(外研版 2021 版)高中英语必修一课文及翻译(外研版 2021 版)高中英语必修一课文及翻译Unit 1 A new start Understanding IdeasMy first day at senior high Monday 4 September 1. After I had pictured it over and over again in my mind, the big day finally arrived: my first day at senior high! I woke up early and rushed out of the door in my eagerness to get to know my new school. 2. The campus was still quiet when I arrived, so I decided to explore a bit. I was looking at the photos on the noticeboard when I heard a voice behind me. “New here? ” Turing around, I saw a white-haired man. “Yes, ” I replied. “I ’m wondering what life is going to be like here.” “Don’t worry,” he gave me a smile. “You’ll soon find out.”3. How true these words were! When my English teacher stepped into the classroom, I was surprised to see the same man I had met earlier. 4. “Good morning, everyone. Before we start, please come to the front one by one and introduce yourself to the class. I’ll go first⋯”5. “What?! ” I tried to turn on my brain but the engine just wouldn ’t start. “I should say my name, of course. But what else? What could I say to make a good first impression? Something about my insect collection, perhaps. ” I was organizing my words in my head when the girl next to me gave me a nudge. “It ’s your turn!”6. With butterflies in my stomach, I breathed deeply. “Hi, I ’m Meng Hao.” Everyone started laughing. I looked at them in panic. “Nice to know we share the same name,” said my new teacher. I had been too nervous to pay attention when he introduced himself! Although I was embarrassed, his words made me a lot more relaxed! 7. When we had all introduced o...