综合英语（二）

<div> <h2>Late Modern English (1700-Present)</h2> <p><strong>Key Points:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Standardization and Dictionaries:</strong> The late modern period saw the standardization of English, largely due to the publication of influential dictionaries like Samuel Johnson's "A Dictionary of the English Language" in 1755.</li> <li><strong>Spelling Reforms:</strong> Noah Webster’s work led to significant spelling reforms in American English, such as changing "colour" to "color" and "centre" to "center."</li> <li><strong>New Vocabulary:</strong> The Industrial Revolution introduced many new words related to technology and industry. For example, "telephone," "television," and "computer."</li> <li><strong>Influence of Other Languages:</strong> The British Empire's expansion led to the adoption of words from various languages. Examples include "bungalow" (Hindi), "pyjamas" (Urdu), and "kangaroo" (aboriginal Australian).</li> </ul> <p><strong>Example:</strong> Consider the word "computer." This term was coined in the late 19th century and became widely used during the 20th century with the advent of electronic computing devices.</p> <p><strong>Exercise:</strong> Identify which language the following words were borrowed from:</p> <ol> <li>bungalow</li> <li>kangaroo</li> <li>pyjamas</li> </ol> </div>

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