Module4WhichEnglishPeriodOneIntroduction,ReadingandVocabulary课件（外研版选修8）.ppt

The Speak Good English Movement The Speak Good English Movement is a nationwide movement to encourage Singaporeans to speak grammatically correct English that is universally understood.①It is to get Singaporeans to speak English with confidence at work，at home and at play. ; Each year，new themes are developed to ensure the movement continues to be relevant to the lives of Singaporeans.This years key message is simply “I can”．“There are times when Singaporeans complain，but②if we stop to take stock of our achievements，we may be left behind one day.So yes，I can，you can and we can，speak and use good English，as individuals and as a country.” This year，the Speak Good English Movement is targeting Singaporeans in the workforce who need to communicate with other Singaporeans as well as;international visitors.In particular，the Movement is focusing on service and retail staff.③These are the people we meet every day as soon as we step out of our homes—on buses，in restaurants，in shops，and hospitals，as well as in places of interest.The Movement also aims to reach out to parents and teachers who play important roles in the learning and use of good English by the youths. 60% of people interviewed said they knew the Speak Good English Movement.More importantly，all the;people who were aware of the Movement said that it has increased their awareness of the importance of speaking good English.The main motivation for speaking good English was to express themselves better and to be better understood by others. The Singapore Retailers Association，a partner of the Movement，is also beginning a new training program called “Service English for Retail Professionals” to raise the level of spoken English among retail staff. ;佳句仿写一二三 ①他的话让我们想起了学校生活。 His words get us to think of our school life. ②如果你成为一名职业运动员，你将会出名，全世界的人都会认识你。 If you become a professional athlete，you will