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课件网) Welcome to the unit & Reading—Reading comprehension Unit 4 Never too old to learn By the end of this period, you will be able to: acquire knowledge of three different learning styles; understand the meaning and importance of lifelong learning; know how to proceed with lifelong learning; practice lifelong learning in their own life. CONTENTS Pre-reading I While-reading II Post-reading III Sentences analysis IV V Welcome to the unit Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death. —Albert Einstein 智力发展应始于出生，终于死亡。 ———阿尔伯特·爱因斯坦 这句话出自世界著名物理学家阿尔伯特·爱因斯坦，意在说明学习应该贯穿人的一生。 1.What does the quote from Albert Einstein mean This quote indicates that learning is very important, and one should continue learning throughout his or her life. Learning styles are the methods people prefer to use when they are learning something. When people learn, they may depend on one or a few learning styles. 2.What are learning styles Read the leaflet and try to match the characteristics with learning styles. Learners learn better when information is presented in a verbal manner. Learners learn better when information is presented in a written format or in other visual ways. Learners learn better when information is presented through physical activity. Welcome to the unit 1. What is your learning style I am a visual learner. I learn best from videos, pictures, charts and other visual cues. I understand the information better and remember it more clearly when it is presented to me this way. 2. Do you think your learning style will change as you continue your education Why or why not I think that my learning style will change because as a person and a learner I am always changing. My current learning style is visual, and I like reading my study materials and writing summary notes that I can study later. However, I don’t mind trying other learning styles if they help. I find that I also enjoy listening to podcasts and I am able to learn and remember a lot from them, so perhaps in the future I will also use the auditory style more often. Discuss One of the best things about life is that we never have to stop learning.There is always new knowledge to acquire and new skills to develop. Now let’s read a magazine article about lifelong learning and finish the following tasks. Pre-reading Reading Ⅰ. What is the passage mainly about A．We should be lifelong learners. B．We are living in a rapidly changing world. C．We had better accept new ideas completely. D．We should be content with our current situations. √ While-reading Activity 1 Fast- reading for basic information Para 1: It is important to acquire knowledge throughout your life and understand how much you do not know. Para 2：_____ Para 3: _____ Para 4：One should never cease to learn. Reasons for lifelong learning Ways of lifelong learning Introduction Conclusion Ⅱ. Read the ... ...
