高一英语(师大版)-必修三-Unit-9-Learning-课件9.pptx

1、必修三 Unit 9 Learning(9)Reading Club 1Studying AbroadLead inHave you ever thought about studying abroad?And why?Possible answer:Yes,I would like to study abroad.Firstly,I can brush up on my language skills.There,I can make friends with native speakers.Secondly,studying abroad gives me a chance to expl

2、ore a new culture.It helps me to learn more about different traditions and customs.Possible answer:Well,I dont like studying abroad.Firstly,I think studying in a foreign country will bring me more difficulties in both life and study.The most serious problem is the language barrier.Besides,since cost

3、s and expenditure are much higher than those in our native country,most overseas students have to work for a living,and will find it impossible for them to pay all attention to studying.advantages:improve ones language skillsdevelop self-independencebroaden ones horizonsenjoy a good academic environ

4、mentsharpen ones edgehave a brighter futuredisadvantages:high costslanguage barrierhomesicknesssafety problemseating habitslack of self-controlWhich country do you want to study in?And Why?the United States the United Kingdom FranceItaly GermanyBrazilCanadaNew ZealandAustraliaPossible answer:If I ha

5、ve a chance to study abroad,I will choose the UK.There are many prestigious universities in the UK,such as the University of Cambridge,the University of Oxford and so on.I can improve my academic performance there.Besides,Im interested in the tourist attractions in the UK,like Big Ben,the London Eye

6、 and Tower Bridge.respected and admired as very important or of very high qualityWhat problems or difficulties will you meet when you study in foreign countries?Possible answer:Well,maybe I am not used to the food there.Chinese people prefer cooked food while Americans are fond of uncooked food whic

7、h I dont like.Possible answer:As far as I am concerned,making friends is not very easy in western countries because we share different cultures and values.So it is difficult to have smooth conversations as we are not familiar with each others cultures.The values of a person or group are the moral pr

8、inciples and beliefs that they think are important.Now,lets read three passages about Chinese students studying abroad and find out what problems they met there.“Ive found it difficult to make friends here.The Australian students seem friendly,but they only talk about things which I find boring,like

9、 football and surfing.I like to talk about C-pop,but I havent found anyone local who shares that interest.Actually,Ive noticed that a lot of Chinese students seem to only spend time with their Chinese friends.”Liu Bao“I like many things about American culture,but I dont like American food.At first,I

10、 had cornflakes for breakfast,a hamburger for lunch,and pizza for dinner.The food tasted good,but after a couple of days,I felt sick.Now I cook at home or have dinner in a local Chinese restaurant.”Li Ni“The teachers here in the UK are great.My maths teacher says Im his best student and Im learning

11、a lot.But some subjects are very difficult because I have to read and write in English.There are also a lot of discussions and debates in class,and our teachers expect us to ask questions about what were learning.My spoken English is improving,but I still feel quite shy sometimes.”Chen XinWhat probl

12、ems did they meet in foreign countries?friendshipfoodlanguageNow,lets draw a brief mind map to show the topic mentioned in each passage.Chinese students studying abroadfriendshipfoodlanguageNext,lets read the three passages again and fill in the blanks.student aspect detailsLiu Bao in Australiafrien

13、dshipIt is _ to make friends here because the Australian students like to talk about _ and _ while I prefer _.difficultfootballsurfingC-popfriendship The Australianstudents football surfingLiu BaoC-popChinese students studying abroadWhat do you like talking about with your friends in spare time?read

14、ingTV seriesmoviesstudentaspect detailsLi Ni in AmericafoodAt first,I had _ for breakfast,_ for lunch,and _ for dinner.Now I _ at home or eat in a _ Chinese restaurant.cornflakesa hamburgerpizzacooklocalWhy does Li Ni cook at home or have dinner in a local Chinese restaurant?Because after a couple o

15、f days,Li Ni felt sick of American food.food American food cornflakes hamburgersLi NicookChinese students studying abroad pizzarestaurantstudentaspect detailsChen Xin in the UKlanguageSome subjects are difficult because I have to read or write in _.My _ English is improving but I still feel _ to tak

16、e part in _ and _ in class.Englishspokenshydiscussionsdebateslanguage British students native speakers confidentChen XinshyChinese students studying abroada foreignerCulture shockCulture shock was introduced for the first time in 1958 to describe the anxiety produced when a person moves to a complet

17、ely new environment.This term expresses the lack of direction,the feeling of not knowing what to do or how to do things in a new environment,and not knowing what is proper or improper.the state of feeling nervous or worriedCulture shockThe feeling of culture shock generally sets in after the first f

18、ew weeks after coming to a new place.We can describe culture shock as the physical and emotional discomfort when coming to live in another country or a place different from your hometown.appearuncomfortable feelingsNow,we will read three more passages about foreign students culture shock in China.Wh

19、ile your are reading,please fill in the table.“I spent a few months studying at a language college in Beijing.I was surprised by how many people I met in Beijing who could speak English.I really wanted to practise speaking Putonghua whenever I had a chance,but the people I met were often more intere

20、sted in practising their English than in helping me practise my Chinese!”Martin,the UKstudentaspect detailsMartin from the UK_I was _ that so many people in Beijing could speak English.I wanted to practise _but the people I met just wanted to talk with me in English.languagesurprisedputonghua“After

21、my visit to a Chinese friends family,my friends grandfather walked me to the bus station.I kept telling him that I knew the way myself,but he insisted on taking me there.That was very kind of him.I dont think this would happen in many other cultures.”Tom,the USinsisted onhospitalitywalking me to the

22、 bus station“On the first night of my study tour in China,our class went to a big seafood restaurant for dinner.Everyone shared the food,which was nice,but Im used to ordering my own meal.Also,at the end of the dinner,everyone wanted to pay the bill!In my country,we usually split the bill and everyo

23、ne pays their own share.”Tina,New Zealandstudentaspect detailsTina from New Zealand_In China,my Chinese classmates _ but I am used to ordering my own meal.And everyone wanted to pay the bill in China while in New Zealand we _ and pay our own _.shared the foodsplit the billsharepaying the billDo you

24、split the bill with your friends when you eat out?Well,not really.It seems embarrassing to split the bill in China.So mostly,one of us pays the bill for others and then next time,another person will pay it.We take turns to pay the bill.culture shock of foreign studentslanguagehospitalitypaying the b

25、illlanguage The people Martin met speaking EnglishMartinculture shock of foreign studentssurprisedputonghuahospitality the grandfather of Toms friendwalking him to the bus stationTomculture shock of foreign studentsknowing the waypaying the billTinas classmatesshared the foodTinaculture shock of for

26、eign studentssplit the billeveryone wanted to pay the billpay our own shareordering her own foodCulture shockThere are three typical phases of culture shock.The“Honeymoon”Phase During this period,the differences between the old and new culture are seen in a romantic light,as something wonderful and

27、new.For example,in moving to a new country,an individual might initially love the new foods,the pace of the life,the peoples habits,thebuildings and so on.Culture shockThe“Everything is awful”phase After a few days,a few weeks,or a few months,depending on the individual,minor differences between the

28、 old and new culture begin to add up to become tiresome and annoying.One may long for food the way it is prepared“back home”,may find the pace of life too fast or slow,may find the peoples habits annoying,etc.This may lead to depression or intense homesickness.Culture shockThe Everything is OK phase

29、 Again,after a few days,weeks or months,one grows accustomed to the new cultures differences and develops routines.At this point,an individual no longer reacts to the new culture positively or negatively,because it no longer feels like a new culture because he or she feels more integrated into the n

30、ew society.An individual usually becomes concerned with basic living again,as they were in their original culture.What are the three phases?the“Honeymoon”Phasethe“Everything is awful”phase the Everything is OK phaseLets read the passage again and find out adjectives to describe the features of each

31、phase.Culture shockThere are three typical phases of culture shock.The“Honeymoon”Phase During this period,the differences between the old and new culture are seen in a romantic light,as something wonderful and new.For example,in moving to a new country,an individual might initially love the new food

32、s,the pace of the life,the peoples habits,thebuildings and so on.Culture shockThe“Everything is awful”phase After a few days,a few weeks,or a few months,depending on the individual,minor differences between the old and new culture begin to add up to become tiresome and annoying.One may long for food

33、 the way it is prepared“back home”,may find the pace of life too fast or slow,may find the peoples habits annoying,etc.This may lead to depressionor intense homesickness.Culture shockThe Everything is OK phase Again,after a few days,weeks or months,one grows accustomed to the new cultures difference

34、s and develops routines.At this point,an individual no longer reacts to the new culture positively or negatively,because it no longer feels like a new culture because he or she feels more integrated into the new society.An individual usually becomes concerned with basic living again,as they were in

35、their original culture.Which phase does Li Ni experience?“I like many things about American culture,but I dont like American food.At first,I had cornflakes for breakfast,a hamburger for lunch,and pizza for dinner.The food tasted good,but after a couple of days,I felt sick.Now I cook at home or have

36、dinner in a local Chinese restaurant.”Li NiHow to deal with the culture shock?Culture shock is part of the normal process of adjustment.It will take a bit of time to feel comfortable in this new place.Keep in touch with home through international magazines,newspapers and TV,Internet,etc.Call home re

37、gularly to talk to friends and family.How to deal with the culture shock?Decorate the room with familiar things with personal meaning,like photos from home.Regular exercise,sleeping and eating well always help.Do you know other cultural differences between China and western countries?Can you give us

38、 some examples?Possible answer:For me,the biggest difference is tipping.In China,people seldom give tips while in America they often tip generously.If you dont give tips,you are considered impolite.Possible answer:In my opinion,one of the cultural differences is driving.In China,people drive on the

39、right side of the road while in the UK they often on the left.What should you do before studying abroad?Search information on the Internet about local traditions and customs.Pay attention to some taboos.Know more about their daily habits.cultural or religious custom that does not allow people to do,

40、use or talk about a particular thingWhy should we do all these things before studying abroad?Because we should respect cultural differences between China and western countries.Only in this way can we adapt ourselves to foreign life better.When in Rome,do as the Romans do.HomeworkYour friend Jack is coming to China from America.Please write down a list of Dos and Donts for him in China to help him better adapt to Chinese life.