English and its history M3U2 Reading English and its history

Skimming to get general ideas

Skimming 1. English is a language with so many confusing rules, because __________. English has a long history B. England is separated from the European mainland C. the English population is large D. the English nation consists of people from different cultures

Skimming 2. The English word pork has a(n) ______ origin. English B. German C. French D. Danish

Skimming 3. Compared with the other three, ____ has many Latin words. Old English B. Middle England C. Modern English D. Celtic

Topic: English and its history parts Main idea Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 A ____________to the English language general introduction How ___________formed by giving examples in the order of time Old English How ____________formed by giving examples in the order of time Middle English How __________formed Modern English English is a ______language. living Conclusion

Before the middle of 5th century People in Britain all spoke Celtic Time Events Before the middle of 5th century People in Britain all spoke Celtic At the end of 9th century The Vikings began to move to Britain Old English had become the official language of England. By the 10th century In 1066 Norman Conquest English had come into widespread use in England. By the latter half of 14th century Henry IV became King of England and used English for all official events. In 1399 During the Renaissance in 16th century Modern English appeared.

Middle English French’s influence on English: 1. More words with similar meanings 2. Words for meat and animals 3. French ways of making plurals

reply answer More words with similar meanings. Old English Old French the same meaning (回答） reply answer Old English Old French

Many words with similar meanings the same meaning ( 生病的） sick ill Norse Anglo-Saxon

Why ? French beef mutton pork bacon English ox/cow sheep pig Examples Words for animals Words for their meat English French ox/cow beef Why ? mutton sheep pork bacon pig

Making plurals Examples Germanic way French way house shoe man child housen houses shoen shoes men children

English and its history Consolidation English and its history Old English In the middle of the 5th century, the language 1.________ in Britain was Celtic. Then Britain was 2.________ by the Angles and the Saxons, who brought their language into Old English. At the end of the 9th century, the Vikings created Old English, 3._______ their languages with Anglo-Saxon. By the 10th century, Old English, had become the 4.________ language of English. Middle English In 1066, England was 5._______ by the Normans, but French didn’t take the 6._____ of English as the first language. By the latter half of the 14th century, English had been 7.________used among all classes in England. 8.________ English Vocabulary and pronunciation also went 9._________ great changes during the Renaissance. It is 10.________ that English will continue developing in the future. spoken occupied mixing official defeated place widely Modern through certain

Choose the phrase to fill in the blanks take controle of name after lead to play a part in be made up of go through aside from make great contributions to However, the Silk Road _____________many routes, no one smooth path. The month of June __________ the goddess Juno. _________ my room, there are two dozen rooms in this courtyard. It was said this discovery __________the development of modern electronics, including radio and television. was made up of was named after Aside from (had) led to

Choose the phrase to fill in the blanks take controle of name after lead to play a part in be made up of go through aside from make great contributions to China has ________________ safeguarding world peace and promoting international coperation. In the early 20th century, China _________too many wars. Everyone should ___________protecting the environment. Jack____________ the business after his father died. made great contributions to went through play a part in took controle of

Thanks for your attention!