高中英语必修5Module 1 British and American English Reading课件.ppt

Introduction Read the emails and say what the writers have in common, and decide which writer is American. Introduction Read the emails and say what the writers have in common, and decide which writer is American. Finish the table. Finish the table. Finish the table. Finish the table. Match the British and American words and phrases in the box. Rewrite the sentences using British words. 1. We really like going on vacation in the fall. We really like going on holiday in the autumn. 2. You don’t need to take the elevator. Our apartment is on the first floor. You don’t need to use the lift. Our flat is on the ground floor. 3. Did you see that truck come out of the gas station? Did you see that lorry come out of the petrol station? 4. Pass me a flashlight, Eddie. I’ve lost my wallet. Pass me a torch, Eddie. I’ve lost my wallet. Module 1 British and American English Grammar, Function Speaking and Writing Special use of the tenses Grammar Activity 1 on page 4 The British say Have you got …? while Americans prefer Do you have …? Many factors have influenced American pronunciation. Some experts believe that the two varieties are moving closer together. Some people now believe that British English will disappear. In the future, there are going to be many “Englishes”. Look! The man is filling his automobile with gas. for是介词，后跟表示时间段since是介词或连词，后跟表示时间点 John has been in China since two weeks ago. John has been in China for two weeks. I have worked hard with my English for all the three senior high years. I have worked hard with my English since I was in senior high. Function Exercises The Future Indefinite Tense: 1)will:表示说话时决定做的事;表示某种预见;有一定的科学根据;用在“I think/expect” 等后的从句中 2)be going to:有迹象表明要发生;事先计划,考虑,安排要做的事. Jim is going to buy a new coat this winter. Look at the dark clouds, it’s going to rain 3)be about to do:表示即将发生的动作. (一般不与时间状语连用,但可与when从句连用) The meeting