1、Unit 2 Bridging CulturesPeriod 3 Build up your vocabulary 人教版（人教版（2019）选择性必修二选择性必修二 Task 1 Change the following verbs to nouns.What sufixes did you add?Can you think of other sufixes for nouns?presentexpectcooperatemotivatequalifyparticipateapplyadaptacknowledgeinvolverequireencouragedepartexposepre
2、sentationexpectationcooperationmotivationqualificationparticipationapplicationadaptationacknowledgementinvolvementrequirementencouragementdepartureexposureP68 Task 2 Think of a word that best fits each definition.Then fill in the blanks with the correct form of the word.1.to remember sth2.to accept,
3、admit,or recognise sth or the truth/existence of sth3.the process of changing sth or yourself to suit a new situation4.to make sb feel less worried or unhappy5.a strong desire to achieve sth6.an exam you have passed or a cause you have successfully completed7.to mention sth as an example8.containing
4、 many different parts and often difficult to understand9.to be actively involved with sth recallacknowledgeadaptationcomfortambitionqualificationcitecomplexengageP16162984537 Task 3 Replace the underlined parts with suitabte phrases you have learnt in this unit.For each sentence,which way of express
5、ing the idea do you prefer?1 The staff in the hotel did their best to provide the guests with good service.Everyone staying there felt comfortable and relaxed.2 My friend bought medical insurance before she went to study abroad.She knows that it is really expensive to see a doctor in a foreign count
6、ry.3 In the school I am studying at now,the teachers encourage students to express their opinions openly and make sure their voices are heard.4 Don t think that I was unfair.I only supported whoever was right.5 These days he doesn t have much spare time because he is busy with preparing for the fina
7、l exams.felt at homeis engaged/involved inspeak upP68cost an arm and a legsided with Task 4 Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words from the unit.The first letter of each word is given.1.Despite his poor living conditions,he remained actively e in his scientific research.2.As an o
8、uting girl,she was always ready to p in the activities her college offered.3.Actively getting i in various social activities is the best way to overcome culture shock.4.“I used to study in this university twenty years ago,and there were not many international students then,”my tutor r .5.A to a new
9、culture can be difficult.However,you need to step out of your comfort zone.Remember:When in Rome,do as the Romans do.ngagedarticipatenvolovedecalleddaptingP16 Task 5 Complete the passage with the correst forms of the words in the box.A year ago,I came to the University of Birmingham to obtain a busi
10、ness .Since then I ve been living in university with other international students,which allows me to meet people from diverse cultural backgrounds.The first few weeks there were absolutely overwhelming because everything was so difficult compared to things back home.I felt confused and lost.I also s
11、uffered from homesickness all sorts of things back home-from ambitious recall qualification accommodation feel at homequalification accommodation recalling P16my mother s cooking to the meighbour s dog I used to walk.Gradually,I adapted to my new life as an international student.I got familiar with
12、the place-the local shops,ciubs,and parks.I made friendsand became more confidence in my studies,day by day.I started in this new environment.I became more motivated,and Im also a lot more now!I feel that coming here was the best decision I have ever made.ambitious recall qualification accommodation
13、 feel at home feeling at home ambitious P16Task 6 Complete the passage with the correct forms of the words in the box.Did the writer think it was a good idea to study abroad?Why?Studying abroad in Amman,Jordan,was a life changing experience for me.Every day was an adventure because life there was di
14、fferent from that at home.As you know,Jordan is in the Middle East.There were so many challenges and cultural norms I had to adapt to,and I needed to learn how to in new and with people from different cultural backgrounds.Fortunately,everyone I met there was understanding and welcoming.gain cooperat
15、ions strength angle surround depress behave competent dramaticdramaticallybehavesurroundingscooperateP68I applied through International Studies Abroad(ISA),and they were incredibly helpful and made the process less and overwhelming.Studying abroad let me see things from new and learn more about cult
16、ures around me.hope everyone gets the opportunity to pursue further studies abroad and to an understanding of different cultures,too.I believe studying abroad can help you your abilities in cross-cultural communication and improve your general .gain cooperations strength angle surround depress behav
17、e competent dramaticdepressinganglesgainstrengthencompetencesP68 Task 7 Translate the following sentences into English using the words and phrases in brackets.1 受到叔叔的鼓励，他答应在国外努力学习，不辜负家人的期望。（motivated,expectation）2 据我所知，这家公司开销远超预算，所以决定修改方案，提升综合竞争力。（As far as I know,firm,expense,budget）1.Motivated by
18、his uncle,he promised to study hard abroad and live up to his family s expectations.2.As far as I know,the firm s expenses are over budget,so it decided torevise the plan to improve its overall competitiveness.P68 3 临别之际，她回想起与朋友一起度过的美好时光，意识到可能很长时间见不到他们了，因此十分惆怅。(departure,recall,depressed）4 一般来说，多接触世
19、界其他地区的事物能够帮助你从不同角度看问题。(geneally speaking,exposure,angle)5 上大学不仅意味着抓住继续深造的机会，还意味着加深对周围世界的感悟。（grasp,insight）5.Going to university means not only grasping the opportunity to furtheryour education,but also deepening your insight of the world around you.3.On the eve of depature she recalled the good time
20、s she had spent withher friends,and realized that she might not see them for a long time so she was very depressed.4.Generally speaking,being exposed to things from other parts of theworld can help you see things from a different angles.P68Homework1.Review the words and phrases.2.Do the exercises on page 158-160 of the workbook.Cheer up!
