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课件网) Unit 2 Bridging Cultures Reading and Thinking Learning Objectives 1. To get the specific information about exchange program and Xie Lei’s experience by scanning, skimming, inferring and summarizing. 2. To know about features and analyze the structure of the passage. 3. To understand how Xie Lei build bridges between China and the UK. Step 1 Lead-in What are the benefits of this exchange program Every coin has its two sides. Though the benefits of studying abroad are fascinating(有吸引力的）, it can also bring us lots of chanlleges. Would you like to choose this exchange program is Xie Lei WHERE WHO is saying it does she go WHERE WHO can you read the passage WHERE WHO A student majoring in _____ went to _____ on _____ _____ business Britain a year-long exchange programme. an _____ from the _____ WHERE WHO editor university newspaper Prediction We will follow … in later editions. Xie Lei is… and has come to our university… Part 1 (Para1-2) Part 2 (Para 3-7) Part 3 (Para 8) The _____ that Xie Lei faced and ____ she handled them. challenges how Brief introduction of Xie Lei and _____ _____ _____ to Xie Lei Best wishes she went abroad to study the reason why At first, Xie Lei had to adapt to life in a different country. … 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. ... Another challenge for Xie Lei is the academic requirements…. Xie Lei also found many courses included students participation in class as part of the final result…. Now halfway through her exchange year, Xie Lei feels much more at home in the UK…. Part Two at first now Now halfway through her exchange year, Xie Lei feels much more at home in the UK…. One challenge Another challenge At 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 didn’t know the English names for. When l got lost, I had to ask passers-by for help, but people here speak fast and use words I’m 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 Lei said. “When there’s something I don’t 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 always feels hungry when she smells it, so I taught her how to cook it, too.” One Challenge life at first have to had to had to stressed miss home comforted don’t know or understand home-sick comforted at a loss needed take turns to ... ...
