1、Unit 2Unit 2Section A Reading and ThinkingSection A Reading and ThinkingBridging Cultures“Welcome,Xie Lei!”Vocabularycitecite sth.as instance 举某物为例cite sth.as proof of 引以证明cite sb.for sth.因某事而嘉奖某人cite sb.s speech 引述某人的话participateparticipate in(=take part in)参加participation n.参加；参与 qualificationacqu
2、ire/gain/get/obtain/have/hold qualifications 获得/取得/得到/拿到/拥有/持有资格a qualification for 对的条件qualify vt.&vi.（使）具备资格；（使）合格qualify for 有资格be qualified for 胜任，适合 comfortturn to sb.for comfort 向某人寻求安慰take/draw comfort from 从中得到安慰in comfort 舒适地be a great comfort to sb.是某人的巨大安慰ambitionbe full of ambition 充满野心r
3、ealize/achieve/fulfill ones ambition 实现某人的报负have an ambition to do sth./of doing sth.有做某事的愿望ambitious adj.有野心的；有雄心的be ambitious for 渴望be ambitious to do sth.渴望做某事involve sb.in(doing)sth.让某人参与到（做）某事中involve oneself in sth.参与某事involve doing sth.需要做某事be/become/get involved with/in 参加，参与；专心于be involved
4、with 与关系密切 involveengageengage in doing sth.积极参与做某事be engaged in 参加；参与engage sb.s interest/attention 吸引某人的兴趣/注意力engage with sb./sth.与某人/某事物建立密切联系engage sb.to do sth.聘请某人做某事engage sb.as sth.聘请某人担任某职务Leading inRead about Xie Leis experience on an exchange programmeQuestion 1 What do you already know a
5、bout exchange programme?Question 2What do you want to know about them?Question 3What have you learnt about them?根据标题和图片，思考：thinkingQuestion 3Who is the business student building bridges?How do you think she is building bridges?Question 4Where is the article from and what is it about?Question 1Where
6、is the girl in the photo?Is she in China or abroad?Question 2Who is Xie Lei?Who do you think is saying Welcome,Xie Lei!”？思考下列表格ParagraphMain idea1Xie Lei boarded a plane for _ six months ago,feeling_.2In order to _,Xie Lei chose the year-long exchange programme.3Xie Lei had to adapt to the new life
7、there,so she had to learn_ and_.4Xie Lei chose to live with _ instead of _.5Xie Leis tutor explained to her how to _.6Xie Lei gets used to participation in class.Her presentation on _ great success.7Xie Lei feels _ now.She is not only learning _，but also acting as _.8The _s wishes for Xie Lei.总结文章主要
8、内容The article is about how a Chinese girl,Xie Lei,manages to adapt to a new life in the UK and meet the academic requirements as an exchange student.Apart from that,the article also talks about how Xie Lei acts as a cultural messenger building a bridge between China and the UK.参考答案分析下列句子(1)I had to
9、learn how to use public transport and how to ask for things I didnt know the English names for.包含定语从句的复合句主句：I had to learn how to use public transport and how to ask for things定语从句I didnt know the English names for 先行词things (2)Although some foreign students live in campus accommodation,Xie Lei chos
10、e to live with a host family,who can help with her adaptation to the new culture.包含状语从句和定语从句的复合句主句：Xie Lei chose to live with a host family让步状语从句Although some foreign.定语从句 who can help with her adaptation to the new culture 先行词a host family (3)The first time that she had to write an essay,her tutor
11、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!包含定语从句和宾语从句的复合句主句：her tutor explained that.The first time that.是时间状语，其中含有that 引导的定语从句，修饰 the first time;explained后跟两个that 引导的宾语从句 that she must acknowledge.和but
12、that he mainly wanted.在第一个宾语从句中，谓语动词 acknowledge 后跟一个宾语从句 what other people had said 和一个状语从句 if she cited their ideas;在第二个宾语从句中，从句 what she thought 作know的宾语。(4)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 wee
13、ks.并列复合句（连词but 连接并列分句）同位语从句 what she should say主语从句 what surprised her 表语从句 that she found herself speaking up in class after just a few weeks完成活动 3 Why did Xie Lei have the following feelings during her year studying abroad?Make sentences using Xie Lei felt/feels.because.Xie Lei felt/feels excited
14、because it was/is the first time that she had/has left China.Xie Lei felt/feels nervous because she didnt/doesnt know what to expect in London.Xie Lei felt/feels comforted because she had/has a host family who can help with her adaptation to the new culture.Xie Lei felt/feels confused because she th
15、ought/thinks she knew less than other people.Xie Lei felt/feels surprised because she found/finds herself speaking up in class after just a few weeks.Xie Lei felt/feels confident because her presentation on traditional Chinese art was/is a great success.Xie Lei feels much more at home because what s
16、eemed strange before now appears quite normal to her.She has engaged in British culture.参考答案完成下列表格ChallengesWhatXieLeididDailylifeadaptationtoawholenewlifelearntto_;learntto_;askedfor_lonelinesslivedwith_Academicrequirementswritinganessaygothelpfrom_;_alottoprepareparticipatingin_andgiving_Gaveprese
17、ntationon_use public transporthow to ask for things she didnt know the English names forpassers-bys helpa host familyher tutorreadtraditional Chinese art思考：回答下列问题1.Why did Xie Lei choose the exchange programme?Because she wanted to learn about global business and improve her English and set up a bus
18、iness in China after graduation.2.Why has Xie Lei got involved in social activities?She has got involved in social activities in order to engage in British culture.3.How has Xie Lei helped to build bridges between China and the UK?She has acted as a cultural messenger building a bridge between China
19、 and the UK by sharing her Chinese culture.4.What other challenges do you think students studying abroad might face?How can students prepare to handle these challenges before going abroad?The students may not be familiar with the food and the climate.They have to think about the living expenses.Besides,people in the UK have some special customs,which can easily lead to mistakes for the students.Before going abroad,the students should make full preparations.They should learn as much as possible about British culture and customs.感/谢/观/看Thank you for watching
