1) Составьте список фактов. Сравните свой список с классом.
- 456 mln people speak English
- It is the native language of 12 nations
- It is the official or semiofficial language of thirty-three more nations.
- British English is spoken in British Isles, West Indies, Africa, India-
Pakistan, Far — East Australia.
- American English is spoken in the USA and Canada
2) Эта информация об английском языке помогла найти ответы на
вопросы в упражнении 1?
Главный язык мира
Английский язык сейчас это первый язык 350 миллионов людей, родной язык 12 государств и официальный или второй официальный язык еще 33-х государств. Это значит, что каждый седьмой человек в мире говорит по-английски.
87
Английский язык стал "новой латынью", лингуа франка века. В условиях научных открытий и технологического развития, нужно знать английский, чтобы быть частью двадцатого века. В этой связи не трудно увидеть, например, почему в Италии английский обязателен для многих технических профессий. В Китае английский основной иностранный язык, который изучают в школе.
В настоящее время никакой другой язык на земле не подходит больше чем английский, чтобы исполнять роль международного языка. Существует много причин его популярности. Прежде всего английский легче для изучения, чем другие языки. Во-вторых, он легко заимствует местные слова и фразы из каждой страны, где распространяется.
английский так широко распространен, что стал стандартным языком для международного общения. В настоящее время 75 % мировой корреспонденции идет на английском, 60 % международных телефонных звонков делается на английском, 60 % международных радиостанций вещают на английском и более половины всех периодический изданий в мире печатается на английском.
Английский также международный язык деловых людей, летчиков и диспетчеров, дипломатов и политиков, спортсменов, ученых, врачей и студентов. Вне сомнения английский самый главный язык мира.
3. На каких девяти языках мира чаще всего говорят? Где на них говорят? Сколько людей на них говорят?
1.
- People speak English in Britain, don't they?
- Yes, they do.
- Where else is it spoken?
- In the USA, Canada, Australia, Africa, India, Pakistan.
- How many people speak English?
- About 456 mln 2.
- People speak Hindi in India, don't they?
- Yes, they do.
- Where else is it spoken?
-1 think in Pakistan and in Britain as there a lot of Indians.
- How many people speak Hindi?
- About 383 mln. 3.
- People speak Spanish in Spain, don't they?
- Yes, they do.
- Where else is it spoken?
- In Argentina, in Chile, in Cuba
- How many people speak Spanish?
- 362 mln people speak Spanish 4.
- People speak Russian in Russia, don' they?
88
- Yes, they do.
- Where else is it spoken?
- I think only in Russia or in other countries, where the Russians live.
- How many people speak Russian?
- 293 mln people. 5.
- People speak Arabic in United Aran Emirates, don' they?
- Yes, they do.
- Where else is it spoken?
- In Iran, Iraq, Oman, Saudi Arabia.
- How many people speak Arabic?
- 208 mln people. 6.
- People speak Bengali in… 7.
- People speak Portuguese in Portugal, don't they?
- Yes, they do.
- Where else is it spoken?
5.Почемуанглийскийтакважен?
English is used by diplomats and politicians. English is used by the world's radio stations. English is used by businesspeople. English is used by pilots and air traffic controllers. English is used by scientist, doctors and students.
6. Какбывыописалианглийскийязык? Почему?
English is a second language because it is the language of communication in a country which is also used in government, school, etc.
English is a foreign language because it is a non-native language taught in school.
English is the working language of the United Nations because all documents are written in English.
English is the second most frequently spoken language because 456 mln people speak this language.
English is an official language because it is widely used in many countries for purposes of communication usually in education, business or in regional or national administration.
English is an international language because it is a mean for solving world problems though to be caused by misunderstandings of communication.
English is the most widespread language because it is spoken in many countries.
English is the dominant language because it is a language of international communication.
English is the world's language because it is spoken all over the world.
89
English is the lingua franca because it is a language used between peoples whose main languages are different.
English is the world's top tongue because it is an international language for all people in all fields of activity.
7. Некоторые люди говорят, что международный язык амери
канский, а не английский.
ф Вы согласны? Послушайте, как 2 человека разговаривают об этом. Начьейвыстороне?
I agree with the first person that English is a world language, but not American.
The main reason is that British language has a longer history than American English.
In addition to that American English is full of abbreviations, slangs and twangs.
Beyond a doubt, that British English is the only correct version of English.
I can't agree with the second person that young people everywhere choose American English without questions and regret.
First not all young people want to go to the USA.
Second only correct language without abbreviations and slang can be a language of international communications.
Then American English developed from British English.
Finally each person can choose the variant of English language which ones want.
8. Какова будет роль английского языка в двадцать первом
веке? Каково ваше мнение по поводу следующих утверждений?
Пожалуйста, прокомментируйте
English will be the dominant language in world media and communications. Agree, because more and more people use this language to communicate.
Before the middle of the twenty century another language besides English will become the world's main language. Strongly disagree, because there is no other language which is so widely spread as English.
English will remain the world's language for international communication. Strongly agree, because it is a language spoken in many countries.
The role of English in personal development will be very important, because one must know English to be a part of modern world.
American English will be the world's standard variety of English. agree, because many young people choose American English to learn.
British English will be the dominant variety of English in the world. Disagree, because I think that American and British English will be two variants of international language.
Many languages will die out during the next century. No view, but I think that the most frequently spoken languages will not die out.
90
There will be a rise of spoken English at the expense of written English. No view, but it's possible when people have no possibility to study English properly.
The most popular foreign language in the future will be Chinese. Disagree. It is spoken only by Chinese people.
ПОЧЕМУВЫУЧИТЕАНГЛИЙСКИЙ?
9. Английский стал первым иностранным языком, который хо
тят изучать большинство мира.
Почему люди предпочитают английский другим иностранным языкам?
I think that people prefer English to other languages because it is the most popular language in the world. I think that you can speak English almost in every country. It is the most frequently spoken language. It is the language of international communication. It is easier to learn than any other languages.
10. Почемутыитвоидрузьяизучаетеанглийский?
1) Как бы вы ответили на этот вопрос относительно себя? Посмотрите
на таблицу на стр.156. Естьлитамответ?
I learn English because I think that every modern young person should know this language. It is the language of international communication. I am sure I will need English in my future. It will help me to communicate with people in the world. Maybe I will need it for business. I know that English is necessary to study at a university. FinallyIlikethislanguage.
2) Выясните, какие ответы у ваших одноклассников.
- Are you learning English because it is the most popular foreign language in the world?
- Yes, partly. I need it for my future career.
- What will you be?
- I don't know for sure now, but I am going to enter a university. I need English to study there.
- You are right. Knowledge of English language will help you to get a better job.
3) Объясните, почему дети в твоем классе изучают английский?
Most of us are learning English because they want easily to communicate with people from other countries. English is very useful for our present and future life. Some of us want to enter a university, they need English to study there. Others hope to get better job. Few of us want to go to an English speaking countries and live there.
4) Какие З основные причины, по каким вы изучаете английский?
First reason: I want to study at a university
91
Second reason: I want easily to communicate with people from other countries
Third reason: I want to get better job in my future.
11. Какой язык вы бы посоветовали начать изучать вашему
другу/младшей сестре/брату? Почему?
I think that the best language which I advise my friend to start learning is English. It is the most frequently spoken language in the world. You can speak English almost in all countries. You will understand films and songs in English. English is easier to study than other languages. It will help you in your future career.
12. Почему Английский важен для вашей страны?
English language is a language of international communication. Every young person should know English to use it in his future. Many foreigners come to our country and many people of our country go abroad. They should know English to communicate. it is the international language of businessmen, politicians and scientists and of course students. Knowledge of English is an extra chance to find interesting job in our country.
КАК ПРАВИЛЬНО УЧИТЬ АНГЛИЙСКИЙ
13.Этистудентыговорятосвоемопытеизученияязыка.
Как они изучают английский? Какие у них проблемы?
One student is doing a new programme. It is called "Accelerate Your learning". It combines a video, books and tape. The only problem is that he has no time to do his homework, as he works in a restaurant. and there is too much homework.
Another student has a new teacher. She makes them to see more English films and to read English newspapers. But unfortunately they are not sold in town.
14. Посмотрите на картинку. Как вы думаете, кто из них хороший ученик? Почему? Какой наилучший способ выучить английский?
15. Вы хорошо изучаете язык? Спросите друг друга. Обра-щайтесь к таблице на стр. 156 и викторине на стр. 172 .
- Do you like your English classes?
- Yes, of course. We work hard in class: we speak a lot, read new texts and listen to tapes. We learn many new words. I always listen to our teacher attentively.
- How do you learn new words?
92
- First I read text and take notes, then I use a dictionary to know the meaning of words and then repeat it.
- Do you have a lot of homework?
- Yes, I always have a lot of homework. I do it thoughtfully and carefully. I try not to make mistakes.
16. Существуют различные способы изучения языка. Какиестратегиинаиболееполезны?
If you watch English films you'll understand English more easily.
If you read English newspapers and magazines as much as possible you'll know English better.
If you work as hard as you can you'll speak English without mistakes.
If you study at a language school in the UK you'll learn English more quickly.
17. Вы бы хотели изучать другой иностранный язык? Ка-
кой и для какой цели? Каквыдумаете, какойнаилучшийспо
собвыучитьего?
I would like to learn Italian language, because I like Italy and Italian language very much. It is a very beautiful country, I would like to go there and to communicate with Italian people in their native language. I know that this language is easy to learn. You should read Italian newspapers and magazines, listen to tapes, never miss your classes, do your homework and not to be lazy, All these will help you to learn language more quickly.
П. Знаменитые брианские люди
1. Свыше 80 британцев получили Нобелевскую премию — больше чем любая другая страна. За исключением Соединенных штатов. 1) За что были получили эти британцы Нобелевскую премию?
Физика
Сэру Вильяму Брэггу и его сыну Лоренсу была присуждена Нобелевская премия в 1915 году за развитие метода определения структуры кри-сталла при помощи рентгеновских лучей.
Сэр Мартин Пайл был награжден Нобелевской премией совместно со своим коллегой профессором Энтони Хевишем в 1974 году за исследования в области радиоастрофизики. Сэр Мартин Пайл разработал высоко чувстви-тельный радио телескоп, который помогал создавать точные карты строе-ния и распределения источников радиоволн в космосе.