1) The writer first comments on different
learner types and then gives suggestions
for their English learning.
T
2) An analytic learner usually worries too
Style
Suggestions
description
1. have both strong 1. study the
points and
description of
weaknesses of the the other two
other two types types
2. learn differently 2. overcome
Skimming
1. Scan the text and find out what sort of learner you are according to your score?
Which of the following statements sums up the main idea of the passage:
1. don’t work 1. organize a
hard
regular time for
2. like hate
2. Correct yourself
grammar rules
Score 14-22
0-8
Leaner type A mixture
A learner whose type is not clear
重庆大学版 高一 (2) Unit 1
Pre-reading
What sort of language learner you are?
New words
become aware of to have knowledge,
to know
appropriate adj. suitable, correct
much about making mistakes. T
3) A relaxed learner doesn’t seem to be interested in learning grammar. T
4) A mixture is suggested to study like both analytic and relaxed learners. F
Read again, and complete the following chart with some key words.
Notes: An analytic learner(分析型学习者): A learner who works hard and wants to be exactly right all the time. A relaxed learner(放松型学习者): A learner who is less active in learning.
A. The passage divides language learners into four types and regards the first type as the best. B. The passage divides language learners into four types and gives advice to each of them. C. The passage suggests that a higher score means a better English learner.
Scanning
Scan the text and find out the key words that tell the main idea of each paragraph. Introduction: learner type; useful advice Paragraph 2: score 23-27; an analytic learner Paragraph 3: score 9-13; relaxed learner
5) A good language learner usually knows how to learn English well. F
Discussion
How can you improve your English?
analytic adj.
分析型的
accurate adj. careful and exact
relaxed adj. not feeling worried, anxious
description n. noun of describe
exert v.
to bring into use
to the utmost to the greatest degree
Paragraph 4: score 14-22; a mixture Paragraph 5: score0-8; thought about the way you learn Conlusion: four types of language learners
Detailed reading
Four Kinds Of English Learners
Score Leaner type
23-27
An analytic learner
A relaxed 9-13 learner
Style description
as accurate as possible
Suggestions
1. try to speak more 2. don’t worry too much about mistakes
at different time weaknesses
and exert
strong points
learn from other people and some books
Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).