1、课标人教实验版高三 Module 10Unit 4 Using Language1.When you have a list of new words to learn for English,how do you do about learning them?2.What do you think is the best way to learn grammar rules?A Survey of your learning stylesDo you think your English would improve most if for three months you:a)lived w
2、ith native English speakers who didnt speak any Chinese;b)went to an intensive English school in China;c)stayed at home and studied from textbooks;d)stayed at home and watched English movies,listened to English radio and learned English pop songs.1.Tick only the statements that you think resemble yo
3、ur situation2.In the table circle the numbers that match the statements you tickedTask 1 ReadingVisual learners learn best when they can see or watch something.They like to read or look at pictures,and diagrams.Auditory learners learn best when there is an oral component to the material they are lea
4、rning.They prefer to listen to explanations or instructions rather than read them.Tactile learners learn best through concrete experiences;that is,when they can touch or feel real objects,do experiments or make things.A visual learner:1.Write the new words down and stick it on the wall so you can se
5、e them everyday.2.Try to memorize new words by reading an article.3.Write the new words in a notebook.Put it in your pocket.Have a look at them whenever you are free.Make a list of activities for learning new vocabulary for each of the three types of learners.An auditory learner:1.Listen to the tape
6、 and sound them out.2.Listen to the text with new words.3.Work in pairs.One reads the new words and the other spells them.A tactile reader:1.Write the new words down again and again until you know them.2.Play the crossword.3.Make a dictation by listening to the tape.Task 2 ListeningXiaozhou is a tac
7、tile learner.He finds reading quite difficult,so Yufang and Annie are discussing with him the best way for him to practice reading.Before you listen,work with a partner and think of some things that could help a tactile learner practice reading.Listen to the tape.What three things do Yufang and Anni
8、e advise Xiaozhou to do to improve his reading?1.Try reading the text and listening to a recording of it at the same time.2.Read the text aloud and move in some way as you read.3.Photocopy the text and cut it into paragraphs.Then try to put the paragraphs in the right order.Listen again and answer t
9、he questions.1.What kind of learner is Annie?2.Why does Annie listen while she reads?3.Does Annie always expect to listen to reading passages?Give reasons.4.What else is Xiaozhou having problems with?1.What kind of learner is Annie?2.Auditory leaner.3.2.Why does Annie listen while she reads?4.She fi
10、nds it easier to learn while she is listening.3.Does Annie always expect to listen to reading passages?Give reasons.No,she doesnt.She feels that listening while reading is a useful study technique for her.She expects that as her reading improves shell no longer need to listen at the same time.4.What
11、 else is Xiaozhou having problems with?He is also having problems with the new words in the text.Y:What English homework do we have tonight?A:We have to read the text in Unit 5.X:I hate reading.It always takes me so long and then I can never remember what Ive read.Listening TextWHY DONT YOU GIVE IT
12、A TRY?A:You should do what I do.X:Whats that?A:Well,you know that all the reading texts in the course book are recorded?X:Yeah.A:I listen to the tape while Im reading.Y:But isnt that cheating?A:No,of course not.I still do all the reading comprehension questions on my own.I just have extra help with
13、the reading.Y:But you wont be able to do that in an exam.And anyway,not all reading texts have a recording with them.A:I know that.Im just using the tapes to help me PRACTISE my reading.You see,I find it easier to learn when Im listening.But once I can read easily,Ill stop using the tapes.X:Do you t
14、hink it would help me too?A:You never know.Why dont you give it a try?X:Mmm.I will.But I still wont be able to remember the text later.Y:Ive thought of something you could do about that.X:Oh?Y:Yeah.That quiz said you were a tactile learner,didnt it?X:Thats right.I learn best by doing things.Y:So,why
15、 dont you try reading out loud along with the tape?And you could move your body in some way while youre reading or walk up and down.X:Do you think that would work?Y:Its worth a go.A:You know what else you might be able to do?X:What?A:Photocopy the text and cut it into paragraphs and mix them all up.
16、Then try to fit them back together in the right order.That way you would be doing something while youre reading.X:I could try,I suppose,and see if it helps.But theres still the problem of all the words in the text I dont know.Y:Lets think what you can do to make it easier.A:How about(fade out)What d
17、o you think of Annie and Yufangs advice?Is it good advice or not?Discuss your opinions with your group.DiscussionIn your group,discuss what aspect of leaning English you find most difficult.Give each person in your group some helpful advice based on the kind of learner he or she is.Use expressions l
18、ike:You should Why dont youHow about?Its worth a go.Do you know what else might be able to do?Do you think it would help me?Ive thought of something you could do.You never know.I could see if it helps.WritingImagine you have a friend in another part of China with whom you keep in touch by email.Read
19、 the email below and then write a suitable answer.Hi,Congratulations on your great English mark.Im proud of you.I wish I were doing as well in my English class.I try really hard but I just dont seem to get any better.For example,we have to learn 40 new words every week and the teacher tests us on Mo
20、ndays.I spend half an hour every afternoon learning the words,but I still get only about 20 out of 40 correct in the test.And Im not much better at reading.I read the passage and half the time it doesnt make sense.It takes me ages to read because I have to keep looking up words in the dictionary.The
21、n I usually foregut what Ive read.Have you got any suggestions?I need HELP:-(.Best wishes,Donghua Sample LetterDear Donghua,Thanks for your kind words.Im sorry you are not doing so well in English and I hope the following suggestions will help.Learning new words:Perhaps your problem is that you have
22、nt yet found the method of learning new words that suits you best.Have you thought about asking some of the students who are doing well at English in your class how they learn new words?you could then try some of their methods and see which works best for you.My way of learning new words is to first
23、 look at each word carefully and then write the words out with dashes between syllables,like this syl-la bles.That helps me with the spelling.Then I write sentences with the words in them to help me remember the meaning.Finally,I look at the words again just before I go to bed and somehow my brain l
24、earns them while Im sleeping.Of course everyone is different,so this might not work for you,but try it anyway and see if it makes any difference.As for having trouble with reading,Id like to suggest that you dont worry about understanding every bit of the text.Why dont you first just read the passag
25、e through without stopping just to get a general idea.Then think about your purpose for reading that particular text,for example,to find some specific details,to summarize the main points,etc.Once you know WHY you are reading you can read the text again and focus just on those parts that will help you achieve your purpose.Also,try to guess the meaning ofunknownwords rather than always going to the dictionary.I hope this advice helps.Let me know how you get on.Love,MitchellHomework1.Complete the writing task.2.And review the words and expressions of this Unit.
