Unit-11-On-Becoming-a-Better-Student.ppt

Unit 11
On ing a Better Student
Pre-reading Task
Use some words (adjectives, nouns, etc.) to describe the important characteristics of a good teacher or a good student.
Who are the readers the article aimed at originally?
The author Donna Farhi Schuster
A certified yoga teacher from the San Francisco Bay Area(旧金山湾区)
Acclaimed and internationally recognized
Her other works
Structural analysis of the text
Part I Paragraphs 1-2
The introductory part states what the writer expects from her students – learn how to learn by themselves.
Part II Paragraphs 3-9
The writer discusses the qualities good students have.
Part III Paragraph 10
The writer gives more tips for the aspiring student.
Words and Expressions -1
repository
(1) a place where things are deposited, stored, or offered for sale, depository, storehouse 仓库
. The great hall serves as a temporary repository for donated clothing.
The World Wide Web has e a vast
repository for digital information.
(2) (fig.) an abundant source or supply, storehouse 知识宝库
. A book is a repository of wisdom, mystery, and truth.
Words and Expressions -2
partake (vi.) partook, partaken
(1) to receive, take, or have a share or portion (usually fol. by of)
. Would you like to partake of a little wine with us?
(2) to take or have a part or share along with others; participate (usually fol. by in)
. He won't partake in the victory celebration.
partake in each other’s joys and sorrows 同甘共苦
partake in each other’s grief 同病相怜
(3) to have something of the nature or character (usually fol. by of) 有些,带有
. feelings partaking of joy and surprise 惊喜交集的感情
Words and Expressions -3
receptivity n.
. their receptivity to the proposal
receptive adj.
(1) able or quick to receive knowledge, ideas, etc.
. It is said that a child is quick at learning for he has a receptive mind.
(2) willing or inclined to receive suggestions, offers, etc.
. Every man wants his wife to be a receptive listener.
Words and Expressions -4