人教版高一英语必修一unit 2 Period 2 Reading.pptVIP

BrE AmE The differences between British English and American English. vocabulary spelling pronunciation autumn fall typhoon tornado I think I guess colour color centre center traveller traveler dance [da:ns] dance[d?ns] not [not] not [na:t] Pre-reading How much do you know about English? It is the official language of many countries, such as USA, England, Canada, Ireland …. It has a long history. There are two kinds of English: AmE and BrE. Many Chinese are learning English. Choose the main idea of the text. A. How to learn English well B. The brief history of Modern English C. The way to England D. The difference between Modern English and Old English Time The development of English AD 450-1150 English was based more on _______. AD 800-1150 English became ____ like German Because those who _____ England spoke first Danish and later French. In the 1600s ____________ made use of a wider vocabulary than ever before. German The history of the English language less ruled Shakespeare Time The development of English In 1620 Some British settlers moved to ________. Later in the 18th century Some British people were taken to _________. From 1765 to 1947 English became the language for ________________________. America Australia government and education Time The development of English By the 19th century The English language was settled. Two big changes in ______________ happened: Samuel Johnson wrote his __________ and Noah Webster wrote ______________________________ __________________ Now English is also spoken as a foreign or second language _____________, ____________, ______ and so on. English spelling dictionary The American Dictionary of the English Language. in South Asia China South Africa Decide whether the statement are true (T) or false (F) according to the passage. 1. English had the most speakers in the 17th century. 2. English develope