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课件网) Unit 5 Languages around the world as Period 4 Listening and Talking apartment backyard candy elevator the first floor flat garden sweet lift the ground floor There are different words to express the same meaning between American English and British English. Lead in Watch a video and think about the question: what are the differences between British English and American English Listening Listening Listen to the first part of the talk. Then choose the best answers. What are the different kinds of English mentioned British English B. American English C. Australian English D. All of the above 2. Why can English speakers from different countries all understand each other A. Because there are few problems for them to understand each other. B. Because they have the same volcabulary, pronuciation and grammar. C. Because they speak the same kind of English. D. Because they often use each other’s volcabulary to speak. Scripts: there are many different kinds of English around the world: British English, American English, Australian English, and many others. Scripts: Some English learners might ask, “Can English speakers from different countries all understand each other ” The answer is yes. People in these countries can usually understand each other with very few problems. Listening Listen to the second part of the talk. What are the two pairs of words that the student is confused by Tick them in the boxes. □ semester/term □ restroom/toilet □ gas/petrol □ subway/underground √ √ Amy: Thank you very much for helping me with my English. Betty: You're welcome! When are you free to meet This (1) semester, I'm free on Tuesday and Thursday after lunch. Amy: I'm sorry What does “semester” mean Betty: You know, semester means half of (2)a school year. Amy: Oh, you mean like a (3) term Betty: Yes, like a term. The (4)British say “term”. We usually say “semester” here in (5) America. Amy: Got it! My first English lesson with you, haha OK. let's meet on(6)Tuesday. Where shall we meet Betty: Let's meet at a coffee shop near my home. It's very convenient to get there by subway. Amy: Subway Do you mean the (7) underground Betty: Yes, the (8) train that goes under the ground! Amy: Ah, got it! Haha, my second English lesson-thank you! Listen again, then fill in the blanks. semester a school year term British America Tuesday underground train Listening Talking Talking Look at the pairs of words below. Guess their meanings and match the words with the pictures. Then play a game to check whether you have remembered them. 汽油 糖果 厕所 荣誉 母亲 公寓 Talking Read the conversation. What misunderstanding has happened What misunderstanding has happened Zhou Wei refers to pants, American English for trousers. Martin explains that pants refers to underwear in British English. Talking Read the text again, find out and underline how Martin and Zhou Wei clarified their views when misunderstandings occurred ... ...
