1、Unit9 Leaning Section B Language Learning Tips一、复习本部分的词汇,写出画线部分的汉语意思1.Do you ask your son to read some classic works?Yes.I often recommend him to read some simplified novels.2.Im unfamiliar with these words,so I cant understand the passage effectively.Thats a problem.Id like to offer you some strate
2、gy to memorise the words.3.I was honoured to attend Mr Greens lecture.I think I can learn something useful.Yes.Anyone can acquire some knowledge from his lecture in one way or another.二、用适当的介/副词填空1.He settled the problem a very simple way that day.2.The job is hard,but it is satisfying terms of sala
3、ry.3.The diction(措辞) was my reach,so I asked Tom to help me.4.When reading the new text,youd better not look the new words.5.With time going by,the traveller was familiar the customs here.6.I remember that he was working as a waiter in a restaurant the time.三、阅读理解ASince his students began using Quiz
4、let,English teacher Tristan Thorne has noticed an improvement in their ability to learn and use new words.Quizlet is a learning app,a computer programme you use on your mobile phone.It can help users build and test their knowledge of English words.Quizlet has word sets for millions of subjects.And,i
5、t is quickly becoming a useful mobile tool for language learners.Thorne teaches at Columbia University in New York City.Thanks to learning apps,Jeff Strack,another English teacher,has also noticed improvement in his students ability to remember information.He teaches at Hostos Community College,also
6、 in New York.He and Thorne are part of a growing number of language educators adding mobile apps to their classes.Strack and Thorne seem to agree that the days when teachers would not permit the use of mobile phones are gone.When they use apps,language learners communicate more differently than in a
7、 traditional classroom.Users act on or respond to something,instead of just listening to new information.Thorne believes that apps can help learners become more active in learning.For example,each week,his students are required to add vocabulary words into Quizlet for others to use.He says some apps
8、 also make it easy for students to know their language strengths and weaknesses.The biggest improvement Strack has seen in his students is that they are much more active in whole-class or small-group discussions.“Apps let all students take part in the activity,whether its a game,quiz or practice act
9、ivity,” he says.Many existing learning apps are designed for students of all ages and levels.Some are designed for group activities.Some support independent learning.Still some are good for homework.Thorne says he especially likes Quizlet and three other apps:QR Codes,Socrative and Evernote.1.What d
10、o Strack and Thorne do to improve their teaching?A.They design learning apps for their students.B.They allow their students to use mobile apps to study.C.They dont allow their students to use apps after class.D.They order their students not to use mobile phones in class.2.According to the text,apps
11、can help language learners .A.save much time and moneyB.take an active part in learningC.remember their weaknessesD.improve personal designing skills3.What can we learn about the existing learning apps?A.They are designed for different uses.B.They are too few to choose from.C.They are only designed
12、for homework.D.They have three types in total.BHave you ever thought of getting in touch with your inner child from time to time?Obviously some people are willing to pay big money for the chance to do so in a proper environment.A Brooklyn-based adult preschool is charging customers between $333 and
13、$999 for the chance to act like a kid again.At Preschool Mastermind in New York adults get to participate in show-and-tell,arts-and-crafts such as finger paint,games like musical chairs and even take naps.The month-long course also has class picture day where the adults are expected to have a field
14、trip and a parent day.30-year-old Michelle Joni Lapidos,the brain behind the adult preschool,studied childhood education and has always wanted to be a preschool teacher.Shes always on the lookout for new ways to get people in touch with the freedom of childhood.A friend encouraged her to start the m
15、astermind course instead.According to Candice,her blogger friend,Preschool Mastermind gives adults a chance to relearn and master the things that they failed to understand as children.“I realised all the significances of what we learn in preschool,”said the founder Michelle Joni,“People come here an
16、d get in touch with their inner child.Its magical.We are bringing ourselves back to another place,another time with ourselves when we are more believing in ourselves,more confident and ready to take on the world.”“One persons here because they want to learn not to be so serious,”Michelle said.“Anoth
17、ers here to learn to be more confident.”She explained that most of the classes were planned.However,Joni added that while the planned activities were fun,it was often the spontaneous(自发的) moments that attracted students.“Its the things you dont plan for,the sharing between friends and learning from
18、each other.”4.What is the purpose of Preschool Mastermind?A.To give adults a chance to return to childhood.B.To help parents understand their children better.C.To provide practical training courses for teachers.D.To introduce some ways of playing with children.5.What is mainly discussed about Presch
19、ool Mastermind in Paragraph 2?A.Its customers.B.Its activities.C.Its environment.D.Its schedule.6.According to Candice,people come to this programme to .A.enjoy freedom of thinkingB.realise their childhood dreamsC.discover their inner abilitiesD.figure out childhood puzzles7.What do we know about Mi
20、chelle Joni?A.She used to be a preschool teacher.B.She likes to make plans in advance.C.She founded Preschool Mastermind.D.She gained confidence by sharing.四、语篇填空I really love my job because Im fond of 1.(work) with small kids.I think my work is important.However,there was a time when I 2.(think) I
21、would never have that sort of career.I wasnt an excellent student and in my final term I found I wasnt the type to have a career.I then found 3.(me) a job.Looking after two little girls wasnt too bad at first.4. the problems began when I agreed to live in.I was getting 5.(extreme) tired and fed up,b
22、ecause I had too many late nights and early mornings with the 6.(child).One Sunday,I met Megan,7. used to go to school with me.I told her about my situation.She suggested that I should do a course and get a qualification.I didnt think I would be 8.(succeed).She persuaded me to phone the local colleg
23、e and finally I 9.(accept) by the local college.My experience helped me a lot.Now Ive got a full-time job at a kindergarten.I shall always be thankful 10. Megan.一、复习本部分的词汇,写出画线部分的汉语意思1.经典的;推荐;简化了的2.不熟悉的;有效地;策略;记住3.很荣幸地参加;获得;不管怎样二、用适当的介/副词填空1.in2.in3.beyond4.up5.with6.at三、阅读理解1.B2.B3.A4.A5.B6.D7.C四、语篇填空1.working2.thought3.myself4.But5.extremely6.children7.who8.successful9.was accepted10.to第11页（共11页）
