牛津译林版高中英语选修六Unit 3《Understanding each other》（Period Three）课件2.pptVIP

Unit 3 Understanding each other Word power Unit 3 What’s your way to learn and remember English vocabulary? ●Remember the spelling of a word by its pronunciation; ● Remember the spelling of a word by analyzing the formation of the word; ● Remember the meaning of a word by making a sentence with it; It proves that knowing the origin of new words helps remember them. English is one of the most widely-spoken languages in the world and it is used as international working language in many places throughout the world. So it is possible that English borrowed words from other languages. Remember the meaning of a word by studying the origin of the word. These sentences summarize the article. Read them and decide if they are true or false. If it is false, please give the right information. 1.There are so many German words in English because the Germany ruled England for quite a number of years. 2.Many words connected with food and music are from French .The French love food and music. 3.The Arabs are great trades. 4. Italians loves music and arts . 5.There are so many words in English that there is on need to add any in the future. F F T T F Fast reading Read the online article in Part A and try to answer some questions and fill in the table. Why are there so many French words in English ? What was Italy famous for in the 18th century? What does the writer think of the Germans? What were the Arabs great for? 2 3 4 1 English French German Italian Arabic Cultural history Categories of words Language a trade country; Arabic numerals spices, chemicals, animals, food, mathematics Arabic huge collections of artwork; origin of opera music, arts, military Italian clever tools, mechanical equipment, snacks, geological terms German once ruler of England; Cooking is one of their culture/way of life food, jobs entertainment, French Finish Part C. Answers: Italian 2. Arabic 3. food 4. restaurant 5. jobs 6. ball