大学英语精读第二册unit 1课件

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Blank-filling Directions: Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks. English As an International Language existing International languages include both _______ languages that have become __________________ international means of communication and languages artificially constructed to serve widespread this purpose. The most famous and __________ artificial international language is Esperanto; however, the most widespread international language is not artificial. _______ official Today, English is used in more countries as an language or as the main means _________ over 1.4 Worldwide of international communication than any other language. status billion people live in countries where English has official _____ . One out of five of the present world’s population speaks some English. And at _______ one in five is learning mail English. About ____ of the world’s _____ is written in English. And 90% of all 85% retrieval information in the world’s electronic _______ systems is stored in English.
Even native speakers of a language have both an active and a passive vocabulary. Active vocabulary consists of the words you use frequently and comfortably in speaking and writing, while passive vocabulary consists of the words you recognize when you read and listen. Therefore, when you encounter a new word or expression that you want to learn, you have to decide whether you want to be able to recognize it again or to make it part of your “active” vocabulary.
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Discussion 1) Do you think it useful to learn English with the help of some strategies? 2) What strategies do you think can be employed in English learning?
7. Rehearsing aloud is a useful way to practice spoken English.
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1. An English Song ABC Questions about the Song 2. Word-web 3. Blank-filling 4. Active Vocabulary and Passive Vocabulary 5. Discussion
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True or False Directions: Decide whether the following statements about the text are true or false. 1. Language learners should memorize all the new words. ( F ) While active words demand constant practice and memorization, words that do not often occur in everyday situations require just a nodding acquaintance. 2. It’s impossible to cram too many words into your head at a time. ( T )
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Word-web Directions: Find as many words as possible about English learning. listening speaking English Learning electronic dictionary reading
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Active Vocabulary and Passive Vocabulary Question: According to the passage, what is active vocabulary and passive vocabulary respectively?
3. The meaning of a word and the way native speakers use it are equally important. ( T )
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4. Listening to English occasionally will improve your ear and speaking skills.( F ) One must listen to English on a regular basis. 5. It’s important to catch every detail in English listening comprehension. ( F ) The first time one may not catch a great deal, but with each repetition one will get something more. 6. Language learners do not find many opportunities to practice oral English at school. ( T )
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1. True or False 2. Questions and Answers 3. Multiple Choice 4. Discourse Analysis 5. Role Play
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Questions about the Song 1. How many years have you been learning English? 2. What do you think of yourself as far as English learning is concerned? Are you satisfied with the progress you have made? Why or why not?
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Suggested Strategies: Make your own opportunities for practice in using the language inside and 1._______________________________________________________________ outside the classroom. _______________________________________________________________ Specific ways: 1)_____________________________________________________ Ask your teacher questions before, during and after class. 2)_____________________________________________________ Speak to a foreigner. 3)_____________________________________________________ Listen to an English radio program. Watch an English movie. 4)_____________________________________________________ 5)_____________________________________________________ Read an English article on the Internet. 6)_____________________________________________________ Use English software. 2. __________________________________________________________ Be willing to make mistakes in order to learn or communicate. 3. __________________________________________________________ Use context to understand.