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课件网) Unit 5 Languages Around the World Listening and Talking Lead-in One language sets you in a corridor for life. Two languages open every door along the way. —Frank Smith 一种语言能带你进入人生旅途，两门语言为你开启人生旅途中的所有大门。 ———弗兰克·史密斯 How many languages are spoken in the world A. More than 4,000. B. More than 5,000. C. More than 6,000. D. More than 7,000. Pre-listening √ China China has more than 300 languages spoken. These languages are popular in Tibet, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and mainland China. The popular language is Mandarin Chinese spoken by more than 955 million people. However, Standard Chinese is the official language. Cantonese is also very popular. Explore different kinds of English 1 Listen to the first part of the talk. What are the different kinds of English mentioned British English，American English，and Australian English. 2 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 3 Look at the pairs of words below. Which words are British English and which are American English Try to think of more pairs of words like these. Tapescipts Amy: Thank you very much for helping me with my English. Betty: You’re welcome! When are you free to meet This semester, I’m free on Tuesday and Thursday after lunch. Amy: I’m sorry What does “semester” mean Betty: You know, semester—half of a school year. Amy: Oh, you mean like a term Betty: Yes, like a term. The British say “term”. We usually say “semester” here in America. Amy: Got it! My first English lesson with you, haha OK, let’s meet on 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 Underground Betty: Yes, the train that goes under the ground! Amy: Ah, got it! Haha, my second English lesson—thank you! semester/term restroom/toilet gas/petrol subway/underground 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. √ √ 2 Look at the pairs of words below. Which words are British English and which are American English British English American English 3 When you hear two native speakers of English, they may still not speak the same kind of English. What Do you mean this autumn Do you have any plan this fall Work in pairs or groups. Discuss with you partners: If you have the chance, what other language(s) do you want to learn Why How do you understand Frank Smith’s words “One language sets you in a corridor for life. Two languages open every door along the way.” Explore different kinds of English How much do you know about American English and British English Listening and Talking Listen to the first part of the talk. What are the different kinds of English are mentioned British English ... ...
