Unit 1 Period2 Unit 1 Period2 How do you study for a test?

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Unit 1

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How do you study for a test?

How does Wei Ming learn best?

Ways of learning English

Not successful

OK Successful

Lillian Li

reading English magazines

memorizing the words of pop songs

studying grammar

Reading Comprehension3a

Ways of learning EnglishNot successful OK Successful

Wei Ming

Liu Chang

joining the English clubs

having conversations with friends

studying grammar

watching English movies

TAPESCRIPTS• How do you learn best?

This week we asked students at New Star High School about the best way to learn more English. Many said they learnt by using English. Some students had more specific suggestions. Lillian Li, for example, said the best way to learn new words was by reading English magazines. She said that memorizing the words of pop songs also helped a little. When we asked about studying grammar, she said, " I never study grammar, it's too boring."

• Wei Ming feels differently. He's been learning English for six years and really loves it. He thinks studying grammar is a great way to learn a language. He also thinks that watching English movies isn't a bad way because he can watch the actors say the words. Sometimes, however, he finds watching movies frustrating because the people speak too quickly.

• Liu Chang said that joining the English club

at school was the best way to improve her

English. Students get lots of practice and

they also have fun. She added that having

conversations with friends was not helpful

at all. " We get excited about something and

then end up speaking in Chinese" She said.

1.This week we asked students at New Star High

School about the best ways to learn more Engli

sh.

这周 , 我们就学习英语的好办法询问了新星中学的一些学生。

☺ 句中动词不定式 “ to learn more English”

限制修饰名词 “ ways”, 作定语，构成固定结构 “ a way to do sth.” ，意为 “做 ...... 的方法”

Explanations

e.g. Scientists are trying to find ways to save the

endangered ( 濒临灭绝的） animals.

☺ 此外 , 表示“做 ...... 的方法” , 还可用 “ a

way of doing sth.” 结构。e.g. Mother says the best way of helping her is to leave the kitchen.

2. Lillian Li, for example, said the best ways to learn new words was by reading English

magazines. 比如莉莲 , 她就说学习单词最好通过读英文杂志。

☺ 这里，介词短语 “ for example” 意思是“例如” , 用来举例说明。e.g. Many little heroes, for example, Lin Hao and Lang Zheng, moved us greatly in the We

nchuan earthquake.

3. He thinks studying grammar is a great way t

o learn a language.他认为学习语法是学习语言的好方法。

☺studying grammar 是动名词短语 , 是宾语从句“ studying grammar is a great way ...language.” 的主语。

☺ 动名词作主语 , 谓语动词要用单数形式。 e.g. Walking after supper is good for your h

ealth.

4. …he finds watching movies frustrating ...

…… 他发现看电影让人沮丧……

☺ 动词 “ find” 意思是“发现……处于某种状态”，后面可接形容词作宾语补足语，对宾语进行补充说明。e.g. The baby finds soft music relaxing. 这个婴儿发现轻音乐能让人放松。e.g. He found his car stolen. 他发现车丢了。

A survey on ways to learn English

Ways Translation Yes

write vocabulary lists

词汇列表

read English books/ magazines

看英语书 / 杂志

study grammar 学语法

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keep an English notebook

做英语笔记

listen to tapes 听磁带ask the teacher questions

请教老师

watch English-language TV

看英文电视

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I do this…

often sometimes never

write vocabulary lists

read English books/ magazines

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My ways to learn English

study grammar

keep an English notebook

listen to tapes

ask the teacher questions

watch English-language TV √

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My partner’s ways to learn English

My partner does this…

often sometimes never

write vocabulary lists

read English books/ magazines

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study grammar

keep an English notebook

listen to tapes

ask the teacher questions

watch English-language TV √

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I. 根据汉语 , 完成下面句子翻译。

1. 他靠街头卖艺维持生计。 He ______ a living ___________________.

2. 电视看得太多对你的眼睛有害。 _______________________ is bad for your e

yes.

3. 那个雨天令人很沮丧。 That rainy day was very ____________ .

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makes by singing in the street

Watching TV too much

frustrating

4. 和朋友交谈对我们有帮助。

Having a conversation with friends ___ helpf

ul to us.

5. 她听到这个消息兴奋起来。 She ____________ to learn the news.

6. 彼得太累，他跑不动了。 Peter is ______ tired _____ continue running.

is

got excited

too to

Homework

选择最佳答案。1. —You are leaving Guilin now. How do you like

it?

—Very much, of course. I ___ this city since I

came to China.

A. came to B. have gone to

C. have been in D. have been to√

2. The life of the people in Wenchuan ____ greatl

y since the earthquake.

A. change B. has changed

C. changing D. have changed

3.—How long ____ the TV play—Home with Kids____?

—For just several minutes. A. did, begin B. has, begun C. has, been on D. have, been on

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2. Interview three students about their opinions about how

Homework:

1. Repeat 3a after the tape.

3. Remember the words.

to learn best, and write as a passage.