Unit 4 Never too old to learn Period 1 Reading and Thinking （精讲课件）- 【上好课】高二英语同步精品课堂（译林版2020选择性必修第四册）

Period 1 : Reading and Thinking 译林版2020选择性必修第四册 Unit 4 : Never too old to learn Contents Lead-in 1 Language Points 6 Pre-reading 2 Homework 4 5 Post-reading While-reading 3 Lead-in Why do you think learning is important? Learning is important to our survival and development. We are born with basic survival instincts, but to continue surviving in our world we must learn a variety of things such as social behaviour and intellectual knowledge. We must also learn to adapt to the ever-changing world and what we learn throughout our lives influences our physical, mental, intellectual and social development. Besides, acquiring new knowledge and skills can be fun because it opens up opportunities to different experiences. Lead-in What would you do when learning is tough and frustrating? Faced with this situation, I would try to be patient with myself first. If being patient does not help, I would change my method of learning. For example, instead of reading about a topic, I could look for a video on the topic to watch. Finally, I would make sure I am maintaining a good balance between my studies and my free time activities. By applying various strategies, I will ensure that I improve my learning efficiency and face any challenges positively. Pre-reading Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death. — Albert Einstein 智力发展应始于出生，终于死亡。 —— 阿尔伯特·爱因斯坦 Pre-reading Different people learn in different ways. While-reading Read the magazine article and complete the chart below. While-reading Para. 2: (1) _________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ • Changes in study and work environments • (2) _______________________ ___________________________ Para. 4: One should never cease to learn. Why remain lifelong learners in a rapidly changing world Para. 1: It is important to acquire knowledge throughout life and understand how much you do not know. Para. 3: (3) _____