新起点UnitTextB.ppt

Text B How to Study English (II) Pre-reading tasksDiscuss the following questions in class. 1. What is a good method to improve your speaking ability? 2. Does taking Chinese medicine have anything to do with English learning? aloud ad. in a loud tone; loudly 大声地 e.g. He read this passage aloud. I hear someone crying aloud for help. Please read the poem aloud. [习语] think aloud 边想边说出声来，自言自语 improve v. to make or become better 改进，改善，提高 e.g. You can improve your mind through study. I got a haircut to improve my appearance. to improve on the translation This company aims to improve its quality of service. determine v. 1. to decide or settle conclusively 确定 e.g. The date of the match is yet to be determined. 2. to make up one’s mind, as after consideration, investigation, or calculation 决心【近】decide e.g. He now determined to become head of the department. He has determined on proving his friend’s innocence. particular a. 1. of, belonging to, or associated with a specific person, group, or thing 特殊的，特别的，特有的 e.g. I have a particular preference for Chinese art. 2. separate and distinct from others of the same group, or nature 特定的 e.g. Usually I like dogs, but I don’t like this particular one. 3. not easily satisfied, esp. when choosing or buying something （过分）讲究的，挑剔的 e.g. She gave particular attention to her hair. They are quite particular about their personnel. n. [often pl.] an item or detail of information or news 详情，细目 e.g. The report is exact in all particulars. Full particulars will be announced later. fellow a. 同伴的，同事的 e.g. fellow workers n. 1. 人 2. 家伙，小伙子 e.g. poor fellow 可怜的小伙子 3. 朋友，同事 e.g. His fellows share his interest in computers. organize v. to put together into an orderly and structured whole 组织 e.g. He helped to organize the women of Newcastle for community singi