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课件网) Using language(2)— Listening and Speaking 1. Get the main idea of the listening material; 2. Talk about the phenomenon of the global village. Read the passage and answer the questions. Pay attention to the expressions in bold. Nowadays, people all over the world are becoming more and more connected, as if the world were getting smaller — as if we were living in a “global village”. Technology is largely responsible for bringing people together. Channels of communication, such as the mobile phone and the Internet, have made it possible to speak instantly with someone on the other side of the planet, enabling us to form close connections with people of completely different cultures. The television, meanwhile, is a window on the world, giving us quick and easy access to other cultures and lifestyles. Cultural exchange helps us to be more inclusive and to overcome culture shock. But inclusiveness doesn’t mean that our cultures will merge into one another. Rather, it’s about countries and people making a joint effort to come together to create a more harmonious and understanding world, so that we can all enjoy the mutual benefits. What phenomenon does the passage describe It describes the phenomenon of the “global village” as related to the promotion of technological and cultural exchange. 2. What effect does technology have on cultural exchange Technology enables us to form close connections with people of completely different cultures and gives us quick and easy access to other cultures and lifestyles. Complete the letter with the correct form of the expressions in Activity 5. Dear Editor, Your article about living in a global village really struck a chord with me because I’ve just returned from a teaching project in Cambodia and Thailand. I had been worried about the 1_____, but fortunately the other volunteers and local teachers were really welcoming. We were able to 2_____ each other as well as our students. Throughout, we made 3_____ to make our classes a success, so that we could all enjoy the 4_____ of working well together. It was rewarding to see how our work helped 5_____ from different cultures. Before I went, TV and the Internet were my 6_____, but being there in person was even better. I think the experience has taught me to 7_____ and I can’t wait to do it all over again. Paul culture shock form close connections with a joint effort mutual benefits bring people together window on the world be more inclusive Listen to the conversation and choose the main idea. 1. More and more foreign words and expressions are entering the English language, especially those about food. 2. Chinese food is popular in the UK, and many Chinese words and expressions are entering English dictionaries as a result. 3. Intercultural communication is increasing, and people all over the world have a better understanding of each other. 4. World sports are bringing people together in the same w ... ...
