拓展阅读1——Unit1

1、Unit 1 A New StartSubject: People and Places Topic: College LifeReading Skills: Major Concepts of ReadingLesson A Experience of Studying AbroadI Pre-readingBrainstormingDiscuss your feelings of living in a new place with a partner, and write five words about this topic.excitement; nervousness; homes

2、ick; loneliness; fear; uncertainty;sense of loss;freshnessPre-reading Questions:Do you have some special ways to overcome homesickness?Discuss with your partner, and write down the key words ofyour discussion.joining school clubs/sports team; making new friends;chatting with roommates/classmate/teac

3、hers; reading; taking part in social activities; taking a part-time job II While-readingFocus on Main IdeaMain Idea: An American, Miki Sato introduces his/herexperience of study in Santiago, Chile, especially the difficulties he/she has confronted and the changes in his/her feeling of studying abroa

4、d alone.Focus On Comprehension1-5 C C D A BIII Post-readingTopics for DiscussionWhat are possible problems one has to face when studying abroad?having difficulties in communication; having few friends; unfamiliar with the new environment and culture; worried about assignment, paper, exam and grade;

5、unable to get used to the local food; financial problemsFocus on Structure and MeaningParaphrase the following sentences, and pay attention to thewords and phrases in italics.1. Most people who have the experience would agree that study abroad is often a difficult and rugged challenge.2. One cant de

6、velop if he/she always lives in an overprotected and comfortable environment.3. I didnt feel defeated; on the contrary, I felt I should make use of the struggles as a chance to make my life more meaningful.4. Finally, I realized that I can gain the greatest sense of satisfaction from my study abroad

7、 experience by contributing to society and learning from the people.5. No matter how difficult a situation maybe, the daily encouragement from the students helped me keep going forward.Lesson B College Life: Meet People and Make New FriendsI Pre-readingYou have already been on campus for several day

8、s. What do you think of campus life? Is it quite similar to or very different from what you have expected? Have you adapted yourself to campus life already? What are your special ways to meet people and make new friends?Campus life is different from the previous experience in high schools. One has t

9、o be independent in daily life and study.1. Spend more time around people. 2. Compliment peoples clothes, hair, eyes, etc. 3. Join an organization with people who have common interests. 4. Join a sports team. 5. Volunteer. 6. Make eye contact and smile. 7. Start a conversation. 8. Initiate a get-tog

10、ether. 9. Be reliable and trustworthy. 10. Be a good listener. 11. Dont do anything to pressure someone into being friends with you. II While-readingFocus on Main IdeaMain Idea: This article introduces several practical tips for freshmen to follow in order to meet people and make new friends in a ne

11、w environment.Focus on Comprehension1-5 F T T T FIII Post-readingFocus on Structure and MeaningParaphrase the following sentences, and pay attention to thewords and phrases in italics.1. But after you admire the stack of new textbooks and school supplies on your desk, the excitement gradually disapp

12、ears and you realize that you have just left behind everyone you know.2. Among so many unfamiliar faces that pass your window, you cant find your best friend from high school, your ex-boyfriend, the girl who lived down the street from you, etc.3. The floor bathroom is an unexpected and ideal place t

13、o get familiar with the people living on the same floor.4. Though some people dont go to events like the freshman barbeque or floor meetings because they think these events are too childish, student leaders still try their best to arrange such events in order to help freshmen get familiar with campu

14、s life.5. You may feel like a compliment when someone turns to you for help on an assignment or science lab, but you should know the small difference between “helping someone” and “doing it for someone”.6. It is all right to help explain an assignment or proofread an occasional paper, but each of yo

15、u should do your own share of work.Topics for Discussion1. Comment on the advice mentioned in the passage. All these tips are very practical and specific.2. What are your interests? Which kind of school clubs do you intend to join? This is an open-ended question. Students interest might vary from individual to individual. Anyway, certain school clubs might help them to develop their interest and make friends who share the same interest.Ext