课件46张PPT。P2
Reading and Vocabulary
British and
American EnglishM1Before the classYou are supposed to be engaged in the material and in whatever it is that we are discussing in class, not necessarily thinking about getting down every word that I say.I’d like you to take active notes rather than passive notes. Write down what can make you feel or learn something.Better attention, better understanding of the material if you are actively engaged.Better attention, better understanding of the material if you are actively engaged.You are supposed to be engaged in the material and in whatever it is that we are discussing in class, not necessarily thinking about getting down every word that I say.I’d like you to take active notes rather than passive notes. Write down what can make you feel or learn something.obvious
structure
remark
confusing
compare
settleradj. 显然的
n. 结构,体系
n. 评论,讲话
adj. 令人困惑的
vt. 比较
n. 移民,定居者Words and expressionsswitch
variety
variation
differ
omit
queuen. 开关
n. 种类
n. 变化
vi. 不同,有区别
vt. 省略
vi. 排队 (等候)get around
be similar to
lead to
have difficulty (in) doing sth.Match up 引起,导致
四处走动(旅行)
做某事有困难
与……相似 Lead-in 1Boy (American): What can I do for you ?
Girl (British): I’d like a piece of rubber , please ! Boy (American): …Er, a piece of eraser ?
0.5 dollar, please ! Anything else ? Girl (British): I’d like some sweets, too.Boy (American): No problem. All the candy we sell is sweet.Girl (British): I see, so you sell sweet sweets! Do you still remember British and American English are different in the vocabulary? Fill in the chart.fallflatelevatorundergroundcollegerubbish Lead-in 2Appreciation of a clip about the differences between British and American EnglishObjectives To summarize the main idea of the
passage
2. To understand some key sentences of
the passage
3. To learn some useful words and
expressions in the passage
4. To know more about the differences
between British and American EnglishWords:
compare omit variety differ
remark switch confusing
Expressions:
get around be similar to
have difficulty (in) doing sth.
prefer to compare with
differ in hundreds of
Patterns:
It is … to do sth.
make it … for … to do sth.Focus onReading Tips阅读时,可根据阅读任务的不同,综合运用略读(skimming)与扫读(scanning) , 提高快速阅读水平。Skimming and scanningSkimming and scanning are two fast reading skills to help to browse text and extract the key points.
The skills require practice, but once you have got the hang of them you’ll find you can get through a substantial amount of reading in quite a short time.
These reading methods make it easier for you to grasp large amounts of material, especially when you're previewing. They are also useful when you don't need to know every word. 略读(skimming)只看文章标题、下标题以及每个部分或者段落第一行,关注文章中反复出现的关键词。
略读时,要用充足的时间读懂段落的第一句和第二句,因为第一句往往是该段的主题句(topic sentence),而第二句往往是对前句的延伸(extension)或进一步的解释(explanation)。通过略读把握文章大意运用扫读(scanning)迅速浏览从第三句开始的后面部分,搜寻作者对开头两句的支持句(supporting sentences),并同时注意文章中间是否有转折词(transition),因为这些词常常会把文章的思路逆转或加入其它重要的信息。当读到段落的最后一句时,我们又要使用略读,这时必须再次放慢速度(slow down your pace)直到完全消化作者对段落的小结(conclusion),因为该小结有可能与主题句截然相反或引导读者进入下一个段落。通过扫读寻找特定信息或特定词组Reading strategyskimmingscanninga general
idea certain
informationtitles and headingsthe first and last
sentences of paragraphsthe first and last paragraphspictures and chartsScan the text for
key words and phrases, dates, etc.Do not need to
read the whole
text. for
general ideasSkimming1. Which one best summarizes the passage?
a. It tells the ways that American English and British English are different and predicts the future of these two varieties.
b. It tells five differences between American English and British English.
c. It tells that users of English are able to understand each other easily.
2. In which ways are British English and American
English different?
A. Vocabulary B. Grammar C. Prepositions
D. Spelling and pronunciationReading Comprehension ISkimming for
specific informationScanningThere are few differences between American
and British English.
2. Americans always have difficulty in
understanding what the British are saying.
3. Americans prefer center, color, and program
instead of centre, colour and programme.
4. If you turn on CNN, the American TV
network, you find newsreaders and weather
forecasters all speaking with the American
accent.
5. There is going to be only one English left —
British English.
6. A Londoner can understand an American
better than a Scotsman from Edinburgh.True or FalseScanningReading Comprehension IIThere are____ differences between American and British varieties of English.
A. no B. a few C. lots of
2. Americans ____ understand what the British are saying.
A. sometimes B. usually C. neverScanningReading Comprehension IIIComplete the sentences with the correct words or phrases.P333. There are ____ differences between British and American grammar.
A. no B. many C. not many
4. American spelling is ______ British spelling.
A. the same as
B. simpler than
C. harder than5. For a Londoner, an American accent may be easier to understand than _____.
A. a Chinese accent
B. some British accents
C. a CNN newsreader
6. Television and the Internet have made it _____ for the British and Americans to understand each other.
A. harder B. easier C. impossible7. Why are the two varieties moving closer together?
A. Because communications across the
Atlantic have developed steadily.
B. Because satellite TV and the Internet
have been used in communication.
C. Because modern transportation is
making the world smaller.
D. All of the above.8. What does the author mean by “Englishes”?
A. He means each nation might turn
out its own “English”.
B. He means each nation might make
its own language a world language.
C. He means the American nation
might be divided.
D. He means the British nation might
be divided. Para. 1 ______________ automobilegascabmotorwayundergroundScanningReading Comprehension IVvocabularyPara. 2 ____________stand in lineFrench friestorchcrispsexpressionsPara. 3 _________ My friend just arrived.on the weekend Have you got …?in the teamgrammarPara. 4 ________ centerprogramcolourspelling重难点句子分析Careful Reading自从20世纪80年代以来,随着卫星电视和因特网的
使用,非常便捷地听到英式英语和美式英语已经成
为可能。Since the 1980s, with satellite TV and the Internet, it has been possible to listen to British and American English at the flick of a switch.时间状语方式状语方式状语 轻触一下 指方便快捷 has been
It is n./adj. (for sb.) to do...
was形式
主语真正
主语不定式短语作主语,可直接放
句首,但更常放在谓语之后,
而用it作形式主语。不定式作主语常见句型:
a) It is+ adj. (easy, important,
difficult, possible…) + to do…
b) It is +n. (a pity, a shame, one’s
duty…)+ to do…
c) It takes/requires/needs…+ some time (hours, months, days, patience…)+ to do… 有规律地做一些锻炼很重要,比方说
跑步或者打打羽毛球。
It is important to do regular exercises,
such as running or playing badminton.
2. 要成为一个成功的人需要付出巨大的
努力。
It needs great efforts to be a successful
man.practice 2. But it has also led to lots of American words and structures passing into British English.
这也导致了大量美语单词和结构进入英式英语。宾语导致;引起宾语补足语主语+lead to复合宾语补充说明①宾语②宾语+宾语补足语 吸烟导致很多人患有疾病。
Smoking leads to many people suffering from disease.
2. 全球变暖导致海平面上升。
The global warming leads to the sea level rise.practice 3. This international dimension suggests
that in the future, there are going to be many “Englishes”, not just two main varieties.
这种国际性的广泛使用表明在未来将会有许多种类的英语,而不仅仅是两个主要变体。宾语从句表明, 暗示时间状语主语主补主语+suggest+ (that)+主语+谓语+其他暗示
表明宾语从句时态视情况而定1. 他说的话表明他是个骗子。
What he said suggested that he was a
cheat.
2. 乌云暗示出有雨。
The dark clouds suggest that it's going to rain.practice activitiesPost-readingHow many main varieties of Chinese are there?
2. In what ways are they different?
3. Do Chinese people from different regions have problems understanding each other?
4. What will happen to Chinese in the future?Discuss the following questions.P35Now 2 mins to test our spelling.Spelling Bee English-Chinese
confusing; compare; omit; differ;
steadily; structure; settler; obvious
2. Chinese- English
四处走动;与……相似;引起,导致;
做某事有困难;变化;种类When finished, exchange to see who does the best.Quiz I: Complete the passage with proper words, which will help you retell the text.
British English________ from American English in many ways. The first and most ________way is in the __________. There are a few differences in ________, too. The British say Have you got a pen? _____ Americans prefer Do you have a pen? The British use prepositions ______ Americans sometimes_____ them. The other two areas in______ the two varieties differ are _______ and pronunciation. American spelling seems _______than British spelling. differsobviousvocabularygrammarwhileomitspellingsimplerwherewhichSome experts believe that the two varieties are moving _____ together. TV and the Internet have _____ it easier for British people and Americans to understand each other. Though some people think British English will _________, there are going to be many “Englishes” in the future. Users of _______ will all be able to understand each other — ________they are.closermadedisappearEnglishwherever1. We really like going on vacation in the fall.
2. You don’t need to take the elevator. Our apartment is on the first floor.
Quiz II: Rewrite the sentences using
British words.We really like going on holiday in the
autumn.You don’t need to use the lift. Our flat
is on the ground floor.3. Did you see that truck come out of the gas station?
4. Pass me a flashlight, Lucy. I’ve lost my wallet.
Did you see that lorry come out of
the petrol station?Pass me a torch, Lucy. I’ve lost my
purse.Think about what we’ve just learnt in today’s class.Time for Reflection Study without reflection is a waste of time.Think in English After the classIt’s time we stop the class and reflect. It’s a time of silence in class. Review课时重点回顾differ in … 在……方面存在不同
have difficulty (in) doing sth.
做某事有困难
be similar to 与……相似
get around 四处走动(旅行)
lead to 引起;导致
prefer to 更喜欢;宁愿
compare with 与……相比Homework Read the passage again and review
the new words and expressions. 2. Read the articles in Learning English.
The more you read, the faster and
better you’ll understand. When
finished reading, write a summary
in 100 words or so.