Module 7 English for you and me Unit 2 We all own English 课件.pptVIP

2. The reason why English is spoken everywhere is that in the nineteenth century, English became the language of world trade. The reason why … is that … ……的原因是…… e.g. The reason why he doesn’t come here today is that he is ill. 3. Will the importance of English last? the importance of ……的重要性 e.g. We all know the importance of studying. 4. As China continues to grow, many people think that Chinese will become as common as English by the middle of the twenty-first century. as 随着…… as … as… 和……一样…… 表原级比较 e.g. The old man is as strong as a young man. 5. More and more schools in Europe are teaching Chinese as a foreign language, together with some European languages. together with…与……一起，连同 e.g. He collects coins, together with stamps and postcards. Mr Smith together with his son is going to Shanghai next week. 6. Even though we speak different types of English, we all part of an international club. even though 虽然，尽管 e.g. Even though he is excellent, he study hard. Write notes about the following questions: How many people speak Chinese in China? How many people speak Chinese outside China? Where are they? Who is learning Chinese outside China? Do you think people will speak Chinese as an international language in the future? Why? Based on your notes, decide if Chinese will become more important in future. Write an introduction to state your point of view. Organize your notes into sentences and paragraphs. Use facts to support your opinions. Finish your composition with a conclusion. 1. The reason ____ you hear the sound first is that the sound travels faster than the light. A. that B. where C. which D. why 2. Mr Smith together with his students ____ having an English class. A. be B. is C. are D. am D C 3. I know ____ two ways to improve your living situation.