Unit3 ReadingA Vocabulary （课件）英语沪外版必修第二册

Quick Response (1) facility (2) strategy (3) ups and downs (4) illustrate (5) focus on (6) tend to (7) host (8) run into (9) a variety of (10) take ... by surprise Key Vocabulary When I was in Shanghai, I lived with a Chinese host family. Before leaving for China, I had learned (1)______ from the International Programs Office, a (2)______ which helps prepare students to deal with various kinds of (3)______ in a foreign culture. However, I still experienced culture shock during my stay. I had learned that many Chinese traditions (4)______ food but my first meal with the family completely (5)______ me ______ . In the middle of the table were dishes of (6)______ foods and small bowls of rice for each member of the family. My (7)______ mother took charge and placed food into my bowl, and I happily ate whatever was served. I was taught that finishing your plate was to show your host how much you enjoyed the meal, but my host mother (8) ______ refill my bowl every time it was empty. It seemed a bit odd to me. I later learned that finishing your bowl in China is a signal to the host that you would like more food. So leaving some food in the blow to show you are quite full is also acceptable. My experience may (9)______ the type of problem many exchange students are likely to (10)______ when they first experience a foreign culture. My advice would be: keep an open mind, show respect and try to understand; you’ll gain valuable experience. facility focus on host tend to a variety of run into illustrate strategy ups and downs take…by surprise host Tell the part of speech of each “host” in the following sentences. • The world witnessed China successfully host the 29th Olympic Games in 2008. • ATV host is interviewing a pop star about his new album. a variety of The city library provides readers with all kinds of books. The topics change from political events to love stories. These books are written by different writers at home and abroad.