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中学生英语阅读新视野1第四版

中学生英语阅读新视野1第四版第一部分：介绍1.1 新视野1第四版概述《新视野1》是一本为中学生设计的英语阅读教材，针对初中生的英语学习特点和需求进行了精心设计。

第四版在前三版的基础上做了全面的更新和优化，更加贴合学生的实际情况和学习需要，是一本非常适合中学生使用的英语阅读教材。

1.2 教材特色新视野1第四版的教材特色主要包括以下几点：- 突出实用性：教材内容紧密结合学生的日常生活和学习经历，注重培养学生的实际语言运用能力。

- 强调交际性：教材注重培养学生的交际能力，通过各种阅读材料和练习，使学生在实际交际中能够流利、准确地表达自己的思想和情感。

- 注重兴趣性：教材内容丰富多彩，涵盖了各种各样的话题和题材，让学生在阅读中感受到英语的乐趣，激发学习动力。

第二部分：教材内容2.1 课文内容《新视野1》第四版的课文内容丰富多彩，涵盖了各个领域和各种题材，包括但不限于日常生活、历史传奇、科技前沿、文化交流等。

每篇课文都配有丰富的词汇、语法解析，并注重培养学生的阅读技巧和表达能力。

2.2 练习题目教材中设置了丰富多样的练习题目，包括填空、选择、判断、阅读理解、翻译等多种形式的题目。

这些题目不仅考察学生对课文内容的理解，还帮助学生巩固词汇和语法知识，并培养学生的语言表达能力。

第三部分：教学方法3.1 综合教学法教师在教授《新视野1》第四版课程时，可以采用综合教学法，即结合听、说、读、写各种技能，注重培养学生的语言综合运用能力。

通过多种教学方法的灵活运用，使学生在轻松愉快的课堂氛围中掌握丰富的英语知识。

3.2 任务型教学法教师还可以采用任务型教学法，设计各种富有趣味的任务活动，引导学生在实际情境中进行语言交际，培养学生的自主学习能力和团队合作精神。

通过任务型教学，学生将会更好地理解和掌握教材内容。

第四部分：教学效果4.1 提高阅读理解能力通过使用《新视野1》第四版教材，学生的阅读理解能力得到明显提高。

教材中的课文内容贴近学生生活，注重培养学生对英语语境的理解能力，使学生能够更好地把握语篇整体，提高阅读理解的准确性和速度。

Unit 1 Lions

Unit 1 LionsTarget V ocabularyMatch each word with the best meaning.1.____________ bite2.____________male3.___________female4.___________collar5.___________ popular6.____________zooa. material around the neck (e.g., on a shirt or dress)b. to cut with the teethc. boy or mand. a place where animals are kept for people to look ate. girl or womanf. well-liked by many peopleReading Passage:Lions have been called the kings of the animal world. These animals can be found wild in Africa and India. Lions in Africa can go without water for up to one month, so they have no trouble during dry times.Without question, lions are also one of the most popular animals to see in zoos. Almost every zoo around the world has a few lions.It is very easy for people to tell male and female lions apart. Lions are the only kind of cat that show this strong difference between males and females. A male lion has a mane, a large collar of hair around the lion's face. Females do not have manes.Male lions are also larger than females. A male lion usually weighs about 200 kilograms.Both male and female lions have very strong mouths. They can break the backs of other animals with one bite, One lion will usually kill between ten and twenty large animals each year for food.It is unusual for lions to kill people. However, in 1898 two lions killed and ate over one hundred people in Kenya before they were shot by a British colonel named P. J. Patterson. This story became the subject of a 1996 Hollywood movie called The Ghost and the Darkness.Reading ComprehensionCircle the letter of the best answer.1. How are lions different from other cats?a. Lions are from Africa.b. Many zoos keep them.c. Males and females look different.d. Lions are one of the most popular animals at zoos.2. Male lions . . .a. are larger than females.b. have manes.c. weigh more than most people.d. all of the above3. Female lions . . .a. are-larger than males.b. have manes.c. can break the back of an animal with one bite,d. need to drink water every day.4. How many large animals does a lion usually kill for food in one year?a. less than tenb. between ten and twentyc. over one hundredd. about two hundred5. Lions can live without water for . . .a. a few days.b. a week.c. about ten days.d. about four weeks.IdiomsFind each idiom in the story.1. go without-be or live without somethingRobin tried to go without smoking for one day, but he couldn't do it. How long can a person go without water?2. tell (things) apart-able to see the difference between two or more things or peopleLucy and Emily are twin sisters. No one can tell them apart.Male and female baby chickens are very difficult to tell apart3. without question-for sure, certainlyThis pizza is, without question, the best pizza I’ve ever eaten.Without question, Fred was the right person for the job.V ocabulary ReinforcementA. Circle the letter of the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.1. Without question, lions are my favorite animal at the _________.a. worldb. kingc. zood. collar2. Male and female fish are hard to tell _________.a. fromb. withc. apartd. them3. Her dress had a very high _________.a. femaleb. collarc. maned. bite4. Be careful! That dog sometimes _________ people.a. bitesb. weighsc. tellsd. goes without5. Jennifer Lopez is one of the most _________ singers in the world.a. popularb. poorc. femaled. wild6. I can never tell if a cat is _________ or female.a. maneb. dryc. collard. maleB. Complete the passage with items from the box. One item is extra.Bite collar during female go without zooLions are different from other cats because it is easy to tell if a lion is male or (1) _________.The male lion has a (2) _________ of hair around its face. Lions havestrong mouths. They canbreak an animal's back with one (3) _________. Lions can also (4) _________ water for a longtime, so they have no trouble (5) _________ dry times.。

新视野第一册读写第一单元重点词汇60个大字版

新视野第一册读写第一单元重点词汇60个大字版新视野第一册读写第一单元重点词汇60个(大字版)Unit 1 Vocabulary for Text ANew words1. triumphn.an important victory or success after a difficult struggle（尤指苦战后获得的）胜利，成功，成就Winning the championship was a great personal triumph for this youngtennis player.赢得冠军对这个年轻的网球运动员来说是很大的个人成就。

2. pledgevt.make a formal, usu. public, promise that you will do sth. 发誓；作保证The new president pledged to cut taxes and increase employment. 新总统承诺要削减税收、增加就业。

n.[C] (fml.) a serious promise or agreement, esp. one made publicly orofficially （尤指公开或正式作出的）誓言，誓约；保证All the candidates have given pledges not to raise taxes if they are elected.所有的候选人都保证如果他们当选，他们不会提高税收。

rewarding3.giving you satisfaction, pleasure, or profit 值得的；有意义的；有回报的adj孤儿院) was a very rewarding experience. Our journey to theorphanage ( 我们的孤儿院之行非常有意义。

Synonym: satisfying Antonym: unrewarding4. posevi.sit or stand somewhere so that sb. can take a photograph of you or painta picture of you（为照相或画像而）摆姿势The leaders posed briefly for photographs before entering the conferenceroom. 领导们进入会议室之前匆匆地摆个姿势拍照。

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In the wild, lions live for around 10-14 years, while in ５）captivity they can live over 20 years. African lions are considered ６）vulnerable of extinction by the IUCN Red List. because they are threatened by loss and ７）fragmentation of habitat. They are also killed by humans. Furthermore, they are ８）susceptible to tick-borne diseases like canine distemper and babesia.
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Lions are carnivores which means they eat meat. Lions usually hunt at night. Their prey includes ４）antelopes, buffaloes, zebras, young elephants, rhinos, hippos, wild hogs, crocodiles and giraffes. But they also sometimes eat smaller prey like mice, birds, hares, lizards, and tortoises. Lions spend much of their time resting, often up to 20 hours per day. They rest for the reasons including energy conservation and to avoid the heat of the day.

关于lion的英文阅读理解学位英语

关于lion的英文阅读理解学位英语【中英文实用版】**Title: Reading Comprehension on Lions for Academic English****English Version:**In the vast expanse of the animal kingdom, the lion stands as a symbol of strength, courage, and royalty.Native to Africa, this majestic creature has captivated the imagination of humans for centuries.This passage aims to enhance your academic English by exploring various aspects of the lion"s lifestyle and significance.1.Habitat and Distribution:Lions primarily inhabit grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands in sub-Saharan Africa.They once roamed across Europe and Asia but are now confined to a fraction of their former range due to habitat loss and human encroachment.2.Social Structure:Lions are social animals, living in groups called prides.A pride consists of related females, their offspring, and a small number of adult males.The females do most of the hunting, working together to bring down larger prey, while the males defend the territory and the pride from intruders.3.Hunting and Diet:As carnivores, lions rely on a diet of large prey such as zebras, buffalos, and giraffes.They are adapted for stalking and ambushing theirquarry, often hunting under the cover of darkness.An unsuccessful hunt can lead to starvation, emphasizing the importance of their skill and cooperation.4.Conservation Status:The lion"s conservation status is currently listed as "Vulnerable" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).Threats include habitat loss, poaching, and human-wildlife conflict.Efforts to conserve these majestic creatures involve community-based initiatives and protected area management.5.Cultural Significance:The lion holds a special place in various cultures and symbolizes courage and leadership.From the heraldic symbol of English royalty to the ubiquitous presence in African folklore, the lion"s image is universally recognized and respected.Understanding the lion"s ecological and cultural significance sharpens not only our knowledge but also our academic English proficiency.By studying these awe-inspiring creatures, we can appreciate the delicate balance of nature and our role in preserving it.**中文版本：**在广阔的动物王国中，狮子象征着力量、勇气和皇权。

中学生英语阅读新视野1第四版

中学生英语阅读新视野1第四版New Horizon in English Reading for Middle School Students, 4th EditionIntroductionThe New Horizon in English Reading series is a highly acclaimed resource for middle school students, aimed at improving their English reading skills. It offers a wide range of engaging and informative texts, carefully selected to cater to the diverse interests and abilities of students. In this article, we will explore the key features and benefits of the New Horizon in English Reading series, 4th Edition.1. Updated ContentThe 4th Edition of New Horizon in English Reading brings fresh and relevant content to students. The updated texts reflect current topics and trends, making them more relatable and engaging for modern learners. Whether it's articles on environmental issues, technological advancements, or personal development, students will find a wealth of interesting and up-to-date material to explore.2. Varied Text TypesThe series offers a wide range of text types, including narratives, dialogues, news reports, and informational articles. This diverse selection helps students develop their reading skills across different genres. By exposing students to various text types, the series ensures they becomefamiliar with different writing styles and structures, enhancing their overall comprehension and interpretation abilities.3. Skill-Focused ApproachThe New Horizon in English Reading series takes a comprehensive skill-focused approach to reading. Each unit includes exercises and activities designed to improve specific reading skills, such as skimming, scanning, inference, and vocabulary building. This targeted approach allows students to strengthen their reading abilities systematically, leading to improved overall reading proficiency.4. Vocabulary ExpansionThe 4th Edition places significant emphasis on vocabulary expansion. Through the use of contextual clues, word puzzles, and word-building exercises, the series helps students develop a robust and varied vocabulary. By encountering new words in meaningful contexts, students can better understand their meanings and usage, enabling them to apply them in their own writing and conversation.5. Critical Thinking DevelopmentThe New Horizon in English Reading series fosters critical thinking skills in students. By presenting thought-provoking articles and discussion questions, the series encourages students to analyze, evaluate, and form their opinions on various issues. This enhances their ability to think critically, stimulating intellectual growth and encouraging them to become active participants in their learning.6. Audio CompanionAccompanying the series is an audio component that provides students with the opportunity to hear native speakers and practice their listening skills. By listening to the audio recordings, students can improve their pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation. This integrated approach promotes better overall language acquisition and further enhances students' reading comprehension abilities.ConclusionThe New Horizon in English Reading series, 4th Edition, offers an engaging and effective way for middle school students to improve their English reading skills. With its updated content, varied text types, skill-focused approach, vocabulary expansion exercises, critical thinking development, and audio companion, the series provides a comprehensive and well-rounded learning experience. Designed with the needs of modern learners in mind, it equips students with the necessary skills to navigate English reading materials confidently and independently.。

高三英语阅读新视野 Units 1-10

高三英语阅读新视野Units 1-10I．单项选择（每小题1分，满分20分）1. For any tourist Egypt, there are two things everyone must see.A. visits; thatB. visiting; whatC. visited; which D．visiting; that2. To me, sugar tastes better than sweeteners (代糖).A. militaryB. artificialC. usefulD. native3. After ten years of teaching, he becoming a lawyer.A. turned offB. turned upC. turned toD. turned down4. Often, historical events that didn't seem at the time end up being very important later on.A. visibleB. potentialC. comparativeD. significant5. To be thought of as honest, you should always .A. make senseB. make a go of itC. clear awayD. keep your word6. That old house will need to be before people can live in it again.A. representedB. restoredC. fundedD. worshiped7. Right now, I work extremely hard in order to the lost time wasted in Senior One andSenior Two.A. make outB. make forC. make up forD. make it8. Road signs are usually painted in bright colors to make them more .A. visibleB. naturalC. consciousD. automatic9. That baseball team wins so often that their fans that they will win this time.A. make a go of itB. take it into accountC. take it for grantedD. stand a chance10. After the traffic accident, she was left with terrible injures, and never walked again.A. abnormalB. vegetarianC. physical D．mental11. Experts predict that people born today will change many times during their lifeinstead of only staying at one unit.A. reputationsB. conditionsC. foundationsD. occupations12. He put his finger under his nose to his sneeze.A. hold back B．go with C. keep track of D. take advantage of13. The exam was so than many students couldn't complete it.A. passionateB. spectacularC. toughD. notorious14. Our business faced many problems, but we them all.A. released B．designed C. damaged D. overcome 15．The feeling of love is a human characteristic.A. regularB. universalC. passionateD. mild16. , dogs make great pets.A. As well asB. To this dayC. By and largeD. As the name suggests17. She works for that does research in cancer.A．a procedure B. an institute C. a wrinkle D. a treatment18. I think you're right , but I don't completely agree with you.A. where asB. along withC. to an extentD. point of view19. If steel is heavier than water, why are ships able to on the sea?A．leak B. sink C. float D. spill20. The first race of the Tour de France was made up of six legs, was about 400kilometers long.A. each of themB. each of thatC. of which eachD. two of whichII. 完形填空（每小题2分，满分30分）People use more than just words to communicate. In fact, some researchers claim that less than half of a spoken message's real meaning is in the 21 used in the message. They say that most of a message's meaning is 22 by the speaker's body language.Body language includes such things as the expression on the speakers' face, 23 the speaker makes with his or her hands and the position of the speaker's body. Just as there are many different languages spoken around the world, there are 24 ways for people to use body language, too. For example, gestures may 25 different meanings in different cultures. Making a "thumbs up" sign in America means "Great!" However, in Arab cultures, this gesture is 26 offensive and totally unacceptable. And in India, if listeners want to show speakers that they understand, the listeners will move their head from side to side. In many Western countries, a 27 gesture means "no."Although many gestures can be interpreted differently by different cultures, there are also many gestures that are almost universally 28 the same way. For example, by and large a smile is understood as a sign of 29 or good will around the world. Also, using a (an) 30 hand to gesture toward something is viewed as polite or friendly in most cultures.There are also some forms of body language that can be 31 read with the meaning around the world, "I am interested in you" or "I like you." Sometimes people are not even 32 that they are using this kind of body language. These signs of interest include standing or sitting with both feet flat on the ground, and turning one's body to 33 face the other person.Body language experts point out one important thing. The person's culture is only one 34 that can influence his or her use of body language. The body language a person uses 35 depends on the circumstances they are under.21. A. information B. expressions C. texts D. words22. A. produced B. revealed C. expressed D. explained23. A. sign B. gesture C. move D. posture24. A. various B. common C. similar D. specific25. A. translate B. show C. imply D. define26. A. exactly B. extremely C. roughly D. seemingly27. A. particular B. special C. similar D. close28. A. translated B. recognized C. appreciated D. interpreted29. A. welcome B. friendship C. respect D. agreement30. A. open B. clean C. warm D. empty31. A. completely B. rarely C. universally D. usually32. A. aware B. clear C. impressed D. awake33. A. hardly B. fully C. straightly D. firmly34. A. reason B. goal C. form D. factor35. A. absolutely B. slightly C. largely D. definitelyⅢ．语法填空（每小题1分，满分30分）仔细阅读以下两篇短文，每篇短文中有10个空格。

阅读新视野第一册（1）

阅读新视野第⼀册（1）Before you read 读前思考Answer the following questions.1.How can you tell male and female lions apart?_____________________________________________________________2.How many animals does a lion kill for food in one year?_____________________________________________________________3.Think of a movie with a lion. Is the lion friendly?_____________________________________________________________Target Vocabulary ⽬标词汇Match each word with the best meaning.1.__________ bite a. material around the neck (e.g., on a shirt or dress)2.__________ collar b.to cut with the teeth3.__________ female c. boy or man4.__________ male d.big and with a lot of power5.__________ popular e. girl or woman6.__________ strong f. well liked by many people阅读⽂章Lions have been called the kings of the animal world. These animals can be found wild in Africa and India. Lions in Africa can go without water for up to one month，so they have no trouble during dry times.Without question, lions are also one of the most popular animals to see in zoos. Almost every zoo around the world has a few lions.It is very easy for people to tell male and female lions apart. Lions are the only kind of cat that shows this big difference between males and females. A male lion has a mane, a large collar of hair around the lion’s face. Females do not have manes.Male lions are also larger than females. A male lion usually weighs about 200 kilograms.Both male and female lions have very strong mouths. They can break the backs of other animals with one bite. One lion will usually kill between ten and twenty large animals each year for food.It is unusual for lions to kill people. However, in 1898 two lions killed and ate over one hundred people in Kenya before they were shot by a British colonel named P. J. Patterson. This story became the subject of a Hollywood movie called The Ghost and the Darkness.阅读理解Circle the letter of the best answer.1.The passage is about...a.the difference between lions and cats c. lions in books and moviesb.countries with lots of lions. d. male and female lions.2.How are lions different from other cats?a.Lions are from Africa. c. Males and females look very different.b.Many zoos keep them. d. Lions are one of the most popular animals at zoos.3.Male lions ...a.are larger than females. c. weigh more than most people.b.have manes. d. All of the above.4.Female lions ...a.are larger than males. c. can break the back of an animal with one bite.b.have manes. d. need to drink water every day.5.How many large animals does a lion usually kill for food in one year?a.Less than ten. c. Over one hundred.b.Between ten and twenty. d. About two hundred.习语Find each idiom in the story.1.go without —be or live without some thing 没有...也⾏Tom tried to go without chocolate for one day, but he could not do it.How long can a person go without water2.without question —for sure, certainly 毫⽆疑问This pizza is, without question, the best pizza I have ever eaten.Without question, Fred was the right person for the job.3.tell (things) apart —able to see the difference between two or more things or people 分辨，区别 Lucy and Emily are twin sisters. No one can tell them apart.Male and female baby chickens are very difficult to tell apart.Vocabulary Reinforcement 词汇强化... ..A. Circle the letter of the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.1.My brother is very___________. He can carry me on his back.a. popularb.malec.strongd.old2.Without question; male and female fish are hard to tell___________.a. fromb.withc.apartd.them3.Her dress had a very high ___________.a. femaleb.collarc.maned.bite4.Be careful! That dog sometimes___________ people.a. bitesb.weighsc. tellsd.goes without5.Fast food restaurants are more______________with young people than with older people.a. popularb.poorc.femaled.wild6.I can never tell if a cat is ____________ or female.a. maneb.dryc.collard.male . Complete the passage with items from the box. One item is extraLions are different from other cats because it is easy to tell if a lion is male or ( 1 )___________. The male lion has a ( 2 )___________ of hair around its face. Lions have (3)___________ mouths. They can break an animals back with one ( 4 ) ___________ . Lions can also (5 ) ___________ water for a long time, so they have no trouble in dry times.Match the words and definitions1.____________ well-liked by many people2.____________ to cut with the teeth3.____________something around the neck4.____________: big and with a lot of power5.____________ to see the difference between things。

新视野第三册 Unit1

Uint1II. Basic Listening Practice1.ScriptW: Ok. It’s your turn to pay the bill. I paid last time.M: What? You have a selective memory. You tried to pay last turn, but your credit card failed; so I ended up paying! It’s definitely your turn.Q: What is true according to the conversation?2.ScriptM: I’m having real trouble reviewing for this French exam. I just can’t memorize all the vocabulary.W: Me too. I hate having to learn things by heart.I guess we just have to keep reading the texts over and over.Q: What does the woman prefer?3. ScriptW: Oh look! There’s that guy we saw last week, playing football in the park! He looked great in his kit, remember?M: Him? I don’t remember him. I’ve got a terrible memory for faces. I have a hard time even recording people I’ve been introduced to.Q: According to the conversation, what is the man’s problem?4. ScriptM: Why is there a big sign on the back of your door that says “keys”?W: It’s to remind me to take my keys when I go out because I’m always locking myself out by accident! It doesn’t help enough. Now I just forget to read the sign. Q: Why is there a sign on the back of the door?5. ScriptM: That history exam was really hard. The essay question was terrible!W: I know, I wish I were like David. He has a photographic memory, you know. How useful that would be!Q: What is true of David?Keys: 1.C 2.D 3. A 4.B 5.CIII. Listening InScriptM: Tell me your secret. You’re suddenly getting excellent marks in every subject, and you used to be a bottom-of –class student just like me.W:Simple enough. I read an article in a scientific journal that studying with remembering, based on recent research into the brain.M: Aw, that stuff’s old hat: study at the same time every day, be sure your clothes are comfortable, and make sure you have enough light, blah-blah-blah.W: Not so fast, wise guy. I’m talking about principles like “Mental Visualization”, creating a picture in your mind of what is to be remembered.M: Ok, that dies sound different. Id “Association”a principle—you know, you connect what you want to remember with something you’re familiar with?W: Right on! ‘Consolidation”is another. I review my notes right after class and consolidate—or absorb—the new material into what I’ve already learned.M: You’re moving ahead fast with those principles. I swear this weekend I’m going to study sixteen hours a day both Saturday and Sunday.W: Whoa, big guy. That’s not the way. Follow the principle of “Distributes Practice”.Shorter study sessions distributes over several days are better.M: That system is all very well for you; you’ve got a good memory. But what about me? I’ve got a memory like a sieve.W: You’re too modest. There’s nothing wrong with your memory. But memory is likea muscle; it needs exercise. And don’t forget it.While the man is wondering why the woman is suddenly getting excellent marks, she says she read an article on studying and remembering. It talks about principles like “Mental Visualization”, that is, creating a picture in one’s mind of what is to be remembered. This reminds the man of the principle of “Association”, which means connecting what one wants to remember with something one is familiar with. Then the woman adds the principle of “Consolidation”, or reviewing one’s notes after class and absorbing the new materia l into what one has already learned. When the man promise to study sixteen hours a day, the woman recommends the principle of “Distributed Practice”, which favors shorter study sessions distributed over several days. Finally, the woman tells the man that memory is like a muscle, and that it needs exercise.Task 2: You forget my toast!ScriptAn 80-year-old couple was having problems remembering things, so they decide to go to their doctor to see what was wrong with them. They explained to the doctor about the problems they were having with their memory. After checking the couple over, the doctor told them that they were physically okay but might need to start writing things down to help them remember. The couple thanked the doctor and left.Later that night while watching TV, the old woman said to the old man, “Honey, will you please go to the kitchen and get me a dish of ice cream?”Before the man left, she added, “Why don’t you write that down so you won’t forget?”“Nonsense,” said the husband, “I can remember a dish of ice cream!”“Well,” said the wife, “I’d like some strawberries on it. You’d better write that down because I know your memory is failing.”“Don’t be silly,” replied the husband. “There’re only two things: a dish of ice cream and some strawberries. I can surely remember that!”With that, he rushed into the kitchen. After about twenty minutes he returned from the kitchen and handed her a plate of bacon and eggs.The wife took one look at the plate, glanced up at her husband, and said, “Hey, you forget the toast!”Keys: FTFFFTask3: Memory-Improving TechniquesScriptThere are many techniques you can use to improve your memory. Some of them are introduced her.First and foremost, you need to stimulate your memory all the time. To put it simply, you should use your memory as much as possible. It is especially important to try to learn something new. If you work in an office, learn to dance; if you are a dancer, learn to deal with a computer, if you work with sales, and learn to play chess; if you are a programmer, learn to paint. These added activities stimulate the brain so that I t continues to function.Older people need to pay attention to things they are dealing with. Don’t try tomemorize everything that catches your attention; focus on what you consider important. For example, you can take any object such as a pen and concentrate on it. Think on its various characteristics: its material, its function, its color, and so on. Don’t allow any other thought to occupy your mind while you are concentrating in that pen.Another method that can be used is to relax yourself. It is impossible to remember things if you are tense or nervous.So, try holding your breath for ten seconds, and then release it slowly.Association is also a powerful tool to develop your memory. For example, if you cannot remember a person’s name, you can think about a special feature of his face and then link it with his mane.1.What’s seems to be an especially important way to stimulate one’s memory?2.What seems to be the best way to focus your memory?3.How can you concentrate on a pen?4.How can you relax yourself according to the passage?5.What is the main idea of the passage?Kes: 1A 2.C3. D 4.B 5.DIV. Speaking OutMODEL 1 It slipped my mind!Amy: I sent out the invitations to the dinner party.Bill: That’s good. Now what should we do?Amy: We’ve got to plan the menu.Bill:Oh, that’s right. Do you have anything in mind?Amy:I think I’m going to make the chicken salad we had at the Christmas party.Remember I sled the chef for the recipe?Bill: Yeah, but did you forget that Linda doesn’t eat chicken?Amy: Linda? Oh, my gosh! I forgot to invite Linda! It just slipped my mind. She’ll be mad at me.Bill: Well, everyone forgets something sometimes. It’s not too late yet. I’ll make a phone call. Don’t worry.Amy: Thanks! You see, I’m getting forgetful. I think I’m getting old!Bill: Looks like you are, sweetheartNow Y our TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA:I’m going to throw a party, and I’ve sent out the invitations to my friends and relatives.B: That’s good. But don’t forget to invite everyone you should invite.A: I think I’ve invited everyone. Do you have anybody in mind?B: Did you invite John? He’s lost his job after recent quarrel with his boss.A: Oh, my gosh! I forgot to invite him! He’ll be sad, thinking we look down on him.He just slipped my mind.B: Well, everyone forgets something sometimes. Don’t worry. It’s not too late. Makea phone call right away.A: Did I forget anybody else that I should incite?B: There’s yet another person you should invite—Julia. She’s just moved to the city and feels lonely.A: Oh, good heavens, I forgot all about her. She’s our new friend. You see, I’m getting forgetful. I think I’m getting old!B: Looks like you are, buddy. You’d better start writing things down if they’re important.MODEL2 I can’t think of it off the top of my head.ScriptJohn: Hey, Sue. Do you know what Jack’s home phone number is?Susan: I can’t think of it off the top of my head. I don’t have my address book on me, and I don’t have my mobile phone with me, either.John: That’s too bad! I’ve got to find him now. It’s urgent! If I can’t find him today, I’ll be dead!Susan: You might want to look it up in the phone book.John: I’ve checked already, but it seems that hid phone number is unlisted. Susan: Maybe it’s under his roommate’s name.John: Well, I guess so.Susan: Well, why don’t you call Jane? She has his phone number.John: I’ve tried, but no one answered!Susan: Maybe call his office and ask his secretary.John: I’ve already tried. She won’t tell me. She says it’s private.Susan: Oh, that’s right. They usually don’t release private information over the phone.John: It’s a pity. You usually have a powerful memory, but you can’t help today.What’s wrong with you? Your memory seems to be fading early.Susan: It’s not my memory is fading. I do have memory for face and names, but a poor one for number and datesNow Y our TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA:Hey, do you remember when is the lecture on the value of information by Professor Smith?B: I can’t think of it off the top of my head. Maybe we can look it up in our notebook, but I don’t have mine with me.A: That’s too bas! I don’t have it with me, either. Do you remember the number of the lecture hail?B: Sorry, I can’t think of it off my head.A: I’m terribly interested in the lecture. I can’t miss it!B: Well, why don’t you call the dean who arranged the lecture?A: I’m afraid it’s not very wise to ask the dean directly.B: Then maybe you can call the office if the department and ask the secretary.A: I’ve already tried, but no one answered.B: Oh!A: You usually have a powerful memory, but you can’t help today. You memory seems to be fading early.B: It’s nit that my memory is fading. I do have a good memory for faces and names, but a poor one for numbers and dates.MODEL3 What’s wrong with your memory?ScriptBill: Hi, honey! My trip to London was wonderful.Amy: Tell me what thrilled you most.[The telephone rings and Bill answers it....He hangs up.]Bill:Er, where was I?Amy: You were talking about your tour in London.Bill: Oh, yeah.Amy: I bet you had a great time.Bill: Yes, I particularly enjoyed visiting the tower of London.Amy: How did you get there? By bus or underground?Bill: Let me see….Sorry, I can’t remember any more.Amy: Wha t’s wrong with your memory?Bill: I hope it’s not Alzheimer’s disease. I don’t want to forget my own name. Amy: I don’t think so. Perhaps it’s just temporary forgetfulness. You’ll be right after a good sleep.Bill: I hope so. But as this is happening so often recently, I think I must go to see a doctor and get some pillsAmy: It’s not as serous as that. Anyway, I wish you had a good memory for happy events, and a bad one for unhappy things.Now Your TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: Hey, my trip to Beijing was fantastic.B: Tell me what thrilled you most.[The door bell rings and A answer it….A comes back.]A: Where was I?B: You were talking about your tour in BeijingA: Oh, yeah.B: I bet you had a great time.A: Yes, I particularly enjoyed visiting the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, though the admission fees were a bit too high for me.B: What were the fees?A: Let me see….Sorry, I can’t remember any more.B: Wha t’s wrong with your memory?A: I hope it’s not Alzheimer’s disease. I don’t want to see a lot of new people everyday.B: I don’t think so. Perhaps you only forget things momentarily. You’ll be right after a good sleep. A: I hope so. But as this is happening so often recently, I think I have to see a doctor.B: I don’t think it’s so serious. Anyway, a bad memory helps you forget your trouble.V. Let’s TalkScriptStudent:Professor, thank you for graining me this interview. I’m Susan, a reporter from the Student Union magazine. Many students have difficultlymemorizing things. Since you‘re an outstanding psychologist, could yougive us some tips on how top improve our memory?Professor: Well, some people have better memories than others, but that’s largely because they are better at creating mental images.Student: If I’m not good at creating images, what can I do?Professor: Practice helps. And the mind remembers things better if they are connected with other images. For example, I you have to pick up severalitems at the grocery store, say, carrots, egg, bananas, and milk, you cancreate a picture in your mind of a giant carrot, and hanging from it, abanana.Student: Then I could have a giant milk carton pouring milk over the carrot and banana.Professor: Certainly. Then what would you do with the egg?Student:Hmmm. I’d visualize an egg-shaped UFO flying across the sky. Professor:There you go. The more you apply the ideas, the easier it gets. Besides creating pictures, there’s another technique that is very useful. Student:What is it?Professor:Establishing an association. Suppose you are looking for lost keys.Relax, and let your mind look for all the images connected with thosekeys--their feel, the sounds they make.Student:How will that help?Professor:You might remember the sound the keys made when you placed then ina drawer or cold touch of the keys in your jacket were you left them. Student: Oh my gosh! I have to run. It’s time my English class. I see an image of my teacher staring at my empty seat in the classroom. Many thanks,Professor.Professor: Not at all, and good luck with your memory.DiscussionSAMPLEA:As we just heard from the interview, the technique of associating certainly important in promoting memory.B:And according to the interview, creating images helps remember things. If your shopping list includes eggs, you might visualize an egg or an egg-shaped UFO flying across.A:Another important factor in improving memory can be of interest. If you get interested in something, you can remember it better.B: Yeah. And if you recognize facts into meaningful groups, you can remember them better. For instance, if you want to memorize all the names of American presidents, it is not easy. If, however, you arrange them chronologically into three periods: those before Abraham Lincoln, those between Abraham Lincoln and Franklin Roosevelt, and those after, then the task will be less difficult.A: It is common sense that if you glance at something quickly, you tend to forget it quickly. If you stuffy it slowly, you can remember it better.B: Another technique is intensive practice or repeating. As a saying goes, practice makes perfect. If you repeat something again and again, you will eventually learn it by heart.A:But we should not work too hard. When we get tired, our learning efficiency declines. We need breaks so the mind can rest and absorb what has been learned.VI. Further Listening and SpeakingTask1: The Role Memory Plays in Our LifeScriptSince memory plays a significant role in our life, scrientists are increasingly interested in research on how to improver memory, Here are some factors they believe to be important to expanding memory capacity.To begin with, you must take special care in your daily life. Food for example, is very important. Some vitamins are essential foe your memory to work properly. They are found in bread, cereal, vegetables and fruits. Some experts say that synthesizes vitamins improve memory, but others have doubts about this, arguing that the studies have not confirmed they do work. Another essential factor is water. It helps to maintain the memory systems, especially in older persons. According to Dr. Roswell, lack of water in the body has an immediate and strong effect on memory; it can cause confusion and other thought difficulties. Sleep also plays a significant role. To be able to have a goof memory, we must allow the brain to have plenty of rest. While sleeping, the brain no longer controls the senses, and starts to revise and store the information one has receives. Lack of sleep would make one feel exhausted and would weaken one’s ability to concentrate. Also, one’ ability to store information would be affected.1.What is the passage mainly about?2.Why are foods important in promoting memory according to the passage?3.To whom is water especially important in maintaining the memory system?4.What problem can a lack of water cause?5.Why is sleep important to memory?Keys: 1.A 2.B 3.D 4.D 5.CTask 2: Where did the professor go?ScriptThis is a true story, while happened to friends of ours in a small town in South Africa. They were a hospitable couple who often entertained their neighbors for drinks, tea or dinner. On this particular spring night, they have invited a retired professor to super. During the evening, it began to pour with rain, and the heavens really opened. Because he had walked there, they offered to put him up for the night. They pointed out that by staying overnight, he did not need to go to out in the bad weather. He agreed on the soundness of that idea, thanked his hosts profusely, and the matter seemed to be settled. But while they were washing the dishes after supper, the forgetful professor disappeared. No one could find him anywhere. Eventually, after40 minutes, the front door bell rang. There was the professor, soaked to the skin. When he was asked what on earth he has been dong in the rain, he replied that because he was going to stay there overnight, he had gone home to get his pajamas and toothbrush.Task3: How to Remember NamesScriptYou just called the TV repair shop, and the voice on the other end of the line tells you, “This is Don Smith”.About 5 minutes later you tell your wife that “this guy”will be out to fix the TV in the morning. You can’t think of his mane although you know he mentioned it on the phone.This happens all the time to just about any of us unless we have learned to concentrate and implant a name in our memory, right at the time we hear it. To do this, you must make a habit of repeating the name back to the person. This action will remind you to store the name in your “memory bank”each time you hear someone’s name, and within a short time the “repeating” process can be discontinuedWhen you meet someone in person, use the same procedure, and in addition, visualize something different, unusual or ridiculous about hid or her appearance, position, or actions that “ties in “with his or her name. Later, you may write the descriptive information on one side of a card and the name in the other side. Look at it repeatedly, see the “picture” in your mind’s eye as you look at the name; or when you see hename, visualize the “picture” you have assigned to the name.Getting this system to work will require changes in your thinking, and it may take several days or several weeks to become proficient.News ReportA Dolphin ExhibitionScriptA recent art exhibition in Florida honored the animal often seen as man’s most intelligent friend, the dolphin.The “Dolphins on Parade” exhibition in the Florida Keys featured life-sized decorates dolphin paintings made of wood and the cost of materials. The dolphins were shown at area business and along the beach. Sponsors paid U.S. $750 to cover the artists’ fee and the cost of materials.There were more than 100 dolphin themes, including a beer-belly dolphin. They showed the work of local artists, as well as the beach atmosphere the Keys are famous for.Probably the most unique was special because of its artist, Pandora. Pandora the dolphin painter is area dolphin, art the Dolphin Research center, in Marathon, Florida. The playful artist streaks colors across a dolphin painting holding a brush in its mouth.The exhibition was held by the Monroe [Florida] Council of the Arts as part of a plan to make the Keys an international arts center. The paintings were to be auctioned off in March, with the money earned going to community art programs.。

新视野第二版Unit01 全部课文原文译文练习及答案

First Listening肖胜文译文听第一遍Listen to a speaker talking about his experience of learningEnglish online.肖胜文译文听以下录音，说话者正在谈论他在线学习英语的经历。

Second Listening肖胜文译文再听一遍Listen to the passage again and answer the following questionsaccording to what you hear. The last question is open-ended andmay have different answers.肖胜文译文再听一遍录音并回答下面问题，最后一个问题是开放性问题，可以有不同答案。

1. When did the speaker start to learn English, and when did hegain command of the language?肖胜文译文1、说话者是什么时候开始学习英语？又是什么时候掌握这门语言的？参考答案In his junior middle school. After he took an online course in the college.2. Besides the language itself, what else did the speaker gainfrom learning a foreign language online?肖胜文译文2、除了语言本身外，说话者从在线学习外语中还学到了什么？参考答案Not only did he learn the value of hard work by learning English online, but he also gain insights into another culture,and his mind was opened to new ways of seeing things.3. How could online learning help you with your English?肖胜文译文3、在线学习对你的英语学习有帮助吗？TextLearning a Foreign Language参考译文学外语肖胜文译文学外语Para 1 Learning a foreign language was one of the most difficult yet most rewarding experiences of my life. Although at timeslearning a language was frustrating, it was well worth the effort. 参考译文学习外语是我一生中最艰苦也是最有意义的经历之一。

中学生英语阅读新视野1词组大全

中学生英语阅读新视野1词组大全中学生英语阅读新视野①词组go without没有, 缺乏, 将就In those days we often had to go without supper.tell … apartIt's difficult to tell the two girls apart.这两个女孩很难分辨。

Without question毫无疑问He is without question the best man for the job.毫无疑问, 他最适合干这份工作。

A number of一些A great number of problems have arisen.出现了许多问题。

Take off1.拿走, 取下; 去掉Last night's strong wind nearly took the roof off!昨夜的大风差一点把屋顶刮掉了。

2.脱去I can't take my boots off, they're so tight!靴子太紧了, 我脱不下来!3.截断, 切除I'm afraid the disease can't be stopped, so we shall have to take your leg off.恐怕这病情控制不住了, 我们得把你的一条腿截肢。

4.(使)离开I think I'll take myself off now.我想我现在就得走。

5.起跳; 起飞Watch that bird taking off from the branch!注意看那只鸟从枝头飞起来!6.(飞机)起飞It's exciting to feel the plane taking off.感觉到飞机起飞令人兴奋。

7.减轻(体重)I'm so pleased that I've been able to take off all that weight and get into my good clothes again! 我的体重终于减轻, 那些漂亮的衣服又合身了, 我真高兴!Around the world世界各地By accident偶然地He made this mistake by accident.他犯这个错误纯属偶然。

新视野第一册1单元

PreviewHave you ever wanted to have more control over your own education? Now, freedom to study what interests you is possible through the use of personal computers. The passages in this unit introduce you to studying by computer. The first passage tells how one student learned English using a computer. The second points out the qualities you need to help you succeed when studying by computer. The third provides examples of successful learning outside of regular classrooms. Studying by computer may be one of the best discoveries of your life. You are one of the new pioneers in education. Welcome.Learning a Foreign LanguageLearning a foreign language was one of the most difficult yet most rewarding experiences of my life.Although at times, learning a language was frustrating,it waswellworth the effort. My experience with a foreign language began in junior middle school, when I took my first English class.I had a kind and patient teacher who often praised all of the students.Because of this positive method, I eagerly answered all the questions I could, never worrying much about making mistakes.I was at thetop of my class for two years.When I went to senior middle school, I was eager to continue studying English; however, my experience in senior school was very different from before.While my former teacher had been patient with all the students, 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 didn't take me long to lose my eagerness to answer questions.Notonly did I lose my joy in answering questions, butalso I totally lost my desire to say anything at all in English.However, that state didn't last long.When I went to college, I learned that all students were required to take an English course.Unlike my senior middle school teacher, my college English teachers were patient and kind, and none of them carried long, pointed sticks!However, the situation was farfrom perfect.As our classes were very large, I was only able to answer a couple of questions in each class period.Also, after a few weeks of classes, I noticed there were many students who spoke much better than I did.I began to feel intimidated.So, once again, although for different reasons, I was afraid to speak.It seemed my English was going to stay at the same levelforever.That was the situation until acoupleof years later, when I was offered an opportunity to study English through an online course. The communicationmedium was a computer, phone line, and modem.I soon gotaccessto the necessary equipment, learned the technology from a friend and 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 keepupwith the flow of the course.I worked hard to meet the minimum 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 a notebook in which I listed any new words I heard.I made many, sometimes embarrassing, mistakes.Once in a while I cried with frustration, and sometimes I feltlikegivingup.But I didn't feel intimidated by students who spoke faster than I did because I took all the time I needed to think out my ideas and wrote a reply before posting it on the screen.Then, one day I realized I could understand just about everything I cameacross, and most importantly, I could "say" anything I wanted to in English.Although I still made many mistakes and was continually learning, I hadfinallyreapedthebenefitsof all that hard work.Learning a foreign language has been a most trying experience for me, but one that I wouldn't tradefor anything.Not only did learning another language teach me the value of hard work, but it also gave me insights into another culture, and my mind was opened to new ways of seeing things.The most wonderful result of having learned a foreign language was that I could communicate with many more people than before.Talking with people is one of my favoriteactivities,so being able to speak a new language lets me meet new people, participatein conversations, and form new, unforgettablefriendships.Nowthat I speak a foreign language, instead of staring into space when English is being spoken,I can participate and make friends.I am able to reachoutto others and bridge the gap between my language and culture and theirs. Words: 700Keys to Successful Online LearningWhile regular schools still exist, the virtual classroom playsan important rolein today's learning community.Job opportunities for students are expanding rapidly and more people of all ages are becoming awareof online learning that allows them to study at home.Online students, however, require unique qualities to be successful.The following list discusses some ideal qualities of successful online students.1. Be open-minded about sharing life, work, and learning experiences as part of online learning.Many different people find that the online method requires them to use their experiences and that online learning offers them a place to communicate with each other.This forum for communication removes the visualbarriers that hinder some students from expressing themselves.Inaddition,students are given time to reflecton the information before replying.In this way, students can help to keep the online environment open and friendly.2. Be able to communicate through writing.In the virtual classroom nearly all communication is written, so it is critical that students feel comfortable expressing themselves in writing.Some students have limited writing abilities which need to be improved before or as part of theonline experience.This usually requires extra commitment by these students.Whether working alone or in a group, students share ideas, perspectives and discussions on the subject being studied, and read about those of their classmates.In this way, students gain great insight from their peers, learning from each other as well as the instructor.3. Be willing to "speak up" if problems arise.Remember that instructors cannot see their students in an online course.This means students must be absolutely explicit with their comments and requests.If they experience technical difficulties, or problems in understanding something about the course, they MUST speak up; otherwise there is no way anyone can know something is wrong.If one person does not understand something, possibly several others have the same problem.If another student is able to help, she/he probably will.While explaining something to others, students reinforce their own knowledge about the subject.4. Take the program seriously.Online learning is not easier than study in regular classrooms.In fact, many students say it requires much more time and effort.Requirements for online courses are not less than those of any quality program.Successful students,however, see online learning as a convenient way to receive their education-not an easier way. Many online students sit at computers for hours at a time during evenings and on weekends in order to complete their assignments.When other people are finished and having fun is most likely the time when online students do their course work.Online students need to commit 4 to 15 hours a week 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 is absolutely necessary for students to assimilate information and make the right decisions based on critical thinking.In a positive online environment, students feel valued by the instructor, by their 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 of online learning.Time is given to allowfor careful development of answers.Testing and challenging of ideas is encouraged.Many times online students will not always be right; they just need to be prepared to accept a challenge.7. Keep up with the progress of the course.Online learning is normallysequential and requires commitment on the students' part.Keeping up with theface-to-face class and completing all work on time is vital.Once students get behind, it is almost impossible to catch up.Students need to want to be there and need to want the experience.The instructor may have to communicate with students personally to offer help and remind them of the need to keep up.Just as many excellent instructors may not be effective online facilitators, not all students have the necessary qualities to perform well online.People who have the qualities discussed above usually make very successful online students.If you have these qualities, learning online may be one of the best discoveries you will ever make.Words: 715。

新视野英语阅读1课文翻译

Unit1a学习外语是我一生中最艰苦也是最有意义的经历之一。

虽然时常遭遇挫折，但却非常有价值。

我学外语的经历始于初中的第一堂英语课。

老师很慈祥耐心，时常表扬学生。

由于这种积极的教学方法，我踊跃回答各种问题，从不怕答错。

两年中，我的成绩一直名列前茅。

到了高中后，我渴望继续学习英语。

然而，高中时的经历与以前大不相同。

以前，老师对所有的学生都很耐心，而新老师则总是惩罚答错的学生。

每当有谁回答错了，她就会用长教鞭指着我们，上下挥舞大喊：“错！错！错！”没有多久，我便不再渴望回答问题了。

我不仅失去了回答问题的乐趣，而且根本就不想再用英语说半个字。

好在这种情况没持续多久。

到了大学，我了解到所有学生必须上英语课。

与高中老师不同，大学英语老师非常耐心和蔼，而且从来不带教鞭！不过情况却远不尽如人意。

由于班大，每堂课能轮到我回答的问题寥寥无几。

上了几周课后，我还发现许多同学的英语说得比我要好得多。

我开始产生一种畏惧感。

虽然原因与高中时不同，但我却又一次不敢开口了。

看来我的英语水平要永远停步不前了。

直到几年后我有机会参加远程英语课程，情况才有所改善。

这种课程的媒介是一台电脑、一条电话线和一个调制解调器。

我很快配齐了必要的设备并跟一个朋友学会了电脑操作技术，于是我每周用5到7天在网上的虚拟课堂里学习英语。

网上学习并不比普通的课堂学习容易。

它需要花许多的时间，需要学习者专心自律，以跟上课程进度。

我尽力达到课程的最低要求，并按时完成作业。

我随时随地都在学习。

不管去哪里，我都随身携带一本袖珍字典和笔记本，笔记本上记着我遇到的生词。

我学习中出过许多错，有时是令人尴尬的错误。

有时我会因挫折而哭泣，有时甚至想放弃。

但我从未因别的同学英语说得比我快而感到畏惧，因为在电脑屏幕上作出回答之前，我可以根据自己的需要花时间去琢磨自己的想法。

突然有一天我发现自己什么都懂了，更重要的是，我说起英语来灵活自如。

尽管我还是常常出错，还有很多东西要学，但我已尝到了刻苦学习的甜头。

新视野英语1课本翻译和课后阅读理解问题综述

二、The Roots Of My Ambition1、“If there’s one thing I can’t stand, Russell, it’s a quitter.”罗素，假如有一件事我不能容忍的话，那就是做轻易放弃的人。

2、My mother,dead now to this world but still roaring free in my mind, wakes me some mornings before day-break. “If there’s one thing I c an’t stand, Russell, it’s a quitter.”虽然她已离天人世，我母亲却依旧在我的脑子里大声嚷嚷，有时天还未破晓她就催我起床，罗素，假如有一件事情我不能容忍的话，那就是轻易放弃的人。

3、I have heard her say that all my life. Now, Lying in bed, coming awake in the dark, I feel the fury of her energy fighting the good-for-nothing idler within me who wants to go back to sleep instead of tackling the brave new day.我一辈子都在听她讲这句话。

而今躺在床上，在黑暗中睁开睡眼，我就能感觉到她和那个一无是处，游手好闲的人对歭的那股凶劲儿，那个人就在我心中，他宁可缩回被窝继续睡觉，不愿意抓住新的美好的一天。

4、Silenty, I protest: I am not a child anymore. I have made something of myself. I am entitled to sleep late.我在心里默默地抗议：我不再是个孩子，我已经做出了自己的成绩，有权晚点起床。

中学英语阅读新视野1课文02

中学英语阅读新视野1课文022. Harry PotterThe idea for the book Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone came to Joanne Kathleen Rowling in 1990. It took her seven years to finish writing it. During those seven years she had a number of jobs, including one job as an English teacher in Portugal.Rowling sent the book to four publishers before one of them bought it. She was very happy to sell her book because it was her life’s dream to be a publi shed writer. Before she sold her book, Rowling was living in a small apartment with her daughter and was very poor. She could nor afford heat in the winter.Harry Potter became very successful with children and adults in England. The book also really took off in the United States. After her second and third books were published, the three Harry Potter books filled the top three places on many newspapers’ lists of best-sellers. Then the books were made into popular movies. Without question, Rowling’s life ha d completely changed, in just three years.Harry Potter has now sold more than 30 million books around the world and has been translated into more than thirty-five languages. In 1997, she earned ￡70 (about US＄110) a week. By the end of 2001, she had earned over ￡150 million (＄250million), making her one of the most successful female writers of all time.1.This reading is about…a. Harry Potter’s life. c. the writer’s life.b. how the book became a movie. d. why Harry Potter is popular.2.Which sentence is true about the first Harry Potter book?a. Four publishers bought it . c. It took the writer many years to finish it.b. It was first published in Portugal. d. Rowling got the idea from her daughter.3.Rowling’s dream was…a. to be a magician. c. to make a movie.b. to have her books published. d. to be an English teacher.4.How many languages has Harry Potter been translated into?a. more than 35 c. about 70b. about 50 d. more than 1505.Which sentence is true about Rowling?a. Many other writers have been much more successful than her.b. Not many writers are as successful as she is.c. She is more successful than all other writers.d. She became successful because of the movie.I am a little teapot short and stout. Here is my handle, here is my spout. Wh en the water’s boilling hear my shout Tip me over pour me out.I am a little snowman short and fat Here is my broomstick here is my hat When the jolly sunshine comes to stay Then I slowly melt away.stand white guess browntree twelve count please blackboard jeep ruler tiger evening green chair1)is number phone what yourWhat is your phone number?2)many how books you got haveHow many books have you got? 3)many how pens you can seeHow many pens can you see?4)I like blue and white.5)My favorite color is purple.6)What color do you like?7)My room is clean and nice.8)Have you got a pet?9)My rabbit is white.10)How many mice are there?My pencilcaseI have got a pencilcase. It is nice and big.It is blue. There are two pencils and a pen in it. It is in my schoolbag. I like it very much.My teapotI have got a teapot. It is short and stout.When the water is boiling, I can hear it shout. And then I can tip it over and pour the water out.This is Sandy’s class. His teacher’s Miss Williams. Whose is this cap? It’s Sandy’s, Miss Williams. Sandy! Yes, Miss Williams. Come here, please. Yes, Miss Williams. Is this your cap?Yes, it is. Here you are, Sandy. Sit down, please. Thank you, Miss Williams.。

新视野初中英语一

新视野初中英语一The journey of learning a new language can be both exhilarating and daunting. For many students, the transition from primary to junior high school marks a significant milestone in their English language education. This period presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities as students are exposed to a more comprehensive and rigorous curriculum. In the realm of "New Horizons in Junior High School English," we explore the evolving landscape of English language learning and the ways in which educators can foster a dynamic and engaging learning environment.One of the primary shifts in junior high school English is the increased emphasis on language proficiency. While the early years of English education focus on foundational skills such as vocabulary acquisition and basic grammar, the junior high school curriculum delves deeper into the nuances of the language. Students are expected to develop a more sophisticated understanding of sentence structure, complex grammatical concepts, and the ability to express themselves with greater clarity and coherence.Alongside the linguistic progression, junior high school English also places a stronger emphasis on reading comprehension and analytical skills. Students are exposed to a diverse range of literary genres, from classic novels to contemporary short stories, and are challenged to engage with the text on a deeper level. They are encouraged to critically analyze the themes, character development, and literary devices employed by the authors, ultimately honing their critical thinking and interpretative abilities.Moreover, the junior high school English curriculum often incorporates a greater focus on writing skills. Students are tasked with crafting well-structured essays, research papers, and creative compositions, learning to effectively organize their thoughts, develop coherent arguments, and utilize appropriate language and tone. This emphasis on written expression not only enhances their communication skills but also prepares them for the academic demands of higher education.Alongside the academic rigor, junior high school English also presents opportunities for students to explore the cultural and global dimensions of the language. Through the study of literature, films, and multimedia resources, students gain a deeper understanding of the diverse perspectives and experiences that shape the English-speaking world. This exposure fosters a sense of cultural awareness and empathy, preparing students to navigate an increasinglyinterconnected global landscape.One of the key challenges in junior high school English is the need to cater to the diverse learning styles and abilities of students. As students transition from the more structured environment of primary school, they may face varying levels of confidence, motivation, and prior knowledge. Effective educators must employ a range of teaching strategies and differentiated instruction to ensure that all students can thrive and reach their full potential.This may involve the use of interactive technology, collaborative learning activities, and personalized feedback to engage students and address their individual needs. By fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment, educators can help students overcome any apprehensions or difficulties they may encounter, ultimately instilling a love for language learning that will serve them well in their future endeavors.Another crucial aspect of junior high school English is the development of essential life skills beyond the confines of language proficiency. Through the exploration of diverse topics and the cultivation of critical thinking, students learn to navigate complex social and ethical issues, engage in meaningful discussions, and hone their problem-solving abilities. These transferable skills not only enhance their academic performance but also prepare them for thedemands of the 21st-century workplace and beyond.In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the role of junior high school English is not merely to impart linguistic knowledge but to cultivate well-rounded individuals who are equipped to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world. By fostering a dynamic and engaging learning environment, educators can inspire students to embrace the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, ultimately unlocking new horizons in their educational journey.As we look to the future of junior high school English, it is clear that the landscape will continue to evolve, shaped by advancements in technology, changes in societal dynamics, and the ever-growing need for global competence. Educators must remain vigilant, continuously adapting their approaches to meet the changing needs of their students and the demands of the modern world.Through collaborative efforts, innovative teaching practices, and a steadfast commitment to student success, the field of junior high school English can continue to thrive, equipping the next generation with the linguistic, critical thinking, and life skills necessary to navigate the complexities of the 21st century. By embracing these new horizons, we can empower our students to become confident, adaptable, and globally-minded individuals, poised to make a meaningful impact in their communities and beyond.。