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 * How Do I Love Thee? 　　How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. 　　I love thee to the depth, breadth and height 　　My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight 　　For the ends of Being and ideal Grace. 　　I love thee to the level of every day‘s 　　Most quiet need, by sun and candlelight. 　　I love thee freely, as men strive for Right; 　　I love thee purely, as they turn from Praise. 　　I love with thee a passion put to use 　　In my old griefs, and with my childhood’s faith. 　　I love thee with a love I seemed to lose 　　With my lost saints, I love thee with the breath, 　　Smiles, tears, of all my life! and, if God choose, I shall but love thee better after death. Lead-in: 1. Are you good at English? What do you think is the most difficult part of studying English -pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary or something else? 2. Do you think English has always stayed the same? Give some examples. 1. What is the article about? 2. What are the three kinds of English discussed in the article? 3. In what way is English still changing? Read and answer the questions. English and its history Old English, Middle English and Modern English. English is still changing in many ways, such as in vocabulary and pronunciation. The Development of English Kinds Time Events Old English Before the middle of the 5th century Then At the end of the 9th century By the 10th century Middle English In 1066 By the latter half of the 14th century In 1399 Modern English During the Renaissance in the 16th century People in Britain all spoke a language called Celtic. The Vikings moved to Britain and brought their languages. Old English was the official language of England. The Normans defeated England and took control of the country. English was used by all classes in England. Henry IV became King of England and used English for all official events. Modern English appeared. Two Germanic groups occupied Britain. Time chart 10th end of 9th then before 5th