湖南省醴陵二中高一英语课件：M3U2 Word power.ppt

Russia Russian Formal and informal English Since English is the most widely spoken language in the world, what two types can be divided into based on the situation in which the language is used? Formal English is more common in writing than in speaking. For example in notices, announcements and business letters; Informal English is more common in speaking than in writing. It is usually spoken with family and friends. Comparison and Contrast Make a comparison and contrast between formal English and informal English on page 26. To judge which is the better expression. 1. (To a professor you first meet) □ Hi, Bob. Fancy meeting you here. □ Good morning, Mr. Mosley. How are you? 2. (To a close friend) □ Mr. Wells, would you be kind enough to pass me the salt? □ Could you possibly pass me the salt? □ Pass me the salt, Jack. Read a letter to Mr. Smith, a park manager. Rewrite it in formal English using the words in the textbook. Checking Answers Dear Mr. Smith, I want to speak to you about (draw your attention to) the condition of the playground. People are throwing their garbage everywhere. They leave rubbish on the ground instead of using the garbage cans. This is a danger to kids (children). Yesterday, a 6-year-old kid (child) fell and cut his hand on a broken bottle. The boy was taken to hospital. Also, the garbage makes the playground look dirty, and no one wants to go there. I would like you handle this problem right away (appreciate it if you would solve this problem immediately). For example, you should buy more garbage cans and stop (prevent) people from littering. Please think about my suggestions (take my suggestions into consideration) . I am waiting for (looking forward to) your answer. Best regards Jerry Broker Homework The students are required to find more examples of words between Formal English and Informal English. You can surf the internet to try to find them or look them up i