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Section A How do we learn?
(Grammar Focus)
Unit 3 Smart Learning
At the end of the class, we are able to:
1. Identify, distinguish, and correctly use object clauses introduced by that, if, and whether;
2. Use object clauses to exchange ideas about learning methods;
3. Reflect on effective learning strategies by drawing on Hua Luogeng’s approach to learning;
Learning Objectives
He thinks that we need to become .
He believes that we need to spend time .
He says that we have to take things .
active learners
using the language
step by step
Review.
Subject
主语
Predicate谓语
Object
宾语
Object Clause
宾语从句
Connecting word
宾语从句
Match each verb with correct connector.
learn want to know don’t know believe wonder think hope understand sure be not sure ask want to find out suggest
that:
if/whether:
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learn
believe
think
hope
understand
sure
want to know
wonder
be not sure
ask
want to find out
don’t know
don’t know
suggest
Read the sentences. Circle the connecting words and underline the object clauses.
I believe (that) reading is important for learning.
I think (that) the best way is to do maths problems.
Peter finds (that) he can connect physics with something in real life.
I wonder if / whether you could help me.
I want to know if / whether you read English books outside class.
4a
We use for statements(a normal sentence)
We use for indirect yes/no questions.
that
if / whether
Jim doesn’t know ___________ he can take part in the research project or not.
My parents think _________ they need to be stricter about my studies.
Ms Gao understands _______ some students need more time to improve.
Terry wonders ____________ it will be easy to study courses on AI.
Could you tell me ____________ this sentence is correct in English?
4b Complete the sentences with that or whether / if.
adj. /kəˈrekt/
whether / if
that
that
whether / if
whether / if
I don’t know if/whether Master is right.
I’m not sure if/whether he is a good person.
I can’t decide whether to leave.
I want to know whether it’s good news or not.
I worry about whether I hurt her feelings.
Whether it is true or not, I can’t tell.
I wonder whether you understand or not.
只用whether的情况:
whether与 or not 连用、介词后、用于句首。
1. Jim doesn’t know__________ he can take part in the research project or not.
2.My parents think ______ they need to be stricter about my studies.
3.Ms Gao understands ______ some students need more time to improve.
4.Terry wonders __________ it will be easy to study courses on AI.
5.Could you tell me _________ this sentence is correct in English?
Complete the sentences with that or whether/if.
Let’s practise
whether
that
that
if/whether
if/whether
6. I don’t know __________ he will attend the meeting or not.
whether
4c Look at your answers above. Give the connecting words that can be left out.
✅ 宾语从句连接词省略规则汇总表
连接词 能否省略 说明 例句
that ✅ 可省略 引导陈述事实的宾语从句 I believe (that) reading is important.
whether ❌ 不可省略 表示“是否”,与 or not 常连用 I wonder whether he will come or not.
if ❌ 不可省略 表示“是否”,多用于口语 Could you tell me if this is correct?
小口诀:that 说事实,
whether/if 问是否,
or not来,whether
在前头。
As a youth, Hua Luogeng left high school to support his family. However, he loved maths and did not want to give up. ______ there was a way to continue learning. Finally, he decided to teach himself ______. Hua Luogeng later introduced a reading and learning method to young learners. ______ learners should read and take notes very carefully, and then summarize the key points.
Complete the passage with the correct sentence parts.
Let’s practise
C
A
A. by studying maths books B. He suggested that C. He wondered whether
D. learning had many challenges E. It is hard to believe
B
He once said, “A book starts heavy and thick but becomes thinner as you understand it better.” As an active learner, Hua Luogeng stayed positive no matter what difficulties he met in his life and studies. ______ that such a talent also failed exams in school, but that was true for him. He said that ______ and it was important to take things step by step.
Complete the passage with the correct sentence parts.
Let’s practise
A. by studying maths books B. He suggested that C. He wondered whether
D. learning had many challenges E. It is hard to believe
E
D
Name Hua Luogeng
His learning methods
take things step by step
His learning attitudes(态度)
read and take notes very carefully
summarize the key points
Read the passage carefully and complete the table.
stay positive when facing difficulties
Learning had many challenges and it was important to take things step by step. ——华罗庚
Think about the following questions and talk about them with your partner.
What do you think of Hua Luogeng’s learning methods and attitudes?
I believe that his learning method is great.
I find that taking notes while reading really works.
I agree that we should summarize key points after reading.
I wonder whether I can keep using this method every day.
I am not sure if / whether I will make progress with this method.
...
Useful expressions:
I believe/agree/find that…
I wonder/want to know/ am not sure if / whether…
I believe/find/agree that...
I wonder whether...
I am not sure if / whether...
He suggested that learners should read and take notes very carefully,...
suggest v. 建议;提议 n. suggestion
用法:
(1)suggest +(that)+宾语从句,从句中用should do 或者省略should,直接用动词原形。
(2)suggest + doing ...
E.g: He suggested going out for a walk.
他建议出去散步。
1. ________ a lovely reading room! It’s one of the nicest in our school.
2. I wonder ________ these are Jane's glasses.
3. Li Hong said ________ she was cooking at 7:00 yesterday morning.
4. I don’t know __________ they will come to ask for our help or not.
5. ________ useful the story book is! I can learn a lot from it.
6. ________ nice children Lily and Lucy are! They help Mrs. Li clean the house every day.
二、根据句意用适当的连接词填空。
that
if
whether
How
What
What
三、按要求进行句型转换。
1. He was visiting the Great Wall at ten this morning,Tom said.
(合并为一个句子)
Tom said________he__________visiting the Great Wall at ten this morning.
2. Did the old man use to play chess? We wondered.(合并为一个句子)
We wondered____________the old man________to play chess.
that
was
if / whether
used
Homework
1. Use object clauses (that / if / whether) to write a short passage about your favourite learning method.
2. Ask three classmates about their learning methods, and write down their opinions using object clauses (that/if/whether).
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