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Section B How can we get better at learning?
(1a~1e+Reading Plus)
Unit 3 Smart Learning
九年级上
目 录
Warming Up
2
Reading
3
Exercises
4
Learning Objectives
1
Reading Plus
5
Summary
6
At the end of the class, we are able to:
1. understand the key habits of successful learners by reading and analyzing the text;
2. use information from the text to complete a mind map and answer questions about learning strategies;
3. reflect on your own learning habits and discuss how you can become a better learner.
Learning Objectives
Warming Up
点击播放视频
Watch and answer.
1. What is the video about?
Learning a new skill in 20 hours.
2. What are the 4 steps?
Step 1: Deconstruct (分解) the skill.
Step 2: Learn enough to self-correct.
Step 3: Remove barriers (排除干扰).
Step 4: Practice for at least 20 hours.
The video gives us clear steps on how to learn a new skill. Now let’s read and find out:
How can we become successful learners in our daily life?
Reading
1a Look at the title of the text. What advice do you think the writer will give? Discuss your ideas.
How to Become a Successful Learner
The writer will probably give advice about how to become a successful learner, such as having a growth mindset, practising, learning with others, using good materials, and making learning a lifelong habit.
Pre-reading
Let’s skim!
1.What type of writing is this text?
A. A story
B. A news report
C. A personal letter
D. An expository essay
Do a quick first read.
The writer explains
how to become a successful learner.
2. What is the writer’s main purpose in writing this text?
A. To tell a story about learning
B. To give advice on how to learn better
C. To describe different kinds of learners
D. To share a personal experience
The writer’s main purpose is to give advice on how to learn better.
1b Read the text quickly. Match each paragraph with its main idea.
Paragraph 1 A. Learn from other students.
Paragraph 2 B. Make learning a lifetime habit.
Paragraph 3 C. Have a growth mindset to learning.
Paragraph 4 D. Practice makes perfect.
Paragraph 5 E. Use learning materials wisely.
Paragraph 6 F. Everyone has the ability to learn.
Identifying text organization
Finding main ideas in paragraphs helps understand text organization.
While-reading
Check your answer!
Let’s scan!
1c Read again and answer the questions.
What do many students not realize about learning?
Why are mistakes good for learning?
What kind of practice is the most useful?
What is important to encourage learner growth?
Why do we need to think carefully about what and how we study?
What do many students not realize about learning?
Why are mistakes good for learning?
What kind of practice is the most useful?
What is important to encourage learner growth?
Why do we need to think carefully about what and how we study?
1. What do many students not realize about learning?
Check your answer!
They don’t realize that everyone has the ability to learn.
2. Why are mistakes good for learning?
Check your answer!
Because they teach us how to improve and are chances for learning.
3. What kind of practice is the most useful?
Practising new and difficult things is the most useful.
Check your answer!
4. What is important to encourage learner growth?
Learning from and being challenged by other students encourages growth.
Check your answer!
5. Why do we need to think carefully about what and how we study?
Because there are so many learning materials — we need to choose wisely and use the best tools.
Check your answer!
1d Find clues from the text to complete the mind map.
How to become a successful learner
have a __________
practise
study with _________
use the _______
believe in yourself
set ________________
see ________________
the more ___________
practise ____________
get _________________
_______ from each other
____________________
think carefully _______
walk ________________
joy __________________
see learning _______
How to complete the mind map:
Look at the words around the blank.
Find the key paragraph in the text.
Check the full phrase.
Read it again to make sure it makes sense.
believe in yourself
set ________________
________________
see ________________
________________
Check your answer!
How to become a successful learner
have a ______________
growth mindset
goals, take action,
meet challenges
mistakes as
chances
Check your answer!
the more ___________
___________________
practise ____________
___________________
get ___________
___________________
How to become a successful learner
practise
we practise,
the better we learn
new and
difficult things
guidance/
feedback and advice
Check your answer!
_______ from each other
_________________
_________________
_________________
How to become a successful learner
study with ____________
other students
learn
challenged to do better by each other
Check your answer!
think carefully __________________
__________________
How to become a successful learner
use the _____________
_______________________________________
best learning materials/technology
resources/tools
and choose wisely what and how to study
Check your answer!
walk ____________
_________________
joy _______________
_________________
How to become a successful learner
see learning ________
___________________
as part of daily life
at your own speed and enjoy the trip
in living a life with learning
1. The word “mindset” in Paragraph 2 probably means ________.
A. the way you think about something
B. the knowledge you learn from books
C. the time you spend on study
D. the help you get from teachers
Read and choose.
A
中考常考—词义猜测
根据上下文,growth mindset 指的是“成长型思维”,即对事物的看法和态度。
2. In the sentence “They can show us the right way to practise” (Paragraph 3), “They” refers to ________.
A. students
B. teachers or coaches
C. experts
D. parents
Read and choose.
B
中考常考—代词指代
“They” 指代“老师或教练”。
3. What can we infer from the last paragraph? ______
A. Learning stops when you leave school.
B. Learning is only for young people.
C. Learning can bring joy throughout life.
D. The road to learning is always easy.
Read and choose.
C
中考常考—推理判断
学习能带来终身快乐。
Post-reading
Complete the passage with the correct words from the box. Use each word only once.
Everyone has the ability to learn. The first key to success is to have a (1) __________ mindset. This means believing in yourself and setting clear (2) __________. People with this mindset see (3) __________ as chances to learn and improve. Practice is also important.
growth
goals
mistakes
mistakes growth goals joy guidance materials
Sometimes it helps to get (4) __________ from a teacher or coach. They can give you useful advice. Successful learners use the best learning (5) __________. They choose wisely what and how to study.Finally, successful learners see learning as part of daily life. They find great (6) __________ in learning and never stop growing.
mistakes growth goals joy guidance materials
guidance
materials
joy
1e What do you think of yourself as a learner? Discuss how you can do better.
____ I believe in myself.
____ I set learning goals.
____ I see mistakes as friends.
____ I think carefully about what and how to study.
...
____ I practise new and difficult things.
____ I get help from a teacher or coach.
____ I see learning as a part of daily life.
Language Frames can help you:
For example, when I..., I used to... But now I...
Why do you think this helps? / Another example?
I learned that... I want to try it because...
Language Frames and Sample answers.
Statement 1:
I believe in myself. / I set learning goals. / I see mistakes as friends.
(Choose one and complete the sentence.)
Example Frame:
For example, when I __________, I used to __________.
But now I __________, and it really helps me __________.
Statement 2:
I think carefully about what and how to study. / I practise new and difficult things. / I get help from a teacher or coach. / I see learning as a part of daily life.
Example Frame:
One thing I do is __________.
This helps me because __________.
✅ Sample Answers
Statement 1: I see mistakes as friends.
Example:
For example, when I made mistakes in my English writing, I used to feel upset. But now I learn from them and try not to make the same mistakes again. It really helps me improve.
Statement 2: I think carefully about what and how to study.
Example:
One thing I do is make a study plan before exams. This helps me because I know what to do each day and don’t feel stressed.
Language Points
How to Become a Successful Learner
Everyone has the ability to learn. Experts on the science of learning will tell you that anyone can become a successful learner. However, many students do not realize this, and they have trouble learning.
Point 1
have the ability to do sth. 有能力做某事
Point 2
have trouble doing sth.做某事有困难
Studies show that the first key to becoming a successful learner is to have a growth mindset. This means, in part, believing in yourself. It also means setting goals, taking action, and meeting challenges. People with a growth mindset see mistakes as chances for learning, as they teach us how to improve.
n. /ˈmaɪndset/
n. /ɡrəʊθ/
Point 3
in part
在某种程度上;部分地
Point 4
see...as...
把……看作……
Research also shows that practice is important for learning. The more we practise, the better we learn. We learn best by practising new and difficult things. Sometimes it is also important to get guidance from a teacher or a coach. They can show us the right way to practise and give us important feedback and advice.
n. /ˈɡaɪdns/
n. /ˈfiːdbæk/
越……越……
Point 6
right away
立刻;马上
It is+adj.(+for/of sb.)+ to do sth.句型
Point 5
In addition, studies show that students learn more when they hang out with other students who are serious about study. First, by being together, students can easily learn from each other. Second, students are challenged to do better by each other. This has been proven to encourage learner growth.
n. /əˈdɪʃn/
Point 7
in addition
另外;此外
Point 8
hang out with
与……相处 / 结交
Successful learners also use the best learning materials they can find. In the 21st century, this means using new technology and resources, not just textbooks.
n. /məˈtɪəriəl/
n. /rɪˈsɔːs/
n. /ˈtekstbʊk/
Since there are so many learning materials on the internet, it is important to think carefully and choose wisely what and how you study.
长难句分析
Point 9
Finally, successful learners see learning as part of daily life. It is something they will do even after they leave school, even when they are old.
Take advantage of the best tools and resources to learn wisely and efficiently.
n. /ədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/
adv. /ɪˈfɪʃntli/
Point 11
take advantage of
利用
advantage的用法
Point 10
As you continue on your learning journey, you should try to walk at your own speed and enjoy the trip.
Point 12
at one’s own speed
按照某人自己的节奏
Never lose heart. The road ahead of you may be long and may have many mountains and valleys, but it also has great treasure. You will find more joy in living a life with learning!
n. /ˈvæli/
长难句分析
Point 13
5. Sometimes it is also important to get guidance from a teacher or a coach.
① It is+adj.+to do sth.
表示“做某事是……的”。It是形式主语,
to do sth.为真正的主语
② It is+adj.+for sb.+to do sth.
表示“做某事对某人来说是……”。此处形容词通常是描述事物的,如:difficult, easy等
如:It is necessary for us to protect traditional Chinese culture.
③ It is+adj.+of sb.+to do sth.
表示“某人做某事真是太…… 了”。此处形容词通常是描述性格、品质的,如: kind, nice等
know travel
①When we ask a stranger for help, it’s important how to ask for help politely.
②It’s exciting for us to new places during the holiday.
Because we can learn about different local cultures.
to know
to travel
2. It’s brave the firefighters to rush into the dangerous places to
save people. (盲填)
of
1.
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3. Good health is related to good sleep, so it is important us to
go to bed early and get up early. You’d better make sure that you get eight
to nine hours of sleep a day. (盲填)
4. 在将垃圾扔掉之前,将其分成不同种类是有必要的。(汉译英)
for
It’s necessary to divide the rubbish into different kinds before throwing it
away.
10. Take advantage of the best tools and resources to learn wisely and efficiently.
advantage n. 优点;优势;有利条件
→disadvantage n.不利因素;障碍; 不便之处
常用搭配:
take (full) advantage of time (充分)利用时间
advantages and disadvantages 优缺点;利与弊
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1. 充分利用时间能帮助你提高学习效率。
______________________________ time can help you study more efficiently.
2. 在做出选择之前,我们需要考虑这项计划的优缺点。
Before making a choice, we need to think about the _____________________________ of this plan.
完成句子
Taking full advantage of
advantages and disadvantages
9. Since there are so many learning materials on the internet, it is important to think carefully and choose wisely what and how you study.
返回
引导原因状语从句
there be从句
主句形式主语+系动词
主句表语
不定式短语作真正主语
宾语从句
Since there are so many learning materials on the internet, it is important to think carefully and choose wisely what and how you study.
翻译:既然网上的学习材料如此之多,仔细思考并明智地选择学什么、怎么学,是非常重要的。
13. The road ahead of you may be long and may have many mountains and valleys, but it also has great treasure.
返回
主语
谓语1
谓语2
The road ahead of you may be long and may have many mountains and valleys, but it also has great treasure.
连词
主语
谓语
宾语
翻译:你前方的道路或许漫长,或许有许多高山和低谷,但它也蕴藏着巨大的财富。
Exercises
一、根据括号内的中文提示填空,每空一词。
1. A positive __________ (心态) can help you face challenges bravely.
2. Personal __________ (成长) often comes from stepping out of your comfort zone.
3. We can find useful learning __________ (材料) in the school library.
4. Young players need __________ (指导) from experienced coaches.
mindset
growth
materials
guidance
5. After the presentation, the teacher gave us helpful __________ (反馈).
6. In __________ (此外), eating well and sleeping well are both important for health.
7. Online __________ (资源) make it easier to learn new skills at home.
8. This __________ (教科书) is widely used in many middle schools.
9. If you plan your time __________ (高效地), you will have more time for hobbies.
10. The small village lies between two green __________ (山谷).
feedback
addition
resources
textbook
efficiently
valleys
二、根据汉语意思完成句子,每空一词。
1. 他的成功 部分地 来自于他的努力和坚持。
His success came, _____ _______, from his hard work and persistence.
2. 这家餐厅的食物很好。此外,服务也很周到。
The food in this restaurant is great. _____ ________, the service is excellent.
3. 我们应该 充分利用 每一次练习英语口语的机会。
We should _____ __________ ____ every chance to practise spoken English.
in
part
In
addition
take
advantage
of
Reading Plus
1 Read the text. What is Cathy’s problem? Choose the best option.
A. She finds it difficult to write good essays.
B. She often delays doing important tasks.
C. She gets very worried about exams.
Check your
answer!
1 Read the text. What is Cathy’s problem? Choose the best option.
A. She finds it difficult to write good essays.
B. She often delays doing important tasks.
C. She gets very worried about exams.
2 Tick the advice mentioned in the text.
be more positive about difficult work
study with a friend
break large tasks into a number of smaller ones
reward yourself regularly
listen to music to help you concentrate
try to avoid distractions
be more positive about difficult work
study with a friend
break large tasks into a number of smaller ones
reward yourself regularly
listen to music to help you concentrate
try to avoid distractions
Check your
answer!
3 Think of an important task you need to do. Create an action plan to help you.
Action plan
Task Study for end-of-year examinations
Step
1
Step
2
Step
3
What:
By when:
Reward:
What:
By when:
Reward:
What:
By when:
Reward:
Sample answers.
What:
By when:
Reward:
Step
1
Watch one episode of my favorite show
Review notes from the first three units
This Friday
What:
By when:
Reward:
Step
2
Eat out with friends
Do practice tests and check mistakes
Next Tuesday
What:
By when:
Reward:
Step
3
Buy a new book I’ve wanted
Go over weak points and ask teacher for help
Next Friday
Because they are afraid of failing. Putting off work helps them avoid those bad feelings.
To stop procrastinating, they can:
forgive themselves for past mistakes
break big tasks into small steps
set small deadlines
reward themselves after each step
remove distractions like phones or TV
Why do people like Cathy keep procrastinating even when they know it’s bad for them?
The Problem of Procrastination
Cathy knows that she has an essay due on Monday. However, instead of beginning work on it today, she waits until the last minute, and starts work on Sunday night. Of course, it is impossible to do a good job writing an essay in one night, so she gets a bad grade. She then kicks herself for not starting earlier and promises to do better next time, but she doesn’t.
instead of doing “而不是”,用于对比行为
It形式主语结构,impossible强调不可行性
kick oneself for not doing...后悔没做某事
Does Cathy’s story sound familiar? Like Cathy, many of us procrastinate—we put off doing something important until the last moment. But why do we do this? Some research shows that we procrastinate because of negative feelings, such as fear or worry. We are afraid of doing a poor job or getting bad grades.
推迟
be afraid of doing 担忧
We think that we might fail. We put off doing the work in order to avoid having these bad feelings. Sadly, we are more likely to fail or do poorly when we procrastinate. This creates even more negative feelings and makes it more likely that we will procrastinate the next time.
为了
be likely to do 可能做……
The long-term solution to this problem is to deal with our negative feelings. We need to forgive ourselves for failing. We need to accept that sometimes we will not meet the mark. We also need to realize that difficult work isn’t always a bad thing. It is through difficulty that we learn and grow.
So what can we do? Here are some tips. First, realize that once we face our fears and get started, our fears often go away, and we start to enjoy the work. Second, break large projects into small parts, each with their own smaller deadline. Take each thing step by step. Third, reward yourself for getting a step done. Relax or do something fun, then get back to work. Finally, remove temptation.
开始做
一步步
In the end, it is up to you and the actions you take to overcome procrastination. So what are you waiting for?
This means if you watch TV to put off work, then work at the library. If you chat with friends to put off work, then work alone and turn off your phone. Find a place to work that does not have such distractions.
关掉
it is up to sb. 由某人决定/负责
克服拖延症
Summary
1. Passage:
①topic: the key habits of successful learners, such as having a growth mindset, practising wisely, learning with others, using good materials, and making learning a lifelong habit.
②key phrases and Expressions: growth, mindset, material, guidance, feedback, addition, resource, textbook, advantage, efficiently, valley, in part, in addition, take advantage of
2. Reading Plus: The Problem of Procrastination
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