(共19张PPT)
Unit 2 Bridging Cultures
complex
recall
qualification
qualify
ambition
ambitious
adaptation
comfort
tutor
cite
participation
adj. 复杂的;难懂的;(语法)复合的
vt.&vi. 记起;回想起
n.(通过考试或学习课程取得的)资格;学历
vt.&vi. (使)具备资格;(使)合格
n. 追求的目标;夙愿;野心;抱负
adj. 有野心的;有雄心的
n. 适应;改编本
n. 安慰;令人感到安慰的人或事物;舒服;安逸 vt. 安慰;抚慰
n.(英国大学中的)助教;导师;家庭教师
vt. 引用;引述
n. 参加;参与
participate
participate in
presentation
speak up
feel at home
engage
engage in
involve
get involved in
messenger
edition
vi. 参加;参与
参加;参与
n. 报告;陈述;出示;拿出
大声点说;明确表态
舒服自在;不拘束
vi. 参加;参与(活动)
vt. 吸引(注意力、兴趣)
(使)从事;参与
vt. 包含;需要;涉及;影响;(使)参加
参与;卷入;与……有关联
n. 送信人;信使
n. (报纸、杂志)一份;(广播、电视节目)
一期、一辑;版次
Step 1 Leading in
Look & discuss
1. Where do you think the girl on the left is from
2. Where do you think she is studying now
3. Is there any difference, compared with her life in her own country
1. I think she is from China.
2. She is probably studying in a foreign country.
3. Yes. No doubt she has many more foreign friends, and she has to adapt to a new culture.
1. What do you think the girl should do to adapt to her life there
2. Apart from pursuing her studies, what do you think her role is in cultural exchange
U N I T
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§An exchange programme is a specific type of study abroad program in which people from different countries visit each other's country.
§Exchange students enroll in regular classes alongside full-time local students for a semester or full academic year, perhaps to strengthen links between them or to improve foreign language skills.
Look at the title and picture. Who is Xie Lei
Where is the girl in the photo Is she in China or abroad
What does “building bridges” mean here
BUSINESS STUDENT
BUILDING
BRIDGES
Now, let's read the article and find out whether you are right.
an exchange student
Let’s read the title together.
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Activity 1: Read and answer
What's mian idea of the first paragraph
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Xie Lie boarded a plane for_______ six months ago, feeling _________________.
London
Excited but nervous
Activity 1: Read and answer
Why did Xie Lei choose the exchange programme
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adaptation to a whole new life
loneliness
writing an essay
participating in class and giving presentation
learn to
learn to
ask for
lived with a
got help from ;
a lot to prepare
gave presentation on
Challenges
Solutions
Activity 2: Complete the mind map
use public transport
ask for things she didn’t know the English names for
passers-by’s help when she got lost
a host family
her tutor
read
traditional Chinese art
P7: Her participation in social activities
P3: Her difficulty in getting used to a new way of life
P4: The benefits of living with a host family
P8: Editors’ best wishes to her
P2: Her purposes of coming to the UK
P1: Xie Lei came to study in London
P6: Her participation in class
P5: The academic challenges for her
Part 1
The ______ why Xie Lei studied abroad.
Part 2
________ Xie Lei met & how she _________them.
Part 3
The writer’s _______ for Xie Lei
Task 2
How many parts can it be divided?
reasons
Challenges
handled
wishes
The structure
1. What's the main idea of the article
A. The author offers a guide to studying abroad.
B. It is not easy to get accustomed to a new environment.
C. Xie Lei manages to adapts to a new life in the UK and acts as a cultural messenger, who builds a bridge between China and the UK.
D. Xie Lei, a Chinese girl, tends to share her tough experience in London.
2. What kind of genre(体裁) is this text
A. Exposition 说明文
B. Application 应用文
C. Feature(特写)/News report
D. Argumentation 议论文
Task 3
Step4 Detailed reading
Part1:Xie Lei chose to study in London as an exchange student.
1. Why did Xie Lei choose the exchange programme
2. What is Xie Lei's goal after graduation
Because she wanted to learn about global business and improve her English.
Her goal is to set up a business in China after graduation.
strong-minded
顽强的
brave
diligent
勤奋的
adaptable
适应性强的
enterprising
有进取心的,
有事业心的
perseverant
锲而不舍的
serious
认真的
determined
1. What is Xie Lei’s characteristics
summary
So what about the international students studying in China What will they exprience
Xie Lei came to London to learn about global business and language. She meet some chanllenges, but she manage to overcome the difficulties.
1. board a plane for sp.
2. set up a business
3. adapt to
4. get used to
5. be keen to do sth.
6. participate in
7. speak up
8. feel at home
9. engage in
10. be involved in
登上去往某地的飞机
创业
适应
习惯于;适应
渴望做某事
参加;参与
大声点说
舒服自在,不拘束
(使)从事;参与
参与……
Phrases Review
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