新课标英语高一年级课时教学设计
黑龙江哈尔滨 邱尚瑛
课题
English around the world 5
- Using language
单元
Unit 2
学科
英语
年级
高一
学习
目标
Knowledge objectives: Learn to get the main information from the passage, understand the content of the article and learn to use English to clarify the point of view.
Skill objectives: Can imitate the sentences to make new sentences. Learn to use key words and sentence patterns to organize new sentences and paragraphs to form a passage.
Emotional objectives: Knowing that different English speaking country has different English language culture. We need to pay attention to these differences so that we can communicate with English native-speakers correctly and avoid misunderstanding.
重点
Learn to use the vocabularies learned in this unit to communicate with English native-speakers correctly. Can discuss the differences in different native-English speaking countries.
难点
Can talk about the topic of the differences in different English-speaking counties correctly, and can express the views correctly
教学过程
教学环节
教师活动
学生活动
设计意图
导入新课
Lead in
Look at the following questions and answer them before reading the passage.
1. What do you know about standard English?
2. Do you believe the English spoken in America is the standard English?
3. How many kind of English do you know?
4. What does it mean dialects?
The possible answers:
1. What do you know about standard English?
1) I think the English spoken by British people must be the standard English.
2) I’m not sure. I guess may be the English spoken by British people is the standard English, may be the English spoken by American people is the standard English.
3) I believe that the English spoken in Britain is the standard English.
2. Do you believe the English spoken in America is the standard English?
1) No, I don’t think so. In my opinion, the British English is the standard English. But I think that there must be a standard American English.
2) I’m not sure. It is said that There is no Standard English Phonetics Test in the United States. Because Americans come from all over the world and English in America has different voice, the people in America in different states speak English with their accents.
3) I know that November 11, 1620 Puritans arrived in North America from England on the Mayflower due to persecution by the Anglican Church. Therefore, American English originated from British English. But it has changed in pronunciation and writing.
3. How many kind of English do you know?
1) In my opinion, there many kinds of different English, such as British English, American English, Australia English, Canadian English, New Zealand English, Indian English, ...
2) There are more than 170 countries in the world speaking English.
3) There are about 70 countries use English as their official language besides the United States, Britain, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore, but their English has their own characteristics of accent.
4. What does it mean dialects?
1) It means Fang Yan in Chinese, and in English, it means a kind of local language with characteristic used by a specific group of people.
2) Dialect is a local variant of a language, which differs from standard language and is only used in one region.
3) Dialect is a branch of a language that has evolved through history in different places and is used in certain areas.
根据教师设置的问题进行小组活动。同桌或小组间相互提问有关标准英语与方言的问题并回答。
通过问与答练习使用学过的词语；并引入新课。
讲授新课
I. Fast reading and listening
Read and listen to the passage, Standard English and Dialects, work in pairs and answer the following questions.
1. Is there a standard English?
2. Are there many kinds of English in the world?
3. Does the TV hosts and hostesses speak standard English?
4. Why do so many people believe the English spoken on TV and radio is standard English?
5. What is called a dialect according to the passage?
6. Are there many dialects in America? If yes, what are they?
7. Why do American English have so many kinds?
8. Can American people who speak different dialects understand each other?
The possible answers:
1. Is there a standard English?
According to the passage, there is no standard English.
2. Are there many kinds of English in the world?
Yes, there are.
3. Does the TV hosts and hostesses speak standard English? Why?
No, actually not, because we will hear differences in the way people speak on TV and the radio.
4. Why do so many people believe the English spoken on TV and radio is standard English?
Because the hosts and hostesses reported the news expected to speak excellent English in the early days of radio.
5. What is called a dialect according to the passage?
According to the passage, the words and expressions different from the “standard language” is called a dialect.
6. Are there many dialects in America?
Yes, there are. There are many dialects in America, such as the African American and Spanish dialects in the Midwestern and Southern.
7. Why do American English have so many kinds?
American English have so many kinds because people have come from all over the world.
8. Can American people who speak different dialects understand each other?
Yes, they can. They recognize and understand the dialects of each other.
II.Review the words and expressions.
1. dialect n. 方言，土语，语调
Cockney is the colourful dialect spoken in the East End of London.
伦敦方言是在伦敦东区讲的颇有特色的地方语。
She speaks pure Shanghai dialect.
她的上海话说得真地道。
Welcome to discuss northeast dialect and English with me!
欢迎和我探讨东北方言和英语！
2. report v. 报道，公布，宣告
n. 报告，传闻
Many journalists enter the country to report on political affairs.
许多记者进入该国对政治事件进行报道。
She came back to give us a progress report on how the project is going
她回来给我们作了关于项目进程的报告。
I reported the theft to the police.
我向警方报告了这起盗窃案。
3. expression n. 表现，表示，表达，表情
Laughter is one of the most infectious expressions of emotion.
笑是最具感染力的情感表达方式之一。
She was conscious of a troubled expression on Ann's face.
她注意到了安脸上露出了苦恼的表情。
I want to avoid being dogmatic concerning English grammar and expression.
我不想在英语语法和表达方式上过于教条。
4. midwestern n. 美国中西部的，
有中西部的特性的
The play is set in a small Midwestern town.
这出戏以中西部的一个小镇为背景。
America has many dialects, especially the Midwestern, southern, African American and Spanish dialects.
美国有很多方言，尤其是在中西部，南部，北美洲和西班牙等地的方言。
That’s a Midwestern state in central United States.
那是一个位于美国中部的中西部地区的州。
5. African n. 非洲，非洲人
a. 非洲的，非洲人的
The two West African states had broken off relations two years ago.
这两个西非国家两年前已经中断了外交关系。
The South African years were his most creative period.
在南非的那些年是他创作最旺盛的时期。
She loved the African continent very much.
她非常热爱非洲大陆。
6. Spanish n. 西班牙，西班牙语，西班牙人
a. 西班牙的，西班牙语的
He speaks French, and Spanish as well.
他说法语，也会说西班牙语。
The dialogue is in Spanish, with English subtitles.
这段对话是西班牙语，配有英语字幕。
I had hoped to brush up my Spanish.
我曾打算好好温习一下我的西班牙语。
7. neighbouring a. 邻近的，接壤的
Our factory has frequent contacts with the neighbouring villages.
我们厂和附近村庄经常来往。
The spy attempted to escape to a neighbouring country.
那个间谍企图出逃到邻国去。
No one in the neighbouring flats was not awakened by the noise.
那噪音搞得四邻不安。
8. geography n. 地理，地形，地势
She studies political geography.
她研究政治地理学。
We use a globe in our geography class.
我们在地理课上使用地球仪。
Why are Geography, Drama, Art and English in the ascendant?
为什么地理、戏剧、艺术和英语逐渐受宠？
9. eastern n. 东方人，（美国）东部地区的人，
a. 东方的，东部（地方）的，朝东的
The rising sun flames the eastern sky.
朝阳映红了东方的天空。
They are planning to open a factory in Eastern Europe.
他们计划在东欧开办一家工厂。
In many Eastern countries massage was and is a part of everyday life.
在很多东方国家，按摩从古至今都是日常生活的一部分。
10. southeastern n. 住在东南部的人
a. 东南的，东南部的
Nanchang is the capital of Jiangxi Province in southeastern China.
南昌是江西省省会，位于中国东南部。
Philippines is situated in southeastern Asia.
菲律宾位于亚洲东南部。
I traveled widely with students throughout Jiangsu province, as well as to various southeastern cities.
我和学生一起不仅游览了中国东南地区的很多城市，还走遍了整个江苏省。
11. northwestern a. 在西北的，向西北的
来自西北的
We visited the Jade Buddha Temple, which is in the northwestern part of Shanghai.
我们参观了玉佛寺，它在上海西北部。
My home village is located on a major plain in northwestern Shandong.
我的故乡是在山东西北部大平原上。
An inlet of the North Pacific in northwestern Washington State.
北太平洋在美国华盛顿州西北的一个入口。
12. recognize v. 承认，识别，认出，确认
The receptionist recognized him at once
接待员一眼就认出他了。
My hometown had changed so much that I could hardly recognize it.
故乡变化太大了，我几乎认不出来了。
She looked so haunted, I almost didn't recognize her.
她愁容满面，我差点儿没认出她来。
III. Listen to the passage and read it again. Then discuss and explain the words or phrases in the following sentences.
1. Believe it or not, there is no such thing as standard English.
2. However, on TV and radio you will hear differences in the way people speak.
3. When people use words and expressions different from the “standard language”, it is called a dialect.
4. Geography also plays a part in making dialects.
5. So people from the mountain in the southeastern USA speak with almost the same dialect as people in the northwestern USA.
Discussion:
1. Believe it or not, there is no such thing as standard English.
“Believe it or not” 是插入语（又常被称作独立成分），意思是：信不信由你。
类似的短句：
to tell (you) the truth 说实话
generally speaking 一般来说
该句子的意思是：信不信由你，（世界上）没有什么标准英语。
Believe it or not, we were waiting for them in the rain in one hour.
信不信由你，我们在雨中等了他们一个小时。
“there is no such”的意思是：没有这样的/没有这类的
There is no such student in our class.
我们班上没有这样的学生。
There’s no such thing as a free lunch.
世界上没有白吃的午餐。
2. However, on TV and radio you will hear differences in the way people speak.
“the way people speak”人们说话的方式
然而，在电视和收音机里，你也会听出人们在说话时的方式有差异。
I always hate the way she talks.
我一向不喜欢她说话的方式。
Science and technology have made major changes to the way we live.
科技极大地改变了我们的生活方式。
3. When people use words and expressions different from the “standard language”, it is called a dialect.
“different from”与……不同
“it is called”是被动语态，这被称作……
该句的意思是：当人们用不同于“标准语言”的词语时，那就叫做方言。
His English is different from the English spoken in Scotland.
他讲的英语和苏格兰人讲的英语不一样。
I have a kite, it is called dream, the string in my hands is reality.
我有一个风筝，它被称为梦想，这个字符串在我的双手是现实。
4. Geography also plays a part in making dialects.
“plays a part in”在……其重要作用
在……扮演重要角色
同：“plays a role in”
该句子的意思为：地理位置对方言的形成也起着重要的作用。
There is much evidence to show that family background plays a part in one's life development.
大量证据表明家庭背景在一个人的成长中起着重要的作用。
The nutrition plays a role in the prevention of nearsightedness.
这种营养剂对预防近视有一定作用。
5. So people from the mountain in the southeastern USA speak with almost the same dialect as people in the northwestern USA.
“the same ... as”与……同样的
因此，美国东南部山区的人同美国西北部的人所说的方言就几乎相同。
We just don't talk the same language as people like that.
我们和那样的人没有共同语言。
At 62 years old, her voice sounded just the same as it did when she was 21.
她62岁了，但嗓音还和21岁时一模一样。
IV. Do the exercise on the book.
The exercise 2. -- discussion
Sample dialogue (answer)
S1: Could you tell me something about Chinese dialects?
S2: Well, let me try. I know some Chinese dialects, such as Fujian dialect, Shanghai dialect, Sichuan dialect, Shandong dialect, Zhejiang dialect, ...
S1: Yes, Guandong dialect, Shanxi dialect, Hunan dialect, ... and we have many dialects in our country.
S2: And, I like to speak Putonghua, the “standard Chinese”.
S1: So do I. Tell you the truth, I’ve just pass the examination of Putonghua, and I’ve got a very good mark.
S2: Congratulations!
S1: Let’s make a list of the Chinese dialects we have heard now.
S2: that’s good idea!
standard Chinese
Chinese dialects
Putonghua
Fujian, Shanghai, Sichuan, Shandong, Zhejiang, Guandong, Shanxi, Hunan, Tianjin, Dongbei (Notheast)
...
The exercise 3.
Suggested answers
1. LITTLEGIRL: Hi, I’d 'like some 'sweets, please.
STORE OWNER: 'No problem. 'All the 'candy we 'sell is sweet.
LITTLEGIRL: I see, so you 'sell 'sweet sweets.
2. BRITISH BOY: Shall we 'move the 'new 'bed by lorry?
AMERICAN GIRL: 'Not by me, I hope.
BRITISH BOY: Oh, I’m sorry, Lori, I 'meant by truck.
3. BRITISH BOY: What a 'lovely autumn day!
AMERICAN LADY: Yes, it’s a 'nice 'fall day, isn’t it?
British English
American English
sweet lorry autumn
candy truck fall
【温馨提示】Lori 在这里是美国女孩的名字，这个美国女孩错以为是让她来做这件事情。
快速阅读课文，仔细听这篇文章。根据设问回答。
学习并熟记单词和短语。
再次听并阅读该课文，然后讨论相关语句。
做习题2、3：在教师的引导下进行讨论并完成练习。
提高阅读能力与英语听力。
增加词汇量。
夯实基础，提高英语应用能力。
提高英语应用能力。
课堂小结
Summary
In today’s class, we’ve learned the passage, Standard English and Dialects. We’ve not only understood the passage but also learned the that there are variety dialects in different places in the world, such as the Chinese dialects. In addition, we’ve leaned some new words and phrases and learn to discuss the dialects.
We’ve learned:
1. We’ve listened and read the passage, Standard English and Dialects.
2. We know that there are variety dialects in different places in the world.
3. We have practiced in discussing the Chinese dialects.
4. We know how to talk about the dialects.
5. We’ve learned some wards and expressions.
Home work:
1. Review the usage of the words and phrases we learned today with a dictionary or on line.
2. Finish the exercise book and read the passage aloud. Recite some of the sentences in the passage.
板书
Period 5 Using Language
I. Fast reading and listening
1. Is there a standard English?
2. Are there many kinds of English in the world?
3. Does the TV hosts and hostesses speak standard English?
4. Why do so many people believe the English spoken on TV and radio is standard English?
5. What is called a dialect according to the passage?
6. Are there many dialects in America? If yes, what are they?
7. Why do American English have so many kinds?
8. Can American people who speak different dialects understand each other?
II. the key words and expressions:
1. dialect
Cockney is the colourful dialect spoken in the East End of London.
She speaks pure Shanghai dialect.
Welcome to discuss northeast dialect and English with me!
2. report
Many journalists enter the country to report on political affairs.
She came back to give us a progress report on how the project is going
I reported the theft to the police.
3. expression
Laughter is one of the most infectious expressions of emotion.
She was conscious of a troubled expression on Ann's face.
I want to avoid being dogmatic concerning English grammar and expression.
4. midwestern
The play is set in a small Midwestern town.
America has many dialects, especially the Midwestern, southern, African American and Spanish dialects.
That’s a Midwestern state in central United States.
5. African
The two West African states had broken off relations two years ago.
The South African years were his most creative period.
She loved the African continent very much.
6. Spanish
He speaks French, and Spanish as well.
The dialogue is in Spanish, with English subtitles.
I had hoped to brush up my Spanish.
7. neighbouring
Our factory has frequent contacts with the neighbouring villages.
The spy attempted to escape to a neighbouring country.
No one in the neighbouring flats was not awakened by the noise.
8. geography
She studies political geography.
We use a globe in our geography class.
Why are Geography, Drama, Art and English in the ascendant?
9. eastern
The rising sun flames the eastern sky.
They are planning to open a factory in Eastern Europe.
In many Eastern countries massage was and is a part of everyday life.
10. southeastern
Nanchang is the capital of Jiangxi Province in southeastern China.
Philippines is situated in southeastern Asia.
I traveled widely with students throughout Jiangsu province, as well as to various southeastern cities.
11. northwestern
We visited the Jade Buddha Temple, which is in the northwestern part of Shanghai.
My home village is located on a major plain in northwestern Shandong.
An inlet of the North Pacific in northwestern Washington State.
12. recognize
The receptionist recognized him at once
My hometown had changed so much that I could hardly recognize it.
She looked so haunted, I almost didn't recognize her.
III. Discuss and explain the words or phrases in the following sentences.
1. Believe it or not, there is no such thing as standard English.
2. However, on TV and radio you will hear differences in the way people speak.
3. When people use words and expressions different from the “standard language”, it is called a dialect.
4. Geography also plays a part in making dialects.
5. So people from the mountain in the southeastern USA speak with almost the same dialect as people in the northwestern USA.
（Sample discussion见幻灯片）
IV. Do the exercise on the book.
（Sample discussion见幻灯片）
standard Chinese
Chinese dialects
Putonghua
Fujian, Shanghai, Sichuan, Shandong, Zhejiang, Guandong, Shanxi, Hunan, Tianjin, Dongbei (Notheast)
...
Answers to the exercise 3.
1. LITTLEGIRL: Hi, I’d 'like some 'sweets, please.
STORE OWNER: 'No problem. 'All the 'candy we 'sell is sweet.
LITTLEGIRL: I see, so you 'sell 'sweet sweets.
2. BRITISH BOY: Shall we 'move the 'new 'bed by lorry?
AMERICAN GIRL: 'Not by me, I hope.
BRITISH BOY: Oh, I’m sorry, Lori, I 'meant by truck.
3. BRITISH BOY: What a 'lovely autumn day!
AMERICAN LADY: Yes, it’s a 'nice 'fall day, isn’t it?
British English
American English
sweet lorry autumn
candy truck fall
（备注： 根据黑板大小板书尽可能分成三栏，第一、二、三项占两栏；第四项占一栏）
课件44张PPT。人教版新课标 高中英语 一年级上(5)Using LanguageEnglish Around
the World作者：黑龙江 哈尔滨 邱尚瑛Unit TwoLead inThink over --- what does it mean dialectsLead inGroup activity --- Answer these questions1. What do you know about standard English?
2. Do you believe the English spoken in America is the standard English?
3. How many kind of English do you know?
4. What does it mean dialects? Lead inGroup activity --- Answer these questions1. What do you know about standard English? 1) I think the English spoken by British people must be the standard English.2) I’m not sure. I guess may be the English spoken by British people is the standard English, may be the English spoken by American people is the standard English.3) I believe that the English spoken in Britain is the standard English.Lead inGroup activity --- Answer these questions2. Do you believe the English spoken in America is the standard English? 1) No, I don’t think so. In my opinion, the British English is the standard English. But I think that there must be a standard American English. 2) I’m not sure. It is said that There is no Standard English Phonetics Test in the United States. Because Americans come from all over the world and English in America has different voice, the people in America in different states speak English with their accents. Lead inGroup activity --- Answer these questions2. Do you believe the English spoken in America is the standard English?3) I know that November 11, 1620 Puritans arrived in North America from England on the Mayflower due to persecution by the Anglican Church. Therefore, American English originated from British English. But it has changed in pronunciation and writing. Lead inGroup activity --- Answer these questions3. How many kind of English do you know? 1) In my opinion, there many kinds of different English, such as British English, American English, Australia English, Canadian English, New Zealand English, Indian English, ... 2) There are more than 170 countries in the world speaking English. 3) There are about 70 countries use English as their official language besides the United States, Britain, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore, but their English has their own characteristics of accent.Lead inGroup activity --- Answer these questions4. What does it mean dialects? 1) It means Fang Yan in Chinese, and in English, it means a kind of local language with characteristic used by a specific group of people. 2) Dialect is a local variant of a language, which differs from standard language and is only used in one region.3) Dialect is a branch of a language that has evolved through history in different places and is used in certain areas.Fast readingand listening 1. Is there a standard English?
2. Are there many kinds of English in the world?
3. Does the TV hosts and hostesses speak standard English?
4. Why do so many people believe the English spoken on TV and radio is standard English?Read and listen to the passage, work in pairs and answer the following questions.New lessonFast readingand listening Read and listen to the passage, work in pairs and answer the following questions.New lesson5. What is called a dialect according to the passage?
6. Are there many dialects in America? If yes, what are they?
7. Why do American English have so many kinds?
8. Can American people who speak different dialects understand each other?New lessonAnswer the following questions1. Is there a standard English? According to the passage, there is no standard English. 2. Are there many kinds of English in the world? Yes, there are. 3. Does the TV hosts and hostesses speak standard English? Why? No, actually not, because we will hear differences in the way people speak on TV and the radio. New lessonAnswer the following questions4. Why do so many people believe the English spoken on TV and radio is standard English? Because the hosts and hostesses reported the news expected to speak excellent English in the early days of radio. 5. What is called a dialect according to the passage?According to the passage, the words and expressions different from the “standard language” is called a dialect.New lessonAnswer the following questions6. Are there many dialects in America? Yes, there are. There are many dialects in America, such as the African American and Spanish dialects in the Midwestern and Southern. 7. Why do American English have so many kinds?American English have so many kinds because people have come from all over the world.New lessonAnswer the following questionsYes, they can. They recognize and understand the dialects of each other.8. Can American people who speak different dialects understand each other? New lessonThe key words and expressions1. dialect n. 方言，土语，语调
Cockney is the colourful dialect spoken in the East End of London.
伦敦方言是在伦敦东区讲的颇有特色的地方语。
She speaks pure Shanghai dialect.
她的上海话说得真地道。
Welcome to discuss northeast dialect and English with me!
欢迎和我探讨东北方言和英语！ New lessonThe key words and expressions2. report v. 报道，公布，宣告
n. 报告，传闻
Many journalists enter the country to report on political affairs.
许多记者进入该国对政治事件进行报道。
She came back to give us a progress report on how the project is going
她回来给我们作了关于项目进程的报告。
I reported the theft to the police.
我向警方报告了这起盗窃案。New lessonThe key words and expressions3. expression n. 表现，表示，表达，表情
Laughter is one of the most infectious expressions of emotion.
笑是最具感染力的情感表达方式之一。
She was conscious of a troubled expression on Ann's face.
她注意到了安脸上露出了苦恼的表情。
I want to avoid being dogmatic concerning English grammar and expression.
我不想在英语语法和表达方式上过于教条。New lessonThe key words and expressions4. midwestern n. 中西部的，有中西部的特性的
The play is set in a small Midwestern town.
这出戏以中西部的一个小镇为背景。
America has many dialects, especially the Midwestern, southern, African American and Spanish dialects.
美国有很多方言，尤其是在中西部，南部，北美洲和西班牙等地的方言。
That’s a Midwestern state in central United States.
那是一个位于美国中部的中西部地区的州。New lessonThe key words and expressions5. African n. 非洲，非洲人
a. 非洲的，非洲人的
The two West African states had broken off relations two years ago.
这两个西非国家两年前已经中断了外交关系。
The South African years were his most creative period.
在南非的那些年是他创作最旺盛的时期。
She loved the African continent very much.
她非常热爱非洲大陆。New lessonThe key words and expressions6. Spanish n. 西班牙，西班牙语，西班牙人
a. 西班牙的，西班牙语的
He speaks French, and Spanish as well.
他说法语，也会说西班牙语。
The dialogue is in Spanish, with English subtitles.
这段对话是西班牙语，配有英语字幕。
I had hoped to brush up my Spanish.
我曾打算好好温习一下我的西班牙语。New lessonThe key words and expressions7. neighbouring a. 邻近的，接壤的
Our factory has frequent contacts with the neighbouring villages.
我们厂和附近村庄经常来往。
The spy attempted to escape to a neighbouring country.
那个间谍企图出逃到邻国去。
No one in the neighbouring flats was not awakened by the noise.
那噪音搞得四邻不安。New lessonThe key words and expressions8. geography n. 地理，地形，地势
She studies political geography.
她研究政治地理学。
We use a globe in our geography class.
我们在地理课上使用地球仪。
Why are Geography, Drama, Art and English in the ascendant?
为什么地理、戏剧、艺术和英语逐渐受宠？New lessonThe key words and expressions9. eastern n. 东方人，（美国）东部地区的人，
a. 东方的，东部（地方）的，朝东的
The rising sun flames the eastern sky.
朝阳映红了东方的天空。
They are planning to open a factory in Eastern Europe.
他们计划在东欧开办一家工厂。
In many eastern countries massage was and is a part of everyday life.
在很多东方国家，按摩从古至今都是日常生活的一部分。New lessonThe key words and expressions10. southeastern n. 住在东南部的人
a. 东南的，东南部的
Nanchang is the capital of Jiangxi Province in southeastern China.
南昌是江西省省会，位于中国东南部。
Philippines is situated in Southeastern Asia.
菲律宾位于亚洲东南部。
I traveled widely with students throughout Jiangsu province, as well as to various southeastern cities.
我和学生一起不仅游览了中国东南地区的很多城市，还走遍了整个江苏省。New lessonThe key words and expressions11. northwestern a. 在西北的，向西北的
来自西北的
We visited the Jade Buddha Temple, which is in the northwestern part of Shanghai.
我们参观了玉佛寺，它在上海西北部。
My home village is located on a major plain in northwestern Shandong.
我的故乡是在山东西北部大平原上。
An inlet of the North Pacific in northwestern Washington State.
北太平洋在美国华盛顿州西北的一个入口。New lessonThe key words and expressions12. recognize v. 承认，识别，认出，确认
The receptionist recognized him at once
接待员一眼就认出他了。
My hometown had changed so much that I could hardly recognize it.
故乡变化太大了，我几乎认不出来了。
She looked so haunted, I almost didn't recognize her.
她愁容满面，我差点儿没认出她来。Practicediscuss and explain the words or phrases Listen to the passage and read it.
1. Believe it or not, there is no such thing as standard English.
2. However, on TV and radio you will hear differences in the way people speak.
3. When people use words and expressions different from the “standard language”, it is called a dialect.
4. Geography also plays a part in making dialects.
5. So people from the mountain in the southeastern USA speak with almost the same dialect as people in the northwestern USA.Practicediscuss and explain the words or phrases 1. Believe it or not, there is no such thing as standard English. “Believe it or not” 是插入语（又常被称作独立成分），意思是：信不信由你。
类似的短句：
to tell (you) the truth 说实话
generally speaking 一般来说
该句子的意思是：
信不信由你，（世界上）没有什么标准英语。Practicediscuss and explain the words or phrases Believe it or not we were waiting for them in the rain in one hour. 信不信由你，我们在雨中等了他们一个小时。
“there is no such” 意思是：
没有这样的 / 没有这类的
There is no such student in our class.
我们班上没有这样的学生。
There’s no such thing as a free lunch.
世界上没有白吃的午餐。Practicediscuss and explain the words or phrases 2. However, on TV and radio you will hear differences in the way people speak. “the way people speak” 人们说话的方式
然而，在电视和收音机里，你也会听出人们在说话时的方式有差异。
I always hate the way she talks.
我一向不喜欢她说话的方式。
Science and technology have made major changes to the way we live.
科技极大地改变了我们的生活方式。Practicediscuss and explain the words or phrases 3. When people use words and expressions different from the “standard language”, it is called a dialect. “different from” 与……不同
“it is called” 是被动语态，这被称作……
该句的意思是：
当人们用不同于“标准语言”的词语时，那就叫做方言。Practicediscuss and explain the words or phrases 3. different from His English is different from the English spoken in Scotland.
他讲的英语和苏格兰人讲的英语不一样。
I have a kite, it is called dream, the string in my hands is reality.
我有一个风筝，它被称为梦想，这个字符串在我的双手是现实。Practicediscuss and explain the words or phrases 4. Geography also plays a part in making dialects.
“plays a part in” 在……其重要作用
在……扮演重要角色
同：“plays a role in”
该句子的意思为：
地理位置对方言的形成也起着重要的作用。Practicediscuss and explain the words or phrases 4. Geography also plays a part in making dialects.There is much evidence to show that family background plays a part in one's life development.
大量证据表明家庭背景在一个人的成长中起着重要的作用。
The nutrition plays a role in the prevention of nearsightedness.
这种营养剂对预防近视有一定作用。Practicediscuss and explain the words or phrases 5. So people from the mountain in the southeastern USA speak with almost the same dialect as people in the northwestern USA. “the same ... as” 与……同样的
该句子的意思为：
因此，美国东南部山区的人同美国西北部的人所说的方言就几乎相同。Practicediscuss and explain the words or phrases 5. So people from the mountain in the southeastern USA speak with almost the same dialect as people in the northwestern USA. We just don't talk the same language as people like that.
我们和那样的人没有共同语言。
At 62 years old, her voice sounded just the same as it did when she was 21.
她62岁了，但嗓音还和21岁时一模一样。Practice Do the exercise 2 on the book Sample dialogue S1. Could you tell me something about Chinese dialects?
S2: Well, let me try. I know some Chinese dialects, such as
Fujian dialect, Shanghai dialect, Sichuan dialect,
Shandong dialect, Zhejiang dialect, ...
S1: Yes, Guandong dialect, Shanxi dialect, Hunan dialect, ...
and we have many dialects in our country.
S2. And, I like to speak Putonghua, the “standard Chinese”.
S1: So do I. Tell you the truth, I’ve just pass the examination
of Putonghua, and I’ve got a very good mark.
S2: Congratulations! Practice Do the exercise 2 on the book Sample dialogue S1: Let’s make a list of the Chinese dialects we have heard
now.
S2: that’s good idea!Practice Do the exercise 3 on the book Suggested answers Practice Do the exercise 3 on the book Suggested answers We've learned the following in the class Summary1. We’ve listened and read the passage, Standard English and Dialects.
2. We know that there are variety dialects in different places in the world.
3. We have practiced in discussing the Chinese dialects.
4. We know how to talk about the dialects.
5. We’ve learned some wards and expressions. HomeworkHomework1. Review the usage of the words and phrases we learned today with a dictionary or on line.
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