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1、 This unit seeks to give us a better understanding of how English developed and how it is spoken in the world. Which language do you think is the most widely used language in the world? Do you think Chinese can be a world language? Why? Do you know the meaning of “Englishes”?Lets do a small quiz to
2、distinguish the national flags of different countries, and find out the languages spoken in these countries.The U.S.A.Great BritainAustraliaIrelandCanadaSingaporeIndiaSouth AfricaNew ZealandEnglish is spoken in these countries.How much do you know about English?It is the official language of many co
3、untries, such as USA, England, Canada, Ireland .It has a long history.There are two kinds of English: AmE and BrE.Many Chinese are learning English.British English and American English are different in:vocabulary &spelling (e.g. centre/center, colour/color, traveller/traveler).pronunciation,_Chinese
4、BrEAmEliftelevatorpetrolgas, gasolineflatapartmentautumnfallundergroundsubwayeraserrubberfilmmoviefootballsoccerholidayvacationfortnighttwo weeks电梯电梯汽油汽油公寓公寓秋天秋天地铁地铁橡皮橡皮电影电影足球足球假期假期两周两周BrEAmEin the streeton the streetat the weekendon the weekenda quarter past five a quarter after fivein a teamon a t
5、eambe different frombe different thanin the playgroundon the playground1. With your partner, list the countries that use English as an official language.2. Which country do you think has the most English learners?3. Look at the title of the following passage and guess what it is about. Then read it
6、quickly and see if you are right.Development of Englishthe end of the 16th century the next century today peopleEnglandMany other countriesMore people speak in more countriesDevelopment of English1.English had the most speakers in the 17th century. If an American is talking to an Englishman, _.A. Th
7、ey will have almost no difficulty in understandingB. They will have a lot of misunderstandings between each otherC. The American finds it difficult to understand the EnglishmanD. The English man finds it difficult to follow the AmericanWhy does English change over time?Because of cultural communicat
8、ion.Read Para 3 and answer the municationThe history of the English language2. English was based more on German.5. English became less like German Because those who ruled England spoke first Danish and later French.1. Shakespeare made use of a wider vocabulary than ever before.In the 1600s AD 800-11
9、50 AD 450-1150 4. Some British people were taken to Australia.7. English became the language for government and education.8. Some British settlers moved to America.In 1620Later in the 18th century1765-19473. The English language was settled.6. English is also spoken as a foreign or second language.B
10、y the 19th centuryNowRead Para 4 and find out why India takes English as second language.Indiawas ruled by BritainSouth African EnglishSingapore EnglishMalaysian EnglishHong Kong EnglishDo you know any other kinds of English formed for this reason? Samuel Johnson Two important personsOne of the Engl
11、ish languages most profound influences.When Noah was 43, he started writing the first American dictionary. He did this because Americans in different parts of the country spelled, pronounced and used words differently. Noah Webster Decide whether the statement are true (T) or false (F) according to
12、the passage. 2. English developed when new settlers and rulers came to Britain.3. Languages frequently change. 4. The language of the government is always the language of the country.5. English is one of the official languages used in India.6. This reading describes the development of the English la
13、nguage.Retell the text.At first, only people in _ spoke English. Later, people from England _ to other parts, so English began to be spoken in _ _ _. Today, _ people speak English as their _, second or foreign language. _ English speakers _ understand each other but _ _. England movedmany other coun
14、triesmorefirstNativecannot everythingAll languages change when _ communicate with one another. So there are British English, American English, Australian English and so on. They all have their own _. English is also spoken as a foreign or second language in _ _ _. Maybe one day Chinese English will
15、become one of the world English.culturesidentitymany other countries1.Why do you think people all over the world want to learn English?2.Why do you think more people in the world now want to learn Chinese?Some people say that Chinese is amuch more elegant language, so it is more important for us to master it and it is not so necessary to master foreign languages. Do you agree with this opinion and why? Write down your opinion.
