新核心大学英语B版_读写教程_基础级_Unit_2

1、.Unit 2 English as a World Language.Learning 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, expressio

2、ns, 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

3、and Retelling.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? Task 1 Brai

4、nstormingUnit 2 Part I Task 1.Task 3 Watching and Retelling1. Watch the video clip from “On the Worlds English Mania”. Use the glossary below as a reference.mania 狂热；狂躁；热衷狂热；狂躁；热衷scream 尖声喊叫；大叫尖声喊叫；大叫大嚷着要求大嚷着要求worldwide 在世界各地在世界各地giant 巨大的巨大的literally 实际地实际地determine 决定决定grueling 累垮人的；折磨人累垮人的；折磨人的的i

5、ntensity 强度强度unimaginable 不可思议的不可思议的witness 目击目击tsunami 海啸海啸harness 开发；治理；控开发；治理；控制制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.Unit 2 Part I Task 31) How many people are trying to learn English all o

6、ver 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 language3) According to the video, in the future, English can serve as . A. the worlds second language B. the language of emotions C. th

7、e language of problem solving D. the native language.3. Watch the video again and then explain the main idea to your partner. 【Script】Unit 2 Part I Task 3.ScriptUnit 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.

8、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. Thats why this year China will become the world s largest English speaking country. (Laughter) Why English? In a single word: Oppor

9、tunity. Opportunity 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 An

10、glo-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 influenceof Great Britain and the United Kingdom from the 18th cent

11、ury, 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 .Unit 2 Part II Main Reading.Countries where English is spokenCountries where Englis

12、h is the official 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-H.1. collectively(L4) adv. jointly, conjointly, together withUnit 2 Part II Main ReadinglCo

13、mplex, critical choices 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

14、 certaintylThese breakthroughs 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

15、 being widely admired or acceptedlHis charm soon won him affection and popularitylthe universal popularity of American moviese.g. popular adj. being widely admired or acceptede.g.l巧克力总是深受年轻人的喜爱。.4. universal(L10) adj.lClimate change is a universal problem.e.g. of worldwide scope or applicabilitylIts

16、 a universal truth.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 consideration.Unit 2 Part II Main Reading5. engage(L15)lThey engaged in a discussion.lI have never

17、 engaged in the drug 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 whil

18、e one man laughed and 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

19、ready for use or servicelMy bicycle is not available, and it is being repaired.e.g. not busy; not otherwise committed.Unit 2 Part II Main ReadinglRecent opinion polls show that 60 percent favor abortion under certain circumstances.e.g.under no circumstances 决不决不under the circumstances /in the circum

20、stance 在在条条件下件下8.circumstance(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 imprisonme

21、nt n. recovery or preservation from loss or danger, often used to modify another noun.Unit 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

22、. to make a bridge acrosslThe 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 ed

23、ucation.e.g. adj. suitable 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 possess

24、ion of by force, as after an invasion.12. 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 P

25、art II Main Reading13. command(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 orders.Unit 2 Part II

26、 Main ReadinglWe work hard 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 authority.Unit 2 Part II Main Reading14. emerge(L70) vi.lMany facts emerged as a result of the investigation.e.g. t

27、o rise from or as if from immersionlSea mammals must emerge periodically to breathe.e.g. to become evident.Task 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 p

28、aragraph?2) Why does one have 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 Engli

29、sh._.3) How has education increased 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._

30、_Unit 2 Part II Main ReadingIf 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 man

31、y forms of business communication, 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

32、 importance of English in many 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 g

33、reatly. If parents arent able 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, t

34、he ability to clearly write in 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

35、 street but she didnt even acknowledge 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 extend

36、s as far as the river.e.g.2. extend(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 point.Unit 2 Part II Related ReadinglThey want to

37、extend their business scope.e.g. 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

38、go out tonight?e.g. suited to your 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 )英语不能再被视为一个国家的语言。加拿大人讲英英语不能再被视为一个国家的语言。加拿大人讲英语；美国人也讲；印度人，中国人，澳大利亚人，语；美国人也讲；印度人，中国人，澳大利亚人，肯尼亚和俄罗斯人都在讲英语。肯尼亚和俄罗斯人都在讲英语。

39、think of.as 把把看作是看作是,可以表达同样意思的短语有：可以表达同样意思的短语有：regard.as , look upon.as , look on.as, consider.as.Unit 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

40、 withassociate with5. associate(L16)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 status.Unit 2 Part II Related Reading6

41、. divide(L20)lThis class is too large, 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 parts.Unit 2 Part II Related Reading

42、7. draw attention to(L24) = call attention 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

43、 tolShe witnessed the accident and had to testify in court.e.g.Unit 2 Part II Related Reading9.emphatically(L14) adv. without question and beyond doubt他强调说，他强调说，“英语就像面包！有了它，你才能去任英语就像面包！有了它，你才能去任何地方何地方”，仿佛语言的价值就如我作笔记时对钢笔，仿佛语言的价值就如我作笔记时对钢笔的需要是同样明显的。的需要是同样明显的。lPresident emphatically states the special

44、measures will not be repeated.e.g.Unit 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

45、and Important Details of the Text.Task1. 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

46、 world._Because its American or because 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

47、English in the Living Languages Institute?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.

48、 Choose the best answer to the following 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. Becau

49、se it is one of the official languages 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.

50、 In over 20 countries, it is used officially. 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 enou

51、gh English to read Shakespeare”, Gonzalo 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 stu

52、dy English at the Living Languages Institute in order to . A. finish their courses B. get more job opportunities C. earn more money D. work in the global workplace.2. Fill in the blanks with words/phrases from the Main Reading given below. Change the form where necessary.1) Where there are two oppos

53、ite approaches to things and people, two 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 inter

54、pretbe bound tocommandemergeUnit 2 Part 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 pol

55、icies school school.Unit 2 Part IV Task 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 (见证见证) many changes over the years.2) Our house is the

56、 most (突出的突出的) one in the street; its painted red.3) In other words, (民主民主) in Latin America faces two significant threats.4) The European powers (扩大扩大) their authority in Asia.Unit 2 Part IV Task 1 extended_witnessed_prominent_democracy_.5) Many people (联系联系) dark clouds with depression and gloom.6

57、) The first-generation Americans viewed the country as a land of (机会机会).7) Is there anything I could do now to help me (准备准备) 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 (打开打开) before me

58、a new and unfamiliar world.Unit 2 Part IV 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 (使问题大为简化使问题大为简化).2) If, they have to take a man-made interference

59、, (对其结果也无所助益对其结果也无所助益).3) In ancient times, the world (被认为是扁平的被认为是扁平的).4) The activity was supposed to (提醒人们关注全球变暖危机提醒人们关注全球变暖危机).5) Hope for the best, but (做最坏的打算做最坏的打算). 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_dra

60、w attention to global warming_prepare for the worst_.Simulated Reproduction:Apart from the main specialized subjects, there are several elective courses that the students have to take.Simulated Translation:除了时间外，还有其它的因素需要考虑。除了时间外，还有其它的因素需要考虑。2. Translate the Chinese sentences by simulating the structure