选修 7

Before the class

You are supposed to be engaged in the material and in whatever it is that we are discussing in class, not necessarily thinking about getting down every word that I say.

I’d like you to take active notes rather than passive notes. Write down what can make you feel or learn something.Better attention, better understanding of the material if you are actively engaged.

Better attention, better understanding of the material if you are actively engaged.

You are supposed to be engaged in the material and in whatever it is that we are discussing in class, not necessarily thinking about getting down every word.

I’d like you to take active notes rather than passive notes. Write down what can make you feel or learn something.

ReviewReviewWords and expressions

decade

trend

absence

theory

acquisition

attain

surround

curriculum

n. 十年n. 趋势，倾向n. 缺乏，不存在n. 理论，学说n. 语言习得vt. 达到，获得vt. 围绕，环绕n. 课程

adequate

medium

ensure

accelerate

target

adjust

inform

adj. 足够的，充分的

n. 媒介

vt. 确保，保证

vi/vt 加速

n. 目标

vt. 调节，调整

vt. 通知

Appreciate the video

听听用几种语言说的“ 我爱你”

16 种语言说“我爱你”

Lead in 1

汉语 : 我爱你 ! 英语 : I love you! 德语 : Ich liebe dich!法语 : Je t'aime! / Je t'adore!意大利语 : ti amo, ti vogliobene! 拉丁语 : Te amo, Vos amo! 荷兰 : IK hou van jou!日本 : あいしてる !

Say “I love you.” in different languages

汉语 : 你好英语： Hello 西班牙： Hola 法国： Bonjour 意大利语 ： Buongionro德语 ： Hallo/Guten Tag 印度 : namasté 韩语：안녕하세요阿拉伯语： السالم عليكم日本：こんにちは

Greetings in different languages

Do you know how many languages

there are in the world?

Do all the languages have their

written forms?

Brainstorming

There are approximately 3000–6000 lan

guages that are spoken by humans today.

However, not all the

languages have their

written forms.

世界七大语系19 世纪，欧洲的比较学派研究了世界上近一百种语言，发现有些语言的某些语音、词汇、语法规则之间有对应关系，有些相似之处，他们便把这些语文归为一类，称为同族语言；由于有的族与族之间又有些对应关系，又归在一起，称为同系语言，这就是所谓语言间的谱系关系。现在，世界上主要的语系有七大类：

1. 印欧语系 是最大的语系2. 汉藏语系3. 阿尔泰语系4. 闪含语系 又称亚非语系。 5. 德拉维达语系又称达罗毗荼语系。 6. 高加索语系 7. 乌拉尔语系

当然根据不同方法还有很多种不同的语系分类。

Let’s do a small quiz about national flags of different countries, and find out the languages spoken in these countries.

Great Britain

Australia

New Zealand

Canada

India

Ireland

The U.S.A.

Singapore

English-speaking countries

in the world

1. Which country do you think has the most English learners?

2. Discuss the following questions with your partner and test what type of language learner you are.

1. Do you enjoy being in an English class?

2. Do you wish to have more time to think before you speak?

3. Is your pronunciation better when you read aloud than when you have a conversation?

4. Do you have a good memory for new words?

5. Do you hate making mistakes?

6. Do you like to learn new grammar rules, words, etc. by heart?

7. Did/Do you get good results on grammar tests?

8. Do you find it difficult to pick up more than two or three words of a dialect when you are on a holiday in another city?

9. In class, do you get upset when mistakes are not corrected?

Usually Sometimes Never Don’t know

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3 points 2 points 1 point 0 point

score Learner type suggestions

23---27 Analytic learner Speak more

9---13 Relaxed learner Organise a regular time for learning and correct yourself more

14---22 mixture Overcome your weakness and exert your strong points to the utmost

0---8 beginner Observe how other students learn

Have you ever wondered why

foreigners have trouble with

the English Language?

Lead in 2

1. Do you think learning English is important for your future? Why?

2. Do you think it is difficult to learn English well? Why or why not?

1. To summarize and remember the main idea of the passage2. To speak out the detailed information of the passage3. To learn to find ways to accelerate English learning4. To learn to use the following expressions in the passage

objectives

Words:

decade, trend, absence, theory, acquisition, attain, surround, curriculum, adequate, medium, ensure, accelerate, target, enlarge, guarantee, adjust, inform, theftExpressions:

stand out be absent from

be surrounded by adjust to

keep in mind

it is predicted that… guarantee that…

ensure that…

Skimming and scanning

Skimming and scanning are two fast reading skills to help to browse text and extract the key points.

The skills require practice, but once you have got the hang of them you’ll find you can get through a substantial amount of reading in quite a short time.

These reading methods make it easier for you to grasp large amounts of material, especially when you're previewing. They are also useful when you don't need to know every word.

略读 (skimming) 只看文章标题、下标题以及每个部分或者段落第一行，关注文章中反复出现的关键词。 略读时，要用充足的时间读懂段落的第一句和第二句，因为第一句往往是该段的主题句 (topic sentence) ，而第二句往往是对前句的延伸 (extension)或进一步的解释 (explanation) 。

通过略读把握文章大意

运用扫读 (scanning) 迅速浏览从第三句开始的后面部分 , 搜寻作者对开头两句的支持句(supporting sentences), 并同时注意文章中间是否有转折词 (transition), 因为这些词常常会把文章的思路逆转或加入其它重要的信息。当读到段落的最后一句时 , 我们又要使用略读 , 这时必须再次放慢速度 (slow down your pace) 直到完全消化作者对段落的小结 (conclusion), 因为该小结有可能与主题句截然相反或引导读者进入下一个段落。

通过扫读寻找特定信息或特定词组

a general idea

certain information

titles and headings

the first and last sentences of paragraphs

the first and last paragraphs

pictures and charts

Scan the text forkey words and phrases, dates, etc.

Do not need toread the whole text.

Reading Tips

阅读时，可根据阅读任务的不同，综合运用略读 (skimming) 与扫读 (scanning) 。提高快速阅读水平。

for

general ideas

Paragraph Main ideas

Para (1)

Paras (2-3)

Paras (4-5)

Why do we need to learn English?

How can we learn it well

in terms of theory?

Some practical suggestions

for

specific information

Choose the best answers

1. What has made more and more people decide to learn English in recent years ?

A. More and more people want to go abroad.

B. Mastering one more language means more chances in life.

C. More and more people want to work for international companies.

D. It’s just a fashion for learning English.

2. According to some theories, what is the

best way to learn a foreign language?

A.Memorizing as many words as possible.

B. Mastering grammar.

C. Studying in the foreign language

environment.

D. Taking notes of whatever teacher said.

3. How can teachers try to create a rich language environment in the classroom?

A. Having students speaking English in class.

B. Giving English classes in English.C. Having students writing in English.D. Making sure students have enough

input in English.

4. Which of the following is NOT mentioned?

A.Listening to an English song several times.

B.Setting reachable goals.C.Watching English movies.D. Making friends with foreigners.

True or False1. Experts recommend doing 2 hours of

extra work once a week. 2. Listening to an English song several

times can help you revise new vocabulary.

3. There is no point reading the news in

English if you have already watched it in your own language.

4. Watching your favorite DVD in English will improve your listening skills.

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Now 2 mins to test your spelling.1. English-Chinese trend, curriculum, medium, target, theft, surround,2. Chinese-English 缺乏 ; 获得 ; 确保 ; 通知 ; 理论 调节 , 调整，语言习得 , 加速

When finished, exchange your papers to see who does the best.

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Complete the passage with proper words, which will help you retell the text.

In today’s world, being able to speak more than one language, including English, is how you _________ and get ahead.

However, learning English as a foreignstand out

language is very difficult in the ______

__ of a native language environment. S

ome respected _________ on language

_______ believe that to ______ a high l

evel of fluency and accuracy in a forei

gn language, you need to be _________

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absence

theories acquisition

attain

surrounded

The latest English _____________

encourages teachers create a rich language

environment in the classroom. Experts say

that just 15 minutes of extra –curricular

study a day can really __________ foreign

language learning. Here are what they

recommend: Setting achievable

__________. Listen to an English song.

curriculum

accelerate

targets

Watch the news in your own language and then reading an English newspaper or news website. Knowing the main stories before reading will ___________ greater comprehension when reading in English.

guarantee

These recommendations are worth the effort. Quite simply, in today’s world, English holds the key to a brighter future.

Think about what we’ve just learnt in today’s class.Study without reflection is a waste of time.

After the class

It’s the time where we stop the class and you look back. It’s a time of silence in a class.

Please introduce your way of learning English (120 词左右 ).

Useful words:

decade trend curriculum surround guarantee inform

ensure that…

guarantee that…

1. Learn the words in Lesson 3 by heart.

2. Read the text on page 10 and underline the sentences you don’t understand.