UNIT 2 BRIDGING CULTURES
课前基础自查——上承课前,下启课堂
Ⅰ.单句语法练
1.It's high time that we (recall) those beautiful days we spent together.
2.When feeling (depress), I often choose to enjoy the novel part which includes a lot of imaginative stories.
3.You can engage an argument respectfully without stirring up(激起) anger.
4.I have recently taken part in Happy Run, a sports event intended to get more people involved running.
5.There is no (deny) that it is human activity that has caused global warming.
6.She (motivate) students to learn music with her creativity.
7.People tend to put on weight in middle age. However, (gain) weight is not inevitable.
Ⅱ.词形变化练
1.The must fill in the form if he wants for the job.(apply)
2.Parents us to achieve success, so we should work hard and live up to their .(expect)
3.Most of us want to live a life and don't want to walk out of our zone.(comfort)
4.He has a body and has the to do this hard work. We had better invite him to join our team to our .(strong)
5.Although many masterpieces have been for television in the past ten years, few are satisfying.(adapt)
Ⅲ.短语拓展练
1.Several months after Xie Lei arrived in the UK, she felt much more ① home. In class, she could speak ② and after class she got involved ③ many social activities. ④ summary, she has adapted herself ⑤ the new culture.
2.In our city, many seniors engage ⑥ doing exercise, which is beneficial to their health. Meanwhile, it doesn't cost ⑦ arm and a leg. But some people think it is too noisy. As far ⑧ I am concerned, I side ⑨ the former.
Ⅳ.教材句式练
1.It was the first time that she had left China.(It is/was the first time that...)
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2.The first time that she had to write an essay, her tutor explained that she must acknowledge what other people had said if she cited their ideas, but that he mainly wanted to know what she thought!(The first time...)
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3.The biggest reason why he loves China, however, is that he enjoys being with Chinese people.(The reason why...is that...)
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4.A final point to consider is that while studying abroad does have potential benefits, young people who study in China also have a great future to look forward to!(while引导让步状语从句)
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课中考点突破——顺承自查,夯实考点
【主题情境】
If Chinese students in the UK need to talk in their lives, the topic of “weather” will always be long-lasting because the weather in the UK is a little unpredictable. For students who are going to study in the UK, you can consider talking to the British about the weather at the beginning of the conversation!如果在英国的中国留学生生活中需要交谈,那么“天气”这一话题永远都是长久不衰的,因为英国的天气实在是让人有些难以捉摸。对于准备前往英国留学的同学可以考虑以天气为引与英国人交谈哦!
We can differentiate between a British, a German, and a French person in terms of habits and customs, apart from their accent and names. For example, French people kiss on the cheeks when saying hello to friends and relatives, whereas British people do it only with very close friends. Germans are somehow in between; a handshake is usually enough.除了口音和名字之外,我们可以根据习惯和习俗区分英国人、德国人和法国人。例如,法国人在向亲朋好友问好时亲吻脸颊,而英国人只对非常亲密的朋友这样做。德国人介于两者之间,通常握手就足够了。
【核心单词】
1.comfort n.舒适;安慰;令人感到安慰的人或物 vt.安慰 (comfortable adj.安慰的;舒适的 uncomfortable adj.不舒适的;不舒服的 comfortably adv.舒适地)
一测经典测试(探考向)
①(2022·全国甲)The more time you spend in any given country, the more (comfort) you'll begin to feel with its foreign cultural practices.
二清知识清障(累知识)
in comfort 舒适地;放松地
be a comfort to 对……是一个安慰
comfort sb for sth 因某事安慰某人
comfort oneself/sb with sth 以某事来自我安慰/安慰某人
三评多向评价(练用法/写美句)
②People want to listen to someone who is interesting, relaxed and (comfort).
③His parents comforted him his failing in the driving test.
④(2023·长沙一中月考·写作)Although I'm burdened with great pressure, communication with friends and encouragement from my parents .虽然我的压力很大,但与朋友的交流和来自父母的鼓励给我很大的安慰。
2.participate vi.参与;参加 (participation n.参加;参与 participant n.参加者)
一测经典测试(探考向)
①(2022·新高考Ⅰ)He always (participate) to the best of his ability in whatever they were doing.
二清知识清障(累知识/析误区)
participate in参加;参与
participate in (doing) sth with sb与某人一起参与(做)某事
participate with sb in sth与某人一起参与某事
participate 是不及物动词,常与in构成固定搭配,同义短语有join in、take part in等。
三评多向评价(练用法/写美句)
②The researchers examined various levels of noise on (participate) as they completed tests of creative thinking.
③Everyone in the class is expected to participate actively these discussions.
④(2023·山东日照模拟·写作)Now that you take much interest in music, I am writing to invite you with me.既然你对音乐很感兴趣,我写信邀请你和我一起参加音乐节。
3.engage vi.参加;从事 vt.吸引(注意力、兴趣);雇用 (engaged adj.忙于……的;已订婚的;占线的 engagement n.订婚;约定;雇用)
一测经典测试(探考向)
①(2021·北京)The call for public (engage)with the unthinkable is especially germane(相关的) in this moment of still-uncontrolled pandemic and economic crises in the world's most technologically advanced nations.
二清知识清障(累知识)
engage one's attention 吸引某人的注意力
engage sb/oneself in... 使某人/自己忙于
engage sb as... 雇用某人为
engage sb to do sth 雇用某人做某事
be engaged in 忙于……
be/get/become engaged to 和……订婚
三评多向评价(练用法/写美句)
②We'd be able to engage local people volunteers.
③I have engaged a secretary (deal) with all my paperwork.
④The whole family engage themselves in the preparation for the coming Spring Festival.(句式转换)
→The whole family the preparation for the coming Spring Festival.
4.presentation n.报告;陈述;出示;介绍会 (present vt.显示;提出 n.现在;目前;礼物 adj.出席的;在场的;现在的)
一测经典测试(探考向)
①(2022·北京)One day, I attended a (present) by wildlife conservationist Grant Brown at my high school.
二清知识清障(累知识/析误区)
present sb with sth=present sth to sb把某物赠送给某人
at present现在;目前
for the present 暂且;暂时
be present at 出席;到场
present 用作形容词,表示“出席的;在场的”时,通常作表语或后置定语;表示“现在的;当前的”时,常用作前置定语。
三评多向评价(练用法/写美句)
②On (present) of the relevant identity documents you may collect your property.
③On Teachers' Day, my students presented me some flowers.
④ (2023·河北衡水中学月考·写作) , you should think about it from the receiver's point of view.无论何时你买礼物,你都应该从接受者的角度考虑。
5.involve vt.包含;需要;涉及;影响;(使)参加 (involved adj.复杂难解的;有关联的)
一测经典测试(探考向)
①(2022·北京)PASS (involve) weekly sessions where you work in groups to tackle specially prepared problem sets, based around a unit of study you're enrolled in.
二清知识清障(累知识/析误区)
involve sb in (doing) sth 使某人参与/涉及/卷入某事
involve doing sth 包括做某事
sb be/get/become involved in 某人参与/涉及/卷入……;某人全神贯注于……
be involved with sth/sb 在……上耗费很多时间;关注……
involved作前置定语和后置定语时的意义不同:the problem involved意为“所涉及的问题”,the involved problem意为“复杂的问题”。
三评多向评价(练用法/写美句)
②Students should involve themselves community activities where they can gain experience for growth.
③The test will involve (answer) questions about a photograph.
④These activities and planning along with the ability to focus while competing on a team.这些活动涉及目标管理和运用团队竞争中的专注能力进行规划。
6.expose vt.使接触;使体验;显露;使暴露于 (exposed adj.无遮蔽的;无保护的 exposure n.暴露;揭露)
一测经典测试(探考向)
①(2022·全国乙)They often cover only their eyes with their hands, leaving the rest of their bodies (expose).
二清知识清障(累知识/析误区)
expose sth/sb/oneself to 使某物/某人/某人自己暴露于
be exposed to 暴露于;经受……
expose sth/sb/oneself to结构中的to是介词,后接名词或动名词作宾语。
三评多向评价(练用法/写美句)
②Take care not to keep your children (expose) to the bad books and magazines.
③Don't expose the cloth wind and rain, or it will fade.
④ (expose) yourself to the sunlight for too long will be harmful to your skin.
⑤(2022·湖北恩施模拟·写作)I even began writing poems again,though I seldom .我甚至又开始写诗了,尽管我很少把诗给父亲看。
7.behave v.举动;(举止或行为)表现 (well-behaved adj.表现好的 badly-behaved adj.表现差的 behaviour n.举止;行为)
一测经典测试(探考向)
①(2022·新高考Ⅱ)Teachers and chaperones should model good (behave) for the group and remain with students at all times.
二清知识清障(累知识)
behave well/badly to/towards sb对某人好/差
behave oneself守规矩;表现得体
三评多向评价(练用法/写美句)
②The boy behaved (he) at the party, which made his parents happy.
③I think all of us should mind our (behave) in public places.
④(2023·河北承德模拟·写作)Students should be encouraged to develop good habits and .应当鼓励学生养成良好的习惯,更好地规范自己的行为。
【短语句式】
8.no wonder难怪;不足为奇
一清知识清障(累知识)
in wonder惊奇地
work wonders 创造奇迹;产生奇迹
It's a wonder (that)...令人惊奇的是……
wonder at sth 对……感到惊奇
wonder about 对……感到怀疑;想知道……
wonder+wh-从句 想知道……
二评多向评价(练用法/写美句)
①The children gazed wonder when they saw snow for the first time.
②As he writes in his new book, A Long Way Home, Brierley couldn't help but wonder his hometown back in India.
③ wonder he is not hungry; he has been eating snacks all day.
④(2023·广东东莞模拟·写作)Apart from hard-working, Wei Dongyi was clever. he could make great achievements in maths.除了工作努力,韦东奕还很聪明。难怪他会在数学上取得重大成就。
9.It is/was the first time that...
(P14)It was the first time that she had left China.这是她第一次离开中国。
一清知识清障(累知识)
It/This/That is/was the first/second... time that sb have/has/had done sth表示 “这是某人第几次做某事”。当主句用一般现在时时,that从句中的谓语用现在完成时;当主句用一般过去时时,that从句中的谓语用过去完成时,并且在口语中that还可省略。
关于time的句型还有:
It is time for sth到了做某事的时间了;
It is time (for sb) to do sth到了(某人)做某事的时候了;
It is (high) time that sb did/should do sth到了某人做某事的时候了;
the first time引导时间状语从句,意为“第一次……”。
二评多向评价(练用法/写美句)
①I thought everything would go well, as this was not the first time that my father (be) away for several days.
②As far as I'm concerned, it's high time that we (settle) in.
③This is the first time that I (be) away from my family for such a long time.
④是我们该投身于环境保护和生态发展的时候了。(一句多译)
→ environmental protection and ecological improvement.
→ environmental protection and ecological improvement.
10.The reason why... is that...
(P17)The biggest reason why he loves China,however, is that he enjoys being with Chinese people.然而,他热爱中国的最大原因是他喜欢和中国人在一起。
一清知识清障(累知识/析误区)
reason之后的定语从句:①缺少原因状语时,用why引导;②缺少主语或宾语时,可用that或which引导。
reason 作主语时,后面的表语从句只能用that 引导。
在“The reason for sth is that...”结构中,介词短语for sth是reason的后置定语。
reason 之后的同位语从句用that引导。
“That is because...”中because引导的表语从句表述原因;“That is why...”中why引导的表语从句表述结果。
二评多向评价(练用法/写美句)
①The reason why he was sleepy in class was he stayed up last night.
②Is this the reason he explained at the meeting for his carelessness in his work
③Why don't you believe the reason my car was held up in the traffic jam
④她迟到是因为她没有赶上公共汽车。(一句多译)
→She didn't catch the bus. she was late.
→ she was late was that she didn't catch the bus.
课后应用拓展——源于教材,对标高考
【基础多维巩固】
维度1 词法强化练
1.(2022·浙江1月)When Beverley Burdeyney turned seventy-four last year, she started having problems with her eyes, notably dryness and (comfort).
2.(2021·天津)Children who are involved the arts make greater achievements in their education.
3.(2021·浙江)To us, the most likely explanation appears to be that the basis lies in their living with humans, which gives them a lot of (expose) to human facial expressions.
4.This is the second time that he (win) the first prize in the competition.
5.The story is based on Richard Matheson's novel, and this is its third film (adapt).
6.The first time I (leave) my motherland for America, I couldn't adjust to the new surroundings quickly.
7.A smile can show love or politeness. However, sometimes it can also cause cross-cultural (confuse).
8. we understand things has a lot to do with what we feel.
维度2 写作增分练
1.(2022·全国甲·写作)参与人数越多,海洋环境越好。
, the better the ocean environment is.
2.(2023·武汉外国语学校月考·写作)地球日之前,我们班举行了一场热烈的讨论。大家一致同意,我们不能以牺牲环境为代价发展经济。
Before Earth Day, our class held a heated discussion. All agreed on the suggestion that we shouldn't develop our economy .
3.我钦佩她的原因是她对生活的积极乐观的态度。
is that she holds a positive attitude to life.
4.去国外旅行会使孩子们接触到不同的语言和文化。
Traveling abroad will different languages and cultures.
5.读了这个招聘广告,我想知道是否我有资格做这份工作。
Having read the job advertisement, I wondered .
6.对我而言,没有比打排球更好的了。
, there is nothing better than playing volleyball.
【经典试题拓展】
(2023·内蒙古包头模拟·阅读理解B篇)
主题:跨文化沟通、包容与合作
Gaelic had been the major culture in Scotland. But many forces tried to weaken its power. The final straw came in 1609, when some laws required Highland Scottish leaders to send their children to English-speaking schools. Naturally, the culture continued to weaken through the 20th century. Though Gaelic still existed in some rural areas, a lack of jobs meant young people in Gaelic areas were leaving for English-speaking cities.
Iain Noble was a wealthy businessman from Germany. He quickly fell in love with Gaelic culture when he moved to Scotland. So he set up the college of Sabhal Mòr Ostaig in 1973 on the Isle of Skye. Today, it has more than 1,000 students and is officially the National Centre for Gaelic Language and Culture. It is where the revival of Scotland's Gaelic culture started.
Of course, the college teaches the language and culture. But the secret to making such impressive cultural achievements is giving language learners skills in industries like media and business. The skills allow students to create local jobs and help make the area known to tourists.
Noble's wife Lady Lucilla said his eagerness to revive the culture was clear. After spending much money setting up the college, Noble had to go to great lengths to find worthwhile teachers. Sometimes he tried hard to find people who had left Skye, “Iain would invite those whose families were from Skye but who were working in Aberdeen, in London and further afield,” said Lucilla.
“Now I've seen some cool youngsters who are very proud of their Gaelic, and they are fascinated by the culture,” she said.
One such youngster is 15-year-old Emily Macdonald. She not only speaks Gaelic fluently with her friends, but is excited to do so.
“I feel like we're even more wanting to speak Gaelic, just to keep it alive, because it is really important to our nation,” she said. “And to have this special language that we can speak to each other in is quite special.”
Ⅰ.经典考题练
1.What does the first paragraph mainly talk about
A.The fall of Gaelic.
B.The future of Gaelic.
C.The influence of Gaelic.
D.The advantages of Gaelic.
2.What is the key to the college's success
A.Having the best Gaelic teachers.
B.Teaching students professional skills.
C.Receiving much government support.
D.Being open to both natives and foreigners.
3.What did Lucilla tell us about Noble
A.He made much money from the college.
B.He traveled a lot to spread Gaelic culture.
C.He spared no effort to do his cultural work.
D.He became world-famous because of his college.
4.What does Emily Macdonald think of Gaelic language
A.It is the pride of their nation.
B.It is hard to learn for youngsters.
C.It has changed a lot over the years.
D.It attracts fewer local young people.
Ⅱ.高考词汇练
1.积累阅读词汇
(1)weaken v.
(2)naturally adv.
(3)impressive adj.
(4)achievement n.
(5)create v.
(6)fascinate v.
2.巧辨熟词生义
mean A.adj.吝啬的 B.v.意味着 C.v.打算
Though Gaelic still existed in some rural areas, a lack of jobs meant young people in Gaelic areas were leaving for English-speaking cities.
3.活用高频短语
leave for; fall in love with; be proud of; feel like
(1)I moved here five years ago and just completely the place.
(2)The pioneer who stayed, lived and succeeded himself.
(3)Could we take a walk I doing a little exercise.
(4)I dialed Elizabeth's number thinking I might catch her before she work.
Ⅲ.靓句美篇练
1.难句赏析
(赏结构) “Now I've seen some cool youngsters who are very proud of their Gaelic, and they are fascinated by the culture,” she said.
【句意】她说:“现在我看到一些很酷的年轻人,他们对自己的盖尔语感到非常自豪,他们被这种文化迷住了。”
【赏析】本句是一个直接引语。引语中含有and连接的 。画线处为who引导的定语从句,修饰前面的名词youngsters;第二个分句使用了被动语态。
【即练】
The last few years have seen environmental disasters on a grand scale, . 最近几年见证了大规模的环境灾难,专家们预测更为严重的灾难即将发生。
2.写作拓展
假定你是李华,最近你校组织大家参观了你市举办的文化展览。请你写一篇报道,并分享在校英文网站上,内容包括:
1.展览时间、地点;
2.展览主题为中国书画;
3.你的感悟。
注意:1.词数80左右;
2.标题已给出,不计入总词数;
3.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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UNIT 2 BRIDGING CULTURES
课前基础自查
Ⅰ.1.should recall/recalled 2.depressed 3.in 4.in 5.denying 6.motivated 7.gaining
Ⅱ.1.applicants; application; to apply 2.expect; expectations
3.comfortable; comfort 4.strong; strength; strengthen;strength 5.adapted; adaptations
Ⅲ.①at ②up ③in ④In ⑤to ⑥in ⑦an ⑧as ⑨with
Ⅳ.1.这是她第一次离开中国。
2.她第一次写论文时,导师跟她解释说,如果引用别人的观点就一定要注明,不过导师主要是想知道她自己是怎么想的!
3.然而,他热爱中国的最大原因是他喜欢和中国人在一起。
4.最后还要考虑的一点是,虽然出国留学确实有潜在优势,但在中国国内学习的年轻人也有可期待的美好未来。
课中考点突破
核心单词
1.①comfortable ②comfortable ③for ④comfort me greatly/is a great comfort to me
2.①participated ②participants ③in ④to participate in the music festival
3.①engagement ②as ③to deal ④are engaged in
4.①presentation ②presentation ③with ④Whenever you buy a present
5.①involves ②in ③answering ④involve goal management
6.①exposed ②exposed ③to ④Exposing ⑤exposed them to my father
7.①behavio(u)r ②himself ③behaviour ④better behave themselves
短语句式
8.①in ②about/at ③No ④No wonder
9.①had been ②should settle/settled ③have been ④It's high time that we devoted/should devote ourselves to;It's time for us to devote ourselves to
10.①that ②that/which ③that ④That was why;The reason why
课后应用拓展
基础多维巩固
维度1
1.discomfort 2.with 3.exposure 4.has won 5.adaptation
6.left 7.confusion 8.How
维度2
1.The more people are involved 2.at the expense of our environment 3.The reason why I admire her 4.expose children to
5.whether/if I am qualified for the job 6.As far as I am concerned
经典试题拓展
Ⅰ.
语篇解读 由于一些原因,盖尔语在苏格兰文化中的地位被削弱。为了传播这种文化,伊恩·诺布尔建立大学,寻求教师,力求教授学生这门语言。
1.A 主旨题。根据第1段中的“Gaelic had been the major culture in Scotland. But many forces tried to weaken its power.”可知,由于多方势力的原因,盖尔语在苏格兰文化中的影响力被削弱。
2.B 细节题。根据第3段中的“But the secret to making such impressive cultural achievements is giving language learners skills in industries like media and business.”可知,这所大学成功的关键在于它教授学生相关领域的技能。
3.C 细节题。根据第4段内容可知,诺布尔除了花钱建立大学外,他还花费精力去寻找老师。由此可知,诺布尔不遗余力地为传播盖尔语文化做出努力。
4.A 推断题。根据倒数第2段和最后一段内容可知,Emily Macdonald对讲盖尔语感到自豪,并且盖尔语对她的民族很重要。
Ⅱ.
1.(1)(使)虚弱;衰弱 (2)顺理成章地;自然地 (3)给人印象深刻的 (4)成就;成绩 (5)创造;创作 (6)深深吸引;迷住
2.B
3.(1)fell in love with (2)was proud of (3)feel like (4)left for
Ⅲ.
1.并列句;and experts are predicting far worse to come
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An Exhibition of Chinese
Paintings And Calligraphy
Recently, our school organized us to visit a city cultural exhibition. The exhibition was held on Friday afternoon and lasted two hours in the city cultural hall.
The exhibition, whose theme was “Chinese Painting and Calligraphy”, attracted many masters and amateurs at home and abroad. Many artworks including Chinese handwritings and landscape paintings from ancient and modern times were on show. The host explained every artwork on the spot.
The exhibition left a deep impression on me. In my opinion, it not only promoted the inheritance of traditional Chinese culture but also strengthened our national pride.
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