内容正文:
Unit 1 How can we become good learners?
Section A 1a-3b
1a
Check (√) the ways you study English. Then add other ways you sometimes study.
_____ a. by working with friends
_____ b. by making word cards
_____ c. by reading the textbook
_____ d. by listening to tapes
_____ e. by asking the teacher for help
_____ ______________________________
Listen. How do these students study for a test? Write letters from 1a above.
1b
a. by working with friends
b. by making word cards
c. by reading the textbook
d. by listening to tapes
e. by asking the teacher for help
____1.Meiping
____2.Peter
____3.Tony
b
e
d
Make conversations about how you study for a test.
1c
A: How do you study for a test?
B: I study by working with a group.
A: How do you study for a test?
B: I study by ...
Listen and answer the questions below.
1. Where are they?
2. What are they talking about?
They are in an English club.
The best ways to learn English.
3. How many methods mentioned in the talk.
Five methods of learning English.
Task
2a
2b
Listen again. Match each answer below with a question above.
a. Yes, I have. I’ve learned a lot that way.
b. Oh, yes. It really improves my speaking skills.
c. I do that sometimes. I think it helps.
d. No. It’s too hard to understand spoken English.
Tapescripts
Man:
Girl 1:
Boy 1:
Welcome to the English club. Today we’re going to talk about the best ways to learn English. Does anyone learn English by watching videos?
No. It’s too hard to understand spoken English.
What about keeping a diary in English? Do you learn English that way?
①
d
2c
Make conversations using the information in 2a and 2b.
A: Have you ever studied with a group?
B: Yes, I have. I’ve learned a lot that way.
1. Do you like reading English books?
2. Are you a slower reader or
fast reader?
3. What problems do you meet
when you are reading?
Discussion
2d
Fill in the blanks according to the conversation.
Jack has to finish reading a book and give a report next Monday. He’s _____________ because he is a _______________. Annie suggests that he should just read quickly to get the main ideas _______. Don’t read ______________. Read ____________.
a little nervous
very slow reader
at first
word by word
word groups
Task 2
Jack can’t understand many of the words. He has to _______________. Annie advises Jack to try to guess a word’s meaning _____________________ before and after it. All in all, __________ you read, _________ you’ll be.
use a dictionary
by reading the sentences
the more
the faster
Role-play
Task 3
Read the dialogue aloud for a few minutes by yourself.
Role play in groups.
Role play in front of the class.
Activity: Do a report
How do you think can improve your reading
discuss and report your ideas.
List methods
1
2
Task 4
Summary
by working with friends by making word cards
by reading the textbook by listening to tapes
by asking the teacher for help …
How do you study English?
How to improve your reading?
Just read quickly to get the main ideas at first. Don’t read word by word. Read word groups.
Try to guess a word’s meaning by reading the sentences before and after it.
1. What’s the method of learning English?
2. Is it an effective way to
watch movie twice?
Question time
3. What’s the good tip about watching English movie?
Learning English with movies.
No, it isn’t.
Delaying the subtitles in the movie.
What’s the type of the passage.
Narration.
Task 1
1. Why did Wei Fen find it difficult to learn English?
2. What did she do in English class?
3. What is the secret to language learning?
Fast-reading
3a Read the passage about Wei Fen and answer the
questions.
find + it +adj. +to do sth.”“发现做某事……”,it为形式宾语,to do sth.为真正的宾语。
the secret to … “……的秘诀”,其中to 为介词,表示所属,意为“……的”
1. Why did Wei Fen find it difficult to learn English?
Because the teacher spoke so quickly that Wei Fen did not understand her most of the time. And she was afraid to ask questions because of her poor pronunciation.
Para 1
18
2. What did she do in English class?
3. What is the secret to language learning?
She just hid behind her textbook and never said anything.
For Wei Fen, listening to something interesting is the secret to language learning.
Para 1
Para 2
secret n. 秘密;秘诀
adj. 秘密的;保密的
Read 3a and match the main idea of each paragraph.
a. English movies helped Wei Fen learn English.
b. Wei Fen’s good plan and purpose towards English.
c. Wei Fen disliked English class.
Para 1
Para 2
Para 3
Task 2
Careful-reading
1
Read Para.1 and fill in the blanks with proper words.
Wei Fen _________ like English class. She didn’t understand her English teacher because she spoke so __________. She was afraid to ask questions because of her ______ _____________. So she just _______ behind her textbook and said nothing.
didn’t
quickly
poor pronunciation
hid
2
Read Para.2 and complete the mind map.
watched an English movie
fell in love with it
didn’t understand what the characters said.
knew the meaning through body language, expressions and key words. looked up the words in the dictionary.
Listening to something interesting is the secret to language learning.
My pronunciation improved and learned some useful sentences.
reult
problem
solution
result
What’s the secret to language learning?
3
Read Para.3 and complete the table.
Changes in Wei Fen’s English learning
Last
year
Now
She did not like the English class.
She couldn’t understand what her English teacher said in class most of the time.
She was afraid to ask questions and never said anything.
She really enjoys the English class.
She wants to learn new words and more grammar.
Knowledge analysis
How I Learned to Learn English
Last year, I did not like my English class. Every class was like a bad dream. The teacher spoke so quickly that I did not understand her most of the time. I was afraid to ask questions because of my poor pronunciation. I just hid behind my textbook and never said anything.
害怕做某事或不敢做某事
如此……以至于……
Then one day I watched an English movie called Toy Story. I fell in love with this exciting and funny movie! So I began to watch other English movies, too. Although I could not understand everything the characters said, their body language and the expressions on their faces helped me to get the meaning. I also realized I could get the meaning by listening for just the key words.
character n.人物;角色 expression n.表达
My pronunciation improved as well by listening to the conversations in English movies. I discovered that listening to something interesting is the secret to language learning. I also learned useful sentences like “It’s a piece of cake” or “It serves you right”. I did not understand these sentences at first. But because I wanted to understand the story, I looked them up in a dictionary.
秘密
提升,提高
对话,谈话
发现
Now I really enjoy my English class. I want to learn new words and more grammar so that I can have a better understanding of English movies.
语法
1. I can understand the meaning by watching their _____________ and the __________ on their faces.
2. I can get the meaning by listening for just the ___________.
3. My pronunciation improved by listening to the ______________ in English movies.
body language
expressions
key words
3b
conversations
Complete the sentences with what Wei Fen learned from watching movies. Use words and phrases from the passage.
4. I learned ______ sentences like “It’s a piece of cake” by watching the movies.
5. I can find the meaning of new words by looking them up in a __________.
useful
dictionary
Wei Fen disliked her English class last year, because she couldn’t understand her teacher. And her ____________
_____________ made the things worse. But one day, she _____________ a movie called Toy Story. She began to get the meaning by watching their ______________ and the ___________ on their faces, by listening for __________ and by ____________________ in a dictionary. Her _____________ was improved and many _______________ were learned. Now she enjoys learning English.
Let’s summarize the passage.
poor
fell in love with
body language
expressions
key words
looking up new words
pronunciation
useful sentences
pronunciation
30
Translate the phrases into English.
大部分时间
害怕去做……
(在词典、 参考书等中) 查阅 ……
帮助某人做某事
most of the time
be afraid to do …
look up…(in…)
help sb. to do sth.
1a
Learning English can be difficult. What things are difficult for you? Read the list. Check () the statements that are true for you.
I can’t pronounce some of the words.
I can’t always understand spoken English.
I don’t know how to increase my reading speed.
I can’t spell some English words.
I often make mistakes in grammar.
英语口语
spoken English
increase
提高,提升
32
What other things are difficult for you? Make a list.
1b
1. I don’t know enough words to write well.
2. ____________________________________.
3. ____________________________________.
______________________________________________
_________________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
I can’t get the pronunciation right
I’m afraid people might laugh at me.
I forget a lot of new words
I can’t understand when people speak too quickly.
I don’t get much writing practice.
I can’t understand the words in magazines.
Paul finds it difficult to learn English. Listen and complete the learning challenges he talks about.
1c
Challenges
He can’t get the _____________ right.
He ________ a lot of new words.
He can’t always ___________ when people talk to him.
He doesn’t get much _________ practice.
pronunciation
forgets
understand
writing
Solutions
_____________ can help.
He can always ____________________ in his notebook and review them from time to time.
He can __________________________ to practice speaking.
He should find a ________ to practice writing.
Listen again. Complete the solutions.
1d
Listening
write the new words
join an English language club
pen pal
Listen for more details.
1. What’s the relationship between the two persons?
2. Can Paul study the words on the subway?
4. When the English club begin?
Student and English teacher.
Yes, he can.
It begins after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Listening to English songs on the radio and repeat the difficult words.
3. What does Ms. Manson suggest in listening?
Tapescripts
Ms. Manson:
Paul:
Ms. Manson:
Paul:
Ms. Manson:
You look worried, Paul.
I am, Ms. Manson. I’m having trouble learning English.
You said you liked English. What’s the problem?
I can’t get the pronunciation right.
Well, listening can help. Why don’t you listen to English songs on the radio and repeat the difficult words?
Paul:
Ms. Manson:
Paul:
Ms. Manson:
That’s a good idea. But what about all the new words? I forget a lot of the new words.
You can always write the new words in your notebook and review them from time to time. You can even study on the subway on the way to school.
That might really help! Thanks.
Can you understand when people talk to you?
Paul:
Ms. Manson:
Well, not always. Sometimes I just don’t understand what people are saying.
Why don’t you join an English language club to practice speaking English?
The English club meets after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Paul:
Ms. Manson:
Paul:
Maybe I’ll go. The only other problem is that I don’t get much writing practice.
Maybe you should find a pen pal.
That sounds like a fun way to practice writing. Thanks, Ms. Manson.
当别人遇到困难,你给别人提建议时,可以用哪些句型?
Why don’t you …?
Why not …?
Maybe you should …
You can/could …
What about/How about …?
Role-play conversations using the information in 1c and 1d.
1e
A: I don’t have a partner to practice English with.
B: Maybe you should join an English club.
Q: I can’t get the pronunciation right.
Why don’t you listen to the words on the radio and repeat them every day?
Q: I can’t understand when people talk to me in English.
Maybe you should join an English corner to practice speaking English.
Free talk
Summary
can’t pronounce some of the words/ understand spoken English.
how to increase my reading speed./ can’t spell some English words.
make mistakes in grammar…/ can’t get the pronunciation right.
can’t remember a lot of words. / get much writing to practice…
Difficulties in learning English.
Solutions— 建议句型
Why don’t you …? /Why not …?
Maybe you should … / You can/could …
What about/How about …?
Copy the words three times.
Memorize the sentences or phrases about difficulties in learning English and solutions as well.
3. 完成《创优作业》对应课时练习。
Homework
2a
What good learning habits can you think of? Make a list and discuss them with your partner.
Exchange your ideas with your partners and share your good ideas in 5 minutes.
Look at the passage and predict.
What does the passage mainly
talk about?
2.How many learning habits are
mentioned in the passage?
Good learning habits.
Four.
1
Pre-reading
阅读策略:在说明文中,可利用字体的视觉差异(粗体加黑)及跳跃训读来了解文章主旨和段意。
What’s the structure of the passage?
1
While-reading
中心句
How Can You Become a Successful Learner?
学习习惯
总结
Para. 1
Para. 2-5
Para. 6
Topic sentence
Leaning habits
Conclusion
Scanning
Which four habits of successful learners can you find from the passage?
Creating an interest in what they learn
Practicing and learning from mistakes
Developing their study skills
Asking questions
2
开发兴趣
练习和从错误中学习
培养学习技能
问问题
habits Proofs(理论依据)
Creating an interest in what they learn
Studies show that if you are interested in sth., your brain is more active and it is also easier for you to pay attention to it for a long time.
Read sub-headings, the first sentence and the last sentence of each paragraph, then complete the table.
1
*sub-heading (副标题): 中心观点
*the first sentence: 进一步具体解释说明中心观点
Skimming
1. What can we learn from the Para.1?
A. Everyone has the ability to learn well.
B. Learning ability is the most important in learning.
C. Successful learners have the same good habits.
D. Whether you can learn well relies on learning habits.
2
Read and choose the right choice.
出处 Para. 1“But whether or not you can do … depends on your learning habits.”
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.
Knowledge of/ about … ……方面的知识
Read the passage again and answer the questions.
2c
Does the writer think that everyone is born with the ability to learn well? Do you agree? Why or why not?
No, he/she doesn’t. Yes, I do. Because whether or not one can learn well depends on his/ her learning habits.
Post-reading
2. Why is it a good idea to connect something you need to learn with something you are interested in?
This is because 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. You will also not get bored.
3. What do the sayings “Use it or lose it” and “Practice makes perfect” mean? Do you agree with them?
(1) Use it or lose it: Even if we learn something well,
we will forget it unless we use it.
(2) Practice makes perfect: We should keep practicing
what we have learned so that we can be good at it.
(3) Yes, I do.
4. Do good learners learn from mistakes, or are they afraid of making mistakes?
Good learners learn from mistakes, and they are not afraid of making mistakes.
5. What study skills does the writer talk about? Do you have those study skills?
Taking notes by writing down key words or by drawing mind maps, looking for ways to review what has been learned, for example, doing this by reading notes every day or by explaining the information to another student.
Yes, I do./ No, I don’t.
6. Do you agree that learning is a lifelong journey? Why or why not?
Yes, I do. Because every day brings something new.
Look up the following words from the passage in the dictionary. Then write a sentence for each word.
2d
brain n. connect v. overnight adv.
attention n. review v. knowledge n.
ability n. active adj. wisely adv.
e.g. brain:
A good way to train the brain is to do some math exercises every day.
2e
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.
Some sentences for giving opinions:
I think…
I feel…
I believe…
It is important to…
How Can You Become a Successful Learner?
Para.1:总述
Para.2~5:分述
is born with →depends on →have some good habits in common
Creating an interest
Practicing and learning from mistakes
are interested in →is more active →pay attention to connect →need to learn →something interesting need to learn →listen to →watch
thing about →what they are good at
→what they need to practice more
use it or lose it
practice makes perfect →keep practicing
→are not afraid of making mistakes
succeeded by →trying many times
→learning from mistakes
will not get bored
Summary
Para.2~5:分述
Para.6:总结
Developing study skills
Asking questions
take notes by
ask questions during or after class
ask each other →find out the answers
Knowledge comes from questioning
→writing down key words
→drawing mind maps
Good learners know the best way
review by
→reading their notes
→explaining the information
is a lifelong journey →becomes a part of you →changes you →learn wisely
$$