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Unit 3 English Around the World
Topic 2 Some things usually have different meanings in different cultures.
Section D
WINTER
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Learning goals
1. 能熟练运用现在进行时态表将来。
2. 能用stand for, regard as , ask for a ride,
calm down 等来表达肢体语言。
3. 训练阅读技巧,提升阅读能力。
4. 培养结构性写作能力。
5.培养跨文化交际意识和能力
2
1. British
2. kowtow
3. expression
4. spelling
5. elevator
6. pronunciation
7. cent
8. cookbook
9. totally
adj. 英国的,英国人的
v. 叩头,磕头;唯命是从
n. 词语;表达;表情
n. 拼写;拼法
n. 电梯;升降机
n. 发音
n. 分
n. 烹饪书,烹饪菜谱
adv. 完全,全部地,整个地
New words
做某事的方法
从......借某物
把某物借给某人
通过做某事的方式
一直
在过去的几个世纪
能够做某事
写信给某人
在做某事方面遇到困难
ways of doing sth. = ways to do sth.
borrow sth. from ...
lend sb. sth. = lend sth. to sb.
by doing sth.
all the time
in the past few centuries
be able to do sth.
write to sb. = write a letter to sb.
have difficulty/trouble (in) doing sth.
现在进行时态表将要发生的动作,多用于一些位移动词,如:arrive, come, get, go, have, leave, meet, play, return, see, start, stay .
Read through Sections A-C and fill in the blanks with the correct words.
Grammar
Showing the Future by Present Continuous
I’m flying to Disneyland. He is going to London next Sunday.
My uncle is meeting us tomorrow When is Bob going to London?
What’s up?
No need to worry.
Excuse me, could you please give me a ride to the airport?
Whenever you need help, send me an e-mail or call me.
Functions
How much do you know about the differences between different cultures?
( )1. We can use body language to communicate how we feel even if there is
silence.
( )2. In Thailand, closing eyes means “I’m bored”, while it means “I’m
listening and concentrating(专注) in America.”
( )3. In some parts of Greece, people nod their heads to show disagreement .
( )4. In some southeastern countries of Asia, people never shake hands with
their right hands because they consider them dirty.
( )5. When you compare a woman to a cat in western countries, she may be
happy because you are praising her.
( )6. When Americans say “I live on the second floor”, in fact he lives on the
third floor according to our customs.
T
F
America
Thailand
T
F
left
F
angry
it means she is cruel.
F
British
1a Read the passage and put the sentences in the correct places.
It is possible to tell whether a person is American or British by listening to his or her speech.
Now, English is the language spoken by most people in countries like Canada, America, and Australia.
They also borrowed “tofu” and “kowtow” from Chinese.
Sometimes different people use different words to mean the same thing.
听他/她说话
It is possible (for sb.) to do sth.(对于某人来说)做某事是可能的
可改写成:It is possible + that从句
tell v. 判断,辨别
English is spoken by people in many places. It began in England but spread as the British people left their country and made new homes. ________
After many years, the English language began to change. The changes were mainly expressions and spellings. ________ People in England say "underground" while people in America say "subway". In America an elevator starts on the first floor, but in Britain it starts on the ground floor. "Colour" and "centre" are British spellings while "color" and "center" are American spellings for the same words. Pronunciation of words and ways of speaking have changed as well. ________
The English language has also changed by borrowing words from other languages. The Americans borrowed "cent" from old French and "cookbook" from German. ________
The English language is changing all the time, but people (from English-speaking countries) are still able to understand each other.
B
D
A
C
1b Read 1a again and mark T (True) or F (False).
1. English is the language spoken by most people in Canada, America and Australia. ( )
2. The English language has changed little in the past few centuries. ( )
3. American English is totally different from British English. ( )
4. It’s possible for people from English-speaking countries to understand each other
in English. ( )
T
F
F
T
in the past / last +时间段 “在过去的......里” 常用于现在完成时。
1. In the past thirty years, China _______________ (develop) rapidly.
2. In the last two years, he ______________ (study) very hard.
has developed
has studied
在过去的几个世纪
Paragraph 1
English is spoken by people in many places. It began in England but spread as the British people left their country and made new homes. Now, English is the language spoken by most people in countries like Canada, America and Australia.
Paragraph 2
After many years, the English language began to change. The changes were mainly expressions and spellings. Sometimes different people use different words to mean the same thing. People in England say "underground" while people in America say "subway". In America an elevator starts on the first floor, but in Britain it starts on the ground floor. "Colour" and "centre" are British spellings while "color" and "center" are American spellings for the same words. Pronunciation of words and ways of speaking have changed as well. It is possible to tell whether a person is American or British by listening to his or her speech.
pronunciation n. 发音 pronounce v. 发音
by doing sth. 通过做某事
In America , an elevator starts on the first floor, but in Britain it starts on the ground floor.
the first floor
the ground floor
the second floor
the first floor
the second floor
the third floor
elevator
lift
different expressions
different spellings
colour
color
centre
center
learnt
learned
favourite
favorite
neighbour
neighbor
different pronunciations
ways of speaking
Paragraph 3&4
The English language has also changed by borrowing words from other languages. The Americans borrowed "cent" from old French and "cookbook" from German. They also borrowed “tofu” and “kowtow” from Chinese.
The English language is changing all the time, but people from English-speaking countries are still able to understand each other.
borrow sth. from... 从......借某物
English-speaking adj. 讲英语的
一直
borrow words
cent
cookbook
tofu kowtow
project
1. Read the letter and find out Wang Junfeng’s difficulties in English communication.
A. Expressions B. Body language C. Accent D. Spelling
Dear Michael,
How are you doing? I’m writing to you from California. I want to know some differences between British English and American English, especially in expressions, because I have difficulty in understanding the people here. Sometimes I can’t follow them. Even worse, I can’t understand some of their body language and spelling.
Please write back to me soon.
Best wishes to you and your family!
Yours,
Wang Junfeng
Discuss how to deal with Wang Junfeng’s difficulties.
Help Michael write back to him.
Dealing With Wang Junfeng’s Difficulties
Exercises
( )1. The Spring Festival will begin soon. My uncle _____ to celebrate it with us.
A. will be coming B. comes C. came D. is coming
( )2. _____ mistake you make, your parents will believe in you.
A. Whenever B. Whatever C. However D. Wherever
( )3. What is she going to do after she ____ school?
A. leave B. is leaving C. leaves D. will leave
( )4. Attention, please! Flight 801 to Hong Kong is leaving ____fifteen minutes.
A. after B. in C. until D. before
D
B
C
B
Exercises
Fill in the blanks.
1. It’s ________ (典型的)of him to be late for class.
2. In Japan, we bow as ____________(……的一种标志)peace and friendship.
3. They ________________________(做关于……的研究) the
differences of body language in different cultures recently.
4. Edison never gave up __________ (即使)he failed more than 1000 times.
5. In Chinese culture, we usually _________ a beautiful girl ____ a peacock(把……比喻成).
6. We _______________ (为她送行) at the train station tonight.
a sign of
typical
compare
are seeing her off
even if
to
have done some research on
Summary
We learn:
We can:
Some words: British, kowtow, expression, spelling
elevator, pronunciation, cent, cookbook
totally
2. Some phrases: on the first floor, on the ground floor
as well, all the time
3. Some sentences:
(1)In America an elevator starts on the first floor, but in Britain it starts on the ground floor.
(2) Pronunciation of words and ways of speaking have changed as well.
1. Show the future by present continuous.
2. Tell more about the history of English language.
Homework
Read 1a.
Memorize the useful expressions and key sentences which we learn in this topic.
Finish Section D in your workbook.
Preview Section A in Topic 3.
Thank you!
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