在前几版成功的基础上,NorthStar 第四版继续通过无缝整合纸质版和在线内容,以新颖、更新的当代主题吸引和激励学生。五个级别的 NorthStar 系列通过无缝整合引人入胜的纸质版和在线内容,吸引学生,并帮助他们实现学业和个人目标,从而应对 21 世纪的挑战。阅读和写作部分旨在挑战学生超越基础理解,进行更高层次的分析。《NorthStar》第四版(NorthStar 4th Edition)是一套广受欢迎的英语学习教材系列,由Pearson Education出版,专注于提升学习者的听力和口语技能,同时兼顾阅读、写作及批判性思维能力的培养。该系列适合中高级英语学习者(如大学生或成人),尤其针对备考托福、雅思等标准化考试的学生,内容设计注重学术与实用场景的结合。
教材结构与特点
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主题单元设计
每个单元围绕一个全球化或社会性主题展开(如科技、文化、环境、心理学等),旨在激发学习兴趣并促进跨文化交流。例如:-
Technology & Innovation
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Ethics in Business
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Climate Change
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Identity and Society
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技能模块整合
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听力(Listening & Speaking分册):
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真实语料(如TED演讲、学术讲座、访谈等)。
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技巧训练:如主旨抓取、细节推断、笔记记录等。
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阅读与写作(Reading & Writing分册):
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学术文章分析、议论文写作框架、词汇扩展。
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第四版核心升级
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数字化资源:配套在线平台(MyEnglishLab)提供互动练习、音频视频资源及自动评分系统。
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批判性思维(Critical Thinking):每单元设讨论问题,引导学习者分析观点、构建逻辑论证。
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学术技能强化:新增学术写作模板、演讲技巧及研究型任务。
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评估与反馈
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单元末包含自测题(Self-Assessment)。
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教师用书提供测试题库及课堂活动建议。
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适用对象
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学生:适合CEFR B1-C1水平(中级到高级),备考托福、雅思的学生可针对性提升学术英语能力。
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教师:教材提供详细教案、课堂互动设计及多媒体资源,适合注重任务型教学法(Task-Based Learning)的课堂。
分册与级别
第四版延续分级体系,共5个级别(从基础到高级):
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Introductory
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Basic/Low Intermediate
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Intermediate
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High Intermediate
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Advanced
每级别分《Listening & Speaking》和《Reading & Writing》两册,可单独或搭配使用。
优势与评价
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真实语料:选用TED演讲等当代内容,增强学习与现实场景的关联性。
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多模态学习:结合文本、音频、视频及在线练习,适应多样化学习风格。
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学术导向:突出学术英语技能,助力留学或高等教育需求。
使用建议
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自学:利用在线平台完成练习,重点模仿听力中的语音语调,参与口语录音任务。
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课堂教学:采用小组讨论、辩论等形式活化单元主题,结合写作任务深化输出能力。
NorthStar 是一门强化的美式英语综合技能课程。它将批判性思维和学术技能与语言发展相结合,并通过真实且引人入胜的内容吸引学生。它旨在帮助学生为大学水平和大学学习的要求做好准备。
术语表
纸质版或电子版产品可能包含以下一个或多个组件。
印刷
纸质版产品将发送给客户。纸质书籍可能包含电子版组件,可通过封面内侧的刮开码访问。
学生用书:提供完整版或分册版的教材
练习册:提供完整版或分册版的练习册
电子书:学生可以通过在线或移动设备访问的电子书数字版。
在线练习:额外的互动活动,用于巩固纸质或电子书课程,并将成绩报告单记入成绩册。例如:MyEnglishLab、Pearson English Connect、Pearson English Portal Practice。
数字资源:根据产品的不同,资源可能包括应用程序、音频程序、视频和其他学生资源。
数字
数字产品通过电子邮件发送给客户。这些产品可能是访问代码或数字资料的链接。
电子书:学生可以通过在线或移动设备访问的电子书数字版。
在线练习:额外的互动活动,用于巩固纸质或电子书课程,并将成绩报告单记入成绩册。例如:MyEnglishLab、Pearson English Connect、Pearson English Portal Practice。
数字资源:根据产品的不同,资源可能包括应用程序、音频程序、视频和其他学生资源。
Building on the success of the previous editions
NorthStar Fourth Edition continues to engage and motivate students with new and updated contemporary topics delivered through a seamless integration of print and online components.The five-level NorthStar series engages students through a seamless integration of compelling print and online content and empowers them to achieve their academic and personal goals in order to meet the challenges of the 21st century. The Reading & Writing strands are designed to challenge students to move beyond basic comprehension to higher-level analysis.
NorthStar is an intensive, American English, integrated skills course. It incorporates critical thinking and academic skills with language development and engages students through authentic and compelling content. It is designed to prepare students for the demands of college level and university study.
Glossary Terms
A Print or Digital product may contain one or more of the components below.
Print
Print products are shipped to customers. A print book may have a digital component, which can be accessed through a scratch off code inside the front cover.
Student Book: Coursebook available in full or split editions
Workbook: Practice book available in full or split editions
eBook: Digital version of the book that students can access online or via a mobile device.
Online Practice: Extra interactive activities that reinforce the print or ebook lessons and reports to a gradebook. Ex. MyEnglishLab, Pearson English Connect, Pearson English Portal Practice.
Digital Resources: Depending on the product offering resources could include an app, audio program, video, and additional student resources.
Digital
Digital products are sent to customers via email. These could be Access Codes or links to digital materials.
eBook: Digital version of the book that students can access online or via a mobile device.
Online Practice: Extra interactive activities that reinforce the print or ebook lessons and reports to a gradebook. Ex. MyEnglishLab, Pearson English Connect, Pearson English Portal Practice.
Digital Resources: Depending on the product offering resources could include an app, audio program, video, and additional student resources.
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