牛津高中英语模块一Unit1Reading PPT.ppt

* 素材天下网 -PPT模板免费下载 Victoria School life in the UK Reading material Education system in the UK The UK is made up of 4 different countries—England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Education in the UK is compulsory for everyone between the ages of five and sixteen, and is provided by two kinds of schools: independent and state-funded schools. Education system in Scotland The education system in Scotland differs at school and under-graduate level to the other countries that follow a similar system. The main differences are as follows: Students can enter university at the age of 17 rather than 18, as university courses in Scotland are normally one year longer than in England. Between the ages of 16-18 years, students in Scotland often study a broader curriculum than in other parts of the UK and often do not specialize in the sciences, arts, and humanities. Education system in England, Wales and Northern Ireland Children normally start school at the age of 5 and move to secondary school at the age of 11. Pre-school programs are also available to students at the age of 3 or 4. . . . QA Q:1. What’s the main idea of this passage? 2. And how do you know that? 3. Is there any other way to help us to get the main idea quickly? A:1. It mainly tells us the education system in the UK, especially that in Scotland. 2. From the title and the subtitle. 3. Usually the pictures will help us a lot. Sometimes, the first and the last paragraph are very important for us to read, as well as the first sentence of each paragraph. Reading strategy Reading strategy Purposes Methods Skimming Scanning Reading strategy Reading strategy Purposes Methods Skimming To get a general idea of what the text is about By looking at the titles and headings, the first and last sentences of paragraphs and the first and last paragraphs as well as pictures and charts to guess what the text is about. Scanning To find certain information in a text quickly By scanning the text for key words a