Unit 2 English around the world Warming up and Reading 课件1.pptVIP

Fill in the blanks with proper words according to the text. The English between AD 450 and 1150 was based more on ________. From AD 800 to 1150, those who ruled England spoke first _______ and later _______. At the end of the 16th century, about _________________ people spoke English. Nearly all of them lived in England. German Danish French five to seven million English is also spoken as a foreign or ______ language in many other countries in Africa and ___________. Today, the number of people learning English in China is increasing _______. As a matter of fact, China may have the ______ number of English learners. In 1620 some British settlers moved to _______. In the 18th century, some British people were taken to ________. English began to be spoken in both countries. largest America Australia second South Asia rapidly 2. 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 developed when new settlers and rulers came to Britain. 3. Languages frequently change. 4. The language of the government is always the language of the country. 5. English is one of the official languages used in India. 6. This reading describes the development of the English language. Retell the text. 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 ___ _________. 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