M1-U1 Reading(牛津译林版必修1)

1、高高 一一 英英 语语Module 1 Unit 1Reading School life in the UKReading strategyPlease read the Reading strategy on page 3 and answer two questions below: Why do we skim a text? How do we do it?2. Why do we scan a text? How do we do it?To get the general idea of what a text is about. To find certain informat

2、ion quickly such as key words and phrases, dates, numbers.Read the text quickly and tell the topics mentioned in it.SkimmingTopics mentioned in the textteachers students friends subjects homework grades festivals timetable activities host family food hobbies school rules school hoursschool assembly

3、Woodwork classSkim the text quickly and answer these questions.1. How long did Wei Hua stay in 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.2. Chinese schools encourage students to work hard.3. Wei Huas fa

4、vorite teacher was Miss Burke.4. British students always have the same classrooms and classmates. TTFTell whether each of the following statements is true or false.1. Wei Hua likes the school hours in the UK.TC2 5. British students can only study two languages: English and French. 6. Wei Hua enjoyed

5、 playing football. 7. Wei Hua is now back in Manchester again. FTFRead the article again and try to answerthese questions in short sentences.C1 1. What time do British schools usually begin?2. On average, how many students are there in a class in the UK?British schools usually begin around 9 a.m. an

6、d end at about 3.30 p.m.29.3. Why did Wei Hua find her homework difficult at the beginning of her study in the UK?4. On Tuesdays, what did Wei Hua do in the evening?Because all the homework was in English.She had an extra French class. 5. What do British students usually eat after their main meal?6.

7、 Which British city did Wei Hua go to?Manchester.Lots of desserts.Reading comprehension1. Which of the following statements is true according to the text? A. What the headmaster told them sounded like what she used to hear in China. B. She used to get up at 8 am in China. C. She was such a good cook

8、 that she liked cooking British food. D. She didnt like History or Art, so she chose Woodwork.A2. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Her English improved a lot as she used English every day. B. School life in the UK is busy and bitter. C. She had a wonderful experience in a British school. D.

9、She was happy with the British school hours.D3. 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 home without paying money.B. I could e-mail my family and friends back home freely.C. I could e-mai

10、l my family and friends in my free time.D. I could be free to e-mail my family and friends back home.A4. The writers purpose of writing the passage is to _.A. tell us she doesnt like school life in BritainB. excite more students to study abroadC. improve her EnglishD. introduce her exciting and happ

11、y school life in BritainD5. The writer 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 opportunity to study in Britain and met helpful and friendly teachers and stu

12、dents D. she improved her EnglishCMatch the words with the correct definitions.e. more than usuala. difficult in an interesting way that tests your ability d. go to 1. attend 2. challenging3. extraD4. earn5. prepare6. drop7. dessertsf. sweet food eaten at the end of a mealb. make someone readyc. giv

13、e up g. get something because you have done something good E A British student has read Wei Huas article and wants to become her pen friend. Complete his letter to Wei Hua using the words listed on page 5. Dear Wei Hua, I am a high school student in the UK. I have just read your article about your _

14、 in the UK. I would very much like to be your pen friend. experiencesFirst of all, let me introduce myself to you. My name is Daniel Adams. I am studying at Southampton High. My favourite subject is English _. I am interested in reading novels. Ive read all the Harry Potter books. At the weekend, I

15、like playing football and surfing the Internet. Maybe you can Literaturegive me your e-mail address, so next time I can e-mail you. I do like eating _ after meals as you mentioned in your article. This morning, at assembly, our _ talked to us about Chinese history, and I thought of you immediately.

16、I didnt realize howdessertsheadmaster_ schools in the UK are from schools in China until I read your article. Students in the UK dont have many chances to learn about Chinese high schools. Would you please write and tell me more? Im very interested in knowing what _ is like in a Chinese high school.differentlifeI am _ to travel to China withmy parents next summer. Would you please be my guide if I travel to your city? I hope the magazine will pass this letter to you soon!Best wish