外研版英语必修5课件：Module 1 cultural corner.pptVIP

?Step one：Fast Reading Read the passage “The Man Who Made Spelling Simple” and finish the following tasks.. True (T) or False (F). ① In English the spelling of words always represents the sound. ( ) ② Noah Webster graduated from Cambridge University in 1778. ( ) ③ By the 1850s ,The Elementary Spelling Book had sold one million copies altogether. ( ) ④ The letter s in the word island is silent . ( ) ⑤ American Dictionary of the English Language is the No.1 dictionary for the world.( ) F F T F F not always Yale a year American students G2 2. Read the passage again and choose the best answers. 1. What is Webster best known for? ( ) A. The Elementary Spelling Book. B. Fighting against the British C. Simplifying some English words D. American Dictionary of the English 2. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text? ( ) A. He fought against the British B. He wrote The Elementary Spelling Book C. He led the American Independence War D. Webster was a teacher. D C G6 3. Which of the following is NOT true? ( ) A. British spelling seems simpler than American spelling. B .Webster graduated from Yale University. C. American Dictionary of the English Language first appeared in 1828. D. American Dictionary of the English Language is still of great use. (4)Which of the following can replace the word “represent” in the first paragraph? ( ) A. stand for B. present C. take D. use A A Words and phrases 努力， 尝试 简化 组合，结合（n） 标 准的 与众不同的 外观，外表 参考，查阅 批评 多亏 毕业于 与…作斗争 有与众不同的美国人的特色 简化拼写 标准参考书 刚独立的美国 simplify combination standard distinctive look reference criticise thanks to graduate from fight against a distinctive American look simplify spelling a standard reference book the newly independent United States attempt Words and phrases 努力， 尝试: attempt 简