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课件网) Unit 5 Educational exchanges Reading Getting ready Where is Hi going How long will he stay there How will he go there Look at the cartoon and answer the questions. He is going to the UK. For six weeks. By plane/air. Part I Lead-in How do you know that he will go there by plane He says, "I'm flying to the UK for six weeks!" What does Lo say He says that Hi cannot fly to the UK. Why does he say this Because he thinks that Hi's arms are not long enough to fly like a bird. Do they understand the word "fly" in the same way No, they don't. Think and say Would you like to take part in an exchange visit Why or why not To learn a new language. To make new friends. To learn more about foreign cultures and customs. To become more independent and learn how to look after ourselves. To help us appreciate what we have. To enjoy different kinds of food. To learn study skills. … Think and learn connected with education an arrangement where two people or groups from different countries visit each others' homes or do each other's jobs for a short time An educational exchange is a school programme. Students from two different cities or countries go to each other's schools and stay with host families for a short time. educational Educational exchange exchange Brainstorm What do people probably do on educational exchanges an educational exchange learn about local customs talk to the host family buy gifts for friends try local food make new friends study at a local school visit places of interest stay with a local family Eric is talking about his exchange visit to plete the sentences with the words from the box. host family A What do you know about ... I visited a _____. local school Chinese culture host family local school new friends Part II Pre-Reading I stayed with a _____. I made some _____. new friends I learnt a lot about _____. Chinese culture Chinese culture host family local school new friends B Before you read Look at the pictures, the title and the introduction to the article on page 67. Then answer the questions below. 1. Which country are the students from 2. Where do they study during their exchange visit 3. What will they probably do during their exchange visit 4. What do they think of the exchange visit The UK/Britain. At Xinhua Junior High School. They will probably learn about t'ai chi and Chinese painting. They think it is educational and interesting. An exchange visit is educational and interesting！ A group of British students from Woodpark School in London are visiting Xinhua Junior High School in Beijing on an educational exchange. “I was very nervous at first,” says Sarah. “However, my host family are really friendly. I’m glad to be a guest in their home. I’ve learnt to use chopsticks, and they’re teaching me a little Chinese!” The students spend the weekdays studying with Chinese students. At the weekend, they tour around Beijing and visit places of interest with their ho ... ...
