BOOK 1 Module 1 My first day at Senior High.docVIP

BOOK 1 Module 1 My first day at Senior High I. Key sentences Reading 1. The teachers are very enthusiastic and friendly and the classroom are amazing. 2. The screens also show photographs, text and information from websites. 3. We’re using a new textbook and Ms Shen’s method of teaching is nothing like that of the teachers at my Junior Middle school. 4. I don’t think I will be bored in Ms Shen’s class! 5. Today we introduced ourselves to each other. We did this in groups. 6. Some students were embarrassed at first but everyone was friendly and it was really nice. 7. In other words, there are three times as many girls as boys. 8. For our homework tonight, we have to write a description of the street where we live. I’m looking forward to doing it. 9. Li Kang is very impressed with the teachers and the technology in his new school. Cultural corner: 1. Secondary school in the US usually covers seven years, grads six to twelve. 2. The school year is divided into two semesters, the first of which is September through December, and the second January through May. 3. I take part in all kinds of after-school activities --- I play football, basketball, volleyball, table tennis and I go to theater club. Other parts in Module one 1. I was a bit disappointed. 2. Would you mind answering the questions for me? Language points 1. enthusiastic adj 热情的，热心的 enthusiasm u.n.狂热; 热心; 积极性 enthusiast c.n. 狂热者;爱好者 Be enthusiastic about (doing) sth 对（做）…狂热、痴迷、迷恋 她对去美国不感兴趣。 She was less enthusiastic about going to American. = she was not enthusiastic about going to American 2. amazing adj 令人惊讶的，令人惊喜的 amazed adj 大为惊讶的 amaze vt 使惊讶，使惊愕 amazement N 惊讶 It is amazing that/ how ….真是令人惊讶 Be amazed at/ by/ that … 对… 大为惊讶 Be amazed to do sth 因做某事而感到惊讶 （Much） to one’s amazement 令某人（非常）惊讶的是 In amazement 惊讶地 中国在航天事业取得如此巨大的成就，真是令人惊奇。 It is amazing that China has made such a great achievement in the space cause. 常常看到司机在打手机，真让人难以相信 It’s amazing how often you see drivers using mobile phones