新核心大学英语B版_读写教程_基础级_Unit_2

4. universal(L10) adj. ① of worldwide scope or applicability
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Climate change is a universal problem. ② applicable to or common to all members of a group or set It’s a universal truth.
Unit 2 》Part I 》Task 1
Task 1 Brainstorming
You 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?
Part I Approaching the Topic Part II Understanding the Text
Part III Integrated Tasks
Part IV Writing Strategy
Part I Approaching the Topic Task 1 Brainstorming Task 3 Watching and Retelling
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Unit 2 》Part I 》Task 3
3. Watch the video again and then explain the main idea to your partner.
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【Script】
Unit 2 》Part I 》Task 3
Script
Jay Walker: How many people are trying to learn English worldwide? Two billion of them. Students: A t-shirt. A dress. Jay Walker: 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. That’s why this year China will become the world’s largest English speaking country. (Laughter) Why English? In a single word: Opportunity. Opportunity for a better life, a job, to be able to pay for school, or put
Unit 2 English as a World Language
Learning objectives
In 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, 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.
Text-Related Information
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms 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 influence of Great Britain and the United Kingdom from the 18th century, via the British 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
5. engage(L15) ① vi. to involve oneself or become occupied; participate
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Unit 2 》Part II 》Main Reading
Language Points
1. collectively(L4) adv. jointly, conjointly, together with
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Complex, critical choices will have to be made by human beings individually and collectively. collective adj. & n.
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Without doubt this was the most important relationship I developed at college.
3.popularity(L5) n. the quality of being widely admired or accepted
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These breakthroughs will undoubtedly lead to further advancements in the near future.
undoubted adj. with certainty
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The even was an undoubted success. without doubt
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It was a collective decision. He will see that he is participating in all the decisions of the collective.
Unit 2 》Part II 》Main Reading
2.undoubtedly(L4) adv. with certainty
harness 开发；治理；控 制
Unit 2 》Part I 》Task 3
2. Read the following questions based on the video clip. Choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D.
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His charm soon won him affection and popularity the universal popularity of American movies popular adj. being widely admired or accepted
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巧克力总是深受年轻人的喜爱。
mania 狂热；狂躁；热衷
worldwide 在世界各地 literally 实际地 grueling 累垮人的；折磨人 的 unimaginable 不可思议的
scream 尖声喊叫；大叫 大嚷着要求
giant 巨大的 determine 决定 intensity 强度 witness 目击
tsunami 海啸
Unit 2 》Part I 》Task 3
Task 3 Watching and Retelling
1. Watch the video clip from “On the World’s English Mania”. Use the glossary below as a reference.
1) How many people are trying to learn English all over the 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 language 3) According to the video, in the future, English can serve as . A. the world’s second language B. the language of emotions C. the language of problem solving D. the native language
Unit 2 》Part II 》Main Reading
Countries where English is spoken Countries where English is the official language
Structure of Text
Para. A
The popularity of English. Seven reasons why English is important: jobs, travel, education, same country, Internet, children, business communication.
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Fra Baidu bibliotek
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③ including, relating to, or affecting all members of the class or group under consideration His speech met with universal applause.
Unit 2 》Part II 》Main Reading
Part II Understanding the Text Main Reading
Related Reading
Part II Understanding the Text
Main Reading
Text-Related Information Language Points Tasks
Unit 2 》Part II 》Main Reading