(共44张PPT)
Unit 2 Culture shock
Period 2 Reading II & Listening
牛津深圳·广州版 九年级上
Learning objects
Know how to organize a speech clearly and persuasively.
1
Deeply understand the content of the article.
2
Learn what culture shock is and how to deal with it.
3
Fill in the blanks.
Review
I must 1. a________ that at first America was a big culture shock for me. I stayed with a host family in a small town. My host parents, Mr and Mrs Hurst, were very kind. They organized a lot of activities for me in my 2. s_______ time so that I wouldn't miss home or feel lonely. However, to a certain 3. d_______, life in the US was hard to get 4. u_____ to. My main problem was 5.w____ the language.
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Fill in the blanks.
Review
I 6. f_______ to understand much in the first few weeks because everyone spoke so fast. Though I soon 7. m_______ to get used to it, I still had problems because they used a lot of 8. i________. For example, they often say they are “9. u_______ the weather” when they are ill. Their everyday English is very 10. d_________ from what we learn in China.
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Brad Li is a junior high school student in China. He visited the US on an international exchange last year, and now he is giving a speech about his experience.
Reading
Reading
Reading
Part Paragraphs Main idea
Opening 1 Brad introduced _______,the purpose and the main idea of his ________.
Body 2-____ Brad talked about the life and the _____________ he experienced in the US: the language ,the ______and the _______.
Closing ___ - 8 Brad shared his feelings about the year in the US —_________and educational.
A speech usually contains 3 parts including an opening, a body and a closing. Read the speech again and complete the main ideas of them.
himself
speech
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culture shock
food
school
7
exciting
Review
Is there a topic sentence in this part
Are there any supporting details If yes, what are they
What is the structure of the body
Are there any key words to help you work out the structure quickly
Reading task
Read the body (Para 2-6). Think about the structure of this part.
Think
I must admit that at first America was a big culture shock for me. Many things were strange to me: the language, the food and even the school.
I stayed with a host family in a small town. My host parents, Mr and Mrs Hurst, were very kind. They organized a lot of activities for me in my spare time so that I wouldn’t miss home or feel lonely.
However, to a certain degree, life in the US was hard to get used to. My main problem was with the language. I failed to understand much in the first few weeks because everyone spoke so fast. Though I soon managed to get used to it, I still had problems because they used a lot of idioms. For example, they often say they are “under the weather” when they are ill. Their everyday English is very different from what we learn in China.
Another difference was the food. My host family always had bread, potatoes and salad for meals. I really missed the dumplings, rice and delicious dishes from home.
School was a big shock too. They do not require students to wear uniforms, so students can wear almost whatever they like. Some students have strange hairstyles as well. Some students even have pink or purple hair!
Reading task
topic sentence
Supporting details
Body of a speech script
Many things were strange to me: the language, the food and even the school.
Supporting detail in Para. 4:
Supporting detail in Para. 5:
Supporting detail in Para. 6:
My main problem was with the language.
Another difference was the food.
School was a big shock too.
Topic sentence:
Reading task
The language
Their everyday English is very different from what we learn in China.
People in the US used a lot of idioms.
Everyone spoke so fast.
Read Para 4. Think about the effect and cause.
Reading task
However, to a certain degree, life in the US was hard to get used to. My main problem was with the language. I failed to understand much in the first few weeks because everyone spoke so fast. Though I soon managed to get used to it, I still had problems because they used a lot of idioms. For example, they often say they are “under the weather” when they are ill. Their everyday English is very different from what we learn in China.
Effect
Cause 1
Cause 2
Cause 3
Another difference was the food. My host family always had bread, potatoes and salad for meals. I really missed the dumplings, rice and delicious dishes from home.
School was a big shock too. They do not require students to wear uniforms, so students can wear almost whatever they like. Some students have strange hairstyles as well. Some students even have pink or purple hair!
Read Para 5-6. Find out the differences between America and China.
Reading task
food
school
in the US
in China
bread, potatoes and salad
dumplings, rice and delicious dishes
Students wear almost whatever they like. Some have strange hairstyles.
Students wear school uniforms.
Reading task
Read Para 7-8. And then answer the questions.
1. Did Brad overcome the culture shock in the end
Yes, he did. Brad overcame the culture shock successfully and enjoyed his exchange student life in the US.
2. What can we infer from the last sentence in para8？
① More and more foreigners are interested in Chinese culture.
② Cultural exchange is a trend in the future.
Post reading
What cultural differences did Brad experience Discuss this with your classmates.
Group work
Brad found that the language, the food, the school and the festivals in the United States were different.
Post reading
Brad had difficulty understanding the English that Americans spoke because they spoke fast and used a lot of idioms.
LANGUAGE
American students are not required to wear uniforms. Some of them have strange hairstyles or hair colours.
SCHOOL
Brad’s host family always had bread, potatoes and salad for meals but he missed Chinese food from home.
FOOD
Brad had different but interesting activities at Halloween and Thanksgiving.
FESTIVALS
What can we learn from Brad’s experience in dealing with culture shock properly
Do as the Romans do when in Rome.
It is common to experience culture shock when we first live in another country. Just take part in the local activities and keep an open mind. Just like Brad, he played in the snow in winter and played baseball. He went to a dress-up party and tried traditional local food at holidays. These all helped him get used to the new life in the new environment.
Post reading
Brainstorm
Rooted in China, eyes on the world!
When we compare foreign culture with our own culture, we will have a better understanding of our own culture. So get ready to be an ambassador of Chinese culture (中国文化大使).
Post reading
If you were Brad, could you offer us some ways to deal with culture shock
How to deal with culture shock
1.learn about the culture
2. stay in touch
3. don't be shy
6. be willing to share
5. be positive
4. make new friends
Post reading
Post reading
Retell the story
One possible version
Post reading
I must admit that at first America was a big culture shock for me. I stayed with a host family in a small town. My host parents, Mr and Mrs Hurst, were very kind. They organized a lot of activities for me in my spare time so that I wouldn’t miss home or feel lonely. However, to a certain degree, life in the US was hard to get used to. My main problem was with the language. I failed to understand much in the first few weeks because everyone spoke so fast. Though I soon managed to get used to it, I still had problems because they used a lot of idioms. For example, they often say they are “under the weather” when they are ill. Their everyday English is very different from what we learn in China. Anyway, I have many great memories of that year, and it was a valuable education for me.
Summary
Useful sentences:
Culture is the language, customs and way of life of the people in a country.
I must admit that at first America was a big culture shock for me.
However, to a certain degree, life in the US was hard to get used to.
I really missed the dumplings, rice and delicious dishes from home.
Anyway, I have many great memories of the year, especially playing in the snow in winter, and playing baseball.
It was an exciting year, and it was a valuable education for me.
Listening
Quiz
How much do you know about America
Lead in
Where is America
A.
B.
C.
D.
China
America
Lead in
Which one is America
A
B
C
D
Lead in
Which is the capital of America
A. New York
C. Canberra
B. Sydney
D. London
Lead in
Which animals can you see in Australia
A.
B.
C.
D.
Lead in
The White House
George Washington
The Statue of Liberty
Look at the pictures, do you know them
Lead in
Read the questions and then predict the answers to them.
Pre-listening
A culture quiz
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Listen to some questions about American culture. You will hear three choices (a, b and c) for each question. Write the correct letters in the blanks.
While-listening
1. Is New York the capital city of the US
_______________________________________________
2. How many states are there in the US
_______________________________________________
No, it isn't.
There are 50 states in the US. / 50.
Post-listening
Listen again and answer the questions.
3. When is Thanksgiving Day
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
4. What do Americans do on April Fool's Day
______________________________________________
Thanksgiving Day is on the fourth Thursday in November. / On the fourth Thursday in November.
They play tricks on each other.
Post-listening
Host: Good morning! Welcome to Quiz Time. Today’s quiz is about American culture. How much do you know about it Let’s find out!
Question 1
Where is the US
a In Europe. b In North America. c In Asia.
Question 2
What is the capital city of the US
a New York. b San Francisco. c Washington D.C.
Tapescripts
Question 3
How many states are there in the US
a 49. b 50. c 15.
Question 4
How many stars are there on the national flag of the US
a 50. b 54. c 52.
Tapescripts
Question 5
What is the American word for “trousers”
a Skirts. b Pants. c Socks.
Question 6
When do Americans celebrate Thanksgiving
a On the first Thursday in November.
b On the fourth Thursday in November.
c On the fourth Saturday in December.
Tapescripts
Question 7
Who was the first president of the US
a George Washington. b Abraham Lincoln.
c Thomas Jefferson.
Question 8
On April Fool’s Day, what do Americans usually do
a Send each other gifts. b Jump into the air.
c Play tricks on each other.
Tapescripts
Where did the speaker arrive at last
What was the railway station like
How did the speaker speak English to the porter(搬运工)
In London.
Big, black and dark.
听短文，回答以下问题。
Exercise
Carefully and clearly.
你在伦敦见到了很多搬运工吗？
搬运工当时在做什么？
Did you see many porters in London
What were the porters doing then
Exercise
根据短文内容，用英语提出以下两个问题。
Summary
Key words: state, national, president
Useful phrases:
Thanksgiving, April Fool’s Day,
welcome to, play tricks on, each other,
American culture
Homework
1. Retell the story.
2. Finish the reading exercise paper.
If I have seen farther than others, it is because I was standing on the shoulder of giants.
—— Newton
Reflection
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