(
课件网) Unit 2 Unit 2 Bridging Cultures To practise the meaning and spelling of words. To learn how to analyse and identify the uses of noun clauses. To be able to use and write noun clauses. Think of a word that best fits each definition and complete the crossword puzzle. 1 to remember sth 2 to accept, admit, or recognise sth or the truth / existence of sth 3 the process of changing sth or yourself to suit a new situation recall acknowledge adaptation 4 to make sb feel less worried or unhappy comfort 5 a strong desire to achieve sth 6 an exam you have passed or a course you have successfully completed 7 to mention sth as an example 8 containing many different parts and often difficult to understand 9 to be actively involved with sth ambition qualification engage complex cite r e c l l a c k o n w l e d g e a d a p t a t i o n c o m f o r t a m b i t i o n q u i f i c a t i o c i e c m p l x e g a g e Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words from the unit. The first letter of each word is given. 1 Despite his poor living conditions, he remained actively e_____ in his scientific research. 2 As an outgoing girl, she was always ready to p_____ in the activities her college offered. 3 Actively getting i_____ in various social activities is the best way to overcome culture shock. engaged participate involved 文化冲击 4 “I used to study in this university twenty years ago, and there were not many international students then,” my tutor r_____. 5 A_____ to a new culture can be difficult. However, you need to step out of your comfort zone. Remember: When in Rome, do as the Romans do. recalled Adapting 舒适区；舒适范围 n. (英国大学中的)助教；导师；家庭教师 Read the sentences again and pay attention to the following expressions. remain / be actively engaged in sth participate in sth actively get involved in sth overcome culture shock adapt to a new culture step out of one’s comfort zone Discuss the following questions after reading the sentences in Activity 2. What should an introverted (内向的) person do to overcome culture shock What does “comfort zone” mean Why do people need to step out of their comfort zone in order to adapt to a new culture What does the saying “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” mean Complete the passage with the correct forms of the words in the box. ambitious, recall, qualification, accommodation, feel at home A year ago, I came to the University of Birmingham to obtain a business _____. Since then I’ve been living in university _____ with other international students, which allows me to meet people from diverse cultural backgrounds. qualification accommodation The first few weeks there were absolutely overwhelming because everything was so different compared to things back home. I felt confused and lost. I also suffered from homesickness, _____ all sorts of things back home — from my mother's cooking to the neighbour’s dog I used to walk. recalli ... ...
