Unit 3 Period 5 E Cultural focus（课件）英语沪教版2020必修第二册

高中英语沪教版2020必修第二册 E ：Cultural focus Unit 3 Progress? Learning objectives 1. Understand cultural values related to progress in different contexts. 2. Compare attitudes towards progress between Eastern and Western cultures briefly. 3. Recognize how cultural backgrounds shape views on personal/professional progress. 4. Express opinions on cultural differences about progress in simple English. Contents 1. Lead in 2. Pre-reading 3. While-reading 4. Post-reading 5. Summary 6. Assessment 7. Homework 01. Lead in Lead-in Lead in Globalization has a huge influence on all aspects of life, including language. Some languages spread across the world, while others become extinct. For decades, people across the globe have worked hard to protect the diversity of the world's languages and cultures. In this section, you will first read a passage about the history of the English language. You will then watch a video about the role of English in different countries. 02. Pre-reading Lead-in Pre-reading Study subheadings a-e, and match them to the paragraphs. Write the letters in the blanks. a What's next for English? b How did it become a world language? c Why English? d What is English, anyway? e How many English speakers are there altogether? Lead-in Pre-reading Complete the timeline according to the passage. The development of the English language 03. While-reading Lead-in While-reading Read the passage again and choose the correct answers. (1) English is believed to be very helpful because __________ a more and more people use English b it is easier to use English with the translations in public places c English is an international language d about 56% of all web pages are in English Lead-in While-reading Read the passage again and choose the correct answers. (2) According to this passage, there are three types of English speakers. They are __________ a American English speakers, British English speakers and the speakers of other English varieties b British English speakers, Indian, Nigerian and Singaporean English speakers, and American, Australian, and New Zealand English speakers Lead-in While-reading Read the passage again and choose the correct answers. (2) According to this passage, there are three types of English speakers. They are __________ c British and American English speakers, Indian, Nigerian and Singaporean English speakers, and Asian English speakers d native English speakers, fluent English speakers using English as a second language, and people learning English as a foreign language Lead-in While-reading Read the passage again and choose the correct answers. (3) From paragraphs 2-5, what can we finally conclude about the English language? a English, being influenced by many other languages, is changing all the time. b Some people were forced to use English after the 17th century. c English plays a limited role in international communication. d British and American English have different spellings. 04. Post-reading Lead-in Post-reading Discuss the questions in groups and share your ideas with the class. Do you know any dying dialects ? What are they? What can we do to protect them? Lead-in language points 1. 核心词汇 ◦ dominate (v.)：意为“主导；支配”，常用搭配“dominate sth.”，用于描述英语在全球语言中的地位，例：English dominates the global business and academic fields. ◦ promote (v.)：表示“促进；推广”，常与文化、语言传播搭配，例：Many countries promote their local languages while accepting English. ◦ threaten (v.)：意为“威胁”，可用于表达英语对小语种的冲击，其名词形式为threat，例：The spread of global languages threatens some minority dialects. ◦ preserve (v.)：指“保护；保存”，常用搭配“preserve sth. from...”，适配地方语言保护的语境，例：We need to preserve local languages from fading away. Lead-in language points 2. 重点短语 ◦ play a vital role in：表示“在……中起至关重要的作用”，用于说明英语对跨文化交流的意义，例：English plays a vital role in international communication. ◦ at the cost of：意为“以……为代价”，可讨论语言全球化的负面影响，例：Some regions develop economy at the cost of losing their traditional languages. ◦ on a global scale：指“在全球范围内”，适配描述英语的全球传播，例：English is used as an official language on a global scale. ◦ make efforts to do sth.：意为“努力做某事”，用于表达保护地方文化的行动，例：Local governments make efforts to protect regional dialects. Lead-in language points 3. 核心句型 ◦ While引导让步状语从句：表转折关系，用于对比语言全球化的利弊，例：While English promotes global communication, it also brings challenges to cultural diversity. ◦ It is + adj. + that从句：用于强调观点，例：It is important that we balance the spread of global languages and the protection of local cultures. ◦ The reason why...is that...：用于解释语言发展相关现象的原因，例：The reason why English becomes a global language is that it was spread widely through colonial activities. 05. Summary Lead-in Summary • 核心主题：不同文化对“进步”的理解与追求差异 • 东方视角（如中国）：重集体进步（个人成长融入家庭、社会），讲稳步积累（靠坚持、长期沉淀），比如“循序渐进”“众人拾柴火焰高” • 西方视角（如欧美国家）：重个人进步（优先自我实现、创新），讲突破进取（鼓励大胆尝试、挑战现状），比如“追求个性突破”“敢为人先” • 文化共识：科技、教育、可持续发展是全球共同的进步方向，只是保留各自文化特色 • 沟通启示：尊重“进步”多元定义，既理解个人成就，也认可集体贡献 06. Assessment Lead-in Assessment Learning Objectives Score(1-5) 1.重点词汇、短语 2.阅读技巧和方法 3.课堂上的表现 5-完全能；4-基本能；3-不确定；2不太能；1-完全不能 07. Homework Lead-in Homework Work in two groups. You are going to discuss this statement: "Putonghua should be used more than local dialects". One group will agree with the statement and the other group will disagree with it. Thank you for your listening $