1、UNIT 2 BRIDGING CULTURES Part 3 Using Language, Assessing Your Progress as far as I know; as far as I am concerned; generally speaking 1. , life is short and we must achieve something during our life. 2. , American English is different from British English in pronunciation and spelling. 3.Im sick of
2、 paying rent in this town because it . 4. , he will be away on business for three months. .翻译句子 1.我真心希望你会发现我的建议对你有帮劣。(do 表示强调) 2.在过去的 20 年里中国发生了巨大变化。(in the past+一段时间) 3.他否认倒卖客户的隐私信息获利。(deny doing) 4.令我们失望的是,会议结束了,没达成任何一个协议。(“without+复合宾语”结构) .课文语法填空 Studying Abroad: Is It a Good or a Bad Idea? Pare
3、nts hold different opinions about students studying abroad. Wang Li, the mother of twin girls, 1 (believe) that there is no need for overseas study. As far as she is 2 (concern), studying abroad is a bad idea because it causes both 3 (economy)and academic pressure. 4 (additional), with many great un
4、iversities now available in China, young people who choose to study in our homeland also have a great future 5 (look)forward to. Contrary to Wangs opinion, Zhang Yi, the father of a boy, argues 6 the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. He holds the view that the experience of studying abroad not
5、only contributes to personal growth, 7 also increases chances for cultural exchange. 8 (cooperate) with people from diverse cultural backgrounds can help us view the world 9 different angles and have a better understanding of our own culture. He also stresses that, in the long run, studying abroad s
6、erves as a great opportunity for young people to make contributions to the development of our motherland. Though accompanied(伴随) with many 10 (difficulty), studying abroad is worthwhile. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 能力提升练 .阅读理解 Wang Xuan, a graduate student at Johns Hopkins University, was plannin
7、g to get the Internet and TV service in the U.S. She went to Verizon, the US largest wireless communication service provider, only to be told that she couldnt enjoy the service because her credit score wasnt high enough. In most Western countries, the credit score is a number that determines whether
8、 you are a reliable person to offer credit to. A higher score means you have better personal credit. Your score is affected by your monthly debts, whether you pay bills on time and other types of information. Wang is hardly alone in dealing with the credit score trouble. Many Chinese overseas studen
9、ts lack the necessary knowledge about credit scores, even though its widely used in their everyday life. Banks will check your score if you want to get a credit card. To get a loan, a good credit score is vital. It also matters, when you rent an apartment or buy a house. Its influence doesnt end the
10、re. An increasing number of employers now check the credit scores of applicants. You cant ignore that a credit report can be a judge of character. So how can you get a good credit score? Meet your repayments on time and pay off your accounts early if you can. If youre using savings to pay off debts,
11、 make a good budget and keep enough cash in an easy-access savings account for emergencies. If you want to improve your credit rating immediately, you should fix all the problems on your credit file before you start applying for a loan. Also, cancel credit cards that youre not currently using. 1.Wha
12、t problem did Wang Xuan have? A.Her credit score was too low. B.Her credit affected graduation. C.She couldnt enjoy public services. D.She couldnt stay in the U.S. any more. 2.Why do students like Wang have the credit score trouble? A.Because the credit score is too hard to improve. B.Because they d
13、ont know how to get a credit card. C.Because the credit score is hardly used in their life. D.Because they lack relevant knowledge about credit scores. 3.What does the underlined word “judge” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A.The fact of proving something true. B.The ability to do something well. C.Th
14、e official in control of a court. D.Someone who decides a competition. 4.What may cause the credit score trouble? A.Having few monthly debts. B.Using savings to pay off debts. C.Paying off your accounts early. D.Having little cash in an account. .七选五 Bathed in two cultures from childhood, moving aro
15、und the world and experiencing different cultures has always been my thing. When I was in high school, I heard about students in my class wanting to take the SAT and study abroad in the USA. 1 . Actually, what I wanted to experience most was the European lifestyle and cultural mix. I used to travel
16、a lot around Europe with my parents as a little kid, not forgetting that the French language is one of my mother tongues, and therefore France seems like a top choice for me. French universities have a good reputation and the French capital is internationally well known for its cultural history. 2 .
17、 My university was in one of those small cities and I also got the chance to obtain a scholarship which made it easier for me to start my studies. 3 . Opportunities were offered to develop our networking and explore the business world. The university participated as a partner in international networ
18、king courses leading to a European masters degree, a double degree, or training abroad. 4 . So, if you are an international student who comes to France for study, you can take the chance to explore another country for a term and study English. I remember wanting to take this opportunity in my first
19、year of my college life and try the program which back then offered students the chance to go on an exchange with Linnaeus University in Sweden. 5 . A.I applied and was lucky to get accepted B.But I was not that attracted to studying there C.You can find a lot of student-friendly cities as well D.Be
20、sides, all these universities have their own unique advantages E.The university I chose was small but used to invite business chiefs and directors F.Because there are many universities with good reputation which attracts students G.Plus, all French universities work with several countries to offer a
21、n exchange program 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. .读后续写 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使乊构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数 应为 150 左右。 A month ago, I received an admission letter from Berkeley University, America, which made my whole family excited. Very soon, its time for my leaving. On an unforgettable morning, my sister came to see me o
22、ff. We arrived at the airport just in time for my flight. “Well, here we are, ”my sister said with a sigh. As I watched her unload my luggage, I could see the sadness in her eyes. We had both been fearing this moment for the past week. After one last hug and a final goodbye, I would be on my way to
23、a new life abroad. I didnt put my bag in the overhead locker; instead, I just placed it on my legs. The departure meant I could not see my dear sister for quite a long time. I was lost in thought, recalling the happy moments my sister and I had spent together. Growing up, my sister and I would do ev
24、erything together. One sunny summer day I was playing outside when she came up to me and said, “Want to come to the attic(阁楼)?” We both knew that the answer to that question was always “Yes”. We were frightened of the attic but also fascinated by its smells and sounds. Whenever one of us needed some
25、thing, the other one would come along. Before I knew it, the plane took off. But while it was going up, the plane shook heavily and the bag on my legs fell on the floor. My aspirin, hairbrush and a book I planned to read were spread on the floor. I was about to bend down to gather them up when I saw
26、 an unfamiliar little book in the middle of my belongings. It was not until I picked it up that I realized that it was a diary. Paragraph 1: Immediately I recognized my sisters handwriting. Paragraph 2: I returned home two years later. 答案全解全析 UNIT 2 BRIDGING CULTURES Part 3 Using Language, Assessing
27、 Your Progress 可信赖的 2.vital adj.至关重要的 3.pay off 还清 4.apply for 申请 长难句分析: 原句 If you want to improve your credit rating immediately, you should fix all the problems on your credit file before you start applying for a loan. 分析 这是一个主从复合句。If引导条件状语从句,主句中含有一个 before引导的时间状语从句。 句意 如果你想立即提高你的信用等级,你应该在开始申请贷款乊前
28、处理好你信用档案上的所有问题。 .语篇解读 本文是一篇记叙文,作者简要介绍了自己为什么没有选择去美国而去法国留学的原因 及留学感受。 1.B 根据空后句 Actually, what I wanted to experience most was the European lifestyle and cultural mix. 可以判断作者最想体验的是欧洲的生活方式和文化的融合,不空前学生想去美国学习形成对比,是转 折关系。B项中的 But 体现了转折。故选择 B项。 2.C 空前提到了 the French capital,空后提到了 one of those small cities,C项
29、 You can find a lot of student-friendly cities as well(你也可以找到很多对学生很友好的城市)承接上文,引领下文,故选择 C项。 3.E 空后句 Opportunities were offered to develop our networking and explore the business world.指出 我们有机会发展我们的人际关系网,并探索商界。E项指出我选的那所大学虽小但曾经邀请过商界总 裁和经理。前后两句构成因果关系,衔接紧密。 4.G 空后句以 So开头,不前句构成因果关系,根据其内容(如果你是来法国学习的留学生,你可以
30、利用 这个机会去另一个国家探索一个学期,学习英语。)可知 G项中的 work with several countries to offer an exchange program不乊吻合,故选择 G项。 5.A 根据空前句中的 I remember wanting to take this opportunity in my first year of my college life可 知作者记得自己想利用这个机会,因而会去申请,A项符合逻辑。 【高频词汇】 1.mother tongue n.母语 2.reputation n.名誉,名声 3.obtain v.获得 4.a double
31、degree 双学位 长难句分析: 原句 I remember wanting to take this opportunity in my first year of my college life and try the program which back then offered students the chance to go on an exchange with Linnaeus University in Sweden. 分析 这是一个主从复合句。主句主语是 I,谓语是 remember,wanting to.in Sweden是宾语;which 引 导定语从句,修饰先行词
32、the program。 句意 我记得我在大学一年级的时候想利用这个机会尝试一下这个项目,那时这个项目给学生提供机 会去瑞典的林奈大学迚行交流访问。 .One possible version: Paragraph 1: Immediately I recognized my sisters handwriting. “Dear sister, what a day it has been today! Youve got an admission letter to go abroad for further study and we.” Only then did I realize my
33、 sister had been keeping a diary every day during the past month. Holding the book in my hands, I could not hold back my tears any more. The old golden days we spent together came flooding back. “Ill miss you. Ill join you after my graduation,” I said in my heart, determined to complete my universit
34、y courses in America and return home. Paragraph 2: I returned home two years later. Seeing her after so long a time, I hugged my sister tightly, who was in pleasant surprise. “Will you leave again?” she asked softly. “Never. Well explore the life ahead together if you like, just as we used to do with the attic,” I said. Then for days we talked about our possible plans, feeling confident that with joint efforts we would have a bright future to look forward to.
