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Learning Strategies:
Unit 1
1)Predicting before reading based on the given key words
2)Summarising what you have read to get a clearer idea
3)Making use of lexical chunks to help vocabulary learning
4)Expanding vocabulary by using suffixes
5)Using adverbs to help express yourself in a logical way
6)Reviewing the grammatical rules by applying
7)Reflecting on the learning process under guidance
Unit 2
1)Skimming for the main idea by understanding the topic sentences
2)Identifying the part of speech of a word by examining its English explanation
3)Changing the part of speech of a word by adding different suffixes
4)Revising grammar by making comparison
5)Writing by imitating the features of the text
6)Searching for specific information while reading by using scanning
7)Reflecting on the learning process under guidance
Word Builder
essential: 必要的,重要的,基本的
Reading Land
Before Reading
1.Omitted.
2.Omitted.
Reading
1.They do not mean the same. Although both of the two “average” are used as adjectives, the first “average”means “普通的；一般的” while the second one means “典型的；正常的”.
2.Yes. Because this is a “how-to” passage with suggestions.
3.“Them” refers to “your mistakes”.
4.The last paragraph functions as a conclusion.
5.（Complex sentences)
1)You can receive better grades if you want to.(https://www.daowen.com)
2)Set a goal that you want to achieve in one week or by the end of this term.
3)When you keep it in mind , it will motivate you to learn.
4)You may find you can work harder when you focus on a target.
5)Make sure that your goal is realistic and that you keep working towards it.
6)Whatever you decide to do , never give up！
7)They help you remember what he or she says and mean less work later.
8)Go over your notes as soon as you can after class.
9)Review the important points that are mentioned in class as well as the points that you remain confused about.
10)If you review these regularly , the material will become more meaningful and you will remember it longer.
11)That means your mistakes are quite important and will actually help you learn.
12)The result of a test can show what you have learned about a subject.
13)There are other techniques that might help you with your study.
14)You will probably discover many others after you have tried these.
（Compound-complex sentences)
1)Perhaps you are an average student with average intelligence and you think you will never be a top student.
2)Listen to what the teacher says in class carefully and take notes at the same time.
3)Record your mistakes, think about them and get to know why you have made the mistakes.
4)The world won’t end if you don’t pass a test , so don’t worry too much about a single test.
5)Tests provide grades, but they also let you know what you need to spend more time studying.
After Reading
1.D E H C B I
2.Setting a goal is to:1)motivate you to learn 2)work harder
Planning your time for:3)relaxation, hobbies and entertainment
Taking notes to:1)remember what the teacher says 2)work less later
Going over your notes to:1)review the important points 2)review the confusing points
Learning from mistakes means:2)not to be afraid of them
The result of a text can show:1)what you have learned about a subject
2)what you need to spend more time studying
3.（for reference)
This passage discusses the importance of having good study habits.
According to the writer, students can do the following things to receive better grades. They can make full use of the dictionaries, learn from their mistakes, review regularly, set a goal for themselves, plan the time carefully, take notes, and so on.
Only by trying these habits can students discover other habits that are more suitable to improve their study. Keep this in mind: “The fittest is the best！”