（2019版）新人教版选择性必修第二册Unit 2Reading and thinking ppt课件（含音频）.rar

1、“WELCOME, XIE LEI!”BUSINESS STUDENTBUILDING BRIDGESReading and Thinking1 Before you read, look at the title, and the picture below. Where do you think this article is from? What do you think this article is about?It may come from a school newspaper.It is about studying abroad.Read the text quickly a

2、nd match the main idea with each paragraph.Paragraph 1Paragraph 2Paragraph 3Paragraph 4Paragraph 5Paragraph 6Paragraph 7Paragraph 8Paragraph 1Paragraph 2Paragraph 3Paragraph 4Xie Lei boarded a plane for London six months ago, feeling excited but nervous.In order to learn about global business and im

3、prove her English, Xie Lei chose the year-long exchange programme.Xie Lei had to adapt to the new life there, so she had to learn many things. Xie Lei chose to live with a host family .Paragraph 5Paragraph 6Paragraph 7Paragraph 8Xie Lei s tutor explained to her how to form a wise idea of her own.Xie

4、 Lei gets used to participation in class. Her presentation on traditional Chinese art was a great success.Xie Lei feels much more at home now. she is not only learning but also acing as a cultural messenger.The wishes for Xie Lei.Try to summarise the main idea of the textThe article is about how a C

5、hinese girl, Xie Lei, manages to _ a new life in the UK and meet the academic requiremants as an exchange student and _ a cultural messenger building a bridge between China and the UK.adapt to acts as 4. Take notes on what you read in the article by filling in the table.(Page15)challengesWhat Xie Le

6、i didDaily lifeadaption to a whole new lifelonelinesslearnt to _learn to _asked for_lived with a host familyAcademic requirementswriting an essayparticipating in_and giving_got help from _;_a lot to preparegave presentation on _use public transporthow to ask for things she didn t know the English na

7、mes forhelp from passers-by when she got losther tutorread class traditional Chinese art presentations Read the article and work with a partner to analyse the structures in the underlined sentences.（Page14） Understand long sentencesEnglish structures ared differnt from those in Chinese, but you can

8、figure out what a long sentence means by following a few simple steps.1 Decide if the sentece is compound(look for and , but, or, etc.) or complex(look for who, when, where, etc.)2 Find the main clause if it is a complex sentence.3 Look for modifiers.SentenceCompound sentence(and, but, or.)Complex s

9、entence(who,when, where.)ModifierChinese meaning1I didnt know the English nams for.我必修学习如何使用公共交通工具，以及问一些我不知道用英语怎么说的事物。2Although some foreign.accommoation.who can help .culture.虽然有些外国学生住在学校宿舍，但谢蕾选择了和寄宿家庭住在一起，因为寄宿家庭可以帮她适应新的文化。SentenceCompound sentence(and, but, or.)Complex sentence(who,when, where.)Mo

10、difierChinese meaning3but.1.that she had to write an essay2.that she must acknowledge .3.what other people had said4.if she cited their ideas,5.that he mainly wanted to know6.what she thought 她第一次写论文时，导师跟她解释说，如果引用别人的观点就一定要注明，不过导师主要想知道她自己是怎么想的。SentenceCompound sentence(and, but, or.)Complex sentence(

11、who,when, where.)ModifierChinese meaning4but.1.what she should say2.what surprised her .3.that she found herself speaking up in class after just a few weeks.刚开始谢蕾不知道说什么。但让她奇怪的是，没过几周，她就能在课堂上大胆发言。3 Why did Xie Lei have the following feelings during her year studying abroad?Make sentences using “Xie Le

12、i feels . because .”according to the article.excited nervous comforted confused surprised confident feel at home Xie Lei felt excited because it was the firtst time that she had left China.Xie Lei felt comforted because she lived with a host family.Xie Lei felt confused because she thought she didnt

13、 know how to form her own opinions.Xie Lei felt surprised because she could speak up in class after just a few weeks.Xie Lei felt confident because her presentation on traditional Chinese art was a great success.Xie Lei felt at home because what seemed strange before now appears quite normal to her.

14、Discuss the following questions in groups.1 Why did Xie Lei choose the exchange programme?She chose the exchange prgramme because she wanted to learn about global business and improve her business in China after graduation.2 Why has Xie L ei got involved in social activities?Because it can help her

15、adapt to the new culture there. She is also keen to share her culture with the British people.3 How has Xie Lei helped to build bridges between China and the UK?As well as studying in the UK, she acts as a cultural messenger sharing Chinese culture with people around her by givein ga prsentation on

16、traditional Chinese art.4 What other challenges do you think students studying abroad might face? One of the big challenges the students may have is the language. They aren t used to hearing English being spoken with a heavy accent, and they are not familiar with many English idioms. To prepare for

17、this , they should try to imerse themselves in English.Another challenge may be coming to terms withthe differences in a culture that is different to their own. It is better to be kind, respectful, and enthusiastic to try new things when in a foreign country.Read and choose the best answer:1. Why di

18、d Xie Lei decided to take the exchange programme?_A. To get a chance to pursue higher degrees abroad.B. To have a better understanding of global business.C. To know more about different cultures in the world.D. To succeed in setting up a business in England.BRead and choose the best answer:2. What t

19、roubl ewas Xie Lei in when she was in London at first?_A. She couldnt express herself at all.B. She couldnt get help when she got lost.C. The natives were always making fun of her.D. The natives spoke so fast that she couldnt catch what they said.DRead and choose the best answer:3. What do you know

20、about Xie Lei according to the last but two paragraph?_A. She was tired of the participation in class.B. She fell behind her calssmates at first.C. Her presentation on traditional Chinese art was very popular wit her classmates.D. She was so shy that she was unwilling to speak in front of the class.

21、CRead and choose the best answer:4. Whats the main idea of the passage?_A. Xie Lei acts as a messenger, who builds a bridge between cultures.B. It is not easy to get accustomed to a new environment.C. The author offers a guide to studying abroad.D. Xie Lei tends to share her tough experience in London.AWhat is Xie Leis character and find the Supporting details.DISCUSSIONXie Leis characterdiligent bravestrong-minded adaptableperseverant serious determinedenterprisingDISCUSSIONHomework Thank you for your attention!