1、ReadingThinking Unit 2 Bridging Cultures Pre-readingLook and discuss:1 Where do you think the girl on the left is from?2 Where do you think she is studying now?3 How do you think her life differs from that in her home country?The girl on the left is from China.She is studying abroad now.Her life dif
2、fers a lot from that in her home country.Some students choose to study abroad,but others dont.What do you think of studying abroad?Think and watch:Questions:Would you like to study abroad?Why or why not?Why should“I”study abroad from the video?to see the movies,see the college lifestyle to have a go
3、od memory in the life be like a holiday while doing subjects to expand language skills to make preparations for a better education chance to find a better job the course is easy can get scholarships from the government to improve culture awareness to have more opportunity for future Why“I”should stu
4、dy abroad:Look at the title and picture below.Where do you think this article is from?What do you think the passage is about?This article is probably from newspaper.Its about a Chinese student whos studying abroad.headingsubheadingWhile-readingScan the text to get the main idea.Xie Leis _ abroad and
5、 _ she handed them Read for the main idea and structureParagraph 1Paragraph 2Paragraph 3Paragraph 4Paragraph 5Paragraph 6Paragraph 7Paragraph 8 The _ to Xie LeiBrief introduction of Xie Lei and _ she went abroad to study.challengeseditors wishhowthe reason why Read for the detailed informationParagr
6、aph 1-2Paragraph 1Paragraph 2 Read for the detailed informationParagraph 3-7ChallengesWhat Xie Lei did adaptation to a whole new lifelearn to_;learn to_ _;asked for _ _loneliness lived with _Daily lifea host family use public transportask for things she didnt know the English names forhelp from pass
7、ers-by when got lostParagraph 3-7Paragraph 3Paragraph 4Paragraph 5Paragraph 6 Read for the detailed informationChallengesWhat Xie Lei did Academic requirementswriting an essaygot help from _;_ a lot to prepareparticipating in _and giving_gave presentation on _Paragraph 3-7class presentations her tut
8、or read traditional Chinese art Read for the detailed informationParagraph 3-7Q1:Why has Xie Lei got involved in social activities?Because it can help her adapt to the new culture there.Shes also keen to share her culture with the British people.Q2:How has Xie Lei helped to build bridges between Chi
9、na and the UK?As well as studying in the UK,she acts as a cultural messager sharing Chinese culture with people around her by giving a presentation on traditional Chinese art,teaching people how to cook Chinese food,and involving herself in social activities.Paragraph 7 Read for the detailed informa
10、tionParagraph 8Challenges feelingsexcited but nervous and confusedIt was the first time that she had left China.adaptation to a whole new lifeawkward;not familiarhomesicknesslonely sometimesbut comforted to live with a host familywrite an essayconfusedparticipating in class and giving presentationsn
11、o idea comforted surprised be at homelive with a host family Her presentation on Chinese art was a great success.be involved in social activitiesSolutionsAfter-reading1.Suppose you were Xie Lei,you were invited by your school to record a video to share your experience and feelings in the UK.Dear cla
12、ss,It is my honor to be here to talk about my life in the UK.I was both excited and nervous when first I got to the UK because my ambition is more than just learningEnglish,but also to set up business in Chinaafter graduation.I managed to get adapted to the new life.At first,I was lost,for I felt it
13、 hard to understand the native speakers.But my host family reached out to help me get through the tough time.Another challenge is the academic requirements.I felt confused,and my tutor advised me to read more before forming a wise opinion.After some time,I was able to generate ideas in class and my
14、active participation in presenting Chinese culture also boosted my confidence.Besides,I was keen to get involved in social activities,sharing Chinese culture.I am like a cultural messenger.Now I am halfway through my exchange year.I believe I will have a wonderful time here.Thanks.See you back in China.Pair work 2.What other challenges do you think students studying abroad might face?How can students prepare to handle these challenges before going abroad?Speak English with locals Immerse yourself in English before Meet with culture shockBe ready to ask for help
