1、Unit 2 Understanding each otherExtended readingBorrowed wordsReadingLook at the words below. Ta i c h i s i l k c h e f restaurant umbrella piano tornado mosquitoCan you guess where they come from?Do you know some Chinese words that come from other languages?Reading克隆、台风、巧克力 English干部、哲学、理事Japanese牛
2、轧糖、香槟、芭蕾舞FrenchReadingRead the magazine article and complete the chart with information. Introduction(1) _(2) _ _Different attitudes towards borrowed words Conclusion(3) _(4) _The phenomenon of word borrowingThe process of borrowing words from other languagesAvoiding borrowed wordsWelcoming borrowed
3、 wordsRead Paragraph 1 and answer the following question.Why does the writer say “this comes as no surprise”? in line 3?ReadingIt comes as no surprise because English has borrowed words from more than 300 different languages, including Latin, Greek, French and Chinese.Read Paragraphs 23 and answer t
4、he following questions.1. When does word borrowing usually occur?ReadingIt occurs when two cultures with different languages interact, and there is no suitable word for an object or idea in the native tongue.2. Was it easy for a borrowed word to be integrated into the other language? Why?No, it isnt
5、. At first the borrowed word is only used by bilingual speakers. It then spreads to people who do not know the original language. This usually takes a long time before new words are integrated into everyday speech.Read Paragraphs 45 again and complete the following table.ReadingAttitudesReasonsExamp
6、les(countries/tribes)Results On next slidePessimisticPreserving their own identity Ensuring their native language can surviveThe French The Native American Navajo IndiansCreating new words of their own Rejecting outside influenceOptimisticThe English-speaking communityEnglish is based on a mix of di
7、fferent languages Allowing the language to continue to develop Enabling the community to have a more efficient language Novel ideas are spread and different beliefs are exchangedRead the text carefully and choose the best answer.1.Why does words borrowing happen all the time in the history?A. It can
8、 meet the needs of mutual interaction.B. It happens because of technological developments.C. Words can be borrowed straight from the source language faster than before.D. People in two different cultures like to communicate with each other.2.Who will first use the borrowed words before it is widely
9、used?A. Scientists. B. Bilingual speakers.C. The ordinary people. D. Linguists.3.What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about?A. Some communities favor adopting words from other cultures.B. There are countries making interventions to keep their native language various.C. Borrowing words can hardly be avo
10、ided.D .Negative attitudes are shown to oppose adopting words.4.What does the word “novel” mean in paragraph 5?A. New. B. Original.C. Different. D. Critical.What is your attitude towards borrowed words? Give your reasons.AppreciationMy attitude is favourable towards borrowed words. Borrowing is the
11、result of contact between different language communities. With todays rapid globalization, it is inevitable because multicultural communication happens a lot. With borrowed words, communication between different cultures may become easier and misunderstandings may be prevented. In addition, language
12、s have always been evolving to keep up to date with current global trends. By borrowing words, they will become more dynamic and powerful.AppreciationI have a negative attitude towards borrowed words. Even though languages inevitably change over time, most of the changes should happen within the bou
13、ndaries of a peoples culture. The purity of a language is vital to preserving ones culture and history and also helps them better understand these aspects within their own community. Borrowing words might ruin the purity of a language and reduce cultural differences, leading to a significant loss of
14、 cultural identity. Do you think it is important to learn and continue using local dialects in todays increasingly connected society? Why or why not?AppreciationYes, I believe that more than ever it is essential to use and retain local dialects in todays technological age. Dialects can be thought of
15、 as an intangible heritage in a country because they connect people with their history. Local dialects also represent a regions unique culture. Kunqu Opera, for example, which is performed in the Suzhou dialect, shows a strong regional quality. Therefore, local dialects help maintain a diverse socie
16、ty and offer many life-enriching experiences. If dialects die out, it would be a great loss of culture for us and future generations, so I think dialects need to be conserved and treasured.AppreciationNo, I do not think it is important to learn and continue using local dialects. We are living in an
17、increasingly connected society where using an easy-to-understand way of speaking helps people communicate more effectively and efficiently. As dialects often have strange pronunciations and sentence structures, the number of people using them is often smaller than the general population. Furthermore
18、, the younger generations learn a standardized language and tend not to use dialects when communicating within or outside their communities.Consolidation Fill in the blanks using proper words according to the text.Almost all languages have borrowed words from other languages. This phenomenon comes 1
19、._ when two 2._ (culture) with different languages interact but there is no 3._ (suit) word for an object or idea in the native tongue. Before new words are integrated into everyday speech, the borrowed word is used only by bilingual speakers. It then 4._ (spread) to people 5._ do not know the origi
20、nal language. Though borrowing words could hardly 6._ (avoid), some language communities oppose 7._ (adopt) words from otheraboutculturessuitablespreadswhobe avoidedadoptingcultures while there are also other languages that 8._ (ready) welcome borrowed words. It could be difficult 9._ (point) to a completely isolated language.10._ more international and globalized the world becomes，the more language characteristics will be shared between nations and cultures. readilyto pointTheThanks for your Thanks for your listening!listening!
