人教修订版 高中一年级 ( 上 ) Unit 2

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A.More than 750 million people speak English as their native language or a second language. B. More than 750 million people learn English as a foreign language. A.More than 750 million people speak English as their native language or a second language. B. More than 750 million people learn English as a foreign language. 1.What does this sentence “English is a language spoken all around the world” mean? 1.What does this sentence “English is a language spoken all around the world” mean? Skimming

A.Canada, India, Pakistan, Nigeria, the Philippines and New Zealand B. South Africa, Australia, India, Pakistan, Nigeria and the Philippines A.Canada, India, Pakistan, Nigeria, the Philippines and New Zealand B. South Africa, Australia, India, Pakistan, Nigeria and the Philippines 2. In which countries do we find English is used as the second language? C. English is the working language of most international organizations, trade and tourism. D. All the above. C. English is the working language of most international organizations, trade and tourism. D. All the above. D

A. In Canada B. In India C. In America D. In Singapore A. In Canada B. In India C. In America D. In Singapore 3. In which country all the people speak English? C C. The Philippines, India, Pakistan, Nigeria, Singapore and Hong Kong in China D. Ireland, Australia, Singapore, Midway Islands, Turkey and Panama C. The Philippines, India, Pakistan, Nigeria, Singapore and Hong Kong in China D. Ireland, Australia, Singapore, Midway Islands, Turkey and Panama C

A. all the Chinese people speak English B. the Chinese people use English as a second language C. the Chinese people use English as a working language D. English is spoken around the world A. all the Chinese people speak English B. the Chinese people use English as a second language C. the Chinese people use English as a working language D. English is spoken around the world 4. Why English is so important that we Chinese should learn it? Because _____. D

Scanning l.How many people use English as their mother tongue? More than 375 million people use English as their mother tongue.

2.How many people learn English as a second language? The number of people learning English as a second language and the number of people using it as mother tongue are almost the same.

3.In which countries do we find most native speakers of English? Give the names of five countries. In England, America, Canada, Australia, South Africa etc, we can find most native speakers of English.

4. How is English used in countries such as India, Pakistan, Nigeria and Philippines? In those countries, people perhaps speak the language of their own country at home with their family, but the language of the government, schools, newspapers and TV is English.

5. How many people learn English as a foreign language? More than 750 million people learn English as a foreign language.

6.Why is it becoming more and more important to have a good knowledge of English? Living in China, you can use English every day in different situations. Give two examples.

Because in only fifty years, English has developed into a language most widely spoken and used in the world. It is the working language of most international organizations, international trade and tourism.

We can listen to English songs on the radio or use English to communicate with people around the world through the Internet. With so many people communicating in English every day, it will become more and more important to have a good knowledge of English.

Summarize Main idea Part I. English is really a language spoken all round the world. More than 750 million people speak English as their native language or a second language.

Part II. Part III. More than 750 million people learn English as a foreign language. English is the working language of most international organizations, trade and tourism.

True or False 1. More than 375 million people speak English as their native language or a second language. The right information is: More than 750 million people speak English as their native language or a second language. F

2. Most native speakers of English are found only in the United Kingdom and the United States. The right one is: Most native speakers of English are found in the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Canada, Australia, South Africa, Ireland and New Zealand. F

3. In the Philippines the official language is English. T 4. In Hong Kong, many people learn English as a second language. The right sentence is: In Hong Kong, many people learn English as a first or second language. F

5. English is not the working language of WTO. The right sentence is: English is the working language of WTO. F 6. To have a good knowledge of English will become more and more important. T

Focuses 1. around the world: all over the world or throughout the world e.g. This car is used all over the world. 2. majority: the greater number or part; most e.g. The majority of children in our class have brown eyes; only three have blue eyes.

3. more than: over e.g. There are more than 50 students in our class. 4. in total: altogether e.g. That will cost you $700 in total. 5. of one’s own: belonging to oneself and no one else e.g. Children needs toys of their own.

6. except for: not including e.g. The restaurant is open every day except for Sunday. 7. communicate with: exchange information, news, ideas, etc. e.g. The Minister of Foreign Affairs has already communicated on this event with the American President.

8. through the Internet: 通过因特网 e.g. He communicated with his friends in the US through the Internet. 9. develop into ：发展，发育 e.g. Seeds develop into plants.

10. have a good knowledge of / have no knowledge of / have a knowledge of e.g. I have a good knowledge of computers. A baby has no knowledge of good and evil. She has a knowledge of French.

1. Remember the following sentences: 1)These people will perhaps speak the language of their own country at home with their family, but the language of the government, schools, newspapers and TV is English.

2) English is the working language of most international organizations, international trade and tourism. 3) English is also the language of global culture, such as popular music and the internet.

4)You can listen to English songs on the radio or use English to communicate with people around the world through the Internet.

5) With so many people communicating in English every day, it will become more and more important to have a good knowledge of English. 2. Recite the last paragraph of this text.