Unit 1 Section B (2a-2e).pptx

Unit 1 How can we become good learners ? Section B 2a-2e Let’s talk about the good ways to learn English. Do you learn English by watching movies? What about writing letters to a pen pal in America? Do you have conversations with friends in English? 2 a What good learning habits can you think of? Make a list and discuss them with your partner. New words born be born with ability create brain active attention pay attention to v. 出生； adj. 天生的 天生具有 n. 能力；才能 v. 创造；创建 n. 大脑 adj. 活跃的；积极的 n. 注意；关注 注意；关注 New words connect connect...with overnight review knowledge lifelong wisely adv. 一夜之间；在夜间 v. & n. 回顾；复习 n. 知识；学问 adj. 终身的；毕生的 adv. 明智地；聪明地 v. （使）连接； 与 ....... 有联系 把 ...... 和 ....... 连接或联系起来 connect connect...with overnight review knowledge lifelong wisely 2b Read the passage quickly and check if any of the habits you listed in 2a are mentioned. Which four habits of successful learners can you find from the passage? USING DICTIONARIES This can help you find the definition that matches the context of the word in the text. How Can You Become a Successful Learner? Everyone is born with the ability to learn. But whether or not you can do this well depends on your learning habits. Research shows that successful learners have some good habits in common. Creating an interest in what they learn Studies show that if you are interested in something, your brain is more active and it is also easier for you to pay attention to it for a long time. Good learners often connect what they need to learn with something interesting . For example, if they need to learn English and they like music or sports, they can listen to English songs or watch sports programs in English. This way they will not get bored. Practicing and learning from mistakes Good learners think about what they are good at and what they need to practice more. Remember, “Use it or lose it.” Even if you learn something well, you will forget it unless you use it. “ Practice makes perfect. ” Good learners will keep practicing what they have learned, and they are not afraid of making mistakes. Alexander Graham Bell did not invent the telephone overnight. He succeeded by trying many times and learning from his mistakes. Developing their study skills It is not enough to just study hard. Good learners know the best way they can study . For example , they may take notes by writing down key words or by drawing mind maps. They also look for ways to review what they have learned. They may do this by reading their notes every day or by explaining the information to another student. Asking questions Good learners often ask questions during or after class. They even ask each other and try to find out the answers. Knowledge comes from questioning. Learning is a lifelong journey because every day brings something new. Everything that you learn becomes a part of you and changes you, so learn wisely and learn well. 2c Read the passage again and answer the questions. Does the writer think that everyone is born with the ability to learn well? Do you agree? Why or why not? No. No, I don’t. Because whether or not you can learn well depends on your learning habits. 2. Why is it a good idea to connect something you need t o learn with something you are interested in? Because if you are interested something, your brain is more active and it is also easier for you to pay attention to it for a long time. 3. What do the sayings “ U se it or lose it” and “ P ractice makes perfect” mean? Do you agree with them? U se it or lose it: If you stop doing something, you will forget how to do it. P ractice makes perfect: If you do something again and again, you will become very good at it. 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. 6. Do you agree that learning is a lifelong journey? Why or why not? 5. What study skills does the writer talk about? Do you have those study skills? Creating an interest in what you learn, practicing and leaning from mistakes, developing study skills and asking questions. Yes, I do./ No, I don’t. Yes, I do. Because every day brings something new. Language Points 1. Everyone is born with the ability to learn. But whether or not you can do this well depends on your learning habits. （ 1 ） be born 意为“ 天生，出生 ”为被动语态， be 动词通 常用 was 或 were ， born 为 bear 的过去式。 e.g. I was born in a small village. 我出生在一个小山村。 He was born to succeed in life. 他生来注定会成功。 (2) ability 在此处为 不可数名词 ，意为“ 能力 ”常构成短语 have the ability to do sth . ( 有能力做某事 ) 。 e.g. Man has the ability to speak. 人类有说话的能力。 (3) whether or not 意为“是否” whether 引导主语从句，不能与 if 替换。 e.g . whether she will come or not is still a problem. 她是否会来还是个问题。 2. 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. ac tive “ 活跃的，积极的 ” , 可作 表语或定语 。 常用短语： take an active part in 积极 参加 e.g. Although he is over 80, he is still very active. 他虽然年过八十，但是仍很活跃。 We all take an active part in the sports meeting. 我们都积极参加运动会。 (2) pay attention to 意为“ 注意，关注”，其中 to 为介词，其后可接名词、代词或动词 -ing 形式。 e.g. You’d better pay attention to this word in the English exam last time . 你 最好注意一下上次英语考试中的这个单词。 3. Good learners often connect what they need to learn with something interest ing . (1) connect…with… 意为“ 把 …… 和 …… 联系起来 ” 其中 connect 为 及物 动词，意为“（使 ） 连接； 与 …… 有联系 ”，其名词形式为 connection ，意为“连接；关系”。 e.g. Please don’t connect this lesson with that person. 请不要把这个人和那个人联系在一起。 (2) need 在此处为 及物动词 ，意为“需要” 其后跟 名词、代词、动词不定式或动词 -ing 形式 。 need 作 实义动词 时，既可用于 肯定句 ，也可用于 否定句 和 疑问句 ，构成否定和疑问句时要借助助动词 do/ does/ did . e.g. I need a lot of money now. 我现在很需要钱。 You need to take good care of your mother. 你要好好照顾你妈妈。 4. Good learners think about what they are good at and what they need to practice more. think about 意为“ 考虑 ”其后接 名词、代词、动词 -ing 形式或宾语从句。 e.g. They are thinking about a serious problem. 他们正在考虑一个严肃的问题。 (2) be good at “ 擅长 ” 同义于 do well in “ 在某方面做得好” e.g. He is good at English. = he does well in English. 他擅长英语。 5. They also look for ways to review what they have learned. (1) look for 意为“寻找” 后跟 名词或代词 作宾语。 e.g. They are looking for the missing child. 他们在寻找失踪的孩子。 【 比较 】look for, find 与 find out look for: 寻找，强调 寻找的动作和过程 ，是有 目的 得 寻找 。 find: 找到，发现，通常指 找到或发现具体的东西，也可指偶然发现某物或某种情况 ，强调结果。 find out: 弄清，查明，多指 通过调查、询问、研究后搞清楚、弄明白 ，含经过困难、曲折的意味 。 (2 ) review “ 复习；回顾 ” ，指 对已经发生过的事情进行总结以便从中吸取经验或加深印象。 e.g. They review their lessons every night . 他们 每夜都温习功课。 6 ． Knowledge comes from questioning. knowledge 意 为“ 知识；学问 ”属于不可数名词。 有时 在 knowledge 前可直接加上不定冠词 a ， have a knowledge of 表示“ 对 …… 有某程度的了解或熟悉。” 7 ． Everything that you learn becomes a part of you and changes you, so learn wisely and learn well . wisely 为副词，意 为“ 明智地；聪明地 ”，其形容词形式为 wise 。 e.g. The queen ruled her kingdom wisely . 女王 英明地统治着她的王国。 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. 2d 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 another way to become a successful learner is by trying to think about the same thing in different ways. B: I agree. I believe that ... 2e Homework 老师可以在这里布置作业奥 ~