Module 1 British and American English.doc

Module 1 British and American English一、教材再现 完型填空 根据课文在空白处填上正确的词. My New TeachersThey say that first _1_ are very important. My first impression of Mrs. Li was that she was nervous and shy. I think perhaps she was, as it was her first lesson with us. But now, after two weeks, the class really likes working with her. Shes kind and patient, and she explains English grammar so clearly _2_ even I can understand it!-She avoids_3_ you feel stupid! Ive always hated making mistakes or pronouncing a word incorrectly when I speak English, but Mrs. Li just smiles, so that you dont feel completely stupid! I think maybe she goes a bit too slowly for the faster students, but for me its wonderful! I feel Im going to _4_ progress with her. Id guess that Mrs. Chen is almost sixty. Shes very strict we dont dare to say a word unless she asks us _5_. Shes also very serious and doesnt smile much. When she asks you to do something, you do it immediately! There are a few students in our class who keep _6_ to class late but theyre always on time for Mrs. Chens lessons! Some of our class dont like her, _7_ most of us really appreciate her because her teaching is so well _8_ and clear. And a few students even admit liking her! During scientific experiments, she explains exactly _9_ is happening and_10_ a result my work is improving. Physics will never be my favorite lesson, but I think that Ill do well _11_ the exam Mrs. Chen _12_me. Mr. Wus only _13_ teaching us for two weeks and hes already very popular. I think this is because he really enjoys _14_ Chinese literature he loves it, in fact! Hes got so _15_ energy, this is one class you do not fall asleep _16_! Hes about 28, I think, and is rather good-looking. He talks loudly and fast, and waves his hands about a lot when he gets _17_. Hes really amusing and _18_ jokes when he thinks were getting _19_. Even things like compositions and summaries are _20_ with Mr. Wu. I respect him a lot.二、巩固双基1、 单词拼写1) Li Hong is an i_ pupil, so everybody likes her.2) He always gets n_ at the examination because he wants to get high grades.3) She a_ being invited, so she wrote a letter to thank the hostess.4) S_ farming is the key to the further development of agriculture.5) You look r_ these days, so u must pass your exams.6) This is an _(有趣的) joke.7) Many beginners pronounce some English words _(不正确地).8) If u compare the _(翻译) with the original, u will find the inaccuracy.9) You should do some _(复习) before the exams.10) How much _(假期) do u have every month?2、 单项选择1) You should avoid _ late for your class.A. to be B. being C. D. be2) We really couldnt work with the baby_ and his mother _. A. crying; shouting B. crying; shoutC. to cry; to shout D. cry; shouting3)(05北京)I couldnt do my homework with all that noise _.A. going on B. goes on C. went on D. to go on4)(05上海)He got well-prepared for the job interview, for he couldnt risk_ the good opportunity.A. to lose B. losing C. to be lost D. being lost5)(04北京)Now that she is out of a job, Lucy_ going back to school, but she hasnt decided yet. A. had considered B. has been consideringC. considered D. is going to consider6) The class prefers Mrs. Li _ us English. A. teach B. teaching C. will teach D. to teach7)Shall I go to the meeting?You decide -_. A. thats settled B. its up to youC. you are welcome D.I dont know8) I would rather we_ music. A. listened to B. listen to C. will listen to D. listened9) (05全国卷I)Tom ,you _ leave all your books on the floor like this! A. wouldnt B. mustnt C. neednt D. may not10) I am wrong. _, you are to blame.A. Familiarly B. Similarly C. Similar D. Simply11) Would you help sweep the floor? _ Id rather water the flowers.A. Not particularly B. Dont mention it.C. Anything but that. D. With pleasure.12) George is organized, easy-going, hard-working and intelligent. _, I cant speak too highly of him. A. In other words B. In a word C. On the other hand D. As a result13) Our bodies are strengthened by taking exercise. _, our minds are developed by learning. A. Probably B. Likely C. Similarly D. Generally14) Did you listen to the lecture? Yes, but to tell you the truth, I have never heard a more_ one. A. disappointing B. disappointed C. exciting D excited15) Excuse me, are you going to buy _ book? Well, I need it for _ class but its too expensive.A. the; a B. a; the C. a; D. ; the三、精读拓展THE ROAD TO MODERN ENGLISHAt the end of the 16th century, about five to seven million people spoke English. Nearly all of them lived inEngland. In the next century, people fromEnglandstarted moving to other parts of the world, so English began to be spoken in many other countries. Today, more people speak English as their first, second or foreign language than ever before.Chinamay have the largest number of English speakers. Native English speakers can understand each other even if they dont speak the same kind of English. However, they may not be able to understand everything. For example, a British person may say to her friends, “would you please come up to my flat for a visit?” One of her American friends may then ask her, “Come up where?” Her Canadian friend might explain, “She means we should come up to her apartment.” So why has English change over time? All languages change when cultures communicate with one another. The English spoken between about AD 450 and 1150 was very different from the English spoken today. Actually, it was based more on German than present day English. Then from about 1150 to 1500 English changed even more. It became less like German, and more like French because those who ruledEnglandat that time spoke French. It became closer to the language you are learning now. In the1600s, Shakespeare made use of a wider vocabulary than ever before. One big change in English usage happened when Noah Webster wrote the American Dictionary of the English Language, giving American English its own identity. Later, when some British people went toAustralia, English began to be spoken there. Now Australian English has its own identity. English is also spoken as a foreign or second language in southAsia.Indiahas a very large number of English speakers. This is becauseBritainruledIndiafrom 1765 to 1947. During that time English became the language for government and education. English is also spoken in many other countries in Africa and Asia, such asSouth Africa,SingaporeandMalaysia. InChina, English has been used inHong Kongsince about 1842. Today