Unit高一英语必修.ppt

Unit 1 Writing: How to Write a Short Speech 高一英语必修 Formal and Informal English ● Both are correct, it is just a matter of tone and setting. ● Formal English follows rules of grammar very strictly, but informal English doesn’t. ● Formal English is used mainly in academic writing and business communications, whereas informal English is generally used with friends and family. ● Whichever style you write in -- formal or informal -- be sure to keep it consistent, do not mix the two. Self-introduction: Hi, my name is …What’s yours? You can call me … How do I address you? It’s my great honor / pleasure to meet you. Please let me introduce myself … Introducing other people Do you know each other? John Brown, Susan Smith. 2. Henry, I’d like you to meet my friend Peter. 3. John, have you met my friend Susan? No, I haven’t had the pleasure. The pleasure is mine. John: Susan: Main Differences 1. About contracted forms Formal: Don’t use contracted forms, use full words instead. Informal: Use contractions and abbreviations. e.g. cannot, will not, should not, have not, television; can’t, won’t shouldn’t, haven’t, TV 2. About passive voice Formal: Use passive voice, making it less personal. Informal: Use active voice much. e.g. We have noticed that It has been noticed that… 3. About personal pronouns Formal: Use third person or passive voice. Informal: May use first, second, or third person. e.g. You can find out all about the survey on page 7. Details of the survey are to be found on page 7. 4. About sentence structure Formal: Longer and more complex sentences are preferred. Informal: May use short and simple sentences. 5. About word choice Formal: Avoid using colloquial words and expressions. Informal: May use colloquial and common words and expressions. e.g. kids, guy, awesome children,