新核心大學(xué)英語B版_讀寫教程_基礎(chǔ)級_Unit_2

1、Unit 2 English as a World LanguageLearning objectivesIn this unit, you will:1. learn about the importance of English as a world language;2. familiarize yourself with the words, expressions, and sentence patterns related to the importance of English as a world language;3. use these words, expressions

2、, and sentence patterns in writing and speech;4. research the importance of English as a world language on the Internet;5. give an oral presentation to the class about the importance of English as a world language;6. learn to write correct complex sentences. Task 1 Brainstorming Task 3 Watching and

3、RetellingYou will need a partner for this activity.1. Brainstorm a list of 10 words commonly used when discussing the importance of English as a world language.2. In what way do you think English is important?3. Have you ever thought of learning another language? What is it and why? Task 1 Brainstor

4、mingUnit 2 Part I Task 1Task 3 Watching and Retelling1. Watch the video clip from “On the Worlds English Mania”. Use the glossary below as a reference.mania 狂熱；狂躁；熱衷狂熱；狂躁；熱衷scream 尖聲喊叫；大叫尖聲喊叫；大叫大嚷著要求大嚷著要求worldwide 在世界各地在世界各地giant 巨大的巨大的literally 實(shí)際地實(shí)際地determine 決定決定grueling 累垮人的；折磨人累垮人的；折磨人的的intensi

5、ty 強(qiáng)度強(qiáng)度unimaginable 不可思議的不可思議的witness 目擊目擊tsunami 海嘯海嘯harness 開發(fā)；治理；控開發(fā)；治理；控制制Unit 2 Part I Task 32. Read the following questions based on the video clip. Choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D.Unit 2 Part I Task 31) How many people are trying to learn English all over the

6、 world? A. 2.1 billion. B. 12 million. C. 2.5 million. D. 2 billion.2) _ is the language of science. A. English B. Mathematics C. Native language D. Another language3) According to the video, in the future, English can serve as . A. the worlds second language B. the language of emotions C. the langu

7、age of problem solving D. the native language3. Watch the video again and then explain the main idea to your partner. 【Script】Unit 2 Part I Task 3ScriptUnit 2 Part I Task 3 Jay Walker: How many people are trying to learn English worldwide? Two billion of them. Students: A t-shirt. A dress. Jay Walke

8、r: In Latin America, in India, in Southeast Asia, and most of all in China. If you are a Chinese student you start learning English in the third grade, by law. Thats why this year China will become the worlds largest English speaking country. (Laughter) Why English? In a single word: Opportunity. Op

9、portunity for a better life, a job, to be able to pay for school, or put Main Reading Related Reading Main Reading Text-Related Information Language Points Tasks Text-Related InformationUnit 2 Part II Main ReadingEnglish language English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon king

10、doms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria. Following the economic, political, military, scientific, cultural, and colonial influenceof Great Britain and the United Kingdom from the 18th century, via the B

11、ritish Empire, and of the United States since the mid-20th century, it has been widely dispersed around the world, become the leading language of international discourse, and has acquired use as lingua Unit 2 Part II Main ReadingCountries where English is spokenCountries where English is the officia

12、l language Seven reasons why English is important: jobs, travel, education, same country, Internet, children, business communication. The popularity of English.Structure of TextPara. APara. B-H1. collectively(L4) adv. jointly, conjointly, together withUnit 2 Part II Main ReadinglComplex, critical ch

13、oices will have to be made by human beings individually and collectively.e.g.Language Points collective adj. & n.lIt was a collective decision.lHe will see that he is participating in all the decisions of the collective.e.g.Unit 2 Part II Main Reading2.undoubtedly(L4) adv. with certaintylThese b

14、reakthroughs will undoubtedly lead to further advancements in the near future.e.g. undoubted adj. with certaintylThe even was an undoubted success.e.g. without doubtlWithout doubt this was the most important relationship I developed at college.e.g.3.popularity(L5) n. the quality of being widely admi

15、red or acceptedlHis charm soon won him affection and popularitylthe universal popularity of American moviese.g. popular adj. being widely admired or acceptede.g.l巧克力總是深受年輕人的喜愛。4. universal(L10) adj.lClimate change is a universal problem.e.g. of worldwide scope or applicabilitylIts a universal truth.

16、e.g. applicable to or common to all members of a group or setlHis speech met with universal applause.e.g. including, relating to, or affecting all members of the class or group under considerationUnit 2 Part II Main Reading5. engage(L15)lThey engaged in a discussion.lI have never engaged in the drug

17、 trade.e.g. vi. to involve oneself or become occupied; participatelThey were engaged last month.e.g. vt. to pledge or promise, especially to marry.Unit 2 Part II Main ReadinglWhile the grandparents love the children, they are strict with them.lThey were grinning and watching while one man laughed an

18、d poured beer over the head of another.e.g. whereas6.while(L16) conj. at the same time that; althoughlThe first two services are free, while the third costs $35.e.g.Unit 2 Part II Main Reading7.available(L19) adj.lThe doctor is not available now.e.g. obtainable or accessible and ready for use or ser

19、vicelMy bicycle is not available, and it is being repaired.e.g. not busy; not otherwise committedUnit 2 Part II Main ReadinglRecent opinion polls show that 60 percent favor abortion under certain circumstances.e.g.under no circumstances 決不決不under the circumstances /in the circumstance 在在條條件下件下8.circ

20、umstance(L26) n. a condition or fact attending an event and having some bearing on it Unit 2 Part II Main Readingla rescue team; a rescue missione.g.9. rescue(L26)lEmergency teams use them to rescue people from fires and floods.e.g. vt. to set free, as from danger or imprisonment n. recovery or pres

21、ervation from loss or danger, often used to modify another nounUnit 2 Part II Main Reading10. bridge(L46)lThey will bridge it over with planks.e.g. vt. to connect or reduce the distance betweenlThe decision is an attempt to bridge the distance between the rich and poor.e.g. vt. to make a bridge acro

22、sslThe bridge is not strong enough to allow the passage of vehicles.e.g. n. a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.Unit 2 Part II Main Reading11. appropriate(L53)lThe government has appropriated some funds for education.e.g. adj. suita

23、ble for a particular person, condition, occasion, or place; fittinglPlain, simple clothes are appropriate for school wear.e.g. vt. to give or assign a resource to a particular person or causelThe minister was found to have appropriated government money.e.g. vt. to take possession of by force, as aft

24、er an invasion12. bound to(L54) you are sure that sth. will happenlWell have more than one child, and one of thems bound to be a boy.e.g.e.g. sth. closely related with each otherlEconomic growth is still bound to the issues of poverty, social justice and conservation.Unit 2 Part II Main Reading13. c

25、ommand(L69)lThis great man is able to command everyones respect.e.g. vt. to direct with authority; give orders tolThe general commanded his men to attack the city.e.g. vt. to deserve and receive as due; exactlYou have no right to command.e.g. vi. to give ordersUnit 2 Part II Main ReadinglWe work har

26、d at English so as to have a good command of it.e.g. n. ability to control or use; masterylThe company commander roared his command.e.g. n. an order given with authorityUnit 2 Part II Main Reading14. emerge(L70) vi.lMany facts emerged as a result of the investigation.e.g. to rise from or as if from

27、immersionlSea mammals must emerge periodically to breathe.e.g. to become evidentTask 2 Understanding Main Ideas and Important Details in the TextTask1. Answer the following questions with the information from the passage.1) What does the author mainly convey in the first paragraph?2) Why does one ha

28、ve to be highly fluent in English when doing business with foreigners?There are quite a few facts and reasons that state the importance of English._Unit 2 Part II Main ReadingIn order to make the best out of the available opportunities, one has to be highly fluent in English._3) How has education in

29、creased the importance of English greatly?4) What difficulties will parents meet when they live in English-speaking countries?Wherever one travels for study, English serves as the main medium of teaching. Hence, education has increased the importance of English greatly._ _Unit 2 Part II Main Reading

30、If parents arent able to understand English, they are bound to face difficulties in raising their children, who mostly attend an English school._ _5) Why should people have the ability to write clearly when they do business globally?Unit 2 Part II Main ReadingBecause many forms of business communica

31、tion, from emails to presentations and marketing to important business contracts, are written in English._Unit 2 Part II Main Reading2. Write a brief summary of the text based on your answers to the above questions. There are quite a few facts and reasons that state the importance of English in many

32、 areas all over the world. In order to make the best out of the available job opportunities, one has to be highly fluent in English. Wherever one travels for study, English serves as the main medium of teaching. Hence, education has increased the importance of English greatly. If parents arent able

33、to understand English, they are bound to face difficulties in raising their children, who mostly attend an English school. Because many forms of business communication, from emails to presentations and marketing to important business contracts, are written in English, the ability to clearly write in

34、 English is also important. Related Reading Language Points Tasks Unit 2 Part II Related Reading1.acknowledge(L1) vt.lYou have to acknowledge the truth of her argument.e.g. to express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance withlI passed her in the street but she didnt even ackn

35、owledge me when I smiled.e.g. to declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth oflWe must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us.e.g. to express obligation, thanks, or gratitude forLanguage Points Unit 2 Part II Related ReadinglMy garden extends as far as the river.e.g.2. ext

36、end(L5)lThe countrys trade extended from China to Europe.e.g. vi. to enlarge the area, scope, or range of vt. to stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain pointUnit 2 Part II Related ReadinglThey want to extend their business scope.e.g.

37、vt. to cause (something) to be or last longerlHow to extend a visa if it expires?e.g. vt. to expand the influence of vt. to offer or givelI extend my heartfelt thanks for your help.e.g.Unit 2 Part II Related Reading3. convenient(L10) adj.lIs it convenient for you to go out tonight?e.g. suited to you

38、r comfort or purpose or needs easy to reachlIt is useful to have a convenient supermarket.e.g.Unit 2 Part II Related Reading4. be thought of as ( L13 )英語不能再被視為一個國家的語言。加拿大人講英英語不能再被視為一個國家的語言。加拿大人講英語；美國人也講；印度人，中國人，澳大利亞人，語；美國人也講；印度人，中國人，澳大利亞人，肯尼亞和俄羅斯人都在講英語?？夏醽喓投砹_斯人都在講英語。think of.as 把把看作是看作是,可以表達(dá)同樣意思的短語有

39、：可以表達(dá)同樣意思的短語有：regard.as , look upon.as , look on.as, consider.asUnit 2 Part II Related ReadinglYou are wooing troubles if you associate with him.e.g. vt. to make a logical or causal connectionlI always associate her with roses.e.g. vi. to keep company with; hang out withassociate with5. associate(L1

40、6)associate.withlMr. Miller is a business associate of our company.e.g. n. a person who joins with others in some activitylHe is an associate editor of the newspaper.e.g. adj. having partial rights and privileges or subordinate statusUnit 2 Part II Related Reading6. divide(L20)lThis class is too lar

41、ge, so we have to divide it into 3 groups.e.g. vt. to separate into parts, sections, groups, or brancheslCan you divide 49 by seven?e.g. vt. to perform a divisionlThis river divides at its mouth.e.g. vi. to become separated into partsUnit 2 Part II Related Reading7. draw attention to(L24) = call att

42、ention to make .pay attention to lIt is necessary to draw/call attention to this fact.e.g.Unit 2 Part II Related Reading8. witness(L35) n. someone who sees an event and reports what happenedlThe witness was telling about the whole accident.e.g. vt. to be a witness tolShe witnessed the accident and h

43、ad to testify in court.e.g.Unit 2 Part II Related Reading9.emphatically(L14) adv. without question and beyond doubt他強(qiáng)調(diào)說，他強(qiáng)調(diào)說，“英語就像面包！有了它，你才能去任英語就像面包！有了它，你才能去任何地方何地方”，仿佛語言的價值就如我作筆記時對鋼筆，仿佛語言的價值就如我作筆記時對鋼筆的需要是同樣明顯的。的需要是同樣明顯的。lPresident emphatically states the special measures will not be repeated.e.g.Un

44、it 2 Part II Related Reading10. open up(L42) to cause to open or to become openlThey decided to open up an office in the towne.g. to become availablelAn opportunity opened upe.g. to make availablelThis opens up new possibilitiese.g.Task 2 Understanding Main Ideas and Important Details of the Text.Ta

45、sk1. Answer the following questions with information from the passage.Unit 2 Part II Related Reading1) What is the passage mainly about?2) Why English is a more and more classless language?Nowadays, English is having a wide-ranging influence in many aspects in the world._Because its American or beca

46、use its the language of the digital world, English is an increasinglyclassless language._Unit 2 Part II Related Reading3) What does the author mean by saying “The numbers are shocking”?4) How do you understand “English is like bread”?5) Why do the students study English in the Living Languages Insti

47、tute?The author means to tell us how amazing the figures are in terms of the popularity of English._Wherever you go, whatever you do, you cant go without English, which is exactly like bread._They study English in order to grasp the opportunities it provides._2. Choose the best answer to the followi

48、ng questions.Unit 2 Part II Related Reading1) According to the passage, nowadays, English is widely used in the following areas EXCEPT_ . A. network B. economy C. school teaching D. culture2) Why can English no longer be regarded as a national language? A. Because it is one of the official languages

49、 in UN. B. Because people from all over the world speak it. C. Because British people want to share it with the world. D. Because people associate it with China and Australia.Unit 2 Part II Related Reading3) Which statement is true according to David Crystal? A. In over 20 countries, it is used offi

50、cially. B. More than 150 million people receive English language TV shows. C. Over 80 million children study it at secondary level globally. D. More than 66.6% of the worlds scientists write in English.4) By saying “Ive met beggars in South America who know enough English to read Shakespeare”, Gonza

51、lo Peralta means to . A. show that English is too easy B. show that he has been to many places in the world C. show how important and widespread English is D. show how well educated the beggars are in South America5) According to the passage, young engineers study English at the Living Languages Ins

52、titute in order to . A. finish their courses B. get more job opportunities C. earn more money D. work in the global workplace2. Fill in the blanks with words/phrases from the Main Reading given below. Change the form where necessary.1) Where there are two opposite approaches to things and people, tw

53、o opposite views .2) Is the information on the computer?3) The fallen tree has the two porches.4) But that does not mean they know how to what they see.5) She has an impressive of computer skills.bridgediffer from to appropriateavailablepracticallyconnect interpretbe bound tocommandemergeUnit 2 Part

54、 IV Task 1 emerge_available_bridged_interpret_command_6) He had finished his meal when I arrived.7) The candidate failed to with the voters.8) A nation consume enormous amounts of raw materials as it develops.9) Write in a style to your subject.10) Housing policies school school.Unit 2 Part IV Task

55、1 practically_connect_is bound to_appropriate_differ from_to_3. Fill in the blanks with words/phrases from the Related Reading in the vocabulary pool. Change the form where necessary.1) The university has (見證見證) many changes over the years.2) Our house is the most (突出的突出的) one in the street; its pai

56、nted red.3) In other words, (民主民主) in Latin America faces two significant threats.4) The European powers (擴(kuò)大擴(kuò)大) their authority in Asia.Unit 2 Part IV Task 1 extended_witnessed_prominent_democracy_5) Many people (聯(lián)系聯(lián)系) dark clouds with depression and gloom.6) The first-generation Americans viewed th

57、e country as a land of (機(jī)會機(jī)會).7) Is there anything I could do now to help me (準(zhǔn)備準(zhǔn)備) for the position?8) (至于至于) tax dodging, the results were even more striking.9) Ive arranged a (方便的方便的) time and place for the meeting.10) The book seemed to (打開打開) before me a new and unfamiliar world.Unit 2 Part IV

58、Task 1 open up_associate_opportunity_prepare_In the case of_convenient_4. Complete the following sentences according to the Chinese given in the brackets.1) It is evident that this assumption (使問題大為簡化使問題大為簡化).2) If, they have to take a man-made interference, (對其結(jié)果也無所助益對其結(jié)果也無所助益).3) In ancient times,

59、 the world (被認(rèn)為是扁平的被認(rèn)為是扁平的).4) The activity was supposed to (提醒人們關(guān)注全球變暖危機(jī)提醒人們關(guān)注全球變暖危機(jī)).5) Hope for the best, but (做最壞的打算做最壞的打算). simplifies the problem to a great extent _it must be of no help to the result_Unit 2 Part IV Task 1 was conceived of as flat_draw attention to global warming_prepare for t

60、he worst_Simulated Reproduction:Apart from the main specialized subjects, there are several elective courses that the students have to take.Simulated Translation:除了時間外，還有其它的因素需要考慮。除了時間外，還有其它的因素需要考慮。2. Translate the Chinese sentences by simulating the structure of the English sentences.Model 1: Apart fro