3. Experiencing English 1 College Life

4. Experiencing English 1 College Life In this unit, you will  first listen and then talk about college life  read about how much there is to learn in college  write about your most memorable examination  practice reading skills: reading with a purpose  practice forming compound and complex sentences  learn to fill in registration forms and design name cards  visit culture salon about college life in the United States

5. Dialogue Samples Passage A Passage B I. Listen and Talk II. Read and Explore III. Culture Salon Notes to the Text Summary of the Text Words and Expressions Understanding the Text Think About It Related Information Notes to the Text Summary of the Text Words and Expressions Think About It Related Information Understanding the Text Lead in

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7. College Life Click and listen Lead in

8. Experiencing English 1 College Life Hi, welcome to our college. You will at least four years here. College days will be the time in your life. There are many opportunities for you to the unknown and you can a lot. You can make friends; you can enjoy kinds of activities; you can your personal interests; and you will meet some outstanding. Keep a good balance and a solid foundation. There are many doors to your dreams. You decide how many you can. Listen again and complete. spend golden lifelong develop explore experience various lay scholars open

9. Experiencing English 1 College Life Dialogue Samples Click and listen Meeting on Campus Dialogue 1 Two students meet on campus and one of them starts a conversation with the other. Mike: American student Zhang Ke: Chinese student

10. Experiencing English 1 College Life Excuse me, aren’t you … May I … We’ve been looking forward to … That’s very kind of… How about… Click and listen again Meeting on Campus Dialogue 1 Key words and patterns:

11. Experiencing English 1 College Life Listen and imitate Meeting on Campus Dialogue 1 Two students meet on campus and one of them starts a conversation with the other. Mike: American student Zhang Ke: Chinese student

12. Experiencing English 1 College Life Dialogue 2At the Registration Desk Click and listen A foreign student is choosing courses and a Chinese student is giving him a hand. Mike: American student Zhang Ke: Chinese student

13. Experiencing English 1 College Life Click and listen again Dialogue 2At the Registration Desk Key words and patterns: course 课程 elective 选修的 credit 学分 refund 退款 withdraw 撤销 martial arts 武术

14. Experiencing English 1 College Life Can I take …the courses…? You can decide on… How many credits will I get for…? Can I drop out if… I want to take… for… Key words and patterns: Click and listen again Dialogue 2At the Registration Desk

15. Experiencing English 1 College Life Click and imitate Dialogue 2At the Registration Desk A foreign student is choosing courses and a Chinese student is giving him a hand. Mike: American student Zhang Ke: Chinese student

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17. College Life Passage A So Much to Learn Passage B Wish for the Freshman Year

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19. College Life College Life in the United States Your interaction with other people is an integral part of your college life in the United States.To make the most of it, get ready to introduce yourself in a positive way to fellow students, professors, and other people both on- and off-campus.

20. Experiencing English 1 College Life One of your first introductions to social life on a U.S. campus will most likely be "The International Student Orientation Program." Traditionally coordinated by the Admissions Office or the Office of International Programs. Orientation varies greatly from school to school, though the objectives are similar: to introduce the new non-U.S. students to each other, and to prepare you for campus life. College Life in the United States

21. Experiencing English 1 College Life Many times, topics include immigration, academic advisors, computer and library resources, telephone services, public safety, medical services, banking options and department store shuttles so students can purchase items they need. During orientation, students often learn of upcoming activities such as trips to local points of attraction. College Life in the United States

22. Experiencing English 1 College Life and a number of athletic teams. Explore which ones may suit you best! U.S. college and university campuses abound with activities designed to foster friendships. Many schools designate a "Student Activities Center" where you may learn of different options, such as student government, the newspaper staff, outdoor club, chorus, dance, College Life in the United States

23. Experiencing English 1 College Life One international student describe his experiences: "I've made some great American friends on- and off-campus, as well as friends from all over the world; they have taught me a lot. For example, last December, some American friends invited me out into the woods to help cut down their Christmas tree - - I had never done anything like that before!" College Life in the United States

24. Experiencing English 1 College Life "When I meet new people, they're always interested to know what it's really like in Jamaica. That has made me think about my own country, so I could share more information with them. If I never left home, I would not need to consider these things. So in many ways, a U.S. education means much more than sitting in a classroom and studying for a degree." College Life in the United States

25. Experiencing English 1 College Life Goal Checking On a scale of A to E, where A stands for "very well", B for "well", C for "moderately well", D for "not very well", and E for "not at all", rate how well you have achieved the goals set at the beginning of this unit. A B C D E talk about your college life A B C D E understand the two passages on college life A B C D E learn and use the new words and expressions A B C D E write about your most memorable exam A B C D E practice reading skills: reading with a purpose A B C D E practice forming compound and complex sentences A B C D E learn to fill in registration forms and design name cards If you have given yourself a C or lower rating on any of these goals, please: Visit the CFLO / EnglishXP website for additional practice; Review the section which you found difficult;- ask your teacher for extra help. -work with a peer or form a study group to reinforce your progress.

26. Experiencing English 1 College Life Thank You!