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课件网) Unit 5 Languages around the world Listening and talking Activity 1: Listen for different kinds of English 1. How many different kinds of Chinese do you know 2. How many different kinds of English do you know Mandarin/ standard Chinese 普通话 Cantonese 粤语 Listen and anwer: what are the different kinds of English mentioned BrE; AmE; AuE Activity 2 :difference between Br. E & Am. E in vocabulary 1. Do you know the following words in BrE and AmE Challenge yourself to saying them out. Do you know the following words in BrE and AmE Challenge yourself to saying them out. dustbin trash can rubbish garbage Activity 2 :difference between Br. E & Am. E in vocabulary Do you know the following words in BrE and AmE Challenge yourself to saying them out. tap faucet first floor second floor Activity 2 :difference between Br. E & Am. E in vocabulary Do you know the following words in BrE and AmE Challenge yourself to saying them out. apartment flat lift elevator Activity 2 :difference between Br. E & Am. E in vocabulary Do you know the following words in BrE and AmE Challenge yourself to saying them out. torch flashlight toilet restroom Activity 2 :difference between Br. E & Am. E in vocabulary Do you know the following words in BrE and AmE Challenge yourself to saying them out. trolley cart headmaster principal Activity 2 :difference between Br. E & Am. E in vocabulary Do you know the following words in BrE and AmE Challenge yourself to saying them out. rubber eraser primary school elementary school Activity 2 :difference between Br. E & Am. E in vocabulary Do you know the following words in BrE and AmE Challenge yourself to saying them out. biscuit cookie chips french fries Activity 2 :difference between Br. E & Am. E in vocabulary More Look and think Try to think of more pairs of words like these. 3 Expression More Look and think Spelling More Look and think Why are there many differences between British English and American English Think about: 1. changes in environment 2. symbol of a “new” language … You may search some information by reading or browsing website. Read and think Read and role-play the conversation. What misunderstanding has happened 4 Martin: Hey, Zhou Wei, do you want to go shopping There’s a sale at my favorite store. Zhou Wei: Oh, yes! I really need to buy some pants. Martin: Pants That’s funny. I don’t usually go shopping with my friends for pants. Zhou Wei: You don’t Don’t you like to have somebody tell you if the pants look good or not ……. Misunderstanding: In British English, the word “pants” means underwear. Choose one or two pairs of words in Activity 3 and make a conversation. The expressions below may help you. 5 Asking for clarification Do you mean… Does that mean… I’m sorry. What does … mean I’m sorry. Would you mind repeating … I beg your pardon. So am I right in saying … So what you’re really saying is … Ask for clarification Ask for clarifi ... ...
