(共25张PPT)
Unit 9
Learning
Reading Club 1
Studying Abroad
1. To learn about some students' overseas study life and the reading habits of boys and girls in different countries by independent reading
2. To consolidate the topics and important points in this unit by relevant exercises
Learning objectives
视频:海外留学生如何面对心理问题或负面情绪
Lead-in
Have you ever thought about studying abroad And why
Possible answer:
Yes, I would like to study abroad. Firstly, I can brush up on my language skills. There, I can make friends with native speakers. Secondly, studying abroad gives me a chance to explore a new culture. It helps me to learn more about different traditions and customs.
Pre-reading
Possible answer:
Well, I don't like studying abroad. Firstly, I think studying in a foreign country will bring me more difficulties in both life and study. The most serious problem is the language barrier. Besides, since costs and expenditure are much higher than those in our native country, most overseas students have to work for a living, and will find it impossible for them to pay all attention to studying.
Pre-reading
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad.
Pre-reading
Advantages
improve one's language skills
develop self-independence
broaden one's horizons
enjoy a good academic environment
sharpen one's edge
have a brighter future
Disadvantages
high costs
language barrier
homesickness
safety problems
eating habits
lack of self-control
Pre-reading
To learn about some students' overseas study life and the reading habits of boys and girls in different countries by independent reading
Read the text in Reading Club 1 and then finish the tasks.
Task 1 General Understanding. What cultural difficulties did the students experience when studying abroad
They may have difficulties in making friends, food, study, language and people there.
While-reading
Task 2 Critical Thinking. Find and share more stories about exchange students’ culture shock. Then give advice to them.
While-reading
Living in a foreign country sounds exciting, but it’s not always easy to fit in with another culture.
What cultural difficulties did the students experience when studying abroad
While-reading
Now, let’s read three passages about Chinese students studying abroad and find out what problems they met there.
friendship
food
language
Chinese students
studying abroad
While-reading
culture shock of foreign students
language
hospitality
paying the bill
Now, let’s read three passages about Chinese students studying abroad and find out what problems they met there.
What should you do before,when or after studying abroad
before
when
after
collect information about the local traditions and customs
be equipped with some languages skills
When in Rome,do as the Romans do.
learn actively/be an active learner wherever
we are
learn throughout our whole life
make contributions to promote the integration
Post-reading
Living in a foreign country sounds exciting,but it’s not always easy to fit in with another culture.
生活在国外听起来令人兴奋,但是融入另一种文化并不总是很容易的。
★fit in 融入
I’m not sure how he’ll fit in with the other people.
我不能确定他是否能跟其他人配合得好。
说一说·勤归纳
fit in with... 与……合得来;适应
fit sb/sth in 找到时间(见某人、做某事);有足够的空间
keep fit 保持健康
be fit for... 适合于……
【合作探究】
阅读下列句子,写出句中的黑体词组和含义
① I’ll try and fit you in after lunch.
词组 ____________ 含义 _______________
② Can you fit one more table in
词组_________ 含义 ________________
③ The old man tried to keep fit by jogging every day.
词组_________ 含义 _________________
④ The food is not fit for so young children.
词组 ___________ 含义 __________________
fit sb in
找到时间见某人
fit sth in
有足够的空间
keep fit
保持健康
be fit for...
适合于……
【即学即用】
单句语法填空
The new building must fit in its surroundings.
② I want to fit a swim before supper.
with
in
翻译句子
③ She fitted into the team very well.
④ We can’t fit in any more chairs.
⑤ The kind of food is fit for the old.
她非常适应这个队。
我们没有地方摆更多的椅子了。
这种食物适合老人吃。
To consolidate the topics and important points in this unit by relevant exercises
Li Zhen’s teacher has invited three graduates from the school to give talks on learning. Finish the two tasks.
Task 1 Complete the two talks with the correct form of the words and phrases below.
Speaker 1 (a famous writer):
blog concentrate focus reflection base opinion
argue attempt aspect impression curious establish
Check Your Progress
Now that I am an 1._________ writer, people often ask my 2.________ about the best age to start writing. Well, when I was in secondary school I started writing an online 3.______.
I posted 4.__________ I had on learning, social issues and school life. Sometimes, my classmates 5._______ with me about my posts, while others agreed with my ideas. As a result, my blog became so popular that it became the 6.______ of after-class talks in my school. My teachers were 7._______ about it and read it. My principal even told me that reading my blog had left a deep 8.__________ on him and helped him understand many 9.______ of students’ lives. However, he also suggested that I 10.__________ more on my studies! When I first 11._________ to write a novel, I struggled to think of a story, but believe it or not, it ended up being 12.______ on one of my blog posts.
established
opinion
blog
reflections
argued
focus
curious
impression
aspects
concentrate
attempted
based
Speaker 2 (an English teacher):
context literature recommend memorise the rules tips
acquire unfamiliar a big headache beyond the classroom
As an English teacher, I'd like to share some of my advice on ways to learn English well. Firstly, you need to practise as often as possible, not just in school but 1.___________________, too. For example, try reading more than just the coursebooks. There's lots of English 2._________ that is written for young people. Secondly, if you are having trouble with 3._________ words, try thinking about the 4._______ in which the words are spoken. That might help you figure out the meaning.
beyond the classroom
literature
unfamiliar
context
Grammar can be 5._____________ for some students. Unfortunately, just 6.__________________ is not enough. I would 7.___________ learning the rules and not worrying if you make small mistakes while practising. It will come in time and slowly you will begin to 8.________ the language without even realising it. I hope you all find my 9.______ helpful. Good luck in your English language learning!
memorising the rules
recommend
acquire
tips
a big headache
Task 2 For the third talk, choose the best option.
Speaker 3 (a memory expert):
Thank you for having me here today! As a memory expert, I try to understand why some people are so much better at 1 memorising / memory things than others. One thing I often do is: show people an 2 arrange / arrangement of letters and numbers and then ask them to recall them five minutes later. Most people can remember a 3 limited / limit number of them, but about 10% of people can remember almost all of them. These amazing people have brains that allow them to remember the smallest 4 detailed / details. Unfortunately, not all of us are born with 5 amazed / amazing memories, but with daily practice we can all 6 significant / significantly improve our brainpower. Another easy activity is regular exercise, which has been found to be an 7 effect / effective way to improve memory and mental performance.
Li Zhen has made a list of questions to ask the three speakers. Choose one of these questions and offer suggestions.
How can I balance learning and having fun
How can I remember more vocabulary
How can I improve my writing
How can I read if my vocabulary is not large enough
In order to prepare for her study tour of London, Chen Yang has bought a guidebook about the city. Complete the extract from the book using the verb-ing form or infinitive.
On the first day, start at Baker Street Station. Sherlock Holmes lived at 221B Baker Street but don't expect 1.______ (see) him there now. While you are in the area you will want 2._______ (visit) Madame Tussaud's Waxworks. Next door, you should expect 3.______ (be) amazed at the Planetarium, where you can see the stars indoors. If you like 4._________ (watch) plays and musicals, you are not too far from the West End where you'll find the theatre district. If you decide 5.______ (go) there, you can take the underground although walking is just as easy as it's only ten minutes away.
to see
to visit
to be
watching
to go
Let’s review the use of the V-ing form and infinitive verbs.
Choose one of the two situations:
giving advice to a Chinese student studying abroad, or giving advice to a foreign student studying in China.
Work in pairs, choose the opposite situation from your partner.
Exercise
Your friend Jack is coming to China from America. Please write down a list of Dos and Don’ts for him in China to help him better adapt to Chinese life.
Homework