北师大版（2019）选择性必修 第四册Unit 10 Connections Lesson 3 Anne of Green Gables语法精讲课件(共21张PPT)

(共21张PPT)
U10 L3 Grammar
1. To learn the differences between American and British English.
2. To be able to use American and British English to convey meaning.
Watch the video and find out what the topic of the conversation is.
Differences in spellings between British English and American English
British English
the “original” variety of the language
the language of Shakespeare and other great writers
the BBC and many international newspapers use it.
American English
Most native speakers of English use an American variety
the variety most used in international business
Most English language films are American.
American and British English
People use different expressions for the same things in American English and British English. For example, the space around the outside of a house is called a “garden” in British English but a “yard” in American English. In British English they talk about the “front” or “back” of a house, while in American English they say “out back” or “out front”. Finally, sometimes the same words can be used differently, for example, the “ground floor” in British English is called the “first floor” in American English.
Watch the video and learn the differences in spellings between British English and American English.
American expressions & British expressions
Items AE&BE Differences Examples
以-re结尾的单词 American expressions 美式以-er结尾 center, fiber, liter, theater
British expressions 英式以-re结尾 centre, fibre, litre, theatre
以-our结尾的单词 American expressions 美式以-or结尾 color, flavor, humor, labor, neighbor
British expressions 英式以-our结尾 colour, flavour, humour, labour, neighbour
Items AE&BE Differences Examples
以-ize或-ise结尾的单词 American expressions 美式总是拼做 -ize apologize, organize, recognize
British expressions 英式以-ize或-ise拼写均可 apologize/apologise, organize/organise, recognize/recognise
以-yse结尾的单词 American expressions 美式以-yze结尾 analyze, paralyze
British expressions 英式以-yse结尾 analyse, paralyse
Items AE&BE Differences Examples
以”元音+字母l”结尾的单词 American expressions 美式不用双写l travel—traveler, traveling, traveled
British expressions 英式双写l travel—traveller, travelling, travelled
双元音的拼写 American expressions 写一个字母e leukemia, maneuver
British expressions 双元音ae或oe都是两个字母 leukaemia, manoeuvre
Items AE&BE Differences Examples
以-ence结尾的单词 American expressions 美式以-ense结尾 license, defense, pretense
British expressions 英式以-ence结尾 licence, defence, pretence
以-ogue 结尾的单词 American expressions 美式以-og或-ogue结尾均可 analog/analogue, dialog/dialogue
British expressions 英式以-ogue 结尾 analogue, dialogue
Items AE&BE Differences Examples
以-gramme结尾的单词 American expressions 美式以-gram结尾 program, kilogram
British expressions 英式以-gramme结尾 programme, kilogramme
其他 American expressions aluminum, baggage, check, pajamas
British expressions aluminium, luggage, cheque, pyjamas
【注意】
在单词的拼写上，美式英语与英式英语的差异远不止这些。它们两者之间的差异正在缩小。如原来英式英语中的musick (音乐)，logick (逻辑)，现代英式英语中也省去了位于词尾的k而写作music, logic。
在使用英语进行写作时，我们应当注意在同一篇文章中使用统一拼写形式。用美式英语时不应掺杂英式英语的拼写方式，反之亦然。
Watch the video and read after the speakers.
Find words in American English in the story which mean the same as these:
garden (line 1) =
toilet (line 52) =
tap (line 53) =
yard
restroom
faucet
American English and British English
downtown area
Replace the British expressions in the text with the American expressions below.
garbage, first floor, apartment, subway, truck, downtown area
My family and I went on a holiday last year to visit some distant relatives I had never met before. They lived in a flat in New York in the city centre. It was exciting to visit them and they were very friendly and welcoming!
apartment
garbage
truck
first floor
They took us sightseeing and we went on the underground as it is the fastest way to get around.
The one problem I had was sleeping at night. They live on the ground floor of their building so I could hear all the sounds of the city. During the night, lorries came to collect rubbish and they kept me awake. They are going to visit us in London next year and I can’t wait to show then around.
garbage, first floor, apartment, subway, truck, downtown area
subway
Ⅰ. Read the passage and find out how many differences between American English and British English are mentioned.
The English language was first introduced to North America by the British people in the early 17th century. Over the past 400 years, the language used in America and that used in the United Kingdom have differed in a few aspects.
One of the clear differences is the spelling of some words. For example, the word “colour” in British English becomes “color” in American English.
Sometimes although words are spelled in the same way in both forms of English, they may be pronounced differently, such as the words “ask” and “answer”. What’s more, differences between British English and American English also lie in vocabulary and grammar, etc.
It is important for us to learn the differences between the two forms of English. As a result of globalization, we will have more contact with people from all over the world. Understanding the differences between British English and American English helps us communicate better.
Four.
Ⅱ. Read the emails and circle the different expressions the writers use when they express the same things.
Which writer is American
Complete Activity 6 on P80.