高中英语必修一-Unit2-English-around-the-world.ppt

7. From 1765 to 1947 English became the language for government and education in India. 8. America has the largest number of English learners. 9. English had the most speakers in the 17th century. 10. English developed when new settlers and rulers came to Britain. T F F T 11. Languages frequently change. 12. The language of the government is always the language of the country. 13. English is one of the official languages used in India. 14. This reading describes the development of the English language. F T T F 1. What is the clue of the passage? 2. When did people from England begin to move to other parts of the world? Time. In the 17th century. Read the text carefully and answer the following questions. 3. Why does India have a large number of English speakers? India was ruled by Britain from 1765 to 1947. And during that time English became the language for government and education. At first, only people in ________ spoke English. Later, people from England _______ to other parts, so English began to be spoken in ______ _____ _________. Today, _______ people speak English as their _____, second or foreign language. _______ English speakers _____ understand each other but ____ ___________. Retell the text. England moved many other countries more first Native can not everything All languages change when ________ communicate with one another. So there are British English, American English, Australian English and so on. They all have their own ________. English is also spoken as a foreign or second language in _____ ____ _______. Maybe one day Chinese English will become one of the world English. cultures identity many other countries Thinking Will Chinese English become one of the world Englishes? “Only time will tell”. Do you think it matters what kind of English you learn? Why? 2. Why do you think people all over the world want to learn English?