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Unit 1 How can we become good learners?
Section B2
2a - 2e
born
be born with
v. 出生 adj. 天生的
① be born(被动语态)
I was born in 2010.
我出生于2010年。
② a born athlete/writer
天生的运动员 / 作家
天生具有
I was born with a good memory.
我天生记性好。
ability
n. 能力;才能
① Almost everyone has some
musical ability.
几乎人人都有一些音乐才能。
② ~ to do sth
He lost his ability to hear.
他失去了听觉。
create
v. 创造;创建
① The government plans to create more jobs for
young people.
政府计划为年轻人创造更多的就业机会。
② We learned how to create a new web page.
我们学会了如何创建一个新的网页。
brain
n. 大脑
① brain cells 脑细胞
② She died of a brain tumour(肿瘤).
她死于脑瘤。
active
adj. 活跃的;积极的
① Although he's nearly 80, he is still
very active.
尽管快80岁了,他还是十分活跃。
② They took active steps to develop
tourism.
他们采取积极措施发展旅游业。
attention
pay attention to
n. 注意;关注
① He turned his attention back to
the road again.
他把注意力转回到道路上。
② An article in the newspaper
caught my attention.
报上一篇文章引起了我的注意。
注意;关注
Please pay attention to what I am saying.
请注意听我讲的话。
connect
connect... with
v. (使)连接;与……有联系
① The towns are connected by train and
bus services.
这些城镇由火车和公共汽车连接起来。
② The two subjects are closely connected.
这两门学科紧密相连。
把……和……连接或联系起来
Chinese people usually connect red with something good.
中国人通常把红色和美好的事物联系在一起。
knowledge
n. 知识;学问
① medical/scientific knowledge
医学/科学知识
② He has a wide knowledge of painting and music.
他在绘画和音乐方面知识渊博。
lifelong
adj. 终身的;毕生的
Her lifelong dream was to be a famous writer.
她的毕生愿望就是成为一名作家。
wisely
adv. 明智地;聪明地
He wisely decided to tell the truth.
他明智地决定实话实说。
Unit 1 How can we become good learners?
Section B2
2a - 2e
What good learning habits can you think of? Make a list and discuss them with your partner.
2a
P6
Being attentive in class.
Having an interest in the subject.
Reading the relevant text before a lesson.
Reviewing what has been taught after each lesson.
Asking questions in class.
Having a study partner.
...
Read the passage.
How Can You Become a Successful Learner?
Everyone is born with the ability to learn. But whether or not you can do this well depends on your learning habits. Research shows that successful learners have some good habits in common.
Creating an interest in what they learn
Studies show that if you are interested in something, your brain is more active and it is also easier for you to pay attention to it for a long time. Good learners often connect what they need to learn with something interesting. For example, if they need to learn English and they like music or sports, they can listen to English songs or watch sports programs in English. This way they will not get bored.
Practicing and learning from mistakes
Good learners think about what they are good at and what they need to practice more. Remember, "Use it or lose it." Even if you learn something well, you will forget it unless you use it. "Practice makes perfect." Good learners will keep practicing what they have learned, and they are not afraid of making mistakes. Alexander Graham Bell did not invent the telephone overnight. He succeeded by trying many times and learning from his mistakes.
Developing their study skills
It is not enough to just study hard. Good learners know the best way they can study. For example, they may take notes by writing down key words or by drawing mind maps. They also look for ways to review what they have learned. They may do this by reading their notes every day or by explaining the information to another student.
Asking questions
Good learners often ask questions during or after class. They even ask each other and try to find out the answers. Knowledge comes from questioning.
Learning is a lifelong journey because every day brings something new. Everything that you learn becomes a part of you and changes you, so learn wisely and learn well.
Which four habits of successful learners can you find from the passage?
Task 1
2b
P6
(1) Creating an interest in what
they learn
(2) Practicing and learning from
mistakes
(3) Developing their study skills
(4) Asking questions
Pay attention to the
sub-headings(副标题).
Task 2
What's the structure of the passage?
Beginning
Body
Ending
Task 3
1. Does the writer think that everyone is born with the ability to
learn well? Do you agree? Why or why not?
2. Why is it a good idea to connect something you need to learn with
something you are interested in?
3. What do the sayings "Use it or lose it" and "Practice makes
perfect" mean? Do you agree with them?
4. Do good learners learn from mistakes, or are they afraid of making
mistakes?
5. What study skills does the writer talk about? Do you have those
study skills?
6. Do you agree that learning is a lifelong journey? Why or why not?
P7
Read the passage again and answer the questions.
2c
Read Para. 1 and answer:
1. Does the writer think that everyone is born with the ability
to learn well?
The writer doesn't think that everyone is born with the ability to learn well.
Do you agree? Why or why not?
I agree with the writer that everyone is born with the ability to learn, but learning well depends on the learning habits that one develops.
P7
Read Para. 2 and answer:
2. Why is it a good idea to connect something you need to
learn with something you are interested in?
P7
This is because studies show that if you're interested in something, your brain is more active and it is easier for you to pay attention to it for a long time. You will also not get bored.
Read Para. 3 and answer:
3. What do the sayings "Use it or lose it" and "Practice makes perfect" mean?
Do you agree with them?
P7
Use it or lose it: If you stop doing something, you will forget how to do it.
4. Do good learners learn from mistakes, or are they afraid of making mistakes?
They learn from mistakes, and they are not afraid of making mistakes.
Practice makes perfect: If you do something again and again, you will
become very good at it.
Read Para. 4 and answer:
5. What study skills does the writer talk about?
* Take notes by writing down key words or by drawing mind maps.
* Look for ways to review what has been learnt, e.g. read the notes
every day or explain the information to another student.
P7
Do you have those study skills?
Read Para. 6 and answer:
6. Do you agree that learning is a lifelong journey? Why or
why not?
Yes, I do. because we are always facing new things and can keep learning from them. This helps us grow and understand the world better. It also keeps our minds active and curious.
P7
Task 4
How does the author write these paragraphs?
Opinion
Reasons
Examples
Task 4
How does the author write these paragraphs?
sub-headings
reasons
examples
Opinion writing
Opinion
Reason
Example
Pay attention to the following expressions.
天生具有
是否
取决于;视……而定
对……感兴趣
注意;关注
把……和……联系起来
不用就作废。
熟能生巧
记笔记
终生的旅程
Translate the expressions into English.
1. 天生具有
2. 是否
3. 取决于;视……而定
4. 对……感兴趣
5. 注意;关注
6. 把……和……联系起来
7. 不用就作废。
8. 熟能生巧。
9. 记笔记
10. 终生的旅程
be born with
Task 5
whether or not
depend on
be interested in...
pay attention to
connect... with...
Use it or lose it.
Practice makes perfect.
take notes
lifelong journey
Try to retell the passage according to the graphic organizer.
How can you become a successful learner?
Research shows that successful learners have some good habits in common.
Habit:
Creating an interest in what they learn
Reason:
* more active brain
* lasting attention
* connection between new
things with something
interesting
Example:
listen to English songs or watch sports programs in English
Habit:
Practicing and learning from mistakes
Reason:
* Use it or lose it.
* Practice makes perfect.
Example:
Alexander Graham Bell
Habit:
Developing their study skills
Reason:
* It is not enough to just
study hard.
Example:
* take notes by writing
down key words or by
drawing mind maps.
* look for ways to review
what they have learned
Habit:
Asking questions
Reason:
* Knowledge comes
from questioning.
Learn wisely and learn well.
Look up the following words from the passage in the dictionary. Then write a sentence for each word.
2d
P7
USING DICTIONARIES
This can help you find the definition that matches the context of the word in the text.
Noun: a word that names a person, a place, a thing, an activity
or a quality (e.g. girl, school, book, beauty)
Verb: a word that describes an action or a state
Adverb: a word that tells you more about a verb, an adjective or
another adverb (e.g. slowly, very)
Adjective: a word that tells you more about a noun (e.g. beautiful,
small)
brain: A good way to train the brain is to do some
math exercises every day.
For example:
Then write a sentence for each word.
The brain is one of the most important parts of the body.
Draw a line to connect these two points.
Don't expect to learn a new skill overnight.
It is important to pay attention in class.
At the end of every day, I try to review the new words I learned that day.
Learning a new language also helps us to gain some knowledge of the culture of its native speakers.
Scientists believe that only humans have the ability to learn a complex language.
My brother is active and enjoys sports.
Her mother wisely advised her not to give up studying English.
Do you think you are a good learner? What learning habits do you think are useful? Discuss with your group and share your ideas with the class.
2e
P7
Some sentence patterns for giving opinions:
1. I think...
2. I feel...
3. I believe...
4. It is important to...
Example:
1. But whether or not you can do this well depends on your
learning habits.
但是你能否做好取决于你的学习习惯。
whether or not
① Whether or not we're successful, we can be sure that
we did our best.
不管成功与否,我们的确已尽了最大努力。
我不知道他是不是回来。
② I don't know whether or not he will come.
= I don't know whether he will come or not.
是否,使用时也可以把whether和or not分开,or not 放到句尾。
depend on
取决于;视……而定
① Whether or not we can start off tomorrow will
depend on the weather.
明日能否出发,须视天气而定。
一个人的健康取决于良好的食物、新鲜的空气和充足的睡眠。
② A person's health depends on good food, fresh
air and enough sleep.
翻译句子。
1. Whether we will go swimming or not depends on
the temperature tomorrow.
__________________________________________
2. It all depends on whether she agrees to this plan
or not.
__________________________________________
我们是否去游泳取决于明天的气温。
这完全取决于她是否同意这个计划。
2. Research shows that successful learners have some
good habits in common.
研究表明,成功的学习者有一些共同的好习惯。
have sth. in common (with sb./ sth.)
① We have lots of things in common besides music.
除了音乐,我们还有很多共同点。
我和蒂姆毫无共同之处。
② I have nothing in common with Tim.
(与某人、某物)有相同之处
3. Studies show that if you are interested in something, your
brain is more active and it is also easier for you to pay
attention to it for a long time.
研究显示,如果你对某件事感兴趣,你的大脑便会更加活跃,同时你也更容易长时间集中精力。
be interested in sth./ doing sth.
① Jim is interested in history.
吉姆对历史感兴趣。
他对打篮球感兴趣。
② He is interested in playing basketball.
对某事/做某事很感兴趣
pay attention to
注意;关注
① Pay attention to your spelling.
请注意拼写。
音乐家听得更清楚,因为他们学会注意某些声音。
② Musicians hear better because they learn to
pay attention to certain sounds.
1. When you visit a museum you should ______ the
instructions and don't be against them.
A. compare with B. look forward to
C. pay attention to D. try out
2. - How do you like my poem Moonlight?
- I _____ it. It's about the beauty of nature. (2023 福建省)
A. am interested in B. am worried about
C. am thankful for
与……相比
期待;盼望
注意;关注
试用,试验
对……感兴趣
为……而担心
感谢……
4. Even if you learn something well, you will forget it
unless you use it.
即使有些东西你学得很好,除非你使用它,否则也会遗忘。
even if
即使,常用来引导让步状语从句
① Even if he comes, I shall not see him.
即使他来了,我也不会去见他。
我就是走也要走到那儿去。
② I'll get there, even if I have to walk.
翻译句子。
1. Even if I fail this time, I will have another try.
__________________________________________
2. We are still good friends even if we don't agree
with each other sometimes.
__________________________________________
即使我这次失败了,我也要再试一试。
即使有时我们意见不一致,我们仍然是好朋友。
unless conj.
除非;如果不
① I sleep with the window open unless it's really
cold.
天气若不很冷,我总开着窗户睡觉。
如果不出意外,我明天去看你。
② Unless something unexpected happens, I'll see
you tomorrow.
选择填空。
1. - We can't be successful ____ we keep working hard.
- I agree with you.
A. if B. unless C. because D. when
2. I can't leave my mother alone at home _____ I know
she is OK.
A. since B. if C. unless D. because
5. Good learners will keep practicing what they have
learned, and they are not afraid of making mistakes.
好的学习者对自己的所学坚持练习,并且他们不怕犯错。
be afraid of doing sth.
① Did you use to be afraid of being alone?
你以前害怕独处吗?
不要怕丢面子。
② Don't be afraid of losing face.
害怕做某事
be afraid to do sth.
① I was afraid to ask questions because of my poor
pronunciation. (Section A 3a)
由于发音不好,我不敢提问。
坦白说,我害怕见他。
② To tell you the truth, I was afraid to see him.
害怕做某事
天生具有
1. be born with
2. whether or not
3. depend on
4. be interested in...
5. pay attention to
6. connect... with...
7. Use it or lose it.
8. Practice makes perfect.
9. take notes
10. lifelong journey
是否
取决于;视……而定
对……感兴趣
注意;关注
把……和……联系起来
不用就作废。
熟能生巧。
记笔记
终生的旅程
注: 另附word文档,点此链接
Achieng teaches Chinese at a university in Kenya(肯尼亚) now and she loves her job.
I. 用括号中所给单词的适当形式完成句子。
1. Her students are interested in Chinese and they are __________
(active) than before.
2. However, it's difficult for them ______________(pronounce)
Chinese characters well.
3. She often advises them to practice speaking with their
____________(partner) after class.
4. The number of Kenyan students who learn Chinese is
____________(increase) now.
5. She is glad that they choose to study Chinese ________(wise) as
a foreign language because it is very useful for Kenyan students.
more active
to pronounce
partners
increasing
wisely
Achieng has something important to tell her students.
II. 根据汉语提示完成句子,每空一词。
1. She finds some students are ______ ______ ______ ______(天生
具有……的能力) to learn a language.
2. She ______ _________ ______(关注) her students' development
closely.
3. She says it's normal to ______ _________(犯错), but we must
learn from them.
4. Learning is a ________ ________(终身的旅程) and they should
never stop it.
5. She thinks learning Chinese _________ China ______(把……
和……联系起来) Kenya better.
born with the ability
pays attention to
make mistakes
lifelong journey
connects with
1. Can you understand the four good learning habits?
Can you get the structure of the passage?
2. How can you be a successful learner? What learning
habits do you think are useful?
3. Can you use a dictionary to find the meanings of the
new words in the text?
4. Can you use the words and expressions correctly?
whether it or not; depend on; pay attention to;
connect... with...; take notes; be interested in...
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