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课件网) Warm-up Why is learning a second language important (keeps your brain active, improves cultural understanding) The benefits of speaking two languages Why is it good to speak more than just one language A growing number of studies show that learning a second language has huge benefits. According to a group of scientists in Canada, using two languages is good for the brain. The scientists studied people who grew up speaking two languages. They discovered that these people were better at understanding new information and adapting to change. Just as we exercise our bodies to make them stronger, we may also exercise our minds to make them work better. People who speak more than one language do this brain exercise every day. They jump from one language to another, depending on who they are talking to. Therefore, they generally make better decisions and are able to solve problems more easily. They are also better at understanding different cultures. When people grow up speaking two languages, they learn to see things from different points of view. Because of this, they find it easier to get along with all kinds of people whenever they visit a new part of the world. Skimming Task: Read the article on page 80 quickly and answer the question. What are the two main benefits of speaking two languages IIt’s good for the brain. People who grow up speaking two languages are better at understanding different cultures. More and more people now travel and study in different parts of the world. As a result, they speak more than one language. Read the article and learn about the benefits of speaking two languages. According to scientists in Canada, what is the benefit of speaking two languages A. It helps people remember new information better. B. It makes people better at understanding new information and adapting to change. C. It improves people’s ability to learn a third language. D. It strengthens people’s muscle memory. Choose the correct answer √ According to the article, people who speak two languages may ____. A. find it difficult to make decisions B. have a hard time getting along with others C. be better problem-solvers and decision-makers D. be less likely to understand different cultures Choose the correct answer √ The word “exercise” in the article means “_____”. A. make B. train C. understand D. relax Choose the correct answer √ What is the main idea of the article A. How to learn a second language. B. Why it is important to be able to speak two languages. C. The benefits of speaking two languages. D. The difference between people who speak two languages and people who only speak one. Choose the correct answer √ Imagine that your school principal plans to introduce an additional foreign language (e.g. Russian, German, French) into the curriculum. Do you think it is a good idea Express your opinion and explain why. Possible answer： I think it is a good idea. Speaking two langua ... ...
