The invading Germans spoke similar languages，which in Britain developed into what we now call Old English.Old English didn't sound or look like English today.Native English speakers now would have great difficulty understanding Old English.However，about half of the most commonly used words in Modern English have Old English roots.

Middle English

In 1066，the Norman invaded and conquered England.They also brought with them a kind of French，which became the language of the ruling and business classes.For a period，the lower classes spoke English and the upper classes spoke French.In the 14th century，English became dominant(占优势的) in Britain again，with many French words added.This language is called Middle English.

Late Modern English

The main difference between Early Modern English and Late Modern English is vocabulary.Late Modern

English has many more words，resulting from two main factors：firstly，technology development created a need for new words；secondly，the British Empire at its height covered one quarter of the earth's surface，and the English language used foreign words from many countries.

Now there are many other varieties of English in the world，such as Australian English，New Zealand English，Canadian English，South African English，Indian English and Caribbean English.

[阅读障碍词]

1．invade vt.&vi.侵入，侵略

2．root n．根，根源 v．生根

3．upper adj.地位较高的，上面的

4．factor n．因素

5．variety n．多样，种类，多样化

[诱思导读]

阅读短文，回答问题

1．What is the main idea of the text?

______________________________________________________

2．What's the main difference between Early Modern English and Late Modern English?

______________________________________________________

[答案]　1.The history of the English language.

2．Vocabulary.

Section Ⅰ　Listening and Speaking & Reading and Thinking——Comprehending

Ⅰ.匹配下列单词的词性及汉语意思

(　　)1.native　　　 A．vt.以……为据点；以……为

基础 n．底部；根据

(　　)2.attitude B．n.(植物、语言等的)变体；

异体；多样化

(　　)3.base C．n.符号；象征

(　　)4.symbol D．adj.出生地的；本地的；土著的

n．本地人

(　　)5.variety E．vt.欣赏；重视；感激；领会

vi.增值

(　　)6.classic F．n.方式；方法；途径

(　　)7.character G．n.态度；看法

(　　)8.appreciate H．adj.传统的；最优秀的；典型的

n．经典作品；名著

(　　)9.dynasty I．n.文字；符号；角色；品质；特点

(　　)10.means J．n.王朝；朝代

[答案]　1－5　DGACB　6－10　HIEJF

Ⅱ.选择下列句中词语的汉语意思

A．和……有联系　B．浮沉；兴衰　C．注意　D．导致；通往　E．因……而出名　F．查阅

(　　)1.Our teacher is so strict with me that she asks us not to refer to notes in the exam.

(　　)2.We go through ups and downs together!

(　　)3.In addition，you should pay attention to protecting the environment.

(　　)4.As is known to us，the West Lake is known for its beauty.

(　　)5.Which door leads to the yard?

(　　)6.It is well known that lung cancer is connected with smoking.

[答案]　1－6　FBCEDA

第一步　速读——了解文章主题和段落大意

速读P62课文内容，选择最佳答案/匹配段落大意

1．What is the text mainly about?

A．The development of Chinese writing system.

B．The effect of Chinese writing system.

C．The important role of Chinese writing system.

D．The development and effect of Chinese writing system.

[答案]　D

2．Paragraphs 1－4　 A．China's present is connected with

its past by written Chinese.

3．Paragraph 5　 B．Many foreigners learn Chinese

culture and history through the

Chinese written system.

4．Paragraph 6　 C．How did the Chinese writing

system develop.

[答案]　2－4　CAB

第二步　细读——把控文章关键信息

细读P62课文内容，选择最佳答案

1．What do you think is one of the main factors that has helped the Chinese language and culture survive?

A．Chinese writing system.

B．Chinese wisdom.

C．Chinese hard work.

D．Chinese spoken language.

2．What is the main idea of Paragraph 2?

A．How did people carve symbols on bones and shells.

B．What did the symbols on bones and shells mean.

C．When did the picturebased language begin.

D．A picturebased language，the earliest written Chinese.

3．Why did the Chinese writing system begin to develop in one direction?

A．People wanted to live in peace.

B．Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country.

C．People were willing to communicate in a language.

D．People were divided geographically.

4．What does foreigners appreciate the China's culture and history?

A．Classic works.

B．Music.

C．The Chinese language.

D．A picturebased language.

[答案]　1－4　ADBC

第三步　研读——能力升华接轨高考

根据P62课文内容，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

The main reason 1.why China's ancient civilization has continued all the way through into modern times has been the Chinese writing system.At the beginning，written Chinese was a picturebased language，which 2.dates (date)back several thousand years to longgu.

Symbols 3.were carved (carve)on animals bones and shells by ancient Chinese people.Over the years，there was 4.a time when the Chinese people were divided geographically，5.leading(lead) to many varieties of dialects and characters.Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country，making the Chinese writing system begin to develop in one direction.It was of great 6.importance (important)in uniting the Chinese people and culture.People in modern times can read the classic 7.works(work) written by Chinese in ancient 8.times(time)．Nowadays，Chinese calligraphy has become an important part of Chinese culture.As China plays a greater role in 9.global (globe)affairs，a large number of international students are beginning to appreciate China's culture and history through this 10.amazing (amaze)language.