《英语七年级第九单元思维导图》
中心主题：Unit 9 When was he born?
I. Vocabulary (词汇)
A. Dates & Time (日期与时间)
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1. Months (月份):
- January (Jan.) - 一月
- February (Feb.) - 二月
- March (Mar.) - 三月
- April (Apr.) - 四月
- May - 五月
- June - 六月
- July - 七月
- August (Aug.) - 八月
- September (Sept.) - 九月
- October (Oct.) - 十月
- November (Nov.) - 十一月
- December (Dec.) - 十二月
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2. Ordinal Numbers (序数词):
- first (1st) - 第一
- second (2nd) - 第二
- third (3rd) - 第三
- fourth (4th) - 第四
- fifth (5th) - 第五
- sixth (6th) - 第六
- seventh (7th) - 第七
- eighth (8th) - 第八
- ninth (9th) - 第九
- tenth (10th) - 第十
- eleventh (11th) - 第十一
- twelfth (12th) - 第十二
- thirteenth (13th) - 第十三
- fourteenth (14th) - 第十四
- fifteenth (15th) - 第十五
- sixteenth (16th) - 第十六
- seventeenth (17th) - 第十七
- eighteenth (18th) - 第十八
- nineteenth (19th) - 第十九
- twentieth (20th) - 第二十
- twenty-first (21st) - 第二十一
- twenty-second (22nd) - 第二十二
- twenty-third (23rd) - 第二十三
- thirtieth (30th) - 第三十
- thirty-first (31st) - 第三十一
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3. Years (年份):
- Reading years (e.g., 1990: nineteen ninety)
- Century (世纪)
B. People & Professions (人物与职业)
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1. Celebrities (名人):
- Actor (演员)
- Actress (女演员)
- Singer (歌手)
- Writer (作家)
- Athlete (运动员)
- Scientist (科学家)
- Musician (音乐家)
- Politician (政治家)
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2. Describing People (描述人物):
- Famous (著名的)
- Important (重要的)
- Talented (有天赋的)
- Great (伟大的)
- Creative (有创造力的)
- Successful (成功的)
- Popular (受欢迎的)
C. Other Useful Words (其他有用的词汇)
- Born (出生)
- Die (死亡) / Died (过去式)
- Start (开始) / Started (过去式)
- Finish (结束) / Finished (过去式)
- Become (成为) / Became (过去式)
- Win (赢得) / Won (过去式)
- Event (事件)
- Important event (重要事件)
- Country (国家)
- City (城市)
II. Grammar (语法)
A. Simple Past Tense (一般过去时)
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1. Regular Verbs (规则动词):
- Add "-ed" to the base form of the verb (e.g., play - played, watch - watched)
- Special cases (e.g., study - studied, stop - stopped)
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2. Irregular Verbs (不规则动词):
- Learn common irregular verb forms (e.g., be - was/were, have - had, do - did, go - went, see - saw, eat - ate, write - wrote)
- Focus on the verbs used in the context of biographies.
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3. Affirmative Sentences (肯定句):
- Subject + Past Tense Verb + Object/Complement (e.g., He played basketball yesterday.)
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4. Negative Sentences (否定句):
- Subject + did not (didn't) + Base Form of Verb + Object/Complement (e.g., He didn't play basketball yesterday.)
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5. Interrogative Sentences (疑问句):
- Did + Subject + Base Form of Verb + Object/Complement? (e.g., Did he play basketball yesterday?)
- Short answers: Yes, he did. / No, he didn't.
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6. WH- Questions (特殊疑问句):
- WH- word + did + Subject + Base Form of Verb + Object/Complement? (e.g., When did he play basketball?)
B. Using "When" to ask about dates (用"When"询问日期)
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1. Structure:
- When was + subject + born? (e.g., When was Shakespeare born?)
- When did + subject + do something? (e.g., When did he write that book?)
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2. Responding to "When" questions:
- He was born on + date. (e.g., He was born on April 23rd, 1564.)
- He did it in + year. (e.g., He wrote that book in 1603.)
- Use ordinal numbers when stating the day of the month.
III. Reading Comprehension (阅读理解)
A. Biographical Texts (传记文本)
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1. Identifying Key Information:
- Birth date and place
- Education
- Achievements
- Important events in their life
- Death date (if applicable)
- Legacy/Impact
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2. Understanding Chronological Order (理解时间顺序):
- Using time expressions (e.g., in, on, at, before, after, then, later, finally)
- Identifying the sequence of events.
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3. Inferring Meaning (推断含义):
- Understanding implied information
- Drawing conclusions based on the text.
B. Reading Strategies (阅读策略)
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1. Skimming (略读):
- Reading quickly to get a general idea of the text.
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2. Scanning (扫读):
- Looking for specific information (e.g., dates, names).
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3. Close Reading (精读):
- Reading carefully to understand the details.
IV. Listening Comprehension (听力理解)
A. Identifying Dates and Events (识别日期和事件)
- Practice listening to dates spoken in English.
- Identify key events described in biographies.
B. Note-Taking (笔记)
- Develop note-taking skills to record important information.
- Use abbreviations and symbols to save time.
V. Speaking (口语)
A. Asking and Answering Questions about Dates of Birth and Events (询问和回答关于出生日期和事件的问题)
- Practice using "When" questions.
- Give full and accurate answers.
B. Describing Famous People (描述名人)
- Use appropriate vocabulary to describe their achievements and qualities.
- Organize your thoughts clearly and logically.
C. Role-Playing (角色扮演)
- Simulate interviews with famous people.
- Practice asking and answering questions spontaneously.
VI. Writing (写作)
A. Writing a Short Biography (写一篇简短的传记)
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1. Structure:
- Introduction: Briefly introduce the person.
- Body: Describe their life, including key events and achievements.
- Conclusion: Summarize their importance and legacy.
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2. Using Simple Past Tense:
- Use past tense verbs to describe past events.
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3. Using Chronological Order:
- Present the information in a logical order.
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4. Providing Details:
- Include specific details to make the biography more interesting.
B. Editing and Revising (编辑和修改)
- Check for grammar and spelling errors.
- Ensure clarity and accuracy.
VII. Culture (文化)
A. Famous People from Different Countries (来自不同国家的名人)
- Learn about famous people from various cultures and backgrounds.
- Understand the impact of culture on their lives and achievements.
B. Historical Events (历史事件)
- Connect the dates and events learned in the unit to historical events.
- Gain a broader understanding of history.
This detailed outline and mind map structure provide a comprehensive overview of the topics covered in Unit 9 of a seventh-grade English textbook, focusing on vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening, speaking, writing, and cultural aspects. It is designed to facilitate learning and retention of the material.