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Key question
沪教牛津版八年级上册
Unit 5
Going on an exchange trip
Cross-curricular connection
主题范畴：人与社会
What is culture shock
More and more people now travel and study in different parts of the world. As a result, they speak more than one language.
现在有越来越多的人在世界不同的地方旅行和学习。因此，他们讲不止一种语言。
Cross-curricular connection Languages
1 Read the article and learn about the benefits of speaking two languages.
Why is it good to speak more than just one language A growing number of studies show that learning a second language has huge benefits.
According to a group of scientists in Canada, using two languages is good for the brain. The scientists studied people who grew up speaking two languages. They discovered that these people were better at understanding new information and adapting to change. Just as we exercise our bodies to make them stronger, we may also exercise our minds to make them work better. People who speak more than one language do this brain exercise every day. They jump from one language to another, depending on who they are talking to. Therefore, they generally make better decisions and are able to solve problems more easily.
They are also better at understanding different cultures. When people grow up speaking two languages, they learn to see things from different points of view. Because of this, they find it easier to get along with all kinds of people whenever they visit a new part of the world.
The benefits of speaking two languages
Skimming Task: Read the article on page 80 quickly and answer the question.
What are the two main benefits of speaking two
languages
It’s good for the brain. People who grow up speaking two languages are better at understanding different cultures.
According to scientists in Canada, what is the benefit of speaking two languages
A. It helps people remember new information better.
B. It makes people better at understanding new information
and adapting to change.
C. It improves people’s ability to learn a third language.
D. It strengthens people’s muscle memory.
Choose the correct answer
√
According to the article, people who speak two languages may ____.
A. find it difficult to make decisions
B. have a hard time getting along with others
C. be better problem-solvers and decision-makers
D. be less likely to understand different cultures
Choose the correct answer
√
The word “exercise” in the article means “______”.
A. make
B. train
C. understand
D. relax
Choose the correct answer
√
What is the main idea of the article
A. How to learn a second language.
B. Why it is important to be able to speak two languages.
C. The benefits of speaking two languages.
D. The difference between people who speak two languages
and people who only speak one.
Choose the correct answer
√
Imagine that your school principal plans to introduce an additional foreign language (e.g. Russian, German, French) into the curriculum. Do you think it is a good idea Express your opinion and explain why.
Possible answer:
I think it is a good idea. Speaking two languages has a lot of benefits:
(1) People who speak two languages are better at understanding new information and adapting to change.
(2) They make better decisions and are able to solve problems more easily.
(3) They can see things from different points of view and get along with all kinds of people.
Project 项目
Making a welcome brochure for the exchange students
Imagine that a group of exchange students from Australia are going to visit your school for two weeks. Help your teacher make a welcome brochure for them.
Step 1 Discuss in groups and plan activities for the exchange
students. Use the questions to help you.
Weekday plan: What would you like the exchange students to learn about your school or Chinese culture What activities are you going to organize
Weekend plan: What would you like them to learn about your city What activities are you going to organize
...
Step 2 Make a welcome brochure for the exchange students.
The brochure may include:
some welcoming words
a schedule of activities for their stay
transport information, famous places of interest, local food, etc.
a list of dos and don’ts
...
Remember to use pictures and different colours to make the brochure attractive and clear!
Tip
Step 3 Present your welcome brochure to your class and
vote for the best one.
Wits corner 智慧角
A mind cannot be independent of culture.
— Lev Vygotsky
心灵不能脱离文化而独立存在。
——列夫·维果茨基
（前苏联心理学家）
More wits
1. Culture is the widening of the mind and of the spirit.
文化是心灵的扩展和精神的拓宽。
2. Cuture is about dealing with people. It’s about
understanding the world we live in and respecting
the differences between us.
文化就是与人打交道。它关乎理解我们生活的世
界，尊重我们之间的差异。
3. The culture of a country is an important part of its
national heritage.
一个国家的文化是其国家遗产的重要组成部分。
In this class, we have learned
new words and expressions in the text.
the detailed information and the structure of the text.
some important language points in the text.
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