Unit2 Reading and thinking ppt课件-（2022新）人教版高中英语选择性必修第二册.pptx

1、Unit 2 Bridging Culturesbridge the gap/ gulf/ divide (between A and B)I am not the same, having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world. -Mary Anne RadmacherWhat does the sentence mean?To experience a different culture from ones own can make a difference.1. Where do you think the girl on

2、the left is from?2. Where do you think she is studying now?3. How do you think her life differs from that in her home country? adapt to the new culture“Welcome, Xie Lei!”Business Student building bridgesWhere can you read the passage?A. A travel journal B. A science magazineC. A school newspaperD. A

3、n advertisement brochurePara. 8 We will follow Xie Leis progress in later editions, but for now, we wish her all the best.ParagraphMain idea1Xie Lei boarded a plane for _ six months ago, feeling _.2In order to _, Xie Lei chose the year-long_ .3Xie Lei had to adapt to the new life there, so she had t

4、o learn _ and _.4Xie Lei chose to live with _ instead of _.5Xie 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 wishes for Xie Lei.Londonexcited

5、 and nervouslearn about global business and improve her Englishhow to use public transporthow to ask for things she didnt know the English names for a host familyliving in campus accommodationform a wise opinion of her own academicallytraditional Chinese artmuch more at homeabout businessa cultural

6、messenger building a bridge between China and the UKnewspaper Xie Lei, a Chinese girl, not only manages to _a new life in the UK and _ the academic requirements as an exchange student, but act as _ building a bridge between China and the UK.adapt to meeta cultural messenger exchange programmeMain id

7、eaIntroduce the topic two challenges and Xie Leis adaptation “I want to learn about global business and improve my English.”“I was very excited but also quite nervous. I didnt know what to expect.”It was the first time that she had left China.Para.1-2 “My ambition is to set up a business in China af

8、ter graduation.” food/restaurantsnot politeadaptation to a whole new life Learn to_; Learn to_; asked for _; loneliness Lived with _ writing an essaygot help from _ ; _a lot to prepareparticipating in_and giving _gave a presentation on_ ChallengesaWhat Xie Lei didtraditional Chinese artDaily life Ac

9、ademic requirementsher tutorreadclasspresentationsa host family use public transportask for things not knowing help when she got lostPara.3-6 1. Besides these challenges, what other challenges may she face?2. How can she overcome them?3. How do you think we should prepare to handle these challenges

10、before going aboard?Thinking: language barrier Reason: may not get used to hearing English being spoken at a normal speed may not get used to English being spoken with a heavy accent may not be familiar with English idioms. Solutions: immerse themselves in English by listening to English news and so

11、ngs watch a variety of English films and TV programms read more books related to English cultureBy being engaged in British culture and involved in social activities.She acts as a cultural messager Para.7uGetting involved in social activities to share Chinese culture with them.uGiving a presentation

12、 on traditional Chinese art uTeaching people how to cook Chinese foodlonely /homesick&comfortedconfusedsurprisedconfidentcomfortableEmotion clue 感情线索感情线索excited &nervousWhy did Xie Lei have the above feelings during her year studying abroad? Xie Lei felt/feelsbecause/ The reason why. is that./ It is

13、 . that .Thinking Would Xie Lei make a successful exchange year in the UK?Personalitymotivatedconfidentwilling to learnhard-workingoutgoing DiscussionWhat are the benefits and difficulties of studying abroad?DifficultiesBenefits1.Help us to be independent2.Be easier to learn a foreign language3.Broa

14、den our horizons Enrich our knowledge4.Learn advanced technology5.Experience sth. new1.cost a lot of money2.be difficult to communicate with others3.be tiring to live in a new country4. be homesick and lonely.l Be a cultural messenger;l Break the barriers between different cultures;l Be more confident !l Face the difficulties in life!l Adapt to the new situation!l Challenge ourselves constantly!BenefitsDifficulties