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课件网) 新人教选择性必修二 Unit 2 Bridging cultures Read ,think and reflect 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 Video Time Bridging cultures International Students in China Why are more and more foreigners coming to study or work in China to learn Chinese to enjoy the culture to gain a better career … BEFORE YOU WATCH In this video, we talk to four international students, Karim, Kathy, Stella, and Anthony, about their time in China. Watch the video and complete the following activities. WHILE YOU WATCH Fill in the table with information about each person. Student Country What impressed him / her Karim Kathy Stella Anthony Pakistan Chinese language, calligraphy Peru Chinese language, Chinese friends and birthday customs Rwanda Peking Opera the UK kung fu (tai chi) Complete these quotes with the words you hear in the video. 1 I think calligraphy is a wonderful expression of _____ and _____. 2 I especially like _____. You can figure out every character’s personality and status through _____and _____! 3 I’ve found that almost everything in Chinese culture is connected to _____. When I do tai chi, I feel _____ come over me. freedom respect for individuality the facial makeup the colours symbols on their faces the life wisdom of kung fu a real sense of peace 4 They told me that in China, people won’t _____ without these noodles, because long noodles represent _____. celebrate a birthday the longevity of life Watch again and discuss the following questions. You may have to take some notes when viewing. What’s the challenge Karim faces while learning Chinese What does Kathy think of Chinese characters Why does Stella like the facial makeup in Peking Opera What made Kathy’s worries melt away when she first arrived in China What are some benefits with more and more international students coming to China according to the narrator Imagine that your family is hosting an international student. What would you want to share with him/her about China First of all, I would want to take them to the Great Wall, the Palace Museum, and the Terracotta Warriors Museum. I think these are cultural and historical places that they will be very interested in visiting! Then I would suggest that they try some Chinese food—it is possible they haven’t tried authentic Discuss the question in groups. AFTER YOU WATCH Bridging cultures Workbook 请大家整理 workbook 练习中有关本单元话 题的语料 Bridging cultures Reading and writing 1 What things do you think would impress a Canadian teenager on a visit to China Before reading 2 Read through Jim's email to his aunt and match the main ideas with the paragraphs. Paragraph : Jim's observations about China Paragraph : the reason why Jim came to China Paragraph : Jim's plans for the future Paragraph : something Jim is interested in While reading Hi there, Aunt Joan! How are you Mum said you asked how l was doing, so let me tell you about my life ... ...
