1. Module 1
How to learn English
Unit 3
Language in use

2. Language practice 1. We should always speak English in class.
2. Let’s try to speak English as much as
possible.
3. Why not write down our mistakes in our
notebook?
4. It’s a good idea to spell and pronounce
new words aloud.
5. How about listening to the radio?

3. 1. We ______ always speak English in class.
2. _____ try to speak English as much as possible.
3. Why ____ write down our mistakes in our notebooks?
4. It’s __ ____ _____ to spell and pronounce new words aloud.
5. ____ _____ listening to the radio?
should
Let’s
not
a good idea
How about

4. 1 Listen and check( ) the expressions of advice you hear. √
1 Why don’t we …?
2 How about … ?
3 We should …
4 We can … √ √ √ √
5 Let’s try to …
6 Can you …?
7 Remember to … √ √

5. 2 Listen again and answer the questions.
What is difficult for Charlie?
2. How will Mary help him?
3. When does Charlie think they
should meet?
The English homework is difficult for him.
She offers to work with him.
After school that day.

6. 4. Why does Mary think about reading
newspapers?
Mary thinks reading newspaper is a good idea.

7. 3 Work in pairs. Look at the picture and say what Jack usually does.
Do you think his habits are good? Why/Why not?

8. He usually goes to bed late.
He usually gets up late.
He usually listens to the teacher carefully.

9. He doesn’t use dictionary.
He usually reads English newspapers .
He usually writes words in the notebook.

10. 4 Give Jack some advice.
He should go to bed before nine o’clock.
Why don’t you …?
Why not …?
How about …?
It’s a good idea to …

11. He should go to bed before nine o’clock, and get up at half past six.
2. It’s a good idea to use a dictionary.

12. how about should try to why don’t why not
5 Read Helen’s question and complete Diana's answer with the correct form of the word and expressions in the box. You need to use some of the expressions more than once.
how about should try to
why don’t why not

13. FROM: Helen
TO: Diana
SUBJECT: How to improve speaking
Hi, Diana,
I like English very much. My reading is good, but my speaking is poor. How can I improve my speaking?
Best,
Helen

14. FROM: Diana
TO: Helen
SUBJECT: RE: How to improve speaking
Hello, Helen,
You need to practice speaking more often. (1) _________ you look for some English -speaking people in your town? (2) _________ saying hello to them and asking them where they come from? (3) _______ make friends with them
Why don’t
How about
Try to

15. and take them around your town. Is there an English club in your town
and take them around your town. Is there an English club in your town? If there is not, (4) __________ start one with your friends? (5) __________ playing a few games and listening to some music ? You can watch English films together, and (6) ___________ speak English all the time. You (7) ______ invite your new English-speaking friends to your club!
Best,
Diana
why not
How about
try to
should

16. 6 Work in pairs. Read the problems and give advice.
Ask your teacher read loud
talk to your classmates
use a dictionary

17. Student A’s problems
I like listening to English songs, but there are too many new words.
I want to read an English book, but I can’t choose the right one.

18. Student B’s problems
I can’t speak English well.
It’s difficult to remember new words.

19. Now, write down your advice.
For student A: How about using a dictionary to find the meaning of new words?
Why don’t you ask your teacher to choose an English book for you?
For students B: Why not practise talking to your classmates?
You can read new words aloud.

20. 7 Complete the conversation with the words in the box.
advice check forget
improve possible
Helen: How can I (1)__________my reading?
James: Here is my (2) __________. Choose a newspaper to read. First, think about what’s
improve
advice

21. happening today. What will be in the newspaper？Then read the titles of articles and choose one to read for more information. Don’t stop to (3)________every word. You don’t need to know every word to understand the article. Learning only a few new words is enough. Try to use them as much as (4)________. Then you won’t (5) __________them easily.
check
possible
forget

22. Around the world English online
In addition to English magazines, newspapers and radio, there are various kinds of English learning websites. Millions of people around the world visit them daily to improve their English. If someone from Spain asks a question, they may get an answer from Canada instantly. On the internet, you can chat with other English speakers freely, and enjoy the latest English

23. songs. The Internet brings the world of English to you.

24. Grammar 征求意见的表达方式: 1. How can I … ? 2. What should I do?
3. Can you give me some advice?
4. What do you think I should do?

25. 建议的表达方式总结如下:
Why don’t you/ we …?
Why not…?
What / How about …?
Let’s try to …
We /You should …
It’s a good idea to …
Don’t forget to …

26. Give somebody some advice
What about…?
Why not…?
…shouldn’t…
It is a great idea to…
Try not to…
Remember not to…
… had better not do sth.
How about…?
Why don’t you…?
…should…
It is a good idea to…
Try to …
Remember to…
Don’t forget to…
…had better do sth.

27. How to learn English well?
always speak English in class
write down the mistakes in the notebooks
check your vocabulary notebook every day
listen to the radio in English
read a newspaper in English
have a pen friend and write messages to each other

28. ask for advice about improving your English
guess the meaning of the new words
write the words on pieces of paper
place the paper in your bedroom

29. You should answer… That is a good / great idea. Great! / Good!
Thanks a lot. / Thanks very much.

30. Module task 8. Write down what you are not good at in
English. Then write down what you
should do.
Think about:
What I am not good at
What I should do
Now make an English study plan for this year. Use the information in Activity 8 to help you.

31. 10 Work in pairs. Discuss your study plan.
－ This is my English study plan. I will listen
to English radio programmers every day.
－ That’s a good idea. You can also listen to
some English songs.
Now think about your partner’s advice and revise your English study plan.

32. Sample: － This is my English study plan. I will try
to practice speaking English every day.
－ That’s a good idea. You can also read
some English articles.

33. My English Study Plan This is the first page of my English study plan
My English Study Plan This is the first page of my English study plan. I’m good at vocabulary. Because I remember the words every day. I usually listen to English songs and watch the film, so my listening is good.

34. But my writing is bad. Because I don’t like writing, my Chinese writing is bad, too But I’m good at pronunciation, because I usually repeat English at home So I should write many articles.

35. 根据所给中文及关键词写出下列句子。
周末看看英语电影是个好主意。 (It’s a good idea)
_____________________________________________________________________
It’s a good idea to watch English films at weekends.
2. 你应该每天早晨读英语。 (should)
____________________________________　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
3. 让我们改正错误吧。 (Let’s)
____________________________________　　　　　
You should read English every morning.
Let’s correct our mistakes.

36. 4. 下午练习打篮球怎么样？(How about)
________________________________________________________________________　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
5. 你为什么不休息一下呢？(Why don’t)
____________________________________
How about practising playing basketball this afternoon?
Why don’t you have a rest?

37. Homework
Review the useful words and expressions. Then test yourself.