(共27张PPT)
Unit 2
Bridging Cultures
Using Language and Other Parts
Listening and speaking
Talk about Chinese language learning abroad
In the worldwide, there has been a trend to learn Chinese.
Before listening, talk with your partner.
1. What do you know about Chinese language learning abroad
With China booming, the connection between China and the rest of the world has increased. As a result, learning Chinese has become important for many people. Other people are learning Chinese because they are interested in Chinese culture.
2. How do people from other countries find out about Chinese culture
By watching films, visiting China, attending a Confucius Institute.
Pay attention to the setting
When you listen, always ask yourself, “ Where is this probably happening ” Understanding the setting will help you understand the type and content of the communication more clearly.
Interviewing someone
We are pleased to welcome…
What was your biggest challenge
Thanks for joining us.
How did you overcome it
Tell us more about...
What are you keen on
Thanks for your time.
What is the key to your success
It was a pleasure talking with you.
What do you feel is your biggest achievement
Express your opinions on studying abroad
Using language
Letter from Wang Li Wang Li (mother of twin girls)
Main point: The disadvantages are greater.
Reason 1: To begin with,…great economic pressure.
Reason 2: Another important factor…tremendous pressure.
Reason 3: A final point…great future for young people studying in China.
Conclusion: To sum up,…studying abroad has its disadvantages,…
Letter from Zhang Yi Zhang Yi (father of one boy)
Main point: The advantages are greater.
Reason 1: The first advantage…personal growth.
Reason 2: Another advantage…chance for cultural exchange.
Reason 3: Finally, studying…great opportunity to contribute to the development of our motherland.
Conclusion: All in all, studying abroad…for all.
Discuss the following questions.
1. What are some other disadvantages of studying abroad that were not mentioned in the letters
One disadvantage of studying abroad is that not all students are suited to it. Some students will never gain the needed language ability or may not get the most from an unfamiliar teaching approach.
2. What are some other advantages of studying abroad that were not mentioned in the letters
One advantage of studying abroad is the chance to meet new lifelong friends from different cultural backgrounds.
3. Which parent would you probably side with Why
I would probably side with Zhang Yi because I think Wang Li’s perspective is too narrow.
Yes, there are possible disadvantages with studying abroad, but Chinese students are smart and strong enough to overcome these. Meanwhile, the rewards for studying abroad are much greater than any of the disadvantages.
Read the letters again and then use the connectors in the box to rewrite the sentences below.
1. Students who want to study abroad must consider their parents’ budget. They should think about whether they can afford the costs of studying overseas.
Students who want to study abroad must consider their parents’ budget. That is to say, they should think about whether they can afford the costs of studying overseas.
as a result besides for instance that is to say
2. Studying abroad can put great pressure on young people. They may feel lonely and miss their families.
Studying abroad can put great pressure on young people. For instance, they may feel lonely and miss their families.
3. Studying abroad will give students a good education. It also helps them to gain a global perspective.
Studying abroad will give students a good education. Besides, it helps them to gain a global perspective.
4. Global development strategies help to make connections between China and the rest of the world. Young people with language skills and strong cultural awareness are needed.
Global development strategies help to make connections between China and the rest of the world. As a result, young people with language skills and strong cultural awareness are needed.
根据语境及汉语提示写出正确的单词或短语。
(1)pay attention to the ________(背景)
(2)______ (领会) the tones
(3)an _________ (急剧) increase
(4)tuition fees and living ___________ (费用)
(5)end up costing families________________ (一大笔钱)
(6)the____________ (巨大的) pressure
setting
dramatic
grasp
an arm and a leg
expenses
tremendous
Language Points
(7)learn how to_________ (表现得体) in new surroundings
(8)be________(成熟) enough to handle the challenges
(9)become__________ (沮丧)
(10)________ (遇到) problems with personal safety
(11)as China has____________(迅速发展)
(12)further ___________(增强) our country
behave
mature
strengthen
boomed
depressed
encounter
(13)_____ (否认) the fact that
(14)be brave, ___________(乐观) and willing to work hard
(15)_____ (获得) a good education
(16)gain a global____________ (角度)
(17)improve your general __________ (能力)
(18)be seen as cultural _______ (使者) promoting friendship between nations
deny
optimistic
gain
perspective
competence
envoys
(19)_________ (合作) with people from diverse cultural backgrounds
(20)view the world from different ______ (立场)
(21)China’s global________ (观点)
(22)the Belt and Road ____________ (倡议;新方案)
cooperate
angles
outlook
initiative
(1) ___________________________考虑父母的预算
(2) __________ 支持;站在……一边
(3)_________________就我所知
(4)_________________________ 就我而言
(5)____________ 总的说来
(6)_____________________ 一般来说
(7)__________________________ 对结果积极乐观
as far as I am concerned
in summary
consider parents’ budget
side with
as far as I know
根据汉语提示写出下列重点短语
generally speaking
be positive about the outcome
重点句型
1. Tuition fees and living expenses are much more expensive than at home and could end up costing most families an arm and a leg.
学费和生活开销比在家贵多了,多数家庭最终可能会花费一大笔钱。
end up指经历一系列意外后“最终处于(某种境地);到头来”,常用于表达不希望或预想不到的情况,常用于表达不希望或预想不到的情况。
end up doing最终会做某事;以做某事而告终
end up in/with/as/adj.在……中结束;最后处于;最终成为
end with以……结束
cost an arm and a leg(使)花一大笔钱
I can hardly think of buying a house because it costs an arm and a leg!
买房子我想都不敢想,因为房价太贵了!
You will one day end up in prison if you continue stealing.
如果你继续偷窃的话,你总有一天会进监狱。
The party ended with an English song.
晚会以一首英文歌曲而结束。
翻译句子
如果你知道哪里能找到折扣,旅行不需要花一大笔钱。
Travelling does not need to cost an arm and a leg if you know where to look for discount.
单句语法填空
If he carries on driving like that, he’ll end up ________ (die).
如果他照这样开车, 早晚得死于非命。
dead
2. Some may struggle and suffer from culture shock when learning how to behave in new surroundings.
有些人在学习如何面对新环境时可能要奋力抗争,并承受文化冲击的折磨。
culture shock 文化冲击
suffer from/experience/encounter culture shock
behave vt.表现 vi.& vt.表现得体;有礼貌
behave oneself/well守规矩/举止得体
翻译句子
我的相机自从维修后一直工作正常。
My camera has been behaving well since it was repaired.
俄罗斯是让杰夫第一次真正感受到文化冲击的地方。
Russia is where Jeff first experienced real culture shock.
3. To sum up,one cannot deny the fact that studying abroad has its disadvantages,so when you think about studying abroad,you should consider these many factors.
总之,出国留学有不利的一面,这个事实是不可否认的,所以在考虑出国留学时,你应该考虑这些因素。
to sum up意为“总之;概况地说”,常用于句子开头,后面用逗号或其他成分隔开,表示对前面所述内容的小结。
总结出类似的表达:
in summary; all in all; in brief; in conclusion; in a word; in short
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