1、Lead-in:1.How much do you know about the American and British English?Are they exactly the same?2.2.Among the words you have learnt,can you list any words that belong to Am.E or Br.E?Sample Answers:American English:British English:centrecentermetremeter programmeprogramWords and Expressionsaccent ob
2、vious compare omit variety differ remark variation switch structure n.结构、体系n.口音adj.显然的，显而易见的vt.比较vt.省略n.种类vi.不同，有区别n.评论、谈话n.变化n.开关ReadingWords and Expressionsannouncement edition cute add present attempt n.努力；尝试n.声明，宣告n.（广播、电视节目的）期、版adj.逗人喜爱的vt.加，增加vt.陈述；提出（观点、计划等）ReadingWords and Expressionssimplif
3、y distinctive look criticize standard reference n.参考、查阅vt.简化adj.与众不同的n.外观、外表、样子vt.批评adj.标准的ReadingWords and Expressionshavein common make a difference be similar to in favour of refer toas thanks to 幸亏，由于，因为有相同的特点有作用（关系、影响）和相似赞同，支持称为ReadingIntroductionWork in pairs and finish activities 1&2 in intro
4、ductionReadingIntroduction uRead the emails and say what the writers have in common,and decide which writer is American.Activity 2 on Page 1the first email:Mumprogrammetheatrerealisedwrite to methe second email:Momprogramtheaterrealizedwrite me American EnglishReadingPre-reading1.In what ways do you
5、 know that Am.E and Br.E are different?2.Check the true statements in Activity 1 on P.2ReadingFast reading1.Read the passage on P.2 and find four ways that Br.E&Am.E are different.2.Divide the text into several parts&summarize the main idea.Reading1)in the vocabulary2)in grammar3)using of prepositio
6、ns4)spelling and pronunciationAnswers1.Four ways on which Br.E&Am.E are different:ReadingAnswers2.Parts of the text:Part 1:Para.1-4 Tells the ways that Am.E&Br.E are different.Part 2:Para.5-7 Predict the future of these two varieties.Type of writingIdea of the 1st partIdea of the 2nd partIdea of the
7、 3rd partIdea of the 4th partIdea of the 5th partA descriptive writingBritish and American English differing the first and most in the vocabularyexamples of British and American English spellingsthere being a few differences in grammarthe two varieties differing also in spelling and pronunciationthe
8、 two varieties moving closer together;while there being many“Englishes”in the futurediffering in the vocabulary Para.1British and American English spellings Para.2differences in grammar Para.3differing also in spelling and pronunciation Para.4the two varieties moving closer together;while there bein
9、g many“Englishes”in the future Para.5ReadingDetail readingRead the passage again and finish the EXX in activity 3,then fill in the chart below.ReadingBritish EnglishAmerican EnglishliftpetrolflatcentrecolourprogrammeelevatorgasapartmentcentercolorprogramReadingFinish the table.American EnglishBritis
10、h EnglishPara.1 _vocabularyautomobilefreewaygassubwaycabcarmotorwaypetrolundergroundtaxiReadingFinish the table.Para.2 _expressionsAmerican EnglishBritish Englishflashlightstand in linechipsFrench friestorchqueue upcrispschipsReadingFinish the table.Para.3 _ grammarAmerican EnglishBritish EnglishDo
11、you have?My friend just arrived.on the teamon the weekendHave you got?My friend has just arrived.in the teamat the weekendReadingFinish the table.Para.4 _spellingAmerican EnglishBritish EnglishcentercolorprogramcentrecolourprogrammeReadingTrue or False1.There are few differences between American and
12、 British English.1.2.Americans always have difficulty in understanding what the British are saying.FFReading3.If you turn on CNN,theAmerican TV network,you find newsreaders and weather forecasters all speaking with the American accent.FReading4.There is going to be only one English left-British Engl
13、ish.5.A Londoner can understand an American better than a Scotsman from Edinburgh.FTANSWERSAnswers to activity 4:1.Words British people dont use:automobilesfreewaysgassubwaycabflashlightANSWERS2.Words Americans dont use:3.An American expression which British people dont usecarsmotorwaypetrolundergro
14、undtaxi torchStand in lineANSWERS4.A word which has a different meaning on the other side of the Atlantic:5.A difference in grammar:chipsHave you gotDo you haveHave just arrivedJust arrivedANSWERS6.A difference in spelling:centrecentercolourcolorprogrammeprogramDiscussionDiscussionWork in groups,Dis
15、cuss the questions in activity 5ANSWERSAnswers to activity 5:1.Main varieties of Chinese:MandarinCantoneseHakkaMatch the British and American words and phrases in the box.flatautumnliftground floortorchrubbishpetrolholidayqueue uplorrypavementapartmentfallelevatorfirst floorflashlightgarbagegasvacat
16、ionstand in linetrucksidewalkRewrite the sentences using British words.1.We really like going on vacation in thefall.We really like going on holiday in theautumn.2.You dont need to take the elevator.Our apartment is on the first floor.You dont need to use the lift.Our flat is on the ground floor.3.Did you see that truck come out of the gas station?Did you see that lorry come out of the petrol station?4.Pass me a flashlight,Eddie.Ive lost my wallet.Pass me a torch,Eddie.Ive lost my wallet.
