Unit 5 Languages around the world 第3课时 Reading for Writing 课件+练习

Unit 5 Languages around the world
Reading for WritingWrite something about English study
Can you show any examples of British English and American English?
Do you feel confused when learning a foreign language?
What problems have you met?
How did you solve the problems?
Read the posts quickly and answer the following questions.1. What is the blog mainly about? Problems with learning English2. Who starts this blog? Wang Le.3. Who responds to it? Liu Wen, Jia Xin and Li Rui.
trouble with listening to native English speakers
how to be polite in English
remembering new vocabulary
listen to English radio programmes, repeat what you hear, record your voiceand compare to the radio host's
short requests for close friends, longer requests people not so close, more polite phrases for people senior to you
Read the posts again and fill in the blanks.
Create your ...: carry a small notebook ..., and add new words ..., learn word chunks ..., learn word formation
Read again and find out their problems in learning English.But now I’m having a lot of trouble with my listening.I can never quite get the main idea.My biggest headache is how to be polite in English.For me, vocabulary is my biggest problem.I can’t keep all the new vocabulary straight in my head.I certainly can’t remember how to use them all properly.
Useful Structures
Describing problemsI don’t know how to……… is a big difficulty for me.... is my biggest problemI can not/ I can never…I have no idea how/what..My biggest problem/headache is …I (also) have trouble with…I have some difficulties in …
Giving adviceYou might try... My advice is ...It’s very important to... It is a good idea for you to ...
Language points
Language points
List the outline of the passage.
有关英语学习的建议信
本单元的写作任务是读关于英语学习的博客内容后，写一篇有关英语学习的建议信。
篇章结构
Beginning：The purpose of writing the letter.Body：Your suggestions.The suggestions are listed by the words “First，Then，Besides...”The ending：Your hope
Preparation for writing—Words and phrases
①________________ n.　习语，成语 ②________________ n. 发音③________________ n. 语法④________________ n. 练习 ⑤________________ n.& adj. 标准(的)⑥________________ adj. 灿烂的，辉煌的；(口语)极好的
idiom
pronunciation
grammar
practice
standard
splendid
⑦________________ vt. 精通，掌握⑧___________________________________ 查字典⑨ ___________________________________ 掌握⑩ ___________________________________ 集中(注意力，精力)于⑪ ___________________________________ 扩大词汇量⑫ ___________________________________ 听从某人劝告⑬ ___________________________________ 与某人交流⑭ ___________________________________ 养成阅读习惯
master
refer to/consult a dictionary
have a grasp of＝have a command of
focus one’s attention on＝concentrate on
enlarge/expand one’s vocabulary
follow take one’s advice
communicate with sb
form the habit of reading
Words and phrases
①________________ v. 记住②________________ n. 一段③________________ n. 发音④________________ 听力技巧⑤________________ 征求意见⑥________________ 英语影像资料⑦________________________ 看英语电影⑧________________________ 更好地了解
memorize
passage
pronunciation
listening skills
ask for advice
English videos
watch English movies
get a better understanding of
Sentences
①我很高兴读了你向我征求关于如何提高英语听力技巧的建议的博客。(疑问词＋不定式)________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________②首先，我认为我们应该记住尽可能多的单词，尤其是它们的发音。(first of all)________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________③只有到那时，我们听录音时才能意识到这个词的确切含义。(only then)________________________________________________________________________
I’m glad to read your blog asking for my advice on how to improve English listening skills.
First of all，I think we should memorize as many words as possible，especially their pronunciation.
Only then can we realize what exactly the word is when we listen to the audio.
④更重要的是，我们还可以做一些听力练习。(do exercises)________________________________________________________________________⑤问自己一些关于我们听到的短文的问题，这样我们就能更好地理解短文，并从短文中获得更多的信息。(祈使句＋so句型)________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
What’s more，we can also do some listening exercises.
Ask ourselves some questions about the passage we hear，so we can get a better understanding of the passage and get more information from the passage.
Draft the article by using the following words.
first of all，then，for example，in this way，what’s more
Dear Peter，I’m glad to read your blog asking for my advice on how to improve English listening skills.Here are a few suggestions. First of all，I think we should memorize as many words as possible，especially their pronunciation. Only then can we realize what exactly the word is when we listen to the audio. Then we should do practice as much as we can. For example，we could listen to the English videos，songs as well as watching English movies. In this way，we can practice our listening skills and improve it. What’s more，we can also do some listening exercises. Ask ourselves some questions about the passage we hear，so we can get a better understanding of the passage and get more information from the passage.I hope you will find these suggestions helpful.Yours sincerely，Li Hua
亮点表达
1.We are supposed to learn English well because having a good command of English means more opportunities in the future. 我们理应学好英语，因为精通英语意味着在将来有更多的机会。2.Grammar must be learned through language，and not language through grammar. 必须从语言中学习语法，而不是从语法中学习语言。3.Don’t worry if you have any trouble in studying Chinese，and just take your time. 学汉语有困难时不要着急，慢慢来。4.I like English very much，so I often have fun learning English. 我很喜欢英语，因此我经常感觉学英语很有趣。
5.Keeping a diary is an effective way to improve writing. 记日记是提高写作水平的一个有效方法。6.The way to learn a language is to practise speaking it as often as possible. 学习一门语言的方法就是要尽可能经常地练习说。7.My hard work pays off，and I am quite proud of what I have achieved/the progress I have made in English. 我的努力没有白费，我为自己在英语方面所取得的进步感到骄傲。
8.It is important to take an English course，as you will be able to learn from the teachers and practice speaking English with your fellow students. 参加英语课程很重要，因为你能向老师学习并和你的同学一起练习说英语。9.By learning English we can broaden our horizons and increase our knowledge in various fields. 通过学英语我们能够开阔视野，增加我们各领域的知识。
Thank You