Unit 5 Languages Around the World Book One
Unit 5 Languages Around the World
Part Six - Reading for Writing
-有关英语学习的建议信
Pre-writing
Learning to write after the model
Learning English Wang Le Hi, everybody, what are your biggest problems with learning English Liu Wen Hi! I’ve been studying English① since primary school. I used to get high marks in English, but now I’m having a lot of trouble with my listening. When I listen to native English speakers talking② in a video, I can catch only a few words. I can never quite get the main idea. Any advice③ Jia Xin Listening to English radio programs helps me get used to how fast native speakers talk④. I also repeat what I hear⑤ to help myself to experience the feeling of the language⑥. Sometimes I even record my voice so I can listen to myself and compare my pronunciation with the radio host’s! My biggest headache is how to be polite in English⑦. It's so much easier to just say “Open the window!”, but in English that can sound really terrible. I have to think about who I’m talking to⑧ and then decide whether to say⑨ “Open the window, please!” or “Could you open the window, please ” or even longer “Would you mind opening the window, please ” Li Rui Yeah, that's really hard! I think it all depends on who you're talking to⑩. If I am talking to a close friend, I can use short requests, like “Open the window” - our relationship is close and we’re equals, so I am only need a few words to bridge the gap between us. But if I am talking to someone who isn't very close to me, I must make my request longer - and I must make it a question , not a demand, e.g. , “Could you open the window, please If I am talking to someone senior to me , then I should say “Would you mind opening the window, please ” For me, vocabulary is my biggest problem - there are just SO MANY new words! I can’t keep all the new vocabulary straight in my head, and I certainly can't remember how to use them all properly. HELP!
Word and Expressions
problems with ... 方面的问题 【短语扩展】have problems with sth. 在某方面有问题
get high marks in 在...上的高分
catch v. 听清楚，领会，赶上
never quite get 口语常用表达，指说话人往往能听懂部分词句，但不保证完全听懂了，近似表达 can’t always get sth.
record v. 录音，记录 n. 记录，记载
host n. 节目主持人，主人，东道主 v.主办 【词汇扩展】hostess n. 女主持人，女主人
headache n. 令人头痛的人（或事），麻烦，头痛
close friend 亲密的朋友
relationship n. 关系，联系
bridge v. 消除（分歧），弥合（差异） n. 桥
Grammar
have been studying 现在完成进行时，表示从过去某时开始一直延续到现在的动作
listen to native English speakers talking为谓+宾+宾补的结构，_________ 为宾补
Any advice 省略句；完整形式为Have you got any advice 或 Do you have any advice
how fast native speakers talk 为______从句
what I hear 为_______从句
to help myself to experience the feeling of the language to do不定式做________
how to be polite in English 疑问词+动词不定式，作表语
who I’m talking to 为_________从句，who 在从句中作_______
whether to say whether +动词不定式，作宾语
who you're talking to 为_________从句，who 在从句中作_______
make my request longer make + 宾+ 宾补，宾补为________
make it a question make + 宾+ 宾补，宾补为________
senior to me 形容词短语作后置定语
Preparation for writing—Words and phrases
idiom n. 习语，成语 pronunciation n. 发音 grammar n. 语法
practice n. 练习 splendid adj. 灿烂的，辉煌的；(口语)极好的 master vt. 精通，掌握
refer to/consult a dictionary 查字典 have a grasp of＝have a command of 掌握 focus one’s attention on＝concentrate on 集中(注意力，精力)于
enlarge/expand one’s vocabulary 扩大词汇量 follow/take one’s advice 听从某人劝告 communicate with sb. 与某人交流
form the habit of reading 养成阅读习惯
While-writing
Write a letter about how to improve listening skills after you read the following blog.
Hi! I’ve been studying English since primary school. I used to get high marks in English, but now I’m having a lot of trouble with my listening. When I listen to native English speakers talking in a video, I can catch only a few words. I can never quite get the main idea. Any advice
Step 1 List the outline of the passage.
Step 2 List the words, phrases and sentences.
Words and phrases
memorize v. 记住 passage n. 一段 pronunciation n. 发音
listening skills 听力技巧 ask for advice 征求意见 English videos 英语影像资料
watch English movies 看英语电影 get a better understanding of 更好地了解
Sentences
①我很高兴读了你向我征求关于如何提高英语听力技巧的建议的博客。(疑问词＋不定式)
I’m glad to read your blog asking for my advice on how to improve English listening skills.
②首先，我认为我们应该记住尽可能多的单词，尤其是它们的发音。(first of all)
First of all, I think we should memorize as many words as possible, especially their pronunciation.
③只有到那时，我们听录音时才能意识到这个词的确切含义。(only then)
Only then can we realize what exactly the word is when we listen to the audio.
④更重要的是，我们还可以做一些听力练习。(do exercises)
What’s more, we can also do some listening exercises.
⑤问自己一些关于我们听到的短文的问题，这样我们就能更好地理解短文，并从短文中获得更多的信息。(祈使句＋so句型)
Ask ourselves some questions about the passage we hear, so we can get a better understanding of the passage and get more information from the passage.
Step 3 Draft the article by using the following words.
first of all, then, for example, in this way, what’s more
Dear Peter,
I’m glad to read your blog asking for my advice on how to improve English listening skills.
Here are a few suggestions. First of all, I think we should memorize as many words as possible, especially their pronunciation. Only then can we realize what exactly the word is when we listen to the audio. Then we should do practice as much as we can.For example, we could listen to the English videos, songs as well as watching English movies. In this way, we can practice our listening skills and improve it. What’s more, we can also do some listening exercises. Ask ourselves some questions about the passage we hear, so we can get a better understanding of the passage and get more information from the passage.
I hope you will find these suggestions helpful.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
亮点表达
We are supposed to learn English well because having a good command of English means more opportunities in the future.
我们理应学好英语，因为精通英语意味着在将来有更多的机会。
Grammar must be learned through language, and not language through grammar.
必须从语言中学习语法，而不是从语法中学习语言。
Don’t worry if you have any trouble in studying Chinese, and just take your time.
学汉语有困难时不要着急，慢慢来。
I like English very much, so I often have fun learning English. 我很喜欢英语，因此我经常感觉学英语很有趣。
Keeping a diary is an effective way to improve writing. 记日记是提高写作水平的一个有效方法。
The way to learn a language is to practise speaking it as often as possible.
学习一门语言的方法就是要尽可能经常地练习说。
My hard work pays off, and I am quite proud of what I have achieved/the progress I have made in English.
我的努力没有白费，我为自己在英语方面所取得的进步感到骄傲。
It is important to take an English course, as you will be able to learn from the teachers and practice speaking English with your fellow students.
参加英语课程很重要，因为你能向老师学习并和你的同学一起练习说英语。
By learning English we can broaden our horizons and increase our knowledge in various fields.
通过学英语我们能够开阔视野，增加我们各领域的知识。Unit 5 Languages Around the World Book One中小学教育资源及组卷应用平台
Unit 5 Languages Around the World
Part Six - Reading for Writing
-有关英语学习的建议信
Pre-writing
Learning to write after the model
Learning English Wang Le Hi, everybody, what are your biggest problems with learning English Liu Wen Hi! I’ve been studying English① since primary school. I used to get high marks in English, but now I’m having a lot of trouble with my listening. When I listen to native English speakers talking② in a video, I can catch only a few words. I can never quite get the main idea. Any advice③ Jia Xin Listening to English radio programs helps me get used to how fast native speakers talk④. I also repeat what I hear⑤ to help myself to experience the feeling of the language⑥. Sometimes I even record my voice so I can listen to myself and compare my pronunciation with the radio host’s! My biggest headache is how to be polite in English⑦. It's so much easier to just say “Open the window!”, but in English that can sound really terrible. I have to think about who I’m talking to⑧ and then decide whether to say⑨ “Open the window, please!” or “Could you open the window, please ” or even longer “Would you mind opening the window, please ” Li Rui Yeah, that's really hard! I think it all depends on who you're talking to⑩. If I am talking to a close friend, I can use short requests, like “Open the window” - our relationship is close and we’re equals, so I am only need a few words to bridge the gap between us. But if I am talking to someone who isn't very close to me, I must make my request longer - and I must make it a question , not a demand, e.g. , “Could you open the window, please If I am talking to someone senior to me , then I should say “Would you mind opening the window, please ” For me, vocabulary is my biggest problem - there are just SO MANY new words! I can’t keep all the new vocabulary straight in my head, and I certainly can't remember how to use them all properly. HELP!
Word and Expressions
problems with ... 方面的问题 【短语扩展】have problems with sth. 在某方面有问题
get high marks in 在...上的高分
catch v. 听清楚，领会，赶上
never quite get 口语常用表达，指说话人往往能听懂部分词句，但不保证完全听懂了，近似表达 can’t always get sth.
record v. 录音，记录 n. 记录，记载
host n. 节目主持人，主人，东道主 v.主办 【词汇扩展】hostess n. 女主持人，女主人
headache n. 令人头痛的人（或事），麻烦，头痛
close friend 亲密的朋友
relationship n. 关系，联系
bridge v. 消除（分歧），弥合（差异） n. 桥
Grammar
have been studying 现在完成进行时，表示从过去某时开始一直延续到现在的动作
listen to native English speakers talking为谓+宾+宾补的结构，_________ 为宾补 现在分词短语
Any advice 省略句；完整形式为Have you got any advice 或 Do you have any advice
how fast native speakers talk 为______从句 宾语
what I hear 为_______从句 宾语
to help myself to experience the feeling of the language to do不定式做________ 目的状语
how to be polite in English 疑问词+动词不定式，作表语
who I’m talking to 为_________从句，who 在从句中作_______ 宾语；宾语
whether to say whether +动词不定式，作宾语
who you're talking to 为_________从句，who 在从句中作_______ 宾语；宾语
make my request longer make + 宾+ 宾补，宾补为________longer
make it a question make + 宾+ 宾补，宾补为________ a question
senior to me 形容词短语作后置定语
Preparation for writing—Words and phrases
idiom n. 习语，成语 pronunciation n. 发音 grammar n. 语法
practice n. 练习 splendid adj. 灿烂的，辉煌的；(口语)极好的 master vt. 精通，掌握
refer to/consult a dictionary 查字典 have a grasp of＝have a command of 掌握 focus one’s attention on＝concentrate on 集中(注意力，精力)于
enlarge/expand one’s vocabulary 扩大词汇量 follow/take one’s advice 听从某人劝告 communicate with sb. 与某人交流
form the habit of reading 养成阅读习惯
While-writing
Write a letter about how to improve listening skills after you read the following blog.
Hi! I’ve been studying English since primary school. I used to get high marks in English, but now I’m having a lot of trouble with my listening. When I listen to native English speakers talking in a video, I can catch only a few words. I can never quite get the main idea. Any advice
Step 1 List the outline of the passage.
Step 2 List the words, phrases and sentences.
Words and phrases
memorize v. 记住 passage n. 一段 pronunciation n. 发音
listening skills 听力技巧 ask for advice 征求意见 English videos 英语影像资料
watch English movies 看英语电影 get a better understanding of 更好地了解
Sentences
①我很高兴读了你向我征求关于如何提高英语听力技巧的建议的博客。(疑问词＋不定式)
I’m glad to read your blog asking for my advice on how to improve English listening skills.
②首先，我认为我们应该记住尽可能多的单词，尤其是它们的发音。(first of all)
First of all, I think we should memorize as many words as possible, especially their pronunciation.
③只有到那时，我们听录音时才能意识到这个词的确切含义。(only then)
Only then can we realize what exactly the word is when we listen to the audio.
④更重要的是，我们还可以做一些听力练习。(do exercises)
What’s more, we can also do some listening exercises.
⑤问自己一些关于我们听到的短文的问题，这样我们就能更好地理解短文，并从短文中获得更多的信息。(祈使句＋so句型)
Ask ourselves some questions about the passage we hear, so we can get a better understanding of the passage and get more information from the passage.
Step 3 Draft the article by using the following words.
first of all, then, for example, in this way, what’s more
Dear Peter,
I’m glad to read your blog asking for my advice on how to improve English listening skills.
Here are a few suggestions. First of all, I think we should memorize as many words as possible, especially their pronunciation. Only then can we realize what exactly the word is when we listen to the audio. Then we should do practice as much as we can.For example, we could listen to the English videos, songs as well as watching English movies. In this way, we can practice our listening skills and improve it. What’s more, we can also do some listening exercises. Ask ourselves some questions about the passage we hear, so we can get a better understanding of the passage and get more information from the passage.
I hope you will find these suggestions helpful.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
亮点表达
We are supposed to learn English well because having a good command of English means more opportunities in the future.
我们理应学好英语，因为精通英语意味着在将来有更多的机会。
Grammar must be learned through language, and not language through grammar.
必须从语言中学习语法，而不是从语法中学习语言。
Don’t worry if you have any trouble in studying Chinese, and just take your time.
学汉语有困难时不要着急，慢慢来。
I like English very much, so I often have fun learning English. 我很喜欢英语，因此我经常感觉学英语很有趣。
Keeping a diary is an effective way to improve writing. 记日记是提高写作水平的一个有效方法。
The way to learn a language is to practise speaking it as often as possible.
学习一门语言的方法就是要尽可能经常地练习说。
My hard work pays off, and I am quite proud of what I have achieved/the progress I have made in English.
我的努力没有白费，我为自己在英语方面所取得的进步感到骄傲。
It is important to take an English course, as you will be able to learn from the teachers and practice speaking English with your fellow students.
参加英语课程很重要，因为你能向老师学习并和你的同学一起练习说英语。
By learning English we can broaden our horizons and increase our knowledge in various fields.
通过学英语我们能够开阔视野，增加我们各领域的知识。
