Unit 2 Bridging Cultures Reading and Thinking 课件-2024-2025学年高中英语人教版（2019）选择性必修第二册

I am not the same, having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world. Unit 2 Bridging Cultures Unit 2 Bridging Cultures Who is she? Where is she now? What kind of girl do you think she is? 2 “ !” Who is Xie Lei ? Who is saying it? What bridges ? Activity 1: Read para1,2 and 8 Q1: Who is Xie Lei? Q2: Who is saying “welcome, Xie Lei!”? Q3: Where do you think the text is from? Xie Lei, a Chinese student majoring in business, 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 a Chinese student, major in business, went to Britain on a year-long exchange programme. I think the foreign friends are welcoming her to experience a new life. Para 8—We will follow Xie Lei’s progress in later editions, but for now, we wish her all the best. Activity 2: Read for detailed information Part 2 (Para.3-7) carefully and fill in the table. Para 3—At first, Xie Lei had to adapt to life in a different country. …she said. “I had to learn how to use public transport and how to ask for things I didn’t know the English names for. When I got lost, I had to ask passers-by for help, but … use public transport ask for things she didn't know the English names for help from passers-by when got lost Para 4—Although some foreign students live in campus accommodation, Xie Lei chose to live with a host family, who can help with her adaption to the new culture. “When I miss home, I feel comforted to have a second family,” Xie Lei said.... a host family Para 5—Another challenge for Xie Lei is the academic requirements. The first time that she had to write an essay, her tutor explained that she must acknowledge what other people had said if she cited their ideas, but that he mainly wanted to know what she thought! Xie Lei was confused because…. Her tutor advised her to read lots of information in order to form a wise opinion of her own. 第一次写论文时，她的导师向她解释说，如果引用他人的观点就必须要注明，不过他主要还是想了解她本人的观点。 her tutor read Para 6—Xie Lei also found many courses included students’ participation in class as part of the final result. Students need to generate ideas, offer examples, … as well as give presentations.…My presentation on traditional Chinese art was a great success. her tutor read class presentation traditional Chinese art a display of ideas Tips on analyzing sentences Activity 4: Read to analyze Scan and circle the words to trace the changes of Xie Lei’s feelings. 6 months ago at first academic challenge after a few weeks halfway through... live with a host family Time Emotional state excited but nervous lonely / helpless / lost/ homesick confused surprised & confident comforted feel at home Xie Lei is experiencing culture shock! Culture shock refers to feelings of uncertainty, confusion, or anxiety that people may experience when moving to a new country or experiencing a new culture or surroundings. honeymoon acceptance From xl’s case we could see as time goes by, all of these negative feelings will give way to some positive feelings. Culture shock is a condition that affects people who travel to a country different from their own. The term describes a traveler's feelings of bewilderment when the environment and culture change from the one that he or she is familiar with. The unfamiliar surroundings, foreign language and strange habits of a new country can all contribute to a feeling of uneasiness and confusion. 13 adaptation to a whole new life learn to_________________; learn to_______________________; asked for _____________________ loneliness lived with ___________ writing an essay got help from _______ ; _______a lot to prepare participating in_______and giving________ gave presentation on__________________ Challenges What Xie Lei did Daily life Academic requirements traditional Chinese art her tutor read class presentation a host family use public transport ask for things she didn't know the English names for help from passers-by when got lost What helped Xie Lei adapt to the life abroad ? Learning new things and asking for help and suggestions helped Xie Lei adapt to the life abroad. What helped Xie Lei adapt to the life abroad ? to engage in the new culture and involve in social activities share Chinese culture input output What Chinese culture did Xie Lei share abroad ? Chinese cuisine Chinese art What bridges ? a cultural messenger culture shocks to engage in the new culture and involve in social activities share Chinese culture a bridge of culture I am not the same, having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world. --Mary Anne Radmacher Bridging Cultures A. noun. B. verb. Mean? To experience a different culture from one’s own. 18 Suppose you were Xie Lei, you were invited by your school to deliver a speech to share your experience and feelings in the UK. Activity 3 homework: writing Dear fellow students, I feel it a great honor to deliver a speech about my life in the UK as an exchange student. 6 months ago, … That’s all for my speech. Thank you! Summary Six months ago, Xie Lei boarded a plane for London . It was the first time that she 1.__________(leave) home. She went to a university to study for a business qualification and chose the exchange programme because she wanted to learn about 2. __________( globe ) business. She was 3._________(ambition) to set up a business after graduation. At first, Xie Lei had to adapt to life in a different country. She chose to live with a host family，who can help with her 4. ______________( adapt) to the new culture. When she missed home, she felt 5. ____________(comfort) to have a second family. Also Xie Lei had to satisfy academic requirements. Her tutor told her to acknowledge 6. ________other people had said if she cited their ideas, and advised her to read lots of information in order to form 7._______wise opinion of her own. Now halfway through her exchange year, Xie Lei felt much more at home in the UK. She said 8.___________(engage) in British culture had helped and that she had 9._________________( involve ) in social activities. She also said while learning about business, she was acting as a cultural messenger building a bridge 10. __________the two countries. had left global ambitious adaptation comforted what a engaging been involved between Thanks 21 $$