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