人教新目标Go For It!(2012)初中英语九年级全册Unit 1 How can we be

Unit 1 How can we become good learners? Section B 3a-Self Check初中英语九年级上册 RJLearning goalsWriting: Write a letter about learning English.What good ways of learning English we have learnt in thisunit? Warming upüby watching English programsüby asking the teacher for helpüby doing exercise s and reading a lot üby reading the textbooküby making word cardsüby writing to a tape and repeating out loudüby working with friends / a groupI learnEnglish …üby explaining the information to anotherstudentüby writing for just the key words üby trying many times and learning frommistakesüby writing e-mails to pen palsI learnEnglish …3a Your friend wants to improve his/her English and asks you for help. What are the three best ways to learn and why? Make some notes in the chart.Best ways to learn Reasons Examples1. Being interested in what you do If you are interested insomething, your brain willbe more active and...If you like music, you canlearn English by listeningto English songs.2.3.………You can choose information from the summary of this unit.Exchange your chart with your partner, and discuss it.I don’t think this sentence “you canlearn many new words and see howto use” is right.Emm, maybe it can be: you canlearn many new words and see howthey are used.Suggested answers:Best ways to learn Reasons Examples1. Being interested in what you do If you are interested in something, yourbrain will be more active and...If you like music, you can learnEnglish by listening to English songs.2. Reading English books If you read English books that are well-written and show good use of thelanguage, you can learn many newwords and see how they are used.If you like to read, you can learn English by reading well-known storybooks like Harry Potter or simplified versions of famous books like Pride and Prejudice.3. Watching English movies If you watch English movies, you canpractice listening to natural speech andyou can use the storyline, body language,actions and facial expressions toimprove your understanding.If you like to watch movies, you can learn English by watching popular movies like Hunger Games and Kung Fu Panda.………3b Write a letter to your friend. Give him/her some advice about the best ways to learn English. Use your notes in 3a.How to write a letter:Dear …,There are three ways …The first way is/First, …The second way/Secondly, ...The third way/Finally, …Yours sincerely,…3b Write a letter to your friend. Give him/her some advice about the best ways to learn English. Use your notes in 3a. Try to use the following expressions:•There are three good ways to …•I think you should ...•If you do this, you will ...•It is also a good idea to ... because ...•You could try to improve your English by ...•This will help you to ...3b Sample writing:Dear Wenxin,There are three good ways to learn English. One way is being interested in what you are doing. If you are interested in something, your brain will be more active and you will be more focused. If you like music, I think you should listen to English songs. If you do this, you will be able to improve your pronunciation.It is also a good idea to read English books because well-written books can teach you many new words and how they are used. You could try to improve your English by watching English movies. This will help you to improve your listening and speaking skills and you will have a chance to listen to natural speech.I hope these three ways will work well for you!Yours sincerely,Li Ting1. Fill in the blanks with the words in the box.practice develop remember prepare take notes until worry about everything Are you stressed out each time you have a test? You don’thave to be if you ________ smart study skills. Rememberto __________ in class and review them on your own or with friends after class.develop Self Checktake notesThen ________ what you learned by doing exercisess.try to study and_________ information bit by bitinstead of waiting _________ the last minute tostudy_________ at once. If you ________well for a test, then there’s nothing to _____________!practice develop remember prepare take notes until worry about everythingpractice remember until everything prepare worry aboutLanguage points1. remember （教材P8 Self Check）remember to do & remember doing remember to do记得要做某事（某事未做）remember doing记得做过某事（某事已做）Ø Remember to write to us when you get there.ØI remembered closing the door.ØDon’t forget to turn off the light when you leave the room.ØHe forgot handing in his homework.forget to do & forget doing 类似表达：forget to do忘记要去做某事（某事未做）forget doing 忘记做过某事（某事已做）ØWhen you’re stressed out, you can listen to music.2. Are you stressed out each time you have a test? （教材P8 Self Check ） be stressed out 紧张的；焦虑的3. … review them on your own or …（教材P8 Self Check ）one’s 要用形容词性物主代词。

Unit1 How can we become good learners?P3 3aHow I Learned to Learn EnglishLast year, I did not like my English class. Every class was like a bad dream. The teacher spoke too quickly that I did not understand her most of the time. I was afraid to ask questions because my poor pronunciation. I just hid behind my textbook and never said anything.Then one day I watched an English movie called Toy Story. I fell in love with this exciting and funny movie! So I began to watch other English movies,too. 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 also realized I could get the meaning by listening for just the key words. My pronunciation also improved by listening to the conversations in English movies. I discovered that listening to something interesting is the secret to language learning. I also learned useful sentenceslike “It 'psieace of cake ”or “ Itserves youright. ”didI not understand these sentences at first. 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 so that I can have a better understanding of English movies.Unit1 How can we become good learners?P6 2bHow Can You Become a Successful Learner?Everyone is born with the ability to learn. But whether or not you can do this well depends on your learning habits. Research shows that successful learners have some good habits in common.Creating an interest in what they learnStudies 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. Good learners often connect what they need to learn with something they are interested in. For example, if they need to learn English and they likemusic or sports, they can listen to English songs or watch sports programs in English. This way they will not get bored.Practicing and learning from mistakesGood learners think about what they are good at and what they need to practice more. Remember, “ us lose it ”! Even if you learn something well, you will forget it unless you use it. Practice makes perfect. Good learners will keep practicing what they have learned,and they are not afraid of making mistakes. Alexander Graham Bell did not invent the telephone overnight. He succeeded by trying many times and learning from his mistakes.Developing their study skillsIt is not enough to just study hard. Good learners know the best way they can study. For example, they may take notes by writing down key words or by drawing mind maps. They also look for ways to review what they have learned. They may do this by reading their notes every day or by explaining the information to another student.Asking questionsGood learners often ask questions during or after class. They even ask each other and try to find out the answers. 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.Unit 2 I think that mooncakes are delicious!P11 3aFull Moon, Full FeelingsChinese people have been celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival and enjoying mooncakes for centuries. Mooncakes are in the shape of a full moon on Mid-autumn nigh t. They carry people 's wishes to the families thelove and miss.There are many traditional folk stories about this festival. However, most people think that the story of Chang' e is the most touching. Chang 'e was Hou beautiful wife. After Hou Yi shot down the nine suns, a goddess gave him a magic medicine to thank him. Whoeverdrank this could live forever, and Hou Yi planned to drink it with Chang 'e. However, a bad Peng Meng, tried to steal the medicine when Hou Yi was not home. Chang 'e refused to give it to himtoaonkdit all. She became very light and flew up to the moon. Hou Yi was so sad that he called out her name to the moon every night. One night, he found that the moon was so bright and round that he could see his wife there. He quickly laid out her favorite fruits and desserts in the garden. How he wished that Chang 'e could come ba After this, people started the tradition of admiring the moon and sharing mooncakes with their families.Unit 2 I think that mooncakes are delicious!P12 4bDear Xia Yu,Do you know that there are two special days for parents in America? One is Mother 's Day on the s Sunday of May, and the other is Father 's Day on th Sunday of June. On these two days, American childrenoften give gifts to their parents or take them out for lunch or dinner. Common gifts are flowers and cards for mothers and shirts or ties for fathers. I heard that it is becoming more and more popular ot celebrate Mother ' Day and Father ' s Day in China. I wonder if children ove there also give similar gift s to their parents. I believe that there are many ways to show our love. Actually, we don't have to spend a lot of money. It is also a good idea to help parents to do something instead.JuneUnit 2 I think that mooncakes are delicious!P14 2bThe Spirit of ChristmasMany would agree that when we think of Christmas, we probably think of gifts, Christmas trees and Santa Claus. But behind all these things lies the true meaning of Christmas: the importance of sharing and giving love and joy to people around us.The story in A Christmas Carol isperhaps the best example of this.A Christmas Carol is a famous short novel written by Charles Dickens. It is about an old man named Scrooge who never laughs or smiles. He is mean and only thinks about himself.He doesn ' t treat others nicely. He just cares about whether he can make more money And he hates Christmas. One Christmas Eve, Scrooge sees the ghost of Jacob Marley, his dead business partner. Marley used to be just like Scrooge, so he was punished after he died. He warns Scrooge to change his ways if he doesn ' t want to end up like him. He also tells Scrooge to expect three spirits to visit him.That night, three ghosts visit Scrooge. First, the Ghost of Christmas Past takes him back to his childhoodand reminds Scrooge of his happier days as a child. Then the second spirit, the Ghost of Christmas Present, takes him to see how others are spending Christmas this year. Everyone is happy, even poor people. The last one, the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come, takes him to the future. Hesees that he is dead but nobody cares. He is so scared that he wakes up in his bed and finds out it is only the next morning --------- Christmas Day!He decides to change his life and promises to be a better person. He happily celebrates Christmas with his relatives. He also gives gift s to people in need. He now treats everyone with kindness and warmth, spreading love and joy everywhere he goes. And that is the true spirit of Christmas!Unit3 Could you please tell me where the restrooms are?P19 3aFun Times Park —Always a Fun Time![Alice and He Wei are in Space World]Alice: I wonder where we should go next. He Wei: How about that new ride over there?Alice: Oh ... it looks scary.He Wei: Come on! I promise it ex'citlilnbge! Ifyou ' re afraid, just shout or hold my hand.[After the ride]Alice: You were right, that was fun! I was scared at first, but shouting did help.He Wei: See, that wasn so b'adt, right? You never know until you try something.Alice: Yes, I ' m so glad I tried it.He Wei: Do you want to go to Water World now?Alice: Sure, but I gett'ingmhungry. Do you know where we can get some good food quickly?He Wei: Of course! I suggest Water City Restaurant in Water World. It ' s a fast food place. It serves delici food.Alice: Great!Let 's go![On their way to Water City Restaurant, Alice andHe Wei pass by Uncle Bob ' s.]Alice: Look! This restaurant looks interesting. The sign says a rock band plays there every evening.He Wei: Why don't we come back here for dinner later?Let ' s ask what time the band staprltasying.[Alice and He Wei walk up to a staff person at the door.]He Wei: Excuse me, could you tell us when the band starts playing this evening?Staff: Eight o ' cloeckre. sTthaurant is always busy at that time, so come a little earlier to get a table.He Wei: OK, thanks!Unit3 Could you please tell me where the restrooms are?P22 2bCould You Please ...?When you visit a foreign country, it is important to know how to ask for help politely. For example, you mayask“ Where are the restrooms? ” or “ Could you plme where the restrooms are?These”are similar requests for directions. Both are correct English, but the first one soundsless polite. That is because it is a very direct question. It is not enough to just ask a question correctly. We also need to learn how to be polite when we ask for help.Good speakers change the way they speak in different situations. The expressions they use might depend on whom you are speaking to or how well they know each other. However If you say to your teacher, “When is the school trip. '' , this might sound imp But if you say, “ Excuse me, Mr. West. Do you know when the school trip is? is w'ill 'sou, nthd much more polite.Usually polite questions are longer.They include expressionssuch as “ Could you please ...?May I ” orask ...? ” It sounds more polite to say, “ Pete please tell me your em- ail address? ” than “ Peter, tell your e-mail address. ” Sometimes we even need to spen time leading into a request. For example, we might first say a stranger, “ Excuse me, I wonder if you can help mor “I 'm sorry to trouble you, but ... ” before help.It might seem more difficult to speak politely than directly. However, it is important to learn how to use the right language in different situations. This will help you communicate better with other people.Unit 4 I used to be afraid of the dark.P27 3aFrom Shy Girl to Pop Star1 For this month Yo'unsg World magazine, I interviewed 19-year-old Asian pop star Candy Wang. Candy told me that she used to be really shy and took up singing to deal with her shyness. As she got better, she dared to sing in front of her class, and then for the whole school. Now she ' s not shy anymore and loves singing in front of crowds.2 I asked Candy how life was different after she became famous. She explained that there are many good things, like being able to travel and meet new people all the time. “ I didn ' t use to be popular in school, but n get tons of attention everywhere I go. ” Howeve much attention can also be a bad thing. “ I alwaworry about how I appear to others and I have to be very careful about what I say or do. And I dont have much' private time anymore. Hanging out with friends is almostimpossible for me now because there are always guards around me. ”3 What does Candy have to say to all those young people who want to become famous? “ Well, ” she slowly, “you haovbeet prepared to give up your normal life. You can never imagine how difficult the road to success is. Many times I thought about giving up, but I fought on. You really require a lot of talent and hard work to succeed. Only a very small number of people make it to the top. ”Unit 4 I used to be afraid of the dark.P30 2bHe Studies Harder Than He Used toLi Wen is a normal 15-year-old boy from the countryside. He works hard and does well in school.It is hard to believe that he used to have difficulties in school.When he was a little boy,he seldom caused any problems,and his family spent a lot of timetogether.However things began to change a few yearsago.His parents moved to the city to look for jobs,and his grandparents came to take care of him.But he missed his parents so much and often felt lonely and unhappy.Li Wen 'unhappiness began to influence his schoolwork. He became less interested in studying. Sometimes He was absent from classes and failed his examinations. Finally, his parents made the decision to send him to a boarding school.However Li Wen was shy and not able to make friends quickly in school.He found life there difficult.One day, he told his teacher he wanted to leave the school. His teacher was worried about him and she called his parents.She advised them to talk with their son in person. So his parents took a 24-hour train and a 5-hour bus ride to get toLi Wen 'school.They had a long talk.“ It was exactly what I needed, ” he saiNd.ow I “understand even though they are busy,they are always thinking of me. they take pride in everythinggood that I do. ”After that,Li Wen 'parents had much more communication with their son than they used to.Now Li Wen has become more outgoing and made some good friends in school.He has even joined the school basketball team and become active in many other activities.“I'm much happier now,and I work even harder than I used to.I know my parents love me and the'yre always proud of me,”says Li Wen. “It 's very important for parents to be there for their children”.Unit5 What are the shirts made of?P35 3aThe Difficult Search for American Products in the US If you go to another country, what kinds of things would you buy? Would you buy a camera in Japan, some beautiful clothes in France, or a watch in Switzerland? No matter what you may buy, you might probably think those products were made in those countries. However, you could bewrong. Kang Jian is a 17-year-old student from Shanghai. Last year he went to visit his aunt and uncle in San Francisco. He found it interesting that so many products in the local shops were made in China. wanted to buy a toy car for my cousin, but even though most of the toys had American brands, they were made in China. ”Toys are not the only things made in China. wanted to buy a pairof basketball shoes, ” he explains “ But I had to visit five or six stores before finding a pair made in America! ” He realized that Americans can hardly avoid buying products made in China. “ I he continues, “wtheereremany other things there made in China —footballs, handbags, pet food, mobile phones. Even American flags are made in China! ” Kang Ji thinks it ' s great that China is so good at making these everyday things. However, he wishes that in the future China will also get better at making high-technology products that people can buy in all parts of the world.Unit5 What are the shirts made of?P38 2bBeauty in Common ThingsEach different part of China has its own special forms of traditional art. These usually try to show the things that are important in life such as love, beauty and family. The most common things, from paper to clay to bamboo, are turned into objects of beauty.According to Chinese history, sky lanterns were first used by Zhuge Kongming. He sent them out to ask for help when in trouble. Today, sky lanterns are used at festivals and other celebrations. They are made of bamboo and covered with paper. When the lanterns are lit, they slowly rise into the air like small hot-air balloons for all to see. They are seen as bright symbols of happiness and good wishes.Paper cutting has been around for over 1,500 years. Paper cutting sounds very easy but it can be difficult to do. The paper, usually red, is folded before it is cut with scissors. The most common pictures are flowers, fish,animals, and things about Chinese history. During the Spring Festival, they are put on windows, doors and walls as symbols of wishes for good luck and a happy new year.Chinese clay art is famous because the clay pieces are so small but they look very real. The pieces are usually cute children or lively characters from a Chinese fairy tale or historical story. The pieces are carefully shaped by hand from a very special kind of clay and then allowed to air-dry. After drying, they are fired at a very high heat. They are then polished and painted. It takes several weeks to complete everything. These small pieces of clay art show the love that all Chinese people have for life and beauty.Unit 6 When was it invented?P43 3aAn Accidental InventionDid you know that tea, the most popular drink in the world (after water), was invented by accident? Many people believe that tea was first drunk nearly 5,000 years ago. It is said that a Chinese ruler called Shen Nong was the first to discover tea as a drink. One day Shen Nong was boiling drinking water over an open fire. Some leaves from a tea plant fell into the water and remained there for some time. It produced a nice smell so he tasted the brown water . It was quite delicious.,and so,one of the world ' s favoridterinks was invented.A few thousand years later,Lu Yu, “ the saint of tea mentioned Shen Nong in his bookCha Jing. The book describes how tea plants were grown and used to make tea. It also discusses where the finest tea leaves were produced and what kinds of water were used.It is believed that tea was brought to Korea andJapan during the 6th and 7th centuries. In England, tea didn ' t appear until around 1660, binutless than 100 years later, it had become the national drink. The tea trade from China to Western countries took place in the 19th century. This helped to spread the popularity of tea and the tea plant to more places around the world. Even though many people now know about tea culture, the Chinese are without doubt the ones who best understand the nature of tea.Unit 6 When was it invented?p46 2bDo You Know When Basketball Was Invented? Basketball is a much-loved and active sport that is enjoyed by many for fun and exercise.It is over 100 years old and is played by more than 100 million people in over 200 countries. It's believed that the first basketball game in history was played on December 21,1891.Then in 1936 in Berlin,it become an event at the Olympics.Basketball was invented by a Canadian doctor named James Naismith, who was born in 1861. When he was acollege teacher, he was asked to think of a game that could be played in the winter. Dr. Naismith created a game to be played inside on a hard floor. Dr. Naismith divided the men in his class into two teams and taught them to play his new game. Players on the same team must work together to help each other get the ball in the other team 's basket. At the same time, they need to stop the competing team from getting the ball into their own basket.Today, the popularity of basketball has risen around the world, with many young people dreaming of becoming famous players. In China, you can sometimes see people playing basketball in parks, schools and even in factories. Basketball has not only become a popular sport to play, it has also become a more popular sport to watch.Although America 's NBA games are the most famous, the CBA games are becoming popular in China.The number of foreign players, including Chinese players, in the NBA has increased. there are also more and more foreign players in the CBA. Many young people look up tothese basketball heroes and want to become like them. These stars encourage young people to work hard to achieve their dreams.Unit7 Teenagers should be allowed to choosetheir own clothes.P51 3aMom Knows BestWhen I was a tiny baby crying all night, my mom sang to me and stayed by my sideWhen I was tired and hungry, she gave me food and warm arms to sleep inWhen I was two running through the field, she made sure I was safe and kept me from dangerWhen I fell and hurt myself, she gave me a hug and lifted me upWhen I was seven coughing badly, she said no ice-cream for meBut I talked back loudly, “I should be allowed some! Give it to me now! ”When I was nine watching scary movies, she said it ' d gimvee awful dreamsBut I shouted back angrily, “ I should be allowwatch it! I 'm not a baby! ”When I was a teen going out with friends, she said, “ Please be back by ten! ”But I talked back again —“I should not be told what to do! I 'm seventeen now! ”Now I ' m an adult, thinking back to those times Icoughed for days after eating that ice-cream And hadscary dreams after watching that film I was late forschool from staying out past ten I regret talking back,not listening to MomMom knows best, and for me she wanted only the best!Unit7 Teenagers should be allowed to choosetheir own clothes.P54 2b Should I Be Allowed to Make My Own Decisions?Many teenagers have hobbies. But sometimes these can get in the way of their schoolwork, and parents might worry about their success at school. Teenagers often think they should be allowed to practice their hobbies as much as they want. Do you agree?Liu Yu, a fifteen-year-old boy from Shandong, is a running star. He is on his school team and has always wanted to be a professional runner when he grows up. However, his parents won ' t allow him to train so much “ Of course we want to see him achieve his dreams, Mr. Liu. “ And we know how much he loves running. My wife and I have supported every one of his races. We have nothing against running! But we think our son needs to think about other possible jobs. He 's getting so he needs to think about what will happen if he doesnend up a professional runner. ”Liu Yu doesn ' t really agree. “ Well, Ildthink I s be allowed to decide for myself, ” he says. “ M have always taught me how important it is to work hard at school and enter university. I understand this, but I serious about running. It ' s the only thing I ' wanted to do. ”His parents believe that Liu Yu should study hard in the evenings so they don ' t allow him to practice runn at night. “ Maybe he thinks it ' s too strict or unfai Mrs. Liu. “ But we think we ' re doing the right thing needs to spend more time on his homework because it is difficult to become a professional sports star. ”But Liu Yu still disagrees. “ I know my paren about me. They always talk about what will happen if I don' t succeed. But I will! I ' m a quick runner! I t should be allowed to make this choice myself. Only then will I have a chance to achieve my dream. ”Unit8 It must belong to Carla.P59 3aWe live in a small town and almost everyone knows each other. It used to be very quiet.Nothing much ever happened around here. However, these days, something unusual is happening in our town. Victor, a teacher at my school, is really nervous. When he was interviewed by the town newspaper, he said, “ Every night we hear strange noises outside our window. My wife thinks that it could be an animal, but my friends and I think it must be teenagers having fun. My parents called the policemen, but they couldn 't find anything strange. They think it might be the wind. I don ' t think so! ”Victor ' s n-edxotor neighbor Helen is worried, too. “ At first, I thought that it might be a dog, but I couldn see a dog, or anything else, either. So I guess it can dog. But then, what could it be? ” One woman in saw something running away, but it was dark so she is not sure. “I think it was too big to be a dog, aid.“ Maybe it was a bear or a wolf. ”Everyone in our town is feeling uneasy, and everyone has his or her own ideas. There must be something visiting the homes in our neighborhood, but what is it? We have no idea. Most people hope that this animal or person will simply go away, but I do not think that is going to happen. The noise-maker is having too much fun creating fear in the neighborhood.Unit8 It must belong to Carla.P62 2bStonehenge—Can Anyone Explain Why It Is There?Stonehenge, a rock circle, is not only one ofs most famous historical plabcuet salso one of Britainits greatest mysteries. Every year it receives more than750,000 visitors. people like go to this place Especially in June as they want to see the sun rising on the longest day of the year.For many years, historians believed Stonehenge was atemple where ancient leaders tried to communicate with the gods. However, historian Paul Stoker thinks this can be true because Stonehenge was built so many centuries ago. “The leaders arrived in England much later, points out.Another popular idea is that Stonehenge might be a kind of calendar. The large stones were put together in a certain way. On midsummer 's morning, the sun shines directly into the center of the stones. Other people believe the stones have a medical purpose. They think the stones can prevent illness while keeping people healthy. “ As you walk there, you can feel the energy from your feet move up your body, ” said one visitor. No one is sur what Stonehenge was used for, but most agree that the position of the stones must be for a special purpose. Some think it might be a burial place, or a place to honor ancestors. Others think it was built to celebrate a victory over an enemy.Stonehenge was built slowly over a long period of time. Most historians believe it must be almost 5,000 yearsold. One of the greatest mysteries is how it was built because the stones are so big and heavy. In 2001, a group of English volunteers tried to build another Stonehenge, but they couldn 't. “We don't reall who built Stonehenge, ” says Paul Stoker. “ And we might never know, but we do know they must have been hardworking —and great planners! ”Unit 9 I like music that I can dance to.P67 3aWhat Do You Feel Like Watching Today? Whilesome people only stick to one kind of movie,I like to watch different kinds depending on how I feel that day.When I ' m down or tired, I prefer movies that can cheer me up. Comedies likeMen in Black or cartoons like Kungfu Panda have funny dialog and usually have a happy ending. The characters may not be perfect, but they try their best to solve their problems. After I watch them, myproblems suddenly seem less serious and I feel much better again. Laughing for two hours is a good way to relax!I don ' t watch dramas or documentaries when I sad or tired. Dramas likeTitanic make me feel even sadder. Documentaries likeMarch of the Penguinswhich provide plenty of information about a certain subject can be interesting, but when I 'm tired I don ink 't watoo much. I don 't mind action movieSs pliikd e r-Man when I 'm too tired to think. I can just shut off my brain, sit back and enjoy watching an exciting superhero who always saves the world just in time.Once in a while, I like to watch movies that are scary.They can be fun, but I 'm too scared to watch th alone. I always bring a friend who isn 't afraid o kinds of movies,and it doesn't feel so scary anymore.Unit 9 I like music that I can dance to.P70 2bSad but BeautifulLast night one of my Chinese friends took me to a concert of Chinese folk music. The piece which was played on theerhu especially moved me. The music was strangely beautiful, but under the beauty I sensed a strong sadness and pain. The piece had a simple namEer,quanYingyue(Moon Reflected on Second Spring), but it was one of the most moving pieces of music that I ' heard. Theerhu sounded so sad that I almost cried along with it as I listened. Later I looked up the history of Erquan Yingyue, and I began to understand the sadness in the music.The music was written by Abing, a folk musician who was born in the city of Wuxi in 1893. His mother died when he was very young. Abing ' s father taught him to play many musical instruments, such as the drumsd,izi and erhu, and by age 17, Abing was known for his musical ability. 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Unit 1 How can we become good learnersGrade: 9Language Skills: Listening, Speaking, Reading, WritingObjectives:Students will be able to identify and use new vocabulary related to learning strategies. Students will be able to give advice and make suggestions using modals.Students will be able to listen for specific information and take notes.Students will be able to write a paragraph giving advice on how to become a good learner.Materials:Textbook: Unit 1 of New Standard English 9Worksheets and handoutsWhiteboard and markersAudio playerProcedure:Introduction:Greet the students and introduce the topic of the lesson: how to become good learners.Ask the students to share their thoughts on what makes a good learner.Write some of their ideas on the board.Listening:Give the students a handout with a listening task.Play the audio and ask the students to listen for specific information.After the audio, have the students compare their notes with a partner.Ask a few students to share their notes with the class.Speaking:Ask the students to work in pairs or small groups.Give them a list of learning strategies and ask them to discuss which ones they think are the most effective.Ask each group to share their top three strategies with the class.Ask the students to give reasons for their choices.Reading:Ask the students to read a short passage about effective learning strategies.Have them underline any new vocabulary words.Ask a few students to share their findings with the class.Vocabulary:Write the new vocabulary words on the board.Ask the students to match the words with their definitions.Review the answers with the class.Writing:Ask the students to write a paragraph giving advice on how to become a good learner.Remind them to use modals to make suggestions.Ask a few students to read their paragraphs aloud to the class.Conclusion:Review the main points of the lesson.Ask the students to share what they have learned.Assign any homework, if necessary.Assessment:Participation in class discussions and activitiesCompletion of handouts and worksheetsQuality of writing in the final paragraphFor homework, please ask the students to:Write a short reflection on the learning strategies they currently use and how effective they are. Find an article or video online about effective learning strategies and summarize it in a paragraph.Practice using the new vocabulary words in a sentence or two.Prepare for a class discussion on their personal experiences with different learning strategies.。

Unit 1 How can we become good learners?Section B 习题2一、介词填空1. Here is a photo _____ my family.2. This is the map _____ China.3. The bank doesn’t open _____ Sunday.4. My parents usually go to the park _____ supper.5. We have socks _____ all colors.6. Thanks _____ your letter.7. My father is strict _____ me _____ my study.8. I eat an egg _______ breakfast.9. He often does his homework _____ home.10. The bank of China is _____ front of the post office.11. He usually watches football game ____ TV.12. I really want ____ go to the USA.13. I like coffee _____ milk.14. It’s not polite to talk _____ girl’s age.15.It is very far(远) _______China _______America.二、单项选择1. I can't do this work well ＿＿＿A. underB. forC. withoutD. from2.Don't shout ＿＿＿the old woman. You should be more polite ＿＿＿her.A. to, atB. at, toC. in, forD. from, for3.We must be strict ＿＿＿our selves ＿＿＿everything.A. with, inB. in, withC. with, toD. to, of4. He went to the football match ＿＿＿lunch last Sunday.A. toB. withoutC. behindD. between5. The people's Republic of China was founded ＿＿＿1949.A. withB. onC. sinceD. in6. Mr. Black got to Hangzhou ＿＿＿ a few days.A. inB. afterC. onD. at7. - Has the teacher given you any advice ＿＿＿- Yes, he has.A. fromB. withC. onD. in8. You may depend ＿＿＿him. He is ＿＿＿honest man.A. on, aB. in, anC. on, anD. at, the9.＿＿＿my joy, I can answer this question.A. WithB. ToC. ByD. For10. The teacher asked the students to look ＿＿＿the word in the dictionary.A. forB. atC. upD. after三、阅读下面短文，根据短文内容及首字母提示，在空白处填入一个适当的单词We know that there are too many net bars a__________ 1) us. The Internet is popular and itmakes our l________ 2) colorful. Many of us like going online very much because we can learnhow to use the computer and g_________3) more information from the Internet. We can learnEnglish. We can read some good newspapers and magazines. It can make us clever inp__________ 4) computer games. We can send E-mails to our friends q____________5). We canchat(聊天) freely online with our friends. It can help us get in touch with people from all over theworld.But some students s_________6) too much time on computer games and some stay in the netbars all day and all night. Teenagers even get to have boyfriends or girlfriends online. They writetoo m_________ 7) letters to each other. It t_________8) them too much time to chat online sothey do worse and worse in their lessons and they don’t study well any more. I think we mustn get online w__________9) it is time for us to study. We can do it in summer or winterh__________.10) We should get online with adults(成人)--our teacher or parents.。

Teaching Plan-- Review of Unit 1 How can we become good learners? Part 1 Key points and difficulties:Talk about how to study, use by +doing to do sth.Part 2 Teaching procedure:Activities PurposesStep 1 Read the catalogue. Try to remember important words and phrases in this unit.Task 1 Read the target language and the words and phrases inthis unit.Let the students know aboutthe important sentences andexpressions in this unit.Step 2 Read and Learn (V ocabulary)Task 1 Read the words and do the exercise.1. Write the correct forms of words as required.2. Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of words inbrackets.To consolidate the words anduse the words.Step 3 Read and Learn (phrases)Task 1 Show the phrases and do some exercise.1.Important phrases(pay attention to ; by+doing)2. Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the verbs.To consolidate the expressionsand use the expressions to dosome exercise.Step 4 Review of readingTask 1 Read the passage on Page 3 and fill in the blanks. To review the reading and getthe details of this massage.Task 2 Read the passage on Page 6 and answer the questions. To review the reading and getthe details of this massage,learn the language points.Step 5 Review of listeningTask 1 listen to the tape and fill in the blanks on page 5—Section B (1d)To practice the listening skills. Step 6 Group workTask 1 Let the students work in group and talk about how tolearn English.To practice speaking andconsolidate what we havelearned in this class.Step 7 WritingTask 1 Write a letter and give some advice about learningEnglish.To practice the students’writing and consolidate whatwe have learned in this class.。

新目标版（Go for it）2019-2020学年初中英语九年级全册Unit 1 How can webecome good learners？单元练习D卷一、单选题 (共15题；共30分)1. （2分）— Tom, why not stop _________ a rest?— Oh, no, mum. It's so interesting that I can't stop _________ the kite.A . having; to flyB . to have; flyingC . to have; to flyD . having; flying2. （2分）—His look is different from ours. Is he ?—Yes. He is from London.A . outgoingB . handsomeC . foreign3. （2分）The thing that is not whether you fail or not, but whether you try or not.A . mattersB . caresC . considersD . minds4. （2分）I used to computer games in my free time but now I am used to .sports．A . play；doB . playing；doingC . playing；doD . play；doing5. （2分）My mom always tells me that _________/'nʌθɪŋ/ is difficult.A . nothingB . nobodyC . none6. （2分）—Song Joong-ki is a movie star in Asia now.—That's true. He was once an excellent skater but had to ____ skating because of an accident.A . give upB . go onC . take up7. （2分）Miss Gao often tells students _____ to school early.A . comeB . comingC . cameD . to come8. （2分）My friend Tom volunteered ______ in the countryside two years ago.A . to workB . workC . workingD . works9. （2分）—How do you study a test?—I study _______working a group.A . for;in;withB . for;by;atC . for;by;withD . of, by, with10. （2分）—Hi， Jane. What time do you get up _____ weekdays?—I usually get up _____ about six o'clock.A . in; atB . on; atC . at; atD . on; on11. （2分）In those days, books could only be produced one at a time ________________.B . with handC . by handD . by hands12. （2分）As I'm growing up, I find ________ more and more difficult to make my own decisions.A . themB . itC . thatD . this13. （2分）China is larger than ________ country in Africa.A . any otherB . otherC . anyD . all others14. （2分）Why not _______ out the problem by yourself?A . trying to workB . try workingC . try to workD . trying working15. （2分）—Mr. Smith, would you please speak a little more ________?—Sorry! I thought you could follow me.A . quietlyB . slowlyC . quicklyD . politely二、完形填空 (共1题；共10分)16. （10分）根据短文内容，从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出能填入相应空格内的最佳答案。