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Module 7 English for you and me
外研·九年级下册
Unit 1 Have you ever been to an English corner
1. Know some key words and expressions.
2. Be able to describe your progress in English
learning with your partners.
3. Understand the importance of English and cultivate
the affection towards Chinese and strengthen the
sense of national pride.
Learning objectives
v. 成功；实现
prep. 包括；包含
n. 说某种语言的人
achieve
including
speaker
New words
China has _________ a lot in space industry.
achieved
Pictures and words
There are many English _________ around the world, __________the British, Americans and Australians.
speakers
including
Language is a tool in communicating with others and it is also a bridge to connect different countries around the world. Now more and more people can speak more than one language.
What language are you learning now
How do you learn English
Do you think it is difficult to learn English
Which aspect do you think is hard to
make progress
取得进步
Free talk
Look at the photo and answer the questions.
Which is more difficult...
1. speaking to your classmates or
speaking to people from the UK
or the US
2. doing English exercises or reading
English stories
3. understanding written English or spoken English
Listening and vocabulary
书面英语
英语口语
1
Ways of learning English
ways
Watch English programs or films on TV
read English newspapers and magazines
listen to tapes and follow
do more English exercises and exams
join English corners
learn to sing English songs
get an English tutor for help
2
Listen and choose the correct answer.
1. How has Tony’s dad made progress in learning
Chinese
a) He has been to classes.
b) He has practised it every day.
c) He did not do anything special.
Now Tony and his dad are talking about their experience in learning Chinese.
2. According to Tony’s dad, what do you need to
do to be good at a foreign language
a) You need to be very bright.
b) You need to work hard.
c) You need to go to classes.
3. What does Tony’s dad think about Chinese
a) It is easier than English.
b) It is more difficult than English.
c) It is as easy as English.
Tony: Have you made much progress with your Chinese,
Dad
Dad: Yes, I have. I’ve practised it every day. My level is
better than it was last year, even though I haven’t
been to classes. But my handwriting still isn’t very
good. I’ve still got some work to do on that. And I
still find reading Chinese quite difficult.
Listening Material
Tony: Do you think you have to be really smart to be
good at a foreign language
Dad: No, I don’t. Whatever you do, you have to make
an effort. I think Chinese is simpler than English,
anyway.
Tony: I wish I spoke Chinese as well as you do.
Dad: I think your Chinese is quite good already. I’m
really proud of you.
Watch the video and answer
Who are they Where are they
What are they talking about
Betty and Lingling are talking about learning experience about English in the library.
Now decide who might agree with the following sentences. Write B for Betty and L for Lingling.
1. English may not be difficult to learn as long as
you keep on trying. ___
2. Chinese may be more popular in the future. ___
3. Learning English can be a lot of fun. ___
4. English is my favourite subject at school. ___
L
L
L
B
Task 1
Task 2
Has Lingling made progress in English
What does Lingling think of learning English
Listen again without references and find out the answers to the questions.
Yes, she has achieved a lot.
English is difficult to learn at the beginning.
But if you keep trying, you will make progress quickly and find a lot of fun in learning it.
What is Betty’s advice for Lingling
Lingling can go to an English corner to improve her spoken English.
What language will be more and more popular in the future in Betty’s view
Chinese.
Task 3
1. Some people think English is difficult to learn because
_____________________________________________.
2. You’ll find a lot of fun in learning English if_______
_____________________________________________.
3. You can go to an English corner if ________________
_____________________________________.
it requires too much effort to learn it well
you keep trying
you want
to practise your spoken English
Complete the sentences in your own words.
4. It is good to meet other speakers of English, although
_____________________________________________.
5. Lingling does not have to go to an English corner
because ______________________________________.
you can not speak English very well.
she can speak with Betty whenever they meet
3
Listen and read.
How much progress do you think you’ve made in English this year, Lingling
I think I’ve achieved a lot. I hope my
English is good enough for the exams,
anyway. It’s also the subject that I’m best at,
although my spoken English is not that good.
不可数名词，进步；进展
make progress in…在……方面取得进步；
progress前常用much, great, rapid等词修饰。
that引导的定语从句，修饰subject.
I can see you really enjoy learning English. Some people think English is too difficult and it requires too much effort to learn it well.
English is difficult to learn at the beginning. But if you keep trying, you can make progress quickly and find a lot of fun in learning it. I hope I can continue to make progress next year.
keep doing sth. 继续做某事；一直做某事，表示持续不断地做某事。
I think you’ve done really well. Have you ever been to an English corner
You mean those clubs where people go to practise their English I always thought they were for people who speak good English already.
Well, I went to an English corner once, and there were some people who didn’t speak English very well. But they were happy to try, and other people, including some English speakers from the UK and the US, were happy to talk to them.
I don’t have to go to an English corner. I can speak English with you whenever we meet.
including 介词；包含，后接名词、代词或动词-ing形式构成介宾短语，其前常用逗号与其他成分隔开。
Yes, I’m always happy to speak to you in English. At the same time, you can also help me with my Chinese. I think Chinese will be more and more popular in the future.
I hope…
… is not that good
Everyday English
Complete the questions with the correct form of the words in the box.
1. How much have you __________ this year in English
Have you made much __________
2. How can you get more practice with English _________
from the UK and the US
3. What does it __________ to learn English well
achieved
speakers
require
progress
5
achieve progress require speaker
How much have you achieved this year in English
How can you get more practice with English speakers
I think I achieved a lot. I hope my English is good enough for exams.
I can join the English club and make friends with foreigners.
Now work in pairs. Ask and answer.
What does it require to learn English well
In my view…
Read and predict which words the speaker is likely to stress.
English is difficult to learn at the beginning. But if you keep trying, you can make progress quickly and find a lot of fun in learning it. I hope I can continue to make progress next year.
Pronunciation and speaking
Now listen and check.
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英语句子中，需要重读的词称为句子重音。一般来说，实词（名词、实义动词、形容词、副词等）需要重读，虚词（介词、连词、冠词等）不需要重读。
English is difficult to learn at the beginning. But if you keep trying, you can make progress quickly and find a lot of fun in learning it. I hope I can continue to make progress next year.
Read the paragraph in Activity 6 aloud.
7
Pay attention to the stress and imitate more.
Read the paragraph aloud. Make sure you stress the important words.
8
Well, I went to an English corner once, and there were some people who didn’t speak English very well. But they were happy to try, and other people, including some English speakers from the UK and the US, were happy to talk to them.
Now listen and check.
Work in pairs. Talk about your progress in English. Use your answers in Activity 5 to help you.
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— Do you think you’ve made any progress in English
this year
— Yes, I do. I’ve learnt a lot of new words, although...
Do you think you’ve made any progress in English this year
Yes, I do. I’ve learnt a lot of new words, although I have trouble pronouncing some of them.
How do you learn English well
By listening more and practicing more…
…
…
Read the conversation in Part 3.
2. Talk about your progress in English with your
partners and share your methods of learning
English with each other.
Homework
