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Unit 2
Bridging Cultures
Reading and Thinking
Grasp key words, and sentence patterns related to studying abroad, and extract and summarize information from the text.
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教学目标
Apply reading strategies to analyze the passage, and independently explore more about exchange programs.
Deepen the understanding of the significance of cross - cultural communication and the role of cultural messengers.
Critically think about the challenges and solutions for exchange students.
教学重难点
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Master vocabulary and expressions about exchange programs and analyze the text structure to understand Xie Lei's experience and motivations.
Interpret the implicit connections between cultural adaptation challenges and personal growth in the text, and guide students to reflect critically on cross-cultural communication strategies.
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Reading
Look at the title and pictures, and make a predication.
1.Who is the girl Where might she be now
Xie Lei, an exchange student
2. What might be talked about in the text
The text is about Xie Lei’s ________ and at a university in London.
study
life
3. Where do you think the text is from
A. a science magazine B. a school newspaper
C. a travel journal D. an advertisement brochure
Skimming for the structure of the passage.
P1: Xie Lei came to study in London
P2: Her purposes of coming to the UK
P3: Her difficulty in getting used to a new way of life
Part 1：The r_e_a_s_o_n_s why Xie Lei studied abroad.
P4: The benefits of living with a host family
P5: The academic challenges for her
P6: Her participation in class
Part 1：Two challenges and Xie Lei’s solutions
Xie Lei’s present situation and the writer’s wish for her
P7: Her participation in social activities
P8: Editors’ best wishes to her
Skimming for the main idea of wach paragraph.
Para 1 Her purposes of coming to the UK
Para 2 Coming to study in London
Para 3 Benefits of living with a host family
Para 4 Challenge for Xie Lei: the academic requirements
Para 5 Her difficulty in getting used to a new way of life
Para 6 The reporter’s best wishes
Para 7 Participation in class
Para 8 Her new plan for social activities
Read para.1-2 and find the information.
Name: ;
Age: ;
Nationality: ;
Destination: ;
Feelings: ;
Major: ;
Reason: ;
Ambition: __ _ .
Xie Lei
19
Chinese
London
excited but nervous
business
learn global business and improve English
set up a business in China after graduation
Read para.1-2 again and answer the question.
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.
How does the author use Xie Lei's mixed emotions ("excited but nervous")
Emotional contrast as a narrative tool
Foreshadowing personal/professional development
Read para.3-7 and fill in the blanks.
challenges What Xie Lei did
Daily life adaptation to a whole new life Learnt to _______________
Learnt to_______________
Asked for _______________
loneliness Lived with __________
Academic requirements Writing an essay Got help from ________;
_____ a lot to prepare
Participating in ____ and giving ____________
Gave presentation on ____________________
use public transport
ask for things she didn't know the English
help from passers-by when she got lost
a host family
her tutor
read
class
presentations
traditional Chinese art
Scan the article and circle the words that show Xie Lei’s feelings and work out the reasons.
lonely /homesick
& comforted
confused
surprised
confident
comfortable
excited & nervous
time
feelings
six months ago
at first
academic challenge
after a few weeks
halfway through
Xie Lei’s feelings
excited
& nervous
surprised
comforted
feel at home
confused
(She felt ... because ...)
confident
because she left China for the first time
because she had a second family in the UK
because she thought she knew less than other people
because she could speak up in class after just a few weeks
because her presentation on traditional Chinese art was a great success
because what seemed strange before now appears quite normal to her
Emotion clue
感情线索
Read the passage again and complete the mind map.
How
What is Xie Lei’s characteristics
determined
confident
brave
diligent
positive
active
ambitious
Discuss the following questions in groups.
1.Why did XieLei choose the exchange programme
She chose the exchange programme because she wanted to learn about global business and improve her English. Her ambition was to set up a business in China after graduation.
2.Why has Xie Lei got involved in social activities
Because it can help her adapt to the new culture there. She’s also keen to share her culture with the British people.
3.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.
Discuss the following questions in groups.
4.What other challenges do you think students studying abroad might face
How can students prepare to handle these challenges before going abroad
One big challenge is the language — they may think they are good at English, but they are not used to hearing English being spoken at a normal speed, they are not used to English being spoken with a heavy accent, and they are not familiar with many English idioms.
The best way to prepare is to try to immerse themselves in English before they go abroad. They should watch a variety of English-language films and TV programmes without using subtitles, listen to English songs, and use every opportunity to speak with native English speakers.
Discuss the following questions in groups.
Another challenge may be coming to terms with the differences in a culture that is different to their own. Locals, however, will generally be understanding that the student is new to the country, and will appreciate attempts to learn and understand more about their culture. That is why it is best to be kind, respectful, and enthusiastic to try new things when in a foreign country — locals will be more willing to help new students and will be patient.
It can also be scary to try to fit into the new lifestyle while there, since it is so different to their own. Maybe students will face times when they don't understand the proper way to do something, such as paying utility bills. In this case, there is always someone who is willing to help — either at your university campus or even in a local shop.
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Language points
ambition to be/do sth.
=ambition of being/doing sth. (做)……的目标/夙愿
be full of ambition 野心勃勃
achieve / realize one’s ambition(s) 达到目标/实现抱负
ambitious adj. 志向远大的; 渴望的; 有野心
lifelong ambition 终身追求
a lack of ambition 胸无大志
1. ambition n．野心；雄心；企图；志气, 抱负
For once, nobody could accuse them of lacking ____________.
练习：
ambition
present vt.陈述；提出(观点、计划等)；呈现；赠送，颁发
adj.出席的，在场的；现在的，当前的
n．礼物
present sb.with sth.　　 向某人赠送某物
present sth.to sb. 向某人陈述某事；赠送某人某物
be present at... 出席……
at present＝at the present time 目前，现在
2. presentation n.展示；介绍；授予；颁发
The sales manager will give a ___________ on the new products.
练习：
presentation
set aside　保留；储蓄；忽视；不顾
set down 放下；记下
set off 出发；动身；使爆炸；引发
set about doing 着手/开始做……
=set out to do 出发；开始做……
a set of... 一套......
setting n. 环境；背景
3. set up 建立；树立；搭起
I'm hoping I'll _________ my own business someday.
练习：
set up
be keen on sth. 喜爱；热衷于…
keenly adv. 敏锐地；强烈地；锐利地
keenness n.敏锐；锐利
【同义辨析】anxious, keen, eager这组词都有“急切的，渴望的”的意思，其区别是：
anxious 强调因忧虑、关注或害怕而产生急切顾虑的心情。
keen 强调因兴趣强烈或欲望而急于做某事。
eager 侧重于以巨大热情渴望实现愿望或达到目的。
4. be keen to do sth 热衷于/渴望 做某事
They will be _______ to have keyboard support.
练习：
keen
adapt … to … 使……适应于……
adapt to sth. 适应某物(事)
adapt oneself to… 使自己适应……
adapt from... 根据……改编
adapt … for ... 为……改编; 改造……以供……之用
adapt v. (使)适应，(使)适合；改编，改写
adaptable adj. 有适应能力的; 能适应的
5. adaptation .n. 适应； 改编本
They found it urgent to adapt themselves _____ the environment.
练习：
to
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Exercise
His a________ is to make people around the world enjoy the same right to live a quality life. (根据首字母单词拼写)
Over half the population of this country p_________ in sport. (根据首字母单词拼写)
His a_________ is to sail around the world. (根据首字母单词拼写)
I tried hard to r_______________ what I saw just before the accident. （根据首字母单词拼写）
Nowadays life is getting more ________and difficult than that in the past. （根据句意填空）
mbition
complex
ecollect/recall
articipate
mbition
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Homework
Homework
1. Summarise what we have learnt in this lesson;
2. Prepare for the next lesson
See you next class!

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