1、Period 1 Reading and Thinking：“Welcome,Xie Lei”Unit 2 Bridging Cultures1.Analyse the structure of the text2.Know the challenges and benefits of studying abroad3.Learn how Xie Lei helped to build bridges between China and the UK4.Express ideas by critical thinking.知识体系图解 重点词汇 plex adj.2.tutor n.3.cit
2、e vt.4.presentation n.5.messenger n.6.edition n.7.vt.记起;回想起 8.vt.&vi.(使)具备资格;(使)合格 n.(通过考试或学习课程取得的)资格;学历 复杂的;难懂的;复合的(英国大学中的)助教;导师;家庭教师引用;引述报告;陈述;出示;拿出送信人;信使(报纸,杂志)一份;(广播、电视节目)一期,一辑;版次recallqualifyqualification9.n.追求的目标;夙愿;野心;抱负 adj.有野心的;有雄心的 10.n.适应;改编本 11.n.安慰;令人感到安慰的人或事物;舒服;安逸vt.安慰;抚慰 12.vi.参加;参与
3、n.参加;参与 13.vi.参加;参与(活动)vt.吸引(注意力、兴趣)14.vt.包含;需要;涉及;影响;(使)参加 ambitionambitiousadaptationcomfortparticipateparticipationengageinvolve重点短语 1.get lost 2.say goodbye to 3.take turns 4.adapt to 5.get used to 6.参加;参与 7.大声点说;明确表态 8.舒服自在;不拘束 9.(使)从事;参与 10.参与;卷入;与有关联 迷路向道别轮流适应习惯于participate inspeak upfeel at
4、homeengage inget involved inLead inThink about what it might be like if you study in a place where youve never been.How will you feel?What problems might you face?unsurepuzzledlostconfusedshockedexcitedcuriousambitioushopefullongingcurrency differenceshomesicknesslanguage barriercultural shockacadem
5、ic difficulties Q1:Where do you think the text is from?Q2:What is the text about?“Welcome,Xie Lei”Business student building bridgesThe text is most likely to be taken from _A.a science magzine B.a school newspaper BThe text is about _ the introduction of Xie Leis foreign learning life at a universit
6、y in LondonGo through the text quickly and summarize the main idea of each paragraph.para 1para 2para 3para 4para 5para 6para 7para 8Xie Lei_,feeling_In order to_,Xie Lei chose the exchange programme.Xie Lei had to_in a different country.Xie Lei chose to live with_instead of _,which helps her adapta
7、tion to the new environment.Xie Leis tutor explained to her how to_Xie Lei got used to_in class.Her presentation on_was a great success.Xie Lei feels_now.She is not only learning_,but also acting as_ The _s wishes for Xie Lei.boarded a plane for Londonexcited and nervouslearn about global business a
8、nd improve English adapt to new life a host family campus accommodation write an essay participation traditional Chinese art at home about business a cultural messenger building a bridge between us.authorLets divide the text into three parts.Summarize the main idea of each part.Summarize the main id
9、ea of the article: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.Para:1
10、-2Para:3-7Para:8Brief introduction of Xie Lei and the reason why she went abroad to study.The challenges that Xie Lei faced and how she handled them.Best wishes to Xie LeiRead the Para1-2 loudly,and then answer the questions:1.Why did Xie Lei choose the exchange programme?2.What is Xie Leis goal aft
11、er graduation?Because she wanted to learn about global business and improve her English.Her goal is to set up a business in China after graduation.What she did Daily lifeadaptation to a whole new life.lonelinessLearn to _ Learn to _ Asked for_ live with _ Read the Para3-7,and then complete the blank
12、s What she did Academic requirementswriting an essayParticipating in _and giving _ Got help from _ _a lot to preparegave a presentation on_ Scan the article and underline the words that show Xie Leis feelings and work out the reasons.excited/nervouscomfortedconfusedsurprisedconfident feel at homeRea
13、son:_Reason:_Reason:_Reason:_Reason:_Reason:_Talk about the information above using the structure “Xie lei felt because ”Xie Lei felt excited and nervous because she left China for the first time.Xie Lei felt comforted because she had a second family in the UK.Xie Lei felt surprised because she coul
14、d speak up in class after just a few weeks.Xie Lei felt confused because she thought she knew less than other people.Xie Lei felt confident because her presentation on traditional Chinese art was a great success.Xie Lei felt at home because what seemed strange before now appears quite normal to her.
15、ChallengesAcademic requirementsDaily lifeWhat Xie Lei didRead Para3-7,and then complete the blanksadaptation to a whole new life.lonelinesslearnt to _learnt to _asked for_lived with _ writing an essayparticipating in_and giving _got help from _ _a lot to preparegave presentation on_ What kind of gir
16、l is Xie Lei?Xie Leis characteristicsdeterminedconfidentbravediligent adaptablepositiveactive ambitious 1.How has Xie Lei helped to build bridges between China and the UK?2.What are some benefits of studying abroad?1.How has Xie Lei helped to build bridges between China and the UK?AS well as studyin
17、g in the UK,she acts as a cultural messenger 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.Learn to adapt to the new environment.Boost her confidence Help her buil
18、d a strong business in her future Act as a cultural messenger building a bridge.Make new friends with her peers Be more self-independent and an autonomous learner.Language Pointsadaptation to a new school to adapt(ourselves)tofromadaptationtoa comfort to be with you live in comfortto knowalive comfo
19、rtablygives comfort to mecomforts meto encourage increased participation in sportingactivities participantinparticipated with her friend into make thepresentationmade a presentation togive a short presentation onto speak up for those who are suffering injustice speak ill of othersforofmakes us feel
20、at home withathome freeto engage the attention of others has been engaged in farminginherselfengagedyour job involve involve me ingot/were involved inIt was the first time that they have visited this cityhe had got such a good chanceThe first time I came here the moment/immediately he saw his motherfor the first timeEvery/Each time I was in troubleHomeworkHomework Write a composition of Write a composition of your opinion on your opinion on studying abroad in about 80studying abroad in about 80 words.words.anksThanks!
