2019-2020同步新教材外研英语必修一新突破讲义：Unit 2 Section Ⅰ　Reading （Starting out & Understanding ideas） .doc

“中国队大胜日本队”和“中国队大败日本队”都表示“中国队赢了”；英语中也有类似有趣的表达法，我们一起来探索吧。American and British EnglishAmerican and British English spelling differences are one aspect of American and British English differences.In the early 18th century，English spelling was not standardized.Differences became noticeable(明显的，显著的) after the publishing of influential dictionaries.Current British English spellings follow，for the most part，those of Samuel Johnsons Dictionary of the English Language (1755)Many of the new characteristic American English spellings were introduced，although not，for the most part，created，by Noah Webster in his American Dictionary of the English Language of 1828.Webster was a strong proponent(倡导者) of spelling reform for reasons both philological and nationalistic.Many spelling changes proposed in the US by Webster himself，and in the early 20th century by the Simplified Spelling Board，never caught on.Among the advocates of spelling reform in England，the influences of those who preferred the Norman (or AngloFrench) spellings of certain words proved decisive.Subsequent spelling adjustments in the UK had little effect on presentday US spelling，and vice versa(反之亦然)While in many cases American English deviated(偏离；脱离) in the 19th century from mainstream British spelling，on the other hand it has also often retained (保留)older forms.The spelling systems of Commonwealth countries，for the most part，closely resemble (像)the British system.In Canada，however，while most spelling is “British”，many “American” spellings are also used.Additional information on Canadian and Australian spelling is provided throughout the article.诱思导读1What does the passage mainly tell us?It tells us the spelling differences between American and British English.2What is the current British English spelling mainly influenced by?Samuel Johnsons Dictionary of the English Language (1755)3Who brought many spelling changes in the US?Webster.Section Reading (Starting out & Understanding ideas).匹配下列单词的词性及汉语意思()1.behaviorAn.警报器，闹钟()2.unique Bv.显示，反映()3.alarm Cn.举止，行为()4.reflect Dn.创造性，创造力()5.creativity Eadj.独一无二的，独特的答案1.C2.E3.A4.B5.D.选择下列句中相应词组的汉语意思A的数量B全世界C例如 D一说起 E向外看 F烧光 G填充 H上发条()1.For example，I used to be afraid to be myself when I communicate with any stranger.()2.In the years since then, people around the world have shared in many events.()3.They gave each of us a form to fill in before the interview.()4.I want to burn up more calories through jogging!()5.There is no need for you to wind up your watch every day.()6.When it comes to diet and exercise, we know what to do, but we dont do what we know.()7.“Why dont you look out of the window？” she asked quite naturally.()8.The number of people asking to go there is on the increase.答案1.C2.B3.G4.F5.H6.D7.E8.A 第一步速读了解文章主题和段落大意.速读P14P15教材课文，回答问题The author writes the passage to tell us about Athe difficulty in learning different English words wellBhow interesting and creative the language of English isChow to spell difficult English words correctlyDthe reason to invent the language of English答案B第二步细读把控文章关键信息细读P14P15教材课文，选择最佳答案1What made the author think more about English?AMeeting trouble learning English.BThe question from the authors child.CFinding no egg in the eggplant.DNeeding a hamburger to feed the child.2Why does the author mention the words photo and homesick? ATo show how crazy to learn English.BTo tell us the differences between their usages.CTo analyze the formation of the words.DTo share how to learn a crazy language.3How does the author develop the passage?ABy providing examples.BBy making comparisons.CBy following the way of spelling.DBy following the order of importance.4Why does the author say“English was invented by people”？ABecause the English words show everything around us.BBecause the language helps us communicate with others.CBecause the language proves how creative human being is.DBecause the English words are unique in the world.答案1.B2.A3.A4.C第三步研读能力升华接轨高考根据P14P15教材课文，在空白处填入1个恰当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Do you have any difficulty 1.learning(learn)English better? Have you ever wondered why there is no ham 2.in your hamburger 3.and why you cant find any egg in eggplant? Maybe this will get you 4.thinking (think)how crazy the language of English is.We like to paint a 5.painting(paint)，and we are traveling in 6.the car but we take photos and travel on the bus.When we see the rain, we say“it 7.is raining(rain)”but no sunshining to use when seeing sunshine.The words are really 8.confusing(confuse)Such unique 9.madness(mad)can be seen almost everywhere because English 10.reflects(reflect)the creativity of the human race.