1、Unit 2 Bridging CulturesReading and Thinking“Welcome,Xie Lei!”Business Student Building Bridges Read about Xie Leis experience on an exchange programme1.What are the young people doing in the photo?2.Where is this photo taken?In China or in a foreign country?3.What do you think“bridge”means here?4.W
2、hat do you think this unit is about?Discuss these questions in groups.Task1Three international students are having a picnic in the countryside.1.What do you think“see the moon shine on the other world”means?2.Why do you think people are not the same after having seen the moon shine on the other side
3、 of the world?3.Do you agree with the quote?Why?4.Do you have a wish to see the moon shine on the other side of the world?Is it possible for all of us to see the moon shine on the other side of the world?Skim the passage to know the main idea.Fill in the charts with ONLY ONE sentence for each paragr
4、aph.“Welcome,Xie Lei!”Business student building bridges Para.Main idea12345678Task2Main ideaXie Lei boarded a plane for London six months ago,feeling _.(Reason)In order to _,Xie Lei chose the year-long exchange programme.Xie Lei had to adapt to the new life there,so she had to _.Xie Lei chose to liv
5、e with _ instead of _.Xie Leis tutor explained to her how to _.Xie Lei gets used to participation in class.Her presentation on _ was a great success.Xie Lei feels _ now.She is not only learning _,but also acting as _.The _s wishes for Xie Lei.Dont worry about what to fill in the blanks.The RED BOLD
6、words already show the main idea of each paragraph.Just guess the details for next task.任务3Read the passage again,underline the key words and understand Xie Leis feeling.注意1.Whats the purpose of the passage?3.Why has Xie Lei got involved in social activities?4.How has Xie Lei helped to build bridges
7、 between China and the UK?5.How can students prepare to handle these challenges before going abroad?2.Why did Xie Lei choose the exchange programme?excited nervous comforted confused surprised confident feel at homeWhile reading,pay attention to these words.What are they used for?To describe peoples
8、 feeling.For students studying abroad,they will face a mood swing.READINGSix 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 was very excited but also quite nervous.I didnt know what to expect,”Xie
9、Lei recalled.Xie 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
10、after graduation,”she explained.Where is this article probably from?Its probably from the newspaper of an overseas university.InformationNameAgeNationalityJobResidencePlanAmbitionFill in the chart with the information you get from the text.OrganizationAt first,Xie Lei had to adapt to life in a diffe
11、rent 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 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 repea
12、t themselves a lot!”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,I feel comforted to have a second family,”Xie Lei said.“When theres something I dont know or understand,I can
13、 ask them.They are also keen to learn about China.Laura,the daughter of my host family,wants to study in China in the future.We take turns to cook each evening.They really love my stir-fried tomatoes and eggs!Laura says she always feels hungry when she smells it,so I taught her how to cook it,too.”P
14、aragraph 3-4 introduces the challenges Xie Lei faces in daily life.Whats the difference between Chinese lifestyle and foreign lifestyle?Another challenge for Xie Lei is the academic requirements.The first time that she had to write an essay,her tutor explained that she must acknowledge what other pe
15、ople 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.Her tutor advised her to read lots of information in order to form a wise opinion of her own.Xie Lei also found many courses included stu
16、dents 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 what surprised her was that she found herself speaking up in class after just
17、a few weeks.“My presentation on traditional Chinese art was a great success,which boosted my confidence,”she said.“Ill use these skills back home for presentations.Theyll help me build a strong business in the future.”Paragraph 5-6 introduces the challenges Xie Lei faces in her study.Whats the diffe
18、rence of academic requirements between Chinese campus and foreign campus?Are exams stillextremelyimportantin foreigncampus?结构解析Now 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 h
19、elped,”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 cultural messenger building a bridge between us
20、.”We will follow Xie Leis progress in later editions,but for now,we wish her all the best.The final paragraph is a typical expression in news report.The interview quotes many of Xie Leis words to make a reliable and vivid effect.OrganizationTask3思考并带着这些问题在课文中找答案。思考并带着这些问题在课文中找答案。To tell us the exper
21、iences of a Chinese student studying in London.To learn more about British cultures and introduce Chinese cultures to British people.Because she wanted to get a business qualification abroad.First,she tried to adapt to the foreign cultures and fit in by engaging in British cultures.Second,she spread
22、 Chinese culture to British people.1.Whats the purpose of the text?3.Why has Xie Lei got involved in social activities?4.How has Xie Lei helped to build bridges between China and the UK?5.How can students prepare to handle these challenges before going abroad?2.Why did Xie Lei choose the exchange pr
23、ogramme?By understanding the differences and trying to fit in;by respecting the differences.1.Why does Xie Lei have the following feelings during her years studying abroad?Making sentences using“Xie Lei felt/feels.because.”according to the article.Task4excited nervous comforted confused surprised co
24、nfident feel at home Xie Lei felt excited because it was the first time that she had left China.Xie Lei felt nervous because she didnt know what to expect.Xie Lei felt comforted because she lived with a host family.Xie Lei felt confused because she did not know how to form her own opinions based on
25、other peoples ideas.Xie Lei felt surprised because she found herself speaking 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 much more at home in the UK because what seemed strange before now appears quit
26、e normal to her.2.Xie Leis feeling during her year studying in London has changed obviously.This phenomenon is“culture shock”.Watch the flash and then read the text below.Task4 C u l t u r e s h o c k i s a n experience a person may have when one moves to a cultural e nvironme n t w h i c h i s diff
27、erent from ones own;it is also the personal disorientation a person may feel when experiencing an unfamiliar way of life due to immigration or a visit to a new country,a move between social environments,or simply transition to another type of life.One of the most common causes of culture shock invol
28、ves individuals in a foreign environment.Culture shock can be described as consisting of at least one of four distinct phases:honeymoon,negotiation,adjustment,and adaptation.1.Take notes on what you read in the article by filling in the table.任务5ChallengesWhat Xie Lei didDailyLifeadaptation to a who
29、le new lifelearnt to _ _ ;learnt to _;asked for _ _lonelinesslived with _Academic Require-mentswriting an essaygot help from _;_ a lot to prepareparticipating in _and giving _gave a presentation on _a host familyuse public transport ask for things she didnt know the English names for2.To have a succ
30、essful overseas study,what qualities should you have on daily life and finishing courses?Have a brainstorm with your partners!Qualitiesyou need to have?help from passers-by when she got losther tutorreadpresentationsclasstraditional Chinese artTask52.To have a successful overseas study,what qualitie
31、s should you have on daily life and finishing courses?Have a brainstorm with your partners!diligent bravestrong-minded adaptableperseverant serious determinedenterprisingWhat qualities do you find on Xie Lei from the passage?Qualitiesyou need to have?参考范文:Six months ago,Xie Lei went to England to st
32、udy for a business qualification.(要点1)At first,she couldnt adapt to the life abroad.(要点2)She also found their teaching method was quite different from that in China.(要点3)With the help of her host family and her tutor,she got used to the life and study there.(要点4)Now apart from studying,Xie Lei is al
33、so acting as a cultural messenger building a bridge between China and the UK.(要点5)概要写作概要写作：根据课本根据课本P2P3P2P3内容写一篇内容写一篇6060词左右的内容概要。词左右的内容概要。拓展阅读1.Explore Your Own HeritageStudents whose family heritage stems from other countries will often choose to explore their own ancestry and ethnicity.Students d
34、ont have to be of Irish descent to participate in the Irish Life Experience.However,students with a strong familial connection to Ireland,will grow both academically and personally.They will gain a new appreciation for their roots that they will be able to share with others when they return home.Thi
35、s is one of the many reasons to study abroad.Research shows that students who study abroad have better grades,more confidence,and are more likely to graduate from high school and college at higher rates than those who do not study abroad.If you need a little convincing,here is an article from an Iri
36、sh friend to show the advantages of studying abroad.2.Experience a Foreign CultureOne of the important reasons to study abroad is that it will allow you to get to know another culture firsthand.Cultural differences are more than just appearances,food,language,and personal habits.A culture reflects b
37、eliefs,perceptions,and values that influence their way of life and how they view the world.Students who experience a foreign culture personally will come to truly understand where other cultures are coming from and have a greater appreciation for their own surroundings.https:/ 10 Reasons to Study Ab
38、road拓展阅读3.Become More IndependentIt truly is a great way for you to learn how to become more independent,before you venture off to college or the real world.The Irish Life Experience believes in giving students the perfect balance of freedom and supervision.Maturing is simply a natural growth proces
39、s of the program and another one of the valued reasons to study abroad.4.Expand Your WorldviewThe Irish Life Experience will help you gain perspectives on things you normally wouldnt have.One of the reasons to study abroad is that when you return home,your worldview will be more informed and you wil
40、l have a much less biased perspective toward other cultures and people.5.Communicate Across CulturesIn todays increasingly global society,its important to possess skills to communicate across cultures and this means understanding more than just a different language.The Irish Life Experience will hel
41、p you become familiar with the customs and traditions of Ireland,in addition to an introduction of Gaelic.By interacting with locals,you can develop an appreciation for the culture and its differences from your own,which makes this one of the important reasons to study abroad.拓展阅读6.Enrich Your Educa
42、tionThe Irish Life Experience will help you develop skills and give you experiences a classroom setting will never provide.Being immersed in an entirely new cultural setting is scary at first,but its also extremely exciting.Its an opportunity to discover new abilities,strengths,conquer new challenge
43、s,and solve new problems.You will encounter situations that are unfamiliar to you and will learn to adapt and respond in effective ways.One of greatest reasons to study abroad is that it will make you richer mentally.7.Discover Your PassionsBeing pushed beyond your comfort zone will allow you to rea
44、lize what is truly important to you.Many students become compliant in their lives.The Irish Life Experience will give you a chance to be reborn into what matters most to you and this is yet another one of the many reasons to study abroad.8.Develop Lifelong ConnectionsWhile in another country,you wil
45、l meet not only natives to the culture in which you are studying,but also other international students who are as far from home as yourself.You will create lifelong bonds with cherished friends and experience memories with each other that are unforgettable.This is one of the most treasured reasons t
46、o study abroad.拓展阅读9.Enhance Your ResumeOnly 4%of US students study abroad.Through an employers eyes,a student who has studied abroad is self-motivated,independent,willing to embrace challenges,and able to cope with diverse problems and situations.Your experience living and studying in Ireland and l
47、earning about another culture will make your resume stand out in a stack of thousands.Impressing colleges and employers is one of the key reasons to study abroad.10.Live the Dream When You Are YoungWhen you get older,get a job,and settle down,you will realize how important it was for you to study ab
48、road when you were younger.Many adults will never have the privilege to see the world.What better time then now to take advantage of an incredible opportunity,explore a new country,take classes and learn the culture and traditions of Ireland,and live with your peers for half the cost during a magical summer called the Irish Life Experience.
