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Unit 2 English-speaking countries in the worldWarming up:CanadaGreat BritainThe U.S.A.Australia IndiaNew ZealandIrelandSingaporeCanadian EnglishBritish EnglishAmerican EnglishAustralian English Indian EnglishVarieties Varieties(分类)of Englishof EnglishQ1.Do you know there is two main kind of English?What are they called?British English American English Warming up:British EnglishAmerican English&What are the differences between American English and British English?Before-Reading:Can you understand the different kinds of English these people are using?Lets go to the pictures!Why not go by underground?OK.But how shall we go to the movies?Er,but the subway station is far away.ChineseBrE AmE秋天秋天autumnfall公寓公寓flat汽油汽油gas,gasoline电梯电梯lift地铁地铁subway大学大学university垃圾垃圾garbage假期假期holidayCan you recognize the differences between AmE and BrE in vocabulary?Fill in the table below.apartmentpetrolundergroundcollegerubbishvacationelevator橡皮橡皮eraserrubberN-E-I-G-H-B-O-U-R,neighbour.Can you tell me how to spell the word“neighbor”?When you write in English,they maynot have the same spelling.neighbourneighborCan you recognize the differences between AmE and BrE in spelling?Fill in the table below.ChineseBrE AmE邻居邻居neighbourneighbor劳动劳动labor颜色颜色colour幽默幽默humor最喜爱的最喜爱的 favourite剧院剧院theater千米千米kilometrelabourcolorhumourfavoritetheatrekilometerDifferences in pronunciationExamplesBrEAmEdanced:ns dns newsnju:z nu:z birdb:d b:rd advertisementdv:tsmnt ,dvrtazmnt The Road to Modern EnglishP.9-10 Ss B IQ1.What do you think the text will be about from the title?Then,read it quickly to check!(2minutes)A.How to learn English wellB.The brief history of Modern EnglishC.The difference between Modern English and Old EnglishPrediction:The topic sentence of each paragraphToday,more people speak English than ever before.Native speakers can understand each other even if they dont speak the same kind of English.Why has English changed over time？Finally by the 19th century the language was settled.English is now spoken in South Asia.Para 1Para 2Para 3Para 4Para 5Skimming:True or False?True or False?1 English had the most speakers in the 17th century.2 English developed when new settlers and rulers came to Britain.3 Languages frequently change.4 The language of the government is always the language of the country.5 English is one of the official languages used in India.6 This reading describes the development of the English language.Scanning:AD 450-AD800based more on _ AD800-1150influenced by _ and _ invadersBy the 1600sShakespeare made use of a_In 1620_ settlers moved to _In the 18th century Some British people were taken to _By 19th centurywas _ and The American Dictionary of the English Language gave a separate _ to American English _From _ to _ was the official language of IndiaScanning:AD 450-AD800based more on _ AD800-1150influenced by _ and _ invadersBy the 1600sShakespeare made use of a_In 1620_ settlers moved to _In the 18th century Some British people were taken to _By 19th centurywas _ and The American Dictionary of the English Language gave a separate _ to American English _From _ to _ was the official language of IndiaGermanDanishFrenchwider vocabularyBritishAmericaAustralia 17651947settledidentityspellingScanning:make a speechT1.Why has English changed over time?T2.Will Chinese become one of the world languages in the future?T3.Why do we learn to learn English?T4.How to improve English?Post-reading:1.Id like to come up to your apartment.to move towards sb.A young girl came up to me and asked for money.to be mentioned or talked about in conversation:What points came up at the meeting?The teacher came up with a good plan for the summer vocation.to happen,usually unexpectedly:Ive got to go-something has just come up at home and Im needed there.be coming up:to be happening soon:My exams are coming up soon.2.It was based more on(upon)German than the English(that/which)we speak at present.(=now:目前目前)Are you busy?Not at present.At present/At the present time,shes working abroad.If we can overcome our present difficulties,everything should be all right.adj.现在的；如今的（前置定语）现在的；如今的（前置定语）(current)出席的；到场的出席的；到场的(后置定语后置定语)(not absent)How many people were present at the meeting?All the people present stood up to greet the actress.n.礼物礼物 V.呈现；赠送呈现；赠送 present sb.with sth./present sth.to sb.The boy presented her with a bunch of flowers.Language points:3.Shakespeare was able to make use of a wider vocabulary than ever before.We make use of new ways _(make)the river clear again.New ways are made use of _(make)the river clear again.4.The latter gave a separate identity to American English spelling.Late later latest (表时间表时间)latter last （表顺序）（表顺序）She offered me more money or a car and I chose the latter，not the former Who was the last to arrive at the final?Language points:for example意思是意思是 举个例子来说举个例子来说,.一一般只举同类人或物中的般只举同类人或物中的“一个一个”为例，为例，作插入语，用逗号隔开，可置于句首、作插入语，用逗号隔开，可置于句首、句中、句末；句中、句末；such as意思是意思是 比如比如，后面不加逗号后面不加逗号,直接列举同类人或物中的几个例子，不直接列举同类人或物中的几个例子，不能穷尽，可和能穷尽，可和and so on连用连用；like表示列举，可和表示列举，可和such as互换。互换。for example,such as,like 的区别的区别Noise，for example，is a kind of pollution举例说明，噪音就是一种污染。举例说明，噪音就是一种污染。China has many big cities,such as Beijing,Shanghai,Shenzhen and so on=China has many such big cities like Beijing，Shanghai，Shenzhen and so on中国有许多大城市，比如中国有许多大城市，比如北京、上海、深圳等等。北京、上海、深圳等等。includeThe tour included a visit to the Science Museum.You should include some examples in your essay.Your duties include typing letters and answering telephone.你的任务是打信件和接电话。你的任务是打信件和接电话。including/includedThe band played many songs,_ some of my favourites.Everyone has to go to the dentist,you _.includingincludedinclude/contain1.This book _ ten units,_two mainly revisions.2.The bowl _ a variety of fruit.3.The health club _ a gym,swimming pool,and locker room.4.Vegetables _ a lot of fibres.containsincluding contains includes contain includeinclude表示一个整体由几个部分组成，侧重包括者表示一个整体由几个部分组成，侧重包括者只是整体只是整体的一部分。的一部分。containcontain指一个指一个整体整体包含的内容，侧重包含的内容，侧重“内有内有”的意思。的意思。The bill includes tax and serviceTry to avoid foods which contain a lot of fatrecognize recognize as/to be be recognized as/recognize sb to be (1)oh,its you,I _ you.A.didnt recognize B.hadnt recognized C.havent recognized D.dont recognize(2)she _ me at the other end of the telephone line,though we hadnt seen each other for a long time A.knew B.realized C.saw D.recognized(3)I have _ him for 10 years A.recognized B.known C.remembered D.met command command sb to do The captain commanded that all the soldiers(should)go to the front You must obey the captains command.under ones command He has a good command of English.一坚持一坚持 insist 二命令二命令order，command 三建议三建议 suggest,advise,propose 四要求四要求request,require,desire,demand request on/by request 应应的要求的要求 make a request 请求请求 in request 受欢迎，急需受欢迎，急需 request sb to do/that(should)+do An electrical engineer is _ in this factory A.by request B.on request C.at request D.in request 我请求他早一个小时来我请求他早一个小时来 I requested that he should come an hour earlier direction in direction/in the direction of 朝方向 in all directions under the direction of sb 在的指导下 under ones direction follow/obey/listen to ones direction 这手术在他的指导下进行 The operation was performed under his direction 请遵照此药的使用说明服药 Follow the directions for the use of medicinerulen.a.规定规定,规则规则b.惯常的做法惯常的做法,习惯习惯 Cc.统治统治,管理管理Uv.统治，管理rule a country as a rule:usuallyAs a rule Im home at six.The rule is that someone must be on duty at all times.Its against the rule to pick up the ball.He makes it a rule never to borrow money.My rule is to get up at 7 every day.1.There are many kinds of pollution,_,noise is a kind of pollution.2.Many of the English programmes are well received,_ Follow Me,Follow Me to Science.3.Some warm-blooded animals，_ the cat，the dog or the wolf，do not need to hibernate.Many people here,for example,John,would rather have coffee.English is spoken in many countries,such as Australia,Canada and so on.such assuch as用来用来“罗列罗列”同类人或物中的几个例子，置于被列举的事物与同类人或物中的几个例子，置于被列举的事物与前面的名词之间前面的名词之间,后边不能用逗号。后边不能用逗号。for examplefor example强调强调“举例举例”说明，一般只举同类人或物中的一个说明，一般只举同类人或物中的一个,作为作为插入语用逗号隔开，可置于句首、句中或句末。插入语用逗号隔开，可置于句首、句中或句末。such as/for example for example such assuch as That is/namely I have three good friends,such as John,Jack and Tom I have three good friends,that is,John,Jack and Tom 选词填空(1)Some students,_,John,lives in the neighbour-hood (2)Only two persons can do the job,_ you and I (3)Many great men _ Lincoln and Edison have risen from poverty such as such as We believe she would be such an excellent writer as Hanhan.I never heard such stories as he tells He is such a clever boy as everyone likes Opportunities such as free travelling did not come every day even if/even though 即使你不喜欢花，这次花展你也不应该错过 尽管他很忙，他还是愿意帮我们(1)Even if I _,Ill try my best to do it A.failed B.fail C.will fail D.fails(2)-English is becoming so important.-its true.Many university classes are taught in English_ the native language is not English A.as if B.what if C.as long as D.even thoughEven if you are not fond of flowers,you shouldnt miss the flower exhibitionHe likes to help us even though he is very busyBDbecause of/becauseI went back not _ the rain,but _ I was tired.thanks to/due to/owing to/on account ofbecause ofbecause due to 常做表语，不可放在句首常做表语，不可放在句首 thanks to 多亏多亏 owing to 由于由于(1)He was late not only _ his illness but also _ he missed the train A.because;for B.because of;because C.for;because of D.becaue of;because of (2)._ the new policy,we are having a happy life.A.Thanks to B.Because C.For D.Thank for (3)_ the wise leadership of our Party,we have achieved great accomplishments during the last 20 years A.On account B.Because C.Owing to D.Due to the more the more 你卖的票越多，挣的钱就越多 The more tickets you sell,the more money you will get.The more vegetables you eat,the better your health will be.As far as we are concerned,education is about learning and the more you learn,_.A.the more for life are you equipped for B.the more equipped for life you are C.the more life you are equipped for D.the more life for you are equipped 12.more than Peter is more than my classmate,he is my friend.（not only）She is more than careful in doing things(very)The animal is more like a spear than a snake.He is more coward than cautious.Abraham Lincolns whole school education added up to no more than one year He is no smarter than me我们能把礼拜二的会议改在礼拜四吗？我们能把礼拜二的会议改在礼拜四吗？没有鸡了，所以我们改吃鱼。没有鸡了，所以我们改吃鱼。instead/instead of3.She didnt answer me,_,she asked me another question.1.Lily isnt here.Ask Lucy _.2.Well ask Li Mei _ Mary.insteadinstead ofinstead4.He asked me another question _ answering me.Can we change our meeting to Thursday instead of Tuesday?There was no chicken left,so we had fish instead.instead of