Unit 9 LEARNING
LESSON 2 LANGUAGE LEARNING TIPS
一、英译汉（答案见汉译英）。
1. simplified /'s mpl fa d/ adj.________________
2. classic / kl s k/ adj.________________
3. unfamiliar / nf m li (r)/ adj.________________
4. memorise /'mem ra z/ vt.________________
5. strategy / str t d i/ n.________________
6. effectively / fekt vli/ adv.________________
7. beyond /b j nd/ prep.________________
8. recommend / rek mend/ vt.________________
9. novel / n vl/ n.________________
10. sufficient /s f nt/ adj.________________
11. input / np t/ n.________________
12. normally / n :m li/ adv.________________
13. context / k ntekst/ n.________________
14. chunk /t k/ n.________________
15. acquire / kwa (r)/ vt.________________
16. be honoured to do sth. /bi n d t du s mθ / ________________
17. odd / d/ adj.________________
18. soccer / s k (r)/ n.________________
19. subway / s bwe / n.________________
20. in one way or another / n w n we :(r) n (r)/ ________________
21. worldwide / w :ldwa d/ adj.________________
二、用荧光笔在文中标出本单元单词，在语篇中熟记词汇。
Effective Language Learning Strategies
Dr. Smith shares tips for learning English effectively. He recommends going beyond the classroom by reading simplified classic books and novels to gain sufficient input. This strategy helps learners acquire language naturally. Without sufficient exposure, progress is slow.
When meeting unfamiliar words, avoid rushing to memorise them. Instead, guess meanings from context. Learning chunks like "open the book" is more useful than single words, as native speakers normally do.
For grammar, memorising rules alone is ineffective. Practice in real contexts—like writing sentences—to learn more effectively.
English is used worldwide, but differences exist in one way or another. For example, "football" in British English is soccer in American English, and their subway is called "underground" in the UK. These variations may seem odd, but understanding them is key. As a teacher, I am honoured to explain these fascinating facts!
短文填词：根据中文翻译拼写词汇。
Effective Language Learning Strategies
Dr. Smith shares tips for learning English __________. He __________ going __________ the classroom by reading __________ __________ books and __________ to gain __________ __________. This __________ helps learners __________ language naturally. Without __________ exposure, progress is slow.
When meeting __________ words, avoid rushing to __________ them. Instead, guess meanings from __________. Learning __________ like "open the book" is more useful than single words, as native speakers __________ do.
For grammar, __________ rules alone is ineffective. Practice in real __________—like writing sentences—to learn more __________.
English is used __________, but differences exist __________. For example, "football" in British English is __________ in American English, and their __________ is called "underground" in the UK. These variations may seem __________, but understanding them is key. As a teacher, I __________ explain these fascinating facts!
四、短文翻译。
高效语言学习策略
史密斯博士分享了高效学习英语的技巧。他建议走出课堂，通过阅读简易经典书籍和小说来获取足够的语言输入。这种策略能帮助学习者自然习得语言 —— 缺乏足够的接触，进步就会很缓慢。
遇到生词时，不要急于记忆，而是要结合上下文猜测词义。学习 “打开书” 这类语块比单独记忆单词更有用，因为母语者通常就是这样使用语言的。
至于语法，单纯记忆规则是无效的。在真实语境中练习 —— 比如写句子 —— 才能更有效地掌握语法。
英语在全球范围内被使用，但各地的用法存在这样或那样的差异。例如，英式英语中的 “football” 在美式英语中是 “soccer”（足球）；美式英语的 “subway”（地铁）在英国被称为 “underground”。这些差异可能看起来有些奇怪，但理解它们至关重要。作为一名教师，我很荣幸能为大家讲解这些有趣的知识！
五、答案。
1. effectively 2. recommends 3. beyond 4. simplified 5. classic 6. novels 7. sufficient
8. input 9. strategy 10. acquire 11. sufficient 12. unfamiliar 13. memorise 14. context 15. chunks 16. normally 17. memorising 18. contexts 19. effectively 20. worldwide
21. in one way or another 22. soccer 23. subway 24. odd 25. am honoured to
汉译英（答案见英译汉）。
1. ________________ /'s mpl fa d/ adj.简化了的
2. ________________ / kl s k/ adj.经典的
3. ________________ / nf m li (r)/ adj.不熟悉的,不了解的
4. ________________ /'mem ra z/ vt.记住;熟记
5. ________________ / str t d i/ n.策略;战略;规划
6. ________________ / fekt vli/ adv.有效地
7. ________________ /b j nd/ prep.超出……范围
8. ________________ / rek mend/ vt.推荐;建议
9. ________________ / n vl/ n.小说
10. ________________ /s f nt/ adj.充足的
11. ________________ / np t/ n.输入;投入
12. ________________ / n :m li/ adv.通常,平常
13. ________________ / k ntekst/ n.上下文;语境;背景
14. ________________ /t k/ n.语块
15. ________________ / kwa (r)/ vt.学习,获得(知识,技能)
16. ________________ /bi n d t du s mθ / 很荣幸做某事
17. ________________ / d/ adj.奇特的
18. ________________ / s k (r)/ n.(美)足球
19. ________________ / s bwe / n.(美)地铁
20. ________________ / n w n we :(r) n (r)/ 不管怎样
21. ________________ / w :ldwa d/ a.&ad.遍及世界的;在全世界Unit 9 LEARNING
LESSON 3 THE SECRETS OF YOUR MEMORY
一、英译汉（答案见汉译英）。
1. arrangement / re nd m nt/ n.________________
2. childhood / t a ldh d/ n.________________
3. emotional / m nl/ adj.________________
4. excitement / k sa tm nt/ n.________________
5. as a result / z r z lt/ ________________
6. photographic / f t gr f k/ adj.________________
7. digit / d d t/ n.________________
8. pi /pa / n.________________
9. helicopter / hel k pt (r)/ n.________________
10. publish / p bl / vt.________________
11. curve /k :v/ n.________________
12. sharp / ɑ:p/ adj.________________
13. timely / ta mli/ adj.________________
14. cell /sel/ n.________________
15. periodically / p r ' d kl / adv.________________
16. take it easy /te k t i:zi/ ________________
17. memorisation / mem ra 'ze n/ n.________________
18. technique /tek ni:k/ n.________________
二、用荧光笔在文中标出本单元单词，在语篇中熟记词汇。
The Secrets of Your Memory
Memory expert Jemima Gryaznov explains key truths about memory. We remember childhood events well due to strong emotional connections, like fear or excitement. Retelling stories helps fix memories, as a result of repetition.
Some claim to have photographic memory, like Daniel Tammet recalling 22,514 digits of pi, or Stephen Wiltshire drawing cities after a helicopter ride. Yet, no scientific proof exists. For daily memorisation, focus on key ideas and group similar concepts—a useful technique.
Forgetting new words is natural. Hermann Ebbinghaus published the "forgetting curve": memory loss is sharpest right after learning. Timely review combats this. Review periodically, especially within 24 hours, to strengthen recall.
Young people needn’t worry. Memory peaks at 25 (200 facts/second!), though cells decline after 40. Take it easy—your memory is strong now! For better recall, link new information to emotions or known facts.
短文填词：根据中文翻译拼写词汇。
The Secrets of Your Memory
Memory expert Jemima Gryaznov explains key truths about memory. We remember __________ events well due to strong __________ connections, like fear or __________. Retelling stories helps fix memories, __________ of repetition.
Some claim to have __________ memory, like Daniel Tammet recalling 22,514 __________ of __________, or Stephen Wiltshire drawing cities after a __________ ride. Yet, no scientific proof exists. For daily __________, focus on key ideas and group similar concepts—a useful __________.
Forgetting new words is natural. Hermann Ebbinghaus __________ed the "forgetting __________": memory loss is __________est right after learning. __________ review combats this. Review __________, especially within 24 hours, to strengthen recall.
Young people needn’t worry. Memory peaks at 25 (200 facts/second!), though __________ decline after 40. __________—your memory is strong now! For better recall, link new information to emotions or known facts.
四、短文翻译。
记忆的奥秘
记忆专家杰迈玛 格里亚兹诺夫揭示了关于记忆的关键真相。我们对童年往事记忆深刻，是因为它们与强烈的情感相关联 —— 比如恐惧或兴奋。反复讲述这些故事有助于巩固记忆，这得益于重复的作用。
有人声称拥有过目不忘的记忆力，比如丹尼尔 塔米特能记住圆周率的 22514 位数字，或是斯蒂芬 威尔特希尔在乘坐直升机游览后就能画出整座城市的样貌。然而，这种 “过目不忘” 的能力尚无科学依据。对于日常记忆而言，聚焦核心观点并将相似概念归类，是一种实用技巧。
忘记新学的单词是很自然的事。赫尔曼 艾宾浩斯提出了 “遗忘曲线”：刚学完时，记忆的流失最为迅速。及时复习能对抗这种遗忘。定期回顾，尤其是在 24 小时内复习，能强化记忆的提取能力。
年轻人无需担忧。记忆力在 25 岁时达到顶峰（每秒能记住 200 个信息点！），尽管 40 岁后记忆细胞会逐渐衰退。放轻松 —— 你的记忆力现在正处于强劲状态！若想提升记忆效果，可以将新信息与情感或已知事实联系起来。
五、答案。
1. childhood 2. emotional 3. excitement 4. as a result 5. photographic 6. digits 7. pi
8. helicopter 9. memorisation 10. technique 11. published 12. curve 13. sharp 14. Timely 15. periodically 16. cells 17. Take it easy
汉译英（答案见英译汉）。
1. ________________ / re nd m nt/ n.计划;安排
2. ________________ / t a ldh d/ n.童年,儿童时代
3. ________________ / m nl/ adj.情感上的;情绪上的
4. ________________ / k sa tm nt/ n.兴奋,激动
5. ________________ / z r z lt/ 作为结果
6. ________________ / f t gr f k/ adj.详细准确的;照片的
7. ________________ / d d t/ n.(0 9的任何一个)数字
8. ________________ /pa / n.圆周率
9. ________________ / hel k pt (r)/ n.直升机
10. ________________ / p bl / vt.&vi.出版;发表;刊登
11. ________________ /k :v/ n.曲线,弧线
12. ________________ / ɑ:p/ adj.急剧的,猛烈的;尖的
13. ________________ / ta mli/ adj.适时的,及时的
14. ________________ /sel/ n.细胞
15. ________________ / p r ' d kl / adv.定期地
16. ________________ /te k t i:zi/ 放轻松
17. ________________ / mem ra 'ze n/ n.记忆
18. ________________ /tek ni:k/ n.技巧,手法Unit 9 LEARNING
TOPIC TALK + LESSON 1 ACTIVE LEARNING
一、英译汉（答案见汉译英）。
1. approach / pr t / n.________________
2. geometry /d i m tri/ n.________________
3. partner / pɑ:tn (r)/ n.________________
4. brush up on /br p n/ ________________
5. reflect /r flekt/ vi.________________
6. reflect on /r flekt n/ ________________
7. argue / ɑ:gju:/ vi.________________
8. argue with / ɑ:gju: w / ________________
9. assume / sju:m/ vt.________________
10. automatic / :t m t k/ adj.________________
11. inner / n (r)/ adj.________________
12. outer / a t (r)/ adj.________________
13. flexible / fleks bl/ adj.________________
14. end up doing /end p du: / ________________
15. promote /pr m t/ vt.________________
16. work out /w :k a t/ ________________
17. in short / n :t/ ________________
18. attempt to / tempt t / ________________
19. at the heart of ... / t hɑ:t v/ ________________
20. unlikely / n la kli/ adj.________________
21. be based on ... /bi be st n/ ________________
22. dinosaur / da n s :(r)/ n.________________
23. exist / g z st/ vi.________________
24. data / de t / n.________________
25. ignore / g n :(r)/ vt.________________
26. impression / m pre n/ n.________________
二、用荧光笔在文中标出本单元单词，在语篇中熟记词汇。
Active Learning
To become an active learner, one must adopt a flexible approach to studying. Unlike passive learning, active learning requires you to reflect on information deeply. For example, in subjects like geometry or physics, don’t just memorize formulas—focus on understanding principles.
Active learners pay attention to both their inner thoughts and outer voices. They argue with their inner voice if it dismisses new ideas too quickly. By staying open-minded, they end up discovering unexpected truths. They constantly ask questions and work out solutions, which helps promote deeper comprehension. In short, curiosity drives their progress.
They never ignore unfamiliar concepts. Even if an idea seems unlikely, such as claims that dinosaurs still exist, they attempt to find the truth at the heart of it. They analyze data and check if theories are based on facts. This habit prevents them from missing learning opportunities due to personal feelings or first impression of the speaker.
Collaboration is key. Working with a partner or group allows learners to brush up on skills through discussion. Whether preparing for exams or aiming to pass an exam, active learners separate the message from the messenger, ensuring they learn fairly from everyone.
短文填词：根据中文翻译拼写词汇。
Active Learning
To become an active learner, one must adopt a flexible __________ to studying. Unlike passive learning, active learning requires you to __________ information deeply. For example, in subjects like __________ or physics, don’t just memorize formulas—__________ understanding principles.
Active learners __________ both their __________ thoughts and __________ voices. They __________ their __________ voice if it dismisses new ideas too quickly. By staying __________, they __________ discovering unexpected truths. They constantly __________ and __________ solutions, which helps __________ deeper comprehension. __________, curiosity drives their progress.
They never __________ unfamiliar concepts. Even if an idea seems __________, such as claims that dinosaurs still __________, they __________ find the truth __________ it. They analyze __________ and check if theories __________ facts. This habit prevents them from missing learning opportunities due to personal feelings or first __________ of the speaker.
Collaboration is key. Working with a __________ or group allows learners to __________ skills through discussion. Whether preparing for exams or aiming to __________, active learners __________, ensuring they learn fairly from everyone.
四、短文翻译。
主动学习
要成为一名主动学习者，必须采用灵活的学习方法。与被动学习不同，主动学习要求你对信息进行深度思考。例如，在几何或物理等学科中，不要只死记硬背公式 —— 而应专注于理解原理。
主动学习者既关注自己的内心想法，也留意外部的声音。如果内心的声音过快否定新观点，他们会与之辩驳。保持开放的心态，往往能让他们发现意想不到的真理。他们不断提出问题并寻找解决方案，这有助于促进更深层次的理解。简言之，好奇心推动着他们进步。
他们从不会忽视陌生的概念。即便某个观点看似不合常理 —— 比如 “恐龙仍然存在” 这类说法，他们也会努力探寻其核心的真相。他们分析数据，验证理论是否基于事实。这种习惯能避免因个人情感或对讲述者的第一印象，而错失学习机会。
合作也至关重要。与同伴或小组一起学习时，通过讨论可以巩固知识技能。无论是备考还是为通过某门考试做准备，主动学习者都能将信息本身与传递信息的人区分开来，确保能公平地从每个人身上学到东西。
五、答案。
approach 2. reflect on 3. geometry 4. focus on 5. pay attention to 6. inner 7. outer
argue with 9. inner 10. open-minded 11. end up 12. ask questions 13. work out
promote 15. In short 16. ignore 17. unlikely 18. exist 19. attempt to
at the heart of 21. data 22. are based on 23. impression 24. partner 25. brush up on
pass an exam 27. separate the message from the messenger
汉译英（答案见英译汉）。
1. ________________ / pr t / n.方法
2. ________________ /d i m tri/ n.几何(学)
3. ________________ / pɑ:tn (r)/ n.搭档,同伴
4. ________________ /br p n/ 温习,复习
5. ________________ /r flekt/ vi.&vt.仔细思考;表达意见
6. ________________ /r flekt n/ 思考
7. ________________ / ɑ:gju:/ vi.争论,争吵
8. ________________ / ɑ:gju: w / 争吵
9. ________________ / sju:m/ vt.认为;假定,假设
10. ________________ / :t m t k/ adj.自动的;无意识的
11. ________________ / n (r)/ adj.内部的
12. ________________ / a t (r)/ adj.外部的,外面的
13. ________________ / fleks bl/ adj.灵活的,可变通的
14. ________________ /end p du: / 最后;最终
15. ________________ /pr m t/ vt.促进,增进
16. ________________ /w :k a t/ 弄懂某事物;计算出
17. ________________ / n :t/ 总而言之;简单地说
18. ________________ / tempt t / 尝试
19. ________________ / t hɑ:t v/ 在……的中心
20. ________________ / n la kli/ adj.不大可能的
21. ________________ /bi be st n/ 以……为根据
22. ________________ / da n s :(r)/ n.恐龙
23. ________________ / g z st/ vi.存在;实际上有
24. ________________ / de t / n.资料;数据
25. ________________ / g n :(r)/ vt.忽视;置之不理
26. ________________ / m pre n/ n.印象;感想Unit 9 LEARNING
THE REST
一、英译汉（答案见汉译英）。
1. reflection /r flek n/ n.________________
2. reflective /r flekt v/ adj.________________
3. journal / d :nl/ n.________________
4. moreover /m :r v (r)/ adv.________________
5. surfing / s :f / n.________________
6. seafood / si:fu:d/ n.________________
7. gap /g p/ n.________________
8. gender / d end (r)/ n.________________
9. identical /a dent kl/ adj.________________
ic / k m k/ adj.________________
11. fiction / f k n/ n.________________
12. evidence / ev d ns/ n.________________
13. expose / k'sp z/ vt.________________
14. outcome / a tk m/ n.________________
二、用荧光笔在文中标出本单元单词，在语篇中熟记词汇。
Learning Insights
Writing a learning reflection in your journal helps deepen understanding. As a reflective exercise, it allows you to record key insights—like why childhood memories feel vivid or how to combat forgetting. Moreover, it reinforces active learning strategies.
Cultural differences impact learning too. Exchange students face challenges: Liu Bao struggled discussing C-pop with peers who preferred surfing; Tina felt uneasy sharing seafood meals when accustomed to solo dining. Such experiences expose gaps in cross-cultural adaptation.
Research shows a gender gap in reading habits. PISA found girls enjoy fiction 50% more than boys, while boys prefer comic books. In some regions, the difference is 30%—far from identical. This evidence suggests we must expose learners to diverse texts early. Positive outcomes depend on addressing these gaps through inclusive strategies.
短文填词：根据中文翻译拼写词汇。
Learning Insights
Writing a learning __________ in your __________ helps deepen understanding. As a __________ exercise, it allows you to record key insights—like why childhood memories feel vivid or how to combat forgetting. __________, it reinforces active learning strategies.
Cultural differences impact learning too. Exchange students face challenges: Liu Bao struggled discussing C-pop with peers who preferred __________; Tina felt uneasy sharing __________ meals when accustomed to solo dining. Such experiences expose gaps in cross-cultural adaptation.
Research shows a __________ __________ in reading habits. PISA found girls enjoy __________ 50% more than boys, while boys prefer __________ books. In some regions, the difference is 30%—far from __________. This __________ suggests we must __________ learners to diverse texts early. Positive __________ depend on addressing these gaps through inclusive strategies.
四、短文翻译。
学习心得
在日记中撰写学习反思有助于加深理解。作为一种反思性练习，它能让你记录关键见解 —— 比如为什么童年记忆如此鲜活，或是如何对抗遗忘。此外，这种方式还能巩固主动学习的策略。
文化差异对学习也有影响。交换生常会遇到挑战：刘宝很难和偏爱冲浪的同伴聊起华语流行音乐；蒂娜习惯独自用餐，在分享海鲜餐时感到不自在。这类经历暴露出跨文化适应中的隔阂。
研究显示，阅读习惯存在性别差异。国际学生评估项目（PISA）发现，女孩对比男孩高出 50% 的比例喜欢小说，而男孩更偏爱漫画。在部分地区，这一差异为 30%—— 远非完全一致。这一证据表明，我们必须尽早让学习者接触多样化的文本。要取得积极成果，就得通过包容性策略消除这些差异。
五、答案。
1. reflection 2. journal 3. reflective 4. Moreover 5. surfing 6. seafood 7. gender 8. gap 9. fiction ic 11. identical 12. evidence 13. expose 14. outcomes
汉译英（答案见英译汉）。
1. ________________ /r flek n/ n.沉思;想法;反射
2. ________________ /r flekt v/ adj.沉思的;深思的
3. ________________ / d :nl/ n.日记,日志
4. ________________ /m :r v (r)/ adv.此外,而且
5. ________________ / s :f / n.冲浪
6. ________________ / si:fu:d/ n.海鲜
7. ________________ /g p/ n.(大的)差距,差额,差别
8. ________________ / d end (r)/ n.性别
9. ________________ /a dent kl/ adj.完全相同的;非常相似的
10. ________________ / k m k/ adj.滑稽的,好笑的
11. ________________ / f k n/ n.小说
12. ________________ / ev d ns/ n.证据,证明
13. ________________ / k'sp z/ vt.使接触;使体验
14. ________________ / a tk m/ n.结果,后果
