1、Period 2 Learning about LanguageUnit 2 Bridging Cultures 短语互译1.Break down 2.Cost an arm and a leg3.Contribute to4.Deal with5.in turn6.All in all7.In addition to8.Take up 短语互译1.分解;抛锚2.花了一大笔钱3.导致；做贡献4.处理5.反过来6.总而言之7.除了；而且8.拿起；占用 短语互译1.Break down 2.Cost an arm and a leg3.Contribute to4.Deal with5.in tu
2、rn6.All in all7.In addition to8.Take up 短语互译1.分解2.花了一大笔钱3.导致4.处理5.反过来6.总而言之7.除了8.拿起 Think of a word that best fits each definition.1 to remember sth 2 to accept,admit,or recognize sth or the truth/existence of sth 3 the process of changing sth or yourself to suit a new situation 4 to make sb feel le
3、ss worried or unhappy 5 a strong desire to achieve sth 6 an exam you have passed or a course you have successfully completed 7 to mention sth as an example 8 containing many different parts and often difficult to understand 9 to be actively involved with plexengage.acknowledge.单词&短语语境填空 1.He is not
4、_(成熟的）to know how to act and _(表现）in such occasions.(mature,behave)2.I cant _(否认）that social activities _(占据）too much time.3.If you care for others sincerely,_(逐渐的）they will come to trust you,and your relationship will be _(增强）.(strengthen,gradually)4.She considered the current situation _(逻辑地）,and
5、decided to be _(乐观的）about the outcome.logically,optimistic)5.Most of the _(申请人）for this position were turned down,but he stood out because he was good at _(合作）with others.(applicant,cooperate)6.The mother worried about her daughter who was studying abroad in totally new s_(环境）,but she _(舒适，自在）becaus
6、e of the fact that people there were friendly and helpful.(surroundings,take comfort in)maturebehavedenytake upgraduallystrengthenedOptimistic/positivelogicallyapplicantscooperatingsurroundingstook comfort in Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words from the box 1.1 Despite his poo
7、r living conditions,he remained actively _in his scientific research.2.As an outgoing girl,she was always ready to _ in the activities her college offered.3.Actively getting _into various social activities is the best way to overcome culture shock.4.“I used to study in this university twenty years a
8、go,and there were not many international students then,my tutor _ 5._ 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.involve adaptation recall participate engageengaged participate involvedrecalledAdaptation Complete the
9、passage with the correct forms of the words in the box.A year ago,I came to the University of Birmingham to obtain a business _Since then Ive been living in university_ with other international students,which allows me to meet people from diverse cultural backgrounds.The first few weeks there were a
10、bsolutely overwhelming because everything was so different compared to things back home.I felt confused and lost.I also suffered from homesickness,_all sorts of things back home-from my mothers cooking to the neighbors dog I used to walk.Gradually,I adapted to my new life as an international student
11、.I got familiar with the place-they local shops,clubs,and parks.I made friends and became more confident in my studies day by day.I started_in this new environment.I became more motivated,and Im also lot more_ now!1 feel that coming here was the best decision I have ever made.ambitious recall qualif
12、ication accommodation feel at homequalificationaccommodation recallingto feel at homeambitiousComplete the passage with the correct forms of the words in the box.How did the students life change when studying abroad for the first them?1.the student can be homesick.2.the student can become more indep
13、endent and motivated.3.he or she can be more confident,outgoing and sociable.Combine each pair of sentence using the words in brackets.1.The advisor talked about maintaining reasonable expectations when studying abroad.His words were quite helpful to May.(What)2.Students have to write countless rese
14、arch papers as part of their coursework.This was not something that Chen Hao was ready for.(that)That students have to write countless research papers as part of their coursework was not something that Chen Hao was ready for.3.Who will be the successful applicant for the summer job at the law firm?T
15、his is the question.(who)Who will be the successful applicant for the summer job at the law firm is the question.What the advisor talked about maintaining reasonable expectations when studying abroad.Was quite helpful to May.4.Exposure to another culture and its people can give,exchange students gre
16、at insights into the world.This is an advantage of studying abroad.(that)That exposure to another culture and its people can give,exchange students great insights into the world is an advantage of studying abroad.5.Schools in the States are quite multicultural,with students and teachers from many di
17、fferent ethnic backgrounds.This impressed Liu Yang(It that)It impressed Liu Yang that schools in the States that are quite multicultural,with students and teachers from many different ethnic backgrounds 6.Should she,stick to her own way of life or follow the American way?This is her confusion.(wheth
18、er)Whether she should stick to her own way of life or follow the American way is her confusion.What other things do you think might attract international students to China?China is becoming more and more powerful in many fields.China is safe.There are a wide range of historical relics and profound c
19、ulture background.China s high education of excellent quality.Chinese are friendly.Complete the passage with A-D from the box.What other things do you think might attract international students to China?After just a few months in China,Leon,an exchange student from Germany,says that he has fallen in
20、 love with Chinese culture._was the Chinese food.He couldnt believe how many different kinds of Chinese food there are!Something else he found impressive was _.Then theres Chinas colorful culture,from art to music,and from calligraphy to literature._ remains an important goal for him,as he is truly
21、fascinated by it.Leon is also amazed by the China convenience of cashless payments in China.He can go outside without any need for cash-all he needs is his mobile phone!The biggest reason why he loves China,however,is _.He has made great friends here 一friends that he will still remember long after h
22、is departure.CDBAA that he enjoys being with Chinese peopleB How he can learn to appreciate it more deeplyC What impressed him firstD that people can eat almost everything with chopsticks Many people have the hobby of collecting things,e.g.stamps,postcards or antiques.In the 18th and 19th centuries,
23、36 (wealth)people travelled and collected plants,historical objects and works of art.They kept their collection at home until it got too big 37 until they died,and then it was given to a museum.The 80,000 objects collected by Sir Hans Sloane,for example,38 (form)the core collection of the British Mu
24、seum 39 opened in 1759.The parts of a museum open to the public 40 (call)galleries or rooms.Often,only a small part of a museums collection 41 (be)on display.Most of it is stored away or used for research.Many museums are lively places and they attract a lot of visitors.As well as looking at exhibit
25、s,visitors can play with computer simulations(模拟）and imagine 42 (they)living at a different time in history or 43 (walk)through a rainforest.At the Jorvik Centre in York,the citys Viking settlement is recreated,and people experience the sights,sounds and smells of the old town.Historical 44 (accurat
26、e)is important but so is entertainment.Museums must compete 45 peoples spare time and money with other amusements.Most museums also welcome school groups and arrange special activities for children.阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单同的正确形式。wealthy orWhich/thatare calledisthemselveswalkingaccuracyforformed阅读下面
27、材料,根据其内界和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。The Meredith family lived in a small community.As the economy was in decline,some people in the town had lost their jobs.Many of their families were struggling to make ends meet.People were trying to help each other meet the challenges.Mrs.Meredith was a most kind an
28、d thoughtful woman.She spent a great deal of time visiting the poor.She knew they had problems,and they needed all kinds of help.When she had time,she would bring food and medicine to them.One morning she told her children about a family she had visited the day before.There was a man sick in bed,his
29、 wife,who took care of him and could not go out to work,and their little boy.The little boy-his name was Bernard-had interested her very much.“I wish you could see him,”she said to her own children,John,Harry,and Clara.“He is such a help to his mother.He wants very much to earn some money,but I dont
30、 see what he can do.”阅读下面材料,根据其内界和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。After their mother left the room,the children sat thinking about Bernard.“I wish we could help him to earn money,”said Clara.“His family is suffering so much.”“So do I,”said Harry.“We really should do something to assist them.”For some moment
31、s,John said nothing,but,suddenly,he sprang to his feet and cried,“I have a great idea!I have a solution that we can all help accomplish(完成).”The other children also jumped up all attention.When John had an idea,it was sure to be a good one.Ill tell you what we can do,”said John.“You know that big bo
32、x of com Uncle John sent us?Well,we can make popcorn(爆米花),and put it into paper bags,and Bernard can take it around to the houses and sell it.”1.续写词数应为150左石：2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。When Mrs.Meredith heard of Johns idea,she thought it was a good one,too.When Mrs.Meredith heard of Johns idea,she,too,thoug
33、ht it a good one.Then she said,“you may send him every Saturday morning,if you will pop the corn for him yourselves.John,will you agree to take charge of the work?”“Indeed,I will,”replied John,and he kept his word.Very soon the children were busy popping the corn,while their mother went out to buy t
34、he paper bags.When she came back,she brought Bernard with her.The corn was all popped,the paper bags filled,and arranged in the basket when Bernard arrived.With everything ready.Bernard started out on his new business.In a short time,he started out on his new business.And much sooner than could be e
35、xpected,he returned with an empty basket.Never had he earned so much money before in his life.When he found that it was all to be his,he was so delighted that he could hardly speak,but his bright smiling face spoke for him.People began to watch for the“little pop-corn boy,”and every week he had at least fifty cents to take home,and often more.All this was because of Johns bright idea,and the way he carried it out.
