Unit 2 Bridging Cultures Reading and Thinking 课件-2023-2024学年高二英语人教版（2019）选择性必修第二册

Where do you think the girl on the left is from? Where do you think she is studying now? In China or in a foreign country? How do you think her life differs from that in her home country? Introduction of Unit 2 Introduction of Unit 2 Unit 2 Bridging Cultures Welcome, Xie Lei Business Student Building Bridges 人教版选择性必修二U2 reading and thinking After the reading class, you will be able to: understand Xie Lei’s experience on an exchange programme in London; understand how the passage is organized and its text features; deepen your understanding of studying abroad, including potential challenges brought by different cultures and preparations that can be made in advance; have a better understanding of the roles we should play in bridging cultures. Learning Objectives “ !” Who is Xie Lei ? Who is saying it? What bridges ? Pre-reading: Activity 1: Read to check Q1: Who is Xie Lei? Q2: Where do you think the text is from? Q3: What is the text about? Q4: Who is saying “ welcome, Xie Lie”? Q5: How is the text organized? Xie Lei is a student majoring in business who went to Britain on a year-long exchange programme. 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 university in London. study life Editor/reporter time Para 1 her purposes of coming to the UK Para 2 coming to study in London Para 3 benefits of living with a host family Para 4 challenge for Xie Lei : the academic requirements Para 5 her difficulty in getting used to a new way of life Para 6 the reporter's best wishes Para 7 participation in class Para 8 her new plan for social activities Activity 2: Read for the main idea and structure Skim and match the main idea with each paragraph. Para 1 her purposes of coming to the UK Para 2 coming to study in London Para 3 benefits of living with a host family Para 4 challenge for Xie Lei : the academic requirements Para 5 her difficulty in getting used to a new way of life Para 6 the reporter's