Online, English has become a common language for users from all over the world. In the process, the language itself is changing.
There are now about 4,500 million web pages around the world. Some people say that within 10 years people will use English widely on the Internet, but in forms it is very different from what we accept and know as English today. Why?
That’s because more people now speak English as a second language. And they use it to communicate with other non-native speakers, especially on the Internet where they pay little attention to grammar and spelling.
Internet users already create a number of different “Englishes” like Hinglish(Indian English), Spanglish(Spanish English) and Konlish(Korean English). Though these different forms have been there within different cultures, they are now going far and wide online.
Some words are taken from traditional English. “Blur”(= “not clear” or “slow”), for example, is often used in Singlish(singaporean English). Some English words are put together to make something new. In Chinglish(Chinese English), “Long time no use” means “have not seen you for a long time”.
“In fact, most people speak different languages—it’s less common to speak only one,” says Mr. Smith. Enlish has become the world’s language, but it’s not pushing out other languages. Instead, other languages are pushing theirs into languages. Instead, in the process, creating something new.
任务型阅读：根据短文内容，填写下列表格，每格只填一词。
The changing language | |
Uses | ◆English has become a 1. language for users from all over the world. ◆English will be used widely on the Internet, but it is very different from English today in 2. . |
China is as “The kingdom of Bicycles”. | |
3. for changes | ◆More people now speak English as a second language. ◆People use it to communicate with other non—native speakers, so they pay 4. attention to grammar and spelling. |
How the changs come into being | ◆A number of different “Englishes” are 5. by Internet users. They are now going far and wide online. ◆Some English words are put 6. to make something new. |
根据短文内容，将下面A — E五个句子分别填入文中空缺处，使补全后的短文意思通顺，结构完整。
I met Rose, my new classmate, on the first day of college(大学). To my surprise,she was already 87 years old. “Why are you in college at such a young age?” I joked. “I’m here to meet a rich man, get married, have two children, and then retire(退休) and travel,” she answered. 1. ___ , because we knew what she said wasn’t true.
Like young students, Rose was outgoing, kind and helpful. 2.___. Soon, she became a superstar in our college.
At the end of the term, Rose was invited to give us a speech. I will never forget what she said to us, “There are only four secrets to staying young and achieving success.”
“First, you have to laugh and find humor every day. Then, you need to have a dream. 3. ___ Next, find any chance to change yourself. Finally, people shouldn’t have regrets for things they didn’t do.”
4.___, she died in her sleep peacefully. Over 2,000 students went to her funeral(葬礼) to express their love to the wonderful woman.
The great woman didn’t live in this world any longer, but she gave us an unforgettable lesson in life. That is -- 5. ___. Don’t you think so?
A．When you lose your dream, you die. B．She always had friends around her. C．Never too old to learn. D．One week after she finished her college, E．Both of us laughed, |
More and more people like bicycling. It is fun, healthy and good for the environment. Maybe that’s why there are 1.4 billion bicycles and only 400 million cars on roads worldwide today. Bikes can take you almost anywhere, and there is no oil cost!
Get on a bicycle and ride around your neighborhood. You may discover something new all around you. Stopping and getting off a bike is easier than stopping and getting out of your car. You can bike to work and benefit(受益) from the enjoyable exercise without polluting the environment. You don’t even have to ride all the way.
Folding(折叠)bikes work well for people who ride the train. Just fold the bike and take it with you. You can do the same on an airplane. A folding bike can be packed in a suitcase. You can also take a common bike with you when you fly. But be sure to look for information by getting on airline websites. Not all airlines are bicycle-friendly to travelers.
It helps to prevent heart diseases. Bicycling helps to control your weight. A 15-minutes bike ride to and from work three times a week burns off five kilos of fat in a year. Bicycling can improve your mood(心情).
Exercise like bicycling has been shown to make people feel better, more relaxed and self-confident. Bicycling is healthier than driving.
1.From the passage, we know that bicycling is becoming very .
A. popular B. exciting C. expensive
2.When you are riding your bicycle around your neighborhood, you may .
A. pollute the environment around
B. find something you didn’t notice
C. go everywhere and use a little oil
3.If you travel with a folding bike, you can fold it and .
A. get out of the car
B. take it onto a train
C. put it in your purse
4.One of the benefits from bicycling is that .
A. you can fold the bicycle
B. you will be friendly to others
C. you will be more relaxed
5.Which is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Bicycling is enjoyable exercise for people.
B. Driving cars is healthier than riding bikes.
C. Riding a bike pollutes your neighborhood.
Nobody knows how many different languages there are in the world. The most widely use language is English. It’s used by business people, airline pilots and sea captains all over the world. It’s also the first language of sports and science. So it’s very important for us to learn English.
English is most widely spoken in the world, while Chinese has the largest number of speakers. There are not only one billion people living in China, but also many Chinese people living outside China. You can find large or small groups of Chinese people living in almost every country in the world. Wherever they live, they are Chinese sperkers.
There are some other important languages in the world, too. Chinese is of course very important, especially in Asia. Arabic(阿拉伯语) is widely spoken in many parts of Asia and Africa. Russian is spoken in both Europe and Asia. French is widely understood, not only in Europe, but also in parts of Canada, Africa and Asia. Spanish has a growing number of speakers all over the world, especially in Central and South America.
What languages do people speak in the UN? There are so many different languages in the world, but they decide to use only six of them. They are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish. Everything spoken or written in one language is translated(翻译) into the other five
1. is the first language of sports and science.
A.Chinese B. English C. Russian
2.The underlined (划线)sentence shows .
A. English is spoken by the most people
B. English is spoken in most parts of the world
C. Chinese is spoken by the most of people in the world.
3. languages are used in the UN.
A. Two B. Five C. Six
4.According to the passage, which of the following languages is not widely used in Asia?
A. Spanish. B. French C. Russian.
5.The best title for the passage is .
A. The Important of English
B. The Skills to Learn English Well
C. Different Languages in the World
Leisure activities are the kinds of things people like to do to relax and enjoy themselves when they are not working or going to school.Leisure activities play an important part in people’s lives. In the past,there were few leisure activities.Children often got together to play hide-and-seek. People met to play cards or chess in the street. Few people had chances to travel. Watching operas and listening to the radio were the main activities in their spare time.
Since the reform and opening-up,Chinese people have had more time to spend on various kinds of leisure activities. A lot of people love both to play and to watch team sports like basketball or football. Many people stay at home having a rest, reading books and watching TV. Young people like to play games on computers or chat on the Internet. In recent years, more and more people even make a tour abroad to see the world. Chinese people now have the time and chance to do more kinds of leisure activities.
根据短文内容，判断下列句子是否正确，对的涂（A），错的涂（B）。
1.People often do leisure activities when they are not working or going to school.
2.In the past, though there were few leisure activities, many people had chances to travel.
3.Chinese people can do more kinds of leisure activities since the reform and opening-up.
4.Both young and old people like to play games on computers or chat on the Internet.
5.In recent years, going abroad to see the world is becoming easier and easier..
口语运用：根据对话，从方框的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳答案。
(A=Kangkang B=Dad C=Mom)
A: Dad, could you come and help me?
B: Sure, dear. What is it?
A: I don't understand the meaning of “interpreter”.
B: 1.
A: But I left my dictionary at school.
B: 2.
A: Thanks, Dad, I will. Mom, 3.
C: This word “interpreter” means a person who helps foreigners to translate the language and explain the culture of the country.
A: I see. 4. I want to help businessmen all over the world and help them know China.
C: Good idea. 5.
A. But you must study English harder than before B. what does “interpreter” mean in English? C. You may go and ask your mother for help. D. Oh, dear, you can look it up in your dictionary. E.I want to be an interpreter when I grow up. |
