Ⅱ Time Arrangement ? About two periods of class will be used for the analysis and discussion of the
passage itself. Ⅲ Related Information ? Introduction to the Topic
When we learn sonething new, like a language, it is often the things we don’t get right thaat we remember the most. So when you’re practicing English, don’t be afraid to try new things – this is how you’ll get better and better.
? Preview Questions
(1) When did you start learning English?
(2) How did you feel when you made mistakes in your English learning?
Ⅳ Emphasized Points ? New Words and Phrases
(1) reality
(2) within (3) manage (4) fluent (5) accent (6) award (7) embarrass (8) interview
(9) take a leaf out of someone's book (10) turn...into (11) parking lot (12) ask for
(13) teach someone a lesson (14) be afraid of
(15)dare to (do something)
Ⅴ Text Comprehension
Analysis the text, explain some important sentences: 1. If You Don't Make Mistakes, You Won't Learn!
Meaning: It is impossible for you to learn the language well unless you make mistakes.
2. At Sunday's graduation, Su-Kyeong Kim will speak to the 385 members of her class.
Meaning: At the graduation ceremony (毕业典礼) on Sunday, Su-Kyeong Kim will make a speech to her 385 classmates. 3. This might seem like a dream to a girl like her.
Here \refers to making a speech in English to such a large number of students.
Kim hardly spoke a word of English when she first arrived in the USA four years ago.
Meaning: Kim almost couldn't speak a word of English when she came to America
for the first time four years ago. first = for the first time 4. \
Meaning: \does it = makes mistakes
5. \be gained without risk...\
Meaning: She said, \want to show others that it doesn't matter if you make mistakes because you can obtain nothing if you don't take risks.\
6. ... a taxi driver left her and her mother in a dark parking lot at midnight because they had not been able to give the driver the right address in English...
Meaning: ... because Kim and her mother couldn't use the right English words to tell the taxi driver the right place to go to, the driver just let them get off the taxi at a dark parking lot in the midnight.
7. ... she gave the wrong pronunciation of the word \paper, and her teacher thought that she had said a rude word...
Meaning: ... when she asked her teacher to give her a sheet of paper, she pronounced the word \—probably it sounded like the rude word \and this caused her teacher to think that she had said an impolite word \
8. ... she heard a girl say \loudly.
Meaning: ... at the time, when a girl asked her, \made a serious mistake by giving the wrong answer, \she should have answered, \
9. These experiences taught Kim an important lesson about learning English well: You have to be brave...
Meaning: Kim learnt many important things from all the difficulties she had been through: If you want to learn English well, you have to be courageous and fearless... teach someone a lesson: (a warning example or experience) give someone good sense
（一个警示性的例子或经历）给某人一个教训 His failure in the exam has taught him a lesson. 考试的失败给他上了一课。 ? Comprehension Questions
Choose the best answer to each of the following questions according to the text. 1. What's Kim's book about?
A) It's about her experiences in learning English. B) It's about how to get to America.
C) It's about how to answer the questions in the textbook. D) It's about how to respect other people.
2. Why does she call her book Looking for Trouble?
A) Because she means that she likes trouble.
B) Because she means that the trouble will come to you.
C) Because she means that the road to success in learning a second language can
be difficult.
D) Because she means that she feels uncomfortable when she makes mistakes.
3. Why did the taxi driver leave Kim and her mother in a dark parking lot at midnight?
A) Because the driver was a bad man.
B) Because they were careless and lost their address. C) Because she was too young and her mother was too old.
D) Because they were not able to give the driver the right address in English.
4. What's the polite answer when someone asks you, \
A) No, not at all. B) Yes, I do. C) Well, I don't know. D) You may ask someone else.
5. What's the meaning of the sentence \ Kim's book!\
A) Plant trees for Kim. B) Follow Kim's example. C) Ask Kim to write a book.
D) Keep a lot of leaves for Kim. ? Topic for Discussion
? Summarizes the text (omission) Ⅶ Homework ? Finish exercises behind the text ? Learn about basic writing skills. ? Preview Text B
Listening to a Radio Program in English Ⅰ Objective ? Understanding the Text: Listening to a Radio Program in English ? Discussing their opinions about the topic
Ⅱ Time Arrangement passage itself.
? About two periods of class will be used for the analysis and discussion of the
Ⅲ Emphasized Points
? New Words and Phrases:
(1) however
(2) in one go 一口气 (3) natural
(4) ability (5) improve
(6) compare…with/to (7) expect (8) similiar (9) call for
(10) as a result 结果
(11) be true with/of 符合于 …… ，对 …… 适用
(12) last but not least 最后但并非最不重要的（一点） Ⅳ Text Comprehension ? Explain some important sentences:
1. Listening to a radio program in a foreign language is difficult for many of us.
Meaning: It is difficult for many of us to listen to and understand a radio program in a foreign language.
2. We may have studied the language for years, be able to read and even speak and write in the language.
Meaning: It is possible that we have studied the foreign language for many years, and perhaps can read, and even speak and write in this foreign language.
3. However, listening to a foreign language calls for different skills.
Meaning: Nevertheless, different skills are necessary for listening to a foreign language.
4. Some people have a natural ability to learn languages quickly because they know how to \
Meaning: Some people are born with an ability to learn languages quickly as they know the right way to \
5. We also understand the style of our own language.
Meaning: We also know quite well the particular choices of words and manners of expression used in our own language.
6. We know what to expect in almost any situation because we have heard similar conversations many times before.
Meaning: We know what will come from our conversation in almost any situation as we have heard talks of the same kind many times before.
7. As a result, we can understand what is being talked about, even if we are not listening carefully.
Meaning: The result is that we are still able to understand the main idea of the conversation, even though we are not too careful in listening. as a result: the result is... 结果
Tom walked in the rain for an hour. As a result, he was totally wet. 汤姆在雨中行走了一小时，结果，他全身都淋湿了。
8. Listening to a radio program in a foreign language is easier if we know something
about the subject already.
Meaning: It is easier for us to listen to and understand a foreign language program on the radio if we already know something about the subject of the program.
9. These are good to listen to because we often do not have the time or energy to listen to those in the evening.
Meaning: These are suitable for us to listen to, as we often do not have the time or energy to listen to the long programs in the evening.
10. The name of the program will usually tell us what the subject is (e.g. A Week in Politics).
Meaning: We can usually get some idea about the subject from the name of the program. For example, from the name of the program A Week in Politics, we know the program is about what's happening in politics this week.
11. But sometimes, it may not!
Meaning: However, sometimes we can't get anything from the name of the program! it may not = the name of the program may not tell us what the subject is
12. However, be prepared to listen carefully because the presenters often speak very quickly.
Meaning: Nevertheless, you should get ready to be very attentive in listening, as the reporters usually speak very fast.
13. Last but not least, try to listen to a foreign radio program every day.
Meaning: The last point, which is also important, is that you should try to listen to a radio program in a foreign language every day.
last but not least: important(ly), although coming at the end 最后但并非最不重要的（一点）
Last but not least, always staying open-minded is quite helpful in getting used to any new environment.
最后但并非最不重要的一点是，始终保持一种开放的心态会有助于你适应新的环境。
Last but not least, take good care of your teeth!
最后但并非最不重要的一点是，保护好你的牙齿！
14. —a little bit of listening practice every day is better than a lot, all in one go!
Meaning: —it's better for you to do a little practice in listening every day than a lot in a single attempt.
in one go: in a single attempt 一口气
You can't eat all that cake in one go. Leave some for your sister. 你不能一口气把这个蛋糕吃完，给你妹妹留点。 ? Comprehension Questions
Choose the best answer to each of the following questions.
1. According to the text, everyone can make his or her listening skills better with ________.
A. natural ability