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课件网) Listening and speaking & talking Unit 05 Languages Around the World 新人教必修一 Explore different kinds of English Watch the video and find out what is different between British English and American English. Pronunciation. How much do you know about American English and British English Share with your partner. Ⅰ．重点单词 1．_____n.& vi.斗争；奋斗；搏斗 2．_____n.汽油；气体；燃气 3．_____n.(NAmE gas)汽油 4．_____n.地铁 5．_____n.(especially NAmE)公寓套房 6．_____ vt.恳求；祈求；哀求 struggle gas petrol subway apartment beg 7．_____n.同等的人；相等物 adj.相同的；同样的 →_____adv.相等地 →_____ n．同等；平等 8．_____n.间隔；开口；差距 9．_____n.要求；需求 vt.强烈要求；需要 vi.查问 →_____ adj.(工作)苛求的；费力的 10．_____n.词汇 equal equally equality gap demand demanding vocabulary Listen to a speech and tick the two languages with the most native speakers. Circle the official languages of the United Nations (UN). Russian Chinese Korean Japanese Spanish Arabic English French √ √ While-listening Listen to the speech again and answer the questions. 1. What is the main topic of this speech A.The official languages of the UN. B. Reasons to learn a foreign language. C. One American girl. 2. How many languages are there in the world Nearly 7,000. Listen for details Many students choose to study one of the languages that are spoken at the UN Because they think it means in the future. Tip 1 for listening: Reference: Pronouns(it, they, she. etc.) refer to something or somebody mentioned earlier. Pay attention to the context(语境) of words to help you understand what the pronouns refer to. better job chances Listen to part of the speech and fill in the blanks. Why do so many people learn UN languages because Listen for skills struggle to do sth.努力去做某事 struggle with/against...同……做斗争 struggle for sth.为某事而努力 struggle on挣扎着坚持下去 struggle to one’s feet挣扎着站起来 单句语法填空 ①This small food factory reduced their product prices to struggle _____existence in the local market. ②The prisoner struggled _____the policeman but couldn’t escape. ③Bravely, Mary struggled _____ her feet, and fought against the wind and rain. ④He has been struggling _____ illness for many years. for with/against to with/against 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.” What Do you mean this autumn Do you have any plan this fall American English British English A: Do you want to come to my apartment B: Your flat I don’t think so. Can we go to the pub A: Wow, the bar is a nice place. We can go. B: Great. I want a tin of Coke and some sweets. A: Well, I want a can of beer and some candies. B: Hey, I like football match very much. A: OK. We ... ...
