1、 Period 1 Reading and Thinking Unit 2 Bridging CulturesIs “bridge”a noun or a verb here?Lead inLook at the headline and answer the questionsWhat do you think “bridgemeans here? What do you think this unit is about?To build or form a bridge.Its a verb.Its about academic exchanges between students fro
2、m different countries.Lead in在世界的另一端看过月光闪耀，我就不会是同样的自己了。Mary Anne RadmacherAn inspirational woman writer1.What are the young people doing in the picture?2.How is the girl on the right different from others?Lead inLook at the picture and answer the questions3.Where is the photo taken? In China or in a
3、 foreign country?Communicating and studying together .She is from one Asian country or China.I think the photo is taken from a foreign country.4.How do you think her life differs from that in her home country?5.What do you think the girlshould do to adapt to her life there?Lead inLook at the picture
4、 and answer the questions6.Apart from pursuing her studies, what do you think her role is in cultural exchange?Different languages and new living environments .Learn more about English and the local cultures.She acts as a cultural messenger like a bridge.An exchange programmeWhat do you already know
5、 about exchange programmes?What do you want to know about them?Then lets read Xie Leis experience on an exchange programme Listening and AnsweringWhat does the passage say about Xie Leis study abroad?lifestudylanguage cultural exchangeParaMain idea1Xie Lei boarded a plane for six months ago, feeling
6、 .2In order to , Xie Lei chose the year-long exchange programme.3Xie Lei had to adapt to the new life there, so she had to learn and .4Xie Lei chose to live with instead of .Read the passage and summarize the main idea of each paragraphLondonexcitedlearn about business and improve English how to use
7、 public transport how to ask unfamiliar things a host family a campus accommodationParaMain idea5Xie Leis tutor explained to her how to .6Xie Lei gets used to participation in class. Her presentation on was a great success.7Xie Lei feels now. She is not only learning , but also acting as .8The s wis
8、hes for Xie Lei.Read the passage and summarize the main idea of each paragraphwrite an essaytraditional Chinese artmuch more at homeabout businessa messengerauthorListening again and summarizing the main idea. The article is about a Chinese girl, Xie Lei, manages to a new life in the UK and meet the
9、 academic as . Apart from that, the article also talks about how Xie Lei a cultural messenger building between China and the UK.requirementsan exchange studentacts as a bridge Read the whole text , pay attention to the underlined sentences and discuss the questions below.1.Are these simple, compound
10、(并列句并列句), or complex sentences? How do you judge them?2.How do you judge the main clause and subordinate clause(从句从句) in a complex sentence?3.What are some common modifiers(修饰成分修饰成分) in sentences?By looking for some special words,such as:but,and, or when ,where,ect By looking for conjunctions or the
11、 relative words of the attributive clause. Attributive (which modifies a noun or pronoun), adverbial (which modifies a verb, adverb, modifier, or sentence). SentenceCompound sentence(and, but, or.)Complex sentence (who, when, where.)ModifierChinese meaning1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 Analyse the underlined sente
12、nces.1.I had to learn how to use public transport and how to ask for things I didnt know the English names for.Complex sentenceChinese meaning：我必须学习如何使用公共交通工具，：我必须学习如何使用公共交通工具，以及如何询问一些我叫不上英文名字的东西。以及如何询问一些我叫不上英文名字的东西。 Analyse the underlined sentences.Modifier: Attributive clause2. Although some forei
13、gn students live in campus accommodation, Xie Lei chose to live with a host family, who can help with her adaptation to the new culture.Complex sentenceChinese meaning：虽然有些外国学生住在学校宿舍，但谢：虽然有些外国学生住在学校宿舍，但谢蕾还是选择了寄宿家庭，这样可以帮助她适应新的文化。蕾还是选择了寄宿家庭，这样可以帮助她适应新的文化。 Analyse the underlined sentences.Modifier:Attr
14、ibutive clauseModifier:Adverbial clause3.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!Complex sentenceChinese meaning：在她第一次写论文的时候，她的导师解：在她第一次写论文的时候，
15、她的导师解释说，如果她引用别人的观点，她必须承认别人说了什么释说，如果她引用别人的观点，她必须承认别人说了什么，但他主要是想知道她的想法，但他主要是想知道她的想法! Analyse the underlined sentences.Modifier:Attributive clause Modifier:Object clause Modifier:Object clause (what.)Object clause(if.)Adverbial clause(what.)Object clause4.At first, Xie Lei had no idea what she should s
16、ay, but what surprised her was that she found herself speaking up in class after just a few weeks.Compound-complex sentenceChinese meaning：一开始，谢磊不知道该说什么，但让她：一开始，谢磊不知道该说什么，但让她吃惊的是，几周后，她发现自己在课堂上能说些什么了。吃惊的是，几周后，她发现自己在课堂上能说些什么了。 Analyse the underlined sentences.Modifier:Appositive clauseModifier:Subject
17、 clause Modifier:Predicative clause(but.)CompoundsentenceSince Xie Lei left China, she has experienced mixed feelings during her exchange year. Actually, her feelings changed little by little. Lets find out these words showing her feelings and work out the reasons.Find out information related to fee
18、lingsexcitednervouscomfortedconfusedsurprisedconfidentfeel at homeFor example:Xie Lei felt excited because it was the first time that she had left China.Make sentences using “Xie Leis felt/feels.because.”excitednervouscomfortedconfusedsurprisedconfidentfeel at home2.Xie Lei felt nervous because she
19、didnt know what to expect.Make up sentences by students3.Xie Lei felt comforted because she lived with a host family.4.Xie Lei felt confused because she did not know how to form her own opinions based on other peoples ideas.5.Xie Lei felt surprised because she found herself speaking up in class afte
20、r just a few weeks.6.Xie Lei felt confident because her presentation on traditional Chinese art was a great success.7.Xie Lei feels much more at home in the UK because what seemed strange before now appears quite normal to her. ChallengesWhat Xie Lei didDaily lifeadaptation to a whole new lifelearnt
21、 to ;learnt to _ _ ;asked for _.lonelinesslived with _Academic requirementswriting an essaygot help from _; read a lot to prepareparticipating in _ and giving_ gave a presentation on _Read the passage again and fill in the blanks use public transport ask for things she didnt know theEnglish names fo
22、r help from passers-by when she got losta host familyher tutorclasspresentations traditional Chinese artDiscussion in groups1.Why did XieLei choose the exchange programme?2.Why has Xie Lei got involved in social activities?3.How has Xie Lei helped to build bridges between China and the UK?4.What oth
23、er challenges do you think students studying abroad might face?How can students prepare to handle these challenges before going abroad?Discussion in groups1.Why did XieLei choose the exchange programme?S h e c h o s e t h e e x c h a n g e programme because she wanted to learn about global business
24、and improve her English. Her ambition was to set up a business in China after graduation.Discussion in groups2.Why has Xie Lei got involved in social activities?Because it can help her adapt to the new culture there. Shes also keen to share her culture with the British people.Discussion in groups3.H
25、ow 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 socia
26、l activities.Discussion in groups4.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一一they may think they are good at English, but they are not used to hearing English bein
27、g 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 progra
28、mmes without using subtitles, listen to English songs, and use every opportunity to speak with native English speakers.Discussion 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
29、 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一一locals will be more willing to help new students and will be patient. It can
30、 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 dont understand the proper way to do something, such as paying utility bills. In this case, there is always someone who is willing to help一一 either at your
31、 university campus or even in a local shop.Have an interview Suppose one of you is the reporter for your school newspaper and the other is Xie Lei. The reporter needs to interview Xie Lei about her life in the UK. Xie Lei could give more information than what is written in the text if necessary.Show
32、 your interviewPlay different rolesPay attention to your pronunciationLanguage pointsImportant words1. presentation 考查热度【热点品味】presentation n.展示；介绍；授予；颁发【教材原句】Students need to generate ideas ,offer examples,apply concepts,and raise questions, as well as give presentations.学生需要产生想法，提供例子，应用概念，提出问题，以及做报
33、告。【实例品读】The sales manager will give a presentation on the new products.销售经理对新产品进行介绍。【热点归纳】(1)present vt.陈述；提出(观点、计划等)；呈现；赠送，颁发，介绍adj.出席的，在场的；现在的，当前的 n礼物；目前(2)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(3)be present at. 出席(4)at presentat the present time 目前，现在for the present 暂时；目前(5
34、)presenter n.（电视或广播节目的）主持人；主播Important wordsLanguage points【考点精练】语法填空(1) Wang Hua, our monitor, presented her the prepared flowers.(2) _ present there are over five hundred map projects being developed in 54 countries.(3)The (present)of the food is designed to stimulate your appetite.Important words
35、withLanguage pointsAtpresentation2. ambition 考查热度【热点品味】ambition n野心；雄心；企图；志气, 抱负【教材原句】My ambition is to set up a business in China after graduation.我的志向是毕业后在中国创业。【实例品读】His ambition is to sail around the world.他的理想是航行环游世界。 For once, nobody could accuse them of lacking ambition. 这一次，没有人能指责他们缺乏雄心。Impor
36、tant wordsLanguage points【热点归纳】(1)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 ones ambition(s) 达到目标/实现抱负(2)ambitious adj. 志向远大的; 渴望的; 有野心 Important wordsLanguage points【考点精练】语法填空(1)She had finally achieved her ambition (become) a famous writ
37、er. (2)And do not be afraid to be (ambition) when you set these goals! to becomeambitious1.set up 考查热度【热点品味】set up 建立；树立；搭起【教材原句】My ambition is to set up a business in China after gradition.我的志向是毕业后在中国创业。【实例品读】I have set up a meeting for Friday. 我已安排在星期五开会。For all three years I have been working for
38、 others.Im hoping Ill set up my own busIness someday.三年来，我一直在为别人工作。我希望有一天能建立自己的公司。Important phrasesLanguage points【热点归纳】(1)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(2)set about doing 着手/开始做=set out to do 出发；开始做(3)a set of. 一套.(4)setting n. 环境；背景Important phrasesLanguage points【考点精练】语法填空
39、(1)(陕西高考)Ralph W.Emerson would always set new ideas that occurred to him for his new poetry.(2)(浙江高考)Armed with the information you have gathered ,you can set about (prepare)your business plan.(3)In much of the animal world,night is the time set _for sleep -pure and simple. down preparingLanguage po
40、intsaside2.be keen to do sth. 考查热度【热点品味】be keen to do sth 热衷于/渴望 做某事【教材原句】When theres something I dont know or understand,I can ask them.They are also keen to learn about China.如果有我不知道或不明白的事情，我可以问他们。他们也渴望了解中国。【实例品读】Patient might be keen to find a suitable treatment with a short waiting list. 患者非常期待能
41、够找到在等待时间较短的合适的治疗。They will be keen to have keyboard support.他们必将热切的希望键盘支持系统。Important phrasesLanguage points【热点归纳】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
42、的。Important phrasesLanguage points单句语法填空【考点精练】1. We were keen on (go) to picnic. 2. Hes very keen (see) his birthplace again. 3.Im not very keen detective stories.goingto seeonLanguage points同义词辨析:anxious, keen, eager1. Parents are naturally for their children. 2.There are crowds outside the stadium
43、 waiting to see the singer. 3.We are that our school should get involved in the celebration,too.anxiouseagerkeen1.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 s
44、he thought! 考查热度【精品译文】在她第一次写论文的时候，她的导师解释说，如果她引用别人的观点，她必须承认别人说了什么，但他主要是想知道她的想法!【句式剖析】本句是一个复合句。The first time that 引导状语从句，her tutor explained 是主句,but相连两个that宾语从句,what other people had said是“acknowledge”的宾语从句,what she thought是“know ”的宾语从句，另外还包含一个if引导的条件状语从句。Important SentencesLanguage points【实例品读】The n
45、ext time I heard the song,I was in the cinema,waiting for the film to start. 当我第一次听到那首歌时，我正在电影院里等待电影开始。The first time the customer came to my office,I offered him a cup of tea.第一次那个客户到我办公室时，我给他泡了一杯茶。【看点解读】“the first time”在句中作复合连词，引导状语从句。【经典归纳】(1)“every time/each time/any time/(the )last time/(the )f
46、irst time/(the )next time ”都可以作为复合连词，引导时间状语从句，也遵循“主将从现”的原则。Important SentencesLanguage points【考点精练】语法填空(1)By the time I retire,I (finish) paying for my house.(2)She said “The next time I meet difficulty,I (manage) to solve it myself.”will have finished will manageImportant Sentences【经典归纳】(2)复合连词“by
47、the time”意为“到.为止”，也可引导时间状语从句。如其后从句为一般现在时，主句多为将来完成时；如其后从句为一般过去时，主句多为过去完成时。Language points2.My ambition is to set up a business in China after graduation. 考查热度【精品译文】我的志向是毕业后在中国创业。 【句式剖析】本句是一个简单句。句中用不定式to set up abusiness in China after graduation做表语。【实例品读】Her dream is to make a round-the-world tour.她的
48、梦想是去环球旅行。 The next step is to make sure that you know exactly what is required.下一步你要真正弄清楚需要的是什么。Important SentencesLanguage points【看点解读】“to set up a business in China after graduation”为不定式短语作表语,说明主语的性质或目的。【经典归纳】当主语为ambition, dream, goal, purpose, aim, duty, challenge，responsibility,step等名词或名词短语时，往往用
49、不定式作表语，对主语进行解释说明，形成“sth. is to do sth.”的句式。Important SentencesLanguage points【考点精练】语法填空(1)A teachers duty is (teach) knowledge to students and educate them.(2)Her ambition (be)to become an excellent actress.to teachis .根据汉语提示写出所缺单词(1) While intelligent people can often simplify the (复杂的)，a fool is m
50、ore likely to complicate the simple .(2)I feel sure that in terms of (资历)，ability and experience，you can absolutely suited to the position we have in mind. (3)For some ,an animal provides more (安慰) than a fortcomplexqualificationExercise(4)The officials didnt (引用)particular reports.(5)The (呈现)of the
