1) How many people are trying to learn English all over the
world?
√ A. 2.1 billion. B. 12 million. C. 2.5 million. D. 2 billion.
2) _______ is the language of science.
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Unit 2 》Part I 》Task 3
Jay Walker: How many people are trying to learn English worldwide? Two billion of them.
Students: A t-shirt. A dress.
What is it and why?
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Unit 2 》Part I 》Task 3
Task 3 Watching and Retelling
1. Watch the video clip from “On the World’s English Mania”. Use the glossary below as a reference.
1. Brainstorm a list of 10 words commonly used when discussing the importance of English as a world language.
2. In what way do you think English is important? 3. Have you ever thought of learning another language?
Jay Walker: In Latin America, in India, in Southeast
Asia, and most of all in China. If you are a Chinese
student you start learning English in the third grade, by
harness 开发；治理；控
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Unit 2 》Part I 》Task 3
2. Read the following questions based on the video clip. Choose
the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D.
mania 狂热；狂躁；热衷
scream 尖声喊叫；大叫 大嚷着要求
worldwide 在世界各地
giant 巨大的
literally 实际地
determine 决定
grueling 累垮人的；折磨人 intensity 强度 的
unimaginable 不可思议的 witness 目击
tsunami 海啸
law. That’s why this year China will become the
world’s largest English speaking country. (Laughter)
Why English? In a single word: Opportunity. Opportunity
√B. the language of emotions C. the language of problem solving
D. the native language
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3. Watch the video again and then explain the main idea to your partner.
A. English
√B. Mathematics
C. Native language
D. Another language
3) According to the video, in the future, English can serve as .
A. the world’s second language
Unit 2 English as a World Language
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Learning objectives
In this unit, you will:
1. learn about the importance of English as a world language;
2. familiarize yourself with the words, expressions, and
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Part I Approaching the Topic Task 1 Brainstorming Task 3 Watching and Retelling
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Unit 2 》Part I 》Task 1
Task 1 Brainstorming
You will need a partner for this activity.
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Part I Approaching the Topic Part II Understanding the Text
Part III Integrated Tasks
Part IV Writing Strategy
sentence patterns related to the importance of English as a
world language;
3. use these words, expressions, and sentence patterns in
writing and speech;
4. research the importance of English as a world language on
the Internet;
5. give an oral presentation to the class about the importance
of English as a world language;