1、Reading and ThinkingUnit2 Bridging Cultures1.Where might you read this passage?2.What might you read in this passage?“!”Who is Xie Lei?Who is saying it?What bridges?the newspaper of an overseas universitythe life of an exchange student from China,Xie Leithe Structure and Main Ideaparagraph 1paragrap
2、h 2paragraph 3paragraph 4paragraph 5paragraph 6paragraph 7paragraph 8 Xie Leis major and ambitionthe editors wish to Xie Lei Xie Leis feeling when leaving China Xie Leis challenges abroad and her feelingsXie Leis present situationWho is Xie Lei?Xie Leis feeling when leaving Chinawhy did she learn ab
3、road?ambitious;daring to try new things;Challengesfeelingspara3-6excited but nervous and confusedIt was the first time that she had left China.adaptation to a whole new lifeawkward;not familiarhomesicknesslonely sometimesbut comforted to live with a host familywrite an essayconfusedparticipating in
4、class and giving presentationsno idea cultural shocks daily life academics requirementsChallengesfeelingspara3-7excited but nervous and confusedIt was the first time that she had left China.adaptation to a whole new lifeawkward;not familiarhomesicknesslonely sometimesbut comforted to live with a hos
5、t familywrite an essayconfusedparticipating in class and giving presentationsno idea comforted surprised at homelive with a host family Her presentation on Chinese art was a great success.be involved in social activitiesSolutionsprogress?six month agonervous and excited to leave for LondonWhat helpe
6、d Xie Lei adapt to the life abroad?at firstafter just a few weeksNow halfway throughLaterfound it difficult to adapt to the new life and academic requirementsspeak up in class confidentlyfeel much more at homeand what seemed strange appears normal to herto learn new things and ask for help and sugge
7、stionsto engage in the new culture and involve in social activitiesshare Chinese culture inputoutputWhat Chinese culture did Xie Lei share abroad?Chinese cuisineChinese artWhat bridges?a cultural messenger cultural shocksto engage in the new culture and involve in social activitiesshare Chinese cult
8、urea bridge of cultureWhy does Xie Lei choose to join in the exchange programme?Why do people choose to join in the exchange programme?for further educationto extend horizonobtain growth and experienceI am not the same,having seen the moon shine I am not the same,having seen the moon shine on the ot
9、her side of the world.on the other side of the world.-Mary Anne Radmacher -Mary Anne RadmacherWhat might be transformed?HomeworkIf a visiting group including exchange students from British,France,the USA,Germany and Russia is going to visit our school for a week,you are asked to receive them.Here are some preparation work you need to do:1.6 people in a group2.To search some information about the differences of this country from China in the aspects like the climate,food,customs and education system3.make a reportThank You.
