(共31张PPT)
Period 1
Reading and Thinking
Unit 2 Bridging Cultures
Learning aims
1. Enable the students to read about Xie Lei’s experience on an exchange program in London.
2. Enable the students to understand the structure and the writing style of the passage well.
3. Let the students learn some reading strategies by scanning and skimming.
4.To learn from Xie Lei’s experiences and spirits.
Lead in
Before you read, look at the title, and the picture below. Where do you think this article is from What do you think this article is about
It may come from a school newspaper.
It is about studying abroad.
Read the text and find out the answers to the following questions.
1. What’s the purpose of the text
2. Why did Xie Lei choose the exchange programme
3. Why has Xie Lei got involved in social activities
4. How has Xie Lei helped to build bridges between China and the UK
5. What other challenges do you think students studying abroad might face
6. How can students prepare to handle these challenges before going abroad
Fast reading
Read the text and find out the answers to the following questions.
What’s the purpose of the text
Why did Xie Lei choose the exchange programme
To tell us the experiences of a Chinese student studying in London.
Because she wanted to learn about global business and improve her English. Her ambition was to set up a business in China after graduation.
3. Why has Xie Lei got involved in social activities
4. How has Xie Lei helped to build bridges between China and the UK
To learn more about British cultures and introduce Chinese culture to British people.
As well as studying in the UK, she acts as a cultural messenger sharing Chinese culture with people around her by giving a presentation on traditional Chinese art, teaching people how to cook Chinese food, and involving herself in social activities.
5. What other challenges do you think students studying abroad might face
6. How can students prepare to handle these challenges before going abroad
Racial discrimination, language barriers about some idioms or slangs etc.Religious conflicts.
To understand the differences and try to fit in; respect the differences.
Business student bridging cultures
★Difficulties
(challenges)
Daily life… what ; how
Academic requirement what; how
Benefits?
(improvements)
Careful reading
benefits
challenges
It will help to be independent.
It will cost a lot of money.
It would be easier to learn a foreign language.
At first it is difficult to communicate with others.
It helps to learn a lot about local customs and broaden our views.
It may be tiring to live in a new country.
People who leave their native countries have many new experiences.
If a child studies alone in a new country, he/she must look after himself/herself.
What is Xie Lei’s character and find the supporting details.
Post reading
Xie Lei’s character
diligent
brave
strong-minded
adaptable
perseverant
serious
determined
enterprising
Group work
How has Xie Lei helped to build bridges between China and the UK
As well as studying in the UK, she acts as a cultural messenger sharing Chinese culture with people around her by giving a presentation on traditional Chinese art, teaching people how to cook Chinese food, and involving herself in social activities.
Homework:
1. A short passage
2. Read the article and work with a partner to analyze the structure in the underlined sentences. (P14 2.)
1.adaptation n.适应;改编本
Although 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.
虽然有些外国学生住在学校宿舍,但谢蕾选择了寄宿家庭,他们可以帮助她适应新的文化。
Language points
【知识归纳】
1.make an adaptation to... 适应……
2.adapt vi.& vt.(使)适应;改编;修改
adapt oneself to... 使某人自己适应……
adapt sth. for/into... 把……改编成……
adapt sth. from... 由……改编
【即学即练】 单句语法填空/完成句子
1. My Fair Lady is adapted ___________a Greek story Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw.
2. The little boy made an ______________(adapt) to his new school finally.
3. (2024·九省联考)Variety in diet and toys, travel, and exposure to new people and places all help to make your bird more flexible and ____________ (adapt) to change.
4. 我们有必要尽快适应这里的气候。
It is necessary for us ________________________ the climate here as soon as possible.
from
adaptation
adaptable
to adapt (ourselves) to
2.comfort n.安慰;令人感到安慰的人或事物;舒服;安逸 vt.安慰;抚慰
(2023·全国甲卷)Two thirds of people aim to improve their comfort while at home. Two fifth wish to increase the value of their house. 三分之二的人希望改善自己在家时的舒适度。五分之二的人希望自己的房子增值。
【知识归纳】
in comfort 舒适地;放松地
be a comfort to sb. 对某人来说是个安慰
It's a comfort to do sth. 做……是令人安慰的事
comfort sb.=give comfort to sb. 安慰某人
comfortable adj.舒服的;安逸的
comfortably adv.舒适地
uncomfortable adj.不舒适的
【即学即练】 单句语法填空/一句多译
1. It's a comfort to me________ (know) that she is safe.
2.(2022 全国甲卷)The more time you spend in any given country, the more
(comfort) you’ll begin to feel with its foreign cultural practices.
3. 他得存足够的钱,以便能过上舒适的生活。
He had to save enough money so that he could ______________ .
=He had to save enough money so that he could_________________ .
to know
comfortable
live comfortably
live in comfort
3.participation n.参加;参与
Xie Lei also found many courses included students' participation in class as part of the final result.
谢蕾还发现,很多课程都把学生的课堂参与作为最终成绩的一部分。
【知识归纳】
participation in 参加;参与
participate vi. 参加;参与
participate in (doing) sth. with sb. 与某人一起参加/参与做某事
participate with sb. in sth. 与某人分担某事
participant n. 参加者;参与者
【即学即练】单句语法填空/完成句子
1.(2021·天津高考) (participate) in such events is a great way to learn about school facilities and understand campus culture.
2.(2023·新高考I卷)You’ll hear these participants’ stories and learn what strategies worked well for them.
你将听到这些参与者的故事,了解哪些策略对他们有效。
3. The scheme aims ___________________________________________
这个方案旨在鼓励大众更多地参与体育活动。
Participating
to encourage increased participation in sporting activities.
4.presentation n. 报告;陈述;出示;拿出
(2022·北京高考)One day, I attended a presentation by wildlife conservationist Grant Brown at my high school.
有一天,我参加了野生动物保护主义者格兰特·布朗在高中的演讲。
【知识归纳】
give a presentation of 对……作陈述
make a presentation to 为……颁发奖品
【即学即练】单句语法填空/完成句子
1.On ____________(present) of the relevant identity documents you may collect your property.
2.If you get some interest,make every possible attempt __________________
in person.
如果你感兴趣,一定要想尽一切办法进行当面陈述。
3.I will present you ________ a prize.
=I will present a prize_________ you.
我将给你颁发奖品。
presentation
to make the presentation
with
to
5.speak up 大声点说;明确表态
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.
刚开始,谢蕾不知道该说什么。可没过几周,使她惊奇的是,她发现自己居然能在课堂上大胆发言了。
【知识归纳】
speak for 代表……讲话;为……辩护
speak one's mind 说出心里话
speak well/ill of 表扬/批评
speak of 谈起;提到
【即学即练】翻译句子
1.请大点声讲,让屋子后面的人也能听见你的声音。
_________________________________________________
2.该是有人公开讲清楚这些基本事实的时候了。
___________________________________________________
Please speak so that the people at the back of the room can hear you.
It's about time someone spoke up for these basic truths.
6.engage vi.参加;参与(活动) vt.吸引(注意力、兴趣)
(2024·浙江1月高考)In the course of a couple of hours, he showed me just how much one can gain from travelling with an open mind, and a willingness to engage with locals from all walks of life. 在几个小时的时间里,他向我展示了带着开放的心态旅行,并愿意与来自各行各业的当地人打交道,会有多么大的收获。
【知识归纳】
engage in (使)从事;参与
engage oneself in 正做着,正忙着
be engaged by 为……所吸引
be engaged in 从事;正做着;正忙着
be engaged to 同……订婚
【即学即练】单句语法填空/完成句子
1.His good nature_________ (engage) everyone.
2.(2021·北京高考)You can engage an argument respectfully without stirring up anger.
3.They never learned skills______________________________.
他们从未学过吸引他人注意的技巧。
engages
in
to engage the attention of others
Summary
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拓展词汇:
1.participate→participation
2.engage→engagement
3.applicant→apply→application
4.expose→exposure
5.expense→expensive
6.behave→behaviour
7.initiative→initiate
8.logical→logically
应用词汇:
1.adapt:adapt oneself to...
2.comfort:comfort sb,be a comfort to sb.
3. participate: participate in (doing) sth.
4.presentation:make a presentation to
5.engage:be engaged in
词 汇 清 单
认知词汇:
complex,recall,qualification,
ambition,tutor,cite,reasonable,
messenger,edition,overwhelming,
motivate,expectation,applicant,firm,insight,departure,setting,grasp,
dramatic,tremendous,surrounding,
mature,depress,strengthen,deny,
optimistic,gain,competence,
cooperate,angle,belt,sincerely,
boom,budget,outcome
核心短语
重点句式
It was the first time that she had left China.这是她第一次离开中国。(It was the first time that ...had done)
participate in
speak up
engage in
get involved in
cost an arm and a leg
as far as I know
as far as I am concerned
in summary
generally speaking
Exercise
单句语法填空
1. With so many students_______________(participate) in the competition, it is difficult for you to defend your championship.
2 _____________(expose) to the sunlight for too long will be harmful to your skin. 3. Mike, Mary and I had a discussion about the __________(adapt) of the classic literature yesterday.
4. It benefited me a lot to preview lessons, get actively __________(involve) in class, and review what had been taught after class.
participating
Being exposed
adaptation
involved
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5. The secretary arranged a convenient time and place for the___________
(apply) to have an interview.
6.With my experience in teaching for more than ten years, I'm _______(qualify)
for the job.
7. Only after talking to two students did I discover that having strong ____________(motivate) is one of the biggest factors in reaching goals.
applicants
qualified
motivation
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8. The company was created by two very____________ (ambition) young men in the early 1900s.
9. The old man is enjoying the sunshine,feeling rather______________ (comfort).
10. He appreciated being given a chance to make a ____________(present) at the meeting.
ambitious
comfortable
presentation
短语填空
set up; feel at home; figure out;engage in; suffer from
1. This programme was __________with an intention of providing help for homeless people.
2. As a student, he _____________various school activities.
3. I could hear them talking but I couldn't___________what they were saying.
4. Among obese(肥胖的) children, about 30 percent also___________ high levels of blood sugar and fat.
5. Waitresses are friendly, which makes us __________________.
set up
engages in
figure out
suffer from
feel at home
A candle lights others and consumes itself.
蜡烛焚自身,光亮照别人。