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1、-牛津英语模块一课文原文-第 11 页牛津英语模块一课文原文Passage oneGoing to a British high school for one year was a very enjoyable and exciting experience for me. I was very happy with the school hours in Britain because school starts around 9 a.m. and ends about 3.30 p.m. This means I could get up an hour later than usual
2、as schools in China begin before 8 a.m.On the first day, all of the new students attended an assembly in the school hall. I sat next to a girl whose name was Diana. We soon became best friends. During the assembly, the headmaster told us about the rules of the school. He also told us that the best w
3、ay to earn respect was to devote ourselves to study and achieve high grades. This sounded like my school in China.I had many teachers in the past year. Mr Heywood, my class teacher, was very helpful. My favourite teacher was Miss BurkeI loved the lessons that she gave in English Literature. In our c
4、lass there were 28 students. This is about the average size for British schools. We had to move to different classrooms for different classes. We also had different students in some classes, so it was struggle for me to remember all the faces and names.I found that the homework was not as heavy as w
5、hat I used to get in my old school. However, it was a bit challenging for me at first, because all the homework was in English. I felt lucky, as all my teachers gave me much encouragement and I enjoyed all my subjects: English, History, English Literature, Computer Science, Maths, Science, PE, Art,
6、Cooking and French.Passage twoMy English improved a lot, as I used English every day and spent an hour each day reading English books in the library. I usually went to the Computer Club during the lunch break, so I could send e-mails to my family and friends back home for free. I also had an extra F
7、rench class on Tuesday evenings. Cooking was really fun as I learnt how to buy, prepare and cook food. At the end of term we held a class party and we all had to cook something. I was glad that all my classmates fond of the cake that I made.Students at that school have to study Maths, English and Sc
8、ience, but can stop studying some subjects if they do not like them, for example, History and French. They can choose other subjects like Art and Computer Science, or Languages such as Spanish and German. In the Art class that I took, I made a small sculpture. Though it did not look very beautiful w
9、hen it was finished, I still liked it very much.I missed Chinese food a lot at lunch. British food is very different. British people like eating desserts at the end of their main meal. After lunch, we usually played on the school field. Sometimes I played football with the boys. Sometimes I just rel
10、axed under a tree or sat on the grass.I was very lucky to experience this different way of life. I look back on my time in the UK with satisfaction, and I really hope to go back and study in Manchester again.Passage threeDear Wei HuaI am a high school student in the UK. I have just read your article
11、 about what you experienced in the UK. I would very much like to be friends with you. First of all, let me introduce myself. My name is Daniel Adams, I am studying at Southampton High. I am really fond of reading books, and that is why my favourite subject is literature. At the weekend, l like playi
12、ng football and surfing the internet. I also enjoy eating sweets, so I never miss dessert at dinner.I did not realize schools in the UK are so different from schools in China until I read your article. It must have been quite a struggle for you to become used to academic life in a British school . I
13、 really have respect for everything you have achieved. Next year, I plan on attending a high school in China on a student exchange programme, and I found your article a great encouragement to me. I would love to meet you when I go to China.Please write soon!Best wishesDaniel AdamsPassage fourCMHS ha
14、s much more than you expect. We have a car park for both our visitors and our students who drive. We have over 50 classrooms for different lessons, and a library with over 48,000 books. Twelve science laboratories are available for different experiments. Whether students want to exercise or just wan
15、t some fun, they can use our gym. The indoor swimming pool is open all year round for students who like swimming.Students who live far away from home will be happy with our dormitories. Each room comes with its own bathroom. We have a modern medical centre and experienced nurses. We make sure that w
16、e take good care of every student.School meals are delicious. Each day our canteen serves three meals, and hamburgers and soft drinks are also available during break times.We hope you will enjoy your life at CMHS. If you have any questions or need any help, you can call the Students Office any time
17、during weekdays and on Saturday mornings.The Students OfficePassage fiveDavid Holmes studied at our school from 2001 to 2004. He has recently returned from his studies in China. David was one of the most helpful students that we ever had. In 2004, he went to Oxford University where he became interes
18、ted in Chinese culture.After graduating from university, he went to China to study Chinese at Beijing Language and Culture University. Two years later, he was able to speak fluent Chinese. Upon finishing his studies, he started travelling in China. Some of the cities in China which he likes most are
19、 Beijing, Shanghai, Harbin and Nanjing. In China he developed an interest in teaching English to Chinese students. Most of the students whom he taught have become his friends.When he returned to Britain two months ago, he brought back from China many interesting books, dictionaries, paintings and ph
20、otos. He donated most of them to our school library. Some of the books were gifts that he got from his Chinese friends and students. The paintings that David donated to the school are being shown in the exhibition room. Teachers and students at our school wish to thank David for his kindness.Next mo
21、nth we will have our school open day. We have invited David to be one of our guest speakers. He will make a speech about his splendid experiences in China. The speech is going to be at 3 p.m. on 9 October. At the end of his speech, there will be 30 minutes for questions and answers. So, if you are i
22、nterested in knowing more about China, you mustnt miss the chance to meet David at the open day.Passage sixWe have a radio club in our school. It is great because it is run by the students for the school. I am lucky as I am one of the hosts.It was started two years ago. One day, I just began thinkin
23、g about music for everyone, so I asked the headmaster if music could be played during break times. He approved the idea, and two years later I am in charge of the radio club as the oldest student member. Our club is much more than just music. Every morning we tell our schoolmates about the weather,
24、recent news, and some special messages that the teachers want us to broadcast.During exam time we have a special programme that tells students the things they should do for preparation. At the end of the school year, many students who are graduating use our club to give messages to their close frien
25、ds and teachers.When parents come to visit the school and talk to the teachers, we often play songs sung by students, and we also give messages to inform the parents of events such as outings and school plays.I shall miss the radio club after graduation, but I know that it will continue without me.
26、(Kate Jones)Passage seven16 OctoberToday has been a great day! Im so excited! Mum and Dad bought me a bicycle. It is splendid! Now I can ride my bicycle to school instead of waiting so long for the bus. I know it was a little bit expensive, but they said that is OK because they are proud of me for b
27、eing so hardworking and getting good marks at school.20 OctoberIm very tired today. We had a Maths test at school. It was very challenging. I studied a lot yesterday and stayed up very late. I didnt feel very well this morning. But I still think I did a good job in the test. I hope so! Im afraid if
28、I did badly, Mum and Dad may regret that they bought me such an expensive bicycle. My friends say that I should not worry, but, anyhow, Im still nervous about my results.22 OctoberI failed the Maths test! Im so upset. I dont know how to tell Mum and Dad. I dont understand I studied so hard! How can
29、this happen? I dont know how to handle this 23 OctoberAll that worry was for nothing. Im very happy today! I didnt fail my Maths test after all. Miss Xu made an error and mixed up my results with someone elses! In fact, I got one of the top scores in the class. Im glad to know that Mum and Dad can s
30、till be proud of me.Passage eightDear Dr FangI am writing to ask for some guidance about my 15-year-old son. At the moment, he refuses to do almost anything his mother and I ask him to do. He is our only child and we treat him very well. His grandparents buy him many things, and yet he is still rude
31、 to them . Sometimes he acts as if he doesnt love us at all.Recently, he has been refusing to do his homework, and instead insists on wasting his time watching DVDs and listening to foreign music. I cannot understand that music, and I dont like it. He also spends too much time in Internet cafes, whe
32、re he either plays games or chats on the Internet, He is wasting valuable time during this important period in his life!What am I to do? At present, to prevent upsetting his mother with an argument, I am allowing him his freedom. However, I am worried that if I keep allowing him to do what he wants,
33、 he may fail at school, or worse.How can I help my son without harming our relationship?Best regardsLiu ZhenPassage nineDear Dr Fang I read your magazine every month. I myself am a teenager, almost 16, and have some problems at home that I hope you can help me with. The main problem is that I cant g
34、et along with my father. Whenever I want to do something or suggest an idea, such as a restaurant we can go to for dinner, he doesnt listen to me. Then, when I refuse to listen to him, he shouts at me angrily. He and my mother always make me do things I dont like, such as playing the piano and doing
35、 housework. Then, whenever I have some spare time and want to be alone, they call me selfish and distant! My father gets annoyed if I play foreign music. Also, every time I watch a DVD he sends me to bed or tells me to spend more time studying. He even forbids me from chatting with my friends in the
36、 Internet cafe! I love him a lot, but I dont understanding why he is so hard on me and will not respect the things I want to do. He was once a teenagerhe should understand me better than he does. Best wishes Liu XiaoweiPassage tenMany teenagers feel lonely, as if no one understands them and the chan
37、ges are going through. Day by day, everything seems different, yet the same. Life never seems to be going fast enough; yet, in other ways, like a race car, life seems to be rushing too fast and even going out of control. Has anyone else ever felt this way?These feelings are a common part of adolesce
38、ncethe time of life between child and adult. And, though it may sometimes be difficult to believe, you are not aloneevery adult has gone through adolescence, and your friends are going through it right now along with you. It is common for teenagers to feel lonely and misunderstood. These feelings ca
39、n be thought of as growing painsthe difficulties that teenagers face as they grow to adults.As teenagers grow, it is normal for them to become confused with the changing world both inside and outside of them. During adolescence, teenagers go through great physical changes. They grow taller and their
40、 voices get deeper, among many other developments.Along with these physical changes, there come many psychological changes. Boys and girls tend to be different in this regard. Many boys become risk-takersthey want to find their own limits and the limits of the world around them, but may not have the wisdom to make good choices in their behavior. At the same time, girls often want someone anyone to talk to, as they try to deal with their strong feelings.