[名校联盟]云南省红河州弥勒县庆来学校高一英语《Learning about language》课件.pptVIP

Learning about language Discovering useful words and expressions Page11, Exercise1 petrol a word for gas in British English voyage long trip by sea or in space identity who or what somebody or something is the latter Page11, Exercise1 the second of two things or people already mentioned fluent able to speak or write a language well actually In fact frequently often gradually not sudden Page11, Exercise 2 It is not easy for a Chinese person to speak English as fluently as a native English speaker. One reason is that English has a large vocabulary. It also has different usage in different English speaking countries. If you use “flat” instead of “apartment”, people in America will know you have learned British English. If you use the word “elevator” instead of “lift” in Britain, people will know you have studied American English. Page11, Exercise 4 at / on, past / after, in / on, from / than 1.There are so many people in / on the street. 2. His brother is in / on the most famous football team in England. 3. Are there many children playing in / on the playground? 4. As we know, British English is a little different from / than American English. 5.They are going to have a party at / on the weekend. 6. We will leave for the airport at a quarter past / after five. Compare British American in on at on past after from than Page11, Exercise 3 “Will you come up to my flat?” asked the spider to the fly. “At present it’s so pleasant to look down from so high. Because of the clear sky it’s possible to see Buildings such as theatres and hotels by the sea. So won’t you please make use of this chance to look?” The fly agreed immediately without a second thought. But as soon as she went up with a step so light that day, The spider caught and ate her and she was never seen again! Page 49, exercise 3 Visit