新视野1 unit 1 learning a foreign language(定).ppt

1、Welcome home!,About me:,Family,About you:,Name: Shi Ying（师莹） Telephone:What I need,Name list (mark the name of group leaders and write down their telephone numbers ) Score sheet (two pieces),We will learn:,New Horizon College English 1 (second edition) Units 1,2,3,4,7,9,10 Reading book:

2、 section A rather than perfect,e.g. 尽管我们的环境还远不尽人意，我们并没有失去使其改善的意愿。 Although our environment is still far from perfect, we havent lost the desire to change it for the better.,3. to be far from perfect (L. 21):,Language Points in Part ,The situation was far from perfect, though.(para.4) 1) far from + a

3、dj./doing ：一点也不 Far from angry, hes very happy. Far from helping the situation, youve just made it worse. 2) though: adv. 但是 Learning English is hard work, I enjoy it, though. I cant go shopping with you, I can give you a ride to the department store, though.,remain unchanged,e.g.有时，我们的英语学习似乎总停滞不前，但

4、事实上并不一定如此。 Sometimes our English learning seems to stay at the same level forever, but, in fact, this is not necessarily the case.,4. to stay at the same level forever (L. 26):,Language Points in Part ,5. to get access to (L. 29):,e.g. 通过网上学习我们接触到许多新思维模式。 Through online learning we get access to man

5、y new patterns of thinking.,Language Points in Part ,6. to keep up with the flow of the course (L. 33) :,e.g. 为了跟上世界贸易的进程，中国决定加入世贸组织。 To keep up with the flow of world trade, China decided to join WTO.,to move at the same speed with the course,Language Points in Part ,7. to meet the minimum standard

6、s (L. 34) :,e.g. 要满足大学的最低要求也同样需要专一和自制。 It also requires commitment and discipline to meet the minimum standards set by the university.,reach the lowest standards,Language Points in Part ,8. to cry with frustration (L. 38):,sigh with defeat,e.g. 一些人因胜利而雀跃，而另一些人因失败而叹息, 这种事情经常发生。 It often happens that

7、while some jump with victory, others sigh with defeat.,Language Points in Part ,9. to reap the benefits of hard work (L. 45):,e.g.网上聊天使我能尝到学英语的甜头。 Online chatting made it possible for me to reap the benefits of English learning.,get something as a reward,Detailed Study,Language points in part ,1. no

8、t to trade (exchange / give) sth for anything (L. 48):,exchangefor,e.g.在那场灾难中给我们印象最深的是他们随时准备用自己的生命换得大众健康的精神。 What impressed us most in that disaster was their readiness to give their lives for the public health.,Language Points in Part ,2. to teach me the value of hard work (L. 49),teach me somethin

9、g such as quality, attitude, or method that is important or useful,e.g.与他的私人交往使我懂得了真挚友谊的价值。 Much personal contact with him taught me the value of true friendship.,Language Points in Part ,3. to give me insights into something (L. 49):,give me something of seeing or understanding something very clear

10、ly,e.g.读好书使我认识了高雅的含义。 Good reading has given me insights into what good taste means.,Language Points in Part ,If something that can keep your mind open especially to new ideas or experiences, it makes you more willing to accept them or try them.,e.g.只要我们从心里乐于接受任何有助于社会进步的东西，我们的民族就充满希望。,As long as we

11、keep our minds open to anything helpful to social progress, our nation will be filled with hope.,4. to keep my mind open to something (L. 50):,Language Points in Part ,5. to bridge the gap between (L. 57),to bridge the gap between two people or two things means to make it easier for the differences

12、or disagreements between them to be made smaller or overcome; used showing approval.,e.g.夫妇二人试图弥合两人之间的感情分歧，但未能成功。,The couple tried to bridge the gap between their emotions, but without any success.,Language Points in Part ,6. Learning a foreign language has been a most trying experience for me, but

13、one that I wouldnt trade for anything.,1）Trying: 困难的 Those were indeed trying days. 2）tradefor He decided to trade his car for a truck. I would trade my dictionary for your book.,Text Structure,Part One Para. 1,Part Two Paras. 2 - 7,Part Three Para. 8,Learning a foreign language was one of the most

14、difficult yet most rewarding experiences,My experiences with the regular course (2-4) My experiences with online courses (5-7),Introduction,Specific Details,Conclusion,Learning English brings me benefits,Part : Foreign language learning, a rewarding experience, is worth the effort. (para.1),Part : m

15、y experiences of learning foreign language (paras. 2 to 7),Traditional classroom At junior middle school: positive; good results (para.2) At senior middle school: impatient; lose interest (para.3) At college: intimidated; no further learning (para.4),Online Situation changed for better when learn on

16、line. (para.5) Not easier; commitment and discipline required. (para.6) Ups and downs; reap the benefits of hard work. (para.7),Part : Learning a foreign language has been difficult but has brought me many benefits. (para.8),Learned the value of hard work, gained insights into another culture, and m

17、y mind was opened to new ideas.,I could communicate with many more people than before.,Speaking English helped me form new friendships.,I am able to bridge the gap between my language and culture and theirs.,III. Summary Writing,Learning a foreign language was one of the most difficult yet most (有意义

18、的经历) _ _. Although at times, learning a language was frustrating, it was (非常有价值) _ _. In junior middle school, my foreign teacher (表扬) _all of the students. I benefit a lot from this positive teaching method. In senior middle school, the teacher always（惩罚） _ those who gave incorrect answers. So I (失

19、去乐趣) _in answering questions and my desire to say anything at all in English. In college, I had no _ to speak in class.,experiences,praised,punished,well worth,lost my joy,rewarding,opportunity,the effort,I felt intimidated. (网上学习) _ changed everything. Although it requires much _, _and _to keep up

20、with the flow of the course, I succeeded in foreign language learning. Learning a foreign language has been a most (艰辛的的经历) _. I have gained _ into another culture as well as the language points.,commitment,discipline,trying experience,insights,Online learning,time,Not onlybut also,Not onlybut also不

21、但能连接词和短语，而且还能连接分句。Also 有时省略。注意not only 位于句首时，主语和谓语需要倒装： He is not only an actor but also a writer. 他不仅是演员，而且是作家。 He not only read it but also remembered what he had read. 他不但读过，而且记住了所读过的东西。 Not only did he say it but (also) he did it. 他不但说了，而且做了。(倒装) Not only do the nurses want a pay rise, but also

22、they want reduced hours. 护士们不但要求加工资，而且还要求缩短工时。(倒装),while,II. Chinese to English,积极的方法 前一任老师 远不尽人意 网络课程 虚拟课堂 课程进度 得到好处 茫然不解 弥合鸿沟,positive method former teacher far from perfect online course virtual classroom the flow of the course reap the benefits of stare into space bridge the gap between,III. Mat

23、ching Game,_ medium _ screen _ gap _ virtual _ modem,a. the flat part of a computer b. one of the necessities for getting online c. a way of giving information d. a space between two objects e. being produced by the computer but almost true to the reality,a,c,d,e,b,a. effective, helpful b. a good ch

24、ance c. give in return d. exchange ideas e. take part in f. the smallest g. right of reaching h. self-control,_communicate _participate in _positive _opportunity _reward _minimum _access _discipline,a,h,g,f,e,d,c,b,读写教程 I: Ex. VIII, p12.,1. 对于网络课程，学生不仅可以选择何时何地学习，在回答问题之前他们还可以有时间思考答案。,Not only can stu

25、dents choose when and where to learn for an online course, but they can also take time to think through answers before making a reply.,2. 网上学习的想法使她非常兴奋，而他认为网上学 习毫无意义和用处 。,She is excited by the idea of online learning while he considers it meaningless and useless.,下一页,3. 与以英语为母语的人交谈是非常有益的体验，从中我们能学到许多

26、东西。,Communicating with native English speakers is a very rewarding experience from which we can learn a lot.,下一页,4. 如今，越来越多的人可以利用互联网查找他们需 要的信息。,Today, more and more people have access to the Internet through which they look for the information they need.,下一页,5.他要她放弃工作在家照顾孩子，但是她觉得这个要求太过分了。,He wants h

27、er to give up working and stay home to look after the children. She feels, however, that this is too much for her.,下一页,6.既然我们已经学完这门课程，就应该多做些复习。,Now that we have finished the course, we shall start doing more revision work.,下一页,1. Ill never forget the teacher who showed me that learning a foreign lan

28、guage could be fun and rewarding. Were it not for him, I would not be able to speak English as well as I do now.,我永远都不会忘记那位老师，是他告诉我学外语是有趣的、有价值的。如果没有他，我的英语说得不会像现在这样好。,读写教程 I: Ex. IV, P12,下一页,Translate the following sentences into Chinese.,2. No other language lets you experience the cultures of the w

29、orld like English. With a strong knowledge of the English language, you can have wonderful cultural adventures.,没有任何其他语言能像英语那样让你感受到多姿多彩的世界文化。有了过硬的英语知识，你就可以体验奇妙的文化之旅。,下一页,3. Instead of only writing compositions about the subjects that your teacher has given you, do something enjoyable, like writing e

30、mails to a friend.,写作不仅仅要写老师布置的话题, 而且要写自己感兴趣的东西，例如，给朋友写电子邮件。,下一页,4. Distance learning courses are courses in which the instructor communicates with students using computer technology.,远程教学课程是指授课者与学生通过计算机通信技术进行交流的课程。,下一页,5. English is not only the most useful language in the world, but it is also one

31、 of the easiest languages to learn and to use.,英语不但是世界上最有用的语言，也是世界上最易学、易用的语言之一。,下一页,6. Distance learning courses give students greater freedom of time management, but these classes require more self-discipline than other classes.。,远程教学课程在时间安排上给予学生更多的自由，但与其他课程相比，这些课程要求学生有更强的自律能力。,下一页,Discuss with your partner:,Finding out Word Meanings,In what ways can you guess the meanings of new words?,Section B