1、lLearning a Foreign LanguagelNew Horizon College Englishl1. “ Online learning”- A form of distance education, refers to learning and other supportive resources that are available through a networked computer.l2. How can people communicate through the Internet?1) E-mail 2) Chat room 3) Discuss group3

2、. Can people chat directly in the chat room just as over telephone lines? l1. How the author feels about his foreign language learning?l2. The authors foreign language learning experiences in four stages: 1) in junior middle school2) in senior school3) in college4) through online English study 1) Th

3、e main idea of part I ( Para 1):Learning a foreign language was one of the most difficult yet most rewarding experiences of my life.2) the main idea of part II ( Para 2Para 7)My experiences of learning a foreign language.3) The main idea of part III (Para 8)Learning English brings me benefits: the v

4、alue of hard work, insights into other culture, new ways of seeing things, ability to bridge the gap between different cultures.lreward: 1) n. “報答、獎賞、酬金” 2) v. reward sb. (for sth. or for doing sth.) reward sb. With sth.e.g. The company gave him a reward for his contribution.e.g. She rewarded the bo

5、y for returning her watch.laward: award sb. sth.e.g. The judges awarded them equal points. lfrustrating: a. discouraging; disappointinge.g. Its frustrating to have all these great plans and no money for achieving them. la. of low(er) rank or younger agelfreshmanlsophomoreljunior lsenior la. l1) effe

6、ctive; helpful2) definite; allowing no room for doubt3) sure; having no doubt about sth. lthe former the latter l make one frightened by threatse.g. John intimidated his brother into not telling their parents the truth. la good chance; a favorable momente.g. With the help of his teacher, he got an o

7、pportunity to learn English in England. l8. communicate communicationl9. medium medial10. participate in: take part ine.g. I want to have the opportunity to participate in the party. ln. the practice of making people obey rules;lthe equality of behaving in a controlled waye.g. When the fire broke ou

8、t, the students showed good discipline.e.g. Whoever violates discipline will be punished. continual “連續(xù)的動作之間有間隔.”e.g. The continual rain lasted several days.continuous “連續(xù)的動作之間沒有間隔.” e.g. The brain needs a continuous supply of blood. l1) n. profit; good effecte.g. The dictionary is of much benefit t

9、o me.e.g. He felt that he got much benefit from conversation with foreigner.2) vt. The new highway will benefit the people there. 3) vi. benefit from sb. benefit by sth. ln. the act of seeing or understanding something very clearlye.g. The teacher had unusual insight into childrens emotions. III. Ex

10、pressions & PatternsA. Expressions1. .很值得去努力很值得去努力 to be well worth the effort (L. 3)生活中并非一切都生活中并非一切都值得我們去冒險值得我們去冒險。Not everything in life is well worth our risk.活學活用活學活用上一頁上一頁下一頁下一頁Back2. .在班里名列前茅在班里名列前茅 to be at the top of the class (L. 7)在社交方面所有在社交方面所有的良策之中誠信的良策之中誠信應列在首位。應列在首位。On the list of

11、good policies in social contact, honesty should be at the top. 活學活用活學活用III. Expressions & Patterns上一頁上一頁下一頁下一頁Back3. . 失去說英語的欲望失去說英語的欲望 to lose my desire / eagerness to say anything in English (L.14)由于她的不誠實由于她的不誠實, ,我我失去了與她建立進失去了與她建立進一步友誼的欲望。一步友誼的欲望。活學活用活學活用As a result of her dishonesty, I lost

12、my desire to form further friendship with her.III. Expressions & Patterns上一頁上一頁下一頁下一頁Back4. .遠不盡人意遠不盡人意 to be far from perfect (L. 19)盡管我們的環(huán)境還遠盡管我們的環(huán)境還遠不盡人意，我們并沒不盡人意，我們并沒有失去有失去使其改善的使其改善的意意愿。愿。活學活用活學活用Although our environment is still far from perfect, we havent lost the desire to change it for t

13、he better. III. Expressions & Patterns上一頁上一頁下一頁下一頁Back5. .永遠停滯不前永遠停滯不前 to stay at the same level forever (L. 26)活學活用活學活用有時，我們的英語有時，我們的英語學習似乎總停滯不學習似乎總停滯不前，但事實上并不前，但事實上并不一定如此。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

14、. III. Expressions & Patterns下一頁下一頁上一頁上一頁Back6. . 接觸到必要的設備接觸到必要的設備 to get access to the necessary equipment (L. 30)通過網(wǎng)上學習我們接觸到許多新思維模式。通過網(wǎng)上學習我們接觸到許多新思維模式?；顚W活用活學活用Through online learning we get access to many new patterns of thinking. III. Expressions & Patterns上一頁上一頁下一頁下一頁Back7. 跟上課程進度跟上課程進度

15、to keep up with the flow of the course (L. 33) 為了跟上世界貿易為了跟上世界貿易的進程，中國決定的進程，中國決定加入世貿組織。加入世貿組織?；顚W活用活學活用To keep up with the flow of world trade, China decided to join WTO. III. Expressions & Patterns上一頁上一頁下一頁下一頁Back8. 滿足課程最低限度的要求滿足課程最低限度的要求 to meet the minimum standards set by the course (L. 34)要滿足

16、大學的最要滿足大學的最低要求也同樣需低要求也同樣需要專一和自制。要專一和自制。It also requires commitment and discipline to meet the minimum standards set by the university. 活學活用活學活用III. Expressions & Patterns上一頁上一頁下一頁下一頁Back一些人因勝利而雀躍，一些人因勝利而雀躍，而另一些人因失敗而而另一些人因失敗而嘆息，這種事情經常嘆息，這種事情經常發(fā)生。發(fā)生。9. 因挫折而哭泣因挫折而哭泣 to cry with frustration (L. 37)

17、活學活用活學活用It often happens that while some jump with victory, others sigh with defeat.III. Expressions & Patterns上一頁上一頁下一頁下一頁Back10. . 想放棄想放棄 to feel like giving up (L. 37)不像鄭培民那樣，不像鄭培民那樣，一些官員只想著一些官員只想著及時行樂。及時行樂。Unlike Zheng Pei-min, some officials only feel like enjoying pleasures as much as poss

18、ible.活學活用活學活用III. Expressions & Patterns上一頁上一頁下一頁下一頁Back11. 嘗到刻苦學習的甜頭嘗到刻苦學習的甜頭 to reap the benefits of hard work (L. 42)網(wǎng)上聊天使我能嘗到學英語的甜頭。網(wǎng)上聊天使我能嘗到學英語的甜頭。Online chatting made it possible for me to reap the benefits of English learning.活學活用活學活用III. Expressions & Patterns上一頁上一頁下一頁下一頁Back12. 拿什么都

19、不換拿什么都不換 not to trade(exchange / give) sth for anything (L. 45)在那場災難中給我們印象最深的是他們隨時準在那場災難中給我們印象最深的是他們隨時準備用自己的生命換得大眾健康的精神。備用自己的生命換得大眾健康的精神。What impressed us most in that disaster was their readiness to give their lives for the public health.活學活用活學活用III. Expressions & Patterns下一頁下一頁上一頁上一頁Back13. 使我

20、懂得了刻苦努力的價值使我懂得了刻苦努力的價值 to teach me the value of hard work (L. 45)與他頻繁的私人交與他頻繁的私人交往使我懂得了真摯往使我懂得了真摯友誼的價值。友誼的價值。活學活用活學活用Much personal contact with him taught me the value of true friendship. III. Expressions & Patterns上一頁上一頁下一頁下一頁Back14. 使我認識了另一種文化使我認識了另一種文化 to give me insights into another culture

21、 (L. 46)讀好書使我認識了高讀好書使我認識了高雅的含義。雅的含義。Good reading has given me insights into what good taste means. 活學活用活學活用III. Expressions & Patterns上一頁上一頁下一頁下一頁BackAs long as we keep our minds open to anything helpful to social progress, our nation will be filled with hope. 15. 使我從心里樂于接受新的看待事物的方式使我從心里樂于接受新的看待

22、事物的方式 to keep my mind open to new ways of seeing things (L. 46)只要我們從心里樂只要我們從心里樂于接受任何有助于于接受任何有助于社會進步的東西，社會進步的東西，我們的民族就充滿我們的民族就充滿希望。希望?；顚W活用活學活用III. Expressions & Patterns上一頁上一頁下一頁下一頁Back16. .彌合不同文化之間的鴻溝彌合不同文化之間的鴻溝to bridge the gap between different cultures (L. 52)夫婦二人試圖彌合兩人之間夫婦二人試圖彌合兩人之間的感情分歧，但未能

23、成功。的感情分歧，但未能成功。The couple tried to bridge the gap between their emotions, but without any success. 活學活用活學活用III. Expressions & Patterns返回返回III. Expressions & PatternsB. Patterns for you to use as models1. Typical patterns for cause and effect2. Typical patterns for comparison & contrast3.

24、 Typical patterns for induction原句原句: :Because of this positive method, I eagerly answered all the questions I could, never worrying much about making mistakes. (L. 6)III. Expressions & Patterns1. Typical patterns for cause and effect:1) Because of, sb adv. does sth / is + adj. to do sth, never w

25、orrying caring much about由于由于, 某人很某人很做某事，從做某事，從不怎么擔心不怎么擔心.譯文譯文句型提煉句型提煉上一頁上一頁下一頁下一頁Backadj.(adv.): eager(ly), anxious(ly), likely, free(ly), content(ly), etc. 應用：應用： a.由于她強烈的由于她強烈的物質享受欲望物質享受欲望, 她急于她急于進行權錢交易，根本不進行權錢交易，根本不顧及對更大利益的破壞。顧及對更大利益的破壞。Because of her strong desire for material wealth, she was e

26、ager to trade her power for money, never worrying about any damage to larger interests.應用應用: b. 由于他對網(wǎng)由于他對網(wǎng)上沖浪的興趣過濃，上沖浪的興趣過濃， 他很有可能他很有可能 一門心思一門心思上網(wǎng)，而不會關心自上網(wǎng)，而不會關心自己的功課。己的功課。Because of his undue interest in online surfing, he is likely to put all his mind on this business, never caring about his schoo

27、l work. III. Expressions & Patterns上一頁上一頁下一頁下一頁Back原句原句: :Now that I speak a foreign language, instead of staring into space when English is being spoken, I can participate and make friends. (L.50)2) Now that sb. does / has done sth., instead of , he / she can should do sth. else. 由于由于 既然某人做某事，而

28、不既然某人做某事，而不再再, 他她就能做另一事。他她就能做另一事。句型提煉句型提煉III. Expressions & Patterns上一頁上一頁下一頁下一頁Back應用應用: :a. 既然我們上遠程英語課，而不再因既然我們上遠程英語課，而不再因在普通課堂上出錯感到難堪，那我們就應從在普通課堂上出錯感到難堪，那我們就應從網(wǎng)上學習中有所收獲。網(wǎng)上學習中有所收獲。 Now that we have taken the online course, instead of feeling embarrassed when making mistakes in the regular clas

29、s, we should reap some benefits from it. III. Expressions & Patterns上一頁上一頁下一頁下一頁BackNow that you can keep your mind open to new ways of thinking, instead of turning a blind eye to them, you stand a good chance to keep up with the flow of the times. 應用應用： b. b. 既然你能從心里上樂于接受新的思既然你能從心里上樂于接受新的思維方式，而

30、不再對其視而不見，那你就有機會維方式，而不再對其視而不見，那你就有機會跟上時代的潮流。跟上時代的潮流。III. Expressions & Patterns上一頁上一頁下一頁下一頁Back1) While sth / sb is / does, sth / sb else is / does : 某事某事 某人某人, 而另一事而另一事 另一人另一人原句原句: :While my former teacher had been patient with all the students, my new teacher quickly punished those who gave inc

31、orrect answers. (L. 9)2. Typical patterns for comparison and contrast:句型提煉句型提煉譯文譯文III. Expressions & Patterns上一頁上一頁下一頁下一頁Back應用應用： a.當事情進展得不順利時，一些人努當事情進展得不順利時，一些人努力去尋求出路，而另一些人則壓根不去想解決力去尋求出路，而另一些人則壓根不去想解決問題的辦法。問題的辦法。When things go wrong, some work hard to find a way out while others totally lose

32、the desire to think out any solution to the problem.III. Expressions & Patterns上一頁上一頁下一頁下一頁Back應用應用：b. 在社交中，有人表現(xiàn)出對其承諾在社交中，有人表現(xiàn)出對其承諾的專一而有人則常常是說話不算話。的專一而有人則常常是說話不算話。In social contacts, some show a total commitment to their promises while some often back away from theirs.III. Expressions & Patt

33、erns上一頁上一頁下一頁下一頁Back原句原句: :Unlike my senior middle school teacher, my college English teachers were patient and kind, and none of them carried long, pointed sticks! (L.16)2) Unlike sb. / sth. else(that), sb. / sth. is / does不像另一人不像另一人/物（物（）那樣）那樣(與另一與另一人人/物不同物不同)，某人，某人/物物句型提煉句型提煉譯文譯文III. Expressions

34、& Patterns上一頁上一頁下一頁下一頁Back應用應用: a. 不像一些貪官高高在上那樣，不像一些貪官高高在上那樣， 周恩來生前和周恩來生前和人民群眾建立了難以忘懷的友誼，從而將永遠活在人人民群眾建立了難以忘懷的友誼，從而將永遠活在人民的心中。民的心中。Unlike some corrupt officials who set themselves above the masses, Zhou En-lai formed unforgettable friendships with the people during his lifetime, thus living forev

35、er in their memory.III. Expressions & Patterns上一頁上一頁下一頁下一頁Back應用應用: b.與我在高中時遇到的女孩不同與我在高中時遇到的女孩不同, ,她很高傲自大，從不正眼看我一眼。她很高傲自大，從不正眼看我一眼。Unlike the girl I came across in the senior middle school, she is very self-important, never looking me in the eye.III. Expressions & Patterns上一頁上一頁下一頁下一頁Back3.

36、Typical patterns for induction:1)Doing sth. is a most + adj. experience for sb., but one that he / she would not trade / give / exchange for anything. 做某事對某人來說是非常做某事對某人來說是非常的經歷，的經歷，但卻是一種用什么他她都不換的經歷。但卻是一種用什么他她都不換的經歷。原句原句: :Learning a foreign language has been a most trying experience for me, but one

37、that I wouldnt trade for anything. (L. 44)句型提煉句型提煉譯文譯文III. Expressions & Patterns上一頁上一頁下一頁下一頁Back應用：應用： a. 追求幸福對我來說是非常艱辛的經追求幸福對我來說是非常艱辛的經歷，但卻是一種用什么我都不換的經歷。歷，但卻是一種用什么我都不換的經歷。adj.: bitter, painful, painstaking, time-consuming, unpleasant, frustrating, etc. 應用應用：b. 被別人歧視對我來說是非常難以忍被別人歧視對我來說是非常難以忍受的經

38、歷，受的經歷， 但卻是一種我拿什么都不換的經但卻是一種我拿什么都不換的經歷。歷。Seeking after happiness has been a most painstaking experience, but one that I would not trade for anything. 譯文譯文Being looked down upon was a most intolerable experience, but one that I would not exchange for anything. 譯文譯文III. Expressions & Patterns上一頁上一頁

39、下一頁下一頁Back2) The most wonderful result of having done sth. / doing sth. is that(從句從句) 做某事最令人興奮的收獲結果是做某事最令人興奮的收獲結果是原句原句: :The most wonderful result of having learned a foreign language was that I could communicate with many more people than before. (L. 47)句型提煉句型提煉譯文譯文III. Expressions & Patterns上一

40、頁上一頁下一頁下一頁Back應用應用: a.在一些大學生看來，在一些大學生看來， 上大學最令人興上大學最令人興奮的收獲是他們學會了如何過一種羅曼蒂克式奮的收獲是他們學會了如何過一種羅曼蒂克式的生活。的生活。wonderful: exciting, satisfactory, striking, surprising, amazing, shocking, positive, etc.For some students, the most amazing result of having come to college is that they have learned how to lead

41、a romantic life.III. Expressions & Patterns上一頁上一頁下一頁下一頁Back應用應用: b. 發(fā)動那場戰(zhàn)爭最令人難以置信發(fā)動那場戰(zhàn)爭最令人難以置信的結果是發(fā)動者本身成了戰(zhàn)敗者。的結果是發(fā)動者本身成了戰(zhàn)敗者。The most unbelievable result of having started the war was that the starter himself turned out to be the underdog.應用：應用：c. 上網(wǎng)聊天最令人激動的收獲是上網(wǎng)聊天最令人激動的收獲是我可以和許多人分享歡樂與幸福。我可以和許多人分

42、享歡樂與幸福。The most exciting result of chatting online is that I can share joy and happiness with many people. III. Expressions & Patterns上一頁上一頁下一頁下一頁V. Exercises-TranslationWe can reap a lot from the rewarding experience of communicating with native speakers of English.Translate the following sente

43、nces into English.讀寫教程讀寫教程 I: 上一頁上一頁下一頁下一頁BackWith the mayors help, we were at last allowed access to those people who suffered from the traffic accident.V. Exercises-Translation上一頁上一頁下一頁下一頁BackBob and Frank didnt get along well with each other. It was embarrassing that they were to work in the same

44、 department.V. Exercises-Translation上一頁上一頁下一頁下一頁Backto tell sb. that a wolf is comingAs a boy, I used to intimidate my sister into crying by telling her that a wolf was coming.V. Exercises-Translation上一頁上一頁下一頁下一頁BackIt is not easy to do scientific research; it requires time, energy and money as well

45、 as discipline and commitment.V. Exercises-Translation上一頁上一頁下一頁下一頁Doing Sth.My Most Rewarding Experience( (理由陳述理由陳述) ). Paragraph Writing下一頁下一頁. Paragraph Writing1) As one of my most rewarding experiences, doing something has brought a lot of benefits to my life.（劃線部分可替換）Detail 1Detail 2Detail 3Conc

46、lusionTopic Sentence寫作模式寫作模式下一頁下一頁上一頁上一頁 1) As one of my most rewarding experiences, chatting online has brought a lot of benefits to my life. 2) For one thing, it helps me avoid nervousness and embarrassment I used to feel in regular talks. 3) Unlike the face-to-face conversation, it offers me much

47、 freedom in time to think out my ideas and prepare them well before posting them on the screen. 4) For another, Reference model: Chatting Online My Most Rewarding Experience. Paragraph Writing上一頁上一頁下一頁下一頁it adds no little to the improvement of my English. 5) Through online chatting, I have more chan

48、ces to speak with native speakers, thus bathing myself in the sea of genuine English. 6) The most valuable result of chatting online is that it gives me insights into other cultures and keeps my mind open to better ways of seeing things. 7) Now I tend to see things from a more objective. Paragraph W

49、riting上一頁上一頁下一頁下一頁. Paragraph Writingperspective. 8) In short, there is not anything in my free time that is more beneficial than chatting online.Section A A Busy Weekday MorningI. W arm -up ActivitiesII. W ords &patternsIII. Text StudyIV. TranslationV. W ritingC ontentsl “ Generation Gap” lthe

50、lack to understanding between generations caused by their different attitudes and experiences.lSome of the differences between generations are as follows:lThe older generation emphasizes devotion to society while the younger one thinks more about the realization of personal value. lThe older generat

51、ion sticks to its experience-based beliefs while the younger one clings to radical ideas.lThe older generation believes young people are too young to see through things whereas the younger one thinks the elders ideas are too old to keep up with the flow of the times. 1. Stuff matter( unimportant, or

52、 unnamed in a general way);e.g. This poem is terrible stuff. material e.g. Is this the right stuff for painting exterior wood? staff 全體職員；stiff 硬的2. rhythma regular repeated pattern of sounds or movements + music, heart beat, breathe.g We danced to the rhythm of drums. The rhythm of her heartbeat is

53、 regular. 3. youngster（C）: (informal)a young person, esp. a child( 年輕人) e.g He is an inexperienced youngster.Youth: a young person, esp. a boy of fifteen to twenty years old（有時有貶義）e.g. That long-haired youth has no manners. l-ian;l -ist; l-ant; l-er; -or; l-eer; etc.表示人的后綴m u s i c i a n ; r e p u b

54、 l i c a n ; Christian; Australian artist; dentist; scientist; psychologist assistant; servant; immigrant; inhabitantwriter; waiter; driver; owner governor; successor; tailor; tutorpioneer; peer; engineer; mountaineer lbad; very unpleasantloffend v. ldefend v. ldefensive adj.e.g. The room has an off

55、ensive smell. Why not open the window and air it? be offended at/by sth.be offended with sb. linterrupt( esp. a person who is working ) or break by asking a question or making a noise. le.g. They often disturb the peace.linterrupt: to stop someone from continuing what they are saying or doing by sud

56、denly speaking to them, making a noisee.g. Dont interrupt, I havent finished yet. lan object used to help in work or played to give musical sounds l-precision instruments精密儀器l-medical instruments 醫(yī)療器械l-musical instruments 樂器appliance多指家用電器 lelectrical appliance(TV; fridge; dishwasher; etc)facility 指

57、輔助設施 lpublic facility, sports facility( track; swimming pool; etc)equipment(U)有某種特定用途的設備 office equipment; video equipment make a little angryannoyed adj. be annoyed with be annoyed at/fore.g. I am annoyed with such an irresponsible employee.e.g. she is annoyed at/for this matter Expressions & P

58、atternsA. Compatible Expressions1.1.突然響起來突然響起來 to blast forth (L. 1)我們正聚精會神聽有關公共道德的報告，隔我們正聚精會神聽有關公共道德的報告，隔壁突然響起了搖滾樂。壁突然響起了搖滾樂。We were focusing our minds on a talk about public morality when rock music blasted forth from the next door. 活學活用活學活用Back下一頁下一頁上一頁上一頁Expressions & Patterns2.2.沖進她的臥室沖進她的臥

59、室 to burst into her room (L.4)藤花藤花（wistaria ）無次第無次第, ,萬朵一時開。萬朵一時開。Wistarias, following no sequence, all burst into flower at a time.活學活用活學活用Back下一頁下一頁上一頁上一頁3.3.一遍又一遍地重復同一個東西一遍又一遍地重復同一個東西 the same thing over and over (L. 5)做了父母才能理解父母的絮叨。做了父母才能理解父母的絮叨。Parents talking about the same thing over and over

60、 is understandable only when you have your own children.活學活用活學活用Expressions & PatternsBack下一頁下一頁上一頁上一頁Expressions & Patterns3.3.伸手去拿某物伸手去拿某物 to reach for sth. (L.10)生活中你會遇到各種機會，但你必須設法抓生活中你會遇到各種機會，但你必須設法抓住它們。住它們。Various opportunities will come your way in life, but you must reach out for them.活學活用活學活用Back下一頁下一頁上一頁上一頁Expressions & Patterns4.4.把收音機聲音關小把收音機聲音關小 to turn that radio down (L.12)男孩想?yún)④?，但因為年紀小沒有被同意。男孩想?yún)④姡驗槟昙o小沒有被同意。The boy wa