Text One English is a queer Language

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Text One English is a queer Language

• --- by Alice Hamilton

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Warm-up Questions

• What puzzled you most at the beginning of your
  English learning? Was it due to the difference
  between English and your mother tongue?
• What kind of language do you think English is?
  Use some descriptive words to describe it.

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About the Author

• the founder of occupational medicine
• First woman on the staff in Harvard University
• Life-long associate professor

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Hammonasset Beach

• Hammonasset Beach State Park is Connecticut's
  largest shoreline park that offers over 2 miles
  of beach to enjoy swimming, strolling along the
  boardwalk, or just relaxing in the sun and surf.

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Structure of the Text
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Discussion

• In what way do you think Chinese may puzzle
  foreigners? Explain that with examples.
• Can you think of some Chinese characters that
  have extensive collocations?