1、Module4WhichEnglish?Readingandvocabulary(2)The Future of English1.据估计2 以口头的形式3 讲英语的国家4 用英语互相交流5(设法)到达6 自然进化的形式7 确信It is estimated that in the spoken formEnglish-speaking countries communicate with each other in English find ones way(into/to)a form of natural evolution be convinced that/of sth.8 This
2、 communication revolution has turned the world into a“global village”in which everyone needs to talk to each other and so often nowadays that means in English.=This communication revolution has turned the world into a“global village”in which everyone needs to talk to each other and that means in Eng
3、lish so often nowadays.,which9.But a new pattern of using English is developing that does not look the same to native speakers as“traditional”English.10.New dialects acquire their own complex features until they become real languages in their own right.凭某人的继承权，凭某人的天赋，当然ReadingpracticeColorful Englis
4、hTopic sentences:Paragraph 1Paragraph 2 Paragraph 3Paragraph 4 Paragraph 5English has a huge number of colorful and splendid expressions which Idioms are picturesque or absurd expressions conveying a concept which Many expressions are advertising slogans.Other common expressions have metaphorical si
5、gnificance.There are traditional proverbs which express a moral or a piece of advice.Revision:1 从这种意义上来说2 关于那一点3 各地4 讲英语的国家5 或者更确切的说6 朝走过来7 据估计8 凭自己的天赋in this sensefor that matterfrom place to placethe English-speaking countriesor rathercome up to It is estimated thatin ones own rightBritainSingapor
6、eAustraliaJamaicaLets enjoy a song!What can you learn from this song?Chinese as a foreign languageLook at the title of the passage,what topics do you think will be mentioned in the text?A more foreigners are learning ChineseB the reasons for learning ChineseC the relation between Chinese and English
7、D the difficulties of learning ChineseE a test for learners of ChinesePrediction:Read the passage quickly and check your prediction.A more foreigners are learning ChineseB the reason for learning ChineseC the relation between Chinese and EnglishD the difficulties of learning ChineseE a test for lear
8、ners of ChineseSkimming:Divide the passage into 3 parts and conclude the main idea of each part.Part 1:Part 2:Part 3:(paragraph 1)The demand for Chinese as a foreign language is growing fast(paragraph 2-3)The reason for the interest in Chinese(paragraph 4-5)An international exam system for learners
9、of ChineseScanning:Read the passage carefully and get some more information.New Words:1 curiosity(n.)2 fascination(n.)3 tone(n.)4 initially(adv.)5 candidate(n.)6 spin-off(n.)好奇心着迷，吸引力语气，语调起初投考者，应考人附带的结果，副产品Intensive-reading:Task One:Answer two questions.1 Why do people want to learn Chinese?2 Is Chi
10、nese a difficult language for foreigners?ufor business opportunities ubetter understanding about Chinese culture ua challengeYes,the tone system is difficult for them.Task Two:translating and replacing.1 The fact that Chinese culture has continued uninterrupted for more than 5,000 years is a source
11、of curiosity and fascination for people in other parts of the world.对世界上其他国家的人们来说，中国文化毫无间断的延续了5000年让他们感到好奇和着迷。2 Students major in Chinese can take the opportunity to teach Chinese as a foreign language,which is an unexpected result of it.And a spin-off of this is that teaching Chinese as a foreign l
12、anguage offers young Chinese language graduates interesting professional opportunities.Task Three:Translate the following phrases.1 the demand for2 the number of/a number of3 a third reason4 quite a few5 increase by6 因为对这种语言如此感兴趣7 把.看做8 提供做某事的机会9 为设计，面向10 第一次的时候对的需求的数量,大量的又一个原因很多增加了with so much inte
13、rest in the languageregardasoffer opportunities to dobe meant forthe first time Who wants to learn Chinese?Just about everybody in the world,it seems.The _ for Chinese as a foreign language is growing fast.There are a number of reasons for the interest.As China develops_,opportunities for doing busi
14、ness increase_.But there is also a _ interest in culture and traditions of China.A third reason is that learning Chinese is a challenge.Most speakers think Chinese must be incredibly difficult,especially its _ and complicated tone system.So the government introduced the HSK test,which was _ in 1990,
15、was _ for those learners who _ Chinese _ a second or foreign language.Later,it was introduced abroad.demandeconomicallydramaticallyrenewedcharactersestablishedmeantregardas1 For the two languages-English and Chinese,which do you think is more difficult to learn?2 In what way is English or Chinese difficult?Spelling,grammar,pronunciation,tone,idioms3 You have been studying English for at least 5 years,then can you give us some skills of learning English?HomeworkRetell the passage in your own words!(about 100 words)本节内容结束更多精彩内容请登录：
