语言归属于讲这一语言的人.ppt

Read and Simulate 6 I think there is a good prospect of change in that direction. ? We all think there is a good prospect of economic development in that direction. 全世界都看好中国经济发展的前景。 ? 他们再次获得比赛胜利的希望不大。 Now you try Read and Simulate To the whole world there is a good prospect of the development of China’s economy. ? There’s not much prospect of their winning the game again. ? KEY Passage II Guess Who’s Not Coming to Dinner? Related Information Intensive Study Practice Related Information While there are certainly many more varieties of English, American and British English are the two varieties that are taught in most ESL / EFL programs. Generally, it is agreed that no one version is “correct”. However, there are certainly preferences in use. The most important rule of thumb is to try to be consistent in your usage. If you decide that you want to use American English spellings then be consistent in your spelling (i.e. The color of the orange is also its flavour – color is American spelling and flavour is British), this is of course not always easy – or possible. The following guide is meant to point out the principal differences between these two varieties of English. Differences between American and British English Related Information Use of the Present Perfect ? In British English the present perfect is used to express an action that has occurred in the recent past that has an effect on the present moment. For example: ? I’ve lost my key. Can you help me look for it? ? In American English the following is also possible: I lost my key. Can you help me look for it? ? In British English the above would be considered incorrect. However, both forms are generally accepted in standard American English. Other differences involving the use of the present perfect in British English and simple past in American English include already, just and yet. Related Information British English: ? I’ve just had lunch. ? I’ve already seen that film. ? Have you finish