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课件网) Unit 05 Languages Around the World 新人教必修一 Listening and Speaking The United Nations General Assembly is now in session in the pictures. When we refer to the the United Nations General Assembly, we have to face language problems. Do you know how many official languages of the United Nations Let's listen together. Listen to a speech and tick the two languages with the most native speakers. Circle the official languages of the United Nations. O Russian O Chinese O Korean O Japanese O Spanish O Arabic O English O French √ √ Listen to the speech and answer the questions. 1.What is the main topic of this speech 2.How many languages are there in the world 3.How many billion people speak the UN‘s official languages as their native or second language 4.What is the attitude of the speaker towards foreign language learning 1.What is the main topic of this speech Learning a foreign language 2.How many languages are there in the world nearly 7000 3.How many billion people speak the UN's official languages as their native or second language Around 2.8 million 4.What is the attitude of the speaker towards foreign language learning It is very useful to learn. ①. What's the main topic of this speech A.The official languages of the UN. B. Learning a foreign language. C. One American girl. ②. What's the speaker's attitude towards foreign language learning Listen for main ideas opinion/feeling A. objective (客观的) B. supportive C. doubtful (怀疑的) Learning English is very useful, but it is wise to learn at least one other foreign language, if possible. Listen for details 1. How many languages are there in the world 2. How many UN’s official languages are there 3. How many billion people speak the UN’s official languages as their native or second language nearly 7000 languages six around 2.8 billion They are spoken by around 2.8 billion people as their native or second language. United Nations 4. Why do many students choose to study one of the UN official languages As they think it means better job chances in the future. The UN has six official languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, and Spanish. Many students choose to study one of the languages that are spoken at the UN. Reference: Pronouns(it, they, she. etc.) refer to something or somebody mentioned earlier. Pay attention to the context to help you understand what the pronouns refer to. Students Language(s) they choose Reasons many students One of the languages that are spoken at _____ better _____ an American girl _____ Her _____ were from Denmark. another young lady _____ She had _____ from _____ the UN job chances Danish French grandparents friends French spoken countries Why do you learn English job family friends Listen again and sum up the reasons Listen for details Pair work Sample1 A: What language do you want to study B: I really want to study... Because if I learn.... I will... What about you A: My choice is... because. ... ...
