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Unit 1 How can we become good learners
Section A 1 (1a-2d)
一、教学目标：
1. 掌握以下单词：textbook, conversation, aloud, pronunciation, sentence, patient.
2. 熟练运用以下短语：make word cards, read the textbook, listen to tapes, ask the teacher for help, study for a test, work with a group, have conversations with, read aloud, practice pronunciation, spoken English
3. 掌握以下句型：
How do you study for a test
I study by....
4. 能运用本课所学句型和短语谈论学习方法及向他人询问或提出建议。
5. 能够对自己的学习方法及时进行反思、总结和改进，并虚心接受他人建议。
二、教学重难点
1. 教学重点
讨论怎样学好英语的一些方法；
用How do you study …. 提问，by+ doing回答怎样学好英语。
2. 教学难点
用by+ doing句型来回答怎样学好英语以及做某事。
三、教学过程
Step 1 Warming up
1. Talk about the ways you study English and list your answers.
make word cards
listen to tapes
work with friends
read the textbook
ask the teacher for help
2. Work in pairs.
—What do you usually do when you study English
—I often read English books.
—Alex studies by reading English books. That’s a good way.
Step 2 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
…
Some other ways to study English:
by talking with the teacher by joining the English club
by watching English program by reading English newspapers and magazines
Step 3 Listening
1. Look and predict
What do you think these three people are in the conversation
What do you think they will talk about
What do you think the two boys will say
2. Listen
1) How do these students study for a test Write letters from 1a above.
2) Check the answers: b (Meiping); e (Peter); d (Tony)
3) Listen again.
Step 4 Pair work
1c Make conversations about how you study for a test.
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…
Step 5 Listening
2a 2b Listen and check (√) the questions you hear. Then listen again. Match each answer with a question.
Questions Answers
1. Does anyone learn English by watching videos d. No. It’s too hard to understand spoken English.
2. Do you have conversations with friends in English b. Oh, yes. It really improves my speaking skills.
3. What about listening to tapes
4. What about reading aloud to practice pronunciation c. I do that sometimes. I think it helps.
5. Have you ever studied with a group a. Yes, I have. I’ve learned a lot that way.
Listen again and complete the conversation.
Man: 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
Girl 1: No. It’s too hard to understand spoken English.
Boy 1: What about ______________________ Do you learn English that way
Girl 1: Yes, I do. __________________________________.
Boy 2: Have you ever studied with a group
Girl 2: Yes, I have! I’ve learned a lot that way.
Boy 2: Do you have conversations with friends in English
Girl 2: Oh, yes. It really improves my speaking skills.
Girl 1: What about reading aloud to practice pronunciation
Boy 1: I do that sometimes. I think it helps.
Girl 2: I do, too. And I often ________________________________.
Boy 2: That’s a great idea!
Keys: keeping a diary in English
It helps to write English every day
look up new words in a dictionary
Step 6 Pair work
1. 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.
Show some pictures.
2 2d Watch the video of the conversation in 2d. Fill in the chart.
Jack’s problems Annie’s suggestions
slow reader get the main ideas read word groups
don’t understand many words guess a word’s meaning by reading the sentences before and after it
根据对话完成下面短文。
Jack is __________ about finishing reading a book and giving a report. So Annie gives him some __________. For examples, just ___________ to get the main ideas ____________. Then read word groups. Try to guess the meaning of the word and _____________.
Keys: nervous, advice/suggestions, read quickly, at first, be patient
Role-play the conversation.
Step 7 Summary
make word cards 制作词卡
ask the teacher for help 向老师求助
work with a group 小组合作
improve speaking skills 提高口语技能
give a report 作报告
a slow reader 一个阅读速度慢的人
get the main ideas 获取大意
at first 起初；开始
read word by word 逐字读
It takes time. 这得花时间 / 这得慢慢来。
Step 8 Language points
1. I study by working with a group.
我通过小组活动来学习。
by prep. 通过……方式(方法)，借助……手段，表示方式或手段
e.g. My brother studies history by working with a group.
我哥哥通过小组合作学习历史。
She made a living by selling books.
她过去以卖书为生。
【链接】
by 表示位置，在……旁边，从……旁边(经过)
e.g. Come and sit by us. 过来坐我们旁边。
by 表示出行方式，乘……，通过……
e.g. Peter goes to work by bus every day. Peter每天坐公交车去上班。
by 表示时间，到(某时)之前; 不迟于
e.g. Tony will come back by 10:00 pm. Tony晚上十点前回来。
【辨析】
by 表示“通过……方法、手段”等。by doing sth. 意为“通过……(方法、途径)做某事”
in 用某种材料(如用墨水、铅笔等)或用某种语言或者表示衣着、声调、特点等
with 使用工具、方法或人体部位等
【图解助记】
【语境应用】用by, with, in完成句子。
1) You can improve your English _____ reading more.
2) I write _____ a pen.
3) He always talks to me _____ English.
Keys: 1) by 2) with 3) in
根据提示，用含有by的短语完成各句。
1) I learn new words __________________________ (通过看英语杂志).
2) Do you improve your English __________________________ (通过加入英语俱乐部)
3) —How do you review your English
—__________________________(靠读英语课文).
Keys: 1) by reading English magazines 2) by joining an English club
3) By reading English texts
单项选择。
1) —How are you going to Shanghai, Harry
—_______ plane.
A. Of B. In C. By
2) —How do you relax in your free time
—_______ doing sports and listening to music.
A. At B. On C. In D. By
Keys: C, D
2. What about reading aloud to practice pronunciation
大声朗读来练习发音怎么样？
What about / How about…
后跟名词，人称代词宾格或动词-ing形式。用于征求意见。
e.g. What about a cup of tea 喝杯茶怎么样？
How about you 你呢？
What / How about going to the zoo this afternoon
今天下午去动物园怎么样？
【拓展】常用来提出建议的句型
辨析aloud, loud和loudly
aloud adv. 出声地；大声地，侧重于“让人听得见”这一含义，并不一定指声音很大, 不用于比较级
loud adj./adv.大声的(地); 喧闹的(地)，常指说话声和笑声，常与talk / speak / laugh / sing等词连用, 可用于比较级
loudly adv. 高声地; 喧闹地，可以和loud互换，含有“吵闹”的意味，不悦耳
e.g. Don’t read aloud in the library. 不要在图书馆大声朗读。
We can’t hear you. Please speak louder. 我们听不到你的声音, 请再大声点。
Don’t talk loudly in public. 不要在公共场合大声交谈。
【语境应用】选用loud，loudly或aloud填空。
1) Reading ________ is a good way to learn English.
2) Can you speak a bit ________
3) I heard someone knocking ________ at the door.
4) The man always speaks in a ________ voice.
Keys: aloud, louder, loudly, loud
3. It’s too hard to understand spoken English. 听懂英语口语太难了。
it是形式主语, 不定式短语to understand spoken English是真正的主语。该句
句型为: It’s + adj. + (for sb.) + to do sth. (对某人来说)做某事是……的
e.g. It’s too easy for her to answer the question.
对她来说回答这个问题太容易了。
【链接】
too ... to ...结构常表示“太……以致于不能……”, too后接形容词或副词, to后接动词原形。
e.g. The room is too dirty to live in.
这个房间太脏了不能住。
He walks too slowly to get there on time.
他走得太慢了而不能及时到那儿。
【语境应用】将下面的句子翻译成英语。
1) 对我们来说每天早上跑步很重要。
_____________________________________________
2) 我妹妹太小了不能独自看电影。
_____________________________________________
Keys: It’s important for us to run every morning.
My sister is too young to go to the cinema alone.
4. Don’t read word by word, read word groups.
word by word 逐字地，by表示某事渐渐发生。
类似短语有: day by day 一天天地
step by step 逐步地
one by one 一个接一个地
little by little 渐渐地
e.g. She read the story word by word to her child.
她逐字给孩子读了这个故事。
Day by day he grew weaker.
他一天比一天虚弱。
【语境应用】根据汉语意思完成英语句子，每空一词。
1) 我们逐字地讨论这个报告。
We discussed the report ______ ______ ______.
2) 学生们一个接一个地出了教室。
The students went out the classroom _____ _____ _____.
Keys: word by word, one by one
5. Well, be patient. 要有耐心。
patient adj. 有耐心的
be patient with ... 对……有耐心
e.g. Jack is a patient man and he waited for me for an hour yesterday.
Jack是一个有耐心的人，他昨天等了我一个小时。
I should be more patient with my sister.
我应该对我妹妹更有耐心一些。
【链接】
patient n. 病人
e.g. The doctor checked the patient carefully.
医生仔细检查了病人。
I have been a patient of Dr Smith for many years.
多年来我一生病就请Smith医生给我看。
【语境应用】写出划线单词的词性及其在句中的意思。
1) My father is a very patient man.
________________________________________
2) These people are Doctor Smith’s patients.
_________________________________________
3) You should be more patient with your son. _________________________________________
Keys: 1)形容词；有耐心的 2)名词；病人 3)形容词；有耐心的
6. The more you read, the faster you’ll be. 你读得越多, 你阅读的速度就地越快。
“the +比较级 + ..., the +比较级+ ...” 越……，越……
e.g. The warmer the weather is, the better I will feel.
天气越暖和我感觉越舒服。
The more I thought about it, the less I liked the idea.
我越想就越不喜欢这个主意。
【语境应用】根据汉语意思完成英语句子，每空词数不限。
1) 你锻炼得越多，就越健康。
_________ you exercise, __________ you’ll be.
2) 你爬得越高，就会感到越冷。
_______________ you climb up the mountain, _______________ you will feel.
Keys: 1) The more, the healthier 2) The higher; the colder
Step 9 Exercises
Ⅰ. 根据语境及所给首字母提示，补全所缺单词。
1. Mrs. Green is popular with students because she is p with them.
2. He called a for help, but no one heard him.
3. I left my English t at home this morning, so Lisa shared hers with me in class.
II. 根据句意及所给汉语提示，完成下列句子，每空一词。
1. Learning how to ________ ________(耐心点) with people is very important.
2. Jack, could you ________ ________ ________(造句) with “I”
3. ________ ________(起初), I didn’t like my English teacher.
4. Don’t ________ ________ ________ ________(逐字读); read by groups.
5. Please ________ ________(朗读) the passage.
6. Learning French isn’t easy. ________ _______ _______(这得慢慢来).
7. It’s not easy to _______ _______ _______ _______(获取大意) in a short time.
8. ________ ________ ________(阅读课本) is very important for English learning.
9. When we ________ _____________ ________(和……谈话) people from other countries, we must try to understand each other’s culture.
Step 10 Homework
1 Write three sentences using “by +v-ing”.
2 Preview the passage How I Learned to Learn English on page 3.
Section A 2 (3a-3b)
一、教学目标
1. 掌握
1) 单词：expression, discover, secret, grammar
2) 短语：an English movie called Toy Story, fall in love with, as well, look up
3) 句式：
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 can find the meaning of new words by looking them up in a dictionary.
通过阅读Wei Fen在英语学习中遇到的困难以及她如何克服困难，思考自己在学习英语中所遇到的问题及解决方法。
3. 通过阅读文章，能够提高学生学习英语的兴趣。
二、教学重难点
1. 教学重点
掌握阅读技巧并养成良好的阅读习惯。
2.教学难点
重点短语和句型。
三、教学过程
Step 1 Revision
Pair work
A: How do you study English
B: I study English by…
Step 2 Reading
1. Warming up
Discuss the following questions:
1) What difficulties do you have in learning English
writing listening speaking and pronunciation learning new words and grammar
2) What ways do you use to overcome those difficulties
2. Predict
What do you think the text is about when you read the title “ How I Learned to Learn English”
What’s the girl doing in the picture
How do you think the girl is learning English, according to the picture
How does watching English movies help us learn English What can we learn from an English movie
3. while reading
Task 1 Fill in the diagram.
Changes in Wei Fen’s English learning
Last year She did not like the English class. She couldn’t understand her English teacher. She was afraid to ask questions and never said anything.
Now She really enjoys the English class. She wants to learn new words and more grammar.
Task 2
Finish 3a: Read the passage about Wei Fen and answer the questions.
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
Keys:
1) The teacher spoke too quickly and Wei Fen did not understand her most of the time, but she was afraid to ask questions of her poor pronunciation.
2) She hid behind her textbook and never said anything.
3) For Wei Fen, the secret to language learning is listening to something
interesting.
Task 3
Finish 3b: Complete the sentences with what Wei Fen learned from watching
movies. Use words and phrases from the passage.
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.
4) I learned ______________ sentences like “It’s a piece of cake” by watching the movies.
5) I can find the meaning of the new words by looking them up in a _______.
Keys: 1) body language, expressions 2) key words
3)conversations 4) useful 5) dictionary
4. Post reading
Fill in the blanks and then try to retell the passage.
Wei Fen disliked her English class last year, because she couldn’t understand her teacher. And her _________________ made things worse. Then one day, she _________________ a movie called Toy Story. She tried to _________________ by watching the characters’ body language and _________________ on their faces, by listening for _________________ and _________________ new words in a dictionary. Her pronunciation _________________ and she learned many _________________ as well. Now she enjoys learning English.
Keys: poor pronunciation, fell in love with, get the meaning, expressions, key words, by looking up, improved, useful sentences
Step 3 Language points
Why did Wei Fen find it difficult to learn English
为什么Wei Fen觉得学英语很难？
find it + adj. + (for sb.) to do sth. 发现(对某人来说)做某事……
it是形式宾语, 形容词作宾补, 不定式(短语)是真正的宾语。
同类的动词还有think, feel, consider等。
e.g. I found it interesting to talk with my grandfather.
The girl thinks it easy for her to improve spoken English.
2.The teacher spoke so quickly that I did not understand her most of the time.
老师说得太快了，很多时候我都听不懂。
so ... that 如此……以至于，引导结果状语从句
so后跟形容词或副词，即“so + 形容词 / 副词 + that从句”
e.g. Mike walked so fast that I couldn’t follow him.
It is so expensive a restaurant that I have never been there.
【辨析】such…that & so…that
1) so修饰形容词或副词, such修饰名词。
e.g. He was so weak that he could hardly stand up.
Everything happened so quickly that I hadn’t time to think.
He came to such a sudden stop that we almost hit him.
I’d put on such a lot of weight that I couldn’t get into my trousers.
【注意】such修饰的单数可数名词前有形容词时，其结构为：
“such + a(n) + 形容词 +单数可数名词 + that从句”
so 的相关结构为：
“so + 形容词 + a(n) +单数可数名词 + that从句”
e.g. She is such a lovely girl that all her classmates like her.
=She is so lovely a girl that all her classmates like her.
It’s such a tiny kitchen that I don’t have to do much to keep it clean.
=It’s so tiny a kitchen that I don’t have to do much to keep it clean.
2) 如果名词前有表示数量多少的词，如 many, few, much, little等修饰时，用so
不用such。
e.g. There were so many people in the park that we had to decide to return home.
公园里这么多人，我们只好决定回家。
I paid so little attention to him that I didn’t know what he was doing.
过去我对他关注太少，都不知他做什么的。
3. I want to learn new words and more grammar so that I can have a better understanding of English movies. (对比so…that和so that)
为了能更好地理解英语电影，我想学习新单词和更多的语法。
so that 以便，为了，引导目的状语从句，从句中常有can, could, would, may等情态动词。
e.g. She worked hard so that everything would be ready in time.
He lowered his voice so that Doris couldn’t hear.
【语境应用】根据汉语意思完成英语句子，每空一词。
1) 我太累了今天晚上不想出去了。
I’m ________ ________ ________ I don’t want to go out tonight.
2) 他说得如此快，以至于我们没有听懂。
He spoke ________ ________ ________ we couldn’t understand him.
3) 这电影如此无聊，以至于我中途睡着了。
It was ________ ________ boring movie ________ I fell asleep during it.
Keys: 1 so tired that 2 so fast that 3 such a; that
4. I was afraid to ask questions because of my poor pronunciation.
我不敢问问题，因为我的发音不标准。
be afraid to do sth. 不敢、害怕做某事
be afraid of sb. / (doing) sth. 害怕某人；害怕(做)某事
e.g. Zoe was afraid to go back in the house.
I’m afraid of my mother.
Jane is afraid of dogs.
Mona is afraid of walking alone at night.
【链接】
be afraid + (that)从句 恐怕、害怕、担心……
I’m afraid so. 恐怕是的、恐怕如此
I’m afraid not. 恐怕不是、恐怕不行
e.g. He was afraid that the other kids would laugh at him.
—Is she very ill
— I’m afraid so (=yes).
— Did you see him
— I’m afraid not (=no).
【语境应用】请根据汉语意思完成下列英语句子，每空一词（含缩写）。
1)这个女孩怕蛇。
The girl _______ _______ _______ snakes.
2)我妹妹不敢独自呆在家。
My sister is ______ ______ ______ at home alone.
3)恐怕我明天不能参加你的聚会。
______ ______ ______ I ______ go to your party tomorrow.
4)“你妈妈不舒服吗？”“恐怕是。”
“Does your mother feel sick ” “______________.”
Keys: 1 is afraid of 2 afraid to stay 3 I’m afraid that, can’t 4 I’m afraid so
5. I discovered that listening to something interesting is the secret to language learning. 我发现听些有趣的东西是学习语言的秘诀。
discover v. 发现; 发觉
e.g. Columbus discovered America in 1492.
My sister discovered that the tapes were missing.
The mother discovered him (= unexpectedly found him) stealing money.
【语境应用】根据句意选用invent, find, make或discover的适当形式填空。
1) My mother ________ bread for me every week.
2) They first __________ this protein (蛋白质) about five years ago.
3) Can you tell me who _________ electricity
4) I can’t _________ my eraser. Have you seen it
5) Visit our website to _________ more.
Keys: 1 makes 2 discovered 3 invented 4 find 5 find out
the secret to (doing) sth. (做)……的秘诀是
e.g. As suggested by many doctors, the secret to reducing stress is relaxation.
像许多医生建议的那样，缓解压力的最佳办法是放松休息。
【注意】secret根据语义，后面也可跟介词behind, of, about等。
e.g. the secret behind Steve Job’s extraordinary success
斯蒂夫·乔布斯非凡成功背后的秘诀
the secrets of life / nature / the universe
生命/大自然/宇宙等的奥秘
They were so secret about everything.
他们无论对什么都那样神秘兮兮的。
6. I also learned useful sentences like “It’s a piece of cake” or “It serves you
right.” 我也学会了有用的句子像“这简直是小菜一碟”“你活该”。
a piece of cake和serves sb. right是英语中的两个习语idiom(s)。同汉语中的成语类似, 习语是人们在长期的语言运用中约定俗成的一种固定表达方式, 其意思往往不是字面所表达的含义。
e.g. to be comfortable in one’s own skin 欣然接纳自我
under the weather 身体不大舒服的
【语境应用】完成句子。
1) ___________________________ (那对你来说是小菜一碟), but for me it’s quite different.
2) A: Tommy came late again and was punished by Mr. Mrton.
B: _____________________ (他活该). I told him yesterday to arrive early.
Keys: 1. It’s a piece of cake to you 2. (It) serves him right
7. But because I wanted to understand the story, I looked them up in a dictionary.
因为我想了解这个故事，所以我查了字典。
look up (在词典、参考书中或通过电脑)查阅，其宾语可为名词(短语)或代词。当其宾语为名词(短语)时，该名词(短语)可位于up之后，也可位于look
和up之间；当其宾语为代词时，该代词位于look和up之间。
e.g. You can look up a new word / look a new word up in the dictionary.
你可以用词典查生词。
If you don’t know the word, you can look it up in the dictionary.
如果你不认识这个单词，你可以查字典。
【look短语归纳】
look after 照顾
look like 看起来像
look out 当心, 小心
look through 浏览
look up 查阅
look back 回顾
look down on 轻视；瞧不起
look for 寻找
look forward to 期待
look around 向四周看
look at 看
look over 检查
look into 调查
look on 旁观
【语境应用】用look的相关短语填空。
1) I _____________ my friend’s cats while she’s away.
2) Every kid should _____________ their homework before handing it in.
3) The boss, whose report I’ve read, _____________ women workers, and seldom employs them.
4) If you don’t know what the word means, _____________ it _____________ in a dictionary.
5) _____________! There’s a car coming.
Keys: 1 look after 2 look over 3 looks down on 4 look; up 5 Look out
8. I want to learn new words and more grammar so that I can have a better understanding of English movies.
为了能更好地理解英语电影，我想学习新单词和更多的语法。
so that ... “以便；为了”，可引导目的状语从句，从句中的谓语动词常和can，may等情态动词连用。
e.g. Mr. Green spoke slowly so that the children could understand him.
You should keep milk in the fridge so that it stays fresh.
so that ... “因此”，也可引导结果状语从句。
e.g. He got up late so that he failed to arrive there on time.
【语境应用】根据汉语意思用so…that, such…that, so that 结构完成英语句子，每空一词。
1) 天太黑了，以至于我看不清杰克的脸。
It was ________ ________ ________ I couldn’t see Jack’s face clearly.
2) 他那么疼爱女儿, 经常给她们买贵重的玩具。
He loves his daughters ________ ________ ________ he often buys them expensive toys.
3) Peter每天早晨锻炼身体以便保持健康。
Peter does exercise every morning ________ ________ he can keep healthy.
4) 这演讲枯燥无味, 我都睡着了。
It was ________ ________ boring speech ________ I fell asleep.
5) 拿近一些，好让我看得更清楚些。
Bring it nearer ________ ________ I may see it better.
Keys: so dark that; so much that; so that; such a …that; so that
Step 4 Summary
be afraid to do / of doing sth. 害怕做某事
poor pronunciation 发音不好
fall in love with ... 爱上……
body language 身势语；肢体语言
the expression(s) on one’s face 某人脸上的表情
listen for the key words 留意听关键词
as well 也；一样地
the secret to ... ……的秘诀
language learning 语言学习
It’s a piece of cake. 小菜一碟。
It serves you right. 你活该。
look up the word in a dictionary 在字典中查单词
Step 5 Exercise
Ⅰ. 根据语境及所给首字母提示，补全所缺单词。
1. I gave Susan a gift and she accepted it with a happy e on her face.
2. —Mike, please promise me to keep the s to yourself.
—I promise.
3. Learning English is not simply learning new words and g rules. We also need to practice speaking and listening.
4. It's said that Shen Nong d tea as a drink thousands of years ago.
Ⅱ. 根据语境及所给汉语提示，写出所缺内容，每空一词。
1. Mr. Lin asked Tony to _______ _______(查阅) new words in the dictionary.
2. _______ _______( 起初), we didn't know how to solve the problem.
3. While reading I often pick out some _______ _______(有用的句子).
4. Lin Tao was afraid to communicate with foreigners because of his _______ _______(发音不好).
5. Mr. Wang will _______ _______ _______(作报告) about how to learn English this Friday.
6. This book teaches people the way to _______ _______ _______(提高口语技能). I think it's helpful.
7. I looked through the passage quickly so that I could _______ _______ _______ _______(获取大意).
8. Developing a good habit is not easy. _______ _______ _______(这得慢慢来).
Step 6 Homework
1. Recite the words and phrases in this lesson.
2. Preview Grammar Focus.
Section A3 (Grammar Focus—4c)
教学目标
1. 能掌握以下单词和短语：
1) 单词：repeat, note, pal, physics, chemistry, memorize, pattern
2) 短语：take notes, keep a diary in English, use an English dictionary
2. 能掌握以下句型：
—Do you learn English by reading aloud
—Yes，I do. It helps my pronunciation.
—How can I improve my pronunciation
—One way is by listening to tapes.
3. 掌握学习英语的方法。
4. 养成良好的学习习惯。
二、教学重难点
1)掌握本单元语法结构do sth. +by+ v.-ing
2)运用How 对方式提问及用do sth. + by＋v.-ing进行回答。
三、教学过程
Step 1 Revision
—How do you study English
—I study English…
Step 2 Grammar focus
Translate the following conversations.
1. —你如何学习英语？
—我通过小组学习。
2. —你通过大声阅读学习英语吗？
—是的。这帮助了我的发音。
3. —我如何能读得更快？
—你可以通过按照意群读的方式读得更快。
4. —我如何能提高我的发音呢？
—有一种方法是通过听录音。
Keys:
How do you learn English I learn by studying with a group.
Do you learn English by reading aloud Yes, 1 do. It helps my pronunciation.
How can I read faster You can read faster by reading word groups.
How can I improve my pronunciation One way is by listening to tapes.
Exploration:
观察Grammar Focus的以上对话，请思考：
询问做事的方式或手段时，常使用____________________________句型提问；回答常用by+ _______ 结构来表达，表示通过手段、方法而达到某种目的或某种结果。
Step 3 Practice
4a Answer the questions. Then match the questions and answers.
1. How do you practice speaking
2. How do you learn new words
3. How do you improve your writing
4. How do you practice listening
5. How do you improve your pronunciation
6. How do you learn grammar
a. By watching English programs.
b. By listening to a tape and repeating out loud.
c. By having conversations with friends.
d. By taking notes, doing exercises and reading a lot.
e. By making word cards.
f. By writing e-mails to my pen pals.
4b Make sentences using the structure “do sth. by doing” with the subjects in the box and information that is true for you.
e.g. I usually practice my English by taking notes / reading books and newspapers / speaking English with my classmates / memorizing sentence patterns.
Keys:
I like to learn math by solving new math problems every day.
I like to practice my physics by doing extra exercises.
I like to improve my chemistry by memorizing chemical terms and doing experiments.
I like to practice my Chinese by keeping a diary in Chinese.
I like to improve my history and geography by watching historical and geographical programs.
4c Check what you do to learn English. Then interview your partner.
A: Do you learn English by doing grammar exercises
B: Yes, I do.
A: How often do you do them
B: …
Step 4 Free talk
Talk about the ways you learn other subjects. You can use the following phrases and sentences.
How do you learn Chinese/ math /physics/chemistry
Do you learn history and geography by___________
Step 5 Exercises
Ⅰ. 根据图示及提示词，用本单元语法(by表示方式)将下列句子补充完整。
1. My dad keeps healthy _____________________.
2. Lily improves her writing _____________________.
3. Linda relaxes herself _____________________.
4. Mr. Smith made his daughter happy _____________________ a toy bear.
5. Little Amy found her way home _____________________.
Ⅱ. 根据邮件内容及括号内所给提示，补全邮件(答案不唯一)。
Dear Tina,
From your e-mail, I know you have trouble learning English. I'd like to share my experience in English learning with you.
For me, the best way to learn English is (1)_____________________(watch; English movie). My pronunciation has improved (2)_____________________(listen to; conversation) in the movies and repeating them out loud.
I also learn English (3)_____________________(communicate; foreign friend). I have made some foreign friends online. We stay in touch with each other (4)_____________________(e-mail). I not only practice my writing but also learn their culture.
The third way is to learn English (5)_____________________(read; English magazine). It's normal to come across new words while reading. When I don't understand a word, I often challenge myself (6)_____________________(guess; meaning) and then looking it up in the dictionary.
I hope these three ways will work well for you!
Yours,
Jeremy
Step 6 Homework
1. Write a short passage about the ways you learn about your favorite subject in 70 words .
2. Preview Section B.
Section B 1 (1a-1e)
教学目标
1. 能掌握以下单词和短语：
pronounce increase speed partner spoken English make mistakes
2. 能掌握以下句型：
1) I can’t pronounce some of the words.
2) I can’t always understand spoken English.
3) I don’t know how to increase my reading speed.
4) I can’t spell some English words.
5) I often make mistakes in grammar.
能使用本课句型讨论英语学习问题，并知道怎么解决学习英语过程中遇到的困难。
4. 了解学习英语的一些方法，养成良好的学习习惯。
二、教学重难点
1. 重点：
1) 讨论英语学习中遇到的问题。
2) 学会用英语解决英语问题的策略。
2. 难点：
掌握英语学习中遇到的问题的句型。
三、教学过程
Step 1 Discussion
1. Do you think English is a difficult subject
2. What makes it difficult for you to learn English
3. Which gives you a headache: memorizing words, learning grammar, listening, speaking, reading or writing
Let’s see some other students’ problems.
He can’t pronounce some of the words.
She can’t understand spoken English.
She doesn’t know how to increase reading speed.
He can’t spell some English words.
He or she often makes mistakes in grammar.
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.
1b What other things are difficult for you Make a list.
1. I don’t know enough words to write well.
2.____________________________________
3.____________________________________
Answers: I’m nervous when I try to speak English.
I can’t understand English movies.
I don’t understand native speakers of English.
I want to read English books but I don’t know what to read.
When I read an English book, I have to keep looking up unfamiliar words in my dictionary and it is not fun.
Step 2 Listening and speaking
1c Paul finds it difficult to learn English. Listen and complete the learning challenges he talks about.
Answers: pronunciation, forgets, understand, writing
1d Listen again. Complete the solutions.
Answers: Listening, write the new words, join an English language club, pen pal
Match the challenges to the solutions.
Challenges Solutions
Listen to the conversation again and pay attention to the sentences underlined.
Ms. Manson: You look worried, Paul.
Paul: I am, Ms. Manson. I’m having trouble learning English.
Ms. Manson: You said you liked English. What’s the problem
Paul: I can’t get the pronunciation right.
Ms. Manson: Well, listening can help. Why don’t you listen to English songs
on the radio and repeat the difficult words
Paul: That’s a good idea. But what about all the new words I forget a lot of the new
words.
Ms. Manson: 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.
Paul: That might really help! Thanks.
Ms. Manson: Can you understand when people talk to you
Paul: Well, not always. Sometimes I just don’t understand what people are saying.
Ms. Manson: Why don’t you join an English language club to practice speaking
English The English club meets after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Paul: Maybe I’ll go. The only other problem is that I don’t get much writing practice.
Ms. Manson: Maybe you should find a pen pal.
Paul: 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 …
1e Role-play conversations using the information in 1c and 1d.
①
A: I don’t have a partner to practice English with.
B: Maybe you should join an English club.
②
A: I always forget the new words.
B: You can write the new words in your notebook and review them from time to time.
Step 3 Language points
1. I can’t always understand spoken English.
我并不总是理解英语口语。
speak →spoke →spoken v. 说
部分动词的过去分词也可作该词的形容词, 如：
spoken口语的 broken坏掉的 written写作的
2. Maybe you should join an English club.
也许你应该加入一个英语俱乐部。
辨析：join/join in/take part in
3. I don’t know how to increase my reading speed.
我不知道如何提高我的阅读速度。
how to increase my reading speed是“疑问词+动词不定式”结构，在句中作宾语。
e.g. Nick doesn’t know what to buy for his mother.
Nick不知道为他的妈妈买什么。
Can you tell me where to find this kind of bike
你能告诉我哪里可以找到这种自行车吗？
【语境应用】句型转换，每空一词。
1) I really don’t know what I can do to help her out. (改为简单句)
I really don’t know what ____ ____ to help her out.
2) Often we don’t know where we can go on Sundays. (同义句转换)
Often we don’t know ______ ______ go on Sundays.
Keys: to do, where to
4. I often make mistakes in grammar.
我经常犯语法错误。
【语境应用】用所学短语完成句子。
1) He never tries because he is afraid of ________________.
2) I _______ the house ____ a hotel.
3) They got on the No. 86 bus __________ yesterday.
Keys: 1) making mistakes 2) mistook for 3) by mistake
Step 4 Summary
1. pronounce some of the words 拼读一些单词
2. understand spoken English 懂得口语
3. increase my reading speed 提高我的阅读速度
4. spell some English words 拼写一些英语单词
5. make mistakes in grammar 语法方面出错误
6. have a partner to practice English with 有伙伴一起练习英语
7. join an English club 加入英语俱乐部
8. in his notebook 在他的笔记本里
提建议的常用句型:
Why don’t you…
Maybe you should…
Why not…
You can / could…
Step 5 Exercises
Ⅰ. 从方框中选择合适的单词填空，使每个句子在结构、句意和逻辑上正确。
review, speed, increase, partner
1. If you can't finish the report on your own, you can work with some _______.
2. The number of students in our school has ________ from two hundred 10 years ago to one thousand now.
3. My brother is busy ________ what he has learned because he will have a test tomorrow.
4. The bus moved at a very slow _______ because there was a school around here.
Ⅱ. 根据句意及所给汉语提示，写出所缺内容，每空一词。
Ⅱ. 根据汉语意思完成英语句子，每空一词。
1. 凯莉能轻松地听懂英语口语。
Kelly can ________ ________ ________ easily.
2. 用那种方式安妮提高了她的阅读速度。
Annie has _______ _______ _______ _______ in that way.
3. 马丁好像总是在拼写方面犯错。
It seems that Martin always ________ ________ ________ ________.
Step 6 Homework
1. List some ways about how you learn English.
2. Preview the passage “How Can You Become a Successful Learner ” on page 6. You need to look up some new words if necessary.
Section B 2 （2a-2e）
一、教学目标
1. 能够掌握以下单词和短语
1) 单词：born ability create brain active attention connect review
knowledge wisely overnight lifelong
短语：be born with connect …with pay attention to try our best
2. 通过对文章内容的学习，学会成功学习者的好的学习习惯。
3. 知道活到老学到老这个道理，并有不放弃的精神，从错误当中总结经验。
二、教学重难点
1. 重点：
重点短语和句型。
2. 难点
知道活到老学到老这个道理，并有不放弃的精神，从错误当中总结经验。
三、教学过程
Step 1 Lead-in
As we all know, learning English is not an easy job with great challenges and difficulties. What good learning habits can you think of Make a list and discuss them with your
partner.
Answers:
1. listen to the teachers carefully in class
2. take notes in class
3. have conversations with friends to improve spoken English.
4. watch English movies
5. often ask the teachers for help
6. read books and magazines
7. …
Step 2 Reading
Pre-reading
Look up the following words from the passage in the dictionary. Then write a sentence for each word.
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.
1. 没有证据把他们和这次袭击联系在一起。
There is no evidence to connect them with the attack.
2. 这名歌手一夜之间变得出名。
The singer became famous overnight.
3. 上课时，你应该注意你的老师。
You should pay attention to your teacher in class.
4. 我们应该及时复习我们学的内容。
We should review what we have learned in time.
5. 她的英语语法知识很广博。
Her knowledge of English grammar is very extensive.
6.我通过大声读来提高我说的能力。
I improve my speaking ability by reading aloud.
7.汤姆上课时总是很积极。
Tom is always active in class.
8.我爸爸能明智的解决问题。
My father can solve the problem wisely.
Reading
Task 1
1. What does the passage talk about
The passage talks about good learning habits.
2. How many good learning habits are mentioned in this passage
Four good learning habits are mentioned in this passage.
Task 2
Read sub-headings, the first sentence and the last sentence of each paragraph, and then complete the table.
Keys:
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.
Use it or lose it. Practice makes perfect.
It is not enough to just study hard.
Knowledge comes from questioning.
Task 3 choose the best answer for each question.
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. How can a sports lover learn English
A. By listening to English songs to learn English.
B. By watching sports programs in English.
C. By joining more sports clubs.
D. memorizing more words about sports.
3. Why did Alexander Graham Bell succeed
A. Because he invented the telephone overnight.
B. Because he learned from his mistakes.
C. Because he tried many times.
D. Both B and C.
4. What study skills are not mentioned in the passage
A. Taking notes by writing down key words or drawing mind maps.
B. doing more practice to strengthen knowledge.
C. Reading notes every day.
D. explaining information to another students.
5. What statement is not right from this passage
A. The author encourages the reader to learn wisely.
B. Once you have the four good learning habits, you will be successful in your career.
C. You will forget what you learnt quickly if you don’t use them.
D. Asking questions is good for learning knowledge.
Keys: 1. D 2. B 3. D 4. B 5. B
Task 4 2c Read the passage again and answer the questions.
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
Answers:
1. The writer doesn’t think that everyone is born with the ability to learn well. 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.
2. This is because studies show that if you are 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.
3. Use it or lose it: If you stop doing something, you will forget how to do it.
Practice makes perfect: If you do something again and again, you will become very good at it.
4. They learn from mistakes, and they are not afraid of making mistakes.
5. 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.
6. Yes. Learning is a lifelong journey because every day brings something new.
Task 5 Useful expressions
Task 6 Text Structure
本文是说明文，结构包含导言、正文和结束语三个部分。本文的正文部分从四个方面围绕主题进行了说明，脉络清晰、结构明了，这也是说明文常用的结构和说明方式。
Keys: 1. more active 2. Use it or lose it
3. learning from his mistakes 4. writing down key words
5. Knowledge comes from questioning
请将下列四种学习习惯和实例进行匹配。
A. Mary likes to take notes by writing down key words when she has history classes. After class, she shares the main points with her classmates to remember them well.
B. Jack is interested in watching movies. He likes learning English by watching English movies. In this way he can learn it happily.
C. Tu Youyou did not discover artemisinin (青蒿素) overnight. She succeeded by trying many times and learning from her mistakes. At last, she won the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.
D. Mike likes to ask questions. When he doubts what the teacher says, he raises his hand and asks the teacher questions or gives his own opinions.
Habit 1. Creating an interest in what they learn ____ Habit 2. Practice and learning from mistakes ____
Habit 3. Developing their study skills ____
Habit 4. Asking questions____
Keys: B, C, A, D
本文在说明好的学习习惯时，使用了举例子的说明方法，此外还引用了一些习语来增强文章的说服力。例如：
1. 非用即失。
2. 熟能生巧。
3.知识源于质疑。
4.学习是一个终生的旅程。
5. 智慧地学，好好地学吧。
Step 4 Group work
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.
A: I think one way to become a successful learner is by trying to think about
the same thing in different ways.
B: I agree. I believe that…
Step 5 Language points
1. But whether or not you can do this well depends on your learning habits.
但是能否做好这件事取决于你的学习习惯。
1) whether or not you can do it well是从句，作句子的主语。即主语从句。
e.g. Whether you did it right or wrong isn’t so important.
你做得对不对并不重要。
What’s important is the experience you gained.
重要的是你从中获得了经验。
2) whether or not是从句的一个连词结构，意思和功能相当于whether, “是否”，常出现在宾语从句，主语从句中。也可把whether和or not分开，or not放到句尾。
e.g. I can’t tell whether or not the teacher likes me.
= I can’t tell whether the teacher likes me or not.
我不知道老师是否喜欢我。
3) 3) depend on/ upon 依据；依赖
depend on sb. to do sth. 依靠某人做某事
e.g. We depend entirely on donations from the public.我们完全依赖公众的捐助。
I’m depending on you to get this done. 我指望着你把这件事给办了。
4) depend on / upon后也可接从句。
e.g. Where to hold the party depends on how many people can come.
派对在哪里举行取决于能有多少人来。
2. Research shows that successful learners have some good habits in common.
研究表明，成功的学习者有着某些共同的良好的学习习惯。
have sth. in common (with sb./ sth.) 有……共同之处； 有……相同特征
e.g. Their methods have a lot in common.
他们的方法有很多相同之处。
They have much in common with their neighbours just across the border.
他们与边境那边相邻而居的人们有许多共同点。
拓展
have something in common 有一些共同之处
have nothing in common 毫无共同之处
have a lot/much in common 有许多共同之处
【语境运用】完成句子
那对双胞胎姐妹毫无共同之处。
The twin sisters _____________________.
Key: have nothing in common
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.
研究表明，如果你对某件事情感兴趣，你的大脑便会更加活跃，同时你也更容易长时间地关注它。
1) be interested in sth. / doing sth. 对……很感兴趣
2) active adj.，积极的；活跃的
e.g. He is an active boy. 他是一个活跃的男孩。
Lisa always takes an active part in all kinds of outdoor activities.
Lisa总是积极参加各种户外活动。
【词汇联想】
派生词：actively adv.积极地；活跃地
【语境应用】单项选择。
My deskmate is really ________. She likes to attend different activities after school.
A. active B. quiet
C. lazy D. honest
Key: A
3) It is adj. for sb. to do sth.
若形容词表示事物特征的，如：easy, difficult, hard, important等，多用介词for。
It’s +adj. (kind, honest, friendly) + (of sb.) to do sth.
若形容词表示人的性格、品质与特点，如：good, kind, nice, wrong等，多用介词of。
e.g. It’s very kind of you to help me with my English. 谢谢你教我英语。
【语境应用】单项选择。
It’s very convenient ______ us to buy train tickets now because we can buy them either from the station or on the Internet.
A. to B. of C. by D. for
Key: D
4) pay attention to 关注；注意其中to是介词，所以这个短语后的宾语可以是名词
(短语)、代词或动词-ing形式。
e.g. Please pay attention to the difference between the two words.
请注意这两个词之间的区别。
【链接】
现在我们把初中阶段以介词to结尾的短语归纳如下:
add ... to ... → 把……加到……上
according to → 根据
belong to → 属于
be / get used to → 习惯于
get back to → 过一会再与某人通话（尤用于打电话）
get to → 到达
hold on to → 继续；坚持；保持
look forward to → 盼望；期待
next to → 紧靠……的旁边；贴近；最接近
thanks to → 多亏；幸亏
turn to → 转向；翻到
【语境应用】找出下面句子中的错误并改正。
You should pay attention to do more sports.
A B C
______________________
Key: C; do →doing
4. Good learners often connect what they need to learn with something interesting.
好的学习者经常把他们需要学习的东西和有趣的东西联系起来。
connect v. 连接；把……联系起来
e.g. Please help me connect the printer with the computer.
请帮我把打印机和电脑连接起来。
We often connect war with death. 我们经常会把战争和死亡联系起来。
【语境应用】将下列汉语句子翻译成英语。
1) 请把电脑连上网。
________________________________________________
2) 这条路将我们村和那个小镇连接起来了。
___________________________________________
Keys: 1) Please connect the computer to the Internet.
2) This road connects our village with that small town.
5. Good learners think about what they are good at and what they need to practice more.
好的学习者 (会学习的人)思考他们擅长什么和他们需要更多练习的地方。
think about 思考；思索。其后可接名词(短语)、代词或动词-ing形式。
【梳理】think about, think of, think over
当表示“考虑 ”时，think about和think of通常可以互换;
当表示“想到，记起，有……的看法”时，只能用think of;
当表示“仔细地考虑”时，用短语think over。
practice v. 练习 practice doing sth. 练习做某事
e.g. Mary is practicing the piano now. 玛丽现在正在练钢琴。
They’re practicing singing the new song. 他们在练习唱新歌。
【注意】英式：practise，美式：practice
practice n. 练习；实践，不可数名词。
e.g. It’s time to have some good writing practice. 是时候好好练习写作了。
【语境应用】完成句子。
Amy practices _______ (play) the piano for over two hours every day.
Key: playing
6. Even if you learn something well, you will forget it unless you use it.
即使你把某个东西学得很好，如果你不使用它，你也会忘记的。
even if: 即使；虽然，引导让步状语从句，等同于even though /although /though，可置于句首或主句后，不能与but连用。
e.g. Even if it’s hard work, I enjoy it.
=Even though/Although/Though it’s hard work, I enjoy it.
尽管这是困难的工作，然而我很喜欢。
He will come on time even if it rains. 即使下雨，他也会准时来的。
unless 除非; 如果不, 引导条件状语从句;
unless=if not
e.g. You will fail the exam unless you study hard.= You will fail the exam if you don’t study hard.
如果你不努力学习，你考试会不及格的。
Don’t ask me to explain unless you really don’t understand.
不要让我解释，除非你真的不懂。
【注意】
在unless和if 引导的条件状语从句中常用一般现在时表示将来。
【语境运用】单项选择。 　
The environment will be much worse _____ everyone has a sense of protecting it.
A. unless B. if C. so that
句意：除非每个人都有环保意识，否则环境将变得更糟。
Key: A
7. They even ask each other and try to find out the answers.
他们甚至互相提问，试图找出答案。
8. Knowledge comes from questioning.
知识来源于不断质疑。
question v. 质疑
e.g. I just accepted what he told me. I never thought to question it.
我只是接受了他告诉我的事情。我从来没有想要质疑。
辨析：Problem, question (n.)
【语境应用】根据句意用problem或question的适当形式填空。
1) I’m having some __________ with my classmates. They’re not friendly to me.
2) Why don’t you answer my __________
3) The only ________ is that we don’t have enough money.
4) Miss Fan asked me a ________, but I don’t know how to answer it.
Keys: 1) problems 2) question(s) 3) problem 4) question
9. Everything that you learn becomes a part of you and changes you, so learn wisely and learn well.
你所学的一切都会成为你的一部分并且 改变你，所以明智地学，好好地学吧。
wisely adv. 明智地；聪明地，是由wise加副词后缀-ly构成的。
e.g. The man gave up his choice wisely.
那个男人明智地放弃了他的选择。
Step 6 Summary
1. 注意，关注pay attention to
2. 把……和……联系起来connect…with…
3. 天生具有…… be born with…
4. 取决于depend on
5. 即使even if
6. 对……感兴趣be interested in
7. 有共同之处have sth. in common
8. 向……学习learn from
9. 熟能生巧 Practice makes perfect.
Step 7 Exercise
Ⅰ. 根据语境，从方框中选择恰当的单词填空，注意形式变化。
brain, active, wisely, repeat
1. Leo is _______ in class. He often raises his hand to answer questions.
2. Sleep is very important for _______ development, so we should sleep at least 8 hours every day.
3. To remember my telephone number, he _______ it many times just now.
4. It's important to choose our friends _______. A true friend will stand by you no matter what happens.
Ⅱ. 根据语境，从方框中选择恰当的短语填空，注意形式变化。
depend on, be born with, pay attention to, learn from one's mistakes, have the ability to
1. Mr. Lee thinks making mistakes is not always a bad thing. He always encourages us to _____________________.
2. Whether or not we will go climbing _____________________ the weather.
3. Judy _____________________ a talent for music. She could play the piano at the age of four.
4. Good learners _____________________ learn new things on their own.
5. Now more and more people are _____________________ lifelong learning.
Ⅲ. 根据汉语意思，完成英语句子，每空一词（含缩略形式）。
1. 如果你把物理和你的日常生活联系在一起，你将会发现它很有趣。
If you _______ physics _______ your everyday life, you'll find it very interesting.
2. 我和Julia毫无共同点，但我们相处融洽。
Julia and I _______ _______ _______ _______, but we get on with each other.
3. Paul小的时候就对科学产生了兴趣。
Paul _______ _______ _______ _______ science when he was young.
4. 我认为知识源于质疑，所以我经常问问题。
I think _______ _______ _______ _______, so I often ask questions.
5. 仅仅思考是不够的，你还必须采取行动。
_______ _______ _______ _______ just think. You also have to take action.
Step 7 Homework
Do you think you are a good learner What learning habits do you think are useful Write your learning habits down.
Section B 3 (3a- Self Check)
一、教学目标
1. 掌握以下短语：on one's own , bit by bit, instead of
熟练运用以下短语：be interested in ; by listening to English songs; take notes ; worry about
掌握以下句型，为写作做准备：
There are three good ways to...
I think you should...
If you do this, you will...
It is also a good idea to...because...
You could try to improve your English by...
This will help you to...
通过对2b文章写作方式的学习，了解如何写提建议的文章。
熟知信件的格式。
学习用写信的方式给他人提出好的英语学习建议。
二、教学重难点
1. 掌握单词和句型
2. 能够运用所学的知识完成本单元的写作。
三、教学过程
Step 1 Free talk
Talk about how we can learn English well with your partner.
How can we learn English well
by taking part in relevant activities in English
by reading English story books
by listening to English songs
by watching English videos
Step 2 3a-3b
3a Your friend wants to improve his/her English and asks you for help. What are
the three best ways to learn and why Make some notes in the chart.
Best ways to learn Reasons Examples
1. Being interested in what you do If you are interested in something, your brain will be more active and … If you like music, you can learn English by listening to English songs.
Reading English books If you read English books that are well-written and show good use of the language, you can learn many new words and see how they are used. If you like to read, you can learn English by reading well-known storybooks like Harry Potter or simplified versions of famous books like Pride and Prejudice.
Watching English movies If you watch English movies, you can practice listening to natural speech and you can use the storyline, body language, actions and facial expressions to improve your understand. If you like to watch movies, you can learn English by watching popular movies.
3b Write a letter to your friend. Give him /her some advice about the best ways to learn English. Use your notes in 3a.
Use the following expressions to help you:
There are three good ways to …
I think you should…
If you do this, you will…
It is also a good idea to …because…
You could try to improve your English by…
This will help you to…
Sample
Dear Wenxin,
There are three good ways to learn English. One way is being interested in what you are doing. If you are interested in something, your brain will be more active and you will be more focused. If you like music, I think you should listen to English songs. If you do this, you will be able to improve your pronunciation.
It is also a good idea to read English books because well-written books can teach you many new words and how they are used.
You could try to improve your English by watching English movies. This will help you to improve your listening and speaking skills as you will have a chance to listen to natural speech.
I hope these three ways will work well for you!
Your friend,
Li Ting
Step 3 Self check
1. Fill in the blanks with the following words.
practice develop remember prepare
take notes until worry about everything
Are you stressed out each time you have a test You don’t have to be if you __________ smart study skills. Remember to ___________ in class and review them on your own or with friends after class. Then __________ what you learned by doing exercises. Try to study and _________ information bit by bit instead of waiting ________ the last minute to study ___________ at once. If you __________ well for a test, then there’s nothing to ___________!
Answers: develop, take notes, practice, remember, until, everything, prepare, worry about
2. Number these sentences in order to make a conversation.
_____What’s the matter
_____ Well, I practice my listening by listening to the tape over and over again until I can understand everything.
_____ So you want to practice your listening
_____ Hi, Jake. I need your help.
_____ Uh-huh. Do you have any advice
_____OK, I’ll try that.
_____ I have a listening test next week.
Answers: 2, 6,4,1,5,7,3
3. Give advice to these people.
1. Jane is a very slow reader.
She should improve her reading speed _________________________________.
2. Li Ming wants to improve his listening.
He could practice his listening __________________________________.
3. Meiping doesn’t know many English words.
She could learn more words ____________________________.
Answers:
1. by not reading word by word but reading word groups
2. by listening to tapes
3. by making word cards/ by reading English books
Step 4 Summary
Step 5 Exercises
根据短文内容，从方框中选择恰当的单词填空，注意形式变化。
repeat, grammar, partner, increase, pronounce, pattern, ability, sentence, attention, conversation
As China grows stronger and stronger, more and more foreign people have started to learn Chinese. However, many of them have (1)_______ it is very difficult to learn Chinese, especially at home without anyone's help. The problem has caught the (2)_______ of a famous AI company ( 人工智能公司) in China. To help foreigners learn Chinese, it has developed a smartphone app called iFlyChinese.
With the help of AI-based voice technologies, the app users can learn Chinese (3)_______ and quickly. When users speak into the app in their own languages, the app can turn the voice messages into Chinese. When they read (4)_______ in Chinese, it will give them feedback (反馈). It can also correct (更正) their mistakes in their (5)_______ and grammar. Finally, it will provide cards with words or pictures for users to practice and (6)_______.
With the help of the app, many users have got the (7)_______ to speak and use Chinese. Henry is one of them. He was (8)_______ in Australia. He started to learn Chinese two years ago. He has made great progress since he started to use the app. Now he can have (9)_______ with his friends in Chinese.
The app has been very popular in foreign countries since it was developed. The number of its users has (10)_______ very quickly. Now hundreds of thousands of people in more than one hundred countries are using the app.
Step 6 Homework
Finish your letter in 3b. If you’ve finished it in class, read it again and make some improvements.

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