1、Unit 2 BRIDGING CULTURES-Period 1 Reading&Thinking?1.Enable the Ss to read about Xie Leis experience on an exchange program in London.2.Enable the Ss to understand the structure and the writing style of the passage well.3.Let the Ss learn some reading strategies by scanning and skimming.4.To learn f
2、rom Xie Leis experiences and spirits.What is the life like for exchange students while staying in other countries?Is“bridge”a noun or a verb here?What do you think“bridge”means here?vt.to build or form a bridge over sth 在在上架起或形成一座桥上架起或形成一座桥Where do you think the girl on the left is from?Where do you
3、 think she is studying now?How do you think her life differs from that in her own country?1.Where is the girl in the photo?Is she in China or abroad now?2.Who is Xie Lei?Who is saying Welcome,Xie Lei?3.Where is the article from?What is the article about?Para.1Six months ago,19-year-old Xie Lei said
4、goodbye to her family and friends and boarded a plane for London.It was the first time that she had left China.“I was very excited but also quite nervous.I didnt know what to expect,”Xie Lei recalled.1.Where is the girl in the photo?Is she in China or abroad now?The girl is Xie Lei,she is abroad now
5、.=rememberedPara.2Xie Lei is studying for a business qualification at a university in China and has come to our university on a year-long exchange programme.I chose the exchange programme because I wanted to learn about global business and improve my English.My ambition is to set up a business in Ch
6、ina after graduation,she explained.2.Who is Xie Lei?Who is saying Welcome,Xie Lei?A student majoring in business in China went to Britain on a year-long exchange program.I think the friends are welcoming her to experience a new life.开公司=start a company全球商务Para.8We will follow Xie Leis progress in la
7、ter editions,but for now we wish her all the best.3.Where is the article from?What is the article about?I think the article is likely from a university newspaper.v.密切关注n.(报纸、杂志)一份;(广播、电视节目)期、一辑It is about the life of Xie Lei as an exchange student in London.Para.2Xie Lei is studying for a business q
8、ualification at a university in China and has come to our university on a year-long exchange programme.Conclude the main information about Xie Lies experience in each paragraph.Summarize the main ideaWhen the main idea is not clearly stated in the topic sentence,you should read the full paragraph or
9、 passage fully and find the words or ideas that repeat themselves.They are likely the evidence of the authors main idea.Conclude the main information about Xie Lies experience in each paragraph.Para.1Six months ago,19-year-old Xie Lei said goodbye to her family and friends and boarded a plane for Lo
10、ndon.It was the first time that she had left China.“I was very excited but also quite nervous.I didnt know what to expect,”Xie Lei recalled.Para.1Six months ago,19-year-old Xie Lei said goodbye to her family and friends and boarded a plane for London.It was the first time that she had left China.“I
11、was very excited but also quite nervous.I didnt know what to expect,”Xie Lei recalled.Xie Lei left China for London.Conclude the main information about Xie Lies experience in each paragraph.Para.2Xie Lei is studying for a business qualification at a university in China and has come to our university
12、 on a year-long exchange programme.I chose the exchange programme because I wanted to learn about global business and improve my English.My ambition is to set up a business in China after graduation,she explained.The reasons why Xie Lei,a university student in China,chose the exchange programme.Para
13、.2Xie Lei is studying for a business qualification at a university in China and has come to our university on a year-long exchange programme.I chose the exchange programme because I wanted to learn about global business and improve my English.My ambition is to set up a business in China after gradua
14、tion,she explained.Conclude the main information about Xie Lies experience in each paragraph.Para.3At first,Xie Lei had to adapt to life in a different country.“You have to get used to a whole new life.”she said.I had to learn how to use public transport and how to ask for things I didnt know the En
15、glish names for.When I got lost,I had to ask passers-by for help,but people here speak fast and use words Im not familiar with.I ask them to repeat themselves a lot!”Xie Leis trouble in the life of different country.Para.3At first,Xie Lei had to adapt to life in a different country.“You have to get
16、used to a whole new life.”she said.I had to learn how to use public transport and how to ask for things I didnt know the English names for.When I got lost,I had to ask passers-by for help,but people here speak fast and use words Im not familiar with.I ask them to repeat themselves a lot!”Conclude th
17、e main information about Xie Lies experience in each paragraph.Advantages of living with a host family.Para.4Although some foreign students live in campus accommodation,Xie Lei chose to live with a host family，who can help with her adaptation to the new culture.When I miss home,I feel comforted to h
18、ave a second family，Xie Lei said“When theres something I dont know or understand I can ask them.They are also keen to learn about China.Laura,We take turns to cook each evening.They really love my stir-fried tomatoes and eggs!Para.4Although some foreign students live in campus accommodation,Xie Lei
19、chose to live with a host family，who can help with her adaptation to the new culture.When I miss home,I feel comforted to have a second family，Xie Lei said“When theres something I dont know or understand I can ask them.They are also keen to learn about China.Laura,We take turns to cook each evening.
20、They really love my stir-fried tomatoes and eggs!Conclude the main information about Xie Lies experience in each paragraph.The difficulty in writing essays.Para.5Another challenge for Xie Lei is the academic requirements.The first time that she had to write an essay,her tutor explained that she must
21、 acknowledge what other people had said if she cited their ideas,but that he mainly wanted to know what she thought!Xie Lei was confused because she thought she knew less than other people.Para.5Another challenge for Xie Lei is the academic requirements.The first time that she had to write an essay,
22、her tutor explained that she must acknowledge what other people had said if she cited their ideas,but that he mainly wanted to know what she thought!Xie Lei was confused because she thought she knew less than other people.Conclude the main information about Xie Lies experience in each paragraph.The
23、participation in classes.Para.6Xie Lei also found many courses included students participation in class as part of the final result.Students need to generate ideas,offer examples,apply concepts,and raise questions,as well as give presentations.At first,Xie Lei had no idea what she should say,but wha
24、t surprised her was that she found herself speaking up in class after just a few weeks.Para.6Xie Lei also found many courses included students participation in class as part of the final result.Students need to generate ideas,offer examples,apply concepts,and raise questions,as well as give presenta
25、tions.At first,Xie Lei had no idea what she should say,but what surprised her was that she found herself speaking up in class after just a few weeks.Conclude the main information about Xie Lies experience in each paragraph.Xie Lei feels at home now and has been involved in social activities.Para.7No
26、w halfway through her exchange year,Xie Lei feels much more at home in the UK.What seemed strange before now appears quite normal to her.Engaging in British culture has helped,she said.As well as studying hard,Ive been involved in social activities.British people are fascinated by our culture and ea
27、ger to learn more about it,so Im keen to share my culture with them.While Im learning about business,Im also acting as a cultural messenger building a bridge between us.Para.7Now halfway through her exchange year,Xie Lei feels much more at home in the UK.What seemed strange before now appears quite
28、normal to her.Engaging in British culture has helped,she said.As well as studying hard,Ive been involved in social activities.British people are fascinated by our culture and eager to learn more about it,so Im keen to share my culture with them.While Im learning about business,Im also acting as a cu
29、ltural messenger building a bridge between us.Conclude the main information about Xie Lies experience in each paragraph.The authors best wishes for Xie Lei.Para.8We will follow Xie Leis progress in later editions,but for now we wish her all the best.Para.8We will follow Xie Leis progress in later ed
30、itions,but for now we wish her all the best.Para.1 Para.2 Para.3 Para.4 Para.5 Para.6 Para.7 Para.8 Xie Lei left China for London.The reasons why Xie Lei chose the exchange programme.Xie Leis trouble in the life of different country.Advantages of living with a host family.The difficulty in writing e
31、ssays.The participation in classes.Xie Lei feels at home now and has been involved in social activities.The authors best wishes for Xie Lei.The main idea of each paragraphThe structure of the articlePart 1:Brief introduction of Xie Lei and the reason why she went abroad to study.Part 2:The challenge
32、s that Xie Lei faced and how she handled them.Part 3:Best wishes for Xie LeiTake notes on what you read in the article by filling in the table.ChallengesWhat Xie Lei didDaily lifeadaptation to a whole new lifelearnt to _;learnt to _;asked for _lonelinesslived with _Academic requirementswriting an es
33、saygot help from _;_ a lot to prepareparticipating in _ and giving _gave a presentation on _ (P3-4)(P5-6)adaptation to a whole new life Learn to_;Learn to_;asked for _;loneliness Lived with _Daily life (P3-4)ChallengesaWhat Xie Lei diduse public transport help from passers-by ask for things she didn
34、t knowa host family language barrierReasons:may not get used to the speed of native speakers;may not get used to the accent of native speakers;may not be familiar with English idioms.homesicknessculture shock/cultural barrierPara.3 she said.I had to learn how to use public transport and how to ask f
35、or things I didnt know the English names for.When I got lost,I had to ask passers-by for help,but Para.4-Although some foreign students live in campus accommodation,Xie Lei chose to live with a host family，who can help with her adaptation to the new culture.“When I miss home,when she got lost got he
36、lp from _;_a lot to prepareparticipating in _ and giving_ gave presentation on _ Academic requirements(P5-6)ChallengesaWhat Xie Lei didher tutorreadtraditional Chinese art presentationsclasswriting an essay Para.5-The first time that she had to write an essay,her tutor explained that she must acknow
37、ledge what other people had said if she cited their ideas,but that he mainly wanted to know what she thought!.Her tutor advised her to read lots of information in order to form a wise opinion of her own.Para.6 Xie Lei also found many courses included students participation in class as part of the fi
38、nal result.Students need to generate ideas,as well as give presentations.“My presentation on traditional Chinese art was a great success,which boosted my confidence.”A display of ideasRead the article and work with a partner to analyse the structures in the underlined sentences.Use the tip for help.
39、Understand long sentencesEnglish structures are different from those in Chinese,but you can figure out what a long sentence means by following a few simple steps.1.Decide if the sentence 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 c
40、omplex sentence.3.Look for modifiers.homesick&comfortedconfusedsurprisedconfidentfeel at homeEmotion clue 感情线索感情线索excitedPara.6 At first,Xie Lei had no idea what she should say,but what surprised her was that she found herself speaking up in class after just a few weeks.TimeFeelingssix months agoat
41、firstacademic challengeafter a few weeksnow halfway throughXie Leis feelingsexcitednervousit was the first time that.she didnt know.at a loss/helpless/homesick;adapt to life in a different country.surprised confidentcomforted.speaking up in class after just a few weeks.feel at homewhat seemed strang
42、e before now appears quite normal to her.confusedshe did not know how to form her own opinions based on other peoples ideas.(She felt/feels.because.)her presentation.was a great success.she lived with a host family,who can help with her adaptation to the new culture.A cultural messenger engage in Br
43、itish culture;involve in social activitiesshare Chinese culture(Chinese cuisine&art)a bridge of cultureWhat bridges?How?Para.5 The first time that she had to write an essay,her tutor explained that she must acknowledge what other people had said if she cited their ideas,but that he mainly wanted to
44、know what she thought.Discuss the following questions in groups.1 Why did Xie Lei choose the exchange programme?2 Why has Xie Lei got involved in social activities?Because she wanted to learn about global business and improve her English.Her ambition was to set up a business in China after graduatio
45、n.Because it can help her adapt to the local culture there.Shes 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 culture messenger sharing Chinese culture with people around her by gi
46、ving presentation on traditional Chinese art,teaching people how to cook Chinese food,and involving herself in social activities.4 What other challenges do you think students studying abroad might face?How can students prepare to handle these challenges before going abroad?It can be scary to try to
47、fit into the new lifestyle while there,since it is so different to their own.Maybe students will face times when they dont understand the proper way to do something,such as paying utility bills.Suggested AnswersI am not the same,having I am not the same,having seen the moon shine on the seen the moon shine on the other side of the world.other side of the world.Mary Anne Radmacher Mary Anne Radmacher
