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Module 7 English for you and me
Unit 2 We all own English.
外研九年级（下）
Learning Objectives
By the end of the class, we will be able to:
1. know the popularity of English around the world and how it became an international language;
2. get the answer to the question “Who owns English ” through reading the passage;
3. write a composition called The Future of Chinese.
Look and Say
There are many languages in the world. Look, listen and say.
Korean(你好)
Thai(你好)
Japanese(你好)
French(祝胃口好)
Italian (祝胃口好)
German(谢谢)
We can see different languages in some specific places. Look and anwer the questions.
1. What languages can you see
2. Where can you see these languages
3. Why are the languages used in these places
In the above languages, English is used and spoken by many people. Now we will learn a passage called “Who owns English ”. Read the title and answer the questions.
1. What does the word “own” mean
2. Do you think who owns English
Read the passage quickly and match the ideas with the paragraphs.
paragraph 1
paragraph 2
paragraph 3
paragraph 4
paragraph 5
Chinese might be more popular in the future.
English is widely used by many people.
English spread through trade and the media.
We all own English.
English has borrowed many words from other languages.
Read paragraph one and complete the mind map.
As a working language
As the most important foreign language
Ghana, India, Singapore
bosses and secretaries
doctors and patients
English
Where
Who
Where
Who
Why
China and other countries
children
to communicate with people from other countries
Read paragraph two and answer the questions.
1. How did English become an international English
English is spoken everywhere through trade and the media.
2. Why did English become the language of world trade in the nineteenth century What happened in the nineteenth century
British colonialism（英国殖民主义）
The Industial Revolution（工业革命）
English literature and media（英国文学与媒体）
Maritime power（航海实力）
Background tip
English became an world trade language in the nineteenth century because of political, economic, and cultural factors.
British colonialism(英国殖民)
British colonies were founded in regions such as North America, Australia, New Zealand, parts of Africa, India, and Southeast Asia, among others. English was used as the official language in these territories.
The Industial Revolution(工业革命)
The Industrial Revolution, which began in Britain in the late 18th century and continued into the 19th century, promoted the economic growth and technological advancements.
Maritime power(航海实力)
The British was a leading naval force during this period, controlling key trade routes and building ports and trading posts across the globe. This maritime influence promoted the spread of English in international trade and communication.
English literature and media(英国文学与媒体)
The influence of English literature and media, including newspapers and journals, played a role in spreading the language and making it familiar to people in different parts of the world.
3. Why did the US spread English through newspapers, television and films
Wide reach:
They used newspapers, television, and films because these were popular and could reach many people quickly, helping English spread to more places.
Economic and entertainment exchange:
English made trade and global entertainment easier. Many international deals and films were in English, making it important for communication.
Read paragraph three and choose the correct answer.
1. English has borrowed many words from other languages, “zero” comes from
a) French b) Italian c) German d) Arabic
2.“tofu” comes from
a) India b) Chinese c) French d) Korean
3.“piano” comes from
a) German b) Spanish c) French d) Italian
4.“restaurant” comes from
a) Italian b) Spanish c) French d) German
拓展: 英语中的外来词汇
1. café (from French) 咖啡馆，小餐馆
2. opera (from Italian) 歌剧
3. balcony(from Italian) 阳台
4. boutique (from French) 精品店
5. typhoon (from Chinese) 台风
6. tsunami(from Japanese) 海啸
Read paragraph four and fill the blank.
Will the importance of English last
Chinese will become as common as
Most people think
at least for the next twenty or thirty years.
English will be used most around the world
While many people think
English by the middle of the twenty-first century.
Why do they think so
Tip
As China continues to grow, more and more countries have trade contracts with China. And there are an increasing number of overseas students in China. This makes them learn Chinese and know more about Chinese culture. Meanwhile, China plays an active role in interantional affairs and earnestly helps other countries in need.
So will Chinese become an international language
Read paragraph five and answer the questions.
Who owns English
Everyone who speaks it owns English.
Such as:
the British, the Indians, the Chinese...
What roles do they play
They all help make it a rich language.
What does “a rich language” mean
English is spoken and used by many people from different countries. And it borrows many words from other languages. These can make it a rich language.
Pair work
Work in groups of four. Discuss and make a list of advantages about learning English.
open up many opportunities for yourself, such as getting jobs abroad, and doing business in different countries.
communicate with people from other countries.
E.g.
Here is a video about the advantages of learning English.
Write a composition called The future of Chinese.
How many people speak Chinese in China
How many people speak Chinese outside China Where are they
Who is learning Chinese outside China
Do you think people will speak Chinese as an international language in the future Why )
Finish your composition with a conclusion.
Writing
Write notes about the following questions:
Based on your notes, decide if Chinese will become more important in future. Write an introduction to state your point of view.
Organise your notes into sentences and paragraphs. Use facts to support your opinions.
Language points
1. English is now used by nearly a quarter of the world’s population...
population n. The population of a country or area is all the people who live in it. 人口
E.g. What’s the population of China
中国的人口是多少？
Singapore has a small population.
新加坡人口少。
Tip:
表示人口的多或少不用much 或little，而用large 或small。
2. The reason why English is spoken everywhere is that in the nineteenth century, English became the language of world trade.
The reason why... is that... “……的原因是……”
E.g.
The reason why I made so much progress was that your
encouragement played an important role in my study.
我之所以取得如此大的进步，是因为你的鼓励在我的学习中
发挥了重要作用。
The reason why I invite you to take part in the activity is that the
activity can make you have a better understanding of Chinese
culture.
我邀请你参加这个活动的原因是这个活动可以使你更好地了
解中国文化。
3. And in the twentieth century, the US spread English
to the world through newspapers, television and films.
spread v. If something spreads or is spread by people, it gradually reaches or affects a larger and larger area or more and more people. 使扩散; 扩散; 传播
E.g.
The industrial revolution, which started a couple of hundred
years ago in Europe, is now spreading across the world.
几百年前始于欧洲的工业革命现在正向全世界扩散。
The news of the aircraft accident soon spread out widely.
飞机失事的消息很快就被广泛地传开了。
4. More and more schools in Europe are teaching Chinese as a foreign language, together with some European languages.
together with 连同；同……一起
E.g.
I together with my parents was taking walks in the park then.
那时我和父母正在公园散步。
I, together with Jack, want to go to the zoo.
我和杰克都想去公园。
Tip:
当主语后跟有 together with, with, along with等时， 谓语动词的数不受这些词或词组的影响，仍然与其前面的主语保持一致。
5. Even though we speak different types of English, we are all part of an international club.
even though 尽管，即使，纵然
E.g.
He’s the best teacher, even though he has the least experience.
他虽然经验最少，却是最出色的老师。
Even though/Although/Though everyone played well, we lost the
game.
尽管每个人都打得不错，我们还是输了比赛。
Tip:
even though 引导让步状语从句，可与though 或 although 替换，但even though 语气更强烈。
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