Unit2Reading课件（新人教必修3）.ppt

;;Emoticons;Written language ;What do you think of English as a language? 2. What do you think is the most difficult part of studying English — pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary or something else? ;;Reading strategy: reading a history article P23;Comprehension;Introduction;languages;Celtic;Middle English;reply ;;;Middle English;Old English;Modern English ;Middle English;Time chart;1399;Middle English; English has many c_________ rules because it is _____ ___ of the rules and vocabulary each group of people b_______ to Britain with them. At the very beginning, British people spoke C_____. Then, three Germanic tribes:_________ _________ and V_____ from the European Mainland occupied Britain and brought with them their languages. The language they created is the_____ English. Old English c_________of an Anglo-Saxon base _____ words from the languages of Denmark and Norway.; Old English was the ______ language of England until the 12th century when Normans d________ England and _____ ______ of the Country. The Normans spoke F_____ which had an e____ on English although it did not r____ English as the first language. In 1399, H_________ became King of England and he used English (Middle English) for all o________ events. Modern English began during the R__________ in the 16th century. Pronunciation w_________ huge changes during this period. However, this is not _______ of the changes. It’s certain that this p________ will continue. ;Discussion;Many thanks