1、 Learning a new language can be very difficult,but it doesnt have to be expensive.Wise English speakers can learn English fluently for little or no cost.All it takes is time,patience and perseverance(恒心) If you make good use of books, television, the Internet and personal contact, you can learn to s
2、peak fluent English for completely free. Put yourself in an English-speaking environment,which will allow you to be more continually exposed to the language.Telephones and the Internet can be great ways to put yourself in the English language. Get English reading materials from your local library.Bo
3、oks on the English language can be costly,but your local library will allow you to use them for free. Access online teaching resources for free.Many websites are dedicated entirely to free English language instruction.Ideally,look for websites that have a wide variety of materials, including both in
4、structional and practical materials. Practice speaking and writing English with others as much as possible.Learning languages is an interactive(相互作用的) process,and learning with others allows the development of speaking,listening and understanding.In addition,having a study partner can help inspire y
5、ou. Build a friendship with an English-speaking person.The Internet can be a valuable medium for this.Having friendships with English speakers can make the learning process seem much easier and more fun. Experience as much media in the English language as possible.The more books,movies, television s
6、hows and music you expose yourself to,the more familiar you will become with how the English language sounds and is used in a variety of settings. 阅读短文,判断正(T)误(F) 1Learning a new language is always very expensive according to the passage.(F) 2Many websites will be of great help while you are learnin
7、g a new language.(T) Warm-up & Lesson 1 Language LearningPre-reading 匹配左边的单词与右边的汉语意思 第一组 1fluency A精确度,准确度 2accuracy B折叠;交叉 3royal C流利度,流畅度 4thankful D王室的,皇家的 5fold E为感到高兴的;感谢的 答案 1.C 2.A 3.D 4.E 5.B 第二组 6decade A趋势,倾向 7trend B缺乏;缺席 8absence C(语言)习得 9acquisition D达到;获得 10attain E十年 答案 6.E 7.A 8.B 9.
8、C 10.D 第三组 11surround A确保,保证 12adequate B加速 13ensure C扩大 14accelerate D足够的,充分的 15enlarge E环绕,围绕 答案 11.E 12.D 13.A 14.B 15.C 第四组 16guarantee A偷窃 17adjust B告知,通知 18inform C通告;宣告 19theft D调节;调整 20announcement E保证 答案 16.E 17.D 18.B 19.A 20.C Step 1 Fast-reading .Choose the best answer. What is the main
9、idea of the passage? AIt mainly tells us that without English we would never stand out or have a bright future. BIt mainly tells us that English-learning is the key to success and gives us some tips about learning English. CIt mainly tells us that English is very important and we should learn it. DI
10、t mainly tells us that English is only used in some developed countries. 答案 B .Read the passage and match each part with its main idea. 1Para.1 AHow can we learn it well in terms of theory? 2Paras.23 BSome practical suggestions. 3Paras.45 CWhy do we need to learn English? 答案 1.C 2.A 3.B Step 2 Caref
11、ul-reading .True(T) or False(F) 1In the 18th century,people predicted that English would be widely used.(T) 2While learning a foreign language,its impossible to learn it without a native language environment.(F) 3Its necessary for students to learn English by getting a large amount of high quality i
12、nput in English.(T) 4Experts advise enlarging your vocabulary as much as possible every day.(F) 5If you can speak English very well,youll have a brighter future.(F) .Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer. 1Why have more and more people decided to learn English in recent years? ABecau
13、se they think its cool to know a new language. BBecause English is a compulsory course in schools. CBecause the growth of international companies and the great advances in communications make people realize they need to learn English as a foreign language. DBecause English is easier to master than a
14、ny other language. 答案 C 2According to some theories,what is the best way to learn a foreign language? ALearning a foreign language in its native language environment. BRemembering all the words in the dictionary. CPracticing it in your daily life as much as you can. DWatching English movies and list
15、ening to English songs. 答案 A 3What should teachers do to help students learn English in the classroom? ALet students memorize some English passages. BTry to explain the English grammar clearly. CTell some English jokes to make students interested in English. DTry to create a rich language environmen
16、t in the classroom. 答案 D 4Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? ASet achievable targets and ask your friends to motivate you. BUse all your spare time to study English. CIf you reach a target,treat yourself. DLearn English with your friends and share learning strategies with e
17、ach other. 答案 B 5When you learn English,what do you need to keep in mind to stay dedicated? AYour targets. BThe time you spend on English. CThe reason why you are learning English. DThe methods of studying English. 答案 C Step 3 Post-reading After reading the passage,please fill in the following blank
18、s. 1It was predicted as early as the 1700s that English would one day be the global language and that has proved to be the case in the last few decades.The 2.growth (grow) of international companies and the great advances in communications have started the trend for learning English as a foreign lan
19、guage.In todays world,3.being (be) able to speak more than one language,4.including(include) English,is how you stand out and get ahead. However, learning English as a foreign language is very difficult in the 5.absence (absent) of a native language environment.Some 6.respected (respect) theories on
20、 language acquisition believe that 7.to attain(attain) a high level of fluency and accuracy in a foreign language,you need to be surrounded 8.by/with it.But sadly,the chances that we will all have the opportunity 9.to live (live) in an English-speaking country are small.Therefore,most of us have to
21、rely on 10.what we can learn at school as part of the school curriculum. Step 4 Sentence-learning 1 It was predicted as early as the 1700s that English would one day be the global language and that has proved to be the case in the last few decades. 句式分析 该句是由 and 连接的并列句。第一个分句中 it 是形式主语,真正主语是 that 引 导
22、的主语从句;第二个分句中的 that 指代前一个分句提到的情况。 自主翻译 早在 18 世纪人们就预言有一天英语会成为全球性语言,而这一预言在过去的几 十年里已经得到了证实。 2In todays world,being able to speak more than one language,including English,is how you stand out and get ahead. 句式分析 动名词短语“being able to speak more than one language, including English”作主 语,表示一般情况; how 引导的从句为表语
23、从句,其中包含两个并列的谓语 stand out 和 get ahead。 自主翻译 当今世界,想要脱颖而出并获得成功,至少要会讲两种语言,其中包括英语。 3But sadly,the chances that we will all have the opportunity to live in an English-speaking country are small. 句式分析 该句是复合句。 that 引导同位语从句, 说明 chances 的具体内容; 不定式 to live in. 是作 opportunity 的后置定语。 自主翻译 但遗憾的是,我们有机会生活在讲英语的国家的可能
24、性很小。 4 What this means is that they make sure there is an adequate amount of input in English conveyed to the students through various mediums. 句式分析 what 引导主语从句;that 引导表语从句;there is an adequate amount of.是宾语 从句,作 make sure 的宾语;conveyed.是过去分词短语作后置定语,修饰 an adequate amount of input in English。 自主翻译 这就意味着,他们要确保通过多种方式给学生足够的英语输入量。课时跟踪练