[00:00.00]Unit 17 I passed!

[00:04.99]1.Listen,read and practice in pairs.

[00:11.83]An important test is coming and LiMeng is very worried.

[00:18.39]He is telling Daniel and Mr.Davis about his worries.

[00:23.85]Mr.Davis:You look worried,LiMENG.Is there any problem? Doyou want to talk?

[00:30.51]LiMeng:Yeah.Mr.Davis.The thing is I've got an important test next week

[00:37.46]but I don't think I'm ready for it.

[00:41.22]Mr.Davis:What subject is it?

[00:44.59]LiMeng:Science.It's always been a difficult subject for me.

[00:50.05]It's not really the knowledge,

[00:53.60]but the language and the lab experiments which give me headaches.

[00:59.25]Daniel:Did you guys do experiments in your school back in China?

[01:04.60]LiMeng:Yes.The science lab used to be my favourite place,

[01:10.24]but now,with all the new terms,everything confuses me.

[01:16.02]Mr.Davis:That's understandable.

[01:19.67]You need to learn two things at a time:the language and the knowledge.

[01:26.23]LiMeng:Yeah.Each time I finish a science class,I feel so tired.

[01:32.40]Daniel:Don't worry.If you read the science textbook

[01:35.48]and use your dictionary more often,

[01:39.24]you'll get used to the terms.

[01:43.08]LiMeng:I hope so.But what shall I do with my test?I've only got a week now.

[01:49.74]Mr.Davis:Take it easy.I'm sure Daniel can help you.

[01:54.60]Science is a strong subject for him.You two can revise together.

[02:01.08]Daniel:Yeah.There's nothing to worry about.Let's get started now.

[02:06.72]4.Listen and act.

[02:11.58]Daniel is telling LiMeng now to revise for his test.

[02:17.95]Daniel:Now,what you can do is to pick out the difficult words you have in the textbook

[02:24.48]and write them and their meanings down in your notebook.

[02:29.47]LiMeng:Yeah?

[02:32.11]Daniel:Then you can take them out whenever you have time and review them.

[02:37.75]LiMeng:Ok,Sounds easy to do.But the book!All the chapters.

[02:44.23]How can I remember all that?

[02:48.07]Daniel:Have you ever tried drawing outlines?

[02:52.23]LiMeng:Outlines?For what?

[02:56.07]Daniel:For all the important facts.They are actually all linked.

[03:01.73]You just need to find the hidden links.

[03:05.78]Then you'll have a map sort of thing in your mind.

[03:10.96]Memorizing the facts will then become easy.

[03:15.40]LiMeng:A map?I've never thought about it before.

[03:20.36]6.Listen and read.

[03:26.24]Learning strategies

[03:30.60]Knowing how to study is like knowing how to fish.

[03:36.16]Fishing and studying both require sets of skills that last a lifetime

[03:43.43]and bring many rewards.

[03:47.29]Just as there are ways to become a better fisherman,

[03:52.15]there are also ways to become a better student.

[03:56.80]Your teachers will help you to become a better student

[04:02.16]by developing very useful learning strategies.

[04:07.33]Learning strategies or study skills,whatever you call them,

[04:13.18]play a vital role for those who want to improve their learning performances and effciency.

[04:20.75]The following 26 letters may help you further create your own ways of learning

[04:28.20]and make your learning more enjoyable.

[04:32.88]Aim at a high goal and try to achieve what you want.

[04:40.63]Be sure to read as many books as you can

[04:46.80]since books can provide you with many things.

[04:51.66]Correspond with your classmates or friends in English.

[04:58.42]Dictionary use can help you improve your English.

[05:05.27]End yoou English problems by practice every day.

[05:12.63]Friends can help you with your spoken English practice.

[05:19.40]Games are fun and can help you to learn English.

[05:26.66]Help others and others will help you in return.

[05:33.82]Imitate what a native speaker says.

[05:40.27]Jot down any good English words,phrases and sentences.

[05:46.41]Know how to communicate with others in English.

[05:52.89]Listen to native speakers,the radio and/or any spoken English.

[06:02.27]Manage your time properly and effeciently.

[06:09.21]Narrate a story in English and share it with your friends.

[06:16.29]Overcome any difficulties and go on learning.

[06:23.06]Push yourself to work hard when you are learning.

[06:29.83]Question yourself and your friends often.

[06:36.20]Recite good sentences and phrases.

[06:42.86]Speak to many people.Talk to your teachers about your learning problems.

[06:53.13]Understand others by listening very carefully.

[07:00.08]Value the work you have done and build your confidence.

[07:07.65]Warble any English songs.Xerox any printed materials.

[07:19.30]Yearn to learn more English.Zest is something you have to bear in mind.

[07:30.25]9.Listen and act.

[07:36.12]It's dinner time.LiMeng is telling everyone he did very well in the test.

[07:43.49]LiMeng:Guess what?I did very well in the test,thanks to Daniel's advice.

[07:50.05]Mr.Davis:I'm glad to hear it.I knew you could do it.You're smart and hard-working.

[07:56.29]Daniel:It's good the map idea worked.

[08:00.37]That's what I always do each time I need to revise.

[08:05.83]Xiaohong:Map idea?What's that?What have you guys been doing?

[08:11.78]LiMeng:Daniel told me to draw an outline for every chapter in my book.

[08:17.24]That way I can form a map in my mind of all the important things I need to know.

[08:23.69]It was good.I can remember so much that way.

[08:28.87]Xiaohong:You used to complain about your memory.Are you really good now?

[08:34.51]LiMeng:Yeah.I never thought about changing my study methods.

[08:39.86]Mrs.Davis:It's good you're learning how to learn.