ReadingLead-in:1.How much do you know about the American and British English? Are they exactly the same?2. Among the words you have learnt , can you list any words that belong to Am.E or Br.E?Reading学英语报社 Sample Answers:American English: British English:centrecentermetremeter programmeprogramReading学英语报社Words and Words and ExpressionsExpressionsaccent obvious compare omit variety differ remark variation switch structure n.n.结构、体系结构、体系n.n.口音口音adj.adj.显然的，显而易见的显然的，显而易见的vt.vt.比较比较vt.vt.省略省略n.n.种类种类vi.vi.不同，有区别不同，有区别n.n.评论、谈话评论、谈话n.n.变化变化n.n.开关开关ReadingWords and Words and ExpressionsExpressionsannouncement edition cute add present attempt n.n.努力；尝试努力；尝试n.n.声明，宣告声明，宣告n.n.（广播、电视节目（广播、电视节目的）期、版的）期、版adj.adj.逗人喜爱的逗人喜爱的vt.vt.加，增加加，增加vt.vt.陈述；提出（观陈述；提出（观点、计划等）点、计划等）ReadingWords and Words and ExpressionsExpressionssimplify distinctive look criticize standard reference n.n.参考、查阅参考、查阅vt.vt.简化简化adj.adj.与众不同的与众不同的n.n.外观、外表、样子外观、外表、样子vt.vt.批评批评adj.adj.标准的标准的ReadingWords and Words and ExpressionsExpressionshavein common make a difference be similar to in favour of refer toas thanks to 幸亏，由于，因为幸亏，由于，因为有相同的特点有相同的特点有作用（关系、有作用（关系、影响）影响）和和相似相似赞同，支持赞同，支持称称为为ReadingIntroduction Work in pairs and finish activities 1 & 2 in introductionReadingIntroduction uRead the emails and say what the writers have in common, and decide which writer is American. Activity 2 on Page 1the first email:Mumprogrammetheatrerealisedwrite to me the second email:Momprogramtheaterrealizedwrite me American EnglishReadingPre-reading1.In what ways do you know that Am.E and Br.E are different?2.Check the true statements in Activity 1 on P. 2ReadingFast reading1.Read the passage on P. 2 and find four ways that Br.E & Am.E are different.2. Divide the text into several parts & summarize the main idea. Reading1) in the vocabulary2) in grammar3) using of prepositions4) spelling and pronunciationAnswers1.Four ways on which Br.E & Am.E are different:ReadingAnswers2. Parts of the text:Part 1: Para.1 - 4 Tells the ways that Am.E &Br.E are different.Part 2: Para. 5 - 7 Predict the future of these two varieties.Type of writing Idea of the 1st partIdea of the 2nd partIdea of the 3rd partIdea of the 4th partIdea of the 5th partA descriptive writingBritish and American English differing the first and most in the vocabularyexamples of British and American English spellingsthere being a few differences in grammarthe two varieties differing also in spelling and pronunciationthe two varieties moving closer together; while there being many “Englishes” in the futurediffering in the vocabulary Para. 1British and American English spellings Para. 2differences in grammar Para. 3differing also in spelling and pronunciation Para. 4 the two varieties moving closer together; while there being many “Englishes” in the future Para. 5ReadingDetail reading Read the passage again and finish the EXX in activity 3, then fill in the chart below.ReadingBritish EnglishAmerican EnglishliftpetrolflatcentrecolourprogrammeelevatorgasapartmentcentercolorprogramReadingFinish the table.American EnglishBritish EnglishPara. 1 _ vocabularyautomobilefreewaygassubwaycabcarmotorwaypetrolundergroundtaxiReadingFinish the table.Para. 2 _ expressionsAmerican EnglishBritish Englishflashlightstand in linechipsFrench friestorch queue upcrispschipsReadingFinish the table.Para. 3 _ grammarAmerican EnglishBritish EnglishDo you have ?My friend just arrived.on the teamon the weekendHave you got ?My friend has just arrived.in the teamat the weekendReadingFinish the table.Para. 4 _ spellingAmerican EnglishBritish EnglishcentercolorprogramcentrecolourprogrammeReadingTrue or False1.There are few differences between American and British English.2.Americans always have difficulty in understanding what the British are saying.FFReading3.If you turn on CNN, theAmerican TV network, you find newsreaders and weather forecasters all speaking with the American accent.FReading4. There is going to be only one English left - British English.5. A Londoner can understand an American better than a Scotsman from Edinburgh.FT4. A word which has a different meaning on the other side of the Atlantic :5.A difference in grammar:chipsHave you gotDo you haveHave just arrivedJust arrived6.A difference in spelling:centrecentercolourcolorprogrammeprogramDiscussionWork in groups, Discuss the questions in activity 5Answers to activity 51.Main varieties of Chinese:MandarinCantoneseHakka Match the British and American words and phrases in the box.flatautumnliftground floortorchrubbishpetrolholidayqueue uplorrypavementapartmentfallelevatorfirst floorflashlightgarbagegasvacationstand in linetrucksidewalkRewrite the sentences using British words.1.We really like going on vacation in thefall.We really like going on holiday in theautumn.2.You dont need to take the elevator. Our apartment is on the first floor.You dont need to use the lift. Our flat is on the ground floor.3.Did you see that truck come out of the gas station?Did you see that lorry come out of the petrol station?4.Pass me a flashlight, Eddie. Ive lost my wallet.Pass me a torch, Eddie. Ive lost my wallet.同学们来学校和回家的路上要注意安全同学们来学校和回家的路上要注意安全