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Unit 2
Bridging Cultures
“WELCOME,XIE LEI！”
Lead in
What challenges will international students face
Lead in
What
challenges
Language Barrier
Food
Homesickness
Academic Studies
Culture Shocks
is Xie Lei
WHERE
WHO
is saying it
does she go
WHERE
WHO
can you read the passage

WHERE
WHO
A student majoring in _______ went to ______ on __________________
___________
business
Britain
a year-long exchange
programme.
an ______ from the
__________________
WHERE
WHO
editor
university newspaper
We will follow … in later editions.
Xie Lei is… and has come to our university…
Prediction
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Xie Lei took a year-long exchange programme.
Xie Lei left China for London.
Xie Lei met challenges in academic requirements.
Xie Lei chose to live with a host family.
Xie Lei feels at home now.
Xie Lei began speaking up and giving presentations.
Xie Lei tried to adapt to the new life.
Best wishes for Xie Lei.
Skim the passage and try to match the main ideas with each paragraph.
Pay more attention to the first sentences of each paragraph.
Skimming
Skimming
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Xie Lei took a year-long exchange programme.
Xie Lei left China for London.
Xie Lei met challenges in academic requirements.
Xie Lei chose to live with a host family.
Xie Lei feels at home now.
Xie Lei began speaking up and giving presentations.
Xie Lei tried to adapt to the new life.
Best wishes for Xie Lei.
Skim the passage and try to match the main ideas with each paragraph.
Xie Lei left China for London.
Xie Lei took a year-long exchange programme.
Xie Lei tried to adapt to the new life.
Xie Lei chose to live with a host family.
Xie Lei met challenges in academic requirements.
Xie Lei began speaking up and giving presentations.
Xie Lei feels at home now.
Best wishes for Xie Lei.
Part 1: Xie Lei’ leaving for London to take a year-long exchange programme.
Part 2: The challenges
that Xie Lei faced in daily life and study, and how she handled them
Part 3: Best wishes for Xie Lei.
How many parts can the text be divided into
Part Two (Para 3-7)
At first, Xie Lei had to adapt to life in a different country. …
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. ...
Another challenge for Xie Lei is the academic requirements….
Xie Lei also found many courses included students participation in class as part of the final result….
Now halfway through her exchange year, Xie Lei feels much more at home in the UK….
at first
now
Now halfway through her exchange year, Xie Lei feels much more at home in the UK….
One challenge
Another challenge
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 l 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.”
One Challenge
life
at first
have to
had to
had to
stressed
miss home
comforted
don’t know or understand
home-sick
comforted
at a loss
needed
take turns to
really love
taught her
Part Two (Para 3-7)
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.
Another Challenge
study
at first
confused
confused
had no idea
surprised
a great success
boosted my confidence
lost
confident
Part Two (Para 3-7)
Part Two (Para 3-7)
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.”
Change
now
cultural exchange
fascinated by
eager to learn
keen to share
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.”
Part Two (Para 3-7)
At first, Xie Lei had to adapt to life in a different country. …
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. ...
Another challenge for Xie Lei is the academic requirements….
Xie Lei also found many courses included students participation in class as part of the final result….
Now halfway through her exchange year, Xie Lei feels much more at home in the UK….
at first
now
One challenge
Another challenge
a cultural messenger
With every challenge comes an opportunity!
How did Xie Lei feel
When she boarded the plane
When she had to adapt to life in a different country.
When dealing with academic requirements
nervous & excited
homesick
helpless
Challenges
Solutions
When she lived with the host family
comforted
When she spoke up in class
surprised
When she was halfway through the program
at ease
confident
When she gave a presentation on traditional Chinese art
When family was not around
confused
What helped Xie Lei adapt to the life abroad
take the initiative to
learn new things and ask for help and suggestions
engage in the new culture and involve myself in social activities
share Chinese culture
Discussion:Xie Lei’s character
brave
ambitious
adaptable
outgoing
active
positive
open-minded
A cultural messenger
engaged in the local culture and involve in social activities
shared Chinese culture
(Chinese cuisine & art)
a bridge of culture
What bridges
How
Suppose you are the reporter of the school newspaper, and now you are interviewing Xie Lei.
Please make a dialogue with your partner, according to the table above and the tips below.
Pair work
Pair work
Reporter (R): Welcome, Xie Lei! When did you come to our school
Xie Lei (X): Thank you! About six months ago.
R: How …. feel then
X: Well, excited, but nervous and puzzled as well.
R: Did the language challenge you at first
X: ….
R: Did you ….campus accommodation or ….host family And why
X: I chose to live….., because….
R: What challenges….in academic requirements
X: How to….and…
R: What benefits do you gain from the challenges
X: They….my English level, …..confidence……
Sample
Reporter (R): Welcome, Xie Lei! When did you come to our school
Xie Lei (X): Thank you! About six months ago.
R: How did you feel then
X: Well, excited, but nervous and puzzled as well.
R: Did the language challenge you at first
X: Yes, people here speak fast and use words I’m not familiar with.
R: Did you choose to live in campus accommodation or in a host family And why
X: I chose to live in a host family, because they can help with my adaptation to the new culture.
R: What challenges did you meet in academic requirements
X: How to write an essay and participate in class.
R: What benefits do you gain from the challenges
X: They improve my English level, boost my confidence, make me more independent, and help me make new friends from other cultures.
Assignment
Reporter: I want to go to China for further study next year, but I feel confused about what challenges I will encounter and how I can handle them . Would you please give me some suggestions
Xie Lei: ….
Please write a short article for Xie Lei to reply the reporter and offer him some suggestions.
Thank You

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