新核心读写教程基础级Unit3

1、Unit 3 English Learning StrategiesLearning objectivesIn this unit, you will:1. get to know the importance of effective English learning strategies;2. familiarize yourself with the words, expressions, and sentence patterns related to the theme;3. use these words, expressions, and sentence patterns in

2、 writing and speech;4. search the Internet and/ or other resources for materials about English learning strategies;5. give an oral presentation to the class on the place of English learning strategies in learning English with the materials collected from the Internet and/or other resources;6. learn

3、to write correct complex sentences. Task 1 Brainstorming Task 2 Surfing and Reporting Task 3 Watching and Retelling Task 4 Vocabulary PreviewYou will need a partner for this activity.1. Brainstorm a list of at least 10 words that might be used when discussing English learning strategies.2. What char

4、acteristics make English learning different from other disciplines?3. Why are English learning strategies so important?Task 1 BrainstormingUnit 3 Part I Task 1Task 2 Surfing and ReportingUnit 3 Part I Task 21. Work in groups and find information on the Internet about English learning strategy.2. Rep

5、ort the information you have found by giving a PowerPoint presentation to the class.3. Make a list of key words related to English learning strategies based on your Internet research. Compare it with the list you made in Task 1.Task 3 Watching and Retelling1. Watch the video clip “In or Out”. Use th

6、e glossary below as a reference.adopt 领领养养legally 法律地；合法地法律地；合法地agency 代理代理机构机构cute 逗人喜爱的；漂亮的逗人喜爱的；漂亮的jump on the bandwagon 顺顺应潮流；随大流应潮流；随大流overpopulation 人口过多人口过多fashionable 时髦的；流行的时髦的；流行的clutch 影响影响breed 繁殖繁殖exchange 交换交换policy 政策政策reputable 有声望的；有信誉的有声望的；有信誉的Unit 3 Part I Task 32. Fill in the bla

7、nks with the words you hear in the video clip.Unit 3 Part I Task 31) This is my new son. His name is Table. Its so to have a kid right now.2) Its in right now.3) What are you going to do once it becomes to have a child and people worry about overpopulation and they just stop breeding and they stop a

8、dopting?4) The agency I does have an exchange policy.5) I dont know, exchange him for a different kid, a smaller one or a bigger one that can itself so as times progressing, I could watch it less, as it becomes more out.in_totally_out of fashion_went through_take care of_3. Watch the video again and

9、 then explain the main idea to your partner. 【Script】Unit 3 Part I Task 3ScriptUnit 3 Part I Task 3Marni: Uh, hi.Ella: Welcome. Hello.Marni: Whats going on here? Whos this little guy?Ella: Oh, this is my new son. His name is Table. Its so in to have a kid right now.Marni: Wait. You have a son?Ella:

10、Yeah. I do. Isnt he great?Task 4 Vocabulary PreviewRead the words and phrases below, paying attention to the pronunciation. Put a check mark () next to all known words. Try to understand unfamiliar words from context.Nouns content recall regularity narration reformer anticipation foundationmemorizat

11、ion comprehension personality graphics passion literature retentionGlossary for Main ReadingUnit 3 Part I Task 4Verbs relate recommend retain cherish commit engage narrate inspire lengthenAdjectives expressive essential challenging profound descriptive literaryrote narrative marvelous cognitive cons

12、istentUnit 3 Part I Task 4Unit 3 Part I Task 4Adverbs alternatelyPhrases for the purpose of refer toasGlossary for Related ReadingNouns master administration assignment sacrifice adventure input intuition contest error admirer transcription standard discipline clause thriller encouragement disbelief

13、Unit 3 Part I Task 4Verbs motivate communicate capture imitate avoid boostUnit 3 Part I Task 4Adjectives ineffective impressive elementary competitive phonetic conditional unacceptable originalPrepositions despitePhrases owe to leave behind pay attention to take advantage of Main Reading Related Rea

14、ding Main Reading Text-Related Information Language Points Translation of the Texts Tasks Text-Related InformationUnit 3 Part II Main Reading1. CNN Cable News Network (CNN) is a U.S. cable news channel founded in 1980 by Ted Turner. Upon its launch, CNN was the first channel to provide 24-hour telev

15、ision news coverage, and the first all-news television channel in the United States. While the news channel has numerous affiliates, CNN primarily broadcasts from its headquarters at the CNN Center in Atlanta, the Time Warner Center in New York City, and studios in Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles.

16、CNN is owned by parent company Time Warner, and the U.S. news channel is a division of the Turner Broadcasting System.2. Rote Memorization Rote memorization is a term for fixing information to your memory through sheer repetition. Rotelearning is often viewed as bad practice, although some would arg

17、ue that rote memorization is a necessary first step in learning some subjects. Those who criticize rote learning assert that it involves learning facts without developing a deepunderstanding of them. This lack of understanding makes it impossible to grasp meaning and applyand transfer the knowledge

18、to other areas. Memorizing vocabulary words is pointless, for example, without Unit 3 Part II Main Reading3. Monkey Island 2 Monkey Island 2: LeChucks Revenge is an adventure game developed and published by LucasArts in 1991. It was the second game of the Monkey Island series, following The Secret o

19、f Monkey Island, and the sixth LucasArts game to use the SCUMM engine. It was the first game to use theiMUSE sound system. The games story centers on the wannabe pirate Guybrush Threepwood. After defeating ghost pirate LeChuck in The Secret of Monkey Island, little is known of what happened between

20、GuybrushThreepwood and Elaine Marley. The sequel involves Unit 3 Part II Main Reading4. Phonetic transcription Phonetic transcription (or phonetic notation) is the visual representation of speech sounds (or phones). The most common type of phonetic transcription uses a phonetic alphabet, e.g., the I

21、nternational Phonetic Alphabet. The pronunciation of words in many languages, as distinct from their written form (orthography), has undergone significant change over time. Pronunciation can also vary greatly among dialects of a language. Traditional orthography in some languages, particularly Frenc

22、h and English, often differs from the pronunciation. For example, the words “bough” and Language Points Unit 3 Part II Main Reading1. The child eagerly relates the content of the paragraphs .(L3) relate vt. to tell someone about events that have happened to you or someone elselWitnesses to the same

23、crime related the events completely differently.e.g. to show or prove a connection between two or more things relate something tolThe police are still trying to relate the two pieces of evidence.e.g.Unit 3 Part II Main Reading2. . often using some of the same expressive language as she has just hear

24、d. (L4) expressive adj. showing very clearly what someone thinks or feels be expressive of somethinglThe sculpture is expressive of Micheangelos spiritual aspirations.e.g.Unit 3 Part II Main Reading3. This method is one of the simplest and yet most profound ways a child can learn. (L11) profound adj

25、. having a strong influence or effectlThe mothers behavior has a profound impact on the developing child.e.g. showing strong serious feelingslI owe you a profound apology.e.g. showing great knowledge and understandinglHe is a profound thinker.e.g.Unit 3 Part II Main Reading4. British educational ref

26、ormer Charlotte Mason recommended narration as the best way for a child to retain new learning. (L12) 1) recommend vt. to advise somebody to do something, especially because you have special knowledge of a situation or subjectlHe strongly recommended this book to me.e.g. recommend that/doing somethi

27、ng/something for/something to somebodylDoctors recommend that all children should be immunized against measles.lThe manufacturers recommend changing the oil after 500 km.lMy mother always recommends the market for fresh fruit and veg.e.g.Unit 3 Part II Main Reading2) retain vt . to keep facts in you

28、r memorylIt is very difficult for the elderly to retain such complex information.e.g. to keep something or continue to have somethinglA copy of the invoice should be retained by the Accounts Department.e.g.Unit 3 Part II Main Reading5. To have an adult wait for their words with smiling eyes and anti

29、cipation is something any child cherishes. (L17)Paraphrase: Any child would love to be expected to say something by an adult who has a smile onhis face.【译文译文】任何一个孩子都珍视大人微笑着等待他们发任何一个孩子都珍视大人微笑着等待他们发言的机会。言的机会。 这是一个动词不定式结构作主语的句子。其中这是一个动词不定式结构作主语的句子。其中“to have an adult.”是句子的主语是句子的主语，“is”是谓语是谓语，“something

30、 any child cherishes”是表语。表语中又包含一个省略了关系代词是表语。表语中又包含一个省略了关系代词 “that” 的定语从句的定语从句 “something (that) any child cherishes.”Unit 3 Part II Main Reading anticipation n. U the act of expecting something to happenlThey waited, filled with nervous anticipation.e.g. in anticipation oflThe workers have called of

31、f their strike in anticipation of a pay offer.e.g. cherish vt. to love someone or something very much and take care of them welllThis toy is one of the possessions that he cherishes most.e.g.Unit 3 Part II Main Reading6. Charlotte Mason believed that this love of telling could be used as a foundatio

32、n for self-education. (L19) foundation n. C the condition that will make it possible for something to be successfullGood planning after the war laid the foundations for the nations economic miracle.e.g. lay/provide the foundation for lNarration provides the solid foundation for your future self-educ

33、ation.e.g. a solid/ firm foundationlAll theories should be built on a firm foundation of factual knowledge.e.g.Unit 3 Part II Main Reading7. This means of instruction is the least effective because the child is committing the information to memory for the purpose of using it. (L23)Paraphrase: This k

34、ind of learning (memorization without understanding the content) will lead the child nowhere. Because he just wants to put the information into his heart for passing the test instead of understanding it thoroughly.【译文译文】这种死记硬背的方法是最无效的。因为孩子这种死记硬背的方法是最无效的。因为孩子只是想牢记这些知识以便通过考试，而不是只是想牢记这些知识以便通过考试，而不是真正地理

35、解这些知识。真正地理解这些知识。Unit 3 Part II Main Reading 1) commit something to memory to learn something so that you can remember it commit vt. to say that somebody will definitely do something or must do somethinglThe contract commits him to playing for the team for the next three years.e.g. to do something wr

36、ong or illegallWomen commit fewer crimes than men.e.g. commit oneself to doing something/somethinglI have already committed myself to working for Smith.e.g.Unit 3 Part II Main Reading 2) for the purpose of someone or something will be considered in a particular way in a discussion, document etc.lFor

37、 tax purposes you will be treated as a married couple.e.g. 3) comprehension n. U the ability to understand somethinglHow she managed to pass the exam after doing so little work is beyond my comprehension.e.g.Unit 3 Part II Main Reading8. Charlotte Mason refers to the mind of the learner as having an

38、 outer court and inner court. (L26) refer toas to mention or speak about someone or something as 称称为为lHe referred to this book as the best seller of this year.e.g.Unit 3 Part II Main Reading9. The outer court is short-term memory and does not engage the personality. (L27)Paraphrase: The outer part o

39、f the mind is in charge of short-term memory and this part has nothingto do with the persons character.【译文译文】学习者大脑的外部主要负责短时记忆，它与学习者大脑的外部主要负责短时记忆，它与一个人的性情无关。一个人的性情无关。Unit 3 Part II Main Reading to attract someone and keep their interestlThe new toy did not engage the childs interest for long.e.g. eng

40、age in to take part or become involved in an activitylHe is a politician engaged in various business activities.e.g.1) engage vt. to arrange to use or employ someone or somethinglHis father engaged a private tutor to improve his mathematics.e.g.Unit 3 Part II Main Reading the qualities that make som

41、eone interesting, friendly and enjoyable to be withlThe boss likes people with personality.e.g. 2) personality n. C & U someones character especially the way they behave towards other peoplelMary has a mild personality.e.g.Unit 3 Part II Main Reading10. . is the seat of the childs emotional and cogn

42、itive abilities. (L28)Paraphrase: The inner court of long-term memory is the place where a childs emotional, understanding and learning abilities lie.【译文译文】内部板块是长时记忆板块，是孩子情感和认内部板块是长时记忆板块，是孩子情感和认知能力的基石。知能力的基石。 cognitive adj. related to the process of knowing, understanding and learning something lHe

43、is an expert in cognitive psychology.e.g.Unit 3 Part II Main Reading11. High-quality literature essential to narration (L32) essential adj. extremely important and necessary in order to do something correctly and successfullylIf you are going walking on the mountains, strong boots are essential.e.g.

44、 essential to/ forlGood food and plenty of exercise are essential for a healthy life.e.g.Unit 3 Part II Main Reading12. A child cannot narrate from a textbook or a book.lots of graphics. (L33) narrate v. to tell a story by describing all the events in orderlDavid narrated a wild life film.e.g. graph

45、ics n. (plural) drawings or images that are designed to represent objects or factslYou can use graphics to explain the results of your experiment.e.g.Unit 3 Part II Main Reading13. .as well as non-fiction works that are descriptive. (L34) descriptive adj. giving a description of something in words o

46、r pictureslThe book is full of descriptive passages.e.g.Unit 3 Part II Main Reading14. The author of a high-quality work has a passion for the subject and is able to inspire, delight and educate in a narrative form. (L35)Paraphrase: The writer of the well-written work should have deep love for the s

47、ubject under discussion and he or she should also have the ability to encourage, give pleasure and education to his reader.【译文译文】高质量作品的作者必须对自己的作品倾注深高质量作品的作者必须对自己的作品倾注深厚的感情，并且能够用一种讲述的方式激发、厚的感情，并且能够用一种讲述的方式激发、取悦、教育读者。取悦、教育读者。Unit 3 Part II Main Reading 1) passion n. C & U a very strong, deeply felt em

48、otion, especially of love, anger or belief in an idea or principlelHe has a burning passion for the ladye.g. to have passion for 对对充满激情充满激情lWe are astonished by the little boys passion for baseballe.g.Unit 3 Part II Main Reading 2) inspire vt. to encourage someone by making them feel confident and e

49、ager to achieve somethinglWe need a new captain who can inspire the team.e.g. to give someone the idea for a story, painting, poem etc.lThis story was inspired by a chance meeting with an old writer.e.g. inspire somebody to somethinge.g.lI hope this success will inspire you to greater effort.Unit 3

50、Part II Main Reading15. You can lengthen the amount of material to be narrated as the child progresses. (L40). lengthen v. to make something longer or become longerlCan you lengthen the skirt for me?lThe days lengthened as summer approached.e.g.Unit 3 Part II Main Reading16. After a few years of con

51、sistent, regular narration. (L41) consistent adj. always having the same behavior, attitude or qualitylHe is one of the most consistent players on the tennis circuit.e.g. continue to develop in the same waylOur country achieved a consistent improvement in economy.e.g. be consistent with saying the s

52、ame thing or following the same principlelThis evidence is not consistent with what you said earlier.e.g.Unit 3 Part II Main Reading17. After you read the story or passage, pause a moment to let it settle in, then. (L46)Paraphrase: After you read the material, stop for a short time so that what you

53、have read can be taken in and understood by the child then.【译文译文】你读完一段之后，稍停片刻以便于让你所读你读完一段之后，稍停片刻以便于让你所读的内容在孩子头脑里吸收并理解然后的内容在孩子头脑里吸收并理解然后Unit 3 Part II Main Reading18. Taking turns narrating while others listen builds the habit of attention in children. (L51)Paraphrase: The practice of narrating one b

54、y one while others listen can help the children to form the habit of focusing their attention.【译文译文】这样轮流让一个孩子复述另外的孩子聆听会这样轮流让一个孩子复述另外的孩子聆听会让孩子养成集中注意力的习惯。让孩子养成集中注意力的习惯。Unit 3 Part II Main Reading19. .move to more and more challenging literature. (L65) challenging adj. difficult in an interesting and e

55、njoyable waylTeaching young children is a challenging and rewarding job.e.g.Unit 3 Part II Main Reading20. Begin today using narration consistently in your home school and you will see marvelous results. (L74) marvelous adj. extremely good, enjoyable or impressivelIt sounds like a marvelous idea.e.g

56、.Translation of the TextsFor Main Reading Unit 3 Part II Main Reading 复述最好的学习方法 九岁的伊丽莎白静静地坐着听妈妈给她读一本关于自然科学的好书。妈妈读完一两段就让伊丽莎白用自己的话复述刚才读过的内容。这孩子热切地用她刚听到的同样生动的语言来讲述文章的内容。妈妈点着头继续读。该功课做完后，伊丽莎白又兴奋地开始进行她学校的另一门课。几周之后，伊丽莎白将被要求讲述她从这本自然科学书上所学的东西。结果，她几乎完全记住了书里的内容。Task 1 Guessing Meaning from ContextCheck your un

57、derstanding of the vocabulary from the context. Read the definitions below and write down the words or expressions that best fit the definitions. The letter in parentheses indicates the paragraph in which the word or expression can be found.TaskUnit 3 Part II Main Reading1. to tell someone events th

58、at have happened to you or someone else (A)=2. the ideas, facts, or opinions that are contained in a speech or a piece of writing, etc. (A)=Model: a duty that you are assigned to perform (B) = assignmentrelate_content_Unit 3 Part II Main Reading3. showing very clearly what someone thinks or feels (A

59、)=4. having a strong influence or effect (B)=5. to praise something or to suggest it for a particular purpose (B)=6. to keep facts or something in your memory (B)=7. the act of expecting something to happen (C)=8. to be very important to someone (C)=9. the condition that will make it possible for so

60、mething to be successful (C)=expressive_profound_recommend_retain_anticipation_cherish_foundation_Unit 3 Part II Main Reading10. the ability to understand something (D)=11. to get something involved or to have a connection with something (E)=12. someones character especially the way they behave towa