How Do You Study For A Test ? Section A 3a

Key words and phrases flashcard n. 抽认卡 pronunciation n. 发音;发音法 vocabulary n. 词汇 aloud  adv. 高声地 grammar n. 语法(规则) specific adj. 特定的

Key words and phrases memorize v. 熟记 differently adv. 不同地 frustrate v. 使失望 frustrating adj. 令人失望的 quickly adv. 迅速地 add v. 补充

---How do you study English? ---I study English … by listening to tapes. by studying with a group. by watching English programs on TV. by enjoying English songs. by taking part in English classes.

---How do you study English? ---I study English … by getting an English tutor. by reading English magazines and newspaper. by surfing the Internet. by making flashcards. by reading the textbook.

---How do you study English? ---I study English … by asking the teacher for help. by making vocabulary lists. by taking notes carefully. by having the English class carefully. by finishing my homework seriously.

What do you think is the best way to learn English?

Comment on the ways of learning English. Please ask your friends about the best way to learn English and take some notes. A: Which way do you think is the best to study English? B: I think talking with foreigners is the best way. A: Why? B: Because it can improve our speaking skills and listening skills. How about you? A: I don’t think so. I think …is the best one because …

Be a successful learner. Write down some best ways you think of learning English. 1.In my class, most students remember new words by _________. 2._____is a good way to __________________. 3.I think ___________ can improve our listening skill. 4.It is necessary to ______________________. 5.When we learn English, we should____________.

Find out the 7 ways of learning English in the article. This week we asked students at New Star High School about the best ways to learn more English. Many said they learned by using English. Some students had more specific suggestions. Lillian Li, for example, said the best way to learn new words was by reading English magazines. She said that memorizing the words of pop songs also helped a little. When we asked about studying grammar, she said, “I never study grammar. It’s too boring.” 12

Wei Ming feels differently. He’s been learning English for six years and really loves it. He thinks studying grammar is a great way to learn a language. He also thinks that watching English movies isn’t a bad way because he can watch the actors say the words. Sometimes, however, he finds watching movies frustrating because the people speak too quickly. Liu Chang said that joining the English club at school was the best way to improve her English. students get lots of practice and they also have fun. She added that having conversations with friends was not helpful at all. “We get excited about something and then end up speaking in Chinese,” she said. 13

Ways of learning English Not successful OK Successful Lillian Li Wei Ming Liu Chang reading English magazines memorizing the words of pop songs studying grammar watching English movies studying grammar having conversations with friends joining the English club

请根据课文内容判断下列句子的正(T)误(F): ( )1 请根据课文内容判断下列句子的正(T)误(F): ( )1. Many students thought the best way to learn English is to use it. ( )2. Lilian Li thought the best way to learn new words was by memorizing them. ( )3. Lilian Li never studied grammar. ( )4. Wei Ming has learned English for seventy-two months. ( )5. Wei Ming thought watching English movies and studying grammar are great ways to learn a language. ( )6. Joining the English club at school was Liu Chang’s best way to improve her English. ( )7. The students in the club could get lots of practice. ( )8. Liu Chang thought having conversations with friends was helpful. T F T T F T T F 15

specific adj. 明确的;详细而精确的 memorize (memorizing) v. 记忆;背诵 3a Read the article again and learn something useful. How do you learn best? This week we asked students at New Star High School about the best ways to learn more English. Many said they learnt by using English. Some students had more specific suggestions. Lillian Li, for example, said the best way to learn new words was by reading English magazines. She said that memorizing the words of pop songs also helped a little. When we asked about studying grammar, she said, “I never study grammar. It’s too boring.” specific adj. 明确的;详细而精确的 memorize (memorizing) v. 记忆;背诵 grammar n.语法;语法规则

Wei Ming feels differently Wei Ming feels differently. He’s been learning English for six years and really loves it. He thinks studying grammar is a great way to learn a language. He also thinks that watching English movies isn’t a bad way because he can watch the actors say the words. Sometimes, however, he finds watching movies frustrating because the people speak too quickly. differently adv.不同地;有区别地 frustrate v.使失望;使沮丧;使厌烦 frustrating adj.令人沮丧的;令人失望的 quickly adv.快地;迅速地

not at all 根本(不);全然(不) add v.又说;继续说 Liu Chang said that joining the English club at school was the best way to improve her English. Students get lots of practice and they also have fun. She added that having conversations with friends was not helpful at all. “We get excited about something and then end up speaking in Chinese,” she said. not at all 根本(不);全然(不) add v.又说;继续说 excited adj.激动的;兴奋的 get excited about… 对…感到兴奋 end up结束;告终

1. He asked his mother to buy him a new bicycle. Notes:  1.  He asked his mother to buy him a new bicycle.  他请求他母亲给他买一辆新自行车。   2. Many said they learnt by using English .      许多（学生）说他们通过使用英语来学习。     Many在这里是代词,而不是形容词,意为Many students.      Many is a large number of something.      Model ：We can put away many of these plates .  We don’t need this many.       我们可以把许多盘子收起来，用不着这么多。

3.   I felt frustrated at that time. 那时，我觉得很沮丧。    4. not at all 根本不，全然不     eg. My brother did not like the scarf at all.      not经常可以和助动词结合在一起, at all 则放在句尾   5. get excited 变得兴奋起来   (  get + adj ) get是系动词，有“逐渐变得”的含义       get mad 生气  get clear变得清楚了     The long journey got the children all tired.      长途旅行使得孩子们疲惫不堪。

6. end up doing sth    结束      另外，end up with … 以…结束     The party ended up with her singing.      晚会以她的歌唱而告终。

Exercise: 1.Your ______________ is not so good, you should _________ the word correctly. (发音) pronunciation pronounce specific 2. He has some __________ (明确的) suggestions. grammar 3. __________(记住) the ___________(语法) is not a bad way to learn English. Memorizing 4. Please read __________ (大声). aloud 5. I learn English by __________ (制作) flashcards. making 6. He finds watching English movies __________ (令人沮丧的). frustrating 7. Li Ming feels _____________ (不同的). differently

Learning any language takes a lot of effort, but don’t give up. (学习任何语言都是需要花费很多努力，但不要放弃。）

Homework: 1.识记单词,词组 2.作业本 3 4.背诵 3a 5. 书面表达 ---编对话(结合2a.2b)