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1、UNIT 1,Life is a learning curve,Unit 1 Life is a learning curve,,Learning objectives,Opening up,Read the following quotes about learning. Do you agree with them? Why or why not?,,,We learn by doing. Aristotle,I partly agree with the quote because it is not the only way of learning: We gain first-ha

2、nd experience by interacting with the environment ; We gain second-hand experience by reading books,Opening up,Read the following quotes about learning. Do you agree with them? Why or why not?,,,A little knowledge is a dangerous thing. Albert Einstein,Yes. It is dangerous for a person who knows a li

3、ttle about something thinks he knows it all.,Opening up,Read the following quotes about learning. Do you agree with them? Why or why not?,,,The best way to learn is to teach. Anonymous,Yes. Going through the process of trying to explain something to others will help you understand, absorb and consol

4、idate what you have learned.,Listening to the world,Sharing,Listening,Viewing,Listening to the world,Sharing,The podcast is mainly about the things people are learning at the moment and the most difficult thing they have ever learned.,new things At the moment quite difficult,Listening to the world,S

5、haring,,,Listening to the world,Sharing,I have ever learned,found,a combination,body movements,Listening to the world,Sharing,Learning to drive,nine cases,by most standards,Listening to the world,Sharing,French,hated,Listening to the world,,Sharing,Listening to the world,Listening to the world,1 Wha

6、t are you learning at the moment? Do you enjoy learning it? Why? I am learning yoga at the moment. I enjoy it because it helps improve my flexibility, strength and balance. 2 Whats the most difficult thing youve ever learned? Why? The most difficult thing for me is learning to drive, because I was

7、 overwhelmed with all the things I was asked to do at the same time.,Sharing,Listening to the world,3 What do you enjoy learning most? Why?,Sharing,I enjoy learning how to use new technology, because new technology makes my life convenient and comfortable.,Listening to the world,Sharing,Listening,Vi

8、ewing,Listening to the world,Listening,First of all, I had a limited vocabulary. Secondly, I had difficulty understanding authentic listening materials.,1 What difficulties have you encountered while learning English?,Listening to the world,Listening,I was advised to carry around a notebook. I was a

9、lso advised to watch English movies with English subtitles.,2 What advice did you receive as to how to deal with these difficulties?,Listening to the world,Listening,I read a lot of English newspapers and magazines. I tried to listen to the news, listen to podcasts, and watch English television and

10、 movies as much as possible.,3 How did you finally overcome these difficulties?,Listening to the world,Listening,Listening skills,Listening to the world,Listening,Listening skills,Listening to the world,Listening,e-c-a-g-d-h-b-f,Listening to the world,Listening,1) speak 2) saying the wrong thing 3)

11、practice speaking / talking to himself 4) making mistakes 5) native speakers 6) pronunciation 7) listening skills 8) listening and reading,Listening to the world,Listening,1 Embarrassed; hear 2 anything you like; going for the weekend 3 Voice; pronunciation 4 how it sounds; the news; English televis

12、ion 5 on the internet 6 sound like; native speaker,Listening to the world,Listening,chatting with native speakers of English watching English movies with English subtitles visiting English websites to read the news,Listening to the world,Listening,Ive thought of and even tried all of them. I think r

13、eading news websites, watching English movies and talking to someone who speaks English are the most useful ideas. Visiting English websites is a good way to improve my reading skills. Watching English movies helps me improve listening skills. Chatting with people helps improve my spoken English gre

14、atly.,Listening to the world,Sharing,Listening,Viewing,Listening to the world,Viewing,1 In 1932, all adults in Scotland did an intelligence test. 2 Many of the same people do the test again nearly 70 years later 3 The program can tell us how to live longer.,Every 11-year-old,About the type of peop

15、le who live the longest,Listening to the world,Viewing,1 The results of the 1932 test were 2 the same as they were in 1932 3 the exam they have done 4 well,Listening to the world,Viewing,1 D 2 A 3 B 4 A 5 D,Listening to the world,Viewing,1 What do you think of the view “Intelligence must be bred, no

16、t trained”? I think the view is biased Now research has shown that both nature and nurture play a role in intelligence. This view states that intelligence is determined by a persons genes and psychological attributes. The nurture view states that intelligence is formed from personal experience and d

17、eveloped through education and exposure to the world.,Listening to the world,Viewing,2 In your opinion, what factors affect intelligence? I think intelligence is determined by genes and environmental factors such as nutrition, education, family background, living standards, parenting style, etc.,Lis

18、tening to the world,Viewing,3 How does your intelligence change as you get older? Why? I think my intelligence grows progressively as I get older by interacting with the natural environment and various kinds of people around us.,Speaking for communication,Role-play,1 Both of the speakers agree that

19、studying with friends is more motivating. 2 The woman thinks that talking to someone while reading notes helps her concentrate. 3 Eating a lot before an exam always makes the speakers feel sleepy in the exam. 4 The woman always try to sleep for eight hours the night before an exam.,Speaking fo

20、r communication,Role-play,1 G 2 R 3 G 4 R 5 G 6 R 7 R,Speaking for communication,Role-play,Speaking skills,Speaking for communication,Role-play,Speaking skills,Speaking for communication,Role-play,1 you should eat; a good 2 should not spend; Youre 3 Why dont; am not sure thats 4 its a good; suppose

21、to,Speaking for communication,Role-play,Situation 1 What should I do about my son? B: How was your weekend? A: I spent the whole weekend tired B: Why dont you ask your son to give you a hand? A: He needs to study B: I think you should let him do some housework. A: You are right. But misses lessons B

22、: I think you should have a talk with him. A: I agree with you. He went out B: If I were you, Id talk with him as soon as possible. A: You are right.,Speaking for communication,Role-play,Situation 2 My flatmate is driving me crazy! B: Many expensive clothes Has she got lots of money? A: She borrowed

23、 money from me B: Has she paid you back? A: No B: I think you really need to have it back? A: I think so, but how ? B: Have you tried asking her to sell the clothes she never wears? A: Thats a good idea.,Speaking for communication,Role-play,Situation 3 Should I help my friend find a girlfriend? A: B

24、ob is getting even fatter... B: I think he should go to the gym A: Right. Also, Bob buys takeaway meals. B: Then perhaps he should try to change his diet. A: Good idea. Bob likes watching TV. B: I really think he should change his way of living. A: Exactly. I think he probably should change his job.

25、 B: Thats a good idea.,Speaking for communication,Group discussion,Get ideas,Speaking for communication,Group discussion,Discuss and organize ideas, No textbooks, tests, exams. Learn by music. Learn gardening and how to concentrate. Dont have to learn to read and write at an early age.,No tests or e

26、xams. Learn by music. Dont have to learn to read and write at an early age., Have to go to special music and body movement classes to learn to concentrate.,Speaking for communication,Group discussion,Discuss and organize ideas,begin to learn music as young as possible. Even two-year-olds can play di

27、fficult music. practice for hours every day and give a performance every week.,Even two-year-olds can play difficult music.,practice for hours every day and give a performance every week.,Speaking for communication,Group discussion,Discuss and organize ideas,Dont have to go to school or follow schoo

28、l rules. Choose subjects they like. Choose when to work.,Choose subjects they like. Choose when to work.,Dont have to go to school, so have little chance to socialize with peers.,Speaking for communication,Group discussion,Discuss and organize ideas,Method: homeschooling Reason: freedom of choosing

29、subjects they want to study; freedom of choosing to work when they feel like it; beneficial for their physical and mental development,Method: starting young Reason: too much for small children; practice for hours every day; give a performance once a week; a stressful life in a competitive environmen

30、t; have potential harmful effects,Speaking for communication,Group discussion,Present ideas,The method we enjoy most is homeschooling because children enjoy the freedom of choosing which subjects they want to study and choosing to work when they feel like it. And we believe a relaxing and intellectu

31、ally-stimulating environment is beneficial for the physical and mental development of children. The method we dislike most is starting young because the children have to practice for hours every day and give a performance once a week. We think children at such a young age should not be forced to exp

32、erience such a stressful life in a competitive environment, which may have potential harmful effects on their future development.,Further practice in listening,Short conversations,1 Q: What can we learn from the conversation? B The woman should seek help from the writing center. 2 Q: Why does the w

33、oman choose to learn French? D She thinks speaking French is a must for cultured people. 3 Q: What did the man do last night? D He attended a speech. 4 Q: What made Melissa unhappy? C That she lost her chance to enter the contest. 5 Q: What does the man think of the womans opinion? A It is one-side

34、d.,Further practice in listening,Long conversation,1 Q: How is the woman doing in the mans class? C She often fails to turn in her homework on time. 2 Q: What does the woman think of learning Spanish? D It presents difficulty for her. 3 Q: What do we know from this conversation about the man? A He

35、has a good personal relationship with the woman. 4 Q: What is the woman most likely to do after talking with the man? C Work harder in her Spanish class.,Further practice in listening,Passage 1,1 Q: What do you know about the speakers Spanish learning experience in high school? D She showed dissati

36、sfaction with the slow pace of her class. 2 Q: What made the speaker feel more frustrated while learning Spanish in high school? A She had to learn the material that she already knew. 3 Q: What did the speaker say about her study of Spanish literature in college? C It proved to be an unbalanced way

37、to learn the language. 4 Q: Which experience benefited the speaker most in terms of her use of Spanish? D She taught Spanish speakers how to speak English.,Further practice in listening,Passage 2,1) alternative 2) numerous 3) traditional 4) academic 5) countryside 6) athletes 7) take advantage of 8) Secondary 9) in a collective effort 10) serve as,Wrapping up,Use the following self-assessment checklist to check what you have learned in this unit.,,,,,,,,,Fun time,Enjoy Ellen DeGeneres Commencement Speech at Tulane University .,