英语：Module 6 《Why Do We Need Dictionaries》课件（外研社版选修9）.pptVIP

* 1.What can you see in the picture? 2. Does everybody have a dictionary? 3. How often do you use your dictionary? 4. When do you usually refer to your dictionary? Think of as many words connected with dictionaries as possible refer to … look up…. consult… hard paper… Read the questions and add an extra example What part of speech is the word? Example: (1) dictionary (none) (2) ____________ 2. Is the plural form irregular? Example: (1) man-men (2) __________ 3. Does it usually have a capital letter? Example: (1) Monday (2) _________ 4. Does the word have more than one meaning? Examples: (1)book (2)___________ 5. Are there any synonyms (words with the same meaning)? Examples: (1)fast-quick (2) ___________ write sheep-sheep Muslim rival tired-exhausted Complete the sentences in Part 2 with the words in the box commonly correctly explanation expression history main In addition, a good dictionary should have the following: At least one sentence or _____________ with the word used __________ A(n) ___________ of any special uses of the word Any words which are ___________ used in combination with the word The ___________ of the word– does it come from Latin, Greek, etc.? Other words which are derived from the headword (i.e.the ________ word) expression correctly explanation commonly history main Samuel Johnson Have you heard of his name? How do you know about Samuel Johnson? What do you think he is? Read Passage 1 quickly and answer the questions 1. During the 18th century, where were the best dictionaries produced? France and Italy 2. How many years did it take to produce the dictionaries? About 9 years 3. What kind of faults did Samuel Johnson’s dictionary have? Old-fashioned; no help with pronunciation; use old spellings basic critic illustrate obscure omit quotation simplified The _________ of something is what it starts with. A _________ is someone who writes about books, plays,etc. and gives their opinions of them. Something that is ____________ ha