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课件网) Learning About Language Unit 2 Bridging Cultures 教学目标 Students will grasp the structure and usage of noun clauses and accurately apply them in different sentence types. 1 Students will enhance their ability to analyze and use noun clauses, and develop strategies for independent grammar learning. 2 教学重难点 01 02 Master the usage rules of different types of noun clauses, especially the correct selection of guiding words and the application of declarative word order. Distinguish between noun clauses and other similar clause structures, and correctly use noun clauses in complex and context - specific situations. 01 Build up your vocabulary 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 4. to make sb feel less worried or unhappy 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 recall acknowledge adaptation comfort 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. 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. ngaged articipate nvolved ecalled dapting Complete the passage with the correct forms of the words in the box. How did the student’s life change when studying abroad for the first time 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. 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. qualification accommodation recalling Complete the passage with the correct forms of the words in the box. How did the student’s life change when studying abroad for the first time ambitious recall qualification accommodation feel a ... ...
