1、Unit 2 Bridging Cultures Video Time Learning objectives In this class, you will 1. watch a video about international students in China; 2. realize the important role international students play in bridging cultures; 3. appreciate the beauty of Chinese culture. Before you watch Why are more and more
2、foreigners coming to study or work in China? The growing international influence of China The attraction and beauty of Chinese culture Nice Chinese people Before you watch What are the things that foreigners are interested in about China? High-speed rail (高铁) Cashless payment (无现金支付) Qipao Before yo
3、u watch Before you watch What do you think the foreign students in the video enjoy most about China? Tick the items that you think will be mentioned. (P24) calligraphy (书法) language poems history kung fu Peking Opera fast delivery service (快速送货服务) music scenic spots food online shopping folk art (民间
4、艺术) While you watch 1. Check your prediction. calligraphy language poems history kung fu Peking Opera fast delivery service music scenic spots food online shopping folk art While you watch 2. Fill in the table with the information about each person. (P24) Student Country What impressed him/her? Kari
5、m Pakistan (巴基斯坦) Kathy Stella Rwanda (卢旺达) Anthony While you watch 2. Fill in the table with the information about each person. (P24) Student Country What impressed him/her? Karim Pakistan Kathy Stella Rwanda Anthony Chinese language, calligraphy Peru Chinese language, Chinese friends and birthday
6、customs Peking Opera the UK kung fu (tai chi) While you watch 3. Complete these quotes with the words you hear in the video. I think calligraphy is a wonderful expression of _ and _. I especially like _. You can figure out every characters personality and status (地位) through _ and _. Ive found that
7、almost everything in Chinese culture is connected to _. When I do tai chi, I feel _ come over me. They told me that in China, people wont _without these noodles, because long noodles represent _. While you watch 3. Complete these quotes with the words you hear in the video. I think calligraphy is a
8、wonderful expression of _ and _. freedom respect for individuality While you watch 3. Complete these quotes with the words you hear in the video. I especially like _. You can figure out every characters personality and status through _ and _. the facial makeup the colors symbols on their faces While
9、 you watch 3. Complete these quotes with the words you hear in the video. Ive found that almost everything in Chinese culture is connected to _. When I do tai chi, I feel _ come over me. the life wisdom of kung fu a real sense of peace While you watch 3. Complete these quotes with the words you hear
10、 in the video. They told me that in China, people wont _ without these noodles, because long noodles represent _. celebrate a birthday the longevity of life After you watch 1. Imagine that your family is hosting an international student. What would you want to share with him/her about China? First o
11、f all, I would want to take them to the Great Wall, the Palace Museum, and the Terracotta Warriors Museum. I think these are cultural and historical places that they will be very interested in visiting! Then I would suggest that they try some Chinese food it is possible they havent tried authentic (
12、真 正的) Chinese food before. After you watch 1. Imagine that your family is hosting an international student. What would you want to share with him/her about China? I think they will love Beijing Roast Duck, maybe some fried eggplant, and many, many dumplings. I would also take them to a traditional tea house to experience some local culture its certainly different from a coffee shop they may be used to back in their home country! These are some of the things that I would want to share with them about China. Homework Write an article to introduce Chinese culture to international students.
