1、选择性必修二Unit 2 Bridging CulturesSix months ago,19-year-old Xie Lei said goodbye to her family and friends and boarded a plane for London.It was the first time that she had left China.“I was very excited but also quite nervous.I didnt know what to expect,”Xie Lei recalled.Para.1这是第一次这是第一次It is the firs
2、t time(that)从句中用现在完成时现在完成时；It was the first time(that)从句中用过去完成时过去完成时。例：1.Its the first time that he has come here.2.It was the first time that I had seen him.Six months ago,19-year-old Xie Lei said goodbye to her family and friends and boarded a plane for London.It was the first time that she had le
3、ft China.“I was very excited but also quite nervous.I didnt know what to expect,”Xie Lei recalled.Para.1这是第一次这是第一次疑问词疑问词+to do作宾语作宾语Xie Lei is studying for a business qualification at a university in China and has come to our university on a year-long exchange programme.“I chose the exchange program
4、me because I wanted to learn about global business and improve my English.My ambition is to set up a business in China after graduation,”she explained.Para.2At first,Xie Lei had to adapt to life in a different country.“You have to get used to a whole new life,”she said.“I had to learn how to use pub
5、lic transport and how to ask for things I didnt know the English names for.When I got lost,I had to ask passers-by for help,but people here speak fast and use words Im not familiar with.I ask them to repeat themselves a lot!”Para.3 含义为“适应；适合”，to是介词是介词。例：1.They will try their best to adapt to a new l
6、ife.2.The newcomer is very slow to adapt to the rules of the company.At first,Xie Lei had to adapt to life in a different country.“You have to get used to a whole new life,”she said.“I had to learn how to use public transport and how to ask for things I didnt know the English names for.When I got lo
7、st,I had to ask passers-by for help,but people here speak fast and use words Im not familiar with.I ask them to repeat themselves a lot!”Para.3定语从句定语从句定语从句定语从句1.It is the first time I (travel)by plane.2.My aim is (start)up my own company.3.He struggled to adapt the dry climate there.4.It is difficul
8、t to get used another countrys customs.5.You can ask me help if you have trouble.语法填空。语法填空。have traveled 考点追击考点追击to start totoforAlthough some foreign students live in campus accommodation,Xie Lei chose to live with a host family,who can help with her adaptation to the new culture.“When I miss home,
9、I feel comforted to have a second family,”Xie Lei said.“When theres something I dont know or understand,I can ask them.They are also keen to learn about China.Laura,the daughter of my host family,wantsPara.4让步状语从句让步状语从句定语从句定语从句 1)渴望做某事；极想做某事，相当于be keen on doing.2)be keen on sth.热衷于某事例：1.Shes very ke
10、en to learn about Chinese culture.2.She is very keen on visiting China.3.Bill is keen on physics.to study in China in the future.We take turns to cook each evening.They really love my stir-fried tomatoes and eggs!Laura says she always feels hungry when she smells it,so I taught her how to cook it,to
11、o.”Para.41)表示“轮流做某事”2)相当于do sth in turn/by turns 例：We should take turns to play computer games.The children will look after him in turn.We drove the car by turns.to study in China in the future.We take turns to cook each evening.They really love my stir-fried tomatoes and eggs!Laura says she always
12、feels hungry when she smells it,so I taught her how to cook it,too.”Para.4宾语从句宾语从句时间状语从句时间状语从句疑问词疑问词+to do 作宾语作宾语Another challenge for Xie Lei is the academic requirements.The first time that she had to write an essay,her tutor explained that she must acknowledge what other people had said if she ci
13、ted their ideas,but that he mainly wanted to know what she thought!Xie Lei was confused because she thought she knew less than other people.Her tutor advised her to read lots of information in order to form a wise opinion of her own.Para.5状语状语宾语宾语1.They are keen (experience)the natural beauty.2.the
14、sun was shining,it wasnt very warm.3.He chose (study)abroad to expose himself to another culture.4.We need to take (turn)to talk.5.We advised them (start)early.语法填空。语法填空。to experience 考点追击考点追击Although/Thoughto study turnsto startXie Lei also found many courses included students participation in clas
15、s as part of the final result.Students need to generate ideas,offer examples,apply concepts,and raise questions,as well as give presentations.At first,Xie Lei had no idea what she should say,but what surprised her was that she found herself speaking up in class after just a few weeks.“My presentatio
16、n on traditional Chinese art was a great success,which boosted my confidence,”she said.“IllPara.6宾语从句宾语从句并列的不定式作宾语并列的不定式作宾语1）可连接并列的单词或短语。2）连接主语时,谓语动词的人称和数应与as well as前的主语保持一致。例：1.The child is lively as well as healthy.2.He publishes as well as prints his own books.3.Helen as well as I is eager to se
17、e the performance.Xie Lei also found many courses included students participation in class as part of the final result.Students need to generate ideas,offer examples,apply concepts,and raise questions,as well as give presentations.At first,Xie Lei had no idea what she should say,but what surprised h
18、er was that she found herself speaking up in class after just a few weeks.“My presentation on traditional Chinese art was a great success,which boosted my confidence,”she said.“IllPara.6同位语从句同位语从句主语从句主语从句表语从句表语从句不可数的抽象名词用来表示可数的人或物，在特殊情况下，有些抽象名词可以进行具体化，常组成为“a/an+形容词形容词+抽象名词抽象名词”结构。例：1.He is a great s
19、uccess as a scientist.2.Books become a comfort to him.3.Her letter came as a complete surprise.Xie Lei also found many courses included students participation in class as part of the final result.Students need to generate ideas,offer examples,apply concepts,and raise questions,as well as give presen
20、tations.At first,Xie Lei had no idea what she should say,but what surprised her was that she found herself speaking up in class after just a few weeks.“My presentation on traditional Chinese art was a great success,which boosted my confidence,”she said.“IllPara.6定语从句定语从句which可以指代前面句子的全部或部分意思，意为“这一点”
21、，此时，which引导的定语从句通常位于主句的后面位于主句的后面。例：1.The weather turned out to be very good,which was more than we could expect.2.It rained hard yesterday,which prevented me from going to the park.use these skills back home for presentations.Theyll help me build a strong business in the future.”Para.61.When I enter
22、ed the room,I find his father (lie)on the floor.2.The general opinion is that the conference was success.3.She changed her mind again,made us all angry.4.George,as well as his brothers,gone abroad.语法填空。语法填空。lying考点追击考点追击awhichhasNow halfway through her exchange year,Xie Lei feels much more at home i
23、n the UK.What seemed strange before now appears quite normal to her.“Engaging in British culture has helped,”she said.“As well as studying hard,Ive been involved in social activities.British people are fascinated by our culture and eager to learn more about it,so Im keen to share my culture with the
24、m.While Im learning about business,Im also acting as a cultural messenger building a bridge between us.”Para.7在中间；在中途；到的一半例：1.Do you mind calling this number halfway through sixth period?2.This movie really bites.I fell asleep halfway through it.3.The car dropped back halfway through the race.Now ha
25、lfway through her exchange year,Xie Lei feels much more at home in the UK.What seemed strange before now appears quite normal to her.“Engaging in British culture has helped,”she said.“As well as studying hard,Ive been involved in social activities.British people are fascinated by our culture and eag
26、er to learn more about it,so Im keen to share my culture with them.While Im learning about business,Im also acting as a cultural messenger building a bridge between us.”Para.7感觉到舒服、自在例：1.I always feel at home when I am with you.2.Customers will feel at home here.Now halfway through her exchange year
27、,Xie Lei feels much more at home in the UK.What seemed strange before now appears quite normal to her.“Engaging in British culture has helped,”she said.“As well as studying hard,Ive been involved in social activities.British people are fascinated by our culture and eager to learn more about it,so Im
28、 keen to share my culture with them.While Im learning about business,Im also acting as a cultural messenger building a bridge between us.”Para.7主语从句主语从句动名词作主语动名词作主语从事；参加；忙于例：1.Organizations engage in a variety of activities.2.Students are given opportunities to engage in class discussions.Now halfwa
29、y through her exchange year,Xie Lei feels much more at home in the UK.What seemed strange before now appears quite normal to her.“Engaging in British culture has helped,”she said.“As well as studying hard,Ive been involved in social activities.British people are fascinated by our culture and eager t
30、o learn more about it,so Im keen to share my culture with them.While Im learning about business,Im also acting as a cultural messenger building a bridge between us.”Para.7同时；另一方面；而且同时；另一方面；而且 含义为“同时；另一方面；而且”，用作并列连词。例：While I am translating the language on the surface,I am trying to develop and tell
31、people some meaning under the meanings.Now halfway through her exchange year,Xie Lei feels much more at home in the UK.What seemed strange before now appears quite normal to her.“Engaging in British culture has helped,”she said.“As well as studying hard,Ive been involved in social activities.British
32、 people are fascinated by our culture and eager to learn more about it,so Im keen to share my culture with them.While Im learning about business,Im also acting as a cultural messenger building a bridge between us.”Para.7动词动词ing作定语作定语We will follow Xie Leis progress in later editions,but for now,we w
33、ish her all the best.Para.8表示“祝愿某人.”例：1.We wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year!2.I wish you a pleasant journey.1.Halfway the meal,the power cut out.2.They did everything they could to make me feel home.3.(engage)in regular exercise can reduce the risk of anxiety.4.He is going to act our guide for the rest of the tour.语法填空。语法填空。through考点追击考点追击atEngagingasBye-bye!
