外研版必修5Module 1 British and American English Introduction & Reading and Vocabulary课件(共26张PPT)

(共26张PPT)
Book5 Module1
Introduction &
Reading
British English
&
American English
How many Chinese dialects can you speak
Introduction
How many varieties of English do you know
American English
British English
Indian English
Canadian English
……
Introduction
What are the main varieties of English
Are they exactly the same
Introduction
We have really everything in common with America nowadays, except of course, language.
Oscar Wilde
如今，我们和美国在一切方面都相同，当然除了语言。
Introduction
Within a century British and American English speakers will not be able to understand each other.
Henry Sweet
不出一百年，讲英国英语和讲美国英语的人将不能互相理解。
Introduction
America and England are two countries divided by a common language.
George Bernard Shaw
美国和英国是被同一种语言分开的两个国家。
Introduction
It doesn’t make much of a difference whether a teacher speaks British or American English.
Dave Sperling
老师讲英式英语或美国英语并没有多大的差别。
Introduction
Which is the most optimistic
Which is the most pessimistic
Hi there Mum,
Everything’s going well, Lessons start tomorrow for students on exchange programmes. I’ve already decided to join the theatre group. First practice is on Thursday. Good news--I’ve realised I understand what people say, so the accent isn’t going to be a problem.
You can write to me at the school address or use my usual email address.
Callum
Hi Mom,
There was a party for exchange program students yesterday. They had it in the school theater. It was great fun. Everyone was friendly. The only problem was I didn’t realize the local accent would be so different, but I guess I’ll learn with practice.
Write me or email when you have a moment.
Samantha
Which writer is American
Do you know other differences between British English and American English besides vocabulary
Four differences between British and American English
Read the titles and first sentences of each paragraph and find four ways in which British and American English are different.
vocabulary
grammar
spelling
pronunciation
Paras 1-2
Para.3
Para.4
Para.4
Fill in the blanks(Para.1)
In Britain, it's a motor vehical called a private _______, driven by__________ running along the__________ .
car
petrol
motorway
Differences in vocabulary
In America, it's a motor vehical called a private ___________, driven by_______ running down the__________ .
automobile
gas
freeway
Fill in the blanks(Para.1)
Differences in vocabulary
Fill in the blanks(Para.1)
As a tourist, you will need to use_____________ in London or maybe you will prefer to get around the town by______.
Differences in vocabulary
underground
taxi
Fill in the blanks(Para.1)
As a tourist, you will need to use_____________ in New York or maybe you will prefer to get around the town by______.
Differences in vocabulary
subway
cab
Name the names(para.2)
torch
flashlight
queue up
stand in line
chips
crisps
Differences in vocabulary
Differences in grammar
Have you got a dictionary
Do you have a dictionary
My friend has just arrived.
My friend just arrived.
on the team
in the team
at the weekend
on the weekend
Complete the table(para.3)
Differences in spelling
center
color
program
analyze
centre
colour
programme
analyse
Choose the correct words(para.4)
Which spelling seems simpler, British or American English
Differences in pronunciation
Complete the sentence(para.4)
Many__________ of pronunciation within the two countries.
varieties
Differences in pronunciation
Answer the question(para.4)
Yes.
A Londoner has more difficulty understanding a Scotsman from Glasgow than understanding a New Yorker.
1. Can British and Americans understand each other
2. Which sentence in the text supports your opinion
Predictions about English
Both British English and American English have been _________ since the 1980s
On CNN, newsreaders and weather forecasters _________English with different accents
British people and Americans can better ______________each other.
American words and structures have been passing into British English
Many “Englishes” will appear.
Users of English can __________ each other
British English might_______
understand
disappear
Fill in the blanks(Para.5-7)
speak
accessible
understand
Which do you prefer, British or American English Why
Discussion
Should I learn British or American English
Think and Share
The motivation to learn English is the most important. It doesn’t matter if it is British English or American English
Homework
Finish exercise on your workbook.