Review the sentences that we have studied in Unit 1 and Unit 2.

We should always speak English in class. Let’s try to speak English as much as possible.

Why not write down the mistakes in our notebooks?

Don’t forget to write down the correct answers next to the mistakes.

It’s a good idea to spell and pronounce new words aloud every day.

How about listening to the radio or reading English stories?

It’s a good idea to look up new words in the dictionary.

Many students ask for advice about how to improve their English.

Watching films and listening to songs are great ways to learn English!

Our school has a teacher from the US. But I’m shy and I’m afraid to speak to her. What should I do?

We should always speak English in class. Let’s try to speak English as much as possible. Why not write down our mistakes in our notebooks? It’s a good idea to spell and pronounce new words aloud. How about listening to the radio?

Listen and check (√) the expressions of advice you hear. 1. Why don’t we…? 2. How about …? 3. We should… 4. We can … 5. Let’s try to… 6. Can you …? 7. Remember to… √ √ √ √ √ √

Listen again and answer the questions. 1. What’s difficult for Charlie? 2. How will Mary help him? The English homework is difficult for him. Mary will work with him.

3. When does Charlie think they should meet? 4. What does Mary think about reading newspapers? Charlie thinks that they should meet after school. Mary thinks reading newspapers is a good idea.

Look at the pictures and say what Jack usually does. Do you think his habits are good? Why/ Why not?

go to bed / late Jack usually goes to bed late. He should go to bed before nine o’clock.

get up /late Jack usually gets up late. He should get up early.

Jack usually listens to the teacher carefully. It’s a good idea to listen to the teacher carefully in class. listen / teacher / careful

Jack doesn’t usually use the dictionary. He should check every letter and translate every word with the dictionary. not use / dictionary

read / English newspaper Jack often reads English newspapers. It’s a good idea to read an English newspaper aloud.

write / words / notebook Jack usually writes words in his notebook. It’s better to write words in your notebook.

Give Jack some advice. He should go to bed before nine o’clock. ___________________________________ ___________________________________

Read Helen’s question and complete Diana’s answer with the correct form of the word and expressions in the box. You need to use some of the expressions more than once. how about should try to why don’t why not

From: Helen To: Diana Subject: How to improve speaking Hi Diana, I like English very much. My reading is good, but my speaking is poor. How can I improve my speaking? Best, Helen

From: Diana To: Helen Subject: Re: How to improve speaking

Hello, Helen, You need to practice speaking more often. (1) ___________ you look for some English-speaking people in your town? (2) _____________ saying hello to them and asking them where they come from? (3) __________ make friends with them and take them around your town. Is there an English club in your town? why don’t How about Try to

If there is not, (4) _________ start one with your friends?( 5) __________ playing a few games and listening to some music? You can watch an English film together, and (6) ________ speaking English all the time. You (7) _________ invite your new English– speaking friends to your club! Best, Diana Why not How about try to should

Read the problems of Student A and Students B. Take turns to give advice. Use the expressions in the box to help you. ask your teacher read aloud talk to your classmates use a dictionary

Student A’s problems Student B’s problems I like listening to English songs, but there are too many new words. I can’t speak English well. I want to read an English book, but I can’t choose the right one. It’s difficult to remember new words.

Now write down your advice. You should use dictionary to find the meaning of new words. _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ For Student A: How about using the dictionary yo find the meaning of new words? Why don’t you ask your teacher to choose an English book for you?

For Student B: Why not practise talking to your classmates? You can read new words aloud. _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________

Complete the conversation with the words in the box. Helen: How can I (1) ___________ my reading? James: Here is my (2) ___________. Choose a newspaper to read. First, think about what’s happening today. advice check forget improve possible improve advice

What will be in the newspaper? Then read the titles of articles and choose one to read for more information. Don’t stop to (3) _________ every word. You don’t need to know every word to understand the article. Learning only a few new words is enough. Try to use them as much as (4) _________. Then you won’t (5) _________ them easily. check forget possible

In addition to English magazines, newspapers and radio, there are various kinds of English learning websites. Millions of people around the world visit them daily to improve their English. If someone from Spain asks a question,

they may get an answer from Canada instantly. On the Internet, you can chat with other English speakers freely, and enjoy the latest English songs. The Internet brings the world of English to you.

Write down what you’re not good at in English. What I an not good atWhat I should do Now write down what you should do. Making your English study plan.

Discuss your study plan. —This is my English study plan. I will listen to English radio programmes every day. —That’s a good idea. You can also listen to some English songs. Think about your partner’s advice and revise your English study plan.

我们已经学习过一般现在时、一般过去 时、一般将来时、现在进行时四种时态。 让我们一起来回顾一下这些时态。 A. 一般现在时：一般现在时的句子， 分别表示习惯性的行为、意愿或声 明、目前所处的状态和客观真理。

1. I always read 21st Century Teens. 我总是阅读《 21 世纪报（中学版）》。 2. I want to remember all the new words. 我想记住所有的生词。 3. I don’t think we can do that. 我想我们做不到。 4. There are three basic questions. 有三个基本问题。 5. The earth goes around the sun. 地球绕着太阳转。

B. 一般过去时：一般过去时的句子，表 示已经完成的动作和状态。 1. Lingling made a mistake in grammar. 玲 玲犯了一个语法错误。 2. I saw a very good film during the holiday. 假期里我看了一部非常好的电影。 3. What did Sam write in his letter? 萨姆在信里写了什么？ 4. Were the five things in the newspaper? 这五件事都上报纸了吗？

C. 一般将来时：一般将来的句子，表示 将来的动作或将来的状态。 1.We are going to talk about good ways to learn English. 我们将讨论学习英语的好方法。 2. I will write that down in my notebook. 我要在笔记本上把它记下来。 3. What will be in the newspaper? 报纸上会有什么新闻？

D. 现在进行时：现在进行时的句子， 表示正在进行的动作或现阶段的。 1. Who is she writing the to? 她正在给谁写电子邮件？ 2. What are you doing here? 你（们）在这儿干什么？ 3. Are you learning English on the Internet this year? 今年你（们）在网上学习英语课程 吗？

1.Yang Liwei, a famous astronaut _______ to Foshan in March, A. comes B. came C. was coming 2. Most of the sandstorm in our country ________ in spring from March to May. A. happen B. happens C. is happening

3. My sister wants a new dress. She _______ it to the party. A. wears B. has worn C. is going to wear 4. － What did you do yesterday evening, Gina? － I _____ Titanic 3D in the City Cinema. A. watch B. watched C. am watching D. will watch

5. I ________ to the cinema. Would you like to come with me? A. go B. am going C. have gone D. went

Make an English study plan for this year. Use the information on Activity 8 to help you.