1、Period 2 Learning about LanguageUnit 2 Bridging Cultures1. Enable the Ss to master the usage of the key words and expressions in this unit.2. Enable the Ss to use the sentence patterns flexibly.3. Train the Ss to apply some skills by doing the relevant exercises. 1. Think of a word that best fits ea
2、ch definition. (课本P16) 1 to remember sth 2 to accept, admit, or recognize sth or the truth/existence of sth 3 the process of changing sth or yourself to suit a new situation 4 to make sb feel less worried or unhappy 5 a strong desire to achieve sth 6 an exam you have passed or a course you have succ
3、essfully completed 7 to mention sth as an example 8 containing many different parts and often difficult to understand 9 to be actively involved with sthrecallcomfortadaptationambitionqualificationcitecomplexengageacknowledge 2. Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words from the box
4、（课本P16) 1. 1 Despite his poor living conditions, he remained actively _ in his scientific research. 2. As an outgoing girl, she was always ready to _ in the activities her college offered. 3. Actively getting _into various social activities is the best way to overcome culture shock. 4. “I used to st
5、udy in this university twenty years ago, and there were not many international students then, my tutor _. 5. _ to a new culture can be difficult. However, you need to step out of your comfort zone. Remember: When in Rome, do as the Romans do. involve adaptation recall participate engageengaged parti
6、cipate involvedrecalledAdaptation/Adapting 3. Complete the passage with the correct forms of the words in the box. （课本P16)A year ago, I came to the University of Birmingham to obtain a business _. Since then Ive been living in university _ with other international students, which allows me to meet p
7、eople from diverse cultural backgrounds.The first few weeks there were absolutely overwhelming because everything was so different compared to things back home. I felt confused and lost. I also suffered from homesickness, _ all sorts of things back home - from my mothers cooking to the neighbors dog
8、 I used to walk.Gradually, I adapted to my new life as an international student. I got familiar with the place- -they local shops, clubs, and parks. I made friends and became more confident in my studies day by day. I started _ in this new environment. I became more motivated, and Im also lot more _
9、 now! I feel that coming here was the best decision I have ever made. ambitious recall qualification accommodation feel at homequalificationaccommodation recallingto feel at homeambitiousHow did the students life change when studying abroad for the first time?1. the student can be homesick.2. the st
10、udent can become more independent and motivated.3. he or she can be more confident , outgoing and sociable. 1No other creature except man can _ (回忆回忆) the past at will. 2Please seal, sign on the envelope，and then return it to the _ (申申请人请人) 3After one tense argument, an _ (顾问顾问) told me if I didnt a
11、gree to sell, I would regret the decision for the rest of my life. 4They will take every necessary step, and will _ (使有动机使有动机) people to stay indoors to keep themselves safe from getting infected. 5British Council invited the UN _ (信使信使) of peace Jane Goodall to send their support for Chinas fight a
12、gainst the 2019nCoV outbreak. 6The French fashion company had to cancel their _ (展示展示) in Paris while in Milan, Giorgio Armani held its show behind closed doors. 7The investment highlights the companys _ (雄心雄心) to further globalize its roasting network. 8I tried to _ him after he was defeated by his
13、 opponent (对手对手) 9His parents employed two _ to teach him Greek and Chinese at home on weekends. 10This book needs to be revised and a new chapter will be included in the second _1. I was so sleepy that I fell asleep half way _ the movie.2. Meanwhile, the rest of the passengers who _ (board) the pla
14、ne were forced to disembark (下飞机) and go through security checkpoints again.3. Stress may act _ a trigger for these illnesses.4. If Tom had looked at the price list, hed have known what _ (expect)5. “What _ great success your meeting is!” he offered them his sincere congratulations.6The general trie
15、d to avoid an _ (engage) with the enemy.7I look forward to your support and _ (participate) in the program.8He was quite satisfied with the apartment as all the rooms were _ (comfortable) furnished.9After he moved to China, he made a quick _ (adapt) to the new environment.10Provided that he is enthu
16、siastic and _ (qualify) for the job，I see no reason to remove him from office. 参与；参加 大声点说；明确表态 舒服自在；不拘束 参与；卷入；与有关联 舒适区 participate in speak up feel at home get involved in comfort zone1Remember you are one of the masters now, so _ and tell us what you think.2The hostess is very popular because she a
17、lways makes her guests _3The key is to balance it so the students gain confidence and have an easier time leaving their _ the next time.4Accompanied by helicopters, 3, 600 firefighters _ the effort to fight the wild fire.5As much as she loved Kenya, she didnt want to _ a time-consuming project like
18、this. 1There are times _ in order to get your roommate to know more of your thoughts. 有时候，有时候，你需要说出来你需要说出来，让你的室友更多地了解你的想法。，让你的室友更多地了解你的想法。 2Li Jiang and Su Hua _ when receiving the British students next month. 李江和苏华李江和苏华正在讨论正在讨论下个月接待英国学生时下个月接待英国学生时穿什么穿什么。 3_ how we can collect a huge amount of money
19、 in such a short time. 我最关心的是我最关心的是我们如何在这么短的时间内筹到这么多钱。我们如何在这么短的时间内筹到这么多钱。 4_ a firm that develops computer software when I grow up. 我的志向是我的志向是长大后长大后创建创建一家开发计算机软件的公司。一家开发计算机软件的公司。when you need to speak up What Im most concerned about is My ambition is to set upare discussing what to wear 5_ so far th
20、at he _ the Best Volunteer Award. 这是这是他迄今他迄今第三次获得第三次获得最佳志愿者奖。最佳志愿者奖。 6_ in summer holiday makes him feel happy and fulfilled. 暑假参加志愿工作暑假参加志愿工作让他感到快乐和充实。让他感到快乐和充实。 7Here are signs to help you realise that _ 这里有一些迹象可以帮助你意识到这里有一些迹象可以帮助你意识到你有必要跳出你的舒适区你有必要跳出你的舒适区。 8Its thought that ones anxiety often occ
21、urs _ 人们认为，一个人的焦虑常常是人们认为，一个人的焦虑常常是由他不能成功适应新环境而引起的由他不能成功适应新环境而引起的。It is the third time its necessary for you to jump out of your comfort zoneas a result of his unsuccessful adaptation to the new surroundingsParticipating in voluntary workhas won Half a year ago after getting her visa, Xie Lei left he
22、r family and friends in China and boarded a plane for London. It was the first time that she 1. _ (leave) her motherland because she wanted to study global business and improve her English. She would have to get used to living in a 2. _ (complete) new environment in which she had to learn almost eve
23、rything such as asking 3. _ (passer-by) for directions. On arriving in London, she chose to live with a host family, in 4. _ they always help her with her adaptation to the new life. Its 5. _ great comfort for her.had leftpassers-bycompletelywhich a 6. _ challenge is to get used to the academic requ
24、irements of a Western university. For her first essay, the tutor said that she couldnt cite what other people had said without 7. _ (acknowledge) them and encouraged her to express her own ideas.Now Xie Lei feels much more at home in the UK. In other words, she adapts 8. _ the new environment well.
25、What seemed strange before now 9. _ (appear) quite normal to her. 10. _ (involve) in social activities, she is acting as a cultural messenger building a bridge between two cultures.Anothertoacknowledgingappears Involved Period 3 Using LanguageUnit 2 Bridging Cultures 1They are not _ (乐观的乐观的) about t
26、he settlement of a yearlong conflict. 2I have been out of work for several months and have to live on a tight _ (预算预算) 3It was a _ (合乎逻辑的合乎逻辑的) conclusion from the childs point of view. 4We need a new _ (角度角度) for our next advertising campaign. 5Generally speaking, participants in marathons should b
27、e above 14 years old and physically _ (成熟成熟) 6I am proud to be a cofounder of this important _ (倡议倡议) 7The voters are waiting for the o_ of the election. 8But for the safety b_ I wouldnt be alive today. 9The s_ villages have been absorbed into the growing city. 10Business is b_ and foreigners are sh
28、owing more interest in investment.1One loses by pride and _ (gain) by modesty.2Environmentalists fear that this is a short-sighted approach _ the problem of global warming.3When my father lost his job, our living _ (expense) had to be cut to the bone.4_ summary, no approach is going to be the best f
29、or all applications.5We _ (sincere) hope to cooperate with you，and we will supply you with the best products and service.6_ (strength) social development is an important guarantee for maintaining social harmony and stability.7Do something to help yourself. The best way to stop feeling _ (depress) is
30、 to take action.8He _ (behave) as though nothing had happened. 短语互译1.break down 2.cost an arm and a leg3.in addition to4.contribute to5.take up6.deal with7.in turn8.all in all 短语互译1.分解；抛锚2.花了一大笔钱3.除之外（还）4.导致；做贡献5.拿起；占用6.处理；对付7.反过来；依次8.总而言之 短语互译1.break down 2.cost an arm and a leg3.in addition to4.co
31、ntribute to5.take up6.deal with7.in turn8.all in all 短语互译1.分解；抛锚2.花了一大笔钱3.除之外（还）4.导致；做贡献5.拿起；占用6.处理；对付7.反过来；依次8.总而言之1I asked her opinion, but she just asked me a question _2At first he refused to admit his guilt, but when he was shown the evidence he _ and admitted.3. _, my sense of responsibility w
32、ill make me a qualified volunteer.4His research has greatly _ our understanding of this disease.5Losing friends is quite easy if you dont know how to _ the differences between you and your friends.6English, history and geography are subjects which _ much time in school.7Id like to travel all over Eu
33、rope, but the costly airfare might _8_ giving a general introduction to computers, the course also provides practical operation. 1_，the best way to stay healthy is to keep a regular life. 就健康而言就健康而言，最好的保健方式是生活规律。，最好的保健方式是生活规律。 2_，there are no great difficulties for a person _ 正如我一直告诉学生们的那样正如我一直告诉学生们
34、的那样，对一个，对一个勇敢和乐观的勇敢和乐观的人来说不存在什么大困难。人来说不存在什么大困难。 3_ the progress of society is based on harmony. 不可否认这一事实不可否认这一事实社会进步是建立在和谐的基础上。社会进步是建立在和谐的基础上。As far as health is concernedwho is brave and optimisticThere is no denying the fact thatAs I always tell students 4_ to his teacher. 我们建议他向我们建议他向老师老师道歉道歉。 5_
35、Youve been working for hours. 难怪你累了难怪你累了。你已经工作几个小时了。你已经工作几个小时了。 6_，I was impressed by his frankness. 虽然我们的看法完全不同虽然我们的看法完全不同，但是他的直率给我留下了深刻的印象。，但是他的直率给我留下了深刻的印象。We suggested that he (should) make an apology While we totally differed in opinionsWhile we had totally different opinionsIt is no wonder tha
36、t you are tiredStudying Abroad：Is It a Good or a Bad Idea?Parents 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
37、. _ (economy) and academic pressure. 4. _ (additional)，with many great universities now available in China，young people who choose to study in our homeland also have a great future 5. _ (look) forward to.believeseconomicconcernedAdditionally to look Contrary to Wangs opinion, Zhang Yi, the father of
38、 a boy, argues 6. _ the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. He holds the view that the experience of studying abroad not 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 worl
39、d 9. _ different angles and have a better understanding of our own culture. He also stresses that, in the long run, studying abroad serves as a great opportunity for young people to make contributions to the development of our motherland. Though accompanied (伴随伴随) with many 10. _ (difficulty), study
40、ing abroad is worthwhile.thatCooperatingbutfrom difficulties Many people have the hobby of collecting things, e.g. stamps, postcards or antiques. In the 18th and 19th centuries, 36 (wealth) people travelled and collected plants, historical objects and works of art. They kept their collection at home
41、 until it got too big 37 until they died, and then it was given to a museum. The 80,000 objects collected by Sir Hans Sloane, for example, 38 (form) the core collection of the British Museum 39 opened in 1759. The parts of a museum open to the public 40 (call) galleries or rooms. Often, only a small
42、 part of a museums collection 41 (be) on display. Most of it is stored away or used for research. Many museums are lively places and they attract a lot of visitors. As well as looking at exhibits, visitors can play with computer simulations (模拟）and imagine 42 (they) living at a different time in his
43、tory or 43 (walk) through a rainforest. At the Jorvik Centre in York, the citys Viking settlement is recreated, and people experience the sights, sounds and smells of the old town. Historical 44 (accurate) is important but so is entertainment. Museums must compete 45 peoples spare time and money wit
44、h other amusements. Most museums also welcome school groups and arrange special activities for children.阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单同的正确形式。wealthy orWhich/thatare calledisthemselveswalkingaccuracyforformed阅读下面材料, 根据其内界和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。 The Meredith family lived in a small community. As the ec
45、onomy was in decline, some people in the town had lost their jobs. Many of their families were struggling to make ends meet. People were trying to help each other meet the challenges. Mrs. Meredith was a most kind and thoughtful woman. She spent a great deal of time visiting the poor. She knew they
46、had problems, and they needed all kinds of help. When she had time, she would bring food and medicine to them. One morning she told her children about a family she had visited the day before. There was a man sick in bed, his wife, who took care of him and could not go out to work, and their little b
47、oy. The little boy - his name was Bernard - had interested her very much. “I wish you could see him,” she said to her own children, John, Harry, and Clara. “He is such a help to his mother. He wants very much to earn some money, but I dont see what he can do.”阅读下面材料, 根据其内界和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。
48、After their mother left the room, the children sat thinking about Bernard. “I wish we could help him to earn money,” said Clara. “His family is suffering so much.” “So do I,” said Harry. “We really should do something to assist them.” For some moments, John said nothing, but, suddenly, he sprang to
49、his feet and cried, “I have a great idea! I have a solution that we can all help accomplish (完成).” The other children also jumped up all attention. When John had an idea, it was sure to be a good one. Ill tell you what we can do,” said John. “You know that big box of com Uncle John sent us? Well, we
50、 can make popcorn (爆米花), and put it into paper bags, and Bernard can take it around to the houses and sell it.”1. 续写词数应为150左石：2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 When Mrs. Meredith heard of Johns idea, she thought it was a good one, too. When Mrs. Meredith heard of Johns idea, she, too, thought it a good one. The
