内容正文:
Unit 2 Bridging Cultures
(Reading and Thinking)
册 别:选择性必修2
学 科:高中英语(人教版)
Leaning objectives
In today’s lesson, you’re expected to:
Language knowledge: master the meaning and usage of the key words such as recall, qualification, ambition, etc.
Learning ability: catch the main idea and the writing structure through scanning.
Thinking quality: build up your own view through thinking, analyzing and expressing opinions.
Cultural awareness: foster a basic understanding of studying abroad.
Lead-in
What have you learned from this video?
Visiting places with distinct culture, history and geographical charateristcs can change or shape us.
We can learn more about the world and then broaden our horizon.
Lead-in
“I am not the same, having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world.” --- Mary Anne
What do you expect to read in this passage?
Prediction
Who is Xie Lei ?
Where is she?
Why can a business student build bridges?
What does “build bridges” mean in the passage?
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Skimming
Who is Xie Lei ?
Xie Lei is a Chinese girl, who is now an exchange student in London, majoring in global business.
Skim the passage and answer the question below.
Scanning
Scan the passage quickly to find its structure and the main idea of each part?
paragraph 1
paragraph 2
paragraph 3
paragraph 4
paragraph 5
paragraph 6
paragraph 7
paragraph 8
Background information of Xie Lei
The editor’s wish to Xie Lei
Xie Lei’s challenges, feelings, and relevant solutions
Xie Lei’s present situation
(2)
Detailed Reading
(1)
How did Xie Lei feel leaving China for the first time?
para 1-2
Xie Lei was excited but still have no idea of what to expect.
Why did she want to learn abroad?
Xie Lei wanted to learn about global business
and imrove her English so that she could set
up her own business in China.
Read Para 1-2 to find the answers to the following questions.
Challenges
Para 3-6
Adaptation to new surroundings
at a loss
Homesickness
lonely
Essay writing
Students’ participation
confused
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