[英语必修一2-1.ppt

There are many kinds of English；they are different in vocabulary，grammar，pronunciation and spelling.These different kinds of English develop from history，geography，politics and the influence(影响) from other languages.Some of the major kinds of English are British English，American English，Canadian English，Australian English and Indian English.The English spoken in Africa is different from country to country.Thus there are Nigerian English，South African English，Kenyan English and so on. All types of English come from the English spoken in England.American English has now replaced British English.This is mainly because of the influence of the United States through the cinema and music，technology(技术) and trade.The most noticeable differences between American and British English are in spelling，pronunciation and vocabulary.Many words that end in “our” in British English end in “or” in American English such as “colour” and “color”．Words ending in “se” are British English like “organise” while American uses “ze” like “organize”．There are many differences in expressions.The Americans would say “I just ate” as opposed to “I’ve just eaten” in British English.In American English，Mary is “on the team”，while in British English，Mary is “in the team”． Choose the best answers according to the passage： 1．The most important differences between British English and American English are in the following EXCEPT . A．spelling　　 B．pronunciation C．vocabulary D．dialect 答案　D 2．Which of the following statements is TRUE? A．American English has great influence on the world through the cinema and music，technology and trade. B．The differences between American English and British English only lie in spelling，pronunciation and vocabulary. C．Only American English has something to do with the English spoken in England. D．Mary is “on the team”，which is British English. 答案　A Ⅰ.Words： 1．official adj.官方的；正式的；公务的 office n．办公室 officer n．官员 2．voyage n．航海；航行 3．native adj.本国的；本地的n.本地人；本国人 4