoing to throw up.But no，I stood there like a“man”and faced reality.We were about to board
4、the plane.My friends were all laughing and jokingaround 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 doone thing：look for the devices(装置)that can save lives!Then I heard the engines starting.My e
5、yes popped open wide and I took areally deep breath.I felt the plane moving.Ten minutes later I was myself again.I wasnt afraidanymore.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 theplane might crash.