课题：Book 1 Unit 1 Back to school

Reading Realizing your potential（学历案）

一、学习目标

By the end of this section, students will be able to:

1. summarize the outline and the theme of the speech by skimming for topic sentences and scanning for details;

2. evaluate the importance of realizing one’s potential and design personal action plans for realizing one’s potential;

3. give an inspiring speech as an alumni applying parallels structures in the text.

二、学习历程（任务二是课堂教学主体内容）

任务三（课后学习或者课后检测）练习评价

*1. Retell the speech based on the outline.

此练习是对课堂的巩固，课后准备，课堂上让学生通过小组内每个人展示，以检测学习效果和及时汲取他人的知识。

*以下出自《高考新方案》练习中比较容易的题目，普通班做适合，重点班可以选做：

Ⅰ. 阅读理解

A

A new study suggests that when parents do baby talk to their babies, they might be helping them learn to produce speech.

The way parents tend to speak to babies—raised voice, exaggerated(夸张的) pronunciation, slower speed—is considered to not only attract them, but possibly help them learn to understand what parents are saying. New research from the University of Florida suggests that baby talk can have another, previously unknown advantage: helping babies learn to produce their own speech. The researchers think that by copying the sound of a smaller vocal tract(声道), we adults are showing babies what the words should sound like when they come out of their own mouths.

“It seems to contribute to the production of speech, not just the understanding of speech，” said Matthew Masapollo, Ph.D., an assistant professor in UF's Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. “It's not just goo-goo ga-ga.”

In the study, the researchers changed sound frequency(声频) to copy either a baby's or an adult's vocal tract, and then tested how babies reacted. 6～8-month-old babies “showed a clear and strong preference for speech with the frequency that suggests a vocal tract similar to their own in size and length，” they wrote.

4～6-month-old babies didn't have that preference, though. So the fact that older babies are more attracted to adults' baby-like sounds may result from their new ability to control their voices and make words rather than meaningless sounds.

“Though baby talk may sound simple, it's achieving a lot，” says co-author Linda Polka of McGill University. “We're talking to babies to show them something about speech production，” she said. “We're equipping them for their own speech.”

(　)1. Which is the way parents usually speak to babies?

A. Higher voice.   B. Surprising speed.

C. Meaningless sounds.   D. Natural pronunciation.

(　)2. Researchers get their new findings by observing ________．

A. how babies react to different sound frequencies

B. how parents attract their babies with fun sounds

C. how babies differ in their size and hearing ability

D. how parents and their babies communicate every day

(　)3. What may cause a four-month-old's having no interest in adults' baby talk?

A. He/She is too young to know where the voice is from.

B. He/She is too young to figure out what is being said.

C. He/She hasn't learnt to express his/her feelings well.

D. He/She hasn't learnt to control voice and make words.

(　)4. What does the author mainly want to tell us?

A. Some babies prefer parents' baby talk while others not.

B. A new way is found to help babies to understand adults.

C. The sound frequency similar to babies' own wins their hearts.

D. Parents' baby talk possibly helps babies to learn how to speak.

**以下出自《高考新方案》练习中比较适中的题目，重点班做适合，普通班可以选做：

2. Ⅱ. 语篇改写

On the first day of school, the principal gave a speech to the students on realizing their (1)________. In the speech, he reminded them that in the coming three years they would face all kinds of (2)________ and encouraged them to face them with a (3)________ mind.

He said that endless (4)________ would be hidden behind challenges, and that they would not know what they could (5)________ unless they make continuous (6)________. He said that, to realize one's potential, they must make the most of school (7)________. Also, he encouraged the students to try to develop good study habits, (8)________ useful skills and take a positive (9)________. He urged the students never to lose hope in any difficult situation.

In the end, he emphasized(强调) that students themselves are (10)________ for realizing their potential.

Ⅰ. 阅读理解

A

This morning it was harder for me to get out of bed than usual. Usually, I have nightmares(噩梦) because of the terrible movies I watched the night before, and sometimes spicy(辛辣的) food makes me feel uncomfortable in sleeping. However, last night I turned all night because my anxiety was at an all-time high. I kept thinking about what my first day of high school would be like. What should I wear? What should I put in my schoolbag? I finally fell asleep around 5：45 and my alarm started going off at 6.

I couldn't let those thoughts cloud my mind. I had to prepare myself for one of the most important days of my life. I packed my things and headed out of the door. My first class wasn't too bad. I listened to my English teacher discuss the importance of themes, but otherwise, it was a pretty easy-going class.

During lunchtime, I had a pizza and an orange soda. I'm grateful for the food not tasting terrible so I wouldn't keep thinking about that all day. I still didn't manage to find any new friends to sit with, but I'm just happy I found a quiet place to stay. It would have been uncomfortable if I had to sit in a noisy classroom to eat lunch, or an empty hallway with some kids walking past and laughing.

Once the last bell rang, I was eager to get home and tell Charlie, my childhood friend how my day went at a new school. I was just excited to speak to a familiar voice and share my feelings of the whole day. I wondered how his day went at his new school as well. I got on the same train line that I took to school and headed back home.

Speaking to Charlie on the phone, I found out he made many new friends today. Once I got off the phone, I threw myself on the bed with a long sigh(叹气). Although I'd experience this again tomorrow, I'm glad I got through my first day at school.

1. What made the author fail to fall asleep last night?

A. Anxiety of preparations for school.

B.  Noise of the alarm that kept ringing.

C.  Discomfort brought by spicy food.

D.  Nightmares caused by a terrible movie.

2. What can we infer from the third paragraph?

A. The author disliked eating in a noisy place.

B.  The author was quite satisfied with the food.

C.  The author made some new friends at school.

D.  The author found it difficult to find a quiet place.

3. Why was the author eager to go home after school?

A. To play with his childhood friend.

B.  To know how Charlie's first day went.

C.  To catch the train line he took to school.

D.  To share feelings about school with Charlie.

4. How did the author feel after talking to Charlie?

A. Surprised.   B.  Shocked.

C.  Relaxed.   D.  Delighted.

Ⅲ. 完形填空

When Marco was a boy, he tried everything to get his father's love and attention. He studied hard to get good __1__ and tried to behave well. He was shy and shorter than the other boys. Besides, his father was __2__ and had little time for him. Except for his __3__ for housework after school, there was no communication. Marco felt very __4__．

One day, his maths teacher called him that some young teenagers were signing up for a public speaking __5__. She thought he should give it a __6__. She firmly believed he could perform on stage like other kids. Feeling her strong trust, he agreed to __7__ the contest.

All winter, Marco took a bus to __8__ twice a week in another city, where the competition would take place. He was taken by a strong __9__ he never felt before. Finally, the big day arrived. His father, and yes, his maths teacher, were present. When he stepped onto the stage and began to speak, he felt __10__ at home. He was funny, and acted very naturally. He won! He noticed his father's eyes were __11__ —he was so proud. It was then that his father __12__ he should pay more attention to the child.

As the winner, Marco's name was __13__ in the local papers. He knew this was the __14__ of his new life. It all happened because of a phone call, from one who __15__ him.

(　)1. A. gifts      B. habits   C. skills   D. marks

(　)2. A. lazy      B. silent   C. busy   D. serious

(　)3. A. suggestions  B. orders    C. comments   D. promises

(　)4. A. puzzled      B. surprised    C. lonely   D. silly

(　)5. A. contest      B. exam    C. talk    D. lesson

(　)6. A. change      B. focus   C. decision    D. try

(　)7. A. organize     B. continue   C. enter    D. quit

(　)8. A. compete     B. act   C. work   D. practise

(　)9. A. energy      B. pain    C. dissatisfaction   D. risk

(　)10. A. actually    B. totally   C. partly   D. usually

(　)11. A. moving    B. empty   C. shining   D. clear

(　)12. A. agreed     B. realized   C. imagined   D. remembered

(　)13. A. shared     B. discussed    C. collected   D. published

(　)14. A. start       B. meaning   C. lesson   D. need

(　)15. A. depended on  B. believed in   C. heard about   D. listened to

***以下出自《高考新方案选做题》练习中比较难的题目，重点班做适合，普通班可以选做：

3. B

U．S. teens spend more than eight hours a day on screens, and there's growing concern over it. Now, a new study published by the American Psychological(心理的) Association, confirms that teens seem to feel better about themselves when they cut back.

“Social__media__can__feel__like__a__comparison__trap(陷阱)，” says study author Helen Thai, a doctoral student in psychology at McGill University. Her research found that limiting screen time to about one hour a day helped anxious teens and young adults feel better about their body image and their appearance. “What I noticed in social media was that I couldn't help but compare myself.” Thai says. Reading posts from famous people and influencers, as well as people in her own social network, led to a lack of self-confidence.

So, Thai and a team of researchers decided to test whether reducing time on social media would improve body image. They gathered a few hundred volunteers, aged 17～25, all of whom had experienced symptoms(症状) of anxiety or depression—which could make them easily influenced by social media. Half of the volunteers were asked to reduce their social media to 60 minutes a day for three weeks. The other half continued to use social media with no limits.

The researchers gave the volunteers surveys at the beginning and end of the study, including statements such as “I'm pretty happy about the way I look，” and “I am satisfied with my weight.” Among the group that cut social media use, the overall score on appearance improved from 2.95 to 3.15 on a 5-point scale. The change may seem small, but any change in such a short period of time is worth noticing.

“It's encouraging that college students were willing to cut back screen time, even for three weeks，” psychologist Andrea Graham says. While this study included people with symptoms of anxiety or depression, Graham says it's worth applying this approach to other groups, such as people with eating problems.

5. What is the probable meaning of the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2?

A. Teens are forced to post their own images on social media.

B. Teens couldn't help but spend too much time on social media.

C. Teens tend to compare themselves with others on social media.

D. Teens are fooled into believing false information on social media.

6. How was the research conducted by Thai and a team of researchers?

A. By listing numbers.

B. By giving examples.

C. By making comparisons.

D. By analyzing causes and effects.

7. What can we learn about the survey?

A. The study included people with mental health and eating problems.

B. There was little difference in appearance score between the two groups.

C. College students were not willing to reduce screen time for more weeks.

D. Cutting social media use makes a difference to teens' opinion of their image.

8. Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?

A. Less screen time, more self-confidence

B. Social media, a time bomb on your health

C. How to improve your image on social media

D. Concern over social media addiction keeps growing

Ⅱ. 七选五

Time is precious for students especially during finals. Having good skills of time management becomes so important. But how can you manage your time?

Get some sleep.

When things get rough, sleep often gets cut out of your schedule. The lab report has to be done by tomorrow morning, so... no sleep tonight, right? Wrong. __1__ Your brain will run slower, and you'll be super tired all the time. So even if it sounds strange, spare time to get quality sleep.

Prioritize(划分优先顺序) often.

Keep a running list of the major tasks that you're performing. Change it as often as necessary and refer to it when you feel worried about all the things you have to do. __2__ You can't do so many all at once.

__3__

Although you might try hard to plan every detail of your routine, sometimes things just happen. You might get sick or your roommate loses your keys. Set aside as much time as you can each day for emergencies. That way, you needn't deal with the unexpected in a rush.

Schedule time to relax.

Finals can be surprisingly stressful, and you may not realize how much harm they do to you until they're over. Workload can sometimes be unbearable. Schedule some free time to make you mentally recharged. __4__

Ask for help when you need it.

Asking for help is pretty normal during learning. It's rare to find a student who can make it through school life without any help. __5__ There are lots of places that can give you a hand at the end of a term.

A. Get on well with roommates.

B. Leave extra time, just in case.

C. Thus, don't hesitate to seek help when necessary.

D. Feeling worried may help you accomplish nothing.

E. If you feel depressed, focus on the one at the top of the list.

F. Let your brain take a break so it can go back to work efficiently.

G. Not getting enough sleep can actually cost you more time in the long run.

1. ________　2. ________　3. ________

4. ________　5. ________

B

A number of people hold an optimistic attitude toward artificial intelligence's ability to reshape education nowadays. However, many feel such claims are overblown.

Kentaro Toyama, a professor at the University of Michigan School of Information, is one of those doubtful about the idea of using AI in the classroom.

Toyama mentioned a situation he encountered while working in an after-school program in digital literacy(数字技术素养). He said, “In trying to teach students to use technology, the greatest difficulty is the technology itself.” As soon as he looked away from the students, they would “very quickly find the most fun games they could find on the computer and start playing them”. That reveals the problem with putting too much faith in AI for teaching. “There is great potential for it to be a distraction，” he said.

Toyama once surveyed a large group of people about their preference for the following educational situations: a school with no teachers but powerful AI, one with bad teachers but strong computers, one with good teachers but no computers, or one with great teachers and many computers. The result showed that nobody would send their children to a school with powerful AI but no teachers, or one with bad teachers but strong computers. Toyama concluded, “Good teachers are what matters; everything else is secondary compared to that.”

Toyama is also concerned that AI and technology may widen the gap between disadvantaged schools and wealthier schools. He said, “In the case of schools, well-resourced schools will find the best ways to use technology. But if you're in a school district that is underfunded and parents are not involved, it doesn't make a difference how good the technology is, and it will not turn that situation around.”

When asked when schools should adopt AI, Toyama suggested that they should wait until the basics are in place, teachers want it, and the technology is proved to have positive educational values.

(　)5. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 probably refer to?

A. AI.  B. Faith.  C. Teaching.  D. Computer.

(　)6. Why does the author mention the survey in Paragraph 4?

A. To emphasize the key factor in education.

B. To recommend his favorite school to parents.

C. To compare the differences between AI and teachers.

D. To prove that preference for schools varies among people.

(　)7. Which of the following statements will Toyama probably agree with?

A. AI has the potential to reshape teaching and learning.

B. A good school should put students and technology first.

C. AI will be able to educate students as well as real teachers.

D. AI and technology may unbalance educational resources.

(　)8. Where is the text probably taken from?

A. A novel.   B. A magazine.  

C. A textbook.   D. An announcement.

Ⅱ. 七选五

“Communication is the most essential and sociable of all human behaviors”， which is absolutely true as for human community. Communication is the majority of everyone's social life. “Without communication, life would be as cold as a rock.” __1__ Because these certain conversations can make people attracted. Personally, we should consider the following three aspects to make good communication.

To start good communication, we can make certain enough preparations, especially some relative questions. __2__ We can ask some questions to show our politeness, respect and sincere care. For example, have you been carrying on well recently? What do you favor in your spare time? Remember to think again before you put forward a question.

The most important part of communication is to listen. __3__ Permit others to do most of the talking. Be patient and hold interest in their comments, making necessary gestures to show you are listening. Do not interrupt others when they express excitedly. Being a good conversationalist as well as a good listener will help you a lot.

__4__ Appropriate eye contact is like a great element of the main dish which makes it more delicious. During communication with others, we should look the speakers in the eye kindly. It will help us to improve mutual(相互的) understanding. Do not hesitate to look into them. But you had better not stare at them and not look at them for too long. __5__

A. Enjoy good communication, being friends with them.

B. It is usually said that eyes are windows to the soul.

C. It would make others feel uneasy and unwilling to continue talking.

D. They believe they want to know and even convince us.

E. We should concentrate on others' saying and think in their shoes.

F. It is considered to be fairly comfortable to be asked fine questions.

G. Furthermore, good communication is an interesting attraction in our daily life.

1. ________　2. ________　3. ________　4. ________　5. ________

备注：*号代表题目难易程度

三、课后自我评价（学习反思）

  高一开学第一周，学生还未完全适应高中学习，从初高中衔接课中教授学生高中英语学习的方法，在reading中设置与学生生活相关的让学生感兴趣的话题和活动，让学生尽快融入新环境掌握较高效的学习方法。练习的选择中针对不同层次的学生采用不同层次的练习，在讲解过程中注重学生思维品质的培养，针对性提问错误较多和较典型的学生，让他们阐述自己做题的过程，在课堂上和学生们一起探讨和寻找解决问题的办法。对于激发学生的学习热情上还要进一步想办法，学习小组要尽快建立起来，并且完善规则以更好地帮助学生提高英语学习效果。