1、高二人教版英语选择性必修二第二单元BRIDGING CULTURESBRIDGING CULTURESLesson 2 Reading and thinking(2)&Build up your vocabularyLearning objectivesAfter this lesson,you will be able to:illustrate the structure of the reading passage.critically explain the role of international students in cross-culture communication.un
2、derstand and use the key words and expressions in this unit in different contexts.ReviewBusiness student building bridgesPara 1-2 The reasons why Xie Lei studied abroadPara 3-7Xie Leis adaptation to a new life in the UKchallenges in daily lifechallenges in academic studyPara 8The writers wishes for
3、Xie LeiIt was the first time that It was the first time that she had left China.这是这是她第一次第一次离开中国。It is the first time that she has left China.It was the first time that从句谓语动词使用过去完成时过去完成时;It is the first time that从句谓语动词使用现在完成时。现在完成时。Para 1这这/那是某人第几次做某事。那是某人第几次做某事。It/This/That+be+the first(second/third
4、/)time(that)is现在完成时 was过去完成时Complete the sentence with the correct form of the given word:1.It is the first time that I _(visit)France where I watched the sunset from the Eiffel Tower.2.This was the third time that Ms.Potter _(visit)the Summer Palace.3.That was the second time they _(tour)around Eur
5、ope.have visitedhad visitedhad touredqualificationambitionqualification:(n.)the official documents or titles you have that show your level of education and training.资格；学历qualifyqualified v.使合格；使具备资格 adj.有资格的Para 2使某人有资格使某人有资格qualify sb.for sth.qualify sb.to do sth.某人有资格做某事某人有资格做某事sb.be qualified for
6、 sth.sb.be qualified to do sth.High scores on College Entrance Examination will _ a good university.高考取得高分将使你有资格进入一所好大学。Failing to reach the required standard,John _ enter the finals.由于达不到要求的标准，约翰没有资格进入决赛。qualify you forwas not qualified to qualificationambitionambition:(n.)something that you want t
7、o do or achieve very muchambitious(adj.)I agree I am ambitious,and I dont see that as a negative term.有抱负的;雄心勃勃的be ambitious for 渴望获得She never achieved her _ of becoming a famous writer.她一直未能实现当名作家的夙愿。ambitionPara 2achieve ones ambition of doing 实现某人的理想Part 1(Para 1&2)background reasonsPara 3 adapt
8、toadapt:(v.)to change your behaviour in order to deal more successfully with a new situationadapt to (phr.)适应适应The world will be different,and we will have to be prepared to adapt to the change.这个世界将会不同，所以我们必须准备好适应变化。*适应线上学习适应线上学习？prep.adapt to learning online/online learning It took him a while to
9、adapt himself to his new surroundings.The novel Reset is adapted for a TV series.to change your behaviour in order to deal more successfully with a new situationto change a book or play so that it can be made into a play,film/movie,etc.Find out the meaning of“adapt”in each sentence.adaptation(n.)适应；
10、改编适应；改编adaptable(adj.)有适应能力的；能适应的有适应能力的；能适应的Para 4 comfort(v.)to make sb.who is worried or unhappy feel better by being kind and sympathetic towards themcomfort:(v.)to make sb.who is worried or unhappy feel better by being kind and sympathetic towards themShe comforted herself with the thought that
11、it would soon be spring.她想到春天很快就要来临，以此来宽慰自己。(n.)the state of being physically relaxed and free from painThe hotel combines comfort with convenience.这家旅馆既舒适舒适又方便。(n.)a feeling of being less unhappyIts a comfort talking to you.与你谈谈是一种安慰安慰。comfortable(adj.)使人舒服的；舒适的comfortably(adv.)舒服地；舒适地Para 5 cite(v
12、.)If you cite something,you quote it or mention it,especially as an example or proof of what you are saying.citation:(n.)words or lines taken from a book or a speechStudies of citation counts show that international co-authored papers have better visibility.对被引用引用频次的研究表明，国际合作的论文具有更好的知名度。文章来源：Wohlwen
13、d,K.E.(2017).The expression of multiliteracies and multimodalities in play.In E.R.Hayes&F.Serafini(Eds.),Remixing multiliteracies:Theory and practice from New London to new times.New York,NY:Teachers College Press.NotesDirect quotation:words in quotation marks.In-text citation:authors surname+year o
14、f publication+page numberParaphrase/summary:idea from the source,expressed in your own words.In-text citation:authors surname+year of publicationPara 6participationpresentationparticipation:(n.)the act of taking part in an activity or event 参与participation in participate(v.)参加participant(n.)参与者Compl
15、ete with the correct forms of the word“participate”.Many students _ in the extracurricular activities at school and most of the _ enjoyed the process of their _.participatedparticipantsparticipationPara 6participationpresentationpresentation:(n.)When someone gives a presentation,they give a formal t
16、alk,often in order to sell something or get support for a proposal.讲座；展示give a presentation 演讲；介绍演讲；介绍present目前；现在目前；现在presentn.1.当前的；现存的当前的；现存的 present-day adj.现在的现在的2.现场的；出席的现场的；出席的adj.合成词合成词礼物礼物v.颁发；提出；介绍颁发；提出；介绍presentationn.讲座；展示讲座；展示派生词派生词转化法转化法Para 7feel at homeengage inbe involved infeel at
17、home=feel relaxed and comfortable 感到舒服、自在感到舒服、自在They made me feel right at home my first day at the new job.上班第一天，他们就让我觉得很自在。Para 7feel at homeengage inbe involved inengage(v.):If you engage in an activity,you do it or are actively involved with it.engage in (使使)从事；参与从事；参与engage oneself in 使使参与；使参与；
18、使忙于忙于be/become/get engaged in 从事；忙于；专注于从事；忙于；专注于engagement (n.)约定；订婚；交战约定；订婚；交战Para 7feel at homeengage inbe involved inbe involved in 参加；加入参加；加入involve(v.):to make sb.take part in sth.involve doing sth.包括做某事包括做某事involvement(n.)参与；投入参与；投入involvement in/with sth.参与参与/投入某事投入某事Para 3-7Xie Leis adaptati
19、on to a new life in the UKchallenges in daily lifechallenges in academic studya cultural messengerPara 8 The writers wishes for Xie Lei.1.Why do you think Xie Leis host family and many other British people are eager to learn about China?2.Suppose you are an exchange student in the UK.Would you like
20、to be a cultural messenger?If so,what could you do?Thinking1.Why do you think Xie Leis host family and many other British people are eager to learn about China?For one thing,as China now has opened up to the outside world,there are opportunities for employment in all areas.Knowing about China or spe
21、aking Chinese may give people an edge when competing for a position as China will play a major role in world affairs in the future.For another thing,many people are fascinated by the profound Chinese culture and Chinese historyChinas vast history and culture is incredibly well-known,with its impact
22、being seen by its appreciation globally.Thinking2.Suppose you are an exchange student in the UK.Would you like to be a cultural messenger?If so,what could you do?give presentations about Chinateach people how to cook Chinese foodpresent Chinese culture through day-to-day interactionsThinkingP.16v.v.
23、n.v.n.n.v.adj.v.Try to guess the part of speech(词性词性)of each word based on the definition.recallacknowledgeadaptationcomfortm b i t i o n q u i f i c a t i oc i ec m p l xe g a g eTask 1Tip 1:Learn a word with its definition in English and synonym(近义词).Task 2 Complete with the correct forms of the w
24、ords from the unit.1.Despite his poor living conditions,he remained actively e_ in his scientific research.2.As an outgoing girl,she was always ready to p_ in the activities her college offered.3.Actively getting i_ in various social activities is the best way to overcome culture shock.4.“I used to
25、study in this university twenty years ago,and there were not many international students then,”my tutor r_.5.A_ 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.Task 2 Complete with the correct forms of the words from the u
26、nit.1.Despite his poor living conditions,he remained actively e_ in his scientific research.2.As an outgoing girl,she was always ready to p_ in the activities her college offered.3.Actively getting i_ in various social activities is the best way to overcome culture shock.What should an introverted(内
27、向的)person do to overcome culture shock?learn and become open-minded;stay in touch with family and friends back home;focus on the positive aspectsngaged积极参与积极参与articipate参加参加nvolved积极参与积极参与Task 2 Complete with the correct forms of the words from the unit.4.“I used to study in this university twenty y
28、ears ago,and there were not many international students then,”my tutor r_.5.A_ 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.ecalleddapting适应新的文化适应新的文化跨出舒适圈跨出舒适圈入乡随俗入乡随俗Why do people need to step out of their comfort zon
29、e in order to adapt to a new culture?When in our comfort zone,our brain doesnt want anything to change.To experience and adjust to a new and different culture,we need to step out of our comfort zone.A year ago,I came to the University of Birmingham to obtain a business _.Since then Ive been living i
30、n university _ with other international students,which allows me to meet people 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 s
31、orts of things back home-from my mothers cooking to the neighbours dog I used to walk.Gradually,I adapted to my new life as an international student.I got familiar with the place-the local shops,clubs,and parks.I made friends and became more confident in my studies day by day.I started _ in this new
32、 environment.I became more motivated,and Im also a lot more _ now!I felt that coming here was the best decision I have ever made in my life.qualificationaccommodationrecallingfeeling at homeambitiousTask 3 Complete the passage with the correct forms of the words in the box.Tip 2:Learn a word in cont
33、ext(语境).1.How did the students life change when studying abroad for the first time?2.Can you give more advice to the students studying overseas to help them adapt to their new environment?Task 4 Read the passage again,and answer the questions below.At first,the student felt confused and lost,and suf
34、fered from homesickness.Gradually the student adapted to the new life there as an international student.1.How did the students life change when studying abroad for the first time?Task 4 Read the passage again,and answer the questions below.conduct some research on the place(culture,values,etc.)maint
35、ain an open mindstep out of comfort zone2.Can you give more advice to the students studying overseas to help them adapt to their new environment?Task 4 Read the passage again,and answer the questions below.SummaryIn this lesson,we have reviewed the structure of the reading text.discussed the role of international students in cross-culture communication.learned the meaning and usage of the key words and expressions in this unit.Homework Textbook:P.68 Ex.(1)(2)(4).Refer to a dictionary if necessary.Thank you!
