必修一第二单元课件.ppt

2. Skimming: Go through the whole passage and choose the right main idea of each paragraph. ( ) The development of English as native language. ( ) Describes the spread of English in the world. ( ) Tells us native speakers can understand each other but not everything. ( ) English is spoken as a foreign or second language in many countries. ( ) The language finally was settled. Step III: While- reading Paragraph 1： Q1： Why was English spoken in many countries in the 17th century? Because people from England made voyages to conquer other parts of the world since then. Voyage 航海，航行 Make a voyage / make voyages to… 航海去…… Voyage: 海上旅行 Journey: 远距离陆上旅行 Trip: 短途短期旅行 Tour: 观光旅行或巡回比赛、演出 Travel: 长距离旅行或国外旅行 Main idea: Describes the spread of English in the world. Paragraph 2： Q2: Does the English speakers use the same kind of language? No. Q3: Can they understand each other? Yes. Q4: How to say “flat” in American English? Apartment. Main idea: Tells us native speakers can understand each other but not everything. Paragraph 3 Q5: Why has English changed over time? All languages change and develop when cultures meet and communicate with each other. Q6: Why was Shakespeare able to make use of a wider vocabulary than ever before? The new settlers (Danish French) enriched the English language and especially its vocabulary. Main idea: The development of English as native language. Paragraph 4 What gave a separate identity to American English spelling? The American Dictionary of the English Language by Noah Webster. Main idea: The language finally was settled. Paragraph 5 Why does India has a very large number of fluent English speakers? Because Britain ruled India from 1765 to 1947. Main idea: English is spoken as a foreign or second language in many countries. Answer keys for Ex. 3/4 on page 11: E3: come up At present Because of such as make use of E4: 1. in/ on 2. at/ on 3. past/ after 4. in/ on 5. from/ than 6. in/ on Language p