1. 高中基础 (2271 期 20150901) 1 版 A Tale of Two Systems

2. Did you watch the BBC TV series Are Our Kids Tough Enough? Chinese School? If so, what do you think about it? Did you watch the BBC TV series Are Our Kids Tough Enough? Chinese School? If so, what do you think about it? Do you prefer Chinese- style education or British-style education? Why? Do you prefer Chinese- style education or British-style education? Why? 2 Pre-reading

3. Scan the article and fill in each of the following blanks in NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS. 3 SCAN AND ANSWER 1. The BBC TV series involves ________ Chinese teachers and ________ British students. They got on with each other for ________ weeks. 2. The British students love the ______________ _________ of the Chinese system. They don’t like the ________________ and the _____________ _________ of the Chinese system. 3. The author thinks the Chinese system aims to help students __________, and the British system aims to help students ______________. Pre-reading five fifty four outdoor morning exercises teaching long school day style pass tests think creatively

4. 4 discipline n. 纪律 frustrated adj. 沮丧的，挫败的 eventually adv. 最终，终于 WORD BANK As a result, there were discipline problems with some students and the Chinese teachers became frustrated. But, eventually,...

5. 5 on the other hand 在另一方面 accomplish v. 实现，达到（目的） On the other hand, the British system is designed to help students think creatively. In that sense, both systems are successful in what they are trying to accomplish,... WORD BANK

6. prove v. 证明，证实 qualified adj. 有资格的，胜任的 deserve v. 值得，应得 WORD BANK The TV series proved that Chinese teachers are among the most qualified and dedicated in the world. They deserve our admiration and respect. dedicated adj. 富有献身精神的

7. 7 1. You will need ___________ and determination to complete the course. 2. A dictionary ___________ the meanings of words and expressions. 3. You’ll never get a good job if you don’t have any ______________. 4. There were tears of ____________ in her eyes. 5. Children should learn about the great _________________ of their nation. Choose an appropriate word for each sentence and fill in the blank with its proper form. dedication explains qualifications frustration accomplishments While reading frustrated accomplish qualified dedicated explanation VOCABULARY EXERCISES

8. 8 Translate the following sentences into English. 1. 巴黎总是有很多游客，特别是在夏季这几个月。 (especially) 2. 这项调查证明他是清白的。 (prove that) 3. 你拎这两个包，我拎剩下的。 (rest n.) 4. 在三次独立的智商测试中，凯利的平均得分是 147 分。 (score v.) VOCABULARY EXERCISES Paris is always full of tourists, especially during the summer months. Kelly scored an average of 147 on three separate IQ tests. The investigation proves that he is innocent. You carry these two bags, and I’ll carry the rest. While reading

9. 1. In which paragraph can you find the outcome of the BBC experiment? A.Paragraph 2 B.Paragraph 3 C.Paragraph 4 D.Paragraph 5 9 While reading COMPREHENSION Choose the best answer. √

10. 10 2. Which of the following may NOT explain why the Bohunt students finally began to respond to their Chinese teachers? A. Because the teachers were clear in their explanations and expectations. B. Because they felt they were learning new things. C. Because they loved the idea of being challenged to perform better. D. Because the exam was coming and they found they hadn’t get fully prepared for it. While reading Choose the best answer. √

11. 3. Which of the following statements is NOT true? A. The British school day is five hours shorter than the Chinese school day. B. The Chinese-taught group performed better only in three subjects—Math, Science and Mandarin. C. We can infer from the article that British kids usually start attending school at age four or five. D. The author doesn’t think the Chinese way of education is better than the British way. 11 Choose the best answer. While reading √

12. 1. Compared with Chinese-style education, what is British-style education like? British-style education requires less time in school. It involves more classroom activities and class discussions. 12 COMPREHENSION While reading Answer the following question.

13. 2. What does the author think the TV series can certainly prove? It can certainly prove that Chinese teachers are among the most qualified and dedicated in the world. 13 Answer the following question. While reading

14. What it did prove is that the Chinese system is good at getting students to pass tests. ☞ 这个句子中包含了两个从句。一个是由 what 引导的主语从句，在句子中充当主语。在系动 词 is 后，还有一个由 that 引导的表语从句，在句 子中充当表语。整个句子的结构为主系表结构。 主语从句和表语从句都属于名词性从句。 再举个例子： What I want to know is where you found my book. 请尝试着分析一下这个句子吧！ 14 GRAMMAR TIP Language study

15. 15 Choose the best answer. 1. ________ makes mistakes must correct them. A. What B. That C. Whoever D. Whatever 2. When and why he came here ________ yet. A. is not known B. are not known C. has not known D. have not known 3. ______ Tom liked to eat was different from ______. A. That …that you had expected B. What …that you had expected C. That …what you had expected D. What …what you had expected 4. _____ you don’t like him is none of my business. A. What B. Who C. That D. Whether YOUR TURN Language study

16. 16 Choose the best answer. 5. The reason why he failed is ____ he was too careless. A. because B. that C. for D. because of 6. _______ I want to know is ______ he likes the gift we gave him. A. That... that B. What... whether C. That... if D. What... that 7. ______ your father wants to know is _______ getting on with your studies. A. What... how are you B. That... how you are C. How... that you are D. What... how you are 8. _______ he really means is _______ he disagrees with us. A. What … that B. That … what C. What … what D. That … what Language study

17. The author mentioned in the article that “perhaps both systems could learn something from each other.” How do you think that can be done? 17 Question for further discussion: Hints: In my opinion, the British system may promote the outdoor morning exercises to more schools. It’s fun to let all the students in the school gather on the playground and do something together. On the other hand, the Chinese system may encourage more activities and discussions in the classroom so that students can learn to think critically and creatively. After reading