Unit2LanguageReading1课件（译林牛津版必修3）.pptVIP

Unit 2 Language;Reading;Lead-in: 1.Are you good at English? What do you think is the most difficult part of studying English -pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary or something else? 2. Do you think English has always stayed the same? Give some examples.;1. What is the article about? 2. What are the three kinds of English discussed in the article? 3. Is English still changing?;;Fill in the blanks with the following words and dates from the passage;;Reading strategy: reading a history article;Time;Time;True or false:;4. English was used for all official occasions after the Norman Conquest. 5. People from different places sometimes misunderstand each other though they both speak English.;beef;ox- oxen child—children man- men shoe--shoes foot– feet tooth---teeth shoe- shoen house- housen house—houses ;Discussion: Languages borrow words from each other. List some. e.g. Chinese words from English: English words from Chinese: 2. Do you think it possible for Chinese to be the most widely used language some day? Why or why not?;Homework: Do Part E on P25. Read the article in Part B on P97, WB. Prepare for the language items. Learn more about English and its history on this website. /student/2003/030490/eh.htm ;Thank you!