Now we are going to read a magazine article which is written by an exchanging student. She has been studying in the UK for one year. Now she gives a clear brief introduction about her school life there.

Before we read the article, we are going to learn the reading strategy: skimming and scanning. (P.3: Reading strategy)

Skimming: to get a general idea of the article.

Focus on the title, heading, captions, the first and last sentences of paragraphs, charts and pictures ...

Scanning: to locate specific information about an article.

Look for key words and phrases, dates and words in bold, italics or capital letters...

Step 3 Reading

1. Skimming question:

How does Wei Hua feel about her life in the UK?

2. Scanning:

1) What topics are mentioned in the WeiHua's letter?

(opt. are the following aspects of school life mentioned in the article?

Teachers classmates friends subjects homework grades timetable activities school facilities host family food hobbies customs traditions festivals)

2) Scan the passage and complete Part C1, C2 on page 4

Step 4 Group work

What's the similarity and difference between the schools in China and the UK?★

Aspects In the UK In China similarity difference Step 5 Practice:

Pair work

Now you are a reporter from the school magazine, and have a chance to interview Wei Hua. What other information would you like to know about her life and study in the UK

Suppose your desk mate is Wei Hua, make a dialogue.

Homework.

1. Complete parts D and E