(
课件网) Unit 2 BRIDGING CULTURES — Reading and Thinking Learning Objectives 1. To learn about Xie Lei’s experience on an exchange program in London. 2. To Learn how Xie Lei helped to build bridges between China and the UK. 3. To know the challenges and benefits of studying abroad and learn from Xie Lei’s experiences and spirits. I am not the same, having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world. --Mary Anne Radmacher ” “ 在世界的另一端看过月光闪耀，我就不会是同样的自己。 ———玛丽·安妮·拉德马赫 Activity1--Enjoy the video Activity2--Brainstorming 2.What do we need to prepare 1.What problems may we face Think about what it might be like if we study in a foreign country where we've never been. 3.How will we feel 目录Contents Language Barrier Academic Difficulties Different Diet Culture Shocks Loneliness Homesickness 1.What problems may we face 2.What do we need to prepare Money House Local Customs Passport ID Card Credit Card Weather Transport excited curious ambitious hopeful longing unsure puzzled lost confused shocked Let’s read a passage about an exchange student and see what happened to her. 3.How will we feel 1. What will be talked about 2. How does the author develop the passage Time order 3. Where can you read the passage A. A travel journal B. A science magazine C. A school newspaper D. An advertisement brochure Activity3--Reading for main idea Q1: Where do you think this article is from Q2: What do you think the article is about A. A science magazine B. A school newspaper C. A travel journal D. An advertisement brochure The text is about Xie Lei’s _____ and ____ at a foreign university. study life Activity3--Reading for main idea Read the text quickly and fill in the blanks Para. 1 Para. 2 Para. 5-6 Para. 7 _____ requirements in the new school. Her _____ to set up a business in China. Leaving China for _____. Feeling much more _____. Her _____ to the daily life. Para. 3-4 Best _____ from the newspaper. Para. 8 London ambition adaptation Academic wishes at home Let’s divide the text into three parts. Summarize the main idea of each part. Para. 1-2 Brief introduction of Xie Lei and the reason why she went abroad to study Para. 3-7 The challenges that Xie Lei faced and how she handled them Para. 8 Best wishes to Xie Lei Activity4--Reading for structure Name: _____ Age:_____ Nationality:_____ Destination:_____ Initial feeling:_____ Major:_____ Reason for choosing exchange programme: _____ Para.1-2 19-year-old Xie Lei ① To learn about global business. ②To improve her English ③To set up a business in China after graduation. excited but quite nervous China London business Activity5--Reading for details adaptation to a whole new life Learn to_____; Learn to_____ ; asked for _ _____; loneliness Lived with _____. Daily life (P3-4) Challenges What Xie Lei did use public transport help when she got lost ask for things she didn’t know a host family language barrier homesi ... ...
