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Unit 2
Culture Shock
Reading
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We drive on the left side of the road.
We set off fireworks to celebrate the Chinese New Year.
The whole family sits around the table and has turkey to celebrate Thanksgiving.
We watch dragon boat races at the Dragon Boat Festival.
We must take off our shoes when we enter people’s homes.
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引爆;燃放烟花
火鸡
脱下
Culture is the language, customs and way of life of the people in a country. Match the pictures with the sentences.
Culture Shock
The situations mentioned above can be called
Let's watch a video about “Culture Shock” and try to figure out the question.
What is culture shock?
Culture shock means a feeling of discomfort(不适), confusion(困惑) or anxiety(焦虑), which people may have when they enter another culture.
Culture Shock
1. Where was Brad last year?
2. Why was he there?
3. What type of text is this passage?
Brad Li is a junior high school student in China. He visited the US on an international exchange last year, and now he is giving a speech about his experience.
Look at the title and introduction. Answer the questions.
In the US.
Because he was on an international exchange visit.
Pre-reading - Predict
A speech script(演讲稿).
Culture shock
Language
Customs
Ways of life
Education
Official language
Chinese
English
French
Spanish
Idioms
/ˈɪdɪəm / (习语)
Transportation
Popular sport
Food
Festivals
Table manners
School
Pre-reading - Predict
Opening: Paragraph(s) _____.
Brad introduced himself and ____________ of his speech.
Closing: Paragraph(s) _____.
Brad shared his feelings about the year in the US--
________ and ___________.
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While-reading - Read for structure
A speech script
Scan the passage to get the main ideas of each part.
the purpose
2-6
the culture shock
7-8
exciting
Body: Paragraph(s) _____.
Brad talked about the life and _________________he
experienced in the US.
valuable
I’m here today to tell you…….
Scan the body part (Para 2-6) and think of the following questions.
While-reading - Read for structure
Is there a topic sentence in this part?
Are there any supporting details? If yes, what are they?
Are there any key words to help you work out the structure quickly?
Guided questions:
While-reading - Read for structure
Detail 1: language (P4)
____________________________________
Detail 2: food (P5)
____________________________________
Detail 3: school (P6)
____________________________________
Structure of body part
Many things were strange to me: the language, the food and even the school.
topic sentence
supporting details
My main problem was with the language.
Another difference was the food.
School was a big shock too.
Tips:
While writing a speech, we need to design a clear structure.
We can use topic sentence and linking words.
While-reading - Read for detailed information
Read paragraph 4 and complete the diagram.
Cause 1:
Cause 2:
People in the US used a lot of idioms.
Cause 3:
Their everyday English is very different from what we learn in China.
Problem:
My main problem was with the language.
example
Everyone spoke so fast.
Tips:
While writing a speech, we can use some examples or evidence to make our ideas persuasive(有说服力的).
dumplings, rice and delicious dishes
Students wear school uniforms.
bread, potatoes and salad
Students wear almost whatever they like. Some have strange hairstyles.
in the US
in China
food
school
While-reading - Read for detailed information
Read paragraph 5-6 and complete the table.
More differences
shopping
payments
table manner
festivals
........
Brainstorm
chopstick
knife and fork
apps
credit card
shop online
shop in the market
the Spring Festival
Christmas
Paragraph Topic sentence Supporting details
7 _________________________________________________________ 1. Playing in the snow in winter
2. _________________________
3. _________________________
4._________________________
8 _________________________________________________________ 1. I understand _____________
___________________________
2. I think about______________
I have many great memories of that year.
Playing baseball
It was an exciting year, and it was a valuable education for me.
Going to a party…
Having a big dinner…
more about
my own culture as well.
Read paragraph 7-8 and fill in the table.
While-reading - Read for detailed information
American culture.
Did Brad deal with culture shock in America successfully? Support your opinions with sentences from his speech.
One possible idea:
I think Brad dealt with culture shock in America quite successfully. At first, he had great difficulty with communication, food and school life. But he did not give up and kept a positive attitude towards the culture shock. For example, he took part in the cultural activities. He had a better understanding of his own culture as well. In the end, he got used to the life in the US and had many great memories of the exchange year.
Anyway, I have many great memories of that year, especially playing in the snow in winter, and playing baseball. At Halloween, I went to a party dressed as Harry Potter. At Thanksgiving, we had a big dinner with a huge turkey. (lines 20-23)
This made me think about my own culture as well. (lines 26-27)
Post-reading - Further thinking
What can we learn from Brad’s experience in dealing with culture shock properly?
Do as the Romans do when in Rome.
It is common to experience culture shock when we first live in another country. It is not only a challenge but also a good chance for us to learn more about a new culture. More importantly, we can spread our Chinese culture to the world.
Rooted in China, eyes on the world!
What can we learn from Brad’s experience in dealing with culture shock properly?
Rooted in China, eyes on the world!
When we compare foreign culture with our own culture, we will have a better understanding of our own culture. So get ready to be an ambassador of Chinese culture (中国文化大使).
Summary - About speech
Opening
Body
Closing
clear
topic sentence
linking words
Structure of a speech
persuasive
features of a speech
evidence
examples
Reading Ⅱ
U2 Culture shock
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Vocabulary
C1. The words in italics explain the meanings of some words on page 19. Find these words to complete the sentences. Change their forms if necessary.
The plan was discussed in an ______________ meeting. (connected with or including two or more countries)
In order to do the job well, he went to a training centre in his _______ time. (time when someone is not working)
Tom was not listening carefully, so he _________ to hear what the teacher said. (was not successful)
Jim will have to work alone this week. Are you sure he can _________? (succeed in doing something, especially something difficult)
5 The project was a real ____________ for everyone who took part in it. (an interesting experience that teaches you something)
international
spare
failed
manage
education
C2. Brad is talking about his stay in the US. Complete his speech with the words from the box. Change their forms if necessary.
especially in one’s spare time manage get used to international
Although I (1)_______________ American food after a few days, I really missed Chinese food. This was(2)____________ true at dinner time.
One day, Mr Hurst suddenly said to me, “Tomorrow is Saturday. Why don’t you cook a Chinese meal for us?” I agreed.
There was a supermarket in town that had (3)_________________ food. Mr Hurst drove me there, and we (4)____________ to buy what we needed for cooking a Chinese meal.
I cooked some dishes that people often eat in China. Mr and Mrs Hurst enjoyed them very much.
Mr and Mrs Hurst really started to like Chinese food after that, so I cooked for them 5)_______________________. That’s one of my favourite memories of my year in the US.
got used to
especially
international
managed
in my spare time
放烟花
脱掉鞋子
一名初中生
做一个关于……的演讲
交换生
承认……
一个大的文化冲击
对某人来说不熟悉
寄宿家庭
在我闲暇时
在某种程度上说
习惯于……
set off fireworks
take off shoes
a junior high school student
give a speech about sth.
an exchange student
admit that + 句子
a big culture shock
be strange to sb.
a host family
in my spare time
to a certain degree
get/be used to sth.
Underline some phrases
13.未能做某事/做某事失败
14.设法做成某事
日常英语
穿校服/制服
也;同时
在万圣节
装扮成
在感恩节
fail to do sth.
manage to do sth.
everyday English
wear uniforms
as well (放句末)
at Halloween
dress as......
at Thanksgiving
Language points
Presentation/Practice
呈现课文中的知识点,这一部分的内容T可根据教学需要灵活处理:既可穿插在第Reading 1的D部分之前处理;也可拎出来在Reading2组集中讲解练习。但总的教学原则是:在文中语境中呈现并讲解新的语言点,边讲边练,学以致用。
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1.admit (v.)承认 (admitted) admission n.承认,准许加入
admit sth. 承认某事
admit doing sth. 承认做某事
admit that +句子
e.g. 他不得不承认错误。
He had to admit the mistake.
e.g. 他不得不承认犯了错误。
He had to admit making the mistake.
◆请用 admit 的正确形式填空
Finally, he ________ stealing the vase.
She failed to gain __________ to the university which she chose.
The ___________ price is £8 for adults.
admitted
admission
admission
2.Though I soon managed to get used to it, I still...
他虽然我很快就设法适应了它,但我仍然
e.g. 我习惯吃辣。
e.g. 汤姆过去常常撒谎(现在不撒谎了)。
e.g. 树木被用来造纸。
get/be used to (doing) sth. 习惯(做)某事
used to do sth. 过去常常做某事
sth. be used to do sth. 某物被用来做……
没头没尾已过去
有头有尾好习惯
有头没尾很被动
I am used to having spicy food.
Tom used to tell lies.
Trees are used to make paper.
3.I failed to understand much in the first few weeks.
前几个星期里我很多都听不明白
Though I soon managed to get used to it, I still...
他虽然我很快就设法适应了它,但我仍然
e.g. 我做芝士蛋糕失败了。
e.g. 我设法安慰了丽莎。
fail to do sth. 做某事失败
manage to do sth. 设法做成某事
Tip: manage 这句话暗含 两个意思:
1. 这件事不容易;
2. 我成功做到了。
◆请用 manage 的正确形式填空
1. My father is an excellent __________.
His company works well under his ___________.
2. I can ________ it on my own.
manager
management
manage
I failed to make a cheese cake.
I managed to comfort Lisa.
4.Their everyday English is different from what we learn in China.
他们的日常英语与我们在中国学习的不同。
e.g. 我们除星期天外每天都工作。
e.g. 给花浇水是我每天的工作。
every day 是一个短语 ; 表频率,每一天;
everyday 是一个单词 ; (adj.) 每天的,日常的;
be different from 与……不同
We work every day except Sunday.
To water the flowers is my everyday job.
尤其是……
专门;特地(表目的)
非常;极其(表程度)
e.g. I love Rome, especially in the spring.
尤其是
I made this cake especially for you.
专门;特地
He is especially busy these days.
= very
5.especially (adv.)
Guess the meaning:
用所给单词的正确形式填空。
1. I am __________ (especial)busy on Sundays.
2. How do you feel when you see the ___________flag of China? China has played a more and more important role in many ____________ events. (nation)
3. __________ (fail) is the mother of success.
4. Two thirds of students failed _________(pass) the test in the mid-term examination.
5. On weekdays now I have been used to ______ up at 6:30 a.m. every day, but I used to _______ _up late. (get)
especially
national
international
Failure
to pass
get
getting
to pass
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6. He always manages ___________ (complete) his work ahead of time.
7. You should admit ________ (make) the mistake.
8. Each language has its own _______ (idiom) that you should pay special attention to.
9. When you go to a foreign country, you will certainly meet _______ shock, and you must respect its _________. There are many ________ differences between two countries. (culture)
to complete
making
idioms
culture
culture
cultural
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1. 他承认偷了那个钱包。
He ___________ ____________ the wallet.
2. 我在空闲时间打篮球。
I play basketball _____ _____ ______ ______.
3. 我父亲身体有些不适。
My father is feeling a little _____ _______ _______.
in my spare time
admitted stealing
under the weather
二、Fill in the blanks with the right forms.
4. 这一天,孩子们要打扮成龙虾的样子,表演一些非常活泼
可爱的节目。
On this day children would ______ ______ the lobster and perform some lively and lovely programmes.
5. 反之,情形也惊人的相似。
The inverse was surprisingly true ______ ________.
6. 如果你做到了这一点,你的状态就会很好。
If you ________ _____ do that, you'll be in good shape.
as well
dress as
manage to
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