Unit theme
2. lead-in (1)
(1) Let's take a vote through online platform:
Our university is your first choice ? yes or not ?
(2)Discuss about the vote
Take things as they come. (The Analects)
2017年5月3日，习近平总书记在中国政法大学考察强调，青年在成长和奋斗中，会收获成功和喜悦，也会面临困难和压力。要正确对待一时的成败得失，处优而不养尊，受挫而不短志，使顺境逆境都成为人生的财富而不是人生的包袱。
The Button Theory
Living one’s life is like buttoning up one’s jacket. If the first button is not fastened correctly, the rest will never find their rightful place. The buttons of life should be fastened well from the very beginning. (May 4, 2014， President Xi)
Roll up our sleeves to work harder.
Lead-in (2)
(1) Discuss about what are universities for ? What should you learn in the university?
(2) Try to translate the sentence into Chinese.
Great learning aims to foster moral integrity, forge close ties with the people and attain consummate virtue in both words and deeds.
2014年5月4日，习近平总书记在北京大学师生座谈会上的讲话时引用的。习总书记说：“古人说：‘大学之道，在明明德，在亲民，在止于至善。’核心价值观，其实就是一种德，既是个人的德，也是一种大德，就是国家的德、社会的德。国无德不兴，人无德不立。如果一个民族、一个国家没有共同的核心价值观，莫衷一是，行无依归，那这个民族、这个国家就无法前进。这样的情形，在我国历史上，在当今世界上，都屡见不鲜。”
(3)Answer the question and post your answer via Xuexitong.
As freshmen and a new generation of youth, what should you do to be a decent person in the college ?
1.The youth must refine their professional skills. Study is the ladder of progress and practice is the way to improve capability. (May 4, 2013)
2.I was so eager to do my job well but fell ill quite often. The reason? I always burnt the midnight oil. Later, I came to realize that I couldn’t work like this anymore. One has to be fully aware that one cannot finish all the work at a time, however enthusiastic one may be about the job. (Jan 12, 2015)
3.The future is encouraging and inspiring. But happiness does not fall from the sky. We shall establish a spirit to prevail, and continue to immerse ourselves in hard work. (Dec 31, 2015)
(4)What aspirations do your parents have for you in the college?
2.Pre-reading activity
1） Look at the title of Text A. Work in groups and discuss what “a brighter future” means to you. The following are some hints for you to consider.
Becoming a well-educated person
Having a good career
Having a happy family
Being a useful person to society
Contributing to the prosperity of the country
2） As a college student, what can you do to prepare yourself for a bright future? The following are some hints for you to consider.
Work hard
Keep an open mind
Study for a larger purpose
Develop a strong sense of responsibility
Keep a balance between learning and having fun
