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课件网) Welcome to the unit & Reading—Reading comprehension Unit 4 Never too old to learn 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。 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 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 magazine and complete the chart below. 1. True or False (1)The ability to admit there being much to learn is a strength.( ) (2)Acquiring knowledge is only to better understand the world.( ) (3)What you can see is more important than what you can’t see.( ) (4)According to Confucius，to recognize what you don’t know is wisdom.( ) T F F T Activity 2 Careful- reading for details Ⅰ.Read Para.1 and do the following exercises. 2．What does “this” in Line 5 refer to 3. How does the author justify his argument？ It means there is much, as an individual, you don’t know. comparison simile(比喻) quotes examples 4. “When you know a thing，to recognize that you know it; and when you do not know a thing，to recognize that you do not know it—that is wisdom.”(翻译) 知之为知之，不知为不知，是知也。 ———孔子 5.What’s the author’s purpose in mentioning the example of drawing a still life A．To stress that the blank spaces are impressive. B．To support the idea that what you can’t see is vital as well. C．To explain how the teacher helped the author with drawing. D．To reveal blank spaces are much more important in drawing. √ According to Para.2, we need to remain lifelong learners because of _____. Specifically, _____ and _____ are in constant change, so it is essential and beneficial for us to keep pace with the latest development by refreshing our knowledge through lifelong learning. 1. Fill in the blanks. Ⅱ.Read Para.2 carefully and do the following exercise. the rapidly changing world the study and work environments the production of knowledge 2.What will you be exposed to as you progress through life You will be exposed to many new ideas, beliefs, practices and learning experiences. 3. ... ...
