1、United States(New York:Statue of Liberty&San Francisco)France(Paris:Tower Eiffel)Italy(Rome:Arena)Australia(Sydney Opera House)Reading 1.Which country does Xie Lie go to and why does she go there?How long has she been there?2.Where do you think this article might have been published?She studies in E
2、ngland.Shes been there for six months.A.in a newspaper B.on the netC.in a magazine C.the text doesnt tell usFast reading Scan the text and find out the main idea._The difficulties Xie Lei met while living in London_The newspaper will follow Xie Leis progress in later editions._The general introducti
3、on to Xie Lei and her study;_The advantages that Xie Lei gained while living with a host family._ Xie Lei is now getting along well and is living an active life._ Xie Lei,a Chinese girl,is studying in a foreign country-London._ Xie Lei is getting used to the Western Universitys way of learning.12347
4、65 Whats her feeling when she left home for London?Why?She felt excited because she had dreamed of this day for so long but she was also very nervous because she didnt know what to expect.Para1.Para2-3.1.What are the difficulties she faced when she first came to England?2.What does she think of the
5、preparation course?3.Can you say something about her life in London in the beginning?Its not just study thats difficult.She has to get used to a whole new way of life.It is most beneficial and is different from studying in China.She has to learn how to do everyday things like using a telephone,payin
6、g on a bus,finding her way around a strange city and understand English spoken in real life.1.Which two types of people have helped Xie lei most since she came to England?2.Whats the benefits of living with a host family?They are Xie Leis host family and her teachers(her tutor).Para4-5She can learn
7、more about _ and _,ask her host family_.When she miss her family,its a great _ to have a _ family to come home to.everyday lifecustomsfor helpcomfortsubstitute3.Whats her tutors advice on writing an essay?First of all,she couldnt write what other people had said without _ them.Besides,_,what other p
8、eople thought was not the most important thing,so she should give her own _ and explain why she believed what she did by _ other authors.acknowledgingas far as he was concernedopinionsreferring toPara61.Whats her feeling now?2.Why has Xie Lei decided to join a few university clubs?She feels much mor
9、e at home in England now and things appear quite normal.She has been so occupied getting used to everything that she hasnt had time for social activities.She thinks its important to have a balance between study and a social life.Hopefully she will meet some people she has things in common with.Xie L
10、ei is a_ girl,who went to London to complete a _ _.She tries to _ _ _a whole new way of life there.Unlike some of the students who live in student accommodation,she lives with a _ _.SummaryChinese business qualificationgethost familyused toWhen writing the essay,Xie Lei has some difficulties in unde
11、rstanding her tutor,but she finally _ the idea and her marks _ _.She says its important to have a balance _ study and a social life and hopes to meet some people she has things _ _ _.getshave improvedbetweenin common withWhat are the advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad?1.Its fun to live
12、in a new country.2.It will help us to be independent.3.It is easier to learn a foreign language;4.It is easier to learn advanced knowledge and technology;Advantages:5.We can learn a lot about local customs and broaden our mind;6.We can relax and get rid of anxiety;7.People who leave their native cou
13、ntries have many new experiences.Disadvantages:1.At first it is difficult to communicate with others;2.It costs a lot of money;3.It may be tiring to live in a new country;4.If a child studies alone in a new country,he/she must look after himself/herself.Benefits of doing a preparation course 1.to ge
14、t used to a new _.2.to learn how to _ Western academic requirements.get used toway of lifeof living with a host family 1.to learn more about _ and _.2.to ask my host family_.everyday lifecustomsfor help of having a tutor 1.to explain about why you cannot _what other people had said without _them.2.t
15、o _ you to express your own ideas.writeacknowledgingencourageDifficulties at the university1.learning to read _ texts and _what you had read.2._ones own opinions and explained _.differentanalysegivingwhy of a new way of life1.finding a _ between study and a _.2.making new _.balancesocial lifefriends
16、I.Choose the best answer.1)Why does Xie Lei have such a decision that she would like to board with while studying in England?A.She feels lonely while staying in a foreign country.B.She is afraid to get used to a new life in a new country.C.She can make good preparations for her courses.D.She can have opportunities to learn more about life and customs in a new country.2)Who does Xie Lei board with in England?A.Her classmates B.Herself C.A host family D.Her family3)What can we learn from Xie Lei according to the passage?A.She is timid.B.She is brave.C.She is determined.D.She is honest.C
