Unit 1
How can we become good learners?
Section A Period One
textbook
conversation
aloud
pronunciation
sentence
patient
n. 教科书；课本
n. 交谈；谈话
adv. 大声地；出声地
n. 发音；读音
n. 句子
adj. 有耐心的；
n. 病人
Let’s enjoy a video.
Where can you see or hear English?
Lead-in 1
Lead-in 2
Do you use the Internet to learn English? In what ways?
☺ chat with foreigners, classmates, teachers and friends...
☺ get an answer instantly if you
ask a question online
☺ enjoy the latest songs & movies
…
Objectives
To talk about how to study English
To learn to use by doing sth.
by working with friends
by reading the textbook
by asking the teacher for help
by listening to tapes
Word Study
She is reading the textbook.
n. 课本
Please choose the right picture.
A
B
I had a long conversation with her the other day.
n. 交谈；谈话
A
B
He read the letter aloud to us.
adv. 大声地；出声地
A
B
There is more than one pronunciation of “garage”.
n. 发音；读音
A
B
What does this sentence mean?
n. 句子
A
B
She is very patient with young children.
adj. 有耐心的
A
B
What ways do you often use in learning English?
by listening to tapes
by reading the textbook
by watching videos
by having conversations with friends
by reading aloud to practice pronunciation
Match
What’s the function of such ways?
have conversations with friends
read aloud to practice pronunciation
watch English videos
listen to tapes
read English textbooks
establish language sense improve speaking skills
improve listening
practice reading
enlarge the knowledge of English culture
1a
Check (√) the ways you study English. Then add other ways you sometimes study.
___ 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
_______________________________
1b
Listen. How do these students study for a test? Write letters from 1a above.
___ 1. Meiping
___ 2. Peter
___ 3. Tony
b
e
d
listening to the
radio
How do you study for a test?
I study by…
1c
Make conversations about how you study for a test.
How do you study for a test?
I study by…
keeping English
diaries
speaking English
in class
reading English
books、magazines
＆newspapers
watching English films
reading English newspaper
2a
Listen and check (√) the questions you hear.
2b
Listen again. Match each answer below with a question.
Answers
Yes, I have. I’ve learned a lot that way.
d. No. It’s too hard to understand spoken English.
b. Oh, yes. It really improves my speaking skills.
c. I do that sometimes. I think it helps.
a.
b.
c.
d.
√
√
√
√
2c
Make conversations using the information in 2a and 2b.
Have you ever studied with a group?
Yes, I have. I’ve learned a lot that way.
Do you have conversations with friends in English?
Oh, yes. It really
improves my
speaking skills.
Does anyone learn English by watching videos?
No. It’s too hard
to understand
spoken English.
What about listening to tapes?
I do that
sometimes.
I think it helps.
What about reading aloud to practice pronunciation?
I do that
sometimes.
I think it helps.
Role-play
1. Role play the conversation in groups;
2. Role play the conversation in front of the class
Let’s see which group does the best.
2d
Have you ever tried those ways of learning English?
Do they work?
What is the most important thing in learning English?
What do you think is difficult for you to study English?
Discussion
1. What about reading aloud to practice pronunciation?
1. what about + v.-ing/ n./ pron. （征求意见）怎么样，如何
Language points
What about this bike?
这辆自行车怎么样？
What about her painting?
她的画儿怎么样？
2. aloud 与 loudly
aloud 强调发出的声音能被听见，“大声地、出声地”；
loudly 强调声音高，喧叫，“响亮地”（ 放在动词前后均可）
Don’t talk so loudly.
别那么高声说话。
He read the letter aloud to us.
他把信大声念给我们听。
3. pronunciation n. 发音；读音
pronounce v. 发音；读音
How do you pronounce your name?
你的名字怎么念？
Your pronunciation is excellent.
你的发音好极了。
根据汉语提示用正确形式填空。
1. Do you often have any _________ (课本)?
2. I learn English by reciting ________
(句子).
3. Please read _____ (大声地), I can’t
hear you.
4. Your ____________ (发音) sounds
good.
5. Do you have ____________ (对话) with him in English？
textbook
sentences
aloud
pronunciation
conversations
1. -- 你是怎样准备考试的？ -- 哦，我和同学们一起学习。
--How do you study for tests? 
    --Well, I study by working with my 
classmates. 
2.-- 你曾经参加过学习小组吗？
-- 是的，参加过。通过这种方式我学会
许多。
-- Have you ever studied with a group?    -- Yes, I have. I’ve learned a lot that way.
汉译英。
Now 2 mins to test your spelling.
Spelling Bee
1. English-Chinese
textbook; patient; pronunciation
2. Chinese-English
交谈，谈话；大声地，出声地；句子
When finished, exchange your papers to see who does the best.
Review
How do you study for a test?
I study by…
by working with friends
by reading the textbook
by asking the teacher for help
by listening to tapes
Make a survey about learning English in groups, and then interview others about their experiences of learning English. Write down your report.
2. Preview the new words and expressions.
3. Preview the article on page 3.
Homework
expression

discover
secret
look up
grammar
n. 表情；表示；表达方式
v. 发现；发觉
n. 秘密；秘诀
查阅；抬头看
n. 语法
Lead-in 1
Look at the picture and say the names of the body parts.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
listen
listening
ear
What is the relationship between body parts and language learning?
say
talk
speak
read
ask
answer
repeat
mouth
vocabulary
speaking
pronunciation
look
see
watch
check
reading
eye
vocabulary
grammar
writing
hand
How to learn English?
Lead-in 2
watch English TV programmes
look up new words in a dictionary
read English newspapers, books and magazines
watch English films
talk with foreigners
tell stories in English in your class
listen to English programmes on the radio
write short passages
Objectives
To learn some key words and useful expressions
To get information on how to learn English reading and listening
To learn different ways of learning English and practice using them in real situation
Words:
expression; discover; secret; grammar
Phrases:
be afraid of; fall in love with; because of; hide behind; look...up
Patterns:
so...that...
It’s a piece of cake.
It serves you right.
Before you read
1
Look at the photo, the questions in 3a and the title to the story on page 3. Then answer the questions below.
Who is the young girl in the picture?
What does the passage talk about?
Did the young people love English at first?
1. Wei Fen.
2. It talks about learning English.
3. No, she didn’t. She find it difficult to learn it.
Read the title, the first sentence in each paragraphs and complete the table.
did not like the English class
fell in love with Toy Story
really enjoy the English class
Read the passage about Wei Fen and answer the questions.
3a
P3
Why did Wei Fen find it difficult to learn English?
2. What did she do in English class?
3. What is the secret to language learning?
1. Because the teacher spoke so quickly that Wei Fen didn’t understand her most of the time.
2. She just hid behind her textbook and never said anything.
3. Listening to something interesting is the secret to language learning.
While you read
2
Read Paragraph 1 and answer the questions below.
Why did Wei Fen dislike her English class?
What’s her difficult in learning English?
Do you have any familiar situations? How do you feel at that time? Do you have any suggestions for your teacher?
1. Because she couldn’t understand her teacher and be afraid to ask questions.
2. Her pronunciation was poor.
3. Yes, I do. I can’t understand my teacher. I feel discouraged and frustrated. I want my teacher to speak slowly and explain to us.
Complete the sentences with what Wei Fen learned from watching movies. Use words and phrases from the passage.
3b
P3
I can understand the meaning by watching their ______________ and the ___________ on their faces.
I can get the meaning by listening for just the _____________.
My pronunciation improved by listening to the ___________ in English.
I learned _______ sentences like “It’s a piece of cake” by watching the movies.
I can find the meaning of new words by looking them up in a __________.
body language
expressions
key words
conversations
useful
dictionary
Read Paragraph 2 and fill in the chart.
get the
meaning
by
watching their body language
and the expressions on their faces
listening for key words
looking up new words
in a dictionary
watching an English movie
can
improve one’s pronunciation
learn useful sentences
Read the last paragraph and complete the table.
Changes in Wei Fen’s English learning
She did not like the English class
She couldn’t understand her
English teacher
She was afraid to ask questions
and never said anything
She really enjoy the English class
She wants to learn new words
and more grammar
Wei Fen disliked her English class last year, because she couldn’t understand her teacher. And her _________________ made the things worse. But one day, she _____________ a movie called Toy Story. She began to get the meaning by watching their ______________ and ___________ on their faces, by listening for ______________ and by ______________________ in a dictionary. Her _______________ was improved and many ______________ were learned. Now she enjoy learning English.
poor pronunciation
fell in love with
body language
expressions
key words
looking up new words
pronunciation
useful sentences
3
After you read
Fill in the blanks and copy the passage on your notebook and then recite it.
1. The teacher spoke so quickly that I did not understand her most of the time?
* too...to : “太...而不能...” 表否定
so... that : “如此...以至于...” 表肯定
Language points
The boy is too young to go on his own.
The boy is so young that he can't go on his own.
2. I want to learn new words and more grammar so that I can have a better understanding of English movies.
so that “以便，为了” （从句常用can,
could，would，may等）
She worked hard so that everything would be ready in time.
她努力工作，为的是及时准备好各项工作。
3. But I was afraid to ask questions because of my poor pronunciation.
be afraid to do sth.
害怕做某事或不敢做某事
be afraid of doing sth.
⑴担心会发生某事或某情况
⑵害怕做某事或不敢做某事
He is afraid to go out [of going out] alone at night.
他不敢晚上一个人出去。
He was afraid of losing face.
他怕丢面子。
because of + 名词、代词、动名词
because + 句子
“因为”
I didn’t buy it because it was too expensive.
句子
He lost his job because of his age.
名词
4. I fell in love with this exciting and funny movie!
fall / be in love with 喜好，喜爱；恋爱
I fell in love with this house.
我喜欢上了这个房子。
He is in love with his work.
他热爱自己的工作。
They fell in love with each other.
他们彼此相爱了。
She was in love with him.
她与他相爱了。
Quiz
Translate and write them down.
球迷看到贝克汉姆（Beckham），太激动了，以至于大声呼喊（cry out）。
2. 她热爱自然和音乐。
When the football fans saw Beckham,
they got so excited that they cried out.
She falls in love with nature and music.
3. 他们是因为我们来这里的。
4. 我在字典里查过这个词。
5. 她不敢开门。
They are here because of us.
I looked it up in the dictionary.
She was afraid to open the door.
用所给词的适当形式填空
Harry just __________ (hide behind) until they had gone.
Luke is afraid of ________ (go) to bed in the dark.
Don’t be afraid to _____ (ask) for help.
She spoke ___ quietly ____ I could hardly hear her. (太......以至于)
hid behind
going
ask
so
that
Review 1
Phrases:
be afraid of; fall in love with; because of; hide behind; look...up
Patterns:
so...that...
It’s a piece of cake.
It serves you right.
get the
meaning
by
watching their body language
and the expressions on their faces
listening for key words
looking up new words
in a dictionary
watching an English movie
can
improve one’s pronunciation
learn useful sentences
Review 2
1. Review the new words and expressions you’ve learned today.
2. Read the articles in Learning English.
3. Try to use some effective ways in your English study.
4. Preview the new words and expressions.
5. Preview the Grammar Focus on page 4.
Homework
Section A
Period Three
repeat
note

pal
physics
chemistry
memorize
pattern
v. 重复；重做
v. 注意；指出
n. 笔记；记录
n. 朋友；伙伴
n. 物理；物理学
n. 化学
v. 记忆；记住
n. 模式；方式
Objectives
To learn about how questions
To learn a sentence pattern:
v. + by with gerund
-- How do you learn English?
-- I learn by studying with a group.
listening to English tapes
Match
How do you learn English?
Review
speaking with
a foreigner
reading English newspapers
watching English films
writing/keeping diaries in English
asking the classmate for help
He learns English _________________
___________.
根据所给图示用适当的词汇完成句子。
English films
by watching
2. He learns English ______________
____________.
by reading the
textbook
3. They learn English _____________
_________________.
by asking the
teacher for help
4. She learns English ____________
_____________.
by enjoying
English songs
He learns English by reading the textbook.
by doing sth.
by: used for showing how or in what way sth. is done.
How did Wei Fen improve her English?

How could she understand the characters?
How did she improve her pronunciation?

How could she find the meaning of new words?
By watching English movies.
By watching their body language and the expressions on their faces .
By listening to the conversations in English movies.
By looking them up in a dictionary.
Answer these questions. Read the passage on page 3 if necessary.
Practice
How do you practice speaking?
How do you learn English?
How do you improve your writing?
How do you practice listening?
How do you improve your pronunciation?
How do you learn grammar?
a. By watching English programs.
b. By listening to a tape and repeating out loud.
c. By having conversations with friends.
d. By taking notes, doing exercises and reading a lot.
e. By making word cards.
f. By writing e-mails to my pen pals.
Match the questions and answers.
4a
Make sentences using the structure “do sth. by doing sth.” with the subjects in the box and information that is true for you.
4b
math physics chemistry
Chinese history geography
Check (√) what you do to learn English. Then interview your partner.
4b
Quiz
根据要求完成句子，每空一词。
My brother usually studies English by
working with friends.
(对画线部分提问)
_____ ____ your brother usually study
English?
2. This boy so young that he can’t do this
job. (改为同义句)
This boy is ____ ______ ____ do this
job.
How does
too young to
3. -- How do you learn Chinese?
-- I learned by _________ a lot of books.
4. She earns her life by ______ (卖) newspaper.
5. -- ___________ improve your writing?
-- I can improve it by keeping diaries.
reading
selling
How can you
Review
-- How do you learn English?
-- I learn by studying with a group.
-- Do you learn English by reading aloud?
-- Yes, I do. It helps my pronunciation.
-- How can I read faster?
-- You can read faster by reading word groups.
Review the new words and expressions you’ve learned today.
2. Read the articles in Learning English.
3. Preview the new words and expressions.
4. Preview 1a-2a on page 6.
Homework
2014年人教新目标
九年级英语
Unit 1
How can we become good learners?
Section B
pronounce
increase
partner
speed
v. 发音
v. 增加；增长
n. 搭档；同伴
n. 速度
Questions
Do you have any problems in learning English?
Lead-in 1
A: I can’t catch the meaning of the lines in some films.
B: I’m shy and can’t speak to foreigners.
C: I’m nervous when I want to speak to someone.
D: I can’t remember the words.
Do you know Li Yang?
Do you know Crazy English?
What is the most important thing in learning English in your opinion?
Now let’s watch a video clip to get Li Yang’s opinion.
Lead-in 2
Objectives
To list out your difficulties in learning English
To talk about challenges and solutions in learning English
Match
pronounce
increase
partner
speed
n. 速度
v. 发音
n. 搭档；同伴v. 增加；增长
What’s your difficulties in learning English?
I can’t always make complete sentences.
I don’t get much writing practice.
I read very slowly.
I can’t pronounce some words.
I don’t know how to speak English well.
1a
Learning English can be difficult. What things are difficult for you? Read the list. Check (√) the statements that are true for you.
___ I can’t pronounce some of the words.
___ I can’t always understand spoken English.
___ I don’t how to increase my reading spead.
___ I can’t spell some English words.
___ I often make mistakes in grammar.
1b
What other things are difficult for you? Make a list.
I don’t know enough words to write well.
__________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
I can’t pronounce some words.
I read very slowly.
I can’t always make complete sentences.
1c
Paul finds it difficult to learn English. Listen and complete the learning challenges he talks about.
He can’t get the ______________ right.
He _________ a lot of new words.
He can’t always ___________ when people talk to him.
He doesn’t get much _______ practice.
Challenges
pronunciation
forgets
understand
writing
Match
speaking English
with friends
reading English
magazines
writing emails
to friends
watching English
program
making
vocabulary lists
asking the teacher
for help
solutions
Please try to talk with your friends
in English as much as possible.
Joining an English language club to practice speaking.
You may recite English articles.
You can always write the new words in your notebook and
study them at home.
1d
Listen again. Complete the solutions.
_________ can help.
He always __________________ in his notebook and study them at home.
He can _________________ to practice speaking.
He should find a _________ practice writing.
Solutions
Listening
write the new words
join an English club
pen pal
Read and try to recite the conversations in 5-10 minutes.
Role-play
1. Role play the conversation in groups;
2. Role play the conversation in front of the class
Let’s see which group does the best.
1e
Discussion
What good learning habits can you think of ? Make a list and discuss them with your partner.
Quiz
根据要求完成句子，每空一词。
My brother usually studies English by
working with friends.
(对画线部分提问)
_____ ____ your brother usually study
English?
2. This boy so young that he can’t do this
job. (改为同义句)
This boy is ____ ______ ____ do this
job.
How does
too young to
汉译英
我不知道如何提高阅读速度。


2. 我经常犯语法错误。
3. 他会遗忘很多新单词。
I don’t know how to increase my reading speed.
I often make mistakes in grammar.
He forgets a lot of new words.
1. Review the new words and expressions you’ve learned today.
2. Read the articles in Learning English.
3. Preview the new words and expressions.
4. Preview the article How Can You Become a Successful Learner? on page 6.
Homework
Section B
Period Two
born
be born with
ability
create
brain
active
attention
pay attention to
v. 出生；adj. 天生的
天生具有
n. 能力；才能
v. 创造；创建
n. 大脑
adj. 活跃的；积极的
n. 注意；关注
注意；关注
connect

connect...with
overnight
review
knowledge
lifelong
wisely
v. （使）连接；
与.......有联系
把......和.......连接或联系起来
adj. 一夜之间；在夜间
v. & n. 回顾；复习
n. 知识；学问
adj. 终身的；毕生的
adv. 明智地；聪明地
Lead-in
Objectives
To learn to use dictionaries
To talk about how to be a successful learner.
What does the passage talk about?

2.What’s the secret to be a successful learner?
3.What are successful learners’ habits?
4.Is learning a lifelong journey?
1.It talks about how to be a successful learner.
2.Your ability to learn depends on your learning habits.
3. (1) Creating an interesting in what they learn
(2) Practicing and learning from mistakes
(3) Developing their study skills
(4) Asking questions
4. Yes, it is.
Before you read
1
Read the title, subtitles and the introduction on page 6. Then answer the questions below.
If you’re interested in sth.,
your brain is more active and
it is also easier for you to pay
attention to it for a long time.
Use it or lose it.
It is not enough to just
study hard.
Knowledge comes from
questioning.
While you read
Read subtitles, the first sentence and the last sentence of each paragraph, then complete the table.
2
Match the detailed information with their subtitles. Write correct numbers in the blanks.
(1) Creating an interesting in what they learn
(2) Practicing and learning from mistakes
(3) Developing their study skills
(4) Asking questions
Good learners often connect what they need to learn with something interesting. _______
Good learners know the best way they can study. _______
Good learners often ask questions during or after class. _______
Good learners will keep practicing what they have learned, and they are not afraid of making mistakes. _______
(1)
(2)
(4)
(3)
If they need to learn English and they like music or sports, they can listen to English songs or watch sports programs in English. _______
Alexander Graham Bell did not invent the telephone over night. He succeeded by trying many times and learning from his mistakes. _______
Here are some successful learners’ behaviors. Which habits do they have? Write correct numbers in the blanks.
(2)
(1)
*They may take notes by writing down key words or by drawing mind maps. *They also look for ways to review what they have learned. They may do this by reading their notes every day or by explaining the information to another student. _______
They even ask each other and try to find out the answers. _______
(3)
(4)
Read the passage again and answer the questions on page 7.
2c
P7
Does the writer think that everyone is born with the ability to learn well? Do you agree? Why or why not?
Why is it a good idea to connect something you need to learn with something you are interested in?
What do the sayings “Use it or lose it” and “Practice makes perfect” mean?
Do you agree with them?
4. Do good learners learn from mistakes, or are they afraid of making mistakes?
5. What study skills does the writer talk about? Do you have those study skills?
6. Do you agree that learning is a lifelong journey? Why or why not?
Look up the following words from the passage in the dictionary. Then write a sentence for each word.
2d
P7
brain n. connect v. overnight adv.
attention n. review v. knowledge n.
ability n. active adj. wisely adv.
brain: A good way to train the brain is to do some math exercises every day.
Do you think you are a good learner?
What learning habits do you think are useful? Discuss with your group and share your ideas with the class.
2e
P7
Discuss
Your brain is more active;
It is easier for you to pay attention to it for a long time.
Creating an interesting in what they learn
Good learners often connect what they need to learn with something interesting.
They can listen to English songs or watch sports programs in English.
3
After you read
Read the second paragraph, fill in the blanks and then try to recite it.
Can you make charts for other three habits?
1. ...you can do this well depends on your learning habits.
* depend on/ upon 依据；依赖
depend on sb./ sth. to do sth.
Language points
We depend entirely on donations from the public.
我们完全依赖公众的捐助。
I’m depending on you to get this done.
我指望着你把这件事给办了。
2. ... successful learners have some good habits in common.
have sth. in common （with sb./ sth.）（与某人、某物有相同之处）
Their methods have a lot in common.
他们的方法有很多相同之处。
3. Studies show that if you are interested in something, your brain is more active and it is also easier for you to pay attention to it for a long time.
be interested in sth./ doing sth. 很感兴趣的；关心的

(1) –ed ：修饰人，描述人的声音、表情或感受
(2) –ing ：修饰事物，描述事物的状态或性质
I’m not really interested in politics.
我对政治不是很感兴趣。
类似的还有：
*interested 感兴趣的
interesting 令人感兴趣的
*disappointed 失望的
disappointing 令人失望的
*bored 感到无聊的
boring 无聊的
*excited 兴奋的
exciting 令人兴奋的
pay attention to 注意；专心；留心
pay no attention to 对（某人的话语）不要在意
The TV was on but Di wasn’t paying much attention to it.
电视开着，可是戴没怎么注意看。
You should pay no attention to his stupid words.
别太在意他的蠢话。
4. Even if you learn something well, you will forget it unless you use it.
unless 连词，“ 除非，如果不” ，引导条件状语从句，含有否定意义，相当于if … not 。
I shall go to the supermarket unless it rains.
= I shall go to the supermarket if it doesn’t rain .
Quiz
Translate and write them down.
令我吃惊的是，我发现自己和这个陌生人之间有很多共同之处。
2. 天气若不很冷，我总是开着窗户睡觉。
To my surprise, I found I had a lot in
common with this stranger.
I sleep with the window open unless
it’s really cold.
3. 你能依靠她来应付(deal with)这种局面。
4. 请注意你的字迹。
5. 他对小说(fiction)感兴趣。
You can depend upon her to deal
with this situation.
Please pay attention to your handwriting.
He was interested in fictions.
Review
Phrases:
depend on/ upon; unless ;
have sth. in common （with sb./ sth.）; be interested in sth./ doing sth. ;
pay attention to
Four habits of successful learners:
(1) Creating an interesting in what they learn
(2) Practicing and learning from mistakes
(3) Developing their study skills
(4) Asking questions
1. Review the new words and expressions you’ve learned today.
2. Read the articles in Learning English.
3. Think of any problems you
have dealt with successfully.
4.Write down what is the problem
and how you dealt with it.
5. Preview the new words and expressions.
6. Preview 3a-3b on page 7-8.
Homework