【课件】人教选择性必修二Unit 2 reading and thinking课件

1、Unit 2 Bridging CulturesIs “bridge” a noun or a verb here? What do you think “bridge” means here? To build or form a bridge. What are some ways to “bridge cultures”?learn foreign culturesshare Chinese culture Period 1 Read about Xie Leis experience on an exchange programme “Welcome, Xie Lei” Busines

2、s Student Building BridgesLook at the title and the picture.1. Where do you think this article is from?2. What aspects of exchange life do you think the article will talk about ？A. a science magazine B. a school newspaperC. a travel journal D. an advertisement brochure Blife, study, difficulty, fees

3、, language Go through the text quickly and summarize the main idea of each paragraph. para 1para 2para 3para 4para 5para 6para 7para 8Xie Lei_, feeling_In order to_, Xie Lei chose the exchange programme.Xie Lei had to_in a different country.Xie Lei chose to live with_instead of _, which helps her ad

4、aptation to the new environment.Xie Leis tutor explained to her how to_Xie Lei got used to_in class.Her presentation on_was a great success.Xie Lei feels_now. She is not only learning_,but also acting as_ The _s wishes for Xie Lei.boarded a plane for Londonexcited and nervouslearn about global busin

5、ess and improve English adapt to new life a host family campus accommodation write an essay participation traditional Chinese art at home about business a cultural messenger building a bridge between us. authorLets divide the text into three parts. Summarize the main idea of each part.Summarize the

6、main idea of the article:The article is about how a Chinese girl, Xie Lei, manages to adapt to a new life in the UK and meet the academic requirements as an exchange student. Apart from that, the article also talks about how Xie Lei acts as a cultural messenger building a bridge between China and th

7、e UK.Para:1-2Para:3-7Para:8Brief introduction of Xie Lei and the reason why she went abroad to study. The challenges that Xie Lei faced and how she handled them.Best wishes to Xie LeiScan the article and underline the words that show Xie Leis feelings and work out the reasons.excited/nervouscomforte

8、dconfusedsurprisedconfident feel at homeReason:_Reason:_Reason:_Reason:_Reason:_Reason:_Talk about the information above using the structure “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

9、 UK.Xie Lei felt surprised because she could speak up in class after just a few weeks.Xie Lei felt confused because she thought she knew less than other people.Xie Lei felt confident because her presentation on traditional Chinese art was a great success.Xie Lei felt at home because what seemed stra

10、nge before now appears quite normal to her.ChallengesAcademic requirementsDaily lifeWhat Xie Lei didRead Para3-7, and then complete the blanksadaptation to a whole new life.lonelinesslearnt to _learnt to _asked for_lived with _ writing an essayparticipating in_and giving _got help from _ _a lot to p

11、reparegave presentation on_ Role-playNow work in pairs. 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.)Reporte

12、r: Nice to see you, Xie Lei!. Xie Lei: _Reporter: Xie Lei: _Reporter: Xie Lei: _ Reporter: Youre sure to succeed. Wish you all the best! Thank you!An interview An interview Reporter: Nice to see you, Xie Lei!. Xie Lei: _Reporter: Xie Lei: _Reporter: Xie Lei: _Reporter: Xie Lei: _ Reporter: Youre sur

13、e to succeed. Wish you all the best! Thank you!The reporters may ask questions like these:1. Why do you choose the exchange programme ? 2. Have you met challenges in your daily life? How do you deal with them? 3. Do you have difficulty writing an essay?4. Have you adapted to your courses？5. To bridg

14、e cultures, what can you do? How has Xie Lei helped to build bridges between China and the UK? She learnt to adapt to a new life She has been involved in social activities She learnt to She taught people to cook She gave presentations on traditional Chinese art She was keen to share Chinese culture

15、with peopleAs 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 social activities.Writing Summary Excited and nervous, Xie

16、 Lei left China six months ago to study for _(作为交换生,攻读商科). She found it not easy to_(适应那的生活).For example, she had difficulty_(使用公共交通),andasking for things_(她不知道英文名字). Academic requirements also confused her. She discussed with her tutor about_(如何写论文). Following her tutors advice, she_(广泛阅读,积极参与课堂) though it was challenging in the beginning. By studying hard and getting_(参与社交活动), Xie Lei feels _(轻松自如)in the UK. What seemed strange before now_(对他来说显得十分平常了).a business qualification as an exchange studentadapt tolife thereusing public transportshe didnt know the English names fo