material/unit1.txt

Unit 1: How can we become good learners

<word>
textbook
conversation
aloud
pronunciation
sentence
patient
expression
discover
secret
fall in love with
grammar
repeat
note
pal
pattern
physics
chemistry
partner
pronounce
increase
speed
ability
brain
active
attention
pay attention to
connect
connect … with
overnight
review
knowledge
wisely
Annie
Alexander Graham Bell


<phrase>
make word cards 
read the textbook 
listen to tapes 
ask the teacher for help 
study for a test 
work with a group 
have conversations with friends 
read aloud 
improve speaking skills 
give a report 
a slow reader 
get the main ideas 
at first 
read word by word 
word groups 
be patient with sb. 
It takes time.  / 
be afraid to do / of doing sth. 
poor pronunciation 
fall in love with ... 
body language 
the expression(s) on one’s face 
listen for the key words 
as well 
the secret to ... 
language learning 
It’s a piece of cake. 
It serves you right. 
look up the word in a dictionary 
take notes 
memorize sentence patterns 
do grammar exercises 
keep a diary in English 
increase reading speed 
make mistakes in grammar 
be born with ... 
the ability to learn 
depend on 
learning habits 
have ... in common 
create an interest in ... 
pay attention to 
connect ... with ... 
learn from mistakes 
think about 
Use it or lose it. 
Practice makes perfect. 
develop study skills 
write down 
look for ways to review 
Knowledge comes from questioning. 


<sentence>
I gave the textbook back to him.
Make conversations about how you study for a test.
What about reading aloud to practice pronunciation?
Your pronunciation is excellent.
Well, be patient.
He's one of Huo's patients.
Although I could not understand everything the characters said, their body language and the expressions on their faces helped me to get the meaning.
I discovered that listening to something interesting is the secret to language learning.
What is the secret to language learning?
Details of the proposals remain secret.
But because I wanted to understand the story, I looked up the words in a dictionary.
Now I really enjoy my English class. I want to learn new words and more grammar.
Repeat the exercises described in the preceding section.
By taking notes, doing exercises, and reading aloud.
It is worth noting that the most successful companies have the lowest prices.
By writing e-mails to my pen pals.
I usually practice my English by memorizing sentence patterns.
I find it hard to learn English patterns.
I can't pronounce some of the words.
I don't know how to increase my reading speed.
The train began to pick up speed.
I don't have a partner to practice English with.
Everyone is born with the ability to learn.
Almost everyone has some musical ability.
The government plans to create more jobs for young people.
Studies show that if you are interested in something, your brain is more active and it is also easier for you to pay attention to it for a long time.
Although he's nearly 80, he is still very active.
When you learn English, pay attention to your pronunciation.
Good learners often connect what they need to learn with something interesting.
Bell did not invent the telephone overnight.
They also look for ways to review what they have learned.
Before the test, you'd better have a review.
Knowledge comes from questioning.
Learning is a life-long journey because every day brings something new.
Everything that you learn becomes a part of you and changes you, so learn wisely and learn well.


<grammar>
 *"by+V-ing”结构
 **by 和表示交通工具的名词连用
 **by,in 和 with 都可以表示“通过；借助”
 *提建议的句式