冀教版八年级上册英语Unit 4 Being a good learner课文音频

Unit 4 Being a good learner 翻译：第四单元 做一名优秀的学习者

Towards the end of this unit study, you will be able to: 翻译：在本单元学习结束时，你将能够：

talk about learning challenges and find ways to solve them; 翻译：谈论学习中遇到的挑战并找到解决方法；

analyze your learning style and make an improvement plan; 翻译：分析你的学习风格并制定一份提升计划；

use modal verbs to give advice on how to be a good learner. 翻译：用情态动词就如何成为一名优秀的学习者给出建议。

Regarding knowledge, those who are devoted to it learn better than those who are aware of it, and those who enjoy it the most are the best students. 翻译：知之者不如好之者，好之者不如乐之者。

— Confucius 翻译：——孔子

Lesson 1 How to learn physics 翻译：第1课 如何学习物理

Which of the following questions are physics problems? 翻译：以下哪些问题属于物理问题？

Think and tick. 翻译：想一想，勾一勾。

How many oceans are there in the world? 翻译：世界上有多少个大洋？

Why do leaves fall? 翻译：树叶为什么会掉落？

Why can we stand on the ground? 翻译：我们为什么能站在地面上？

What is 5 plus 7? 翻译：5加7等于多少？

Listen to the conversation and fill in the blanks. 翻译：听对话并填空。

I didn't see you last week, Li Lin. 翻译：李琳，我上周没见到你。

What happened? 翻译：发生什么事了？

I had the flu and went to see the doctor. 翻译：我得了流感，去看医生了。

I had to miss school. 翻译：我不得不缺课。

Oh, poor Li Lin. 翻译：哦，可怜的李琳。

How are you today? 翻译：你今天感觉怎么样？

I'm okay now. 翻译：我现在好多了。

I'm happy to be back at school and have my favourite subject today. 翻译：很高兴回到学校，而且今天有我最喜欢的课。

What's your favourite subject? 翻译：你最喜欢的学科是什么？

Physics. 翻译：物理学。

We are learning a lot. 翻译：我们正在学习很多知识。

We're trying to answer some interesting physics questions, such as why apples fall and how we're able to stand on the ground. 翻译：我们试图回答一些有趣的物理问题，例如为什么苹果会掉落，以及我们为什么能够站在地面上。

You are good at physics, Li Lin. 翻译：李琳，你很擅长物理。

For me, it's a challenge. 翻译：对我来说，物理是个挑战，

It's really difficult to understand all the concepts. 翻译：要理解所有概念真的很难。

Can you share some study tips with me? 翻译：你能分享一些学习的技巧吗？

Sure. 翻译：当然可以。

You can focus on the key words. 翻译：你可以关注关键词。

For example, gravity is a force. 翻译：例如，重力是一种力，

It pulls everything towards the centre of the earth. 翻译：它将万物拉向地心。

You should remember the words "force", "pull", and "centre". 翻译：你要记住“力”“拉”“中心”这些词。

You can also compare related concepts to understand their similarities and differences. 翻译：你也可以对比相关概念，理解它们的相同点和不同点。

That sounds reasonable. 翻译：听起来很有道理。

Can you help me study physics? 翻译：你能帮助我学物理吗？

No problem. 翻译：没问题。

What about from 7:00 to 8:30 every Friday evening? 翻译：每周五晚上7点到8点半怎么样？

Okay. 翻译：好的。

Thank you, Li Lin. 翻译：谢谢你，李琳。

See you then. 翻译：到时候见。

UNIT 4 翻译：第四单元

Li Lin is good at physics, but physics is a challenge for Wang Mei. 翻译：李琳很擅长物理，但物理对王梅来说是个挑战。

It is really difficult for her to understand all the concepts. 翻译：对她而言，理解所有概念真的很难。

Wang Mei asks Li Lin to share some study tips with her. 翻译：王梅请李琳分享一些学习技巧。

Li Lin tells Wang Mei to learn physics by focusing on the key words. 翻译：李琳告诉王梅，学习物理要抓住关键词。

They also agree to learn together every Friday evening. 翻译：她们还约定每周五晚上一起学习物理。

Listen to the conversation again and tick the correct answers. 翻译：再听一遍对话，然后勾选出正确答案。

Which is NOT the example Li Lin gives? 翻译：以下哪项不是李琳给出的例子？

Why do apples fall? 翻译：苹果为什么会掉落？

How are we able to stand on the ground? 翻译：我们为什么能够站在地面上？

Why does the earth go around the sun? 翻译：地球为什么会绕着太阳转？

What are the tips from Li Lin for learning physics? 翻译：李琳给出的学习物理的技巧是什么？

Focus on the key words. 翻译：关注关键词。

Do more experiments. 翻译：做更多实验。

Compare related concepts. 翻译：对比相关概念。

Choose the correct statement. 翻译：选择正确的表述。

Li Lin is kind and ready to help others. 翻译：李琳善良且乐于助人。

Wang Mei wants to give up physics. 翻译：王梅想放弃物理。

Li Lin missed school because of her stomachache last week. 翻译：李琳上周因为胃痛缺课了。

Work in pairs. 翻译：两人一组。

Talk about what you can do to solve your learning challenges. 翻译：谈谈你们能做些什么来解决自己在学习中遇到的挑战。

What is your favourite subject? 翻译：你最喜欢的学科是什么？

Maths. 翻译：数学。

Oh... 翻译：哦……

Maths is a challenge for me. 翻译：数学对我来说是个挑战。

Can you share some learning methods with me? 翻译：你能分享一些学习方法吗？

Sure... 翻译：当然可以……

Lesson 2 Karen's hair stood up! 翻译：第2课 卡伦的头发竖起来了！

Look at the pictures below. 翻译：看看下面的图片，

Predict what the diary is mainly about. 翻译：预测这篇日记主要讲了什么。

Read Sandra's diary and complete the table. 翻译：阅读桑德拉的日记，完成表格。

Dear Diary, 翻译：亲爱的日记，

Today at school, we talked to the class about our favourite subjects. 翻译：今天在学校，我们跟全班同学分享了自己最喜欢的科目。

My group talked about art. 翻译：我们小组谈论的是美术。

We each brought a painting to class. 翻译：每个人都带了一幅画到班上。

Mine was a copy of Van Gogh's Sunflowers. 翻译：我带的是凡·高《向日葵》的临摹作品。

"As the saying goes, interest is the best teacher. 翻译：“俗话说，兴趣是最好的老师。

Take me as an example. 翻译：就拿我来举例吧，

My love for art came from my deep interest in Van Gogh's works," I told my class. 翻译：我对美术的热爱，就源于对凡·高作品的浓厚兴趣。”我跟全班同学说道。

Jenny's group talked about their favourite subject — social studies. 翻译：詹妮的小组谈论的是他们最喜欢的学科——社会科学。

Bill showed us many photos of Beijing. 翻译：比尔给我们看了很多北京的照片。

"These remind me of my holidays there," Bill added. 翻译：“这些照片让我想起了在那里度假的日子。”比尔补充道。

Jenny even sang a Chinese song called Jasmine Flower! 翻译：詹妮甚至还唱了一首中文歌《茉莉花》！

They know so much about China. 翻译：他们对中国了解得可真多。

That amazed us. 翻译：那让我们很吃惊。

"The secret of learning social studies well is to fully take part in the topic," Jenny said. 翻译：“学好社会科学的秘诀，就是全身心投入到话题中去。”詹妮说。

Karen's group showed us some physics. 翻译：卡伦的小组给我们展示了一些物理知识。

Tim put some very small tea leaves on a desk. 翻译：蒂姆把一些很小的茶叶放在桌上，

Then Karen combed her hair ten times very quickly. 翻译：然后卡伦快速地用梳子梳了十次头发，

She put the comb beside the tea leaves. 翻译：再把梳子放到茶叶旁边，

The leaves jumped to the comb! 翻译：茶叶竟然跳到了梳子上！

She also made her hair stand up with the comb. 翻译：她还用梳子让自己的头发竖了起来！

Everyone was surprised. 翻译：大家都惊呆了。

Tim explained why. 翻译：蒂姆解释了其中的原理。

Later, Karen said, "Physics is like magic. 翻译：后来，卡伦说：“物理就像魔法一样，

When you get deep into it, you will find it more interesting." 翻译：当你深入钻研下去，就会发现它更有趣。”

Time for bed! 翻译：该睡觉啦！

Sandra 翻译：桑德拉

UNIT 4 翻译：第四单元

Group 翻译：小组

Sandra's group 翻译：桑德拉的小组

Jenny's group 翻译：詹妮的小组

Karen's group 翻译：卡伦的小组

Favourite subject 翻译：最喜欢的学科

social studies 翻译：社会科学

Presentation 翻译：展示的内容

show some paintings 翻译：展示一些画作

show some physics 翻译：展示一些物理知识

Secret of learning 翻译：学习秘诀

fully take part in the topic 翻译：全身心投入到课题中

Read Sandra's diary again and complete the passage with the correct forms of the phrases. 翻译：再读一遍桑德拉的日记，用短语的正确形式完成短文。

remind... of 翻译：使……想起

stand up 翻译：站起来

take... as an example 翻译：拿……举例

take part in 翻译：加入

In today's class, the students talked about their favourite subjects. 翻译：在今天的课上，学生们谈论了自己最喜欢的学科。

Sandra and her group have a deep love for art. 翻译：桑德拉和她的小组深爱美术。

She took herself as an example to show "Interest is the best teacher". 翻译：她以自己为例，说明了“兴趣是最好的老师”这一观点。

Jenny and Bill love social studies. 翻译：詹妮和比尔喜欢社会科学。

Bill's photos reminded him of his holidays in Beijing. 翻译：比尔的照片让他想起了自己在北京的假期。

Jenny sang a Chinese song, Jasmine Flower. 翻译：詹妮唱了一首中文歌《茉莉花》。

She thinks the secret of learning social studies well is to fully take part in it. 翻译：她认为学好社会科学的秘诀是全身心投入到其中。

Karen and Tim's favourite subject is physics. 翻译：卡伦和蒂姆最喜欢的学科是物理。

Karen made her hair stand up with a comb. 翻译：卡伦用一把梳子让自己的头发竖了起来。

Whose favourite subject is the same as yours? 翻译：谁最喜欢的学科和你一样？

Discuss your ways of learning it and write them down. 翻译：讨论你们学习这门学科的方法并将它们写下来。

Useful expressions 翻译：实用表达

I like... because... 翻译：我喜欢……因为……

I fell in love with this subject after an interesting experiment. 翻译：在一次有趣的实验之后，我就爱上了这门学科。

I think learning by doing is a useful way. 翻译：我认为在实践中学习是一种有用的方法。

As for me, ... is the secret. 翻译：对我来说，……是秘诀。

Lesson 3 My learning experiences 翻译：第3课 我的学习经历

Work in pairs. 翻译：两人一组。

Talk about what you are doing well in English learning. 翻译：谈谈你们在英语学习中哪些方面做得不错。

I can pronounce English words well. 翻译：我能把英语单词发音发得很好。

I can sing many English songs. 翻译：我会唱很多英文歌。

Read and tick the main idea of the passage. 翻译：阅读并勾选出文章的主旨。

Good morning! 翻译：早上好！

My name is Li Heng. 翻译：我叫李恒。

I graduated from this school ten years ago, and now I work as a translator. 翻译：十年前我从这所学校毕业，现在是一名翻译。

I am very happy to be here today to share some of my English learning experiences with you. 翻译：今天很高兴能来到这里，和大家分享一些我的英语学习经验。

We should build confidence in our learning. 翻译：我们在学习中应该树立信心。

When I began learning English, I found it so hard. 翻译：我刚开始学习英语的时候，觉得它特别难。

I was afraid to speak in front of the class. 翻译：我不敢在全班同学面前说英语。

But my teacher said, "You can start by making a study plan. 翻译：但我的老师说：“你可以从制定学习计划开始，

Don't worry about making mistakes." 翻译：别担心犯错。”

I followed her tips. 翻译：我听从了她的建议，

I read the words and passages aloud every morning and I tried to speak loudly in class. 翻译：每天早上大声朗读单词和短文，还试着在课堂上大声发言。

I began to feel confident. 翻译：我开始有了信心。

Actually, there are many ways to learn English. 翻译：其实，学习英语的方法有很多。

We may read English stories, newspapers, and magazines. 翻译：我们可以读英文故事、报纸和杂志。

We can join an English club, listen to English songs, or watch TV shows, ads, and the news in English. 翻译：我们可以加入英语俱乐部、听英文歌，或者看英语电视节目、广告和新闻。

Which ways work best for you? 翻译：哪种方法最适合你呢？

Try them and find out! 翻译：不妨都试一试，找到适合自己的方式！

As for me, I wrote about my daily experiences and feelings in my diary. 翻译：对我来说，我会在日记里记录日常的经历和感受。

I watched a lot of English cartoons and movies. 翻译：我观看很多英语动画片和电影。

All these worked. 翻译：这些方法都很有效。

Last but not least, we must try our best to explore ourselves. 翻译：最后同样重要的一点是，我们必须尽自己最大的努力去探索自己。

We can take part in challenging language tasks. 翻译：我们可以参与有挑战性的语言任务。

I was active in many online English forums. 翻译：我积极参加了很多在线英语论坛，

I tried to express my thoughts and ask questions in English. 翻译：试着用英语表达自己的想法、提出问题，

I took part in English contests. 翻译：还参加了英语竞赛。

English became my favourite subject later. 翻译：后来，英语成了我最喜欢的科目。

It's all about hard work. 翻译：这一切都离不开努力。

UNIT 4 翻译：第四单元

How to become a translator 翻译：如何成为一名翻译

How to learn from mistakes 翻译：如何从错误中总结经验

How to develop good methods to learn English 翻译：如何培养学习英语的好方法

Read the sentences, pay attention to the words in yellow and complete the tips for learning. 翻译：阅读以下句子，注意标黄的单词，并完成学习提示。

We should build confidence in our learning. 翻译：我们应该在学习中建立自信。

You can start by making a study plan. 翻译：你可以从制定学习计划开始。

We may read English stories, newspapers, and magazines. 翻译：我们可以读英文故事、报纸和杂志。

We must try our best to explore ourselves. 翻译：我们必须尽自己最大的努力去探索自己。

We use modal verbs (should, may, can, must, etc.) to show the possibility of something, or talk about ability, give advice, and make requests. 翻译：情态动词（should、may、can、must等）用于表示某事的可能性，或用于谈论能力、给出建议、提出请求。

You should follow ______. 翻译：你应该遵循______。

You may read ______. 翻译：你可以读______。

You can ______. 翻译：你能够______。

You must ______. 翻译：你必须______。

Put the sentences in the correct columns. 翻译：将句子放入正确的栏目中。

You must be tired after all that practicing. 翻译：经过这么长时间的练习，你一定很累了吧。

I can solve maths problems quickly. 翻译：我能快速解决数学问题。

This book may not be easy for you. 翻译：这本书对你来说可能不太容易。

You should take notes in class. 翻译：你应该在课堂上做笔记。

We mustn't cheat on tests. 翻译：我们不能在考试中作弊。

We can perform in the gym if you like. 翻译：如果你愿意，我们可以在健身房进行训练。

You should listen to the teachers carefully in class. 翻译：你应该在课堂上仔细听老师讲课。

Making requests 翻译：提出请求

Talking about ability 翻译：谈论能力

Showing the possibility of something 翻译：表明某事的可能性

Giving advice 翻译：给予建议

A 翻译：

Lesson 4 My way, the best way 翻译：第4课 我的方式，最佳方式

Do you usually study alone or in groups? 翻译：你通常是独自学习还是小组学习？

Talk with your partner. 翻译：和你的搭档聊一聊。

Read the passage and answer the questions. 翻译：阅读短文并回答问题。

Hello, class! 翻译：同学们好！

Today, we will work in pairs. 翻译：今天我们要进行结对活动，

We are going to discuss different ways to learn. 翻译：讨论不同的学习方式。

Each one of you will argue that your way is the best. 翻译：每个人都要说明自己的学习方式是最佳的。

Let's start with Li Ming and Wang Mei. 翻译：我们先从李明和王梅开始。

I think self-study is better than other ways of learning! 翻译：我认为自学比其他学习方式都好！

Studying alone helps us focus completely on the material. 翻译：独自学习能让我们完全专注于学习内容。

When we do self-study, we pay all our attention to learning. 翻译：当我们自学时，我们会把所有注意力放在学习上。

I believe group study is better! 翻译：我觉得小组学习更好！

Studying with others makes it possible for us to work together and share our understanding. 翻译：和别人一起学习，我们可以合作并分享自己的理解。

Discussing the topic can help us understand it better. 翻译：讨论课题能帮助我们更好地理解学习内容。

I respectfully disagree. 翻译：恕我不能同意。

Here's why: Studying alone allows us to have full control over our learning environment. 翻译：原因如下：独自学习能让我们完全掌控自己的学习环境。

Some students prefer to study alone with soft music on. 翻译：有些学生喜欢一边听轻音乐一边独自学习。

Besides, we can control when and where we study. 翻译：此外，我们还能自主安排学习的时间和地点。

When we study in a group, we have to find a time that wrok for everyone. 翻译：而我们在组队学习时，就得找到一个适合所有人的时间。

I'm not sure I would agree with that. 翻译：我不太认同这一点。

When we are alone, we may become lazy, or we may direct our attention to other things. 翻译：独自学习时，我们可能会变得懒散，或者把注意力转移到其他事情上。

A study group can help us focus on our studies and motivate us. 翻译：学习小组能帮助我们专注于学习，还能激励我们。

Thank you, Wang Mei and Li Ming, for your great debate. 翻译：谢谢王梅和李明的精彩辩论。

Both of you gave very good reasons for your favourite ways of learning. 翻译：你们俩都为自己喜欢的学习方式给出了很好的理由。

Everyone learns differently. 翻译：每个人的学习方式都不同，

You just find the way that suits you best. 翻译：你们只需要找到最适合自己的方式即可。

UNIT 4 翻译：第四单元

What's the topic of this debate? 翻译：这场辩论的主题是什么？

What's your opinion on this topic? 翻译：你对于这场辩论的观点是什么？

Read the passage again and fill in the form. 翻译：再读一遍短文，填写表格。

Advantages 翻译：优点

Disadvantages 翻译：缺点

Self-study 翻译：自学

have full control over our learning environment 翻译：完全掌控学习环境

Group study 翻译：小组学习

work together and share our understanding 翻译：合作并分享自己的理解

Complete the passage about Danny's learning style with the correct forms of the phrases. 翻译：用短语的正确形式完成关于丹尼的学习方式的文章。

pay attention to 翻译：注意……

have full control over 翻译：对……有充分的把握

agree with 翻译：赞同

prefer to 翻译：更喜欢

I have a mixed learning style. 翻译：我有着混合式的学习风格。

Sometimes I prefer to study alone, but sometimes I study in a group. 翻译：有时候我更喜欢独自学习，但有时候我也会参与小组学习。

I choose to study alone when I want to pay attention to the material. 翻译：当我想专注于学习内容时，就会选择独自学习。

This allows me to focus and do deep reading. 翻译：这能让我集中注意力进行深度阅读，

I can also have full control over my learning environment. 翻译：我还可以完全掌控自己的学习环境。

But when I want helpful or different ideas on the material, I choose group study. 翻译：不过，当我希望从学习内容中获得有用的或不同的观点时，就会选择小组学习。

Every member of this group agrees with or challenges others' opinions. 翻译：小组中的每位成员都会对他人观点表示同意或提出质疑。

This makes it possible for me to come to a new understanding. 翻译：这使我能够形成新的理解。

Think about your own learning style and write a paragraph about it. 翻译：思考你自己的学习风格，并写一段话描述它。

The following questions may help you: 翻译：以下问题可能对你有所帮助：

What learning style do you prefer? 翻译：你更喜欢哪种学习风格？

What do you think are the advantages of this learning style? 翻译：你认为这种学习风格有哪些优点？

How does this learning style help you? 翻译：这种学习风格对你有什么帮助？

Lesson 5 What type of learner am I? 翻译：第5课 我是哪种类型的学习者？

Project 翻译：项目

Read the conversation and answer the questions. 翻译：阅读对话并回答问题。

Dad, I don't think I am a good learner. 翻译：爸爸，我觉得自己不是个优秀的学习者。

What makes you say that? 翻译：为什么这么说呢？

I'm having a hard time in physics and I'm afraid of the maths exam. 翻译：我物理学得很吃力，还害怕数学考试。

You might not be the best in physics and maths, but you communicate well with others and are great at basketball. 翻译：你可能在物理和数学上不是最拔尖的，但你很善于和别人沟通，篮球也打得很棒。

You are a good learner but of a different kind. 翻译：你是个优秀的学习者，只是擅长的方面不一样而已。

What do you mean? 翻译：您的意思是？

Well, no one is perfect, and no two persons are the same. 翻译：其实，人无完人，没有两个人是完全一样的。

People learn in different ways. 翻译：人们的学习方式各不相同。

There are seven types of learners. 翻译：而且学习者分为七种类型。

Oh, what are they? 翻译：哦，都有哪七种啊？

The first type of learners prefers to use pictures and images. 翻译：第一种学习者更喜欢利用图像进行学习；

The second prefers to listen to people talking. 翻译：第二种更喜欢听别人讲解；

The third learns through writing and reading. 翻译：第三种通过阅读和写作进行学习；

The fourth is good at using logic and reasoning. 翻译：第四种擅长运用逻辑和推理；

The fifth likes to learn by touching or doing using their hands or bodies. 翻译：第五种喜欢通过动手操作或亲身体验进行学习；

The sixth prefers to learn in groups. 翻译：第六种更喜欢小组学习；

The last enjoys studying alone. 翻译：最后一种则享受独自学习。

Wow! 翻译：哇！

I can see that I belong to the fifth type, right? 翻译：我感觉自己属于第五种，对吗？

Yes, I think so. 翻译：是啊，我觉得是。

You are physically active. 翻译：你肢体很活跃，

This offers you good opportunities in PE. 翻译：这让你在体育课上很有优势。

A good learner always makes good use of their strengths. 翻译：一名优秀的学习者总会充分发挥自己的长处。

What should I do to help myself better understand physics and maths? 翻译：那我该怎么做才能更好地理解物理和数学呢？

Well, I guess you need more hands-on activities. 翻译：嗯，我觉得你需要参与更多的实践活动。

You can take notes while listening to your teacher. 翻译：你可以在听老师讲课时做笔记，

Help your teacher with physics experiments. 翻译：协助老师完成物理实验，

And study together with other kids. 翻译：还可以和其他同学一起学习。

I want to try it now! 翻译：我现在就想试试！

I feel I can do it. 翻译：我觉得自己能做到。

Thank you, Dad! 翻译：谢谢，爸爸！

UNIT 4 翻译：第四单元

Is Danny good at maths? 翻译：丹尼擅长数学吗？

How many types of learners did Mr Dino refer to? 翻译：迪诺先生提到了多少种类型的学习者？

What advice did Mr Dino give Danny? 翻译：迪诺先生给了丹尼什么建议？

List the types of learners. 翻译：列出学习者的类型。

Interview your group members and figure out what type of learner each one is. 翻译：采访你的组员，弄清楚每个人属于哪种类型的学习者。

Different types of learners 翻译：不同类型的学习者

prefer to use pictures and images 翻译：更喜欢利用图像

Name 翻译：姓名

Type of learners 翻译：学习者的类型

Reason 翻译：原因

Discuss how to make good use of each type of learner's strength. 翻译：讨论如何充分利用每种类型的学习者的优势。

Write down the suggestions. 翻译：写下建议。

As for the second type of learner, you can improve your English by watching English movies. 翻译：对于第二种类型的学习者，你可以通过看英文电影来提高自己的英语水平。

Useful expressions 翻译：实用表达

type of learner 翻译：学习者的类型

be good at 翻译：擅长

Who/What can help you 翻译：谁/什么能帮你

a quick learner 翻译：学习能力强的人

do well 翻译：做得好

Make an improvement plan for yourself and then share it in the group. 翻译：为自己制定一份提升计划，然后在小组中分享。

Understanding cultures I love learning Chinese! 翻译：理解文化 我爱学中文！

Read the passage and answer the questions. 翻译：阅读短文并回答问题。

I'm a student at the Confucius Institute. 翻译：我是孔子学院的一名学生。

Many learners think Chinese is the most difficult language to learn because of its tones and grammar. 翻译：很多学习者认为中文是最难学的语言，因为它的声调和语法。

That may be true, but I think it's also interesting and fun. 翻译：这或许没错，但我觉得中文也很有意思，很有趣。

Here are my tips for learning Chinese. 翻译：以下是我学习中文的一些技巧。

First, don't be afraid to make mistakes. 翻译：首先，不要害怕犯错。

In Chinese, a different tone can mean a totally different word. 翻译：在中文里，声调不同，意思可能就完全不一样。

When I began to learn Chinese, it was so hard for me. 翻译：我刚开始学中文的时候，觉得特别难。

One day, I called a horse (mǎ) mother (mā). 翻译：有一天，我把“马（mǎ）”说成了“妈（mā）”，

That made my friends laugh to tears. 翻译：逗得朋友们哈哈大笑，眼泪都出来了。

But that didn't stop me from trying. 翻译：但那并没有阻止我继续尝试。

I made fun of myself and repeated the words loudly. 翻译：我自嘲了一番，然后大声重复这些词。

After a lot of practice, I can say the tones correctly now. 翻译：经过大量练习，我现在已经能正确发出这些声调了。

Second, use your imagination in learning Chinese. 翻译：其次，学习中文时要发挥想象力。

Chinese characters are like drawings. 翻译：汉字就像图画一样。

They are amazing. 翻译：它们太奇妙了。

I take them as pictures when I am writing the characters. 翻译：我写汉字的时候，会把它们当成图片来看。

There are many interesting findings. 翻译：其中有很多有趣的发现。

It helps me a lot. 翻译：这对我帮助很大。

Third, find out how you learn best. 翻译：第三，找到最适合自己的学习方式。

In China, a primary school student can write about 3,000 Chinese characters. 翻译：在中国，一名小学生就能写出大约3000个汉字，

That's amazing. 翻译：太厉害了。

How can they do it? 翻译：他们是怎么做到的呢？

They listen to songs, play games, or recite rhymes and poems. 翻译：他们听歌、玩游戏，或者背诵童谣和诗歌，

They also read and write a little every day. 翻译：还会每天读一点、写一点。

I tried many ways. 翻译：我尝试了很多方法，

I learned simple Chinese songs and poems. 翻译：学习了简单的中文歌曲和诗歌。

It was so much fun to listen and practice. 翻译：边听边练，乐趣十足。

As my Chinese teacher often says, "Read more, write more, speak more, and listen more." 翻译：就像我的中文老师常说的：“多读、多写、多说、多听。”

I believe I will reach a better level if I practice more. 翻译：我相信只要多加练习，我的中文水平一定会更上一层楼。

UNIT 4 翻译：第四单元

What's the difficult part of Chinese for foreign learners? 翻译：外国人学习中文的难点是什么？

What's the author's attitude toward learning Chinese? 翻译：作者对学习中文的态度是怎样的？

How do you know? 翻译：你是如何知道的？

Read the passage again and complete the mind map. 翻译：再读一遍短文，完成思维导图。

How to learn Chinese 翻译：如何学习中文

Don't be afraid to make mistakes. 翻译：不要害怕犯错。

A different tone can mean a totally different word. 翻译：声调不同，意思可能就完全不一样。

Use your imagination in learning Chinese. 翻译：学习中文时要发挥想象力。

Chinese characters are like drawings. 翻译：汉字就像图画一样。

Find out how you learn best. 翻译：找到最适合自己的学习方式。

Try different ways: listen to songs, play games, recite rhymes and poems, read and write a little every day. 翻译：尝试不同的方式：听歌、玩游戏、背诵童谣和诗歌、每天读一点、写一点。

Look at the following picture and discuss with your partner. 翻译：看下面的图片，和你的搭档讨论一下。

Do you know the Confucius Institute? 翻译：你知道孔子学院吗？

What does it do? 翻译：它是做什么的？

Search for more information about the Confucius Institute and share it with your classmates. 翻译：查找更多关于孔子学院的信息，并与同学分享。

What suggestions can you give to those who are studying Chinese as a foreign language? 翻译：对于那些把中文作为外语学习的人，你能给出什么建议？

Talk with your partner. 翻译：和你的搭档讨论一下。

Learning Tips 翻译：学习小贴士

Some Chinese characters are made of two pieces. 翻译：有些汉字由两部分构成。

One piece gives you a clue to the word's meaning, and the other to the word's pronunciation. 翻译：一部分提示字义，另一部分指示读音。

Self-check 翻译：自我检测

I can talk about learning challenges and find ways to solve them: 翻译：我能够谈论学习中遇到的挑战并找到解决办法：

It is really difficult to understand all the concepts. 翻译：要理解所有的概念真的很难。

When you get deep into it, you will find it more interesting. 翻译：当你深入钻研下去，就会发现它更有趣。

I can analyze and write about my learning style: 翻译：我能够分析并描述自己的学习风格：

No one is perfect, and no two persons are the same. 翻译：人无完人，没有两个人是完全一样的。

I think self-study is better than other ways of learning. 翻译：我认为自学比其他学习方式更好。

I can use modal verbs to give advice on how to be a good learner: 翻译：我能够使用情态动词就如何成为一名优秀的学习者给出建议：

You can start by making a study plan. 翻译：你可以从制定学习计划开始。

We may read English stories, newspapers, or magazines. 翻译：我们可以读英文故事、报纸或杂志。

I can develop my own learning strategies: 翻译：我能够培养自己的学习策略：

Don't worry about making mistakes. 翻译：不要担心犯错。

I watched a lot of English cartoons and movies. 翻译：我观看很多英语动画片和电影。

Improvement needed: 翻译：有待改进：

Fun Time 翻译：趣味一刻

Finding my way 翻译：找到我的方法

In books and lessons, I find my way, 翻译：于书本课堂间，我寻得方向，

As a good learner every single day. 翻译：日日皆以好学之心前行。

Curiosity fuels my eager mind, 翻译：好奇心滋养着我求知的热忱，

Seeking knowledge of every kind. 翻译：探索着世间万般知识宝藏。

I listen keenly with open ears, 翻译：我竖起耳朵，专注倾听，

Absorbing facts that banish fears. 翻译：吸纳那些能驱散畏惧的真相。

I ask questions, never feeling shy, 翻译：我勇于发问，从不羞怯，

To gain understanding, I always try. 翻译：为求得理解，始终不懈尝试。

With perseverance, I face each test, 翻译：凭坚韧之志，直面每一次考验，

Knowing mistakes help me do my best. 翻译：深知错误能助我臻于完美。

With a passion for learning, I am free, 翻译：怀揣学习的热忱，我自在无拘，

Unlocking the doors to success you see. 翻译：你看，我正叩开成功的大门。