Section A Period One Unit1 Words and Expressions

textbook conversation aloud pronunciation sentence patient n. 教科书；课本 n. 交谈；谈话 adv. 大声地；出声地 n. 发音；读音 n. 句子 adj. 有耐心的； n. 病人 Words Review

Let’s enjoy a video. Where can you see or hear English? Lead-in 1

Lead-in 2 Do you use the Internet to learn English? In what ways? ☺ chat with foreigners, classmates, teachers and friends... ☺ get an answer instantly if you ask a question online ☺ enjoy the latest songs & movies …

To talk about how to study English To learn to use by doing sth. by working with friends by reading the textbook by asking the teacher for help by listening to tapes

She is reading the textbook. n. 课本 Please choose the right picture. A B

I had a long conversation with her the other day. n. 交谈；谈话 A B

He read the letter aloud to us. adv. 大声地；出声地 A B

There is more than one pronunciation of “garage”. n. 发音；读音 A B

What does this sentence mean? n. 句子 AB

She is very patient with young children. adj. 有耐心的 AB

What ways do you often use in learning English? by listening to tapes by reading the textbook by watching videos by having conversations with friends by reading aloud to practice pronunciation

What’s the function of such ways? have conversations with friends read aloud to practice pronunciation watch English videos listen to tapes read English textbooks establish language sense improve speaking skills improve listening practice reading enlarge the knowledge of English culture

1a Check ( √ ) the ways you study English. Then add other ways you sometimes study. ___ a. by working with friends ___ b. by making word cards ___ c. by reading the textbook ___ d. by listening to tapes ___ e. by asking the teacher for help _______________________________

1b Listen. How do these students study for a test? Write letters from 1a above. ___ 1. Meiping ___ 2. Peter ___ 3. Tony b e d

listening to the radio How do you study for a test? I study by… CRI 1c Make conversations about how you study for a test.

How do you study for a test? I study by… keeping English diaries speaking English in class reading English books 、 magazines ＆ newspapers watching English films reading English newspaper

2a Listen and check ( √ ) the questions you hear. Questions 1.Does anyone learn English by watching videos? 2.Do you have conversations with friends in English? 3.What about listening to tapes? 4.What about reading aloud to practice pronunciation? 5.Have you ever studied with a group? 2b Listen again. Match each answer below with a question. Answers a.Yes, I have. I’ve learned a lot that way. d. No. It’s too hard to understand spoken English. b. Oh, yes. It really improves my speaking skills. c. I do that sometimes. I think it helps. a. b. c. d. √ √ √ √

2c Make conversations using the information in 2a and 2b. Have you ever studied with a group? Yes, I have. I’ve learned a lot that way. Do you have conversations with friends in English? Oh, yes. It really improves my speaking skills. Does anyone learn English by watching videos? No. It’s too hard to understand spoken English. What about listening to tapes? I do that sometimes. I think it helps. What about reading aloud to practice pronunciation? I do that sometimes. I think it helps.

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. 2d

Have you ever tried those ways of learning English? Do they work? What is the most important thing in learning English? What do you think is difficult for you to study English?

1. What about reading aloud to practice pronunciation? 1. what about + v.-ing/ n./ pron. （征求意 见）怎么样，如何 What about this bike? 这辆自行车怎么样？ What about her painting? 她的画儿怎么样？

2. aloud 与 loudly aloud 强调发出的声音能被听见， “ 大声地、 出声地 ” ； loudly 强调声音高，喧叫， “ 响亮地 ” （ 放 在动词前后均可） Don’t talk so loudly. 别那么高声说话。 He read the letter aloud to us. 他把信大声念给我们听。

3. pronunciation n. 发音；读音 pronounce v. 发音；读音 How do you pronounce your name? 你的名字怎么念？ Your pronunciation is excellent. 你的发音好极了。

根据汉语提示用正确形式填空。 1. Do you often have any _________ ( 课本 )? 2. I learn English by reciting ________ ( 句子 ). 3. Please read _____ ( 大声地 ), I can’t hear you. 4. Your ____________ ( 发音 ) sounds good. 5. Do you have ____________ ( 对话 ) with him in English ？ textbook sentences aloud pronunciation conversations

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 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. 汉译英。

Now 2 mins to test your spelling. 1. English-Chinese textbook; patient; pronunciation 2. Chinese-English 交谈，谈话；大声地，出声地；句子 When finished, exchange your papers to see who does the best.

How do you study for a test? I study by… by working with friends by reading the textbook by asking the teacher for help by listening to tapes

1. Make a survey about learning English in groups, and then interview others about their experiences of learning English. Write down your report. 2. Preview the new words and expressions. 3. Preview the article on page 3.