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Unit 1 Adapting to New Environments Getting Things Ready 1 Things to Do 2 Things to Write 3 More Things to Do 4 Career Skill Description

Section 1 Getting Things Ready about the differences between high school and college how to make adjustment to college life how to make a study plan In this unit, you will learn ： next

Section 1 Getting Things Ready next exclusively [ik’sklu:sivli] adv. 唯一地, 专有地 freshman [’fre ʃ mən] n. ( 大学的 ) 一年级学生 experience vt. 经历；体验 nervousness [’nə:vəsnis] n. 紧张 anxiety [æn’zaiəti] n. 焦虑, 担心 dorm n. 宿舍 (=dormitory) situation [sitju’ei ʃ ən] n. 形势, 情况 step v. 走，举步 personality [pə:sə’næliti] n. 个性，人格 detailed [’di:teild] adj. 详细的 extra a. 额外的 curriculum [kə’rikjuləm] n. 总课程

Section 1 Getting Things Ready participate [p ɑ : ’tisipeit] v. 参加, 参与 adjustment [ə’d ʒʌ stmənt] n. 调整, 调节 final [’fainəl] n. ( 大学的 ) 期终考试 depend on 依赖, 依靠 rely on 信赖, 依赖 figure out 弄明白；解决 adapt to 适应于 … ， try on 试试看 start over 重新开始 make use of 利用 hang out 消磨时间；闲逛 take one’s time 从容以对，不着急 above all 最重要的；首先 next

Activity 2: Read the passage in Section 2 and complete the following paragraph. Section 1 Getting Things Ready High school life and college life are different from each other in many ways. For example, parents and teachers help students 1._____ difficult problems in high school, while at college students have to rely on themselves for almost everything. Thus, freshmen tend to feel 2._______ and anxious when they first enter college. In order to cope with anxiety and 3._______ to college life as quickly as possible, it is necessary for freshmen to talk to others, try to make new friends and try new things. It is very 4. _______ for freshmen to make a study plan to make good use of college time, have fun and enjoy 5._____________. solve nervous adapt helpful their college life back

Section 2 Things to Do Things to Do Activity Two Listen and Write Read and Think Activity One back Related Information

Section 2 Things to Do Related Information: Secondary school and university compared Secondary school and university differ in several ways. These differences relate to how subjects are presented and structured; reading and research requirements; assignment characteristics; the learner, and the learning environment. Academic requirements in secondary school and in university are compared in the table below.

Section 2 Things to Do Secondary schoolUniversity Subjects ★ Selected aspects (not all) of a subject are taught in a carefully structured way. ★ Students are introduced to a subject and are expected to become increasingly knowledgeable about it during their university study. Students are exposed to a wide range of information, principles, theories and debates in their field. ★ Teachers direct students to the most important information and ideas in a subject. ★ University staffs select and structure the most important aspects of a subject. Lectures and guides take students systematically through these concepts.

Section 2 Things to Do Reading and research requirements ★ Teachers direct students to what they specifically have to read. Reading only the set textbook is often enough. ★ University lecturers usually give out long reading lists. They may point out what is essential to read from the list and what is desirable to read but not crucial. ★ Students may use the Internet and newspapers for research. ★ Students need to develop good search methods and skills using periodical indexes and online databases, as well as Internet search engines.

Section 2 Things to Do Assignments ★ Students are expected to reproduce the core knowledge they have learnt. ★ Students are expected to take a more critical and questioning attitude to the knowledge they acquire throughout the course of their university studies. ★ Teachers set smaller and more frequent assignments, and correct and comment upon them. ★ There may be fewer but longer assignments.

Section 2 Things to Do The learner ★ Schools take some responsibility for students’ learning in various ways. Teachers regularly monitor student progress, and even report to parents. ★ Students are regarded as adults and fully responsible for their own academic success or failure. The learning environment ★ The ‘lesson’ is the usual teaching mode. ★ Lectures, tutorials, seminars and lab sessions are features of university teaching. These are conducted face-to- face and, increasingly, online. ★ Time spent in class takes up most of students’ learning time. ★ Students have to learn to manage their unstructured time outside contact hours. back

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Section 2 Things to Do Question 3 Do you enjoy your college life? Why or why not? Question 2 In order to help adapt to college life, what tips are given to the freshmen? Question 1 What are the chief differences between high school life and college life? next

Read and Think How to Adapt to College Life Quickly When you first enter your college, you will find that differences between high school life and college life are great. In high school, we always depended on our parents and teachers to solve all kinds of difficult problems. At college, however, we have to rely exclusively on ourselves. What's more, we have to learn how to get along with our classmates and roommates. Almost every college freshman experiences some level of nervousness and anxiety. But don’t worry, here are some tips to help you adapt to college life as quickly as possible. words

Read and Think 1. Remember you are not alone. Everyone in your dorm is in the same situation as you. Talk to them about your own fears and anxieties. Chances are, they are feeling the same way and will be glad to have someone to talk to about it. 2. Step outside of your dorm. The beauty of college is that you can start over with new people. They don't know your past; they will only know what you want them to know about you. For this reason, try new things and don't be afraid to try on new personalities. This is a great time to figure out not only who you are, but also who you want to be. words sentences

Read and Think 3. Make detailed study plans. They should include your short-term goals, what books to read at a certain stage, what extra curriculum activities to participate in and your daily activities. This will help you make full use of your spare time. 4. Don't forget to enjoy it! College is about having fun and making new friends as well as learning new things. Living in a dorm is a great way to do so. You will have friends to hang out with and study partners for finals. Do crazy things, take pictures, share funny stories---enjoy yourself. You are only young once! words

Read and Think Remember that your friends and parents are just a phone call away and that every person's adjustment period is different. Take your time and above all, learn things. translation words next

Read and Think Task 1 Problem-solving Get familiar with your campus and share ideas with your classmates about: 1. Draw a sketch ( 草图 ) of your campus; 2. Find out the schools and departments; 3. Find out the facilities for study and sports. next reference

Read and Think faculty 学院 department 系 / 部， institute 学院 / 研究院 campus 校园, laboratory/lab 实验室 auditorium 会堂 / 礼堂, gymnasium 体育馆 / 健身室 information desk 咨询处 library 图书馆 art center 艺术中心 next

Read and Think clinic 医务室 laundry room 洗衣室 dining hall 食堂 common room 公共休息室 Administration Office 管理办公室 computer center 计算机网络中心 Student Accommodation Center 学生住宿管理中心 audio-visual resource center 音像资料中心 next

Read and Think Law School 法学 Medical School 医学院 Business School 商学院 Faculty of English Language and Culture 英语语言文化学院 Faculty of Electronic Engineering 电子工程学院 Chemistry Department 化学系 Faculty of Social Studies 社会学学院 Mathematics Department 数学系 Physics Department 物理系 Physical Science Department 自然科学系 Management Institute 管理学院 Education Institute 教育学院 next

Read and Think Students’ Union 学生会 society 社团 registration form 注册表 membership application 会员资格申请 Recreation Center 娱乐室 Sports Hall 体育馆 Activity Room 活动室 playing fields 比赛场地 tennis court 网球场 football field 足球场 volleyball 排球 badminton 羽毛球 racket 球拍 next back

Read and Think 1. In both high school and college, we depend on ourselves to solve difficult problems. 2. Most freshmen tend to feel nervous and anxious when they first enter the college. 3. College is a totally new experience of trying new things, learning new knowledge and making new friends. F T T next Task 2 Write T/F (True or False) for each of the following statements.

Read and Think 4. Making a detailed study plan will help students make good use of their study time. 5. It is suggested that new students prepare for the final examinations together. 6. Freshmen should remember to turn to their parents for help whenever they have difficulties. T T F next

Read and Think Task 3 Give brief answers to the following questions. 1. How do students solve all kinds of difficult problems at college?  Students have to rely on themselves. 2. How do most college freshmen feel when they first enter college?  They experience some level of nervousness and anxiety. next

Read and Think 3. What does a detailed study plan usually include?  It should include a student’s short-term goals, what books to read at a certain stage, what extra curriculum activities to participate in and daily activities. 4. What is college about according to the passage?  College is about having fun and making new friends as well as learning new knowledge. next

Read and Think 5. What could new students do when they are in need of help to adjust to the new environment?  Just give a phone call to their friends and parents who are always ready to help. 6. How do you adapt to your college life?  Open. next

Read and Think A B 1. 短期目标 a. feel the same way 2. 解决困难 b. extra curriculum activities 3. 首要的是 c. make full use of 4. 课外活动 d. above all 5. 感受相同 e. solve problems 6. 正因为这样 f. spare time 7. 充分利用 g. as quickly as possible 8. 尽快地 h. get along with 9. 空闲时间 i. a short-term goal 10. 与 … 相处 j. for this reason 1- i 2-e 3-d 4-b 5-a 6-j 7-c 8-g 9-f 10-h next Task 4 Match A with B

Read and Think 1. It is generally believed that we shall ____________ the sun's energy someday. 2. He is a man whom you can __________. 3. It is not so easy to make a quick ___________to the new environment. 4. This bathroom is for the President's __________use. exclusive participate adjustment nervous personality figure out depend on adapt to start over make full use of make full use of depend on adjustment exclusive Task 5 Fill in the blanks with the right words or phrases. Change the form where necessary. next

Read and Think 5. Several experts will ___________ in the project as technical advisers. 6. The manager asked experienced workers to help the new comers to __________ the new working environment quickly. 7. He won the election more on __________than on money. participate adapt to personality next

Read and Think How to Adapt to College Life Quickly When you first enter your college, you will find that differences between high school life and college life are great. In high school, we always depended on our parents and teachers to solve all kinds of difficult problems. At college, however, we have to rely exclusively on ourselves. What's more, we have to learn how to get along with our classmates and roommates. Almost every college freshman experiences some level of nervousness and anxiety. But don’t worry, here are some tips to help you adapt to college life as quickly as possible. depended on relyexclusivelyWhat's moreexperiencesnervousness anxiety adapt to back

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Read and Think Remember that your friends and parents are just a phone call away and that every person's adjustment period is different. Take your time and above all, learn things. phone call away Take your time above all back

Language Study depend on: need sb./sth. for a particular purpose 依赖, 依靠 For example: He is a man whom you can depend on. 他是个你可以 信赖的人。 You can't depend on your parents forever. 你不能永远 依赖你的双亲。 back

Language Study rely on: depend on; put trust in with confidence 信赖, 依赖 For example: We rely on you to do the work. 我们依靠你们去做这 件事。 You can rely on my watch keeping time. 你可以放心， 我的表走得很准。 back

Language Study exclusively: adv. not including others; only 专有地，唯 一地 For example: This dining hall is for the teachers’ use exclusively. 这 个食堂归老师专用。 All copy rights are reserved exclusively. 独家保留所 有版权。 back

Language Study what’s more: in addition; besides 另外, 此外 For example: What's more, I haven't done enough practice for them. 而且，我也没做充分的训练和准备。 He is friendly to us. And what's more, he studies very well. 他对我们很友好，而且，他学得很好。 back

Language Study experience: n. knowledge or skill aquired from seeing and doing things 经验，阅历 vt. to participate in personally; undergo 经历； 体验 For example: Experience without learning is better than learning without experience. 有经验而无学问，胜于有学问 而无经验。 Have you experienced an earthquake? 你经历过地震吗？ back

Language Study nervousness: n. the anxious feeling one has when being very worried, annoyed, upset, etc. 紧张 For example: At that moment, our nervousness disappeared, and we knew everything would be just fine. 就在那一刻， 我们紧张的心情消失了，心里明白一切都会好的。 She tried to cover up her nervousness as she waited to make her speech. 她在等着发言时设法不让人看 出她的紧张。 back

Language Study anxiety: n. troubled feeling in the mind caused by fear and uncertainty about the future 焦虑, 担心 For example: He was behaving normally in spite of his anxiety. 尽管 他心中焦急，但仍然举止如常。 He caused his parents great anxiety by cycling long distances alone. 他独自骑自行车远行，父母非常 担心。 back

Language Study adapt to: become adjusted to new conditions or situations 适应于 … ，习惯于 … For example: Young animals adapt quickly to a new environment. 幼小动物很快就适应新的环境。 New arrivals cannot adapt themselves to the heat of the tropics. 新来者不适应热带的炎热。 back

Language Study situation: n. the state of things, affairs, especially at a certain time 形势, 情况 For example: We must adjust to the bad economic situation. 我们必须调整以适应恶劣的经济形势。 What is the situation of Chinese children today? 如何看待中国儿童今天的状况呢？ back

Language Study Chances are, they are feeling the same way and will be glad to have someone to talk to about it. Chances are (that) …: It is possible/likely that … 很 可能会 … For example: Chances are that China will become the most powerful country in the 21st century. 中国很可能成为 21 世纪最强大的国家。 Chances are that you’ll be refused. 你很有可能遭到拒绝。 back

Language Study start over: begin again; return to the beginning 重新开 始 For example: After the fire, we had to start over and build the business again from the beginning. 那场火灾之后, 我们不得不再从头开始重建。 One error might make it necessary to start over again. 只要有一点差错，就有必要返工。 back

Language Study for this reason: because of this; for this purpose 因为这 个原因，为此 For example: It was for this reason that her uncle moved out of New York and settled down in a small village. 正是因为这 个原因，她叔叔搬离纽约，在一个小村庄定居下来。 For this reason, insurance companies pay different amount of money for different degrees of risk. 出于这 个原因，保险公司对不同程度的风险给予不同的保 费。 back

Language Study try on: put on to see if it fits and how it looks 试试看 For example: Well, I have nothing to lose. I will try anything on. 好吧，我没有什么好损失的。我什么都要试试看。 Try on this sweater to see how it looks. 试穿这件羊毛衫看怎么样。 back

Language Study personality: n. the complex of qualities --behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a person 个性，人格 For example: Your clothes are a reflection of your personality. 一个人的衣著可反映出其个性。 A stable personality and high sense of responsibility are desirable. 应该有稳重个性、高度责任感。 back

Language Study figure out: solve; find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of 弄明白；解 决 For example: No one can figure out how the fire started. 没有人弄得清这场火灾是怎么引发的。 We must figure out how to solve the problem. 我们必须想出解决这个问题的办法。 back

Language Study detailed: a. thorough; having many details 详细的 For example: Finally a detailed plan of work was agreed upon. 最后就详细的工作计划取得了一致意见。 There are numerous detailed requirements and rules in the laboratory. 实验室里有许多详细的要求和规则。 back

Language Study extra: a. more than or beyond what is usual, expected or necessary; additional 额外的 For example: You must pay extra for a better seat. 如要较好的座位必须另加钱。 An easygoing teacher would allow extra time for assignments. 随和的老师会允许学生迟交作业。 back

Language Study curriculum: n. subjects included in a course of study or taught at a particular school, college, etc. 总课程 For example: The teachers ask the students for feedback on the new curriculum. 老师征求学生对新课程设置的反馈。 Is German on your school's curriculum? 你们学校有德 语课吗 ? back

Language Study participate: vt. take part or become involved (in an activity) 参加, 参与 For example: She actively participates in local politics. 她积极参与本地政治活动。 How many countries will be participating in the Olympic Games? 有多少国家要参加奥林匹克运会？ back

Language Study make use of: put into service; make work for a particular or for its natural purpose 利用 For example: You shall make full use of these materials. 你应该充分利用这些材料。 We must make good use of our spare time. 我们要很好利用时间。 back

Language Study hang out: spend time doing nothing in particular 消磨 时间；闲逛 For example: I spent the afternoon hanging out in the shopping mall. 我在购物中心里闲逛消磨一下午。 The little boy hanged out in the woods following his elder friends the whole morning. 那小男孩在树林里跟着几个大男孩闲逛了一早上。 back

Language Study final: n. last set of university examination (usu pl.) ( 大 学的 ) 期终考试 For example: A number of students are preparing for the finals. 许多学生正准备期末考试。 Young students feel relieved after finishing finals. 期末考结束后，年轻学生 back

Language Study a phone call away: so easy that only a phone call is needed 简单得打个电话就行了 This expression is adapted from the idiom “a stone’s throw away”, meaning very close and easy. For example: Finding your ideal job is just a click away. 点点鼠标，理想工作就能找到。 My work place is only a stone’s throw away. 我上班的地方尽在咫尺。 back

Language Study take one’s time: go about something slowy and carefully 从容以对，不着急 For example: You'd make fewer mistakes if you took your time and didn't rush your fences. 你要是从容行事，不过于匆忙，就会少犯错误。 Please take your time and let me know if you need help. 请慢慢看。需要帮助的话，请告诉一声。 back

Language Study above all: above and beyond all other consideration; before anything else 最重要的；首先 For example: He does well in all his subjects but, above all, in English. 他的各科成绩均佳，尤以英语为好。 He was above all a good and tireless writer. 他首先是一位优秀的、不知疲倦的作家。 back

Translation 如何快速适应大学生活 当你第一次进入大学的时候，你会发现，大学生活和 高中生活有很大区别。在高中，我们总是依靠家长和老 师帮助我们解决各种困难问题。然而在大学，我们只能 依靠自己。除此以外，我们必须学会如何与同学、室友 和睦相处。几乎每个大学新生都经历过不同程度的紧张 和焦虑情绪。但是不用担心，现在给你一些建议，希望 能帮助你尽快适应大学生活。 1 、记住，不是只有你有这种情况。你宿舍的每个人 都有同样的情况。和他们说说你的恐惧和焦虑。他们可 能也有同样的感觉，并且很乐意向你倾诉他们的感觉。 back

Translation 2 、走出你的宿舍。上大学的好处在于你可以与新的 面孔一起重新开始生活。他们不会知道你的过去， 他们只会知道你希望他们知道的事情。因此，尝 试新的事物，不要害怕，试着展现新的个性。弄 清楚真正的自己，弄清楚你希望成为什么样的人， 这是最佳的时机。 3 、制定详细的学习计划。学习计划应该包括：你的 短期目标，每个阶段要阅读什么书籍，参加哪些 课外活动，以及你每天的活动安排。这会有助于 你充分利用业余时间。

Translation 4 、不要忘记享受大学生活！在大学里，要过得愉快， 结交新朋友，和学习新知识。而寄宿就是一个很 好的方式。和朋友们消磨时间，和学习伙伴一起 努力备考。做疯狂的事情，照相留念，分享有趣 的故事 ---- 快活地渡过。你只年轻一次！ 记住，你的朋友和你的父母都离你不远，只要你打 一个电话就行。记住，每个人的适应时间都是不 同的。从容以对，但最重要的是，学有所成。 back