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UNIT 2
BRIDGING CULTURES
Section Ⅱ
Learning About Language (Grammar)
课前预习自检
Ⅰ.重点词汇
1.to be the reason why sb does sth or behaves in a particular way——v. ____________
2.a belief that sth will happen because it is likely——n. ______________
3.a person who makes a formal request for sth, especially for a job, a place at a college or university, etc.——n. ______________
4.the state of having the true facts about sb/sth told after they have been hidden because they are bad, immoral or illegal——n. ____________
motivate
expectation
applicant
exposure
5.the act of leaving a place——n. ______________
6.the ability to see and understand the truth about people or situations——n. __________
7.____________________ 文化冲击
8.__________________ 舒适区;舒适范围
departure
insight
culture shock
comfort zone
Ⅱ.教材原句
1.Despite his poor living conditions, he remained actively _____________ (从事) his scientific research.
答案:engaged in
2.___________________ (适应) a new culture can be difficult. However, you need to step out of your comfort zone.
答案:Adaptation to
3.A year ago, I came to the University of Birmingham to obtain a _________________ (商业资格).
答案:business qualification
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4.The first few weeks there were __________________________ (绝对压倒性的) because everything was so different compared to things back home.
答案:absolutely overwhelming
5.I ____________________________ (熟悉) the place—the local shops, clubs, and parks.
答案:got familiar with
6.________________________________ (看起来很奇怪的事情) before now appears quite normal to Xie Lei.
答案:What seemed strange
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7.Who will be the __________________________ (成功的申请人) for the summer job at the law firm?
答案:successful applicant
8.__________________________ (接触) another culture and its people can give exchange students great insights into the world.
答案:Exposure to
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重点合作探究
1 motivated adj. 积极的;主动的(教材P16)
归纳
拓展
情景
助记
①After every run I feel fitter, happier, and more motivated to keep progressing.
每次跑步后,我都感到更健康,更快乐,更有动力继续前进。
②It is generally accepted