1、【直接打印】牛津译林版（2020）高中英语必修第一册Unit1-Unit4课文文本Book 1 Unit 1 Back to schoolReadingRealizing your potentialHello, everyone！Welcome to senior high school！Today is the start of a new term, the start of a three-year journey and the start of a promising future.I cant wait to describe to you what senior high sc
2、hool life is like. The path before you leads to a world full of challenges: a new environment, new knowledge and new ways of thinking. However, for those of you with a positive mind, opportunity lies in each challenge. When you rise to the challenges, you will have the opportunity to acquire great k
3、nowledge 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 ask. Put simply, potential is your natural ability that can be developed when you try hard enough. Who knows what beautiful works of art
4、 you will create, what medical advances you will make or what amazing technologies you will develop! The possibilities are endless, and I have confidence in your ability to make a difference to your family, to your community and to our country. Over the next three years, you will discover your poten
5、tial while you develop as a student and as a person. To fully realize your potential, it is important for you to make the most of our school resources. Take advantage of your classes, learn from your teachers and classmates, and make use of our school facilities. There are also a lot of school activ
6、ities for you. Join a club or two, and take an active part in different sports. Of equal importance are good study habits, useful skills and a positive attitude. Carefully plan your study, set clear goals and balance your schoolwork with other activities. As a senior high school student, you must ma
7、ke efforts to improve your communication and problem-solving skills. Last but not least, always look on the bright side and never lose hope, even in difficult situations. In time you will find yourself growing into a well-rounded individual. As Lao-Tzu wisely said, “A journey of a thousand miles beg
8、ins with a single step.” You need to make a continuous effort to train your mind and develop your character. Senior high school will help you learn and grow, yet you alone are responsible for realizing your great potential. Be confident, do your best and make us proud!Extended readingSchool life in
9、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 Bri
10、tish school day commonly begins around 9 a.m. and ends around 4 p.m. Every secondary school student in the UK must study English, Maths and the Science subjects: Biology, Chemistry and Physics. In year ten, students usually have to learn nine subjects and they can also choose to study other subjects
11、, 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 everyones
12、 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 le
13、ss 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 a great contribution because sometimes I wasnt able to
14、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 sc
15、hool dining hall. There were lots of options including bread and butter, chicken pie and puddings, but I still missed my moms cooking! After lunch, I often played on the schools huge sports field with Daniel and his friends. Sometimes we just relaxed under a tree or sat on the grass. After school, t
16、here 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 the William Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream. Joining clubs was a great way to meet B
17、ritish 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 cant wait for Daniel to
18、visit China!Book 1 Unit 2 Lets talk teensReadingStrangers under the same roof?Does every dinner with your parents seem to turn into a battle? Have your once warm and open conversations become cold and guarded? Do you feel that you just cannot see eye to eye with them on anything? You are not alone.
19、Heated arguments and cold silences are common between teenagers and their parents.Teenagers physical changes may result in such family tensions. You may feel anxious that you are developing at a different rate to your friends, shooting up in height or getting left far behind. You might worry about y
20、our changing voice, weight problems or spots. When it all gets too much, your parents are often the first targets of your anger.It can be a big headache to balance your developing mental needs too. You enter a strange middle groundno longer a small child but not quite an adult. You have both a new d
21、esire for independence and a continued need for your parents love and support. You feel ready to be more responsible and make decisions on your own. Unfortunately, your parents do not always agree and that makes you feel unhappy. “Why cant they just let me go?” you may wonder. On the other hand, whe
22、n you are struggling to control your feelings, you wish they could be more caring and patientsometimes they forget that growing up is a rough ride. It can be difficult when your parents treat you like a child but expect you to act like an adult. All of this can lead to a breakdown in your relationsh
23、ip.Although sometimes it may seem impossible to get along as a family, you can take action to improve the situation. The key to keeping the peace is regular and honest communication. When you disagree with your parents, take a minute to calm down and try to understand the situation from their point
24、of view. Perhaps they have experienced something similar and do not want you to go through the same pain. After you have thought it through, explain your actions and feelings calmly, listen carefully, and address their concerns. Through this kind of healthy discussion, you will learn when to back do
25、wn and when to ask your parents to relax their control.Just remember that it is completely normal to struggle with the stress that parent-child tensions create, and that you and your parents can work together to improve your relationship. The good news is that this stormy period will not last. Every
26、thing will turn out all right in the end, and the changes and challenges of your teenage years will prepare you for adulthood.Integrated skillsMy mum keeps a notebook of my grades in every exam. She asks my teachers how Im doing at school whenever she can. It seems as if my grades are the most impor
27、tant thing in her life. When we re at home, she keeps pressing me to study all the time. I do as she says, but she is never happy with my grades. Why cant she leave me alone?I want to take a break once in a while. I want to listen to music or go out with my friends. Is that too much to ask for?Rebec
28、ca Im eager for my parents love. Theyre always busy at work. I hardly ever see them during the week because they dont get home until late at night. I tell them that Im stressed about schoolwork, but neither of them show any concern. Sometimes I feel quite lonely at home. When was the last time we ha
29、d a family outing at the weekend? When was the last time we had a long talk? How can parents not care about their children?Simon Everyone says that youth is a time for adventure, but my parents disagree. I spend most of my spare time at home, because they hardly ever let me go out with my friends. W
30、hen I do go out, they always ask, “Where are you going?” “Who are you going with?” “What are you going to do?” “When will you be back?” Theyre always on my back about something.I understand that theyre trying to protect me from getting hurt. However, just as a baby kangaroo must learn to protect its
31、elf when it leaves its mothers pocket, I will have to learn to protect myself when I grow up. I wish they could be more flexible so that I can make my own choices about what to do in my spare time.Laura Extended readingMama and Her Bank AccountEvery Saturday night Mama would sit down by the kitchen
32、table and count out the money Papa had brought home.“For the rent.” Mama would count out the big silver pieces.“For the groceries.” Another group of coins.“Ill need a notebook.” That would be my sister Christine, my brother Nels or me.Mama would put one or two coins to the side. We would watch with
33、anxious interest. At last, Papa would ask, “Is that all?” And when Mama nodded, we could relax a little. Mama would look up and smile, “Good. We do not have to go to the Bank.” We were all so proud of Mamas Bank Account. It gave us such a warm, secure feeling.When Nels graduated from grammar school,
34、 he wanted to go on to high school. “It will cost a little money,” he said.Eagerly we gathered around the table. I took down a box and laid it carefully in front of Mama. This was the “Little Bank”. It was used for sudden emergencies, such as the time when Christine broke her arm and had to be taken
35、 to a doctor.Nels listed the costs of the things he would need. Mama counted out the money in the Little Bank. There was not enough. “We do not want to go to the Bank,” she reminded. We all shook our heads.“I will work in Dillons grocery after school,” Nels volunteered.Mama gave him a bright smile a
36、nd wrote down a number. “Thats not enough,” Papa said. Then he took his pipe out of his mouth and looked at it for a long time. “I will give up smoking,” he said suddenly.Mama reached across the table and touched Papas arm. Then she wrote down another figure.“I will look after the Elvington children
37、 every Friday night,” I said. “Christine can help me.”Now there was enough money. We all felt very good because we did not have to go downtown and draw money out of Mamas Bank Account. So many things came out of the Little Bank that year: Christines dress for the school play, my little sister Dagmar
38、s operation. Whatever happened, we always knew we still had the Bank to depend upon.That was twenty years ago.Last year I sold my first story. When the check came, I hurried over to Mamas and put it in her lap. “For you,” I said, “to put in your Bank Account.”I noticed for the first time how old Mam
39、a and Papa looked. Papa seemed shorter, and Mamas hair was silver now.“Tomorrow,” I told Mama, “you must take it to the Bank.”“You will go with me, Katrin?”“That wont be necessary. Just hand it to the teller. Hell pay it into your account.”Mama looked at me. “There is no account,” she said. “In all
40、my life, Ive never been inside a bank.”And when I didntcouldntanswer, Mama said seriously, “It is not good for little ones to be afraidto not feel secure.” (Adapted from Kathryn Forbess Mamas Bank Account, which has 17 short stories and describes the struggles and dreams of a family in San Francisco
41、 in the early 1900s)Book 1 Unit 3 Getting along with othersReadingFriendship on the rocks: please advise !AmyMonday 12/109:13 p.m.My best friend and I have been close for eight years. When I was an awkward primary school student, she was the popular girl who was willing to make friends with me. Sinc
42、e then, a close friendship has grown between us and shes been almost like a sister to me. Whether were walking to school, doing homework or just hanging out at the weekend, were hardly out of each others sight. But last Saturday, she broke my heart, and Im still picking up the pieces.Our original pl
43、an was to see a film at the cinema that afternoon. But in the morning, my friend posted a message on social media saying she had a cold. When I called her, she said she might not be able to make it to the cinema. “Dont worry,” I said. “Get some rest. We can wait till you get better.”Today, however,
44、I received a horrible surprise. A classmate told me she had seen my friend chatting with another girl in a cafe on Saturday afternoon. How stupid I was! My friends “illness” was a complete lie! Instead of recovering at home, she was out having fun with someone else.I was so angry that I avoided her
45、during school all day, and I still dont feel like responding to any of her online messages. The stress of this situation is killing me, and Im at a loss what to do next. Cindy Monday 12/10 9:52 p.m.Im so sorry! But this friendship is worth saving: eight years is a long time! Dont be so quick to judg
46、e your friend. Perhaps she knows shes in the wrong and wants to apologize, or maybe she has a simple explanation for her behaviour. In any case, find an opportunity to have a full and frank talk with her. Listen to what she has to say, and be sure to explain how you feel. Im sure you can solve this
47、problem together. DavidTuesday 13/10 8:11 p.m.I definitely understand how you feel. I also had a friend whom I trusted a lot. When I found out that I was tricked by him, I was really hurt and let go of our friendship. I know you value your friendship and want your friend to value it equally. However
48、, if your friend ignores your feelings or makes you suffer, its time to rethink your relationship. Talk to her and decide whether this friendship is still important to you. Its sad to move on, but you have to accept that friends come and go in life. Integrated skills4 November Dear Diary, Tim and I
49、talked a lot about his problems today, and Im so glad that I could help my best friend. It also left me thinking about what it really means to be a “good friend”. In my opinion, the following qualities form the basis of a friendship.A good friend needs to be supportive. I can see that Tim is having
50、trouble balancing his project and his schoolwork, and I can see that both are important to him. I must respect and support the choices he makes. I should also encourage him to take action to get over these difficulties.A good friend also needs to be selfless. Tim is someone whom I should try my best
51、 to help, even if it means more work for me. When hes struggling with his schoolwork, I should do all I can to help him become a more efficient learner. Itll take up some of my spare time, but this friendship is worth my extra time and effort. Im sure that Tim would do the same for me.To me, a good
52、friend brings out the best in a person. And I think Tim is the one who brings out the best in me. Through our conversation today, I know that our friendship will grow stronger than ever. Ill always value these qualities of a good friend and try to measure myself by these standards as our friendship
53、develops. Extended readingOf FriendshipAs we walk the “path of life”, we may sometimes wish to be alone with our own thoughts, for quiet periods of reflection can lead to personal improvement. However, when we seek to be alone, we must be careful that we do not always escape into our own world. Soci
54、al life is also important to us. More often than not, close friendships will help smooth out the sometimes rocky road that we are all meant to travel.As we live in social groups, there are many benefits of friendship that we can enjoy. Generally speaking, close friendships have three “fruits”: they
55、may comfort the heart, advise the head and help us achieve the goals we set for ourselves. Through friendship, we can become happier, wiser and more satisfied humans.The first fruit of friendship is the peace that comes from sharing with friends our joy, sadness, success and failure. Here, friendshi
56、p has a double advantage-happiness takes on a greater meaning and a trouble shared becomes a trouble halved! Naturally, this kind of openness results from a close friendship. With true friends, we feel free to share our joy and sadness in full measure. We know that our friends will both respect our
57、feelings and treasure these moments of closeness. Indeed, the human heart depends on such opportunities for comfort and protection.The second fruit of friendship is the better understanding and judgement that may be achieved through conversations with well-meaning and wise friends. We often find it
58、easier to recognize other peoples weaknesses than our own. As a result, if we are guided only by our own feelings, our judgements might be one-sided. On the other hand, our friends are better able to offer advice on important decisions that we all have to make. Also, when we want to talk our problem
59、s over with a friend, we have to put our thoughts into words first. This alone helps make our thoughts clearer and brings us a more thorough understanding of our problems.The third fruit of friendship is the help that a friend may offer in many different ways. Sometimes a friend is even known as our
60、 “second self”. There are so many things in life that can only be achieved with the help of friends. Friends may have many different ideas and skills. They can help us achieve what we want during life and, perhaps, even after death.Finally, it should be pointed out that enjoying the company of a cro
61、wd is not the same as being with friends. Friends should be carefully chosen and relationships carefully developed. In this way, we can better walk the “path of life” with the comfort, advice and help from our trusted friends.(Adapted from “Of Friendship”, an essay written by Francis Bacon, a great
62、English writer, scientist and philosopher)Book 1 Unit 4 Looking good, feeling goodReadingTeen faints after skipping mealsSTONECHESTERA teenage girl fainted yesterday at Stonechester High School after skipping meals.Jennifer Jones, 15, told friends in her class that she was feeling unwell. She then p
63、assed out in her morning PE lesson and was rushed to hospital.Jennifer was found to have dangerously low blood sugar levels and was treated immediately. Her worried parents told the doctor that their daughter missed breakfast that day and hardly touched her dinner the night before. Fortunately, she
64、is now out of danger. Her doctor says that she will make a full recovery in a day or two.Jennifers classmates hope to see her back at school soon. They say that she has struggled with eating problems for a long time. “Jennifer thought that skipping meals would be a simple way to reach her target wei
65、ght,” her friend Laura Williams told our reporter. “She has not eaten breakfast for the last few months. She told me she had trouble concentrating in class. I warned her that skipping meals was unhealthy, but she wouldnt listen.”Jennifers case is a reminder of the dangers of the unhealthy weight-los
66、s habits that have become common among teenagers of both sexes. In a society where being thin is often seen as being beautiful, teenagers sometimes turn to extreme methods to slim down quickly. According to a recent survey of senior high school students lifestyles, almost one fifth of teenagers regu
67、larly skip meals, one in ten over-exercise and four per cent even take weight-loss medicine. Health experts are concerned about these figures. They are increasing their efforts to educate teenagers about the side effects of losing weight too quickly. They have also warned them against using such ext
68、reme methods.“These so-called quick-fix methods prove to be harmful to teenagers. It is normal for teenagers to be slightly overweight and there is no reason why they should be worried. However, for those who are dangerously overweight, it is very important that they try to lose weight properly,” sa
69、id an expert.She pointed out that it is important to have a healthy balanced diet since teenagers are still growing and their bodies need a lot of nutrition to function well. If they do not take in enough food, they may feel weak and get ill easily. She added, “Whats more, they should keep regular h
70、ours and get plenty of exercise to stay energetic and fit. We strongly encourage all teenagers to follow these lifestyle tips, because living well is the safest and most effective way to get into shape.”Integrated skillsPlastic surgery helps man with burn marksBy Helen Brown2 January A man received
71、plastic surgery at Kings Hospital last month to treat burn marks he suffered one year ago.John Wilson had plastic surgery to repair some of his burnt skin. Doctors worked on several problem areas, including his face and neck. The operation was a great success.Last January, Mr Wilson was caught in a
72、horrible campus fire, and his skin was badly burnt. For the past year, he had to live with terrible burn marks on his face and body. He decided to have surgery to help him feel more confident about his appearance.Mr Wilson is very happy with the treatment. He is especially pleased with the results o
73、n his face. “Now I can go out just like a normal guy!” he said. Woman regrets plastic surgery By Tom Smith15 April A woman who has recently had plastic surgery on her face now regrets the decision.The surgery took place more than a month ago, but Ella Edwards still suffers from daily pain. This is s
74、topping her from returning to a normal life. She has been to several hospitals and all the doctors say that the pain is unlikely to stop any time soon. She may need to take painkillers for a long time. In addition, Miss Edwards says the surgery makes her look unnatural and that she is unable to make
75、 certain facial expressions.Miss Edwards is unhappy with the results of the surgery. “I wanted to become more beautiful, but it hasnt turned out well at all. I really regret having the surgery,” she said. “Im very anxious about it.” Extended readingDont judge a book by its cover“Dont judge a book by
76、 its cover,” the old saying goes. Unfortunately, as a teenager, that is often exactly what you do to yourself. Dark thoughts about your physical appearance can hang over you all the time like a rain cloud. Do I look fat in these jeans? Do others think I am too short? Is everyone laughing at my new h
77、airstyle behind my back? These thoughts can have a negative effect on people of any shape or size, both male and female, and it is important to guard against the causes behind them.Standards of beauty in the media can have a big influence on what you think of your physical appearance. Teens who try
78、to copy the looks of their favourite stars are fighting a losing battle-these standards are simply impossible for most of the population to live up to. They will only end up feeling worse about themselves.Your friends also influence the way you view your physical appearance. If you have friends who
79、are good-looking or have a great fashion sense, it can feel like you are living in their shadow. For children of the digital age, social media makes this problem even worse. Your friends may post a never-ending series of photos online to show off their beautiful dresses or strong bodies, and it beco
80、mes easier for you to compare yourself to them. This has proved to have a negative effect on what you think of your physical appearance.These external influences are always present, but there are certainly ways to deal with them. First of all, be careful not to follow popular beauty standards blindl
81、y. They are out of reach for 99% of us, so it is better to just forget about them.Another tip is to remind yourself that you are unique. Keep in mind that your family and friends love you just the way you are. Talk about your feelings with someone you trust. Hearing how much they value you can help
82、you feel comfortable in your own skin. Focusing on your strengths also helps you build your confidence. Everyone has their own talentsyou may be good at painting or playing the piano, so take pride in things you do well instead of worrying about things you cannot change.Finally, it is a good idea to
83、 try to direct your attention away from negative thoughts. To achieve this, you should do something you enjoy. Read a book you like, or take part in a social activity, like playing a ball game with your friends. These things can help you take your mind off matters that worry you and make you feel go
84、od about yourself.You may often judge yourself by what is on the outside, not on the inside. However, like a book, your contents are much more important than your cover. If you can learn to see the good things about yourself-your individuality, your value to others, your achievements-you will soon begin to love yourself just the way you are.
