Unit 2 Bridging Cultures 语篇语境记单词清单-2023-2024学年高中英语人教版（2019）选择性必修第二册

高考英语快速高分语境记单词新人教版选择性必修 二 Unit 2 （中英对照） 一、语篇语境助记 My friend Xie Lei recalled her complex experience of studying abroad. Xie Lei originally studied for a business qualification at a university in China. She is an ambitious girl, and her ambition is to set up a business back in China after graduation. She chose to live with a host family for her adaptation to the new culture. It was a comfort for her to have a second family. Her college tutor was very strict and advised her to participate in class activities. For example, she should speak up in class or give presentations, not cite others’ opinions. She was engaged in British culture and involved in social activities, thus acting as a cultural messenger. She knew that much exposure to another culture could give her great insights into the world. At first, she felt culture shock from a foreign country, and had an overwhelming homesickness. But later she stepped out of her comfort zone and felt much more at home. She became more motivated . Xie Lei’s advisor talked to her about maintaining reasonable expectations when studying abroad. Her motivation to study abroad became more clear, and she even wanted to be an applicant for a job at a foreign firm. However, she was looking forward to her early departure from the UK. 【中文意思】 我的朋友谢蕾回忆起她复杂的留学经历。谢蕾最初在中国一所大 学攻读商科学历。她是个有雄心的女孩，她的抱负是毕业后回国创业。 为了适应新的文化， 她选择住在寄宿家庭。有了第二个家庭对她来说 是一种安慰。她的大学导师非常严格，建议她参加班级活动。例如， 她应该在课堂上大声发言或作报告，而不是引述别人的观点。她参与 英国文化， 参加社交活动，因此充当着文化信使的角色。她知道，多 接触另一种文化可以让她对世界有深刻的洞察力。一开始，她感受到 了异国的文化冲击，产生了一种无法抗拒的乡愁。但后来她走出了自 己的舒适区，感觉更自在了。她变得更积极了。谢蕾的导师跟她谈了 在留学时要保持合理的预期。她出国留学的动机变得更加明确，她甚 至想申请到外企工作。 然而，她期待着早日离开英国。 In recent years, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of people studying abroad, but there exist some disadvantages. Tuition and living expenses are higher than at home and could end up costing an arm and a leg, far more than the household budget. Another factor is the tremendous life pressure. Some students