Section A Learning a Foreign Language Unit one Section A Learning a Foreign Language

II. Background Information I. Lead-in V. Paragraph Writing IV Summary Book 1 Unit 1 II. Background Information I. Lead-in III. Text Study V. Paragraph Writing IV Summary

Book 1 Unit 1 Lead-in What do these pictures remind you of?

Book 1 Unit 1

Book 1 Unit 1

These pictures remind us of our school life in kindergarten Book 1 Unit 1 These pictures remind us of our school life in kindergarten primary school junior middle school senior middle school

Your Experience of Learning English Book 1 Unit 1 1. When and where did you begin to learn English? 2. Do you enjoy learning English? Why? 3. How was your English teacher in junior or senior middle school? ... Your Experience of Learning English Tips

Tips 1. When and where did you begin to learn English? Book 1 Unit 1 1. When and where did you begin to learn English? Tips — I began to learn English... years ago. — I have learned English for... — My experience with English began in... when...

Do you enjoy learning English? Why? Book 1 Unit 1 Do you enjoy learning English? Why? Tips — No, I don’t enjoy it because it is useless / too difficult. — Yes, I enjoy it very much. It can help me find a good job after graduation. learn the cultures of other countries. make some foreign friends. learn the value of hard work.

3. How was your English teacher in junior or senior middle school? Book 1 Unit 1 3. How was your English teacher in junior or senior middle school? Tips — My English teacher in... was kind/patient/encouraging/strict/impatient/ cold/always angry.

A foreign language is a weapon in the struggle of life. __Karl Marx Book 1 Unit 1 the importance of learning a foreign language A foreign language is a weapon in the struggle of life. __Karl Marx

Tips English is one of the world’s most widely used languages. Book 1 Unit 1 Tips English is one of the world’s most widely used languages. As a second language, English is often necessary for business, education, information and other activities in a great many countries. It is also one of the working languages in the United Nations and is more used than the others. English has become the language of international trade and transport. English has in fact become the language of international cooperation in science and technology. ...

Background Information Book 1 Unit 1 Background Information

Book 1 Unit 1 Online Learning A form of distance education refers to learning and other supportive resources that are available through the Internet. In an online lesson, students work with a computer program to select the materials they should be studying. The materials can be presented as text, graphic, animated graphics, audio, video, or a combination of these that are displayed in Web browser or other multimedia players.

Text Study New Words Text Reading & Structure Analysis Expressions 1 2 Book 1 Unit 1 Text Study New Words & Expressions 1 Text Reading 2 Structure Analysis 3

reward 奖赏；[C, U]回报 rewarding a. 值得做的，有意义的 frustrate vt. 使沮丧，使灰心 junior Book 1 Unit 1 New Words & Expressions reward vt./n. 奖赏；[C, U]回报 rewarding a. 值得做的，有意义的 frustrate vt. 使沮丧，使灰心 junior a./n. 较低的/[C]者；年少的/者 positive 积极的；确实的，明确的 senior 较高的/[C]者；年长的/者 former 以/在前的，旧时的，前者 unlike prep. 不像；和······不同 intimidate 恐吓，威胁

opportunity [C, U]机会，时机 online 联线的/地，联网的/地 communication [U]交流，交际；通讯 Book 1 Unit 1 New Words & Expressions opportunity [C, U]机会，时机 online a./ad. 联线的/地，联网的/地 communication [U]交流，交际；通讯 medium n./a. [C]媒介；中等的 modem n. [C]调制解调器 access [U]享用权；通道，入口 participate vi. 参与，参加 virtual a. commitment [U]投入，致力；[C]承诺 discipline [U]纪律，自制力；[C]学科 虚拟的；实质上的，实际上的

minimum a./n. 最低的/限度，最小的/量 assignment n. [C]任务；作业 embarrass vt. Book 1 Unit 1 New Words & Expressions minimum a./n. 最低的/限度，最小的/量 assignment n. [C]任务；作业 embarrass vt. 使尴尬，使难堪 embarrassing [C, U]沮丧；不安；灰心 post 发帖子；张贴 continual a. 不间断的；多次重复的 continually ad. 不间断地；多次重复地 reap 获得，得到；收割，收获 benefit n./v. [C]益处，好处；有益于 insight [C, U]洞悉；深刻的见解 frustration 使人尴尬的；令人难堪的

favorite a./n. gap n. [C]差距；分歧 at times 有时，偶尔 be worth (doing) sth. Book 1 Unit 1 New Words & Expressions favorite a./n. 最爱的；[C]特喜爱的人/物 gap n. [C]差距；分歧 at times 有时，偶尔 be worth (doing) sth. 值得······的 not only… but also… 不仅······而且······ far from 一点都不 a couple of 两个；一些，几个 get/have/obtain access to 有权享用；可以使用 participate in 参加 communicate vt./vi. 交流，交际；传达，传播

give sb. insight(s) into 深刻理解 now that 既然， 由于 reach out to 接触，联系 Book 1 Unit 1 New Words & Expressions keep up with 赶上；不落后 feel like (doing) sth. 想要；想做 give up 停止；放弃 think out 仔细考虑；推敲；琢磨 come across 偶然遇到；偶然发现 reap the benefit(s) 获得益处，得到好处 trade for 用······换······ give sb. insight(s) into 深刻理解 now that 既然， 由于 reach out to 接触，联系

Learning a Foreign Language Book 1 Unit 1 Learning a Foreign Language Para. 1 Learning a foreign language was one of the most difficult yet most rewarding experiences of my life. Although at times learning a languagewas frustrating, it was well worth the effort.

Book 1 Unit 1 Para. 2 My experience with learning a foreign language began in junior middle school, when I took my first English class. I had a kind and patient teacher who often praised all of the students. Because of this positive method, I eagerly answered all the questions I could, never worrying much about making mistakes. I was at the top of my class for two years.

Book 1 Unit 1 Para. 3 When I went to senior middle school, I was eager to continue studying English; however, my experience in senior middle school was very different from before. While my former teacher had been patient with all of the students, my new teacher quickly punished those who gave incorrect answers. Whenever we answered incorrectly, she pointed a long stick at us and, shaking it up and down, shouted, “No! No! No!” It didn’t take me long to lose my eagerness to answer questions. Not only did I lose my joy in answering questions, but I also lost my desire to say anything at all in English.

Book 1 Unit 1 Para. 4a However, that state didn’t last long. When I went to college, I learned that all students were required to take an English course. Unlike my senior middle school teacher, my college English teachers were patient and kind, and none of them carried long, pointed sticks! The situation was far from perfect, though.

Book 1 Unit 1 Para. 4b As our classes were very large, I was only able to answer a couple of questions in each class period. Also, after a few weeks of classes, I noticed there were many students who spoke much better than I did. I began to feel intimidated. So, once again, although for different reasons, I was afraid to speak. It seemed my English was going to stay at the same level forever.

Book 1 Unit 1 Para. 5 That was the situation until a couple of years later when I was offered an opportunity to study English through an online course. The communication medium was a computer, a phone line, and a modem. I soon got access to the necessary equipment, learned how to use the technology from a friend and participated in the virtual classroom 5 to 7 days a week.

complete assignments on time. Book 1 Unit 1 Para. 6 Online learning is not easier than regular classroom study; it requires a lot of time, commitment and discipline to keep up with the flow of the course. I worked hard to meet the minimum standards set by the course and to complete assignments on time.

Book 1 Unit 1 Para. 7a I practiced all the time. I carried a little dictionary with me everywhere I went, as well as a notebook in which I listed any new words I heard. I made many, sometimes embarrassing, mistakes. Once in a while I cried out of frustration, and sometimes I felt like giving up. But I didn’t feel intimidated by students who spoke faster than I did because I took all the time I needed to think out my ideas and wrote a reply before posting it on the screen.

realized I could understand just about everything I came Book 1 Unit 1 Para. 7b Then, one day I realized I could understand just about everything I came across, and most importantly, I could “say” anything I wanted to in English. Although I was still making many mistakes and was continually learning new ways to say things, I had finally reaped the benefits of all of my hard work.

Book 1 Unit 1 Para. 8a Learning a foreign language has been a most trying experience for me, but one that I wouldn’t trade for anything. Not only did learning another language teach me the value of hard work, but it also gave me insights into another culture, and my mind was opened to new ways of seeing things. The most wonderful result of having learned a foreign language was that I could communicate with many more people than before.

Book 1 Unit 1 Para. 8b Talking with people is one of my favorite activities, so being able to speak a new language lets me meet new people, participate in conversations, and form new, unforgettable friendships. Now that I speak a foreign language, instead of staring into space when English is being spoken, I can participate and make friends. I am able to reach out to others and bridge the gap between my language and culture and theirs.

The Writing Model Structure Analysis What is the General Statement? Book 1 Unit 1 Structure Analysis The Writing Model General Statement Specific Details Conclusion What is the General Statement? What are the specific details? What is the conclusion?

Learning a foreign language was one Book 1 Unit 1 General Statement Learning a foreign language was one of the most difficult yet most rewarding experiences of my life.(Para.1)

English Learning Experiences: Difficult: Book 1 Unit 1 Specific Details English Learning Experiences: Difficult: Rewarding: a. in senior middle school(Para.3) b. at college (Para. 4) a.in junior middle school(Para.2) b.with the online course (Paras. 5—7)

that I wouldn’ t trade for anything. (Para. 8) Book 1 Unit 1 Conclusion Learning a foreign languagehas been a most trying experience for me, but one that I wouldn’ t trade for anything. (Para. 8)

List the cause and effect of Paras. 2, 3, and 4. Book 1 Unit 1 List the cause and effect of Paras. 2, 3, and 4.

The kind and patient teacher often praised the students. Cause: Book 1 Unit 1 Para. 2 The kind and patient teacher often praised the students. Cause: I eagerly answered questions, not worrying about making mistakes. I was at the top of my class. Effect:

The new teacher quickly punished those who gave wrong answers. Book 1 Unit 1 Para. 3 Cause: The new teacher quickly punished those who gave wrong answers. I lost my eagerness to answer questions and my desire to say anything in English. Effect:

I was afraid to speak. My English seemed to stay at the same level. Book 1 Unit 1 Para. 4 Large classes made me only able to answer a couple of questions in each class period. Many students spoke much better than I did. Cause: I was afraid to speak. My English seemed to stay at the same level. Effect:

Book 1 Unit 1 Summary Useful Expressions

eagerly answer questions It doesn’t take long to… Book 1 Unit 1 Useful expressions 1. 难而有意义的经历 2. 积极的方法 3. 踊跃回答问题 4. 没有多久 5. 有······机会 6. 学习远程······课程 7. 虚拟课堂 8. 犯令人尴尬的错误 9. 因挫折而哭泣 10. 因······心生畏惧 the difficult yet rewarding experience the positive method eagerly answer questions It doesn’t take long to… be offered an opportunity to… study… through online course the virtual classroom make embarrassing mistakes cry out of frustration feel intimidated by…

new ways of seeing things Book 1 Unit 1 Useful expressions 11. 琢磨主意 12. 更为重要的 13. 尝到······甜头 14. 非常艰辛的经历 15. 全新的视角 16. 了解不同文化 17. 建立难忘的友谊 18. 发呆 19. 与别人打交道 20. 弥合鸿沟 think out one’s ideas and most importantly reap the benefits of… a most trying experience new ways of seeing things insights into another culture form unforgettable friendships stare into space reach out to others bridge the gap between… and…

meet the minimum standards not trade sth. for anything Book 1 Unit 1 Useful expressions 名列前茅 远不尽人意 用,接触 满足最低限度/要求 拿什么都不换 be at the top of be far from perfect get access to meet the minimum standards not trade sth. for anything

reward vt.give sth. in return for good and valuable doings 报答，酬谢，奖励 Book 1 Unit 1 vt.give sth. in return for good and valuable doings 报答，酬谢，奖励 The father rewarded the little boy for cleaning the room. 小男孩因为打扫了房间而受到父亲的奖励。 n. 1.sth. as a return for good and valuable doings 报答，奖赏 2. some money given to someone for his good doings 报酬，酬金

frustrate vt.1. cause sb. to have feelings of disappointment 使沮丧，使灰心 Book 1 Unit 1 frustrate vt.1. cause sb. to have feelings of disappointment 使沮丧，使灰心 The lack of evidence in this case is frustrating the police. 警方因缺乏证据而感到很伤脑筋。 2. cause the failure of sth. 使挫败，使受挫折 The bad weather frustrated our hopes of going out. 坏天气使我们打消了外出的念头。

be well worth + sth./ doing sth. Book 1 Unit 1 be well worth + sth./ doing sth. be something that is rewarding enough to do for the time or effort 值得... ...的 e.g. The watch is worth more than the price. 这表的价值超出标价。 Doing morning exercises is worth the time. 花点时间做早操是值得的。

positive a.1. leading to a practical action 积极的，肯定的 positive advice Book 1 Unit 1 positive a.1. leading to a practical action 积极的，肯定的 positive advice positive thinking 2. sure, having no doubt 确实的，明确的 It seems unlikely to me, but she seemed very positive.

far from not…at all; rather than 一点也不 Book 1 Unit 1 far from not…at all; rather than 一点也不 Far from being angry, he’s very happy. Far from helping the situation, you’ve just made it worse.

opportunity n.a good moment or chance for doing sth. 机会，时机 Book 1 Unit 1 opportunity n.a good moment or chance for doing sth. 机会，时机 He loved music, but because his family was poor, he had no opportunity to take lessons. 他喜爱音乐，但因家里太穷，他没有机会去学。

access n. 1. [U] means or right of using, reaching接近，进入 Book 1 Unit 1 access n. 1. [U] means or right of using, reaching接近，进入 The people in the school have access to that computer lab for free. 2. means of entering or a way in 通道，入口 That is the only means of access to the building.

Book 1 Unit 1 insight n. the power of using one's mind to see or understand the true nature of sth. 洞察力，洞悉，深刻的见解 a man of great insight 富有洞察力的人

Book 1 Unit 1 keep up with not to fall behind in; to keep the same speed as 跟上，不落后 The small child had to run in order to keep up with his big brother. 这小孩为了赶上他哥哥只好跑了起来。

Come across meet with 偶然遇上 Book 1 Unit 1 Come across meet with 偶然遇上 While I was cleaning the house, I came across some old baby pictures of my father that I had never seen before. 在打扫房间时，我偶然发现了几张过去从来未见过的，我父亲还是婴儿时的老照片。  

He felt he didn't have to make such a commitment to Mary. Book 1 Unit 1 It requires much time, commitment and discipline to keep up with the flow of the course. (Para. 6) Meaning: ... and online learning requires that we give much time and attention to it and learn or work in a controlled way, so that we can keep up with the progress of the course. commitment: n. a promise to follow certain beliefs or certain course of actions He felt he didn't have to make such a commitment to Mary. 他觉得自己没必要对玛丽作出这样的许诺。 I don't want to get married because I don't want any commitments. 我不想结婚，因为我不想承担任何责任。

discipline: n. the practice of making people obey rules; Book 1 Unit 1 discipline: n. the practice of making people obey rules; the quality of behaving in a controlled way Discipline is very important for any kind of scientific research. 自制对于任何科研工作而言都很重要。 When the fire broke out, the students showed good discipline. 火灾发生时，这些学生表现出良好的纪律性。

Meaning: Learning another language not only made me understand the Book 1 Unit 1 Not only did learning another language teach me the value of hard work, but it also gave me insights into another culture, and my mind was opened to new ways of seeing things. (Para. 8) Meaning: Learning another language not only made me understand the benefit of hard work, but it also made me understand another culture, and I was willing to accept new ways of seeing things.

Book 1 Unit 1 Now that I speak a foreign language, instead of staring into space when English is being spoken, I can participate and make friends. (Para. 8) Meaning: As I can speak a foreign language, I can take part in the conversation and make friends, and I no longer look into the distance when someone is speaking English. now that: conj. because (something has happened) ... Now that John has arrived, we can begin our English class.  既然约翰来了，我们可以开始上英语课了。

Book 1 Unit 1 I am able to reach out to others and bridge the gap between my language and culture and theirs. (Para. 8) Meaning: I am able to communicate with others and make smaller the differences between my language and culture and theirs. reach out to: communicate with; contact With the introduction of the Internet, we can reach out to our friends by e-mail. reach out for: try to get You must reach out for any opportunity that comes your way. 你必须抓住所遇到的任何机遇。

hold out one‘s hand to get sth. Book 1 Unit 1 reach for: hold out one‘s hand to get sth. He reached for the phone and dialed the number.

Book 1 Unit 1 When you explain the reasons why something happens by writing, you are having a Cause and Effect Writing. Paragraph Writing

Writing Pattern The paragraph begins with a general statement about Book 1 Unit 1 The paragraph begins with a general statement about what is to be talked about. (Topic) Next comes the major factor or factors that result in the effect as expected. (Cause) An effect shows what the cause or causes have produced on the concerned. (Effect)

Book 1 Unit 1 Example: When I went to senior middle school, I was eager to continue studying English; however, my experience in senior middle school was very different from before. (Topic) While my former teacher had been patient with all of the students, my new teacher quickly punished those who gave incorrect answers. Whenever we answered incorrectly, she pointed a long stick at us and, shaking it up and down, shouted, “No! No! No!” (Cause) It didn’t take me long to lose my eagerness to answer questions. Not only did I lose my joy in answering questions, but I also lost my desire to say anything at all in English. (Effect)

Book 1 Unit 1 Writing Practice Directions: Have a look at the outline below and the sample paragraph, which starts with a general statement supported by the cause-effect pattern. Topic: Succeeding in Language Learning Cause: a lot of practice/carry a dictionary, a notebook/meet the standards of the course/ finish assignments Effect: reap the benefits of the hard work

Book 1 Unit 1 Sample Paragraph I am proud to say that I succeeded in learning a foreign language. (Topic Sentence) It was a real challenge and, needless to say, it took a lot of practice. I carried a small dictionary with me everywhere I went as well as a notebook in which I listed new words I came across. I also managed my time carefully so that I met the standards of the course and finished assignments on time. (Cause) After years of persistence, I reaped the benefits of all my hard work. (Effect)

Para. 1 学习外语是我一生中最艰苦也是最有意义的经历之一。虽然时常遭遇挫折，但却非常有价值。 Book 1 Unit 1 学 外 语 Para. 1 学习外语是我一生中最艰苦也是最有意义的经历之一。虽然时常遭遇挫折，但却非常有价值。

Book 1 Unit 1 Para. 2 我学外语的经历始于初中的第一堂英语课。老师很慈祥耐心，时常表扬学生。由于这种积极的教学方法，我踊跃回答各种问题，从不怕答错。两年中，我的成绩一直名列前茅。

Book 1 Unit 1 Para. 3 到了高中后，我渴望继续学习英语。然而，高中时的经历与以前大不相同。以前，老师对所有的学生都很耐心，而新老师则总是惩罚答错的学生。每当有谁回答错了，她就会用长教鞭指着我们，上下挥舞着大喊：“错! 错! 错!”没有多久，我便不再渴望回答问题了。我不仅失去了回答问题的乐趣，而且根本就不想再用英语说半个字。

Book 1 Unit 1 Para. 4a 好在这种情况没持续多久。到了大学，我了解到所有学生必须上英语课。与高中老师不同，大学英语老师非常耐心和蔼，而且从来不带教鞭! 不过情况却远不尽如人意。

Book 1 Unit 1 Para. 4b 由于班大，每堂课能轮到我回答的问题寥寥无几。上了几周课后，我还发现许多同学的英语说得比我要好得多。我开始产生一种畏惧感。虽然原因与高中时不同，但我却又一次不敢开口了。看来我的英语水平要永远停步不前了。

Book 1 Unit 1 Para. 5 直到几年后我有机会参加远程英语课程，情况才有所改善。这种课程的媒介是一台电脑、一条电话线和一个调制解调器。我很快配齐了必要的设备并跟一个朋友学会了电脑操作技术，于是我每周用5到7天在网上的虚拟课堂里学习英语。

Book 1 Unit 1 Para. 6 网上学习并不比普通的课堂学习容 易。它需要花许多的时间，需要学习者专心 自律，以跟上课程进度。我尽力达到课程的 最低要求，并按时完成作业。

Book 1 Unit 1 Para. 7a 我随时随地都在学习。不管去哪里，我都随身携带一本袖珍字典和笔记本，笔记本上记着我听到的生词。我学习中出过许多错，有时是令人尴尬的错误。有时我会因挫折而哭泣，有时甚至想放弃。但我从未因别的同学英语说得比我快而感到畏惧，因为在电脑屏幕上作出回答之前，我可以根据自己的需要花时间去琢磨自己的想法。

Book 1 Unit 1 Para. 7b 突然有一天我发现自己什么都懂了，更重要的是，我说起英语来灵活自如。尽管我还是常常出错，还有很多东西要学，但我已尝到了刻苦学习的甜头。

Book 1 Unit 1 Para. 8a 学习外语对我来说是非常艰辛的经历，但它又无比珍贵。它不仅使我懂得了艰苦努力的意义，而且让我了解了不同的文化，让我以一种全新的思维去看待事物。学习一门外语最令人兴奋的收获是我能与更多的人交流。

Book 1 Unit 1 Para. 8b 与人交谈是我最喜欢的一项活动，新的语言使我能与陌生人交往，参与他们的谈话，并建立新的难以忘怀的友谊。由于我已能说英语，别人讲英语时我不再茫然不解了。我能够参与其中，并结交朋友。我能与人交流，并能够弥合我所说的语言和所处的文化与他们的语言和文化之间的鸿沟。

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