2019新北师大版必修三英语Unit 9 Learning (9)-2ppt课件（含教案）.pptx

1、必修三 Unit 9 Learning (9) 高一年级 英语 Reading Club 1 Studying Abroad Lead in Have you ever thought about studying abroad? And why? Possible answer: Yes, I would like to study abroad. Firstly, I can brush up on my language skills. There, I can make friends with native speakers. Secondly, studying abroad gi

2、ves me a chance to explore a new culture. It helps me to learn more about different traditions and customs. Possible answer: Well, I dont like studying abroad. Firstly, I think studying in a foreign country will bring me more difficulties in both life and study. The most serious problem is the langu

3、age barrier. Besides, since costs and expenditure are much higher than those in our native country, most overseas students have to work for a living, and will find it impossible for them to pay all attention to studying. advantages: improve ones language skills develop self-independence broaden ones

4、 horizons enjoy a good academic environment sharpen ones edge have a brighter future disadvantages: high costs language barrier homesickness safety problems eating habits lack of self-control Which country do you want to study in? And Why? the United States the United Kingdom France Italy Germany Br

5、azil Canada New Zealand Australia Possible answer: If I have a chance to study abroad, I will choose the UK. There are many prestigious universities in the UK, such as the University of Cambridge, the University of Oxford and so on. I can improve my academic performance there. Besides, Im interested

6、 in the tourist attractions in the UK, like Big Ben, the London Eye and Tower Bridge. respected and admired as very important or of very high quality What problems or difficulties will you meet when you study in foreign countries? Possible answer: Well, maybe I am not used to the food there. Chinese

7、 people prefer cooked food while Americans are fond of uncooked food which I dont like. Possible answer: As far as I am concerned, making friends is not very easy in western countries because we share different cultures and values. So it is difficult to have smooth conversations as we are not famili

8、ar with each others cultures. The values of a person or group are the moral principles and beliefs that they think are important. Now, lets read three passages about Chinese students studying abroad and find out what problems they met there. “Ive found it difficult to make friends here. The Australi

9、an students seem friendly, but they only talk about things which I find boring, like football and surfing. I like to talk about C-pop, but I havent found anyone local who shares that interest. Actually, Ive noticed that a lot of Chinese students seem to only spend time with their Chinese friends.” L

10、iu Bao “I like many things about American culture, but I dont like American food. At first, I had cornflakes for breakfast, a hamburger for lunch, and pizza for dinner. The food tasted good, but after a couple of days, I felt sick. Now I cook at home or have dinner in a local Chinese restaurant.” Li

11、 Ni “The teachers here in the UK are great. My maths teacher says Im his best student and Im learning a lot. But some subjects are very difficult because I have to read and write in English. There are also a lot of discussions and debates in class, and our teachers expect us to ask questions about w

12、hat were learning. My spoken English is improving, but I still feel quite shy sometimes.” Chen Xin What problems did they meet in foreign countries? friendship food language Now, lets draw a brief mind map to show the topic mentioned in each passage. Chinese students studying abroad friendship food

13、language Next, lets read the three passages again and fill in the blanks. student aspect details Liu Bao in Australia friendship It is _ to make friends here because the Australian students like to talk about _ and _ while I prefer _. difficult football surfing C-pop friendship The Australian studen

14、ts football surfing Liu Bao C-pop Chinese students studying abroad What do you like talking about with your friends in spare time? reading TV series movies student aspect details Li Ni in America food At first, I had _ for breakfast, _ for lunch, and _ for dinner. Now I _ at home or eat in a _ Chine

15、se restaurant. cornflakes a hamburger pizza cook local Why does Li Ni cook at home or have dinner in a local Chinese restaurant? Because after a couple of days, Li Ni felt sick of American food. food American food cornflakes hamburgers Li Ni cook Chinese students studying abroad pizza restaurant stu

16、dent aspect details Chen Xin in the UK language Some subjects are difficult because I have to read or write in _. My _ English is improving but I still feel _ to take part in _ and _ in class. English spoken shy discussions debates language British students native speakers confident Chen Xin shy Chi

17、nese students studying abroad a foreigner Culture shock Culture shock was introduced for the first time in 1958 to describe the anxiety produced when a person moves to a completely new environment. This term expresses the lack of direction, the feeling of not knowing what to do or how to do things i

18、n a new environment, and not knowing what is proper or improper. the state of feeling nervous or worried Culture shock The feeling of culture shock generally sets in after the first few weeks after coming to a new place. We can describe culture shock as the physical and emotional discomfort when com

19、ing to live in another country or a place different from your hometown. appear uncomfortable feelings Now, we will read three more passages about foreign students culture shock in China. While your are reading, please fill in the table. “I spent a few months studying at a language college in Beijing

20、. I was surprised by how many people I met in Beijing who could speak English. I really wanted to practise speaking Putonghua whenever I had a chance, but the people I met were often more interested in practising their English than in helping me practise my Chinese!” Martin, the UK student aspect de

21、tails Martin from the UK _ I was _ that so many people in Beijing could speak English. I wanted to practise _but the people I met just wanted to talk with me in English. language surprised putonghua “After my visit to a Chinese friends family, my friends grandfather walked me to the bus station. I k

22、ept telling him that I knew the way myself, but he insisted on taking me there. That was very kind of him. I dont think this would happen in many other cultures.” Tom, the US student aspect details Tom from the US My friends grandfather _ _, although I knew the way. I dont think this would happen in

23、 many other cultures. insisted on hospitality walking me to the bus station “On the first night of my study tour in China, our class went to a big seafood restaurant for dinner. Everyone shared the food, which was nice, but Im used to ordering my own meal. Also, at the end of the dinner, everyone wa

24、nted to pay the bill! In my country, we usually split the bill and everyone pays their own share.” Tina, New Zealand student aspect details Tina from New Zealand _ _ In China, my Chinese classmates _ but I am used to ordering my own meal. And everyone wanted to pay the bill in China while in New Zea

25、land we _ and pay our own _. shared the food split the bill share paying the bill Do you split the bill with your friends when you eat out? Well, not really. It seems embarrassing to split the bill in China. So mostly, one of us pays the bill for others and then next time, another person will pay it

26、. We take turns to pay the bill. culture shock of foreign students language hospitality paying the bill language The people Martin met speaking English Martin culture shock of foreign students surprised putonghua hospitality the grandfather of Toms friend walking him to the bus station Tom culture s

27、hock of foreign students knowing the way paying the bill Tinas classmates shared the food Tina culture shock of foreign students split the bill everyone wanted to pay the bill pay our own share ordering her own food Culture shock There are three typical phases of culture shock. The “Honeymoon” Phase

28、 During this period, the differences between the old and new culture are seen in a romantic light, as something wonderful and new. For example, in moving to a new country, an individual might initially love the new foods, the pace of the life, the peoples habits, the buildings and so on. Culture sho

29、ck Culture shock What are the three phases? the “Honeymoon” Phase Lets read the passage again and find out adjectives to describe the features of each phase. Culture shock There are three typical phases of culture shock. The “Honeymoon” Phase During this period, the differences between the old and n

30、ew culture are seen in a romantic light, as something wonderful and new. For example, in moving to a new country, an individual might initially love the new foods, the pace of the life, the peoples habits, the buildings and so on. Culture shock Culture shock Which phase does Li Ni experience? “I lik

31、e many things about American culture, but I dont like American food. At first, I had cornflakes for breakfast, a hamburger for lunch, and pizza for dinner. The food tasted good, but after a couple of days, I felt sick. Now I cook at home or have dinner in a local Chinese restaurant.” Li Ni How to de

32、al with the culture shock? Culture shock is part of the normal process of adjustment. It will take a bit of time to feel comfortable in this new place. Keep in touch with home through international magazines, newspapers and TV, Internet, etc. Call home regularly to talk to friends and family. How to

33、 deal with the culture shock? Decorate the room with familiar things with personal meaning, like photos from home. Regular exercise, sleeping and eating well always help. Do you know other cultural differences between China and western countries? Can you give us some examples? Possible answer: For m

34、e, the biggest difference is tipping. In China, people seldom give tips while in America they often tip generously. If you dont give tips, you are considered impolite. Possible answer: In my opinion, one of the cultural differences is driving. In China, people drive on the right side of the road whi

35、le in the UK they often on the left. What should you do before studying abroad? Search information on the Internet about local traditions and customs. Pay attention to some taboos. Know more about their daily habits. cultural or religious custom that does not allow people to do, use or talk about a

36、particular thing Why should we do all these things before studying abroad? Because we should respect cultural differences between China and western countries. Only in this way can we adapt ourselves to foreign life better. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Homework Your friend Jack is coming to China from America. Please write down a list of Dos and Donts for him in China to help him better adapt to Chinese life.