2. Enjoy a song （歌曲）

3. Have a competition between groups to see which group is the most quick one to finish the following questions. 1 2

4. Answer the questions: 1. Which language is spoken widely around the world? 2. Does the United States have the largest number of English speakers? Back

5. 1. When and where can we use English? 2. Is Chinese spoken by the largest number of people in the world?

6. Why is English widely used in the world? Listen and answer

7. 1.The Great Britain became a powerful country, so English became an international language. 2. The American computer and Internet industry has taken the leading position in the world. 3. China, a country with the largest population in the world, has encouraged more people to learn English.

8. “in the + 序数词 +century” 1. in the nineteenth century 在 19 世纪 在几世纪 eg In the twenty-first century 在 21 世纪 在几世纪几十年代 in the + 年份 s eg In the 1880s 在 19 世纪 80 年代 2. regard… as think of … as consider… as n. V.+ ing adj. = She regards me as her friend. 她把我当作她的朋友。

9. Read 1a and fill in the form. CountryTimeFactReason The U.S.A China encourages more people to learn English. English became an international language. English became much more popular. In the 19th century Great Britain China Since the 1950s Since the 1970s The American computer and Internet industry has taken the leading position in the world. China has encouraged more people to learn English. Great Britain became a powerful country.

10. Step 4 Practice Fill in the blanks. 1. English is changing _____ the _____________ (develop) of the world. 2. Since the 1950s, the American Internet has ______ (take) the ________ (lead) position in the world. 3. China has encouraged more people ________ (learn) English since the 1970s. 4. A celebrating party will be ______ (hold) in our classroom. 5. The pollution _____________ (regard) as the most serious problem now. with development taken leading to learn held is regarded

11. 1. Disneyland is enjoyed by millions of people from all over world. 2. Is English spoken as the official language in Cuba? 3. Once in a while, Jim’s father has to travel to a country where English is not spoken. 小结：以上句子包含了 _________________ 语态， 其构成是： ___________________ 。 一般现在时的被动 am/is/are+ 过去分词 （录音）

12. Disneyland Disneyland is enjoyed by many children. Disneyland, enjoy, children

13. book, write The books are written by Yi Zhongtian.

14. cake/divide into pieces/she The cake is divided into pieces by her.

15. many problems/ cause/ large population Many problems are caused by the large population.

16. bedroom/clean/Li Tao The bedroom is cleaned by Li Tao.

17. letters/deliver/postman The letters are delivered by the postman.

18. Fuwa/love/people Fuwa is loved by people.

19. 3b Useful expressions I can’t wait to fly there! Try your best and work much harder from now on. The English language plays an important part in our lives. （录音）

20. Group work Work in groups to collect the English signs you have seen around you, such as Be quiet! Silence! Don’t litter!... Then write them down on the lines. In the park: ____________________________ On the street: __________________________ At the station: ____________ In the classroom: ____________________ In the library: _______________... Keep off the grass; Don't litter No smoking Be quiet; Silence Don't spit; Keep right/left;... Be quiet;Don't litter...

21. 1. Which language will be more widely used in the world, Chinese or English? 2. Divide the class into two groups according to your opinion. 3. Discuss in groups and list your opinion. Then report to the class.

22. Written work English is widely used around the world. In China, more and more people are beginning to study English. Write a short passage to explain the importance of English and advantages of studying English. the importance of Chinese __________________ the advantages of learning Chinese __________________ the development of Chinese __________________ conclusion __________________ the importance of English __________________ the advantages of learning English __________________ the development of English __________________ conclusion __________________

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