Unit 1 Section B 2b How can you become a successful learner? Everyone is born with the ability to learn. But whether or not you can do this well depends on your learning habits. Research shows that successful learners have some good habits in common. Creating an interest in what to learn Studies show that if you are interested in something, your brain is more active and it is also easier for you to pay attention to it for a long time. Good learners often connect what they need to learn with something interesting. For example if they need to learn English and they like music or sports, they can listen to English songs or watch sports programs in English. This wade will not get bored. Practicing and learning from mistakes Good learners think about what they are good at and what they need to practice more. Remember, use it or lose it. Even if you learn something well, you will forget it unless you use it. Practice makes perfect. Good learners will keep practicing what they have learned, and they are not afraid of making mistakes. Alexander Graham Bell did not invent the telephone overnight. He succeeded by trying many times and learning from his mistakes. Developing their study skills It is not enough to just study hard. Good learners know the best way they can study. For example they may take notes by writing down key words or by drawing mind maps. They also look for ways to review what they have learned. They may do this by reading their notes every day or by explaining the information to another student. Asking questions Good learners often ask questions during or after class. They even ask each other and try to find out the answers. Knowledge comes from questioning. Learning is a lifelong journey because every day brings something new. Everything that you learn becomes a part of you and changes you, so learn wisely and learn well. Unit2 Section B 2b The spirit of Christmas. Many would agree that when we think of Christmas we probably think of gifts, Christmas trees and Stanta Claus.But behind all these things lies the true meaning of Christmas:the importance of sharing and giving love and joy to people around us.The story in A Christmas Carol is perhaps the best example of this. A Christmas Carol is a famous short novel written by Charles Dickens.It is about an old man named scrooge who never laughs or smiles.He is mean and only thinks about himself.He doesnt treat others nicely.He just cares about whether he can make more money and he hates Christmas.One Christmas Eve, Scrooge sees the ghost of Jacob Marley his dead business partner. Marley used to be just like Scrooge, so he was punished after he died.He warns a Scrooge to change his ways if he doesnt want to end up like him.He also tells Scrooge to expect three spirits to visit him. That night, three goats visit Scrooge.First the Ghost of Christmas past takes him back to his childhood and reminds Scrooge of his happier days as a child.Then the second spirit, the Ghost of Christmas Present,takes him to see how others are spending Christmas this year. Everyone is happy, even poor people.The last one, the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come, takes him to the future.Scrooge sees that he is dead, but nobody cares.He is so scared that he wakes up in his bed and finds out it is only the next morning- Christmas Day! He decides to change his life and promises to be a better person.He happily celebrates Christmas with his relatives.He also gives gifts to people in need.He now treats everyone with kindness and warmth, spreading love and joy everywhere he goes.And that is true spirit of Christmas! Unit 3 Section B 2b Could You Please.? When you visit a foreign country, it is important to know how to ask for help politely. For example, you may ask Where are the restrooms? or Could you please tell me where the restrooms are? These are similar requests for directions. Both are correct, but the first one sounds less polite. That is because it is a very direct question. It is not enough to just ask a question correctly. We also need to learn how to be polite when we ask for help. Good speakers change the way they speak in different situations. The expressions they use might depend on whom they are speaking to or how well they know each other. It is all right to ask direct questions to your classmates because you know them well. However, if you say to your teacher, When is the school trip?, this might sound impolite. But if you say Excuse me, Mr. West. Do you know when the school trip is?, this will sound much more polite. Usually apply to questions or longer. They include expressions such as Could you please.? or May I ask.?It sounds more polite to say, Peter, could you please tell me your e-mail address? than Peter, tell me your e-mail address. Sometimes we even need to spend time leading into a request. For example, we might first say to a stranger, Excuse me, I wonder if you can help me or Im sorry to trouble you, but.before asking for help. It might seem more difficult t。