1、Life-long LearningIn the past，when students graduated from college and got jobs，only some of them went on with their study.But today，life-long learning is becoming more and more common.Lucy， who is forty，teaches physics at a college in Boston.“Next term，I ll teach some of classes by using the Intern
2、et.This is the way of teaching that Ive never used before， ” says Lucy.“These days，I am taking a class to learn how to teach in this way.If not，I will lose my job.” At the same time，Lucys seventy-year-old parents，who live in New York，are taking an art history class online.Life-long learning means th
3、at its never too soon or too late for learning.It suggests that a learners attitude towards learning is the most important thing.One can and should be open to new ideas，decisions，skills or behaviours.Life-long learning throws the saying “You cant teach an old dog new tricks” out of the door.Citizens
4、 of all ages can have many ways to learn：at work， at home and through leisure activities，not just through formal channels such as school and higher education.Life-long education is a form of pedagogy often done through distance learning or e-learning，continuing education， home-schooling or correspon
5、dence courses.It also includes programs for those who want to make themselves suitable for jobs after graduating from universities or colleges.Later in life，especially in retirement，continued learning can take all kinds of forms，from traditional academic courses to recreational activities.One of the
6、 reasons why life-long education has become so important is the fast development of science and technology.Despite the increased learning period of primary，secondary and university education (1418 years depending on the country)，the knowledge and skills learned there are usually not enough for a pro
7、fessional career in the following three or four decades.根据短文判断正(T)误(F)1.Lucy is a physics teacher at a college and she doesnt study after work.(F)2.People who have retired can continue to learn in different ways.(T)Period One Warm-up & Lesson 1 Life-long LearningPre-reading匹配左边的单词与右边的汉语意思第一组1.backwa
8、rds A.v.被充满；膨胀，肿胀2.correction B.adj.稳定的；无忧无虑的3.simplify C.adv.由前向后地，向后地4.secure D.n.改正，改进5. swell E.vt.简化，使简易答案 1.C 2.D 3.E 4.B 5.A第二组6.suspect A.vt.区别，辨别7.chief B.v.怀疑8.instruct C.vt.埋葬，掩埋9.bury D.adj.最高级别的；n.首领10.distinguish E.v.指导，教导答案 6.B 7.D 8.E 9.C 10.AStep 1 Fast-reading1.Whats the main idea
9、of the passage?A.All roads lead to Rome.B.Its never too late to learn.C.Failure is the mother of success.D.Everyone has his merits.答案 B2.Tell whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F).(1)Sun Wen is now studying in Qinghua University with a Bachelors Degree in Computer Engineering.(
10、F )(2)In the past，if someone failed the college entrance exam， he would have no chance of getting a degree.( T )(3)In recent years，if someone had worked for a company for over 20 years，they could stay there until retirement.( F )(4)Later，Ms Tang thought it a good thing that she was laid off.( T )(5)
11、Grandpa Chen thought the saying “You cant teach an old dog new tricks.” true.( F )Step 2 Careful-reading1.Which of the following is NOT true about Sun Wen according to the passage?A.She went to Qinghua University right after graduation from high school.B.She is still working now.C.She took her cours
12、es in the evenings and on weekends.D.She hasnt got a Bachelors Degree in Computer Engineering by distance learning yet.答案 A2.Why was Ms Tang laid off?A.Because she was too old.B.Because she hadnt worked hard enough.C.Because she had done something wrong.D.For some reason we dont know.答案 D3.What woul
13、d Ms Tang most probably do next?A.To further her study.B.To go back to the company she used to work for.C.To set up her own business.D.To work as a full-time housewife.答案 C4.What made Grandpa Chen learn about the Internet?A.The fees for sending airmails were too high.B.Surfing the Internet was excit
14、ing and interesting.C.His grandson offered to instruct him on how to email and use the Internet.D.He didnt want to switch off his brain.答案 AStep 3 Post-readingAfter reading the passage，please fill in the following blanks.Nowadays，more and more people of various ages and backgrounds are continuing to
15、 study 1.to improve(improve) themselves.Sun Wen,28 years old，was getting 2.promoted(promote) at work because of her new qualification by continuing education.She failed her college entrance exam.But she gave herself a second chance by studying for a degree in her spare time while 3.keeping(keep) a s
16、ecure full-time job.Ms Tang,45 years old,4.was laid(lay) off and became a full-time housewife.However，she soon got 5.bored(bore) and decided to do a business course.Now she has already prepared 6.for setting up her own export company.She thought getting laid off will prove to be the best thing 7.tha
17、t ever happened to her.Grandpa Chen,75 years old， is teaching himself new tricks every day.It started 8.when the price of postage went up and it was too expensive to send an airmail to his daughter in the US，so he became an Internet 9.user(use) by asking his grandson to instruct him on how to use th
18、e Internet.He thought 10.it wrong to switch off ones brain and bury everything one has ever learnt after he/she retires.Step 4 Sentence-learning1.I suspect that they laid me off because the company was not doing that well but it still brought a lump to my throat and made me want to cry.句式分析 本句是由 but
19、 连接的并列复合句，前一个分句中含有 that 引导的宾语从句且此宾语从句中又含有 because 引导的原因状语从句。自主翻译 我怀疑他们裁掉我是因为公司经营得不是很好，但这仍然使我喉头哽咽，让我想哭。2.I got my grandson to instruct me on how to email and use the Internet and I really enjoy the speed at which my messages get sent and answered.句式分析 本句中第二个 and 连接两个并列句。在第一个分句中“how不定式”作宾语；第二个分句中 at w
20、hich 引导一个定语从句，修饰先行词 speed。自主翻译 我让孙子教我如何发电子邮件，如何使用网络，然后我真正地领略到收信与发信的快速。.阅读理解ASure，its good to get along with your teacher because it makes the time you spend in the classroom more pleasant.And yes，its good to get along with your teacher because，in general，it s smart to learn how to understand the dif
21、ferent types of people youll meet throughout your life.“But really，theres one super-important reason why you should get along with your teacher.When you do，learning bursts right open， ” says Evelyn Vuko，a longtime teacher who writes an education column called “Teacher Says” for the Washington Post n
22、ewspaper.In fact，kids who get along with their teachers not only learn more，but theyre more comfortable asking questions and getting extra help.This makes it easier to understand new materials and do your best on tests.When you have this kind of relationship with a teacher，he or she can be someone t
23、o turn to with problems，such as problems with learning or school life， such as bullying.As a kid in a primary or middle school，youre at a wonderful stage in your life.Youre like a sponge(海绵 )，able to absorb lots of new and exciting information.On top of that，youre able to think about all this inform
24、ation in new ways.Your teacher knows that，in most cases，is very excited to be the person whos giving you all that material and helping you put it together.Remember，teachers are people，too ，and they feel great if youre open to what theyre teaching you.Thats why they wanted to be teachers in the first
25、 placeto teach!Some kids may be able to learn in any situation，whether they like the teacher or not.But most kids are sensitive to the way they get along with the teacher，and if things arent going well，they wont learn as well and won t enjoy being in class.语 篇 解 读 本 文 讲 述 的 是 与 老 师 关 系 融 洽 对 学 生 在 校
26、 学 习 和 生 活 的 种 种 好 处 。1.In the passage，the author mainly talks about .A.how to get along well with othersB.how much the students are expected of to get along with teachersC.the importance of a good relation with teachersD.how to make the time in the classroom more pleasant答案 C解析 主旨大意题。根据第一段“Sure，its
27、 good to get along with your teacher because it makes the time you spend in the classroom more pleasant.”可知，这是文章的中心句，也是文章的主旨要义。故选 C。2.The sentence “learning bursts right open” in the third paragraph really means “ ”.A.there will be more problems with learningB.you find an opening to learningC.learni
28、ng becomes easier for you at onceD.there will be no problems at all with learning答案 C解析 句意猜测题。根据第四段中的“This makes it easier to understand new materials and do your best on tests.”可知，好的师生关系能使你学习更容易。故选 C。3.Which of the comments on teachers and their work is NOT true according to the passage?A.Teachers
29、sometimes have the same feelings as students do.B.Teachers are excited even if you wouldnt like to accept their teaching.C.Though few，there are still some students who can learn even if they dont like their teachers.D.Having a bad relationship with your teachers does more or less harm to your studie
30、s.答案 B解析 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“Your teacher knows that，in most cases，is very excited to be the person whos giving you all that material and helping you put it together.”可知，在大多数情况下，你的老师会因帮你学到知识而感到兴奋。故选 B。BDue to the increasing number of violence acts produced in schools all over the world，more and more par
31、ents prefer to have their children educated at home rather than at school.This way they can ensure their safety and well-being，although teachers and school representatives are trying to improve the situation in schools by increasing the number of the persons in charge of the safety of the students.T
32、he main reason for violence acts is the films and cartoons that fill the childrens time. They want to do everything they watch on TV and never think of the consequences，and they may hurt a classmate or a teacher.On the other hand，parents are not fully satisfied with the childrens results obtained in
33、 classes and they consider private classes would have better results.When a teacher has to watch 30 students in class，he cant probably see what each of them is doing，how he is writing， or if he understands the explanations.At home the teacher can explain in detail everything the child doesnt underst
34、and as many times as he considers proper.And many times the child grows fond of the teacher at home，who becomes his best friend and who helps him whenever he needs someone to talk to.However，the best solution would be a mixture between the education received at school and that at home，because school
35、 makes children communicate and socialize.Keeping a child at home for fear that something bad might happen to him only makes the childs character weak and prevents him from knowing what real life is.Staying in a crystal ball only does harm to the child.All in all，schools have been created to help ch
36、ildren，not to harm them，so its best to keep children in these special places，where they learn，laugh，have fun and make new friends.语篇解读 由于校园暴力等原因，很多家长更愿意让孩子在家里学习。本文着重分析了在家学习和在学校学习的优缺点。4.The writers purpose in writing this passage is to .A.teach parents the ways to keep their children safeB.show solut
37、ions to developing childrens characterC.analyze an education problem and give opinionsD.explain the main reason for violence acts in schools答案 C解析 写作意图题。根据全文尤其是最后一段的总结可知，本文分析了教育存在的一个问题并给出了一些建议。故选 C。5.Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?A.Advantages and Disadvantages of Priv
38、ate ClassesB.Who Is to Blame，Parents or Schools?C.Which Is Better，School Study or Home Study?D.The Relationship Between Teachers and Children答案 C解 析 标 题 归 纳 题 。 纵 观 全 文 可 知 ， 本 文 主 要 叙 述 了 在 家 学 习 和 在 学 校 学 习 的 优 缺 点 。 故 选C。6.What do the underlined words “a crystal ball” in the passage refer to?A.A
39、toy that can be used for entertainment. B.A safe and comfortable environment.C.A round object that is made of crystal. D.An obstacle that is hard to overcome.答案 B解析 词义猜测题。根据倒数第二段第二句“Keeping a child at home for fear that something bad might happen to him only makes the childs character weak and preve
40、nts him from knowing what real life is.”可知，因为害怕可能发生不好的事情而让孩子待在家里只会让孩子的个性变弱，阻止他了解真正的生活是什么。故“a crystal ball”指的是一个安全舒适的环境。故选 B。7.We can infer from the passage that .A.violent TV programs have bad effects on childrens behaviorB.the teacher at home is more patient than the teacher at schoolC.children tod
41、ay are weak for lack of sense of right and wrongD.there are too many students in class for a teacher to teach答案 A解析 推理判断题。根据第二段的内容可知，电视节目中的暴力行为给孩子的身心带来坏的影响。故选 A。CIs there something that youve always wanted to try but just never had the time？Well，make plans to try it now since you are on summer vacat
42、ion.Not all vacations call for taking a tour bus to take photos of famous landmarks.Some vacations allow you plenty of opportunities to learn.The most difficult aspect of a learning vacation may be choosing one because the possibilities are endless.If you enjoy cooking，various companies can take you
43、 to Italy，France，Spain，Mexico or even Peru.Once there，you can learn to prepare the local cuisine(烹饪).Trips are often planned to fit in with local food festivals or special events.The term “learning vacation” often brings language to mind.The best way to learn a language is in an environment where it
44、s spoken.Study Spanish，French or English.Or attempt a more unusual language like Polish，Estonian or Thai.Youll be able to learn about the country and absorb the culture at the same time.If you are fond of sports，you can polish your skills or learn new ones.Golf and tennis schools welcome players of
45、all levels.If you want a bigger thrill，you can learn to surf，go climbing or race cars.Its even possible to learn the art and techniques of bull fighting while on vacation!You can also discover your inner artist.Many places offer painting classes in different mediums.The scenic locations of the schoo
46、ls offer plenty of subjects that provide inspiration for practice.If you prefer capturing the world on film，take a photography vacation.Travel with a small group to photograph beautiful animals or scenery.You can also practise your technique on people or at historical sights.Once you decide on a vac
47、ation，choose a company carefully.Request names of recent customers you can contact，and then ask them for an evaluation.The more you know before you go，the better prepared youll be.Then go out and learn something!语篇解读 如果你想尝试一些事情，平时没有时间，那么你可以在假期中去做。本文介绍了几种假期中的学习方法。8.Why is it hard for you to decide on
48、 a learning vacation?A.Because it is hard for you to make plans.B.Because the possibilities are unlimited.C.Because there are many good foods from abroad.D.Because therere too many food festivals or events.答案 B解析 细节理解题。根据第二段首句“The most difficult aspect of a learning vacation may be choosing one beca
49、use the possibilities are endless.”可知，假期中有无限的可能性可供选择。故选 B 项。9.The advantage of learning a language in its native country is that .A.the environment is fit for you to use the languageB.you are able to learn the original foreign languageC.native speakers offer you a lot of chances to practiseD.you can learn the language and experience its culture答案 D解析 细节理解题。根据第三段末句“You ll be able to learn about the country and absorb the culture at th