M1U5 language around the world单元词块公开课.docx

M1U5 Languages Around the World1. billions of dollars 数十亿美元(hree billion dollars 三十亿美元native language 母语2. take a positive attitude towards learning English对学英语持有积极态度refer to:指的是；查阅；"It" referred to the education system. It 指代的是教育体系3. despite+N 短语/what 从句 China is widely known for its ancient civilisation, despite the many ups and downs in its history. 尽管历史跌宕起伏，中国仍因其古代文明而闻名于世。6.one of the main factors 主要因素之一be based on以为基础The ncwly-rcicascd film is based on a short story.这部最新发布的电影是基于一部短片故事而改编的。7. date back to the Qin Dynasty 追溯到秦朝时期a symbol of peace 和平的象征8. A variety of/Xarious characters are carved on bones and shells.各种文字被雕刻在骨头和贝壳上。The variety of characters reflects the diversity of cultures.文字的种类反映出文化的多样性。9. There is a major misunderstanding有个大误会。major in English 主修英语no matter where, who, what, 无论哪里，谁，什么.10. by this means用这种方法by no means绝不，一点也不classic works 经典作品11. be regarded as. 被视为.Calligraphy is regarded as an important part of Chinese culture.书法被视为中国文化的重要部分。12. global affairs 全球事务appreciate Chinese culture 欣赏中国文化express one's appreciation/thanks (o sb for sth.因某事表达对某人的感激之情set a specific goal 设定明确目标13. Learning English is a struggle to me.对于我来说，学习英语是一件奋斗之事。struggle to do sth/ make efforts to do sth.努力做某,K struggle to one's feet 挣扎着站起来point of view 观点，看法14. beg for sth.祈求某物We are equals, so I only need a few words to bridge the gap between us.我们是同样的人，所以我只需要几句话来消除我们之间的隔阂。15. Classic works are in great demand in the market.市场上经典名作的需求最很大。meet/satisfy one's demand 满足某人的需求give a vivid/clcar description of sth.对某物进行生动/清晰的描述16. The beau(y of the sunset is really beyond description.日落之美实在难以形容。17. Does each sentence relate to the main idea?每一个句子都与主旨有关吗？