Unit2sportseventsreading（牛津译林版必修4）.ppt

;Lead-in: Since you have learnt english for several years, what do you know about the development or history of English language? 2.What do you think is the most difficult part of studying English--pronunciation, grammar,vocabulary or something else? ;3.Do you think English has always stayed the same? Give some examples to domenstrate your point . 4. How did these changes happen? ;;Reading strategy: reading a history article;Time;Middle English; lift up;reply ;man- men shoe—shoes Foot – feet house—houses tooth — teeth glass — glasses Child — children ;beef;Modern English ;;;Retelling;Middle English; English has many c_________ rules because it is _____ ___ of the rules and vocabulary each group of people b_______ to Britain with them. At the very beginning, British people spoke C_____. Then, three Germanic tribes:______ ______ ______ and V_____ from Scandinavian countries invaded Britain and brought with them their languages. The language they created is the_____ English. Old English c___________ of an Anglo-Saxon base p_____ words from the languages of Denmark and Norway.; Old English was the ______ language of England until the 12th century when Normans i________ England and _____ ______ of the Country. The Normans spoke F_____ which had an i______ on English although it did not r____ English as the first language. In 1399, H_________ became King of England and he used English for all o________ occasions. Modern English began during the R__________ in the 16th century. Pronunciation u_________ huge changes during this period. However, this is not _____ ____ of the changes. It’s certain that this p________ will continue. ;Discussion;;exercise;;