1、Unit 4 Language LearningFurther Reading普通高中课程标准实验教科书英语必修1Why do we learn English?to write to pen friendsto enjoy English music and moviesto talk to native speakersto travel abroadto use for businessto learn more about English cultureto use in schoolCan you name some English speaking countries?Englis
2、h is the official language of over 70 countriesEnglish A World LanguageLook at the title and sub-titles of the text and sum up the main idea.The main idea of the text is about _ English has become a world language and some _ of English.Fast Readingwhyvarieties Read Para.1&Para.2 and fill in the blan
3、ks.Careful-readingCareful-reading English is the _ or joint official language of over _countries.Most recent estimates suggested that about 377 million people in the world have English as their _ _.Why has English become a world language?British _ and Britains previous status as a _ _ are the main r
4、easons why English is spoken so widely in the world.In modern times,English is the international language of _,_ and_.In addition,the _ of American mass media has helped to turn English into a world language.official70mother tonguecolonialismworld powertradebusinesstechnologypopularityWhy has Englis
5、h become a world language?British colonialism and Britains previous status as a world power are the main reasons why English is spoken so widely in the world.U.K.British EnglishAmerican English&Does the world speak the same English?Why?Read para.3,4&5 and answer the question.Since language develops
6、and constantly changes,it is impossible to have a standard English popular with people in different counties.Do you want to experience the undergroundin the UK?Ok,I would like to experience the subway.BrE?AmE?The color I like is black.What colour do you like best?BrE?AmE?May I invite you for a dance
7、 da:ns?Yes,I would like to dance dnswith you.BrE?AmE?BrEAmEDifferences between British English and American English.vocabularyspellingpronunciationflat apartmentcolour colordance da:ns dancedns.Apart from the above differences,there are also grammatical differences.Read the letter he wrote to me and
8、 answer the following questions:1.Do you think Chinese has become a world language?Give your reasons.2.What is the question that makes Li Hua puzzled?Li HuaDear Lyn,I have learn English for almost ten years.I have been plagued by the differences between British English and American English.I dont qu
9、ite figure out their differences,such as vocabulary,spelling and pronunciation.Whats more,I dont think English is so important in our life.With the development of economy and technology,China has become a powerful country.Nowadays,more and more foreign students are learning Chinese.It seems that Chi
10、nese is becoming a world language.If it is the case,should we learn English?I have been puzzled by this question.Would you please give me some advice?A letter from Li HuaDo you think Chinese has become a world language?Give your reasons.What is the question that makes Li Hua puzzled?Should We Learn
11、English?DebateWhatWhyWhatState your point of viewShow the supporting reasonsGet a conclusionThe structure of your speech.Main body(Reasons)ConclusionIntroduction State your point of view1.First,2.Whats more,3.In addition,The structure of your speechI thinkAre you ready to make your speech now?Lets do it!Should We Learn English?Homework Write down your speech.