新视野大学英语读写教程（第二版）第一册Unit 1 Section BKeys to Successful Online Learning1.ppt

Contents,Reading Skills,Text B,Test Yourself,Reading Skills,自测,课文,Like the other skills for your use,the skill introduced in this unit does render you better ability in reading.,This practice is designed to help you get a deeper insight into the skill for this unit.,Finding out Word Meanings,Hi,everyone.Weve come to Section B.This section deals with Reading Skills wherein we will introduce several important reading skills one by one.You should take care to read the explanation of each specific skill,which has been written in clear,easy-to-understand words.And through Reading Passage B we will let you see how each skill is applied to a particular passage.,随 笔,Practice,to be continued,Experienced readers know how to guess or figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words through contextual cluesusually found in the words surrounding the unknown words.In order to make meanings clear,good writers often provide or give such clues for readers.It is always a good idea to learn to recognize such clues you might come across in your reading.,随 笔,to be continued,Practice,So,when we are looking for the major detail of a paragraph,we have,first,to learn to read for the main idea of the paragraph.When we have found all the facts and details that help to add up to the main idea of the paragraph,we can separate the major detail from less important details.,随 笔,to be continued,Practice,The most commonly seen contextual clues include:,随 笔,Definition(释义法),Examples(举例法),Synonyms(同义词),Antonyms(反义词),Word Stems(词干)and Affixes(词缀),General Sense of a Sentence(句义分析),to be continued,Practice,Some words or phrases give the definition of an unknown word,usually by using punctuation(标点符号).,Desalination,or the removal of salt from seawater,is a method of providing fresh water for business,home,and agricultural use.,“The removal of salt from seawater”is the definition of“desalination”.,随 笔,to be continued,Definition(释义法),Example,Practice,Examples relating to the unknown word,usually introduced with“for example,for instance,such as,including”.,As they moved westward,they faced many adversities,such as scarce food,extreme weather,and loneliness.,The examples of“scarce food,extreme weather,and loneliness”tell you that“adversities”means“hardships”.,随 笔,Examples(举例法),Example,to be continued,Practice,One or more words that mean the same or almost the same as the unknown word.,Cellphones have become ubiquitous;you can see and hear them everywhere.,The synonym“everywhere”tells you the meaning of“ubiquitous”.,随 笔,Synonyms(同义词),Example,to be continued,Practice,Words or phrases that mean the opposite of an unknown word.,My sister thinks it is futile to study hard the night before an exam,but I find it quite useful.,The word“useful”contrasts with“futile”,which means“not useful”,or“useless”.,随 笔,to be continued,Antonyms(反义词),Example,Practice,Word stems and affixes are important clues in guessing the meaning of unknown words.,Businesses are redesigning their offices to provide better working environment for their employees.,From the prefix“re”you can figure out the meaning of“redesign”.,随 笔,to be continued,Word Stems(词干)and Affixes(词缀),Example,Practice,Sometimes you can figure out the meaning of an unknown word by basing on the general information of a sentence,or relying on common sense or your own experiences.,It took a whole day for them to extricate the little girl from the bottom of the well.,When you see“from the bottom of the well”,general sense tells you the meaning of“extricate”is“free”.,随 笔,to be continued,General sense of a sentence(句义分析),Example,Practice,There are other ways to help you find out word meanings in context.Please try and use the skills in your reading.,随 笔,Practice,Directions:Now read the following sentences and try to figure out the meanings of the underlined words and expressions.Use contextual clues,word-formation clues,your knowledge of subject and the world to decide which synonym(同义词)provided is the closest match.Do not count on the New Words because these words have been purposely chosen outside the list.,Practice,Introduction,随 笔,1.Many 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 expressing themselves.A.the online method B.a place for online learning C.a place to communicate with each others D.the experience of online learning,Introduction,随 笔,2.This forum for communication removes the visual barriers that hinder some students from expressing themselves.A.hide B.prevent C.help D.advance,Introduction,随 笔,3.Remember that instructors cannot see their students 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.A.correct B.carefulC.attentive D.clear,Introduction,随 笔,4.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.A.take in B.take down C.put into different class D.make an analysis of,Introduction,随 笔,5.Just as many excellent instructors may not be effective online facilitators,not all students have the necessary qualities to perform well online.A.students B.learning assistants C.inspectors D.course designers,Introduction,随 笔,Text B,Questions,Text Study,Choice Making,随 笔,Questions,Text Study,Choice Making,随 笔,Questions,Text Study,Choice Making,随 笔,Questions,Text Study,Choice Making,随 笔,Text Study,Choice Making,play a rolebe/become aware ofin additionreflect onspeak upbe finished withallow foron sb.s part/the part of sb.catch up(with)remind sb.of sth.,起作用；扮演一个角色 认识到，知道，觉察到另外，加之 深思，考虑 说出意见或看法；大声说 做完，完成 为留出余地；考虑到 某人所做的；就某人而言 赶上，追上使想起；提醒,随 笔,Questions,New Words,Text Study,Choice Making,For you to be better conditioned for reading as fast as 100 words per minute,as required in the new type of examination“Fast Reading”,Text B can serve to be your fast-reading material.But,for this purpose,the best course of action is to know what to scan for in your skimming.Thus,the trick is to keep in your mind the key words of each question before you start off.That is where the“Questions Previewing”comes in.,随 笔,Q1.Judging from Paragraph 2,the online environment can be less intimidating because online students _.Q2.To be successful,some online students may have to _.Q3.Unlike regular schools,teachers cannot see their students in the online environment,so online students must _.Q4.When problems arise,online students must _.,New Words,Text Study,Choice Making,随 笔,Q5.Successful online students think that online learning is _.Q6.According to Paragraph 6,online learning requires that students should _.Q7.Why is testing and challenging of ideas encouraged in the online classroom?Q8.Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?,New Words,Text Study,Choice Making,随 笔,Para.1 While regular schools still exist,the virtual classroom plays an important role in todays learning community.Job opportunities for students are expanding rapidly and more 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.,New Words,Questions,Keys to Successful Online Learning,Chinese,Choice Making,随 笔,Para.2 1.Be open-minded about sharing life,work,and learning experiences as part of online learning.Many 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 expressing 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.,Chinese,New Words,Questions,Choice Making,随 笔,Question 1,Para.3a 2.Be able to communicate through writing.In the virtual classroom nearly all communication is written,so it is critical 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.,Chinese,Question 2,New Words,Questions,Choice Making,随 笔,to be continued,Para.3b This usually requires extra commitment by these students.Whether working alone or in a group,students share ideas,perspectives and discussions on the subject being studied,and read about those of their classmates.In this way,students gain great insights from their peers,learning from each other as well as the instructor.,Chinese,Question 2,New Words,Questions,Choice Making,随 笔,Para.4a 3.Be willing to“speak up”if problems arise.Remember that instructors cannot see their students 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.,Chinese,Question 3,New Words,Questions,Choice Making,随 笔,Question 4,to be continued,Para.4b If one person does not understand something,possibly several others have the same problem.If another student is able to help,he or she probably will.While explaining something to others,students reinforce their own knowledge about the subject.,Chinese,Question 3,New Words,Questions,Choice Making,随 笔,Question 4,Para.5a 4.Take the program seriously.Online learning is not easier than study in regular classrooms.In fact,many students say it requires much more time and effort.Requirements for online courses are no less than those of any other quality program.Successful online students,however,see online learning as a convenient way to receive their educationnot an easier way.,Chinese,Question 5,New Words,Questions,Choice Making,随 笔,to be continued,Para.5b Many online 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 with their work and studies and having fun,youll most likely find online students doing their course work.Online students need to commit 4 to 15 hours a week to each course.,Chinese,Question 5,New Words,Questions,Choice Making,随 笔,Para.6 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 positive online environment,students feel valued by the instructor and by their classmates and feel good about their own work.,Chinese,Question 6,New Words,Questions,Choice Making,随 笔,Para.7 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 development of answers.Testing and challenging of ideas is encouraged.Online students will not always be right,so they need to be prepared to accept a challenge.,Chinese,New Words,Questions,Choice Making,随 笔,Question 7,Para.8 7.Keep up with the progress of the course.Online learning is normally sequential and requires commitment on the students part.Keeping up with the class and completing all the 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 remind them of the need to keep up.,Chinese,Question 8,New Words,Questions,Choice Making,随 笔,Para.9 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,learning online may be one of the best discoveries you will ever make.(725 words),New Words,Questions,Choice Making,随 笔,Chinese,Q1.Judging from Paragraph 2,the online environment can be less intimidating because online students _.A.have unique qualities that best fit the online environment B.are not bothered by other students C.are allowed more time to think about the information before replying D.can answer questions without other people reading what they write,Refer to Quality 1,New Words,Questions,Text Study,随 笔,Q2.To be successful,some online students may have to _.A.improve their writing abilities to be able to communicate through written language B.complete their assignments quickly C.work harder than their classmates D.show their teachers how to become good online facilitators,Refer to Quality 2,New Words,Questions,Text Study,随 笔,Q3.Unlike regular schools,teachers cannot see their students in the online environment,so online students must _.A.understand technical problems they meet in learning their courses B.make their comments and requests directly and clearly C.discuss their ideas according to their knowledge about the subject being studied D.explain their problems and those of other students,Refer to Quality 3,New Words,Questions,Text Study,随 笔,Q4.When problems arise,online students must _.A.explain the reasons and learn from other students B.use their own experience to understand the problem themselves C.tell the instructors and other students what problems they are having D.try to reinforce their own knowledge of these problems,Refer to Quality 3,New Words,Questions,Text Study,随 笔,Q5.Successful online students think that online learning is _.A.easier than learning in regular classrooms B.a fun way to study C.less convenient because students have to spend so many hours in front of the computer D.a convenient way to receive education,Refer to Quality 4,New Words,Questions,Text Study,随 笔,Q6.According to Paragraph 6,online learning requires that students should _.A.respect the instructor and their classmates B.think critically and make decisions based on facts C.understand the information of online courses D.feel good about their work,Refer to Quality 5,New Words,Questions,Text Study,随 笔,Q7.Why is testing and challenging of ideas encouraged in the online classroom?A.Because students must help each other grow by learning from their mistakes.B.Because students need to prepare to accept a challenge.C.Because this helps online students realize where they are wrong and helps them make progress.D.Because facilitators must discover what students know and dont know.,Refer to Quality 6,New Words,Questions,Text Study,随 笔,Q8.Which of the following statement