英语人教版高中选择性必修二（2019新编）Unit 2 Bridging cultures Period 1 Reading and thinking 学案.doc

1、Unit 2 Period 1 Reading and Thinking学案1. to read about Xie Leis experience on an exchange program in London.2. to understand the structure and the writing style of the passage well.3. to learn some reading strategies by scanning and skimming. 4.tolearnfromXie Leis experiences and spirits.1. to read

2、about Xie Leis experience on an exchange program in London.2. to understand the structure and the writing style of the passage well.1）:读前猜测：Where do you think this article is from? What do you think this article is about?2）: Read the text and find out the answers to the following questions.1. Whats

3、the purpose of the text?2. Why did Xie Lei choose the exchange programme?3 Why has Xie L ei got involved in social activities?4 How has Xie Lei helped to build bridges between China and the UK?5 What other challenges do you think students studying abroad might face? 6.How can students prepare to han

4、dle these challenges before going abroad?3） What are the challenges and benefits of studying abroad.challenges: benefits:4） Read and find out the main idea of the whole passage and the main idea of each paragraph.main idea of the passage:main idea of each paragraph:Para 1 Para 2 Para 3 Para 4 Para 5

5、 Para 6 Para 7 Para 8 5）Why did Xie Lei have the following feelings? Make sentences using “Xie Lei felt because6）Complete the discourse according to the grammar rules.Xie Lei, a 19yearold Chinese student, said goodbye to her family and friends in China and _ (board) a plane for London six months ago

6、 in order to get a business qualification. She was _ (ambition) to set up a business after graduation. It was the first time that she _ (leave) home.At first, Xie Lei had to adapt to life in a different country. She _（choose）to live with a host family, who can help with her _ (adapt) to the new cult

7、ure. When she missed home, she felt _ (comfort) to have a second family. Also Xie Lei had to satisfy academic requirements. Her tutor told her to acknowledge _ other people had said if she cited their ideas, and advised her _（read） lots of information in order to form _wise opinion of her own.Now ha

8、lfway _ her exchange year, Xie Lei felt much more at home in the UK. She said _ (engage) in British culture had helped and that she had been_ (involve) in social activities. She also said while learning about business, she was acting as a cultural messenger _（build） a bridge between the two countrie

9、s. keys1. It may come from a school newspaper.It is about studying abroad.2.1.To tell us the experiences of a Chinese student studying in London.2.Because she wanted to get a business qualification abroad.3.To learn more about British cultures and introduce Chinese culture to British people.4.First,

10、 she tried to adapt to the foreign cultures and fit in by engaging in British cultures.Second, she spread Chinese culture to British people.5.Racial discrimination, language barriers about some idioms or slangs etc.Religious conflicts.6.To understand the differences and try to fit in; respect the di

11、fferences3: challenges: adaptation to a whole new life; loneliness; meet the academic requirements; class participation and presentation; balance social acitivities and studies.benefits: Learnt to adapt to the new environment. Boost her confidence Help her build a strong business in her future Act a

12、s a cultural messenger building a bridge. Make new friends with her peers Be more self-independent and a autonomous learner.4: The text describes Xie Leis foreign learning life at a university in London, including some of the differences and challenges she experienced and how she tackled the problem

13、s.Para 1 coming to study in LondonPara 2 her preparation yearPara 3 the difficulty getting used to a new way of lifePara 4 benefits of living with a host familyPara 5 Challenge for Xie Lei : the academic requirementsPara 6 participation in classPara 7 her new plan for social activitiesPara 8 the rep

14、orters best wishes5: “Xie Lei felt because Xie Lei felt excited and nervous because she left China for the first time. Xie Lei felt comforted because she had a second family in the UK. Xie Lei felt confused because she thought she knew less than other people. Xie Lei felt surprised because she could

15、 speak up in class after just a few weeks. Xie Lei felt confident because her presentation on traditional Chinese art was a great success. Xie Lei felt at home because her exchange year passed halfway.6: Xie Lei, a 19yearold Chinese student, said goodbye to her family and friends in China and boarde

16、d (board) a plane for London six months ago in order to get a business qualification. She was ambitious(ambition) to set up a business after graduation. It was the first time that she had left (leave) home.At first, Xie Lei had to adapt to life in a different country. She chose to live with a host f

17、amily, who can help with her adaptation (adapt) to the new culture. When she missed home, she felt comforted (comfort) to have a second family. Also Xie Lei had to satisfy academic requirements. Her tutor told her to acknowledge what other people had said if she cited their ideas, and advised her to

18、 read lots of information in order to form a wise opinion of her own.Now halfway through her exchange year, Xie Lei felt much more at home in the UK. She said engaging (engage) in British culture had helped and that she had been involved (involve) in social activities. She also said while learning about business, she was acting as a cultural messenger building a bridge between the two countries.