Aims:
1.understand the main idea of the text
2.masternew words, phrases and sentence patterns from the text
3.talk about the plans and expectations for his/her college years
4.give a speech
5.writein the pattern : a topic sentence+details
6. a reading skill:previewing
Lead-in :Share and discuss:
1. As a newcomer in this college,what has surprised/excited/attracted you in the first few days here?
(the city, the location of the college, the buildings, the teachers, the senior students, the classmates...)
2. So far, what suggestions have you received for your college years from your teachers and parents, and books ?
Pre-reading Activities
Listen to the tape and finish Task 1 on P2 in your textbook.
Last week you were at your university openning ceremony. The president gave his speech. What impressed you the most?

