Unit2ReadingandThinking课件-高中英语人教版（2019）选择性必修第二册

1、Unit 2 Bridging CulturesReading and Thinking“Welcome, Xie Lei!” Business Student Building Bridges Read about Xie Leis experience on an exchange programme1. What are the young people doing in the photo? 2. Where is this photo taken? In China or in a foreign country?3. What do you think “bridge” means

2、 here?4. What do you think this unit is about?Discuss these questions in groups. Task1Three international students are having a picnic in the countryside.1. What do you think “see the moon shine on the other world” means?2. Why do you think people are not the same after having seen the moon shine on

3、 the other side of the world?3. Do you agree with the quote? Why? 4. Do you have a wish to see the moon shine on the other side of the world? Is it possible for all of us to see the moon shine on the other side of the world?Skim the passage to know the main idea. Fill in the charts with ONLY ONE sen

4、tence for each paragraph.“Welcome, Xie Lei!” Business student building bridges Para.Main idea12345678Task2Main ideaXie Lei boarded a plane for London six months ago, feeling _.(Reason) In order to _ , Xie Lei chose the year-long exchange programme.Xie Lei had to adapt to the new life there, so she h

5、ad to _.Xie Lei chose to live with _ instead of _.Xie Leis tutor explained to her how to _.Xie Lei gets used to participation 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.Dont worry about what to

6、fill in the blanks.The RED BOLD words already show the main idea of each paragraph.Just guess the details for next task. 任务3Read the passage again, underline the key words and understand Xie Leis feeling.注意1. Whats the purpose of the passage?3. Why has Xie Lei got involved in social activities?4. Ho

7、w has Xie Lei helped to build bridges between China and the UK?5. How can students prepare to handle these challenges before going abroad?2. Why did Xie Lei choose the exchange programme?excited nervous comforted confused surprised confident feel at homeWhile reading, pay attention to these words. W

8、hat are they used for?To describe peoples feeling.For students studying abroad, they will face a mood swing.READINGSix months ago, 19-year-old Xie Lei said goodbye to her family and friends and boarded a plane for London. It was the first time that she had left China. “I was very excited but also qu

9、ite nervous. I didnt know what to expect,” Xie Lei recalled.Xie Lei is studying for a business qualification at a university in China and has come to our university on a year-long exchange programme. “I chose the exchange programme because I wanted to learn about global business and improve my Engli

10、sh. My ambition is to set up a business in China after graduation,” she explained.Where is this article probably from?Its probably from the newspaper of an overseas university. InformationNameAgeNationalityJobResidencePlanAmbitionFill in the chart with the information you get from the text.Organizat

11、ionAt first, Xie Lei had to adapt to life in a different country. “You have to get used to a whole new life,” she said, “I had to learn how to use public transport and how to ask for things I didnt know the English names for. When I got lost, I had to ask passers-by for help, but people here speak f

12、ast and use words Im not familiar with. I ask them to repeat themselves a lot!”Although some foreign students live in campus accommodation, Xie Lei chose to live with a host family, who can help with her adaptation to the new culture. “When I miss home, I feel comforted to have a second family,” Xie

13、 Lei said. “When theres something I dont know or understand, I can ask them. They are also keen to learn about China. Laura, the daughter of my host family, wants to study in China in the future. We take turns to cook each evening. They really love my stir-fried tomatoes and eggs! Laura says she alw

14、ays feels hungry when she smells it, so I taught her how to cook it, too.”Paragraph 3-4 introduces the challenges Xie Lei faces in daily life. Whats the difference between Chinese lifestyle and foreign lifestyle?Another challenge for Xie Lei is the academic requirements. The first time that she had

15、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! Xie Lei was confused because she thought she knew less than other people. Her tutor advised her to read lots of information in ord

16、er to form a wise opinion of her own.Xie Lei also found many courses included students participation in class as part of the final result. Students need to generate ideas, offer examples, apply concepts, and raise questions, as well as give presentations. At first, Xie Lei had no idea what she shoul

17、d say, but what surprised her was that she found herself speaking up in class after just a few weeks. “My presentation on traditional Chinese art was a great success, which boosted my confidence,” she said. “Ill use these skills back home for presentations. Theyll help me build a strong business in

18、the future.”Paragraph 5-6 introduces the challenges Xie Lei faces in her study. Whats the difference of academic requirements between Chinese campus and foreign campus?Are exams stillextremelyimportantin foreigncampus?结构解析Now halfway through her exchange year, Xie Lei feels much more at home in the

19、UK. What seemed strange before now appears quite normal to her. “Engaging in British culture has helped,” she said, “As well as studying hard, Ive been involved in social activities. British people are fascinated by our culture and eager to learn more about it, so Im keen to share my culture with th

20、em.While Im learning about business, Im also acting as a cultural messenger building a bridge between us.”We will follow Xie Leis progress in later editions, but for now, we wish her all the best.The final paragraph is a typical expression in news report.The interview quotes many of Xie Leis words t

21、o make a reliable and vivid effect.OrganizationTask3思考并带着这些问题在课文中找答案。To tell us the experiences of a Chinese student studying in London.To learn more about British cultures and introduce Chinese cultures to British people.Because she wanted to get a business qualification abroad.First, she tried to

22、adapt to the foreign cultures and fit in by engaging in British cultures. Second, she spread Chinese culture to British people.1. Whats the purpose of the text?3. Why has Xie Lei got involved in social activities?4. How has Xie Lei helped to build bridges between China and the UK?5. How can students

23、 prepare to handle these challenges before going abroad?2. Why did Xie Lei choose the exchange programme?By understanding the differences and trying to fit in; by respecting the differences.1.Why does Xie Lei have the following feelings during her years studying abroad? Making sentences using “Xie L

24、ei felt/feels.because.” according to the article.Task4excited nervous comforted confused surprised confident feel at homeXie Lei felt excited because it was the first time that she had left China.Xie Lei felt nervous because she didnt know what to expect.Xie Lei felt comforted because she lived with

25、 a host family.Xie Lei felt confused because she did not know how to form her own opinions based on other peoples ideas.Xie Lei felt surprised because she found herself speaking up in class after just a few weeks.Xie Lei felt confident because her presentation on traditional Chinese art was a great

26、success.Xie Lei felt much more at home in the UK because what seemed strange before now appears quite normal to her.2. Xie Leis feeling during her year studying in London has changed obviously. This phenomenon is “culture shock”. Watch the flash and then read the text below. Task4 Culture shock is a

27、n experience a person may have when one moves to a cultural environment which is different from ones own;it is also the personal disorientation a person may feel when experiencing an unfamiliar way of life due to immigration or a visit to a new country, a move between social environments, or simply

28、transition to another type of life. One of the most common causes of culture shock involves individuals in a foreign environment. Culture shock can be described as consisting of at least one of four distinct phases: honeymoon, negotiation, adjustment, and adaptation.1. Take notes on what you read in

29、 the article by filling in the table.任务5ChallengesWhat Xie Lei didDailyLifeadaptation to a whole new lifelearnt to _ _ ;learnt to _;asked for _ _lonelinesslived with _Academic Require-mentswriting an essaygot help from _;_ a lot to prepareparticipating in _and giving _gave a presentation on _a host

30、familyuse public transport ask for things she didnt know the English names for2. To have a successful overseas study, what qualities should you have on daily life and finishing courses? Have a brainstorm with your partners!Qualitiesyou need to have? help from passers-by when she got losther tutorrea

31、dpresentationsclasstraditional Chinese artTask52. To have a successful overseas study, what qualities should you have on daily life and finishing courses? Have a brainstorm with your partners!diligent bravestrong-minded adaptableperseverant serious determinedenterprisingWhat qualities do you find on

32、 Xie Lei from the passage?Qualitiesyou need to have?参考范文:Six months ago, Xie Lei went to England to study for a business qualification.(要点1) At first, she couldnt adapt to the life abroad.(要点2) She also found their teaching method was quite different from that in China.(要点3) With the help of her hos

33、t family and her tutor, she got used to the life and study there.(要点4) Now apart from studying, Xie Lei is also acting as a cultural messenger building a bridge between China and the UK.(要点5)概要写作：根据课本P2P3内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。拓展阅读1. Explore Your Own HeritageStudents whose family heritage stems from other

34、countries will often choose to explore their own ancestry and ethnicity. Students dont have to be of Irish descent to participate in the Irish Life Experience. However, students with a strong familial connection to Ireland, will grow both academically and personally. They will gain a new appreciatio

35、n for their roots that they will be able to share with others when they return home. This is one of the many reasons to study abroad.Research shows that students who study abroad have better grades, more confidence, and are more likely to graduate from high school and college at higher rates than th

36、ose who do not study abroad. If you need a little convincing, here is an article from an Irish friend to show the advantages of studying abroad.2. Experience a Foreign CultureOne of the important reasons to study abroad is that it will allow you to get to know another culture firsthand. Cultural dif

37、ferences are more than just appearances, food, language, and personal habits. A culture reflects beliefs, perceptions, and values that influence their way of life and how they view the world. Students who experience a foreign culture personally will come to truly understand where other cultures are

38、coming from and have a greater appreciation for their own surroundings./6048/top-ten-reasons-to-study-abroad/Top 10 Reasons to Study Abroad拓展阅读3. Become More IndependentIt truly is a great way for you to learn how to become more independent, before you venture off to college or the real world. The I

39、rish Life Experience believes in giving students the perfect balance of freedom and supervision. Maturing is simply a natural growth process of the program and another one of the valued reasons to study abroad. 4. Expand Your WorldviewThe Irish Life Experience will help you gain perspectives on thin

40、gs you normally wouldnt have. One of the reasons to study abroad is that when you return home, your worldview will be more informed and you will have a much less biased perspective toward other cultures and people.5. Communicate Across CulturesIn todays increasingly global society, its important to

41、possess skills to communicate across cultures and this means understanding more than just a different language. The Irish Life Experience will help you become familiar with the customs and traditions of Ireland, in addition to an introduction of Gaelic. By interacting with locals, you can develop an

42、 appreciation for the culture and its differences from your own, which makes this one of the important reasons to study abroad.拓展阅读6. Enrich Your EducationThe Irish Life Experience will help you develop skills and give you experiences a classroom setting will never provide. Being immersed in an enti

43、rely new cultural setting is scary at first, but its also extremely exciting. Its an opportunity to discover new abilities, strengths, conquer new challenges, and solve new problems. You will encounter situations that are unfamiliar to you and will learn to adapt and respond in effective ways. One of greatest reasons to study abroad is that it will make you richer mentally.7. Discover Your PassionsBeing pushed beyond your comfort zone will allow you to realize what is truly important to you. Many students become compliant in their lives. The Irish Life Experience will