1_Unit_1-Reading_and_Writing.pptVIP

Adapting New Environments Reading and Writing Unit One Adapting to New Environments Section 1 Getting Things Ready Section 1 Getting Things Ready Section 1 Getting Things Ready Activity 2: Read the passage in Section 2 and complete the following paragraph. Section 2 Things to Do Section 2 Things to Do Related Information: Secondary school and university compared Secondary school and university differ in several ways. These differences relate to how subjects are presented and structured; reading and research requirements; assignment characteristics; the learner, and the learning environment. Academic requirements in secondary school and in university are compared in the table below. Section 2 Things to Do Section 2 Things to Do Section 2 Things to Do Section 2 Things to Do Section 2 Things to Do Section 2 Things to Do Read and Think How to Adapt to College Life Quickly When you first enter your college, you will find that differences between high school life and college life are great. In high school, we always depended on our parents and teachers to solve all kinds of difficult problems. At college, however, we have to rely exclusively on ourselves. Whats more, we have to learn how to get along with our classmates and roommates. Almost every college freshman experiences some level of nervousness and anxiety. But don’t worry, here are some tips to help you adapt to college life as quickly as possible.? Read and Think 1. Remember you are not alone. Everyone in your dorm is in the same situation as you.?Talk to them about your own fears and anxieties.? Chances are, they are feeling the same way and will be glad to have someone to talk to about it. 2. Step outside of your dorm. The beauty of college is that you can start over with new people.? They dont know your past; they will only know what you want them to know about you.? For this reason, try new things and dont be afraid to try on new personalities.?This is a great time to figure out not only wh