1、Using Language,Unit 4,Words,cassettemessytiresomevague bonus component concrete,n. 盒式磁带 adj. 脏乱的; 杂乱的 adj. 令人厌烦的; 烦人的 adj. 含糊的; 不清的 n. 奖金; 红利; 特别津贴 n. 成分; 组成部分 adj. 具体的; 有形的,1. When you have a list of new words to learn for English, how do you do about learning them? 2. What do you think is the best
2、 way to learn grammar rules?,A Survey of your learning styles,Do you think your English would improve most if for three months you: a) lived with native English speakers who didnt speak any Chinese; b) went to an intensive English school in China;,c) stayed at home and studied from textbooks; d) sta
3、yed at home and watched English movies, listened to English radio and learned English pop songs.,1. Tick only the statements that you think resemble your situation. 2. In the table circle the numbers that match the statements you ticked.,Reading,Visual learners learn best when they can see or watch
4、something. They like to read or look at pictures, and diagrams.,Auditory learners learn best when there is an oral component to the material they are learning. They prefer to listen to explanations or instructions rather than read them.,Tactile learners learn best through concreteexperiences; that i
5、s, when they can touchor feel real objects, do experiments or make things.,1. What result did you get from the quiz? Do you agree or disagree with the result? If you disagree, what kind of learner do you believe you are? Give reasons.,2. What kind of activities have you found most useful when learni
6、ng new English words? Do these activities suit the type of learner you are? 3. Make a list of activities for learning new vocabulary for each of the three types of learners.,1 Xiaozhou is a tactile learner. He finds reading quite difficult, so Yufang and Annie are discussing with him the best way fo
7、r him to practice reading. Before you listen, work with a partner and think of some things that could help a tactile learner practice reading.,Listening,2 Listen to the tape. What three things do Yufang and Annie advise Xiaozhou to do to improve his reading?,1. Try reading the text and listening to
8、a recording of it at the same time.,2. Read the text aloud and move in some way as you read. 3. Photocopy the text and cut it into paragraphs. Then try to put the paragraphs in the right order.,3 Listen again and answer the questions.,What kind of learner is Annie?Why does Annie listen while she rea
9、ds?Does Annie always expect to listen to reading passages? Give reasons.What else is Xiaozhou having problems with?,What kind of learner is Annie?2. Why does Annie listen while she reads?,Auditory leaner.,She finds it easier to learn while she is listening.,No, she doesnt. She feels that listening w
10、hile reading is a useful study technique for her. She expects that as her reading improves shell no longer need to listen at the same time.,3. Does Annie always expect to listen to reading passages? Give reasons.,4. What else is Xiaozhou having problems with?,He is also having problems with the new
11、words in the text.,Y: What English homework do we have tonight? A: We have to read the text in Unit 5. X: I hate reading. It always takes me so long and then I can never remember what Ive read.,Listening Text,WHY DONT YOU GIVE IT A TRY?,A: You should do what I do. X: Whats that? A: Well, you know th
12、at all the reading texts in the course book are recorded? X: Yeah. A: I listen to the tape while Im reading. Y: But isnt that cheating?,A: No, of course not. I still do all the reading comprehension questions on my own. I just have extra help with the reading. Y: But you wont be able to do that in a
13、n exam. And anyway, not all reading texts have a recording with them.,A: I know that. Im just using the tapes to help me PRACTISE my reading. You see, I find it easier to learn when Im listening. But once I can read easily, Ill stop using the tapes. X: Do you think it would help me too? A: You never
14、 know. Why dont you give it a try?,X: Mmm. I will. But I still wont be able to remember the text later. Y: Ive thought of something you could do about that. X: Oh? Y: Yeah. That quiz said you were a tactile learner, didnt it?,X: Thats right. I learn best by doing things. Y: So, why dont you try read
15、ing out loud along with the tape? And you could move your body in some way while youre reading or walk up and down. X: Do you think that would work? Y: Its worth a go.,A: You know what else you might be able to do? X: What? A: Photocopy the text and cut it into paragraphs and mix them all up. Then t
16、ry to fit them back together in the right order. That way you would be doing something while youre reading.,X: I could try, I suppose, and see if it helps. But theres still the problem of all the words in the text I dont know. Y: Lets think what you can do to make it easier. A: How about (fade out),
17、What do you think of Annie and Yufangs advice? Is it good advice or not? Discuss your opinions with your group.,In your group, discuss what aspect of leaning English you find most difficult. Give each person in your group some helpful advice based on the kind of learner he or she is. Use expressions
18、 like:,You should Why dont you How about? Its worth a go. Do you know what else might be able to do? Do you think it would help me? Ive thought of something you could do. You never know . I could see if it helps.,Imagine you have a friend in another part of China with whom you keep in touch by email
19、. Read the email below and then write a suitable answer.,Writing,Hi, Congratulations on your great English mark. Im proud of you. I wish I were doing as well in my English class. I try really hard but I just dont seem to get any better. For example, we have to learn 40 new words every week and the t
20、eacher tests us on Mondays.,I spend half an hour every afternoon learning the words, but I still get only about 20 out of 40 correct in the test. And Im not much better at reading. I read the passage and half the time it doesnt make sense. It takes me ages to read because I have to keep looking up w
21、ords in the dictionary.,Then I usually foregut what Ive read. Have you got any suggestions? I need HELP: -(. Best wishes, Donghua,Sample Letter,Dear Donghua, Thanks for your kind words. Im sorry you are not doing so well in English and I hope the following suggestions will help.,Learning new words:
22、Perhaps your problem is that you havent yet found the method of learning new words that suits you best. Have you thought about asking some of the students who are doing well at English in your class how they learn new words? you could then try some of their methods and see which works best for you.,
23、My way of learning new words is to first look at each word carefully and then write the words out with dashes between syllables, like this syl-la bles. That helps me with the spelling. Then I write sentences with the words in them to help me remember the meaning.,Finally, I look at the words again j
24、ust before I go to bed and somehow my brain learns them while Im sleeping. Of course everyone is different, so this might not work for you, but try it anyway and see if it makes any difference.,As for having trouble with reading, Id like to suggest that you dont worry about understanding every bit o
25、f the text. Why dont you first just read the passage through without stopping just to get a general idea. Then think about your purpose for reading that particular text,for example, to find some specific details, to summarize the main points, etc. Once you know WHY you are reading you can read the t
26、ext again and focus just on those parts that will help you achieve your purpose. Also , try to guess the meaning of,unknown words rather than always going to the dictionary. I hope this advice helps. Let me know how you get on. Love, Mitchell,Homework,1. Complete the writing task. 2. And review the words and expressions of this Unit.,
