1、Unit 2 Bridging CulturesI am not the same,having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world.-Mary Anne Radmacher在世在世界的另一端看过月光闪耀，我就界的另一端看过月光闪耀，我就不会是同样的自己了。不会是同样的自己了。complexrecallqualificationqualifyambitionambitiousadaptationcomforttutorciteparticipationadj.复杂的复杂的;难懂的难懂的;（语法）（语法）复合的复合的vt.&vi.
2、记起；回想起记起；回想起n.(通过考试或学习课程取得的通过考试或学习课程取得的)资格；学历资格；学历vt.&vi.(使使)具备资格；具备资格；(使使)合格合格n.追求的目标追求的目标;夙愿夙愿;野心野心;抱负抱负adj.有野心的；有雄心的有野心的；有雄心的n.适应；改编本适应；改编本n.安慰；令人感到安慰的人或事安慰；令人感到安慰的人或事物；舒服；安逸物；舒服；安逸 vt.安慰；抚慰安慰；抚慰n.(英国大学中的英国大学中的)助教助教;导师导师;家庭教师家庭教师vt.引用；引述引用；引述n.参加；参与参加；参与1.board a plane for sp.2.set up a business3
3、.adapt to4.get used to5.be keen to do sth.6.participate in 7.speak up8.feel at home9.engage in 10.be involved in登上去往某地的飞机登上去往某地的飞机创业创业适应适应习惯于；适应习惯于；适应渴望做某事渴望做某事参加；参与参加；参与大声点说大声点说舒服自在，不拘束舒服自在，不拘束(使使)从事；参与从事；参与参与参与1.Who is Xie Lei?2.Where is this article from?3.What content is this article about?“WELC
4、OME,XIE LEI!”BusinessStudent BuildingBridgesA student majoring in business went to Britain on a year-long exchange programme.It may come from a school newspaper.It is about studying abroad.Read and finish the tasks as quickly as possible.Skim the article and choose the best answer.Task 1 1.Whats the
5、 main idea of the article?A.Xie Lei acts as a messenger,who builds a bridge between cultures.B.It is not easy to get accustomed to a new environment.C.The author offers a guide to studying abroad.D.Xie Lei tends to share her tough experience in London.2.Why did Xie Lei decide to take the exchange pr
6、o-gramme?A.To get a chance to pursue higher degrees abroad.B.To have a better understanding of global business.C.To know more about different cultures in the world.D.To succeed in setting up a business in England.3.What trouble was Xie Lei in when she was in London at first?A.She couldnt express her
7、self at all.B.She couldnt get help when she got lost.C.The natives were always making fun of her.D.The natives spoke so fast that she couldnt catchwhat they said.4.What do you know about Xie Lei according to the last but two paragraphs?A.She was tired of the participation in class.B.She fell behind
8、her classmates at first.C.Her presentation on traditional Chinese art was verypopular with her classmates.D.She was so shy that she was unwilling to speak infront of the class.5.Whats the main idea of the passage?A.Xie Lei acts as a messenger,who builds a bridge be-tween cultures.B.It is not easy to
9、 get accustomed to a new environment.C.The author offers a guide to studying abroad.D.Xie Lei tends to share her tough experience in Lon-don.The text has been divided into three parts.Match each part with the main idea:Para:1-2Brief introduction of Xie Lei and the reason why she went abroad to study
10、 Para:3-7The challenges that Xie Lei faced and how she handled them Para:8Best wishes to Xie LeiSix 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 kn
11、ow what to expect,”Xie 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 u
12、p a business in China after graduation,she explained.At 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 earn 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 pa
13、ssers-by for help,but people here speak fast and use words Im not familiar with.I ask them to repeat 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 comf
14、orted 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,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
15、eggs!Laura says she always feels hungry when she smells it,so I taught her how to cook it,too.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 people had said if she cited their ideas,but
16、 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 ownXie Lei also found many courses included students participation in class as part of the
17、 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 a few weeks.“My presentation on traditional
18、 Chinese art was a great success,which boosted my confidence,”she said.“Ill use these skills back home for presentations.They ll help me build a strong business in the future.”Now halfway through her exchange year,Xie Lei feels much more at home in the UK.What seemed strange before now appears quite
19、 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 c
20、ultural messenger building a bridge between us。We will follow Xie Leis progress in later editions,but for now we wish her all the best.(1)I passed the （qualify)examination for high school graduation.(2)Only (ambition)student get the best marks.(3)He has no ambition fame or success.(4)With the help o
21、f the local g overnment,wehave settled down （comfort)（5)At the end of her perfor mance she (present)with a big bunch of roses.qualificationambitiousforcomfortablywas presented1.他不能参加今天的篮球赛。（participate)He today basketball game.2.他很快适应了学校生活。（adapt to)He the school life.3.他目前被雇佣当老师。(engage as)He is currently a teacher.cant participate inadapted quickly to engaged asThank Thank you you for for your your listening!listening!
