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(共20张PPT)
Unit 2 Bridging Cultures
Reading and Thinking
“Welcome, Xie Lei!”
Business Student Building Bridges
Read about Xie Lei’s experience on an exchange programme
1. What are the young people doing in the photo
2. Where is this photo taken In China or in a foreign country
3. What do you think “bridge” means here
4. What do you think this unit is about
Discuss these questions in groups.
Task1
Three international students are having a picnic in the countryside.
1. What do you think “see the moon shine on the other world” means
2. Why do you think people are not the same after having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world
3. Do you agree with the quote Why
4. Do you have a wish to see the moon shine on the other side of the world Is it possible for all of us to see the moon shine on the other side of the world
Skim the passage to know the main idea. Fill in the charts with ONLY ONE sentence for each paragraph.
“Welcome, Xie Lei!”
— Business student building bridges
Para. Main idea
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Task2
Main idea
Xie Lei boarded a plane for London six months ago, feeling ______.
(Reason) In order to _____ , Xie Lei chose the year-long exchange programme.
Xie Lei had to adapt to the new life there, so she had to ________.
Xie Lei chose to live with ________ instead of ________.
Xie Lei’s tutor explained to her how to ________.
Xie Lei gets used to participation in class. Her presentation on ________ was a great success.
Xie Lei feels _______ now. She is not only learning ________, but also acting as ________.
The ________’s wishes for Xie Lei.
Don't worry about what to fill in the blanks.The RED BOLD words already show the main idea of each paragraph.Just guess the details for next task.
任务3
Read the passage again, underline the key words and understand Xie Lei’s feeling.
注意
1. What’s the purpose of the passage
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. How can students prepare to handle these challenges before going abroad
2. Why did Xie Lei choose the exchange programme
excited nervous comforted confused surprised confident
feel at home
While reading, pay attention to these words. What are they used for
To describe people's feeling.
For students studying abroad, they will face a mood swing.
READING
Six months ago, 19-year-old Xie Lei said goodbye to her family and friends and boarded a plane for London. It was the first time that she had left China. “I was very excited but also quite nervous. I didn’t know what to expect,” Xie Lei recalled.
Xie Lei is studying for a business qualification at a university in China and has come to our university on a year-long exchange programme. “I chose the exchange programme because I wanted to learn about global business and improve my English. My ambition is to set up a business in China after graduation,” she explained.
Where is this article probably from
It’s probably from the newspaper of an overseas university.
Information
Name
Age
Nationality
Job
Residence
Plan
Ambition
Fill in the chart with the information you get from the text.
Organization
At first, Xie Lei had to adapt to life in a different country. “You have to get used to a whole new life,” she said, “I had to learn how to use public transport and how to ask for things I didn’t know the English names for. When I got lost, I had to ask passers-by for help, but people here speak fast and use words I’m not familiar with. I ask them to repeat themselves a lot!”
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. “When I miss home, I feel comforted to have a second family,” Xie Lei said. “When there’s something I don’t know or understand, I can ask them. They are also keen to learn about China. Laura, the daughter of my host family, wants to study in China in the future. We take turns to cook each evening. They really love my stir-fried tomatoes and eggs! Laura says she always feels hungry when she smells it, so I taught her how to cook it, too.”
Paragraph 3-4 introduces the challenges Xie Lei faces in daily life. What's the difference between Chinese lifestyle and foreign lifestyle
Another challenge for Xie Lei is the academic requirements. 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! Xie Lei was confused because she thought she knew less than other people. Her tutor advised her to read lots of information in order to form a wise opinion of her own.
Xie Lei also found many courses included students’ participation in class as part of the final result. Students need to generate ideas, offer examples, apply concepts, and raise questions, as well as give presentations. 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. “My presentation on traditional Chinese art was a great success, which boosted my confidence,” she said. “I’ll use these skills back home for presentations. They’ll help me build a strong business in the future.”
Paragraph 5-6 introduces the challenges Xie Lei faces in her study. What's the difference of academic requirements between Chinese campus and foreign campus
Are exams still
extremely
important
in foreign
campus
结构解析
Now halfway through her exchange year, Xie Lei feels much more at home in the UK. What seemed strange before now appears quite normal to her. “Engaging in British culture has helped,” she said, “As well as studying hard, I’ve been involved in social activities. British people are fascinated by our culture and eager to learn more about it, so I’m keen to share my culture with them.While I’m learning about business, I’m also acting as a cultural messenger building a bridge between us.”
We will follow Xie Lei’s progress in later editions, but for now, we wish her all the best.
The final paragraph is a typical expression in news report.The interview quotes many of Xie Lei's words to make a reliable and vivid effect.
Organization
Task3
思考并带着这些问题在课文中找答案。
To tell us the experiences of a Chinese student studying in London.
To learn more about British cultures and introduce Chinese cultures to British people.
Because she wanted to get a business qualification abroad.
First, she tried to adapt to the foreign cultures and fit in by engaging in British cultures. Second, she spread Chinese culture to British people.
1. What’s the purpose of the text
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. How can students prepare to handle these challenges before going abroad
2. Why did Xie Lei choose the exchange programme
By understanding the differences and trying to fit in; by respecting the differences.
1.Why does Xie Lei have the following feelings during her years studying abroad Making sentences using “Xie Lei felt/feels...because...” according to the article.
Task4
excited nervous comforted confused surprised confident feel at home
Xie Lei felt excited because it was the first time that she had left China.
Xie Lei felt nervous because she didn’t know what to expect.
Xie Lei felt comforted because she lived with a host family.
Xie Lei felt confused because she did not know how to form her own opinions based on other people’s ideas.
Xie Lei felt surprised because she found herself speaking up in class after just a few weeks.
Xie Lei felt confident because her presentation on traditional Chinese art was a great success.
Xie Lei felt much more at home in the UK because what seemed strange before now appears quite normal to her.
2. Xie Lei’s feeling during her year studying in London has changed obviously. This phenomenon is “culture shock”. Watch the flash and then read the text below.
Task4
Culture shock is an experience a person may have when one moves to a cultural environment which is
different from one’s own;
it is also the personal disorientation a person may feel when experiencing an unfamiliar way of life due to immigration or a visit to a new country, a move between social environments, or simply transition to another type of life. One of the most common causes of culture shock involves individuals in a foreign environment. Culture shock can be described as consisting of at least one of four distinct phases: honeymoon, negotiation, adjustment,
and adaptation.
1. Take notes on what you read in the article by filling in the table.
任务5
Challenges What Xie Lei did
Daily Life adaptation to a whole new life learnt to ________________
_______________________ ;
learnt to ________________;
asked for ________________ ________________________
loneliness lived with _____________
Academic Require -ments writing an essay got help from _________;
_______ a lot to prepare
participating in ____ and giving ____________ gave a presentation on
_________________
a host family
use public transport
ask for things she
didn’t know the English names for
2. To have a successful overseas study, what qualities should you have on daily life and finishing courses
Have a brainstorm with your partners!
Qualities
you need
to have





help from passers-by when she got lost
her tutor
read
presentations
class
traditional Chinese art
Task5
2. To have a successful overseas study, what qualities should you have on daily life and finishing courses
Have a brainstorm with your partners!
diligent
brave
strong-minded
adaptable
perseverant
serious
determined
enterprising
…… ……
What qualities do you find on Xie Lei from the passage
Qualities
you need
to have





参考范文:
Six months ago, Xie Lei went to England to study for a business qualification.(要点1) At first, she couldn’t adapt to the life abroad.(要点2) She also found their teaching method was quite different from that in China.(要点3) With the help of her host family and her tutor, she got used to the life and study there.(要点4) Now apart from studying, Xie Lei is also acting as a cultural messenger building a bridge between China and the UK.(要点5)
概要写作：根据课本P2—P3内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。
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Research shows that students who study abroad have better grades, more confidence, and are more likely to graduate from high school and college at higher rates than those who do not study abroad. If you need a little convincing, here is an article from an Irish friend to show the advantages of studying abroad.
2. Experience a Foreign Culture
One of the important reasons to study abroad is that it will allow you to get to know another culture firsthand. Cultural differences are more than just appearances, food, language, and personal habits. A culture reflects beliefs, perceptions, and values that influence their way of life and how they view the world. Students who experience a foreign culture personally will come to truly understand where other cultures are coming from and have a greater appreciation for their own surroundings.
https:///6048/top-ten-reasons-to-study-abroad/
Top 10 Reasons to Study Abroad
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3. Become More Independent
It truly is a great way for you to learn how to become more independent, before you venture off to college or the real world. The Irish Life Experience believes in giving students the perfect balance of freedom and supervision. Maturing is simply a natural growth process of the program and another one of the valued reasons to study abroad.
4. Expand Your Worldview
The Irish Life Experience will help you gain perspectives on things you normally wouldn’t have. One of the reasons to study abroad is that when you return home, your worldview will be more informed and you will have a much less biased perspective toward other cultures and people.
5. Communicate Across Cultures
In today’s increasingly global society, it’s important to possess skills to communicate across cultures — and this means understanding more than just a different language. The Irish Life Experience will help you become familiar with the customs and traditions of Ireland, in addition to an introduction of Gaelic. By interacting with locals, you can develop an appreciation for the culture and its differences from your own, which makes this one of the important reasons to study abroad.
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6. Enrich Your Education
The Irish Life Experience will help you develop skills and give you experiences a classroom setting will never provide. Being immersed in an entirely new cultural setting is scary at first, but it’s also extremely exciting. It’s an opportunity to discover new abilities, strengths, conquer new challenges, and solve new problems. You will encounter situations that are unfamiliar to you and will learn to adapt and respond in effective ways. One of greatest reasons to study abroad is that it will make you richer —mentally.
7. Discover Your Passions
Being pushed beyond your comfort zone will allow you to realize what is truly important to you. Many students become compliant in their lives. The Irish Life Experience will give you a chance to be reborn into what matters most to you and this is yet another one of the many reasons to study abroad.
8. Develop Lifelong Connections
While in another country, you will meet not only natives to the culture in which you are studying, but also other international students who are as far from home as yourself. You will create lifelong bonds with cherished friends and experience memories with each other that are unforgettable. This is one of the most treasured reasons to study abroad.
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9. Enhance Your Resume
Only 4% of US students study abroad. Through an employer’s eyes, a student who has studied abroad is self-motivated, independent, willing to embrace challenges, and able to cope with diverse problems and situations. Your experience living and studying in Ireland and learning about another culture will make your resume stand out in a stack of thousands. Impressing colleges and employers is one of the key reasons to study abroad.
10. Live the Dream When You Are Young
When you get older, get a job, and settle down, you will realize how important it was for you to study abroad when you were younger. Many adults will never have the privilege to see the world. What better time then now to take advantage of an incredible opportunity, explore a new country, take classes and learn the culture and traditions of Ireland, and live with your peers for half the cost during a magical summer called the Irish Life Experience.
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