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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

2、middle 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 of my life. Although at

3、times, 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 first English class. I had a kind and patient teacher who often praised all of the students. Because of this positive method, I eagerly answere

4、d all the questions I could, never worrying much about making 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, my experience in senior school was very different from before. While my former teacher had been p

5、atient 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 didnt take me long to lose my eagerness to answer questions. Not only did I lose my jo

6、y in answering questions, but also I totally lost my desire to say anything at all in English.However, that state didnt 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 pat

7、ient and kind, and none of them carried long, pointed sticks! However, the situation was far from 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 bette

8、r 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 level forever.That was the situation until a couple of years later; when I was offered an opportunity to study English through an onlin

9、e course. The communication medium was a computer, phone line, and modem. I soon got access to 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,

10、 commitment and discipline to keep up with 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 word

11、s I heard. I made many, sometimes embarrassing, mistakes. Once in a while I cried with frustration, and sometimes I felt like giving up. But I didnt 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

12、 on the screen. Then, one day I realized I could understand just about everything I came across, and most importantly, I could say anything 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 for

13、eign language has been a most trying experience for me, but one that I wouldnt trade for 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

14、 of having learned a foreign language was that I could communicate with many more people than before. Talking with people is one of my favorite activities, so being able to speak a new language lets me meet new people, participate in conversations, and form new, unforgettable friendships. Now that I

15、 speak a foreign language, instead of staring into space when English is being spoken, I can participate and make friends. I am 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

16、谢,奖励 n. 1. something as a return for good and valuable doings 扌艮答, 奖赏 2. some money given to someone for his good doings 扌艮酬 酬金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 posi

17、tion 地位较低者,晩辈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former a. of an early period在前的,以前的,旧时的n. (the the first of the two people or things just mentioned 冃者unlikePrep.not like; being different from 不像;和不同 intimidatevt. frighten by making threats

18、恐吓,威胁opportunityn. a good moment or chance for doing sth. 机会, 时机onlinea. &ad.连线的,联网的:连线地,联网地communicatevi. send and exchange feelings, opinions or 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 in

19、formation 交流, 交际; 通言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 right of using, reaching 接近，进入2. means of entering, or a way in 通道,入口technologyn, 艺,技术participatevi. (in) take part in 参与,参加virtuala. 1.计be

20、ing 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 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 learn

21、ing 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cont

22、inuala. 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 or things that happen as a result of work 获得， 得至!！2. cut and gather a crop of grain 收害!, i收获benefitn. anything

23、 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 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. somethin

24、g that is done or is being done 沽动, 行动gapn. an empty space between two objects 缺,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.不仅而且far fromnot. at all; rather than 点都小a couple oftwo or three 两个get access toget the right

25、 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 with偶然遇上reap the benefits ofget sth. as a reward获得益处,得到好处trade.forexchange.for 用换participate in take part in

26、 参加now thatbecause (sth. has happened)既然,山于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 todays learning community. Job opportunities for students are expanding rapidly and mor

27、e people of all ages 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 ideal qualities of successful online students.1. Be open-minded about sharing life, work, and learning

28、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 visual barriers that hinder some students from express

29、ing themselves. In addition, students are given time to reflect on 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 critica

30、l that students feel comfortable expressing themselves in writing. Some students have limited writing abilities which need to be improved before or as part of the online experience. This usually requires extra commitment by these students. Whether working alone or in a group, students share ideas, p

31、erspectives 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 stu

32、dents 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 pe

33、rson 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

34、 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 onl

35、ine 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 cour

36、se.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 positi

37、ve 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 allow for careful dev

38、elopment 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 normally sequential and requires commitment on the students part

39、. Keeping up with the face-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 remin

40、d 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, le

41、arning online may be one of the best discoveries you will ever make.Words: 715NEW WORDScommunitya 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

42、awarea. having knowledge or understanding 意识到的，知道的uniquea. 1. being the only one of its type 惟一的，独特的,独无二的2. unusua!极不寻常的，极好的followinga. next接着的,下述的n. a group of supporters or admirers -t批追随者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

43、or gained by sight视觉的,看得见的barriern. 1. sth. 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 障碍， 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 qu

44、ietly and deeply 深思，考虑,反省2. show反映,体现3. turn, throw or back sth. from a surface 反射, 显不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 qual

45、ities of sth,批评的,批判的abilityh. the fact of having the skill or knowledge of doing sth,能力,本领,才能,才智perspectivei. a way of considering sth.视角,观点,想法peerj. 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 指小,命令;通知2. give knowledge or information to 教育指导inst

46、ructorn. a teacher教师;指导者arisevi. 1, come into being; appear; happen 产生;现; 发生2. （from） come from （山）引起,（山）产生,起源于3. get up from sitting or sleeping 起身,起床absolutea. complete, perfect 十足的,地道的absolutelyad. completely, perfectly 十足地,地道understandingn. 1. ability to know and learn 理解力2. sympathetic and ther

47、efore not blaming 谅解reinforcevt. add strength or support to make sth. stronger or firmer 增强，力U强，口固requirementn. sth. 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 变用; 用于2. do s

48、th. 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 kinds of resources that are put in/into 输入, 投入essentiala. completely 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, etc, 向挑战normall