1、Reading and Thinking：“Welcome,Xie Lei”Unit 2 Bridging CulturesI am not the same,having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world.-Mary Anne RadmacherWhere are the students in the first two pictures?Are they in China or abroad?What are they doing in the picture?Do you have such an experience
2、?What are the benefits or shortcomings of studying abroad?Exchange programmeImprove cultural awareness and develop language abilities;Gain personal growth,like independence,global perspective and general competenceCost too much moneyHave tremendous pressure in an unfamiliar living and learning surro
3、undingsLook at the title and the picture.1.Where do you think this article is from?2.What aspects of exchange life do you think the article will talk about？A.a science magazine B.a school newspaperC.a travel journal D.an advertisement brochure life,study,difficulty,fees,language Read the passage and
4、 try to divide it into some parts.ParaMain idea1Xie Lei boarded a plane for_ 6 months ago,feeling _2In order to _,she chose the year-long exchange programme.3She had to adapt to the new life there,so she had to learn _4She chose to live with _ instead of _5Her tutor explained to her that _6She gets
5、used to participation in class.Her presentation on _ was a great success.7She feels _ now.she is not only learning_,but also acting as _8The _s wishes for her.Work out the main idea of each paragraph Londonexcited but also nervouslearn about global business and improve her Englishhow to use public t
6、ransport and how to ask for things she didnt know the English names fora host familyliving in campus accommodationshe must acknowledge what other people had said when citing their ideastraditional Chinese artat homebusinessa cultural messengerwriterPart 2Part 1Part 3(para.1-2)(para.3-6)(para.7-8)Xie
7、 Lei left for London on an exchange programme and her ambition.Introduce the topic two challenges and Xie Leis solutions Challenges in daily life(para.3-4)(para.5-6)Xie Leis present situation and the writers wish for herChallenges in the academic requirementsRead the Para1-2 loudly,and then answer t
8、he questions:1.Why did Xie Lei choose the exchange programme?2.What is Xie Leis goal after 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.challengesWhat Xie Lei didDaily lifeadaptation to a whole new lif
9、eLearnt to _Learnt to_Asked for _lonelinessLived with _Academic requirementsWriting an essayGot help from _;_ a lot to prepareParticipating in _and giving _Gave presentation on _use public transportask for things she didnt know the Englishhelp from passers-by when she got losta host familyher tutorr
10、eadclasspresentationstraditional Chinese artRead the Para3-6,and then complete the blanksRead part 3 and answer questions.1.How does Xie Lei feel now?2.What helps Xie Lei feel at home?And why?She feels much more at home.Engaging in British culture has helped,and she has been involved in social activ
11、ities.British people are fascinated by Chinese culture and eager to learn more about it.Scan the article and underline the words that show Xie Leis feelings and work out the reasons.excited/nervouscomfortedconfusedsurprisedconfident feel at homeReason:_Reason:_Reason:_Reason:_Reason:_Reason:_Talk ab
12、out 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 could speak up in class after just a few weeks.Xie Lei f
13、elt 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.before before leavingleavingat the at the beginningb
14、eginningnow and now and futurefutureexcited&nervousexcited&nervousConfused Confused comfortedcomfortedsurprisedsurprisedFeel at home&Feel at home&confidentconfident1.How has Xie Lei helped to build bridges between China and the UK?2.What are some benefits of Xie Leis studying abroad?3.What other cha
15、llenges do you think students studying abroad might face?How can students prepare to handle these challenges before going abroad?1.How has Xie Lei helped to build bridges between China and the UK?AS well as studying in the UK,she acts as a cultural messenger sharing Chinese culture with people aroun
16、d 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 confidenceHelp her set up a business after graduationAct as a cultural envoy building a bridge.Have better car
17、eer opportunitiesBe more independent with global perspective and general competence.3.What other challenges do you think student studying abroad might face?How can students prepare to handle these challenges before going abroadlanguageculture shock(differnces in a culture)fitting into a new lifestyleFinish exercise 2 on page 14.
