1、Period Three Learning about Language & Using Language.写出下列单词的汉语意思(共 8 小题；每题 2 分，满分 16 分)1dialect n方言2midwestern adj.中西部的；有中西部特性的3African adj.非洲的；非洲人的；非洲语言的4Spanish adj.西班牙的；西班牙人的；西班牙语的 n 西班牙人；西班牙语5southeastern adj.东南方的； 来自东南的6northwestern adj.西北方的； 来自西北的7lorry n卡车8cab n. 出租车.写出下列汉语对应的英语单词(共 10 小题；每题
2、 2 分，满分 20 分)9usage n使用；用法；词语惯用法10command n& vt.命令；指令；掌握11request n& vt.请求；要求12expression n词语；表示；表达express v表达；表示13eastern adj.东方的；东部的14recognize vt.辨认出；承认；公认recognition n认出；承认15accent n口音；腔调；重音16lightning n闪电17straight adv.直接；挺直 adj.直的；笔直的；正直的18block n街区；块；木块；石块.写出下列短语或短语对应的汉语意思(共 10 小题；每题 2.4 分，满分
3、 24 分)19believe it or not 信不信由你20from all over the world 来自世界各地21play a part (in)扮演一个角色；参与22from one place to another 从一个地方到另一个地方23the same.as.和相同24turn off 关闭25hold on 请稍等(电话用语)26standard English 标准英语27take note of 注意；记下28build up(使)逐渐增加；使发展；增强.完成句子(共 5 小题；每题 8 分，满分 40 分)29As we know，British Englis
4、h is a little different from American English.众所周知，英式英语和美式英语有所不同。30Believe it or not，there is no such thing as standard English.信不信由你，( 世界上)没有什么标准英语。31This is because in the early days of radio，those who reported the news were expected to speak excellent English.这是因为在早期的电台节目里，人们期望新闻播音员英语说得很好。32Howev
5、er，on TV and the radio you will hear differences in the way people speak.但是，从电视上和收音机上，你会听到不同的人有着不同的说话方式。33So people from the mountains in the southeastern USA speak with almost the same dialect as people in the northwestern USA.因此，来自美国东南部山区的人和来自美国西北部的人几乎说着同样的方言。.Tell whether the following statements
6、 are true(T) or false(F). 1There is no standard English in the writers opinion.(T)2The way people speak on TV and the radio is different.(T)3American English has many dialects，such as the midwestern，southern ，African American and Spanish dialects.(T)4People from the mountains in the southeastern USA
7、 speak with the same dialect as people in the northwestern USA.(F).Choose the best answer.1From the text，we know that is standard English.ABritish EnglishBAmerican EnglishCthe English spoken in AustraliaDno English答案 D2Why do many people believe the English spoken on TV and the radio is standard Eng
8、lish?ABecause the English spoken on TV and the radio is the same.BBecause people believe those who report the news speak excellent English.CBecause the government tells them what standard English is.DBecause they cant speak English well by themselves.答案 B3Which of the statements about dialects is TR
9、UE?ANo words and expressions spoken on TV are dialects.BIn Britain there are more dialects than in the USA.CDialects are widely used in the USA.DDialects are better than standard English.答案 C4Whats the main idea of the third paragraph?AGeography plays a part in making dialects.BSome people live in t
10、he mountains.CThe people who live in different areas can understand each other.DAmericans like moving from one place to another.答案 A重点词汇Can you find the following command and request from Reading？你能从 Reading 中找出下列命令和要求吗？?command n & vt.命令；指令；掌握have a command of.了解/掌握under the command of sb.under sb.
11、s command 由某人指挥；由某人控制be in command of 控制；管辖take command of 控制；管辖command sb.to do sth. 命令某人做某事command that sb.(should) do sth.命令某人做某事(1)Could you tell me who is in command of this project？你能告诉我谁掌管这个项目吗？(2)It is said that this army is under his command/under the command of him.据说这支军队由他指挥。(3)The girl h
12、as a good command of English，so she has got the job.这个女孩精通英语，所以她得到了这份工作。一句多译领导命令他们立刻离开。(4)The leader commanded that they (should) leave at once.(5)The leader commanded them to leave at once.?request n& vt .请求；要求at sb.s request at the request of sb.应某人的请求make a request for sth./that.请求 ，要求request sth
13、.from/of sb.向某人要求某物request sb.to do sth.要求某人做某事request that sb.(should) do.要求(6)The boy requested a computer from/of his parents as his birthday present.男孩向父母要一台电脑作为生日礼物。(7)She made a request for some water.她要了一些水。(8)You are requested not to smoke(smoke) in the theatre.请不要在剧院里吸烟。(9)At the request of
14、 some English learners，he has published a lot of books.应一些英语学习者的请求，他已经出版了很多书。句型转换(10)The teacher requested us to go over our lessons after school.The teacher requested that we (should) go over our lessons after school.When people use words and expressions different from the “standard language”，it is
15、 called a dialect.当人们使用不同于“标准语言”的词语时，那就叫做方言。?expression n词语；表示；表达；表情beyond expression 无法形容；难以表达give expression to 表达express vt.表示；表达 n快车；速递express oneself 表达某人自己的思想(感情或意见)(1)At last he found a proper way to give expression to his gratitude.最终他找到了适当的方式表达了自己的感激之情。(2)The beauty of the West Lake is enti
16、rely beyond expression.西湖的美是完全无法形容的。(3)He is still unable to express himself(he) in English.他仍旧不能用英语表达自己的意见。Geography also plays a part in making dialects.地理位置对方言的产生也有影响。?play a part inplay a role in 在中扮演一个角色；在中起作用play the part/role of 扮演的角色take an active part in 积极参加(1)The actor Wu Jing played a le
17、ading part/role in the film Wolf Warriors.演员吴京在电影战狼中扮演主角。(2)Who played the part/role of a shoemaker in Just Call Me Nobody?谁在大笑江湖中扮演小鞋匠这一角色？(3)Do you take an active part in all kinds of activities at school？你在学校积极参加各种活动吗？Although many Americans move a lot，they still recognize and understand each oth
18、ers dialects.虽然许多美国人经常搬迁，但是他们仍然能够辨别、理解彼此的方言?recognize vt.辨认出；承认；公认recognize sb.s/ones voice 辨别出某人的声音recognize sb./sth.as/to be.承认是It is recognized that.人们公认 recognition n承认；认出beyond recognition 无法辨认(1)The moment I picked up the phone，I recognized his voice.我一拿起电话就听出了他的声音。(2)It is recognized that Liu
19、 Huan is a famous musician.刘 欢 是 一 位 著 名 的 音 乐 家 ， 这 是 大 家 公 认的 。(3)We recognize him as/to be a hardworking and honest person.我们认为他是一个勤奋并且诚实的人。(4)After 25 years the town centre has changed beyond recognition(recognize)25 年过去了，市中心变得认不出来了。经典句式Believe it or not，there is no such thing as standard Englis
20、h.信不信由你，(世界上)没有什么标准英语。there is no such.as.意为“没有像的” ，其中的“no such可数名词单数”相当于“not such a(n)可数名词单数” 。such 修饰单数名词时，位于不定冠词 a/an 之前；若名词前有one，no，any，some，all ，many 等词修饰时，such 放在这些词之后。(1)There is no such(not such a) good thing as a free lunch.世上没有免费午餐这样的好事。(2)It may help you to know that there is no such thin
21、g as a perfect speech.它能帮助你认识到根本就没有完美的演讲。This is because in the early days of radio，those who reported the news were expected to speak excellent English.这是因为在早期的收音机时代，人们期望新闻播报者能说一口极好的英语。This/That is because.这/那是因为，because 引导的从句作表语，表示原因。This/That is why.这/那就是 的原因，why 引导的从句表示结果。The reason why.is/was t
22、hat.中 that 引导的表语从句表示原因，that 不可换成 because。用适当的词填空(1)He missed the first bus and that was because he got up late this morning.(2)Almost everyone can enjoy music.This is why music is so popular.(3)The reason why he didnt pass the exam was that he had never studied hard.So people from the mountains in t
23、he southeastern USA speak with almost the same dialect as people in the northwestern USA.因此，来自美国东南部山区的人和来自美国西北部的人几乎说着同样的方言。the same.as.与相同，表示同类的事物。 as 作介词时后跟名词、代词；作关系代词时，引导定语从句，在从句中常作主语或宾语。the same.that.相同的，表示同一个事物。(1)He is not the same man as he was.他和过去不同了。(2)This is the same pen that I used yeste
24、rday.这就是我昨天用的钢笔。.单句语法填空1My father requested that I (should) arrive(arrive) home at dusk.2Youd better try your best to learn more words and expressions(express)3How do you like our city?It has changed beyond all recognition (recognize) in the past 20 years，a completely new one in front of me.4These d
25、ays work plays an important part in a single womans life. 5The reason why the girl was so sad was that her dog was lost.完成句子6I dont like the way (that/in which) he talks.我不喜欢他说话的方式。7There is no such man as you have described in our neighbourhood.我们的社区没有你描述的那样的人。8There are many fans crowded in the co
26、ncert hall now.This is because their idol is to hold a concert here.现在有很多歌迷挤在音乐厅里。这是因为他们的偶像将在这里举办音乐会。9I bought the same book as you gave to her.我买了一本和你给她的一样的书。10Believe it or not，my sister played a part in an American film.信不信由你，我姐姐在一部美国电影中扮演了角色。.课文语法填空STANDARD ENGLISH AND DIALECTSBelieve it or not，
27、there is no 11.such thing as standard English.Many people believe the English 12.spoken(speak) on TV and the radio is standard English.This is because in the early 13.days(day) of radio，those who reported the news were expected 14.to speak(speak) excellent English.However，on TV and the radio you 15.
28、will hear(hear) differences in the way in which people speak.When people use words and 16.expressions(express) different from the “standard language”，it 17.is called(call) a dialect.Geography also plays 18.a part in making dialects.When Americans moved from one place to another，they 19.took (take) t
29、heir dialects with them.20.Although many Americans move a lot，they still recognize and understand each others dialects.基础巩固.单词拼写1I decided to go to the meeting as an expression(表示) of support.2I hadn t seen Mary for years，but I recognized(认出) her immediately I met her.3One man died when he was hit b
30、y lightning(闪电) 4Judging by her accent(口音)，she must be a southerner.5Go straight (笔直地) down the road until you come to the English language school.6People living in these blocks(街区) are all friendly.7The cab(出租车) driver promised to get me to the meeting on time.8The bridge trembled when a heavy lorr
31、y(卡车) drove over it.9Most of the African(非洲的) countries have suffered from drought in recent years.选词填空build up，take note of，play an important part in，from all over the world，the same.as，believe it or not10As we all know，cars play an important part in our life.11Heat may travel in the same manner as
32、 light does.12After he recovered from illness，he tried to build up his strength.13We should welcome friends from all over the world with a smile and be friendly to everyone.14Believe it or not，the little boy can lift a heavy box.15Take note of what I say and do not forget it.单句语法填空16The foreigner I
33、knew comes from the eastern(east) part of America.17Ten years has gone and my hometown has changed beyond recognition(recognise)18In the final year of high school，Senior Three students will learn different usages(usage) of different words.19Although he had trouble in getting over his addiction(瘾) to
34、 computer games，the boy requested a new computer from/of his parents.20The team try their best to make sure of the victory.21After an earthquake most survivors can be expected to recover(recover) over time，particularly with the support of family and friends.22It was commanded that the coal mine surv
35、ivors be sent(send) to the nearest hospital.句型转换23She requested that all club members attend the meeting.She requested all club members to attend the meeting.24American English has so many dialects because people have come from all over the world.The reason why American English has so many dialects
36、is that people have come from all over the world.25Some people who live in the mountains of the eastern USA speak with an older kind of English dialect.Some people living in the mountains of the eastern USA speak with an older kind of English dialect.能力提升.阅读理解AWhen I was 16 years old，I made my first
37、 visit to the United States.It wasnt the first time I had been abroad.Like most English children，I learned French at school and I had often been to France， so I was used to speaking a foreign language to people who didnt understand English.But when I went to America I was really looking forward to h
38、aving a nice easy holiday without any language problems.How wrong I was! The misunderstanding began at the airport.I was looking for a public telephone to give my friend Danny a ring and tell her that I had arrived.A friendly old man saw me looking like being lost and asked if he could help me.“Yes，
39、 ” I said.“I want to give my friend a ring.”“Well，that s nice， ” he said.“Are you getting married? But arent you a bit young？”“Who is talking about marriage？” I replied.“I just want to give my friend a ring to tell her Ive arrived.Can you tell me where theres a phone box？”“Oh！” he said.“Theres a pho
40、ne downstairs. ”When at last we did meet up，Danny explained the misunderstanding to me.“Dont worry， ” she said to me.“I had many difficulties at first.There are lots of words which the Americans use differently in meaning from us British.Youll soon get used to all the funny things they say.But most
41、of the time British and American people can understand each other！ ”语篇解读 作者在本文中讲述了自己第一次到美国时因为英式英语和美式英语的不同而导致的语言误解。26Where was the writer from?AHe was from America.BHe was from France.CHe was from England.DHe was from China.答案 C解析 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Like most English children，I learned French at school an
42、d I had often been to France.”可知，作者来自英国。27The writer thought in America.Ahe wouldnt have any language difficultiesBhe would not understand the AmericansCthe Americans might not understand himDhe would have difficulties at the airport答案 A解析 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“But when I went to America I was really lookin
43、g forward to having a nice easy holiday without any language problems.”可知，作者原以为在美国不会遇到语言麻烦。故选 A。28The writer wanted .Ato buy a ring for his friendBto make a call to his friendCto go to the telephone companyDhis friend to see him off答案 B解析 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“I was looking for a public telephone to give my
44、 friend Danny a ring and tell her that I had arrived.”及后文中的“Can you tell me where theres a phone box？”可知，作者是想给朋友打电话。29From the passage we can see that “give somebody a ring” .Ameans the same in America as in EnglandBmeans “call somebody” to the old manCmeans “be going to get married”Dhas different m
45、eanings in America and in England 答案 D解析 推理判断题。根据文中那位美国老人和作者的对话可知，本题答案为 D。BOne Canada，Two LanguagesCanada is one of the few nations in the world to have two official languages：English and French.There are 10 provinces in the country，but only one of theseQuebec is known as “French Canada”This is beca
46、use it was founded by French explorers while British adventurers discovered the rest.Canada left the British Empire(帝国) in 1867 to become an independent country，and English and French have been recognized as the official languages ever since.Most people speak English as their first language and the
47、two national television networks broadcast in English throughout the country.Apart from in Quebec and a few places on the east coast， French television is very rare.The same goes for traffic signs and menus，for example，outside of Quebec，there are only a few places where youll see traffic signs in Fr
48、ench.In restaurants，its almost impossible to find French on the menu unless you are in the heartland(中心地带) of French Canada.However，all products sold in Canada must，by law，have labels(标签) and instructions in both languages.In Canadas Englishspeaking provinces，official bilingualism means that students can choose to complete a special French language course.Under this program，they are taught most of their subjects in French.If a student begins the course in kindergarten(幼儿园) or Grade One，it is likely that all his
