Unit 1
How do you study for a test?
Section A
Li Yang, a successful English learner
______ has some secrets to English learning.
who
Li Yang’s secrets to English learning
--How does he learn English?
He learns English by ___ ing.
read loudly to practice pronunciation
practice pronunciation by reading aloud
listen to the tapes and read English loud over and over again
repeat out loud
read the textbook
make word cards
look up new words in a dictionary
Li Yang’s secrets to English learning
--How does he learn English?
He learns English by ___ ing.
have conversations with friends
1a
I study English by ___________, ___________
and ____________.
___ a. by working with friends
___ b. by making word cards
___ c. by reading the textbook
___ d. by listening to tapes
___ e. by asking the teacher for help
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
Check (√) the ways you study English. Then add other ways you sometimes study.
How do these students study for a test?
Listen and write letters from 1a above.
____ 1. Meiping _____2. Peter _____3. Tony
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e
b
A: What’s your secret to English learning?
B: I learn English by ….
How do you study for an English test?
A: I study by …
take notes have conversation with friends
keep an English diary make word cards
listen to the teacher carefully read aloud to practice pronunciation
do grammar exercises read the textbook
watch English movies ask the teacher for help
sing English songs listen to tapes and repeat out loud
make English pen pals memorize new words
Pair work
The secret to listening skills
1.How many questions do you think you may hear? Why?
2. Which question may not be heard? Why?
2a
2b
Questions
1. Do you learn English by watching videos?
2. Do you have conversations with friends in English?
3. What about listening to tapes?
4. What about reading aloud to practice pronunciation?
5. Have you ever studied with a group?
Yes, I have. I’ve learned a lot that way.
Oh, yes. It really improves my speaking skills.
I do that sometimes. I think it helps.
No. It’s too hard to understand spoken English.
Listen and check ( ) the questions you hear.
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Questions
1. Do you learn English by watching videos?
2. Do you have conversations with friends in English?
3. What about listening to tapes?
4. What about reading aloud to practice pronunciation?
5. Have you ever studied with a group?
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√
2a
Listen again. Match each answer below with a question above.
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5
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Yes, I have. I’ve learned a lot that way.
Oh, yes. It really improves my speaking skills.
I do that sometimes. I think it helps.
No. It’s too hard to understand spoken English.
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2b
How does Jim study for an English test ?
He studies by
Watch English-language
videos
Read the textbook
Listen to tapes
Make flashcards
Make vocabulary lists
watching …
reading textbooks
listening to tapes
making flashcards
making vocabulary lists
“by”的用法: by +动词ing
“方法或手段”，意为“通过；用……的
方法”。
I study for a test by working with friends.
我通过和朋友们一起学习来参加考试。
How do you solve the math problem ?
I solve the math problem by asking the teacher for help .
A cat and her four kittens met a large dog.
The four kittens became really scared.
So the cat shouted: “ bowwow,…”
Then the dog ran away quickly.
The cat turned to her kids and said,
“ _____________________________________.”
You see how important it is to know another language
How do I learn English ?
I learn English by taking notes.
take notes
listen to tapes
I learn by listening to tapes.
I learn English by reading textbooks.
I learn English by watching videos and TV programs.
How do I learn English ?
watch English videos and TV programs
I learn English by memorizing the words of pop songs.
How do I learn English ?
I learn English by reading English magazines and newspapers.
read English magazines and newspapers
How does he/she learn English?
He learns English by reading aloud.
He reads aloud to practice pronunciation.
read aloud
How does he/she learn English?
practice conversations with a friend
She learns English by
practicing conversations
with a friend.
She /He learns English
by studying grammar.
by surfing the internet.
by communicating with foreigners/
native speakers.
How does he/she learn English?
by joining a club
ways of learning English:
We learn
English
by listening to the tapes.
by studying with a group / friends.
by reading English textbook every day.
by enjoying English songs.
by asking the teacher for help.
by taking notes carefully.
by having the English class carefully.
by finishing our homework seriously.
by writing English diaries.
…
Pair work:
A: Do you read English books or
magazines?
B: No. I never do it.
A: Do you keep notes?
B: Yes. I do it often/ sometimes.
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aloud adj.出声的;高声的
adv.出声地;高声地
pronunciation n.发音
How do they learn English ? Listen to the tape and check the question you hear .
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c
a
We are all famous for studying English well . So today there are two hosts coming to our class ,they will ask you :How do you study English ? Make up a dialogue with your partner.
A: Have you ever studied with a group?
B: Yes, I have. I’ve learned a lot that way.
A: Have you ever practiced conversations
with friends?
B: Oh, yes. It improves my speaking skills.
A: …
B: …
3a
Reading
How do you learn English?
I learn English
by listening to the tapes.
by studying with a group.
by watching English programs on TV.
by enjoying English songs.
by joining in the English club
by asking the teacher for help.
by making vocabulary lists.
by taking notes carefully.
by having the English class carefully.
by finishing my homework seriously.
…
specific suggestions
Task 1:Pre-reading
Comment on the ways of learning
English.
What is the best way to learn English? And why?
评价学习方法
A: What is the best way to learn English? And why?
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B:I think learning English by listening to tapes is the best way because it can improve my listening skill..
I think studying English by … is …
because …
Wei Ming
Liu Chang
Lilian Li
How do they learn best ?
3a Read the article and complete the chart.
1.Lillian Li said the best way to learn new words was by _____________.
In Wei Ming’s opinion, ______________
is the best way to learn language.
3.Liu Chang said _____________ was the best way to improve her English.
reading English magazines
studying grammar
Joining the English club
( )1. Many students thought the best way to learn English is to use it. ( )2. Lilian Li thought the best way to learn new words was by memorizing them. ( )3. Lilian Li never studied grammar. ( )4. Wei Ming has learned English for seventy-two months. ( )5. Wei Ming thought watching English movies and studying grammar are great ways to learn a language. ( )6. Joining the English club at school was Liu Chang’s best way to improve her English. ( )7. The students in the club could get lots of practice. ( )8. Liu Chang thought having conversations with friends was helpful.
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Not successful OK Successful
Lillian Li studying grammar memorizing the words of pop songs reading English magazines
Wei Ming watching English movies studying grammar
Liu Chang having conversations with friends joining the English club
Watching movies to learn English is frustrating because the people speak too quickly.
通过看电影来学英语是让人灰心的, 因为剧中人物说话太快了。
frustrated a.灰心的, 沮丧的(修饰人）
I felt frustrated at that time.
那时我觉得很沮丧。
类似的还有：
interesting 令人感兴趣的
interested 感兴趣的
disappointing 令人失望的
disappointed 失望的
frustrating a. 令人灰心的，令人沮丧的。 （修饰物，事件）
Language points:
boring 无聊的
bored 感到无聊的
exciting 令人兴奋的
excited 兴奋的
Relaxing 令人轻松的
Relaxed 感到轻松的
Language points:
1. ask sb. about sth. 问某人某事
2.the best way to do sth. 做某事的最好方法
3.specific suggestions 具体的建议
4. memorize the words of pop songs 背诵流行歌曲的歌词
5.help a little 有点帮助
6.watch sh . do sth. 看见某人做某事
7. find sb./sth. +adj. 发现某人/某事怎样
8.have fun =have a good time 过得愉快
9.add that+宾语从句 补充道…
10.get /be excited about sth. 对某事感到兴奋
11. end up doing sth. 做某事告终
1.The best way to learn English is by reading English magazines.
2. Making flashcards /… helps a little.
3.Having conversations with friends /… is not helpful at all.
Task2: 评价学习方法
Name Ways of learning English
ok successful Not successful I'll study by…
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Homework
Please write out the good ways you learned in this class. Then write to your pen pal to help him\her with English study.
