1、Unit2 Understanding each otherUnit2 Understanding each otherThe popularity of learning ChineseAs one of the six official working languages of the United Nations(UN),Chinese Language Day has been celebrated since 2011.Chinese Language Day 联合国中文日联合国中文日 ListeningListeningListen to the talks and decide
2、whether the following statements are true(T)or false(F).Circle the incorrect information in the false statements and correct it in the blanks.1.Thomas studies Chinese literature,history,politics and economics,as well as the Chinese language.T/F2.Thomas lived in Shanghai for six months in his fourth
3、year at university.T/F3.Speaking Chinese was harder than Jenny had expected.T/F4.Jenny plans to continue learning Chinese.T/F5.Pedro is not very confident about his Chinese.T/Fthird easier Listen to the talks again and complete the table below.Listening Having been interested in Chinese culture Writ
4、ingReading Visiting China next yearOn the InternetReading1.What evidence can prove the popularity of learning Chinese across the world?Chinese has been included in the education systems of more than 75 countries.Over 4,000 overseas universities offer Chinese language courses and about 25 million peo
5、ple are learning Chinese outside China.2.Why is learning Chinese becoming so popular?China is already a global economic power,and its influence is growing.Learning Chinese may help people get more job opportunities.TalkingWriting1.Finish the Workbook.2.Prepare for the writing task in the next period.Homework
