必修一：
Unit 1
School life in the UK
Going 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 am.and ends about 3.30pm.This means I could get up an hour
later than usual as schools in China begin before 8 am.
On the first day,all students went to attend assembly.I sat
next to a girl whose name was Diane.We soon became best friends
.During assembly.He also told us that the best way to earn
respect from the school was to work hard and achieve high grades.This sounded like my school in China.
I had many teachers in the past year and they each taught
only one subject .Mr Heywood was my class teacher.My favourite
teacher was Miss Burke.She was the teacher who taught us
English Literature.In our class there were 29 students.This is
about the average size for different classes.We also had different students in some classes,so it was difficult to remerber all the faces and names.
I found the homework was not as heavy as what I used to get
in my old school,but it was a bit challenging for me at first
because all the homework was in English.I felt lucky as all
my teachers were very helpful and I enjoyed all my subjects:
English,History,English Literature,Computer Science,Maths,
Science,PE,Art,Cooking and French.
My English improved a lot as I used English every day and
spent an hour each day reading English books in the history.
I usually went to the Computer Club at lunchtime,so I could
e-mail my family and friends back home for free.I also had
an extra French class on Tuseday evenings.Cooking was really
fun as I learned 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 enjoyed the cake that I made
Students at the school have to study Maths,English and
Science,but can drop some subjects if they do not like them,
for example History,French and Art.They can choose other such
as Spanish and German.In Woodwork class I made a small table.
Though it do not look like a table when it was finished,I still
liked it very much.
I missed Chinese food a lot at lunchtime.British food is very different.British people eat lots of desserts after their
main meal.After lunch,we usually played on the school field.
Sometimes I played football with the boys.Sometimes I just
relaxed under a tree or sat on the grass.
I was very lucky to experience this different way of life,
and I really hope that someday I can go back and study in
Manchester again.
Unit 2
Home alone
Act one
Mom and Dad arrive back from vacation a day earlier than
expected.The curtains are closed and the living room is dark
when Mom and Dad enter.
Dad:It is so nice to be home!
Mom:Yes,I can not wait to surprise the boys!
Suddenly a door opens and a soccer ball flies through the
room.Eric runs in after it.followed by a big dog,walking very
slowly.
Eric:Mom!Dad!You are back early!(looking around room,
sounding frightened)But,but…you were not supposed to come
home until tomorrow!
The dog slowly walks to Mom and Dad.
Mom:(bending to touch dog)Eric,he is so tired and hungry!
(looking at table)The money with which you were to buy dog
food is gone,but Spot looks so hungry!What did you do with the
money we left?