Unit 1 How can we become good learners? Section A 3a-3b 九年级(全)

Revision How do you study English? I study by…

How do you study English? I study by…

How do you study English? I study by…

How do you study English? I study by…

How do you study English? I study by…

The girl is Wei Fen. What is she doing The girl is Wei Fen. What is she doing? Can you guess how she studies English?

3a Read the passage about Wei Fen and answer the questions. 1. 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? n. 秘密; 秘诀 adj. 秘密的; 保密的

How I Learned to Learn English Last year, I did not like my English class. Every class was like a bad dream. The teacher spoke so quickly that I did not understand her most of the time. I was afraid to ask questions because of my poor pronunciation. I just hid behind my textbook and never said anything. Then one day I watched an English movie called Toy Story. I fell in love with this exciting and funny movie! So I began to

watch other English movies, too watch other English movies, too. Although I could not understand everything the characters said, their body language and the expressions on their faces helped me to get the meaning. I also realized I could get the meaning by listening for just the key words. My pronunciation improved as well by listening to the conversations in English movies. I discovered that listening to something interesting is the secret to language learning. I also learned useful sentences like “It’s a piece of cake”

or “It serves you right”. I did not understand these sentences at first. But because I wanted to understand the story, I looked them up in a dictionary. Now I really enjoy my English class. I want to learn new words and more grammar so that I can have a better understanding of English movies.

1. Why did Wei Fen find it difficult to learn English? The teacher spoke too quickly. She was afraid to ask questions. She didn’t like her English class. 2. What did she do in English class? She just hid behind her textbook and never said anything.

3. What is the secret to language learning? Listening to something you are interested in is the secret to language learning.

Language points

1. Why did Wei Fan find it difficult to learn English 1. Why did Wei Fan find it difficult to learn English? 为什么魏芬发现学英语很难？ “find + it +adj. +to do sth.” “发现做某事…” My pen pal Andrew found it difficult _______ Chinese well. learning B. learn C. to learn D. learned C

2. What is the secret to language learning 2. What is the secret to language learning? 语言学习的秘诀是什么？ the secret to … “…的秘诀” 其中to 为介词, 表 示所属，意为“…的….” secret 在此处用作可 数名词，意为 “秘密；秘诀”。 keep the secret 保守秘密

You must keep the secret. 你必须保守这个秘密。 He doesn’t know the secret to studying English well. 他不知道学好英语的秘诀。

3. I was afraid to ask questions because because of my poor pronunciation. 但是因为我糟糕的发音，我害怕问问题。 be afraid to do sth. “害怕做某事” be afraid of sb/ sth. “害怕某人/某物” I am afraid + that 从句. “担心…”

I am afraid to travel by plane. 我害怕乘飞机旅行。 Are you afraid of the dog? 你怕这条狗吗？ I’m afraid that I can’t pass the exam. 我担心我不能通过这次考试。

4. Then one day I watched an English movie called Toy Story 4. Then one day I watched an English movie called Toy Story. I fell in love with this exciting and funny movie! 之后一天，我看了一部名为《玩具总动员》的英文电影。我爱上了这部令人兴奋而有趣的电影！ called Toy Story. 为过去分词短语作后置定 语，修饰名词movie. fall in love with “爱上某人/某物”。同义于“be in love with, 意为与…相爱”，表状态。

5. I want to learn new words and more grammar so that I can have a better understanding of English movies. 我想学习新单词和更多的语法，以便我可以 更好地理解英文电影。 so that “以便；为了” so … that…. “如此……以至于”

1. You have to leave now ____ you can catch the early bus. A. so that B. as soon as C. because D. if 2. The rain is ___ heavy that we can’t go out now. A so

3b Complete the sentences with what Wei Fen learned from watching movies. Use words and phrases from the passage. 1. I can understand the meaning by watching their______________ and the __________ on their faces. I can get the meaning by listening for just the ____________ . body language expressions key words

My pronunciation improved by listening to the_____________ in English movies. 4. I learned ___________ sentences like “It’s a piece of cake” by watching the movies. 5. I can find the meaning of the new words by looking them up in a _____________. conversations useful dictionary

Now, let’s summarize some ways of learning English.

A. Listening listening to English songs listening to listening to English tapes listening to English radios

B. Speaking speaking English in class speaking English outside class

speaking English with friends speaking English with foreigners

C. Reading reading English textbooks reading English notes

reading English newspapers reading English magazines

D. Writing writing/taking English notes writing English compositions

writing emails to your friends writing/keeping diaries in English

E. Watching watching English DVDs watching English TV watching English films

F. Asking asking the teacher for help asking the classmates for help

G. Making/Doing making flash-cards making vocabulary lists doing a lot of exercises

H. Memorizing memorizing the words

Exercises 根据汉语提示用正确形式填空。 1. Do you have any _________ (单词卡)? 2. Please read _____ (大声地), I can’t hear you. 3. Your ____________ (发音) sounds good. 4. English ________ (语法) is very important. word cards aloud pronunciation grammar

从括号中选择适当的词汇完成句子。 Listen! Someone is knocking at the door _________ (loudly, aloud). 2. Children put out the fire ______ (with, by) pouring water on it. 3. I’m sorry. I can’t ____________ (pronunciation, pronounce) this word. loudly by pronounce

用所给单词的适当形式填空。 —______ you ever ______ (ask) your teachers questions? —No, never. 2. —We’re too tired. What about _______ (have) a rest? —That’s a good idea. 3. I often study by _________ (work) with a group in class. Have asked having working

4. We felt very _______ (excite) when we heard the good news. 5. This math problem is too hard for me _________ (work) out. 6. The students are having fun ________ (speak) English in class. 7. His sister gets excited about _______ (go) to Beijing alone. excited to work speaking going

汉译英 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. 

3. 他因为对她说了谎而感到羞愧。 4. 我在回家的途中碰到了简。 5. 新学员常常犯语法错误。 He is ashamed of having lied to her. I met Jane on my way home. New learners often make mistakes in grammar.

6. 他们毫不困难的找到了他家。 7. 它不是最新款的手机之一，它过时了。 They had no trouble finding his home. It’s not one of the latest mobile phones. It’s out of style.

1. Recite the important sentences in the passage on page 3. 2. Remember the words and phrases in this lesson.

Thank You!