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Unit 2
Bridging Cultures
Reading and Thinking
Introduction of Unit 2
I am not the same, having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world.
What do you think “see the moon shine on the other side of the world” means
Is bridge a noun or a verb here
What does
“bridging” mean here
Introduction of Unit 2
Step 1 Leading in
Look & discuss
Where do you think the girl on the left is from
Where do you think she is studying now
Is there any difference, compared with her life in her own country
1.Where is the girl in the
photo Is she in China or
abroad
2.Who is Xie Lei
3.Who said “Welcome,
Xie Lei”
Read the title and the picture.
Part One – Warm up
The editors/journalists/reporters of the newspaper.
Ⅱ. Pre-reading
1. Look at the title and the picture and what type this text is
Exposition 说明文
Narration 记叙文
C.News report
D. Argumentation 议论文
2. What is the text about
The passage is mainly about Xie Lei’s and ____at a university in a________country.
“Welcome, Xie Lei”
BUSINESS STUDENT BUILDING
BRIDGES
study
foreign
life
Main idea of each
paragraph
1
“Welcome, Xie Lei!”— Business student building bridges
Para. Main idea
1 Xie Lei boarded a plane for ________six months ago, feeling_________________.
2 (Reason) In order to ________________________________, Xie Lei chose the year-long exchange programme.
3 Xie Lei had to adapt to the new life there, so she had to ____________________________________________________.
4 Xie Lei chose to live with ____________instead of ________.
London
excited but nervous
study for a business qualification
learn about how to use public transport and how to...
a host family
campus accommodation
5 Xie Lei’s tutor explained to her how to _______________.
6 Xie Lei gets used to participation in class. Her presentation on ____________________________was a great success.
7 Xie Lei feels _________________now. She is not only learning ______________, but also acting as ____________________.
8 The ________’s wishes for Xie Lei.
Para. Main idea
write an essay
traditional Chinese art
more at home
business
cultual messenger
editor
Read the passage and find out why Xie Lei has the following feelings during her year studying abroad
PART 02
excited, nervous, comforted, confused, surprised, confident, feel at home
excited, nervous, comforted, confused, surprised, confident, feel at home
Xie Lei felt ______________________
because_________________________
________________________________.
time
excited and nervous
it was her first time
excited and nervous
to leave China
feelings
excited, nervous, comforted, confused, surprised, confident, feel at home
Xie Lei felt _________________ because
_________________________________.
feelings
time
comforted
she had a second family
comforted
excited, nervous, comforted, confused, surprised, confident, feel at home
Xie Lei felt _________________ because
_________________________________.
feelings
time
confused
she thought she knew less than others
confused
excited, nervous, comforted, confused, surprised, confident, feel at home
Xie Lei felt _________________ because
_________________________________.
feelings
time
surprised
she found herself speaking up in class
surprised
excited, nervous, comforted, confused, surprised, confident, feel at home
Xie Lei felt _________________ because
_________________________________.
feelings
time
confident
her presentation was a great success
confident
excited, nervous, comforted, confused, surprised, confident, feel at home
Xie Lei felt _________________ because
_________________________________.
feelings
time
at home
she has adapted to the new environment
feel at home
Six month ago
At first
After a few weeks
Harfway of one year
excited but nervous
homesick & confused
surprised &confident
feel at home
What's the writing order
Time line
honeymoon
stage
frustration
stage
adaptation
stage
stability
stage
Culture Shock
PART 03
Scan the passage and gather information about the challenges Xie Lei faced and what she did to deal with them.
food/restaurants
not polite
adaptation to a whole new life learn to_________________ ;
learn to____________________;
asked for _____________________
loneliness lived with ___________
writing an essay got help from ___________;
_______a lot to prepare
participating in______and giving ________ gave presentation
on_____________________
Challenges
aWhat Xie Lei did
traditional Chinese art
Daily life
Academic
requirements
her tutor
read
class
presentations
a host family
use public transport
ask for things she didn't know
the English names for
help from passers-by when lost
Scan para 3-7to fill in the blanks in ex.4
Adaptation stage
Xie Lei actively adapt herself to the new culture
To tell us the experiences of a Chinese student studying in London.
It can help her adapt to the new culture there.She is also keen to share culture with the British people.
Because she wanted to get a business qualification abroad while enhancing her English.And her ambition was to set up an business.
1. What’s the purpose of the text
3. Why has Xie Lei got involved in social activities
2. Why did Xie Lei choose the exchange programme
As well as pursuing study in the UK,she acts as a
cultural messenger sharing Chinese culture with
people around her by giving a presentation on...,
how to cook Chinese food,and involving herself
in social activities.
4. How has Xie Lei helped to build bridges between China and the UK
5. How can students prepare to handle these challenges before going abroad
By appreciating the differences and trying to immerse yourself in English before going to abroad;for instance,exposing yourself to various English movies.
Discussing&Presentation
build cultural confidence
Have a good knowledge of our own culture
Understand the differences and try to fit in.
Respect the culture differences.
Open your mind
Master English and use it to tell Chinese stories
What makes a cultural messenger If you want to be a cultural messenger, what should you do
THANKS
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