unit 1 learning a foreign language.ppt

1、New Horizon English,湖北工业大学商贸学院,I. Warm-up questions (Your Experience of Learning English),1. When and where did you begin to learn English? 2.Do you enjoy learning English? Why? 3. How was your English teacher in junior or senior middle school? 4. Do you have any trouble learning English? If any, wh

2、at is it?,1. When and where did you begin to learn English? Tips: I began to learn English. years ago. My experience with English began in. when. 2. Do you enjoy learning English? Why? Tips: No, I dont enjoy it because it is useless/too difficult. Yes, I enjoy it very much. It can help me find a goo

3、d job after graduation. learn the cultures of other countries. make some foreign friends.,3. How was your English teacher in junior or senior middle school? Tips: kind/patient/encouraging/strict/impatient/ But she/he is cold/always angry when I. 4. Do you have any trouble learning English? If any, w

4、hat is it? Tips: I always feel it difficult to. Its not easy for me to understand what others say. remember so many words. understand the grammar. read quickly. speak in public.,II. Background Information,Online learning (L28) A form of distance education refers to learning and other supportive reso

5、urces that are available through a networked computer.,Compound Dictation,You will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the secondtime, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from S1 to S8 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from S9 to S11 you a

6、re required tofill in the missing information. For these blanks you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Now listen to the passage.,背景知识,视频讨论,For more,随 笔,President Bush has proposed to increase the study of foreign languages in American

7、 schools. The new plan is called the NationalS1 _ Language Initiative. It willS2 _ the departments of State, Education and Defense, and theS3 _ of National Intelligence. The plan S4 _ for teaching foreign languages to more children, as early as at the age of four. It alsoS5 _ to increase foreign lan

8、guageS6 _ in college andS7 _ school.,Compound Dictation,Security,involve,Director,aims,背景知识,随 笔,instruction,graduate,视频讨论,calls,The hope is to bring more foreign language speakers into government S8 _. And S9 _ to increase the number of military officers who speak foreign languages. Officials say S1

9、0 _ _ _.,Compound Dictation,money would be used to help foreign-language students pay for their education in exchange for future service,背景知识,随 笔,service,it calls for expanding an effort begun three years ago,视频讨论,The plan also calls for sending more American students to other countries for part of

10、their college studies. And S11 _ _.,Compound Dictation,it calls for bringing more foreign language teaching assistants to the United States,背景知识,随 笔,视频讨论,The author presents readers with his own language learning experiences at different stages. And at different stages, the author met different teac

11、hers and consequently formed different attitudes towards English learning.,Now find the information to fill in the blanks.,I. Understanding,Text StudyUnderstanding,Para(s). Topic 1 General experiences of learning a foreign language: _ yet _. 2 Experiences in _. 3 Experiences in _. 4 Experiences at _

12、. 5-7 Experiences about _. 8 Benefits of learning a foreign language.,rewarding,junior middle school,senior middle school,college,online learning,difficult,The Topic of Each Part,Text StudyUnderstanding,In junior middle school (Para.2): The teacher: _ _ The author: _ _,kind and patient, positive, of

13、ten praising the students,at the top of my class, eagerly answering all the questions, never worrying much about making mistakes,Text StudyUnderstanding,In senior middle school (Para.3): The teacher: _ _ _ The author: _ _,punishing quickly, pointing a long stick at us and shaking it up and down, sho

14、uting “No! No! No!”,losing my eagerness, losing my joy, losing my desire,Text StudyUnderstanding,At college (Para.4): The teacher: _ _ The classes: _ _ The author: _ _,patient and kind, no pointed sticks,feeling intimidated, afraid to speak, staying at the same level,very large, many students spoke

15、much better than I did,Text StudyUnderstanding,The on-line learning (Paras.57): The on-line learning requires: _ The author (at the beginning): _ _ The author (finally): _ _,much time, commitment, discipline,reaping the benefits of all the hard work,making many mistakes, crying out of frustration, f

16、eeling like giving up,Text StudyUnderstanding,The benefits of learning a foreign language (Para.8):,1.,2.,3.,_,Teaching me the value of hard work.,_,_ _,Giving me insights into another culture.,Enabling me to communicate with,more people.,Text StudyUnderstanding,II. Structure Analysis,General Statem

17、ent + Specific Details + Conclusion,What is the General Statement?,What are the specific details?,What is the conclusion?,A. The Writing Model of Passage A:,Text StudyStructure Analysis,The General Statement (the Main Idea),Learning a foreign language was one of the most difficult yet most rewarding

18、 experiences of my life.,(Para.1),Text StudyStructure Analysis,The Specific Details,English Learning Experiences: Difficult : a. _. (Para. 3) b. at college. ( _ ) Rewarding : a. _. (Para. 2) b. with the online course. ( _ ),in junior middle school,Para.4,in senior middle school,Paras.57,Text StudySt

19、ructure Analysis,Conclusion,Learning a foreign language has been a most trying experience for me, but one that I wouldn t trade for anything.,(Para. 8),Text StudyStructure Analysis,B. The way to develop paragraphs:,cause and effect,The cause and effect technique can make clear the reasons why someth

20、ing happens by showing the relation between cause and effect.,Text StudyStructure Analysis,List the cause and effect of Paras. 2, 3, and 4.,Text StudyStructure Analysis,The kind and patient teacher often praised the students.,Cause:,Effect:,I eagerly answered questions, not worrying about making mis

21、takes. I was at the top of my class.,Text StudyStructure Analysis,Cause:,Effect:,I lost my eagerness to answer questions and my desire to say anything in English.,The new teacher quickly punished those who gave wrong answers.,Text StudyStructure Analysis,Effect:,I was afraid to speak. My English see

22、med to stay at the same level.,Large classes made me only able to answer a couple of questions in each class period. Many students spoke much better than I did.,Cause:,Text StudyStructure Analysis,III. Summary,Learning a foreign language was one of the most difficult yet most _. Although at times, l

23、earning a language was frustrating, it was _. In junior middle school, my foreign teacher _ all of the students. I benefit a lot from this positive teaching method. In senior middle school, the teacher always _ those who gave incorrect answers. So I _ _ in answering questions and my desire to say,pr

24、aised,punished,well worth the effort,lost my,rewarding experiences,joy,Text StudySummary,To be continued,anything at all in English. In college, I had no _ to speak in class. I felt intimidated. _ changed everything. Although it requires much _, _ and _ to keep up with the flow of the course, I succ

25、eeded in foreign language learning. Learning a foreign language has been a most _. I have learned _ into another culture as well as the language points.,commitment,trying experience,insights,Online learning,time,opportunity,discipline,Text StudySummary,2. Classification,There are many ways available

26、 to learn English words. Arranging the words and expressions to be memorized into groups under a certain title is one of the effective ways.,Words and ExpressionsEnlarging Voc.,Activity 1: Make a list of expressions which indicate that learning English is difficult, yet rewarding.,Tips,Words and Exp

27、ressionsEnlarging Voc.,Words and ExpressionsEnlarging Voc.,Activity 2: Make a list of expressions to describe good teachers and bad teachers.,Tips,Words and ExpressionsEnlarging Voc.,Words and ExpressionsEnlarging Voc.,IV. Reproduction,Suppose your are the author. Work with your partner to talk abou

28、t your experiences of learning English at different stages in time sequence. Remember to use the information you learned from the text.,A sample beginning,Text StudyReproduction,A: When did you begin to learn English? B: I began to learn English at the age of 12 when I was in junior middle school. H

29、ow about you? ,Text StudyReproduction,Active Expressions,Focus Study,In English, you may find some expressions formed by very common words, but they are active and powerful.,Whats on at the cinema tonight? 今晚电影院上演什么？ Whats he up to? 他忙什么呢?,Notes to the TextActive Expressions,I. Active Expressions,1.

30、 I was at the top of my class for two years. 2. However, the situation was far from perfect. 3. it requires much time, to keep up with the flow of the course. 4. I cried out of frustration, and sometimes I felt like giving up. 5. I am able to reach out to others and bridge the gap between my languag

31、e and ,Notes to the TextActive Expressions,Notes to the TextActive Expressions,Practice,AC米兰在该赛季的足球联赛中独占鳌头。 这两个国家之间的冲突不可能很快结束。 通常周末你想做什么？ 她喜欢穿戴入时。 学习外语有助于缩小不同文化间的差距。,Notes to the TextActive Expressions,Keys,AC Milan finished the season at the top of the football league. The conflicts between the two

32、 countries are far from over. What do you feel like doing on weekends? She likes to keep up with the latest fashions. Learning a foreign language helps us bridge the gap between two different cultures.,More Practice,Notes to the TextActive Expressions,我们有很多事情要做，但最重要的是收拾行李。 对目前的状况，你非但没有帮助，反而把事情搞得更糟。

33、今天太累了，都不想上班了。 计算机技术的最新发展我已经跟不上了。,Notes to the TextActive Expressions,Keys,We have a lot of things to do, but packing is at the top of the list. 2. Far from helping the situation, youve just made it worse. 3. I am so tired today that I dont feel like going to work. 4. I cant keep up with the latest d

34、evelopment in computer technology.,Notes to the TextActive Expressions,1. Because of this positive method, I eagerly answered all the questions I could, never worrying much about making mistakes.,Because of, 由于,Practice,II. Focus Study,Notes to the TextFocus Study,由于身体不好，她只好放弃学业。 由于下雨，运动会被延期了。,She h

35、ad to quit school because of ill health. Because of the rain, the sports meeting has been put off.,Notes,Notes to the TextFocus Study,a. Difference between “because of” and “because” because of + sth. /doing sth. because + a sentence He cannot remember the new words because he never uses them.,Notes

36、 to the TextFocus Study,b. “worrying about making mistakes” 是现在分 词短语作状语,Climbing to the top of the tower, we saw a beautiful sight. Not wanting to meet John there, he refused to attend the party.,When we climbed to the top of the tower,Because he didnt want to meet John there,Practice,Notes to the T

37、extFocus Study,His remarks left me _ about his real purpose. A. wondered B. wondering You will see this product _ wherever you go. A. advertised B. advertising All things_, the planned trip will have to be called off.,A. considering,B. considered,Notes to the TextFocus Study,2. While my former teach

38、er had been patient with all the students, my new teacher quickly punished those who gave incorrect answers. (L11),While , 而,Practice,Note:,“While” is used to show contrast.,Notes to the TextFocus Study,Translation,I drink black coffee while he prefers cream in his coffee.,While most students look f

39、orward to learning English online, some cannot bear the thought.,Notes to the TextFocus Study,3. Not only did I lose my joy in answering questions but I also lost my desire to say anything at all in English.,More,With “not only” or “only” placed at the beginning of a sentence, its order should be in

40、verted (倒装).,Notes to the TextFocus Study,neither/little/only/hardly seldom neither/not nor not until under no circumstances no sooner. than. scarcely (hardly). when.,Practice,Notes to the TextFocus Study,1. We have been told that under no circumstances _ the telephone in the office for personal aff

41、airs. A. may we use B. we may use C. we could use D. did we use 2. The organization had broken no rules, but _ had it acted responsibly. A. neither B. so C. either D. both,Notes to the TextFocus Study,3. I could not persuade him to accept it, _ make him see the importance of it.A. if only I could no

42、t B. or I could not B. nor could I D. no more than I could 4. Only under special circumstances _ to take make-up tests. A. are freshmen permitted B. freshmen are permitted C. permitted are freshmen D. are permitted freshmen,Notes to the TextFocus Study,5. Not until the game had begun _ at the sports

43、 ground. A. had he arrived B. would he have arrived C. did he arrive D. should he have arrived,Notes to the TextFocus Study,4. Unlike my senior middle school teacher, my college English teachers were patient and kind, and none of them carried long, pointed sticks!,Unlike, 不像,Practice,Notes to the Te

44、xtFocus Study,与传统英语学习不同，网络英语学习更取决于学习者的自我约束。 他在比赛中跑完了全程，不像大部分选手那样半途而废。,Unlike the traditional English learning, online English learning depends much on the learners self-discipline.,Notes to the TextFocus Study,Unlike most of the competitors, who gave up halfway, he managed to finish the race.,5. Now

45、 that I speak a foreign language, instead of staring into space when English is being spoken, I can participate and make friends.,Now that. , 由于既然,Practice,Notes to the TextFocus Study,Now that youve passed your driving test, you can drive on your own.,你驾驶考试既已合格，就可以独自开车了。 既然已经接到邀请参加婚礼，你最好准时去。,Notes

46、to the TextFocus Study,Now that you are invited to take part in the wedding ceremony, youd better go on time.,6. The most wonderful result of having learned a foreign language was that I could communicate with many more people than before.,sth. is + that (clause) 是,Practice,Notes to the TextFocus St

47、udy,What I mean is that I can share joy and happi- ness with many people by chatting online. For me, the most amazing gain of having come to college is that I have learned how to learn and how to communicate with others.,我的意思是通过上网聊天我可以和许多人分享欢乐与幸福。 对我来说，上大学最大的收获是学会了如何学习和与人交流。,Notes to the TextFocus S

48、tudy,1. reward v. give sth. in return for good,reward sb. with sth.; reward sb. for sth;,I. Word Using,Larry complimented her and was rewarded with a smile. She was generously rewarded for her work.,Words and ExpressionsWord Using,1. reward n. sth. received in return for work or services,他因表现勇敢而获得了一

49、枚奖章。,He received a medal as a reward for his bravery.,Words and ExpressionsWord Using,2. rewarding a. worth doing, satisfying,Teaching can be a very rewarding career.,What job do you think is the most rewarding one?,Words and ExpressionsWord Using,2. frustrate v. to cause sb. to feel angry or disapp

50、ointed, Was there anything making you frustrated? I was frustrated by,discourage; disappoint; upset; annoy,Words and ExpressionsWord Using,2. frustrate to prevent someones plans, efforts from succeeding,The bad weather frustrated all our hopes of going out.,恶劣的天气使我们出门的希望化为泡影。,Words and ExpressionsWo

51、rd Using,3. positive adj. effective; helpful,别只是看着我，给我提些积极的建议吧。,Dont just watch me; give me some positive advice.,Words and ExpressionsWord Using,3. positive definite and clear,negative (消极的，负面的，否定的),answers orders instructions proof/evidence attitude method,positive,Words and ExpressionsWord Using,

52、Words and ExpressionsWord Using,4. communicate v. exchange ideas,How do deaf people communicate? When do you communicate with your parents?,sign language; when I have trouble cant understand,Words and ExpressionsWord Using,5. access n. way of entering, right of using and reaching,The only access to

53、that building was guarded by the soldiers.,have/gain/get/obtain access to 得接近；得进入；得使用,Words and ExpressionsWord Using,6. participate v. take part or become involved in,How many countries will be participating in the Beijing Olympic Games?,班上的每一个同学都要参加英语朗诵比赛。,Everyone in the class is expected to part

54、icipate in the English recitation contest.,Words and ExpressionsWord Using,7. embarrass n. advantage; good effect; v. be helpful,The old womans blunt questions embarrassed her, making her momentarily tongue-tied.,What, in your life, has made you feel most embarrassed? Share your story with your part

55、ner.,Words and ExpressionsWord Using,8. reap the benefit of get sth. as a reward,As long as you get regular exercise, you can reap the benefits of being fit. Dont let others reap the benefits of your research.,Words and ExpressionsWord Using,reap the benefit/reward/profit/fruit of,9. benefit n. advantage; good effect; v. b