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Borrowed words
U2 Extended reading
拓: 这里讲的是条件状语从句中的特殊引导词given that(考虑到,鉴于)。
条件状语从句的引导词还有assuming that、 considering that、 suppose/supposing that、 providing/provided that等,表示一种假设条件,意为“假如,除非,以……为条件”。
Look, suppose you lost your job tomorrow, what would you do?
假设你明天失业了,你怎么办?
Provided that there is no opposition, we shall hold the meeting here.
如果没有人反对,我们就在这里开会。
这并不奇怪,因为英语中有超过300种语言的外来词,包括拉丁语、希腊语、法语和汉语。
This comes as no surprise, given _____ English has borrowed words from more than 300 different languages, including Latin, Greek, French and Chinese.
that
(L3)
In the current age of globalization, ______ communications technology brings different cultures closer together, words are even more likely ______________ (borrow) straight from the source language ___ a faster pace than ever before, especially those _______(relate) to technological developments, such as “email” and “Internet”.
when 引导非限制性定语从句
在当今的全球化时代,当通信技术将不同的文化更紧密地联系在一起时,词汇更可能以前所未有的速度直接从源语言中借用,尤其是那些与技术发展有关的词汇,如“电子邮件”和“互联网”。
过去分词作后置定语
when
to be borrowed
at
related
(L10)
3
_______ borrowing words has become faster, the process is still _________(复杂的), and it takes time before new words _______________ (integrate) into everyday speech.
are integrated
Though
虽然借用外来词汇的速度已经变得很快,但是过程仍然复杂,而且新的词汇需要一段时间才能融入日常用语中。
这句话是由________连接的并列复合句,
and前是分句1,其中,though引导___________________, 主句是___________________________.
and后是分句2,其中it作____________, 真正的主语是before引导的___________________.
and
让步状语从句
the process is still complex
形式主语
时间状语从句
complex
(L15)
It then spreads to people ____ do not know the _______(原始的,最初的,原创的) language, and they will change the pronunication______(fit) the way they speak, almost ____________ (knowing).
who
然后这个词会传播到不懂原语言的人那里,并且他们会在几乎不知不觉中改变外来词的发音,使之适应自己的语言习惯。
这句话是由________连接的并列复合句,
and前是分句1,其中,who引导_____________, 修饰先行词__________.
and后是分句2,其中包含一个____________, 其先行词是___________, 其后引导词可用____________________.
and
定语从句
people
in which/ that/ 省略
the way
original
to fit
unknowingly
定语从句
(L17)
The_________(long) a borrowed word has been in use, the more it sounds and even looks like the native language.
The more international and globalized the world becomes, the more language characteristics will be shared between nations and cultures.
“越……越……”结构。第一个the+比较级为状语从句,表示条件,第二个the+比较级为主句,表示结果。
一个外来词使用的时间越长,它的发音甚至看起来就越像母语。
世界越是国际化和全球化,各民族和文化之间的语言特征就越是共享。
longer
(L22)
(L45)
6
Borrowed words are an outcome of language development that can ______ (hard) be avoided, but some language communities oppose _________ (v 采取,采纳) words from other cultures.
hardly
adopting
这句话是由________连接的并列复合句,
but前是分句1,其中,that引导_____________, 修饰先行词__________.
but后是分句2,其中主谓是_______________________________
but
定语从句
an outcome of language development
some language communities oppose
外来词是语言发展中几乎难以避免的结果,但一些语言群体反对从其他文化引入词汇。
(L24)
7
Some languages have an __________(extreme) small number of speakers, such as the Native American Navajo language, ______(use) only by the members of the ________(部落).
used
tribe
extremely
有些语言的使用者数量非常少,例如美洲印第安人的纳瓦霍语,只有这个部落的成员使用。
这句话主句是_________________________________________________
其中,used only by the members of the tribe 是___________________________________________________________
Some langaugaes have an extremely small number of speakers
过去分词短语做后置定语,修饰the Native American Navajo language
(L28)
_____ some communities are _________________(悲观的) ________ the exchange between laugauges, there are also other communities _______ ________(ready) welcome borrowed words.
pessimistic
about
that
readily
虽然有些群体对语言之间的互借持悲观态度,但也有其他一些群体欣然欢迎。
While
这句话是一个主从复合句,
while引导_______________,意为____________
主句是________________________________________________,主句中包含一个____________________,修饰先行词___________________
让步状语从句
there are also other communities...... borrowed words
that引导的定语从句
(L33)
other communities
虽然,尽管
Borrowing words ________(allow) the language to continue to develop, ___________(enable) the community to have a more _________(高效的) language which makes ____ possible for them to share their experiences with new-found ease.
现在分词作结果状语
外来词使语言得以继续发展,使群体能够有一种更有效的语言,使他们能够以新的方式轻松地分享自己的经验。
allows
enabling
efficient
it
这句话主句是_________________________________________________
enabling.....到最后作___________________________________________
其中包含一个which引导的____________,修饰____________________.
Borrowing words allows ..... develop
现在分词短语作结果状语,表示自然而然的结果
定语从句
a more efficient language
(L38)
10
It is also through those words _______ novel ideas are spread and different beliefs are exchanged more conveniently and quickly.
也正是通过那些外来词,新思维得以传播以及不同观念的交流得以更加便捷、迅速。
这句话是一个____________,强调____________________
主句是____________________
让步状语从句
that
强调句
through those words
(L40)
单句填空练习 - U2 extended reading
1 This tend __________(happen) when there is no ________ (suit) word for an object or idea in the native tongue.
2. Over time, the sounds _____ are difficult to pronounce _______________ (replace) with more familiar one.
3. There are countries that make _____________(n 干涉,干预) _____ keep their native language pure in order to defend their __________(n 身份,本体,特性).
4. Under this circumstance, it becomes a matter of _________ (survive) for the native language to _______(v 拒绝接受,不予考虑)outside influences.
that
to happen
suitable
have been replaced
interventions
to
identity
survival
reject
单句填空练习- U2 extended reading
5. The English-speaking community does not __________(v 犹豫) about absorbing foreign words into its daily ____________(n 词汇)
6. In fact, there have never been any formal academic __________ (n 限制) on new borrowed words.
7. According to the _________(n 语言学家) Edward Sapir, “It would be difficult to point to a completely _________(adj 偏远的,孤零零的) language....”
hesitate
vocabulary
restrictions
linguist
isolated
1. Keen for their sons and danghters to succeed in life, they see _____ ______(fluent) in a second or third language as an advantage.
2. For example, there is China’s Belt and Road Initiative, ________ motivates many countries along the Silk Road _____________(v 合作,协作) more closely.
3. It has created thousands of local jobs, many __________ need people with a ___________(n 知识) of Chinese.
4. Another reason is _____ studying Chinese provides access _____ wonderful Chinese history and culture.
单句填空练习 - U2 integrated skills
being fluent
which
to cooperate
of which
knowledge
that
to
5. “Happy birthday, Anne,” said my grandma, ________(hand) me a brightly ___________(wrap) parcel with a big red bow.
6. ________(frank) speaking, I was ______________(adj 失望的) but I smiled as broadly as I could.
7. Grandma smiled back happily at me, _____ deep _________(n 皱纹) around her eyes.
8. I stood there ____________________(在尴尬的沉默中)。
9. Then I walked away, ___________(v 假装) not to have heard anything. However, I felt________(cheat) and it really __________(v 使沮丧) me.
单句填空练习- U1 integrated skills
handing
Frankly
disappointed
with
wrapped
in awkward silence
wrinkles
pretending
cheated
depressed
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