(共28张PPT)
Unit 2 Exploring English
Understanding ideas
During this period, you’ ll be able to:
guess what a passage is about from the pictures and title.
group some interesting examples about some English words & expressions, and mind-map the passage.
retell what the text is about.
Learning objectives
How much do you know about the English
1. It is an international language and widely used.
2. It is an official language in many countries and the UN.
3. It plays an important role as a first or second language in many countries.
4. It is learned by people in many countries.
5. It is the language learned as a school subject.
Warming up
Sometimes we can get an English word’s meaning from its formation.
football
snowfall
afternoon
takeaway
indoor
notebook
playground
bathroom
hard-working
warm-hearted
schoolgirl
blackboard
bookshop
weekend
Sometimes people will make mistakes or funny stories because of the misusing of English words.
I was arrested (逮捕) at the airport. Just because I was greeting my cousin Jack! All that I said was “Hi! Jack,” but very loud.
Read for
Hi! Jack
Hijack(打劫)
So, we may make mistakes when we’re learning English only by understanding a word from its formation.
Look at the title of the passage and the pictures. Tick what you think the passage is about. Give your reasons.
Neither Pine nor
Apple in Pineapple
food
cooking
words
plants
fruit
Read the passage quickly and check your answer to activity 1.
food
cooking
words
plants
fruit
Neither Pine nor
Apple in Pineapple
Choose the author’s purpose in writing the passage.
To tell us that English is difficult to learn.
To give advice on how to learn English.
To show that English is interesting and creative.
To explain how English was created.
Neither Pine nor
Apple in Pineapple
Read & Complete the notes (Activity 4 on Page 21)
no egg in _________
no ham in __________
no pine in pineapple
no apple in pineapple
Spelling
hamburger
eggplant
same structure, different words
★sculpt a(n) __________ and paint a painting, but_______ a photo
★in the car or the taxi, but ________ the train or bus.
sculpture
take
on
★seasick, airsick, carsick ≠________
★hard soft ≠ hardly 7. ________
★harmless harmful, but
shameless = 8. ___________
★ WHO ≠ who
★ IT ≠ it
★ US ≠ us
same form, different meaning /(pronunciation)
homesick
softly
shameful
★ burn up = burn ________
★fill in = fill out
opposite words, same meaning
down
same words, opposite meaning
★The stars are out (visible).
★The lights are out (________).
★Wind up the watch.
(It starts.)
★Wind up this _______.
(It ends.)
invisible
passage
Analyze the structure
Examples
Introduction
Conclusion
In order to support his idea, the author uses many examples that show the _______ madness of English.
unique
How does the author develop the passage
A. By giving examples.
B. By making comparisions. (对比)
C. By following the ways of spelling.
D. By following the order of importance.
Read the passage again and then find out the sentences that can show author’s opinions about English.
This got me thinking how English can be a crazy language to learn.(Para.1)
English was invented by people, not computers, and it reflects the creativity of the human race. (Para.7)
You also have to wonder at the unique madness of a language in which…(Para.6)
In what tone(语气) does the author introduce the topic
humorous
Neither Pine nor
Apple in Pineapple
该语篇类型为小品文。课文以幽默、风趣的笔触举例并评价了英语中让学习者迷惑不解的“疯狂”现象。
Can you find out what the author's purpose in writing the passage
A. To tell us that English is very difficult to learn.
B. To give advice on how to learn English.
C. To show that English is interesting and creative.
D. To explain how English was created.
Read & Retell
Neither Pine nor
Apple in Pineapple
You can use the following expressions:
The passage is about...The author thinks...
In order to support his opinions,he offers us many examples. For example,...What's more,
...
The reason is that...
What’s your attitude towards learning a language when facing all the creativity, craziness and complexity
Think & Share
It is the creativity, craziness and complexity that makes a language unique, interesting and enjoyable to learn.
Take a flexible attitude, be open-minded and keep on exploring the stories behind a language.
It is attitude that matters!
Be active and confident.
Learn English with curiosit and patience!
Exploration spirit!
(1) Have you ever asked yourself why people often have trouble _______ (learn) English
(2) Neither is there pine ______ apple in pineapple.
(3) This got me _______ (think) how English can be a crazy language to learn.
(4) And ________ (speak) of home, why aren’t homework and housework the same thing.
(5) If “hard” is the opposite of “soft”, why are “hardly” and “softly” not an ________ (oppose) pair
Fill in the blanks using the words and phrases in the text.
learning
nor
thinking
speaking
opposing
Consolidation
Translate the following sentences
1.我与外国人交流没有问题。(have trouble doing)
2.你所说的让我想起了我读过的一本书。(get...doing)
3.谈到中国传统文化，你是不是很感兴趣？(speaking of)
I have no trouble communicating with foreigners.
What you said got me thinking of a book I had ever read.
Speaking of traditional Chinese culture, aren't you interested in it
4.许多学生对英语语法学习感到困惑。(be confused about)
5.生活中我们经常遇到朋友误解我们的情况。(in which/where)
6. The result will definitely turn out to be just the opposite of their wish.
Many students are confused about learning English grammar.
In our life, we often meet with the situation in which we are misunderstood by our friends.
结果绝对会事与愿违。
1. Search interesting stories that happen because of misunderstanding of English words or expressions. Share your stories next time.
2. Does Chinese have the similar situations mentioned in the text Give your examples.
Homework
