(共35张PPT)
外研 八年级上
You should smile at her!
Unit 2
Module 1
How to learn English
How to give advice
1. 为什么不把他写下来呢?
____________write it down
= __________write it down
2. You _______ always speak English in class.
3. 每天检查你的词汇笔记,这真是一个好办法。
________________check your vocabulary notebook every day.
4. How about listening to the radio
= _____________ listening to the radio
5. 但是尽量尝试不要逐字翻译。
But __________ translate every word.
should
It’s a good idea to
What about
try not to
Why don’t you
Why not
Jenny wants to be healthier.
Can you give her some advice
(Make at least 5 sentences)
1. eat more fruit
2. go to bed at 9:00
3. take more exercise
4. drink more water
…
1. To understand the problems in learning English and the relevant advice given to improve English
2. To learn to give some advice on English learning
Objectives:
What problems do you have in learning English
learning
grammar
memorizing
words
pronunciation
listening
writing
reading
speaking
Talk about problems you have with…
① understanding English
② speaking English
③ learning vocabulary
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Pair work
P4
* understanding English
1. speak too fast;
2. use a lot of new words
* Speaking English
1. can’t speak fast enough;
2. poor pronunciation
* Leaning vocabulary
1. can’t remember new words;
2. too many words to remember
Possible problems for reference:
Several students have some trouble in learning English.
They are asking the Language Doctor for help.
Listen and read. Then finish the following tasks.
Reading strategy (阅读策略):
Read fast to get key words (关键词) and key sentences (关键句).
Don’t worry about the new words.
Before you read
1
2
3
Skim the text and complete the passage.
Many students ________ advice ______ how to ________their English. They have _____ basic questions.
The first question is about _________________________________; the second is _________ and the third is ___________.
understanding English films and songs
speaking
vocabulary
ask for
about
improve
three
Task 1
Read Para2-3 about Li Hao’s problem to see why he doesn’t understand much when he watches English films and listens to English songs.
2. What can he do
Task 2
Maybe he doesn’t repeat that.
He should watch and listen several times and guess the meaning of the new words.
He should also talk about the English films or songs with friends.
Each time he will learn something new.
You can use “how old are you” to start a conversation.
Many people are shy when they speak English.
Before you begin, you should smile and remember this: Do not be shy, just try.
Read Para 4-5 about Wang Fan’s problem to mark T (true) or F (false).
Task 3
He should write 4 or 5 words a day on pieces of paper and place them in his room, read the words when he sees them, and try to use them.
Read Para 6-7 about Zhang Lei’s problem and answer:
1. Why does he forget new words quickly
2. What can he do
Maybe because he wants to remember all the words at a time and doesn’t review them often.
Task 4
Read the passage and mark T (true) or F (false).
( )Many students ask for help about making their English better.
( )Li Hao likes English films and songs.
( )Wang Fan often talks with his foreign teacher.
( )It’s a good way to start a conversation by saying “Hello! How are you ”
( )Zhang Lei remembers the new words quickly.
T
T
F
T
F
Task 5
is afraid to talk
forgets
Complete the sentences.
1. A good way to learn English well is to ________________________________________.
2. Don’t be ____, just try. Before you begin to speak to your English teacher, _________________________.
3. If you want to remember new words, the best way is to _______________________________
_______________________________________
__________________________, and _______________.
watch English films and listen to English songs
you should smile at her / him
write four or five words a day on pieces of paper, place them in your room and read them when you see them
try to use them
shy
Task 6
Read the passage and find out what problems the students have.
2
1. Li Tao likes watching English films and listening to English songs, but he doesn’t understand very much.
2. Wang Fan has a foreign teacher at school but he is too shy to speak to her.
3. Zhang Lei always forgets new words quickly.
P4
Task 7
Complete the table.
Advice from Diana
Li Hao
Wang Fan
Zhang Lei
1. watch and listen several times;
2. guess the meaning of the new words; 3. talk about the films or songs with friends
1. say “Hello! How are you ” “Do you like China ” to start a conversation;
2. smile before speaking;
3. don’t be shy; 4. just try.
1. write four or five words a day on pieces of paper and place them in your room;
2. read the words when you see them;
3. try to use them
3
P4
Task 8
Task 9
Can you find some expressions of giving advice in the passage
常见的提建议的几种句型:
I advise you to… 我建议你…
You can … 你可以…
There are good/great ways to…
这些是很好的方式去…
You should… 你应该…
Remember … 记得……
I suggest you … 我建议你…
Try to do… 试着做某事
Complete the passage with the correct form of the words in the box.
advise basic conversation
improve meaning shy suggest
4
P5
Task 10
Diana, the Language Doctor, gives some (1)______ advice about learning English. She (2) _______ you to talk about films and songs, and guess the (3)_________ of the new words. The second piece of advice is this: Start your (4)___________ with greetings or question. She (5)________ that you smile before you speak and do not feel (6)______. Finally, (7)________ your vocabulary with four or five new words every day.
meaning
advises
basic
conversation
improve
shy
suggests
Retell the passage with the help of the table.
Student Question Advice
Li Hao doesn’t understand English films and English songs watch/ listen/ several times/ guess the meaning/ talk about/ with your friends
Wang Fan too shy to speak to the teacher from the US start a conversation/ greeting/question/ smile at/ don’t be shy
Zhang Lei forgets the new words quickly write four or five words a day/ place/ room/ read/ see/ use them
Student A
plays the role of the Language Doctor.
Other students ask for advice.
Students: I find it’s hard for me to improve …
Language doctor:
I think you should … / It’s a good idea to …
Example
English learners
speaking
listening
writing
reading
g_______
p___________
p_________
v_________
ronunciation
rammar
unctuation
ocabulary
For reference
Writing
Check (√) what you are good at or not good at in English.
5
What I am good at What I am not good at
Listening
Speaking
Reading
Writing
P5
6
Read the letter from Lingling and point out the structure.
Dear Diana,
I understand English in the classroom, but it is sometimes hard to understand American and British people. Can you help me
Thanks,
Lingling
P5
称呼
正文
签名
希望得到建议
提出问题
Think of your problem in learning English and write a similar letter to Diana asking for advice.
Possible writing:
Dear Diana,
I like reading in English, but I think a whole book is too hard and takes a long time to finish. There are a lot of words I don’t know. What can I read in English
Thanks.
Xing
Work in pairs. Read your partner’s letter. Write your advice.
Dear Lingling,
You should watch films and TV
programmes in English…
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P5
1. ask for advice
2. advise sb. to do sth.
3. be afraid to
4. It’s hard to do…
5. What can/should I do
6. You should…
7. I also advise you to talk about…
本课时主要短语和句型
总结回顾
Quiz
I. 根据句意及汉语提示完成下列单词。
Can you give me some advice on how to
_______ (改善) my listening in English
2. It’s _______ (合乎常理的) to forget new words.
3. This little girl is very ____ (害羞的). She is afraid to speak in front of class.
4. This ___________ (对话) about shopping is very important. Please read it again.
5. What are the three _____ (基础的) questions about learning English
improve
natural
shy
conversation
basic
II. 用所给单词或短语的恰当形式完成句子。
quick; smile at; suggest;
understand; ask for
Many students in my class have
problems with _____________ English.
2. I remember English words slowly and forget them ________. What should I do
3. When we meet the girl, she often ___________ us.
4. The doctor __________ my father he should eat a little meat every day.
5. I will go to ________ some advice about this trip to the Great Wall.
understanding
quickly
smiles at
suggests
ask for
Now 2 minutes to test your spelling.
1. English-Chinese
conversation vocabulary natural quickly shy time
2. Chinese-English
放置 请求(给予) 建议,提议 改进,改善 向……提出意见, 忠告
When finishing, exchange your papers to see who does the best.
1. Read more articles in Learning English.
2. Finish the exercises in Learning English.
3. Preview Language in use on P6-9.