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1、Unit 1Section APre-reading ActivitiesFirst ListeningPlease listen to a short passage carefully and prepare to answer some questions.Second ListeningListen to the tape again.Then answer the following questions with your own experiences.1.What problems do you have in trying to learn English in your mi
2、ddle school?2.Why do you think the computer can help you in learning English?3.What other things do you think we can gain through English language learning?Learning a Foreign LanguageLearning a foreign language was one of the most difficult yet most rewarding experiences ofmy life.Although at times,
3、learning a language was frustrating,it was well worth the effort.My experience with a foreign language began in junior middle school,when I took my firstEnglish class.I had a kind and patient teacher who often praised all of the students.Because ofthis positive method,I eagerly answered all the ques
4、tions I could,never worrying much aboutmaking mistakes.I was at the top of my class for two years.When I went to senior middle school,I was eager to continue studying English;however,myexperience in senior school was very different from before.While my former teacher had beenpatient with all the stu
5、dents,my new teacher quickly punished those who gave incorrect answers.Whenever we answered incorrectly,she pointed a long stick at us and,shaking it up and down,shouted,No!No!No!It didnt take me long to lose my eagerness to answer questions.Not onlydid I lose my joy in answering questions,but also
6、I totally lost my desire to say anything at all inEnglish.However;that state didnt last long.When I went to college,I learned that all students wererequired to take an English course.Unlike my senior middle school teacher,my college Englishteachers were patient and kind,and none of them carried long
7、,pointed sticks!However,thesituation was far from perfect.As our classes were very large,I was only able to answer a coupleof questions in each class period.Also,after a few weeks of classes,I noticed there were manystudents who spoke much better than I did.I began to feel intimidated.So,once again,
8、althoughfor different reasons,I was afraid to speak.It seemed my English was going to stay at the samelevel forever.That was the situation until a couple of years later,when I was offered an opportunity tostudy English through an online course.The communication medium was a computer,phone line,and m
9、odem.I soon got access to the necessary equipment,learned the technology from a friendand participated in the virtual classroom 5 to 7 days a week.Online learning is not easier than regular classroom study;it requires much time,commitment and discipline to keep up with the flow of the course.I worke
10、d hard to meet theminimum standards set by the course and to complete assignments on time.I practiced all the time.I carried a little dictionary with me everywhere I went,as well as anotebook in which I listed any new words I heard.I made many,sometimes embarrassing,mistakes.Once in a while I cried
11、with frustration,and sometimes I felt like giving up.But I didntfeel intimidated by students who spoke faster than I did because I took all the time I needed tothink out my ideas and wrote a reply before posting it on the screen.Then,one day I realized Icould understand just about everything I came
12、across,and most importantly,I could sayanything I wanted to in English.Although I still made many mistakes and was continually learning,I had finally reaped the benefits of all that hard work.Learning a foreign language has been a most trying experience for me,but one that Iwouldnt trade for anythin
13、g.Not only did learning another language teach me the value of hardwork,but it also gave me insights into another culture,and my mind was opened to new ways ofseeing things.The most wonderful result of having learned a foreign language was that I couldcommunicate with many more people than before.Ta
14、lking with people is one of my favoriteactivities,so being able to speak a new language lets me meet new people,participate inconversations,and form new,unforgettable friendships.Now that I speak a foreign language,instead of staring into space when English is being spoken,I can participate and make
15、 friends.Iam able to reach out to others and bridge the gap between my language and culture and theirs.Words:700NEW WORDSrewardvt.give sth.in return for good and valuable doings 报答,酬谢,奖励n.1.something as a return for good and valuable doings 报答，奖赏2.some money given to someone for his good doings 报酬,酬
16、金frustratevt.1.cause sb.to have feelings of disappointment 使沮丧，使灰心2.cause the failure of sth.使挫败，使受挫折juniorn.1.someone who is younger 年少者2.someone of low or lower position 地位较低者，晚辈positivea.1.leading to a practical action 积极的，肯定的2.sure,having no doubt 确实的，明确的seniorn.较年长者formera.of an early period在前的
17、，以前的，旧时的n.(the the first of the two people or things just mentioned 前者unlikePrep.not like;being different from 不像；和.不同 intimidatevt.frighten by making threats 恐吓，威胁opportunityn.a good moment or chance for doing sth.机会，时机onlinea.&a d.连线的，联网的；连线地，联网地communicatevi.send and exchange feelings,opinions or
18、 information 交流，交际vt.make(opinions,feelings or information)known or understood by others 传达,传播communicationn.the action of sending and exchanging information 交流，交际；通信mediumn.a method for giving information 媒质，媒介物,传导体a.of middle size,amount,quality 中等的，适中的phonen.电话，电话机modemn.调制解调器accessn.1.U means or
19、 right of using,reaching 接近，进入2.means of entering,or a way in 通道，入口technologyn.工艺，技术participatevi.(in)take part in 参与，参加virtuala.1.计 being produced by the computer but almost true to the reality 虚构的，虚拟的2.almost what is stated实质上的，事实上的,实际上的commitmentn.1.devotion to 信奉，献身2.a promise to follow certain
20、beliefs or actions 承诺，许诺，保证disciplinen.1.a state of order and control;self-control 纪律;控制2.punishment 惩罚，处分3.a btanch of learning 学科minimuma.the smallest最低的，最小的n.the smallest amount最低限度，最少量assignmentn.1.C a piece of work given to a particular person（分派的）任务，（指定的）作业2.U act of dividing assignments 分配，指派
21、notebookn.笔记簿embarrassvt.make someone feel upset esp.doing sth.not rightly 使窘迫,使尴尬，使不好意思screenn.1.屏幕，银幕2.屏风，帘，纱窗continuala.1.continuing without breaks 不间断的,不停的2.repeated often and over a long period 多次重复的，频频的continuallyad.1.不间断地，不停地2.多次重复地，频频地finallyad.at last最后，终于 reapvt.1.have and enjoy the food o
22、r things that happen as a result of work 获得，得到2.cut and gather a crop of grain 收割,收获benefitn.anything that brings help or profit 益处，好处vt.be useful or helpful to 有益于insightn.the power of using ones mind to see or understand the true nature of sth.洞察力，洞悉,深刻的见解culturen.文化，文明favorite(英 favourite)a.most
23、loved特别受宠的n.something or someone that is loved above all others 特别喜爱的人(或物)activityn.something that is done or is being done 活动，行动gapn.an empty space between two objects 缺口，裂口PHRASES AND EXPRESSIONSbe well worth sth./doing sth.be rewarding enough(to do)for the time or effort 值得.的not only.but also.不仅而
24、且far fromnot.at all;rather than 一点都不a couple oftwo or three 两三个get access toget the right of using or reaching sth.可以使用,获得keep up withnot to fall behind in;keep the same speed as 跟上，不落后feel like sth./doing sth.want to do sth.想做，想要give upstop having or doing 停止，放弃come acrossmeet w ith偶然遇上reap the ben
25、efits ofget sth.as a reward获得益处,得到好处trade.forexchange.for 月 1.换participate intake part in 参加now thatbecause(sth.has happened)既然，由于reach out tocommunicate with;contact 接触,联系Section BKeys to Successful Online LearningWhile regular schools still exist,the virtual classroom plays an important role in to
26、dayslearning community.Job opportunities for students are expanding rapidly and more people of allages are becoming aware of online learning that allows them to study at home.Online students,however,require unique qualities to be successful.The following list discusses some idealqualities of success
27、ful online students.1.Be open-minded about sharing life,work,and learning experiences as part of onlinelearning.Many different people find that the online method requires them to use their experiencesand that online learning offers them a place to communicate with each other.This forum forcommunicat
28、ion removes the visual barriers that hinder some students from expressingthemselves.In addition,students are given time to reflect on the information before replying.Inthis way,students can help to keep the online environment open and friendly.2.Be able to communicate through writing.In the virtual
29、classroom nearly all communication is written,so it is critical that students feelcomfortable expressing themselves in writing.Some students have limited writing abilities whichneed to be improved before or as part of the online experience.This usually requires extracommitment by these students.Whet
30、her working alone or in a group,students share ideas,perspectives and discussions on the subject being studied,and read about those of theirclassmates.In this way,students gain great insight from their peers,learning from each other aswell as the instructor.3.Be willing to speak up if problems arise
31、.Remember that instructors cannot see their students in an online course.This meansstudents must be absolutely explicit with their comments and requests.If they experiencetechnical difficulties,or problems in understanding something about the course,they MUSTspeak up;otherwise there is no way anyone
32、 can know something is wrong.If one person doesnot understand something,possibly several others have the same problem.If another student isable to help,she/he probably will.While explaining something to others,students reinforce theirown knowledge about the subject.4.Take the program seriously.Onlin
33、e learning is not easier than study in regular classrooms.In fact,many students say itrequires much more time and effort.Requirements for online courses are not less than those ofany quality program.Successful students,however;see online learning as a convenient way toreceive their education not an
34、easier way.Many online students sit at computers for hours at atime during evenings and on weekends in order to complete their assignments.When otherpeople are finished and having fun is most likely the time when online students do their coursework.Online students need to commit 4 to 15 hours a week
35、 for each course.5.Accept critical thinking and decision making as part of online learning.Online courses require students to make decisions based on facts as well as experience.It isabsolutely necessary for students to assimilate information and make the right decisions basedon critical thinking.In
36、 a positive online environment,students feel valued by the instructor,bytheir classmates and by their own work.6.Be able to think ideas through before replying.Providing meaningful and quality input into the virtual classroom is an essential part ofonline learning.Time is given to allow for careful
37、development of answers.Testing andchallenging of ideas is encouraged.Many times online students will not always be right;they justneed to be prepared to accept a challenge.7.Keep up with the progress of the course.Online learning is normally sequential and requires commitment on the students part.Ke
38、eping up with the face-to-face class and completing all work on time is vital.Once students getbehind,it is almost impossible to catch up.Students need to want to be there and need to wantthe experience.The instructor may have to communicate with students personally to offer helpand remind them of t
39、he need to keep up.Just as many excellent instructors may not be effective online facilitators,not all studentshave the necessary qualities to perform well online.People who have the qualities discussedabove usually make very successful online students.If you have these qualities,learning onlinemay
40、be one of the best discoveries you will ever make.Words:715NEW WORDScommunityn.a group of people living together and/or united by the same interest,religion or nationality社区，社会，团体，界expandv.1.（cause to）increase in size,number,degree or volume（使）扩大，（使）扩张，（使）扩展2.grow larger 膨胀awarea.having knowledge or
41、 understanding 意识到的，知道的uniquea.1.being the only one of its type 惟一的，独特的，独一无二的2.unusual极不寻常的，极好的followinga.next接着的，下述的n.a group of supporters or admirers 一追随者ideala.1.perfect;what you like best 完满的；理想的2.out of ones mind,not real;not practical 想像的,空想的visuala.of or gained by sight视觉的，看得见的barriern.1.sth
42、.used to keep people or things apart or to prevent or control their movement 栅栏，关卡，检票口2.（to）sth.non-physical that keeps people apart or prevents movement 障 石 导，隔阂3.屏障additionn.1.the act of adding 力 U,力 口 法2.sth.or sb.added增加的人（或物）reflectv.1.think quietly and deeply 深思，考虑，反省2.show 反映，体现3.turn,throw o
43、r back sth.from a surface 反射，显示environmentn.the physical and social conditions in which people live 环境，周围状况,自然环境criticala.1.of or being a moment of great danger,difficulty or uncertainty 决定性的,关键性的,危急的2.giving a careful judgment of the qualities of sth.批评的，批判的abilityn.the fact of having the skill or
44、knowledge of doing sth.能 力,本 领,才 能,才 智perspectiven.a way of considering sth.视角，观点，想法peern.a person of the same age,class or position 同龄人，同等地位的人instructvt.1.give orders or directions to 指示，命令；通知2.give knowledge or information to 教育，指导instructorn.a teacher教师；指导者e into being;appear;happen 产生；出现；发生2.(fr
45、om)come from(ill.)引起，(由.)产生，起源于3.get up from sitting or sleeping 起身，起床plete,perfect 十足的，地道的pletely,perfectly 卜足地，地道understandingn.1.ability to know and learn 理解力2.sympathetic and therefore not blaming 谅解reinforcevt.add strength or support to make sth.stronger or firmer 增强，力 U强，力 口 固requirementn.sth.
46、that is needed or necessary要求，必要条件；需要，需要的东西likelya.that can reasonably be expected,probably 可能的，有希望的ad.probably 可能地commitvt.1.decide to use for a particular purpose 使用；用于2.do sth.wrong or illegal犯(错 误、罪 行 等),干(蠢 事、坏事等)3.(oneself)promise to a certain cause 使承担义务，使承诺inputn.U information or some other
47、kinds of resources that are put in/into 输入，投入pletely necessary必不可少的，绝对必要的，非常重要的n.(usu.pl.)sth.necessary 要素，要点challengevt.1.question the rightness of 对.质疑，对.怀疑2.invite sb.to compete against one in a match,e tc.向.挑战normallyad.in the usual way or to the usual degree 通常，iF常地sequencen.1.连续，一连串2.次序，顺序sequ
48、entiala.of,forming or following in sequence 连续的vitala.1.very important 极其重要的2.full of life and force有生命的，充满生机的effectivea.1.producing the desired result 有效的，生效的，起作用的2.having a pleasing effect效果好的,给人印象深刻的PHRASES AND EXPRESSIONSplay a role inhave a position or role in 起.作用be/become aware ofhav knowledg
49、e or understanding of 对.清楚in additionwhat is more;besides 另 夕 卜，力 Fl之reflect onthink carefully about 深思，考虑,反省allow fortake into consideration考虑到，顾及，为.留出余地Section CTeaching Children at HomeRecord numbers of children are being taken out of school and taught by their parents athome.Up to 100 children a
50、 month are leaving the classroom because parents are not satisfiedwith schools.Around 15,000 families now teach their children at home,a rise of 50 per cent fromlast year,according to the latest figures.This present rise in home schooling is blamed on the nature of examinations,not gettingchildren i