高职高专核心英语综合教程上册Unit 2 Study Skills

1、 Educational institutions often offer student counseling, or provide resources for improving study skills. There are a vast number of resources marketed as study skills. The learning methods offered for sale range from how to manage time, to note-taking, to smart drugs and nutrients for improving pe

2、rformance during study. Study Skills SQ3R is a five-step reading strategy. The name is an abbreviation of the five steps of the strategy: Survey (or Skim), Question, Read, Recite (or Recall) and Review. The principles behind the SQ3R method study skill were first documented in the 1930s. However, th

3、e actual technique was introduced in 1946 by Francis Pleasant Robinson in his book, Effective Study. The SQ3R Method Learning styles are various approaches or ways of learning. They involve educating methods, particular to an individual, which are presumed to allow that individual to learn best. (1)

4、 visual learners (2) auditory learners (3) reading/writing-preference learners (4) kinesthetic learners or tactile learners. Learning styles Practice Book (answer key) Part 1 Activity 1 Activity 2 Activity 3 Part 2 The Winners Song Exercise 1 Exercise 2 Exercise 3 Part 3 Pre-Reading Text A Text B Pa

5、rt 4 Brainstorming Task Part 5 Activity Answers Activity 1: Describe the following pictures. What can remind you of looking at these pictures? The above pictures may remind you of your past school life. Work in pairs to complete the following conversation with the words given in your textbook. Mike:

6、Lucy, _ at college? Lucy:My best subject? _. Mike:English? Could you tell me _most? Lucy:Because English is very useful, especially in international communication. Mike:Yes, I think so, but I like _ . Lucy:Computer Science is also _ _. Mike:Yes. I enjoy learning Computer Science a lot. What course a

7、re you interested in English, of course why you like it Computer Science best one of my favorite courses Activity 2: Step 1 Ask each other the following questions in the chart to see how your partner manages his/her time while studying. Check the answers that are true for your partner and add up his

8、/her score. Are you an effective learner?Are you an effective learner? How often do you? How often do you? Very Very oftenoften UsuallyUsuallyRarelyRarelyNeverNever take notes during a class or lecture3210 rewrite notes you took3210 highlight passages in a text3210 write out study goals3210 take reg

9、ular, short breaks while studying 3210 get up and exercise while studying3210 work with a partner or study group 3210 brainstorm ideas with a partner3210 Step 2 Add up the numbers from the quiz above and tell him/her the evaluation of his/her scores. Step 3 Score Evaluation 0 6 You dont seem to mana

10、ge your time very well. Try to use some of the ideas in the quiz to help you study more effectively, and remember that no one concentrates on studying all the time. 7 12 Some of the things you do to help you study are fine and helpful, but maybe you should think again about some of the ideas in the

11、quiz. They may help you to become an even more effective learner. 13 18 You are very well organized. You apply yourself to your studies intelligently and try to make the most of your time. Take another look at some of the ideas in the quiz you rarely or never do. They could be helpful. 19 24 You see

12、m to be the perfect student. You will undoubtedly do well in your Activity 3: Work in pair, imagine youre in a dormitory,and you two are talking about your favorite /worst subject. Ask each other the following questions: 1. Whats your favorite/worst subject? Why do you like/dislike it? 2. What seems

13、 to be the biggest problem in your English study? 3. What are the qualities of a good student/teacher? elective compulsory take attendance up to ones ears keep up with burn the midnight oil keep grades up academic performance neglect exert academic well-rounded You are so diligent! Have you prepared

14、 well for? New Words & Expressions Alicia: Have you chosen your electives for this semester yet? Mike: Yes, I chose my electives last week. I have six courses to attend this term, 2 electives and 4 compulsory courses. Alicia: Me, too. Only the second week back at school, and I already feel like I am

15、 up to my ears in homework. Mike: Thats t true. I have 8 classes today. I am so tired. I hope to skip some classes but the teachers are so strict. All of them take attendance. Alicia: I have never thought about missing any class. I have been worrying about not being able to keep up with others if I

16、miss any. Mike: I cant agree with you more. Were going to have to hit the books if we want to keep grades up. Alicia: Sure. Many of my classmates also burn the midnight oil, especially before exams. Mike: There are indeed some problems with our educational system. Alicia: You are right. There are a

17、lot of things in our educational system I dont agree with. Educators and teachers exert too much pressure on students to be as well-rounded as possible. Mike: Thats it. They focus too much on academic performance but neglect students abilities and interests in other areas. Alicia: Hi, Mike. You look

18、 so tired. Whats wrong with you? Mike: Im worried about my English test. Alicia: Have you prepared well for it? Mike: I dont know. I dont feel ready even though I stayed up all night studying it. Alicia: Really? You are so diligent! Mike: Im afraid I wont pass it. Alicia: Take it easy. It will be O.

19、K. Mike: There are indeed some problems with our educational system. give in one last try moment win lifetime imagine Listen to the song “The Winners Song” AnswersAnswers nothing something proved fighting carry on chance Click to play the music 英国著名喜剧演员英国著名喜剧演员Peter kay出演的一档以讽刺英国当下铺天盖地的选秀出演的一档以讽刺英国当

20、下铺天盖地的选秀 节目的情景喜剧节目的情景喜剧Britains Got The Pop Factor 里的歌曲，而里的歌曲，而Peter kay所所 饰演的饰演的Geraldine McQueen是剧中的选秀冠军，他只是男扮女装而已是剧中的选秀冠军，他只是男扮女装而已. I started with _ Now I have _ I _ them all they were wrong So glad I kept _ And I never stopped trying Been waiting to sing for so long My winners song! I couldnt _

21、 I thought my _ had gone I was ready to stop and _ I thought Id give it _ Look this _ in the eye Then maybe who knows I could _ I dreamed about this for a _ nothing something proved fighting carry on chance give in one last try moment win lifetime The Winners Song But I could not _ What it feels lik

22、e standing here right now (Cue chorus) Repeat (Modulating middle) This journeys been incredible Now standing in the light I hope this last for more than one night ONE NI-IGHT *BOOM* Repeat Been waiting to sing for so long My winners song! imagine The Winners Song Direction: Listen to the following f

23、ive short dialogues. After each dialogue, there is a question. Both the dialogues and questions will be spoken only once. Ex1： Dialogue Click the link A The woman is selecting books in the library. B The book the woman recommended is popular. C The man is reading an interesting book. D The books for

24、 this course are all instructive. Direction: Listen to the following five short dialogues. After each dialogue, there is a question. Both the dialogues and questions will be spoken only once. Ex1： Dialogue Click the link 2. A English. B Math. C Both English and Math. D Neither. Direction: Listen to

25、the following five short dialogues. After each dialogue, there is a question. Both the dialogues and questions will be spoken only once. Ex1： Dialogue Click the link 3. A The paper is already long enough. B The information may be inaccurate. C Shell find the reference books published. D The mans ide

26、as are good enough to be published. Direction: Listen to the following five short dialogues. After each dialogue, there is a question. Both the dialogues and questions will be spoken only once. Ex1： Dialogue Click the link 4. A Study more the night before a test. B Wake up earlier in the morning. C

27、Have a second cup of coffee. D Go to bed earlier. Direction: Listen to the following five short dialogues. After each dialogue, there is a question. Both the dialogues and questions will be spoken only once. Ex1： Dialogue Click the link 5. A She did well on the test. B She worked hard and earned a l

28、ot of money. C Shes going away for a while after the exam. D She didnt have to work hard for the exam any more. Direction: Listen to the 2 conversations twice. After each conversation, there are questions. Both the conversations and questions will be spoken two times. Ex2： Conversation Click the lin

29、k 1. A The rules in English language. B Learning English and mathematics. C The approach to learning English. D Playing soccer needs a lot of exercise. Direction: Listen to the 2 conversations twice. After each conversation, there are questions. Both the conversations and questions will be spoken tw

30、o times. Ex2： Conversation Click the link 2. A To pass the exam. B To obtain masters degree at the university. C To join the soccer team. D To prepare himself for study at the university. Direction: Listen to the 2 conversations twice. After each conversation, there are questions. Both the conversat

31、ions and questions will be spoken two times. Ex2： Conversation Click the link 3. A Rules of playing soccer are confusing. B The man neednt learn the rules of English. C Languages can not be learned very well in English. D Rules are important for adults in learning languages. Direction: Listen to the

32、 2 conversations twice. After each conversation, there are questions. Both the conversations and questions will be spoken two times. Ex2： Conversation Click the link 4. A Engineering. B Math. C English. D Physics. Direction: Listen to the 2 conversations twice. After each conversation, there are que

33、stions. Both the conversations and questions will be spoken two times. Ex2： Conversation Click the link 5. A on Thursdays. B on Tuesdays. C on Fridays. D on Mondays. 1. Why do some people like to turn on their radio or TV while studying? Because they think the room is _. 2. Why dont their parents un

34、derstand the situation? Because they dont think their children will be able to do their homework with _. 3.What does the passage say about the “noise”? It helps children to _. 4. What does the speakers brother say about working with the “noise”? Everyone has _ to choose his own way to work. 5. What

35、does the speaker think is important when children are asked to do their homework? To get their homework _. Exercise 3：Passage Answers Click the link There are some people who cant seem to stay in a quiet room. “Its too quiet.” They complain. So while they are studying, they turn on the radio or the

36、television set. Their parents may not understand the situation and may ask, “Whats going on there? You are never going to be able to do your homework with all that noise.” Yet its just the “noise” that helps them to do the homework. A radios music starts the days work. As my brother once said, “ever

37、yone has the right to choose his own place and his own way to work.” Whats important is that the homework gets finished. Ex.3 Transcript Directions: Form a group of 4 and elect a group leader to introduce the topic and take notes while discussion. The group leader is supposed to report later. Topics

38、: What time of day are you most productive? Which learning styles work best for you? _ _ _ You are supposed to vote for 3 excellent students in your class. The teacher will write their names on the blackboard. The rest of you are supposed to interview them by asking them various questions about thei

39、r study habits one by one and write down 3 great study methods you may try in your future study: _ _ _ Pre-reading Activity: Free Discussion Question Read Recite Text A: The SQ3R Method - a proven way to sharpen study skills Survey Review prove convey indicate The snow indicates the coming of winter

40、. These facts are enough to prove that she is right. People write poetry to convey certain emotions. Text A： Language Points accomplish This task is accomplished by great effort. clarify stand for make sense of Can you make sense of what I said? The teachers explanation clarifies the puzzling proble

41、m. UN stands for the United Nations. Text A： Language Points be alert to We must be constantly alert to this danger. be supposed to make an impression on Try to make a positive impression on the interviewer during the job interview. Were supposed to be meeting alone. Text A： Language Points 1. The p

42、assage gives a detailed introduction of a study strategy called the SQ3R method. TEXT A，Exercise 1Answers 2. Its been proven that the SQ3R method can effectively improve peoples study skills. 3. While studying, we should focus our attention only on questions concerning what, when, who and where of t

43、he study content. 4. Reading actively means keeping our eyes over an article from the beginning to the end. (T) (T) (F) (F) 5. We must know the purpose of reading before we start. TEXT A，Exercise 1Answers 6. When we recite, we dont need to think about the information indicated by graphs, charts or p

44、ictures. 7. Regularly making connections between things weve just read and things we know enables us to think actively. 8. We can do a final review before examination to fine-tune our knowledge of the material. (T) (F) (F) (T) TEXT A，Exercise 2Answers Can you _what the writer is saying? 2. Reporters

45、 asked him to _his position on welfare reform. 3. A good hunting dog _every sound and movement around. 4. How can you _during a job interview. 5. You _be responsible for them. make sense of clarify is alert to make a good impression are supposed to TEXT A，Exercise 2Answers Housing benefit is paid to

46、 _your rent. There are numerous things that can _China. Experiments _the new drug will cure infections. I cant _ my feelings in words. 10. He _ the fastest runner in his class. cover stand for indicate convey was thought of as 1. ( )成绩单成绩单 ( )课外活动课外活动 3. ( )兼职兼职 ( )补考补考 2. ( )校历校历 ( )熬夜熬夜 4. ( )选修课选

47、修课 ( )剽窃者剽窃者 5. ( )点名记录点名记录 ( )学期论文学期论文 TEXT A Exercise 3 Answers ME ND OB HC I J TEXT A Exercise 4 Answers 1.这份报告的目的在于阐明这份报告的目的在于阐明 这些结论是如何得出的。这些结论是如何得出的。 The report aims to clarify how these conclusions were reached. 2.你本应该今天完成这项工你本应该今天完成这项工 作，可事实上你还没有开作，可事实上你还没有开 始。始。 3.这些事实足以证明她是正这些事实足以证明她是正 确的。

48、确的。 4.该项研究旨在弄清各种室该项研究旨在弄清各种室 外污染的原因。外污染的原因。 5.他认出了我，可是我却对他认出了我，可是我却对 他毫无印象。他毫无印象。 You were supposed to have finished the work today, but in fact you havent started it yet. These facts are enough to prove that she is right. This research project aims to make sense of the possible causes of all kinds

49、of outdoor pollutions. He recognized me, but I have no impression on him. Studying doesnt work if youre not serious, either. Kids will say they studied and be shocked to get Cs and Bs. But studying while watching television or on the phone is not really studying. Just like reading while playing the

50、piano is not really reading. Set aside a good timetable every day for homework and studying. I know its hard to do, especially if youre really busy, but thats where the hard part of hard work comes from. Dont give up, though, its not impossible. TEXT A，Exercise 5 如果学习不认真也没有用。孩子们会说他们学了，成绩却是如果学习不认真也没有

51、用。孩子们会说他们学了，成绩却是“C” 或或“B”，感到很震惊。但边看电视或边打，感到很震惊。但边看电视或边打 边学习不是真正的学边学习不是真正的学 习，就像弹钢琴时读书不是真正的读书一样。每天要制定一个好的习，就像弹钢琴时读书不是真正的读书一样。每天要制定一个好的 时间表用于做作业和学习。我知道做到这一点不容易，特别是你确时间表用于做作业和学习。我知道做到这一点不容易，特别是你确 实很忙的时候，但这是勤奋学习中的难点所在。可不要放弃，这并实很忙的时候，但这是勤奋学习中的难点所在。可不要放弃，这并 不是做不到的事。不是做不到的事。 TEXT B 学习窍门学习窍门 1能从学习中获得报酬，即便是最

52、低的工资，这难道不能从学习中获得报酬，即便是最低的工资，这难道不 好吗好吗?“嘿，你在哪里工作！嘿，你在哪里工作！”“”“哦，我在学习。报酬不哦，我在学习。报酬不 错，不仅每小时挣错，不仅每小时挣5.5美元，而且我还变得更聪明。美元，而且我还变得更聪明。” 2这好极了！但这只可能发生在我们的梦里（如果你梦这好极了！但这只可能发生在我们的梦里（如果你梦 想这种事情）。我们从学习中得到的惟一回报是成绩，想这种事情）。我们从学习中得到的惟一回报是成绩， 无论它是好还是差。学习是一种生活现实。我们必须学无论它是好还是差。学习是一种生活现实。我们必须学 习，学习占去我们大部分时间。如果学习不会占去你大习

53、，学习占去我们大部分时间。如果学习不会占去你大 部分时间，那么显然你就是一个有特殊天赋、生来就聪部分时间，那么显然你就是一个有特殊天赋、生来就聪 明的人。对于剩下的那些没那么得天独厚的学生，我愿明的人。对于剩下的那些没那么得天独厚的学生，我愿 与大家共享一些学习的窍门。与大家共享一些学习的窍门。 TEXT B 学习窍门学习窍门 3重写你的笔记。我想告诉你的第一个学习技巧，是从重写你的笔记。我想告诉你的第一个学习技巧，是从 头到尾再写一遍你的笔记。我知道你正在想：头到尾再写一遍你的笔记。我知道你正在想：“她是不她是不 是疯了？我已是疯了？我已-花了一小时写了一遍，而且一遍就足够花了一小时写了一遍

54、，而且一遍就足够 了！了！”不错，我知道写笔记已使你手指发酸了，但第二不错，我知道写笔记已使你手指发酸了，但第二 次次-写笔记会将信息输入到你的脑中。这会使你更容易记写笔记会将信息输入到你的脑中。这会使你更容易记 住更多你需要记住的住更多你需要记住的“东西东西”，因为你已，因为你已-写了两次，写了两次， 看了两次。看了两次。 4制作和使用抽认卡。当你必须记住诸如各种定义甚至制作和使用抽认卡。当你必须记住诸如各种定义甚至 某些图片等大量信息时，抽认卡很有帮助。抽认卡的惟某些图片等大量信息时，抽认卡很有帮助。抽认卡的惟 一缺点是你必须亲自制作并使用它们，而这需要时间。一缺点是你必须亲自制作并使用它

55、们，而这需要时间。 尽管如此，请相信我，这样做是值得的。尽管如此，请相信我，这样做是值得的。 TEXT B 学习窍门学习窍门 5结伴学习。学习可能是一种乐趣，但只有当你与你所喜结伴学习。学习可能是一种乐趣，但只有当你与你所喜 欢的人一起学习时，才会如此。在一个学习小组中学习，欢的人一起学习时，才会如此。在一个学习小组中学习， 会帮助你对信息的理解，除了老师的那些会帮助你对信息的理解，除了老师的那些“费解费解”的解释的解释 之外，还有各种不同的解释。这种方式还会使你保持学习之外，还有各种不同的解释。这种方式还会使你保持学习 的积极性，因为你知道还有其他一些人需要学习，而这些的积极性，因为你知道还

56、有其他一些人需要学习，而这些 人又是你的朋友。人又是你的朋友。 6让我们面对这样一个事实：学习是我们最不喜欢的事情让我们面对这样一个事实：学习是我们最不喜欢的事情 之一，但为了取得好成绩，你必须牺牲一些时间。我相信之一，但为了取得好成绩，你必须牺牲一些时间。我相信 这些学习方法将有助于你这些学习方法将有助于你“减轻痛苦减轻痛苦”。有许多学习方法。有许多学习方法 ，但我发现这些方法使我受益最大。如果它们不适合你，但我发现这些方法使我受益最大。如果它们不适合你， 可尝试其他方法。可尝试其他方法。 TEXT B What does the passage mainly discuss? What k

57、ind of payment do we usually get in return when studying? Why do we need to write our notes for a second time? 4. What are the downsides of making and using flashcards? The passage mainly discusses some study tips. The only payment we receive when we study is the grade that we get in return. Writing

58、 the notes a second time will implant the information in your brain. The only downfall to the flashcards is that you have to personally make them and use them, and this takes time. TEXT B What are the benefits of making flashcards? Whats the benefit of studying in a group? What reality should we fac

59、e? 8. If those study tips are not good for you, what does the author suggest you doing? Flashcards are a very big help when you have to memorize a lot of information such as definitions. Having a study group will help you understand information from different interpretations. This type of studying w

60、ill also keep you motivated. Studying is one of our least favorite things, but to have good grades, you have to sacrifice some time. If they do not work for me, I should try other ways to study. Part IV Applied Writing 自行粘贴补充要点 Activity: Brainstorming Schedule TipsSample Brainstorm Directions: Use a