New Horizon co∥ ege English Bo Department of Foreign Languages Xi'an Shiyou University
Department of Foreign Languages Xi’an Shiyou University New Horizon College English Book Ⅰ
Unit one Section a Learning a Foreign Language IGSHLANGUAG
Unit One Section A Learning a Foreign Language
Contents Background Information IL, Pre-reading Activities [TI Text Analysis-Structure IV Intensive reading V. Writing skill VI Exercises
Contents I. Background Information II. Pre-reading Activities III. Text Analysis– Structure IV. Intensive reading V. Writing skill VI. Exercises
L, Background Information 1. Online learning, a form of distance education, refers to learning and other supportive resources that are available through a networked computer 2,Junior middle school refers the stage in the Chinese education system which follows primary school and includes years six through nine in the school time sequence 3. Senior middle school, the stage in the Chinese education system which follows junior middle school, includes years ten through twelve in the school sequence
I. Background Information 1.Online learning, a form of distance education, refers to learning and other supportive resources that are available through a networked computer. 2.Junior middle school refers the stage in the Chinese education system which follows primary school and includes years six through nine in the school time sequence. 3.Senior middle school, the stage in the Chinese education system which follows junior middle school, includes years ten through twelve in the school sequence
L, Pre-reading Activities Listen to the short passage twice and answer questions Q1 What problems do you have in trying to learn English in your middle school? Reference key When I was in middle school I was poor in speaking and listening. Q2,Do you think the computer can help you in learning English, why? Reference key: Yes, I can find some useful nformation and chat with foreign friends, which help me learn English free. Q3 What other things do you think we can gain through English language earning? Reference key: It taught me the value of hard work and helped understand another culture
II. Pre-reading Activities Listen to the short passage twice and answer questions Q1. What problems do you have in trying to learn English in your middle school? • Reference key: When I was in middle school I was poor in speaking and listening. Q2. Do you think the computer can help you in learning English, why? • Reference key: Yes. I can find some useful information and chat with foreign friends, which help me learn English free. Q3. What other things do you think we can gain through English language learning? • Reference key: It taught me the value of hard work and helped understand another culture
Scrip In Reading Passage A the author presents the reader his own language learning experiences for different stages, from middle school to online learning and for each different stage of learning he describes an effect that results from some causes this is an example of cause and effect writing, which makes clear the reasons why something happens by showing the relation between a cause and its effect back
Script In Reading Passage A, the author presents the reader his own language learning experiences for different stages, from middle school to online learning, and for each different stage of learning he describes an effect that results from some causes. This is an example of cause and effect writing, which makes clear the reasons why something happens by showing the relation between a cause and its effect. back
I'L Text Analysis-- Structure Part L( Para. 1): Popping out the question: learning English. o Part2( Paras. 24)- The authors experience of learning in Junjor middle school, Senior middle school and college. Part 3( Paras. 5-7): He found that learning online was a good way to stud English. Taking some online courses, he began to practice all the time. Part 4(Para. 8): Conclusion, although learning a foreign language has been difficult, yet is the most rewarding experence
III. Text Analysis-- Structure • Part 1 ( Para. 1): Popping out the question: learning English. • Part 2 ( Paras. 2-4): The author’s experience of learning in Junior middle school, Senior middle school and college. • Part 3 ( Paras. 5-7 ): He found that learning online was a good way to study English. Taking some online courses, he began to practice all the time. • Part 4 (Para. 8): Conclusion: although learning a foreign language has been difficult, yet is the most rewarding experience
V,Intensive reading Part l Questions Q1, What made the author,s English learning in junior middle school very successful? The kind and patient teacher and her positive method of praising all students often.(para. 2 Q2: Judging from the fifth paragraph, what is basic to online English learning? Having the necessary equipment, including a computer, phone line and mode, and learning the technology.(para.5
IV. Intensive reading Part 1 Questions Q1: What made the author’s English learning in junior middle school very successful? The kind and patient teacher and her positive method of praising all students often. (para.2) Q2: Judging from the fifth paragraph, what is basic to online English learning? Having the necessary equipment, including a computer, phone line and modem, and learning the technology. (para.5)
Q3 What was the method the author used for online English learning? Hard work.(para. 7) the author most about English?, what interests Q4 According to the last paragraph, He could communicate with many more people than before.(para., 8)
Q3: What was the method the author used for online English learning? Hard work. (para. 7) Q4: According to the last paragraph, what interests the author most about English? He could communicate with many more people than before. (para. 8)
Part 2 Analysis 1 Learning a foreign language was one of the most difficult yet most rewarding experiences of my life,(Para. 1) Meaning: Learning a foreign language was one of the most difficult things to do but it was most worth doing in my life warding a(of an experience or action) worth doing or having; worthwhile(经验或事情)有益的 值得做的;有用的 e,g,Learning a foreign language was one of the most difficult yet most rewarding experiences of my life 学习外语是我最一生中申最团难,然而也是最有意义的经历 试翻译:护上是一件很有意义的工作。 Nursing can be a very rewarding job
1. Learning a foreign language was one of the most difficult yet most rewarding experiences of my life. (Para. 1) • Meaning: Learning a foreign language was one of the most difficult things to do but it was most worth doing in my life. • rewarding a. (of an experience or action) worth doing or having; worthwhile （经验或事情）有益的； 值得做的；有用的 e.g. Learning a foreign language was one of the most difficult yet most rewarding experiences of my life. 学习外语是我最一生中最困难，然而也是最有意义的经历。 试翻译：护士是一件很有意义的工作。 Nursing can be a very rewarding job. Part 2 Analysis