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课件网) Think about the following questions. Beijing opera Chinese painting tea culture calligraphy Confucius Before you read Match the pictures with the words below. Beijing opera Chinese painting tea culture calligraphy Confucius Warm-up Look at the pictures below about Chinese culture and talk about them. Pair work —What do you want to introduce to the exchange students —I will introduce _____ to these exchange students because _____. Practice Acupuncture（针灸） Paper-cutting Chinese abacus （算盘） Chinese lunar calendar Embroidery（刺绣） Tai chi Brainstorming Lao Tzu Chinese silk Chinese culture What else do you know about Chinese culture To (learn)_____ To (learn about)_____ To (visit)_____ To (taste)_____ Make a to-do list for the British students Practice The wonderful exchange visit in Beijing A group of British students from Woodpark School in London are visiting Yangguang Junior High School. “I was very nervous at first,” says Sarah. “However, my host family are really friendly. I’m really grateful that they let me stay in their home. I love Chinese food and enjoy every meal I have with my host family. I’ve learnt to use chopsticks, and I can speak a little Chinese!” The students spend the weekdays studying with Chinese students. At the weekend, they go on tours with their host families around Beijing and visit places of interest, such as the Great Wall, the Summer Palace and the National Museum. “I’ve watched videos about the Great Wall before, but seeing it in person is definitely an unforgettable experience!” says Lisa. “The wall snakes its way through the mountains of north China for thousands of kilometres. The Great Wall is no doubt one of the most amazing achievements in human history!” The students also spend time learning about Chinese culture. They get to try different things for themselves. “It’s been a fantastic experience so far,” says Eric. “I’ve learnt a bit of tai chi, and I really enjoy it. The teachers have introduced us to Chinese painting as well. The way of painting is very interesting. It’s quite different from what I’ve learnt in my art classes back home. We dip the brush in black ink, and paint on a special kind of paper, called Xuan paper. I haven’t had much success yet, but I’ll keep trying.” “I’ve made many new friends,” says Sarah. “I plan to keep in touch with them when I return home. We’ll see one another soon because they’ll come over to the UK for the second part of the exchange next month. I can’t wait!” The wonderful exchange visit in Beijing Prediction: What makes an exchange trip wonderful What activities do you think you will read about Pre-reading What type of article is it What is the article about It is a news report. / It is a news article. It is about the experiences of a group of British students on an exchange visit in Beijing. While-reading Read the article and answer the questions. Read the article aga ... ...
