Welcome 2021! 2020 was over in a blink of an eye. Out with the old and in with the new! Learn from the past mistakes and turn over a new leaf. Now, let's kick off the first lesson of the year with positive learning attitude!
Be prepared - mindset, materials, conducive environment
Engage in the lesson - ask and answer questions, share your thoughts
Show respect - listen to teacher
Try your best - do not give up
Give your BEST, be the BEST!
（1）start afresh /（2）start anew / （3）start over / （4）make a fresh start / (start with) （5）clean slates: to begin again 重新开始
（6）turn over a new leaf: behave in a better way 改过自新
（7）begin to see light: to start to understand something 开始明白/发现
（8）get your act together: start to organize yourself so that you do things in an effective way 把事情做得更好
（9）a new lease of/on life: a new chance to continue living 新的生命
（10）the dawn of a new day: a new beginning 新的开始
（11）nothing ventured, nothing gained: you can't expect to achieve anything if you never take any risks. 不入虎穴，焉得虎子
（12）out with the old, in with the new: leave old things or ideas behind and start fresh with new things or ideas 除旧迎新
Here are four people talking about themselves and their New Year’s resolutions. Read, and complete the exercises.
Send a voice message to teacher, talk about yourself referring to the text.
Here is a list of popular resolutions.
Be kinder to my family
Do more exercise
Eat more healthily
Cut down on phone time
Do more studying
Do more recycling
Be more self-confident
Be a better friend
