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UNIT 2 BRIDGING CULTURES
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[核心单词] complex recall qualification
ambition adaptation comfort cite
participation presentation engage involve
zone motivate expectation applicant
firm exposure insight departure
setting grasp expense behave
surroundings mature depress strengthen
deny optimistic gain cooperate
angle belt initiative sincerely
budget logical outcome
[单元语法] 复习名词性从句
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[重点短语] participate in, speak up, engage in, be/get involved in, comfort zone, cost an arm and a leg, side with, as far as I know, in summary, generally speaking
[重点句型] 1.It is/was the first/second/...time (that)...
2.状语从句的省略
3.动词-ing短语作主语
[写作任务] 关于出国学习的议论文
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[Preparation]
apply for universities 申请大学
apply for a visa 申请签证
intercultural adj. 跨文化的
personal statement 个人陈述
language requirement 语言要求
academic performance 学业成绩
CV/resume 履历,简历
be admitted to/into... 被……录取
book a ticket for a flight 订机票
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[Study]
major n. 专业
elective course/lecture 选修课程
prior course 预科
write papers 写论文
credit n. 学分
compulsory course 必修课程
group work(课堂的)小组讨论; 小组作业
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[Life]
join clubs 加入俱乐部
a host family 寄宿家庭
culture shock 文化冲突
campus accommodation 大学宿舍
meet various challenges 遇到各种挑战
overcome homesickness 克服思乡之情
take part in social activities 参加社会活动
adaptation to a whole new life 适应全新的生活
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[Communication]
share one's own culture with... 和……分享自己的文化
act as a cultural messenger 充当文化信使
cultural exchange 文化交流
build a bridge between nations 建立国与国之间的桥梁
cultural ambassador 大使
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话题
佳句 1.A smile is a universal language that can facilitate cultural communication in many situations.
微笑是一种通用语言,在许多情况下都能促进文化交流。
2.It's important to adapt your communication style when you engage with people from different cultural backgrounds. 当与来自不同文化背景的人交流时,调整你的沟通风格是很重要的。
3.Language barriers can be a significant challenge in cultural communication, but they are not insurmountable. 语言障碍可能是文化交流中的一个重大挑战,但它们并非不可克服。
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Period 1 Reading and Thinking
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精读课文 语篇理解
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自查语基 知能落实
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内
容
索
引
创意课堂 点面突破
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课堂微练 即时检验
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精读课文 语篇理解
PART
01
第一部分
11
What does the passage mainly talk about?
A.Xie Lei's study habits abroad.
B.Xie Lei's life and study in London.
C.Xie Lei's university and her tutors.
D.Xie Lei's living conditions in a host family.
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〈教材助读+语基默写〉见分册本
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London
global business
academic
social
British
messenger
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1.What is the meaning of the word “boarded” in the first sentence of paragraph 1?
A.Got on. B.Provided.
C.Lived. D.Took meals.
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2.How did living with a host family help Xie Lei?
A.She saved a lot of money.
B.She ate much British food.
C.She made many foreign friends.
D.She adapted to the new culture.
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3.What can we infer from paragraph 4?
A.Xie Lei was not used to British food.
B.The host family cooked for Xie Lei every day.
C.Xie Lei got on well with the host family.
D.Xie Lei and Laura studied in the same university.
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4.What did Xie Lei think of her life in the UK in the end?
A.It's boring and annoying.
B.It's difficult and confusing.
C.It's unusual and different.
D.It's interesting and colorful.
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1.I had to learn how to use public transport and how to ask for things I didn't know the English names for.(Para.3)
[分析] 本句中的两个“特殊疑问词+动词不定式”结构并列作learn的____________;“I didn't know the English names for”为省略关系代词的_____________从句,修饰先行词things。
[翻译] ____________________________________________________
_________________________
宾语
定语
我得学会如何使用公共交通,学会如何询问我不知道英文名称的东西。
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2.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!(Para.5)
[分析] 句子的主干是“her tutor explained that...”。主句谓语动词explained后面是由but连接的两个that引导的______从句;在第一个______从句中,what引导______从句,if引导__________从句;在第二个______从句中,what引导______从句。
[翻译] ____________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
宾语
宾语
宾语
条件状语
宾语
宾语
她第一次写论文时,她的导师解释说,如果她引用他人的观点就必须要注明,不过导师主要是想了解她本人的观点!
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3.At first, Xie Lei had no idea what she should say, but what surprised her was that she found herself speaking up in class after just a few weeks.(Para.6)
[分析] 本句是由but连接的并列句。在第一个分句中,what引导________从句,解释说明idea的内容;在第二个分句中,what 引导______从句,且在该从句中作______;that引导______从句,在该从句中,found herself speaking up...为“______________________”结构。
[翻译] ____________________________________________________
___________________________________
同位语
主语
主语
表语
find+宾语+宾语补足语
刚开始,谢蕾不知道她该说些什么,但令她惊喜的是,仅仅几周后,她就能在课堂上大胆发言了。
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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 2._________(study) for a business qualification and chose an exchange programme because she wanted to learn about global business. She was 3.__________(ambition) to set up a business in China after graduation.
had left
to study
ambitious
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At first, Xie Lei had to adapt 4.___ life in a different country. She chose to live with a host family, who can help with her 5.___________(adapt) to the new culture. When she missed home, she felt 6.__________(comfort) to have a second family. Also Xie Lei had to satisfy academic requirements. Her tutor told her to acknowledge 7._____ other people had said if she cited their ideas, and advised her to read lots of information in order to form 8.__ wise opinion of her own.
to
adaptation
comforted
what
a
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Now halfway through her exchange year, Xie Lei feels much more at home in the UK. She said 9._________(engage) in British culture had helped and that she had been involved in social 10.___________(activity). She also said while learning about business, she was acting as a cultural messenger building a bridge between the two countries.
engaging
activities
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1.If you are an international exchange student,what should you do when you encounter problems?
___________________________________________
2.What do you think of studying abroad?
___________________________________________
答案:Open answers.
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自查语基 知能落实
PART
02
第二部分
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Ⅰ.阅读词汇·识记
选出与单词对应的汉语释义
1.tutor n. A.(报纸、杂志)一份;(广播、电视节目)一期、一辑;版次
2.messenger n. B.(英国大学中的)助教;导师;家庭教师
3.edition n. C.送信人;信使
答案:1~3.BCA
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Ⅱ.核心词汇·练通
根据语境及汉语提示写出正确的单词
1.a ________ system 一个复杂的系统
2._______ the past 回忆过去
3._____ one's ideas 引用某人的观点
complex
recall
cite
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Ⅲ.拓展词汇·用活
根据提示写出相应的单词
1.______________ [ˌkwɒlIfI'keIʃn] n.(通过考试或学习课程取得的)资格;学历→qualify vt.& vi.(使)具备资格;(使)合格→qualified adj.具备……的学历(或资历);有条件的
2._________ [æm'bIʃn] n.追求的目标;夙愿;野心;抱负→ambitious adj.有野心的;有雄心的
qualification
ambition
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3._________ [ˌædæp'teIʃn] n.适应;改编本→adapt v.适应;改编
4.________ ['kʌmfət] n.安慰;令人感到安慰的人或事物;舒服;安逸 vt.安慰;抚慰→comfortable adj.舒服的→comfortably adv.舒服地
5.______________ [pɑːˌtIsI'peIʃn] n.参加;参与→participate vi.参加;参与→participant n.参加者;参与者
6._____________ [ˌprezn'teIʃn] n.报告;陈述;出示;拿出→present v.提交;颁发;显示n.礼物adj.当前的;在场的
adaptation
comfort
participation
presentation
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7._______ [In'ɡeIdʒ] vi.参加;参与(活动) vt.吸引(注意力、兴趣)→engaged adj.已订婚的;被占用的;使用中的→engagement n.订婚;婚约;约会
8.________ [In'vɒlv] vt.包含;需要;涉及;影响;(使)参加→involvement n.参与;卷入;牵连→involved adj.有关的;卷入的;复杂的
engage
involve
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Ⅳ.重点短语·再现
根据语境及汉语提示填入合适的短语
1.Before leaving for her new job in another city, she had to _______________(向……告别) her friends.
2.With your generous help, I firmly believe that I will _________(适应) the college life as soon as possible.
3.The teacher encourages students to _________ (大声说出来) if they have questions or don't understand the material.
say goodbye to
adapt to
speak up
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4.Only in this way can we live more comfortably and _____________(舒服自在) in beautiful surroundings.
5.Those who want to _______________________________(参加) the competition are supposed to present relevant materials before this Friday.
feel at home
participate in/get involved in
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Ⅴ.重点句型·呈现
根据课文语境及汉语提示补全句子
1.“It is/was the first/second/...time (that)...”意为“这是第一/二/……次……”
________________________________________(这是她第一次离开) China.(Para.1)
It was the first time that she had left
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2.“特殊疑问词+动词不定式”结构
“I was very excited but also quite nervous.I didn't know _______________(会发生什么),” Xie Lei recalled.(Para.1)
3.because引导原因状语从句
I chose the exchange programme _______________________________
_____________________________________(因为我想了解全球商务,并提高我的英语水平).(Para.2)
what to expect
because I wanted to learn about global business and improve my English
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4.although引导让步状语从句
_______________________________________________________(虽然一些留学生住在学校宿舍), Xie Lei chose to live with a host family, who can help with her adaptation to the new culture.(Para.4)
5.同位语从句
At first, Xie Lei had no idea ____________________(她该说些什么), but what surprised her was that she found herself speaking up in class after just a few weeks.(Para.6)
Although some foreign students live in campus accommodation
what she should say
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6.which引导非限制性定语从句
“My presentation on traditional Chinese art was a great success, ____________________________(这增强了我的自信心),” she said.(Para.6)
7.while引导时间状语从句
__________________________________(在我攻读商科的同时), I'm also acting as a cultural messenger building a bridge between us.(Para.7)
which boosted my confidence
While I'm learning about business
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创意课堂 点面突破
PART
03
第三部分
qualification n.(通过考试或学习课程取得的)资格;学历
【经典例句】 She has previous relevant experience, so she has a qualification to do the job.
她之前有过相关的经验,所以她能胜任这份工作。
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(1)have a qualification/qualifications for sth./to do sth.
有……的资格/有资格做某事
(2)qualify v. (使)具备资格; (使)合格
qualify sb. for sth./to do sth. 使某人有……的资格/有资格做某事
(3)qualified adj. 有资格的;合格的
be qualified for sth./to do sth.有……的资格/有资格做某事;胜任……
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【单句语法填空/一句多译】
(1)I have taken part in several similar activities,which will qualify me ____ the voluntary work.
(2)我精通英语,我确信我可以胜任这份工作。
→Having a good command of English, I'm confident that ______________________________________.
→Having a good command of English, I'm confident that ________________________________________________.[应用文写作之申请信]
for
I will be qualified for/to do the job
I will have the qualification for/to do the job
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ambition n.追求的目标;夙愿;野心;抱负
【经典例句】 (教材P14)My ambition is to set up a business in China after graduation.
我的目标是毕业后在中国创办一家企业。
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(1)have an ambition to do sth./of doing sth.
有做某事的愿望
(2)ambitious adj. 有野心的;有雄心的;有抱负的;雄心勃勃的
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[单句语法填空/完成句子]
(1)According to the plan,many __________ (ambition) graduates will be engaged in tutoring children in remote regions.
(2)她有环游世界的雄心,并希望亲自体验不同的文化。
She ___________________________________________ and experience different cultures personally.
ambitious
has an ambition to travel around the world
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adaptation n.适应;改编本
【经典例句】 Taking some online courses of spoken Chinese can be helpful for you to make an adaptation to the Chinese language environment.
参加一些在线汉语口语课程可以帮助你适应中国的语言环境。
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(1)make an adaptation to... 适应……
(2)adapt vi. 适应;适合
vt. 使适应;改编,改写
adapt (oneself) to (doing)...
(使自己)适应(做)……
adapt...for... 把……改编成……
adapt...from... 根据……改编……
be adapted from... 改编自……
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【单句语法填空/完成句子】
(1)I am writing to ask you to help revise our English short play adapted _____ our English text.[应用文写作之求助信]
(2)After achieving success on the big screen, the movie was adapted ____ TV.
(3)我真的希望你能尽快适应新学校,过上愉快的生活。
I do hope that ___________________________________________ as soon as possible and lead a happy life.
from
for
you can adapt (yourself) to the new school
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comfort n.安慰;令人感到安慰的人或事物;舒服;安逸 vt.安慰;抚慰
【经典例句】 The mother comforted her child with a warm hug when he returned home after his first day at school.
当孩子第一天上学回家时,母亲用一个温暖的拥抱安慰他。
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(1)be a comfort to sb. 对某人来说是个安慰
in comfort 舒适地
(2)comfort sb.with sth. 用某物安慰某人
(3)comfortable adj. 舒适的;舒服的
comfortably adv. 舒适地;舒服地
comforting adj. 令人安慰的
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【单句语法填空/同义替换】
(1)(2023·新高考全国卷Ⅱ)This way, everyone can feel more ____________ (comfort) practicing and improving their spoken English together.
(2)The presence of his family was __ comfort to the patient during his long hospital stay.
comfortable
a
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(3)My deskmate noticed my anxiety and gave me a ___________(comfort) smile, which instantly made me more at ease.
(4)After years of hard work, they were finally able to live comfortably.
→After years of hard work, they were finally able to live ___________.
comforting
in comfort
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participation n.参加;参与
【经典例句】 (教材P15)Xie Lei also found many courses included students' participation in class as part of the final result. 谢蕾还发现,很多课程都把学生的课堂参与作为最终成绩的一部分。
(1)participate vi. 参加;参与
participate in... 参加/参与……
(2)participant n. 参加者;参与者
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【单句语法填空/完成句子】
(1)(2023·北京卷)Each week, _____________(participate) will be asked to complete a topic-specific reflection task.
(2)上周末,我参加了一个志愿活动,其中包括照顾养老院的老人。
Last weekend, I ________________________________ which involved caring for old people in a nursing home.[应用文写作之志愿活动]
participants
participated in a voluntary activity
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engage vi.参加;参与(活动)
vt.吸引(注意力、兴趣)
【经典例句】 I am going to engage myself in reading history books for I want to major in history in college.
我将致力于阅读历史书,因为我想在大学主修历史。
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(1)engage (sb./oneself) in (doing) sth.(使某人)参与(做)某事
engage with 交战;与……接触;与……建立密切关系
(2)engaged adj. 已订婚的;被占用的;使用中的
be engaged to sb. 与某人订婚
be engaged in 从事于;忙于
(3)engagement n. 订婚;婚约;约会
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【单句语法填空/句式升级】
(1)(2024·浙江卷1月)In the course of a couple of hours, he showed me just how much one can gain from traveling with an open mind, and a willingness to engage _____ locals from all walks of life.
(2)She is engaged ___ a wonderful man who she met during her studies abroad.
(3)Although I am engaged in my homework, I still spare half an hour to read the English newspaper every day.
→_________________________, I still spare half an hour to read the English newspaper every day.(形容词短语作状语)
with
to
Engaged in my homework
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involve vt.包含;需要;涉及;影响;(使)参加
【经典例句】 It is good for you to participate in more activities, which involve teamwork and interactions with other students.
参加更多活动对你来说有好处,这些活动涉及团队合作和与其他同学之间的互动。
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(1)involve sb.in (doing) sth.
使某人参与(做)某事;将某人牵涉到(做) 某事中
involve doing sth. 需要/包括做某事
(2)involved adj. 卷入的,参与的;复杂的
get/be involved in 参与;卷入;与……有关联
involvement n. 参与;介入;投入
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【单句语法填空/完成句子】
(1)(2024·北京卷) Since there are many factors _________(involve) in the pairing process, not all students who sign up will be matched with a partner.
(2)Running for Students' Union president involves ______(do) campaign work like making posters, giving speeches, and connecting with classmates.
involved
doing
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(3)(2022·浙江卷1月)在这个节日,我参与了从戏剧表演到艺术作品展览的各种精彩活动。
At the festival, I _____________________________________________
________________ from drama performance to art works exhibition.[应用文写作之艺术活动介绍]
got involved in/involved myself in a wide range of amazing activities
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“It is/was the first/second/...time (that)...”意为“这是第一/二/……次……”
【经典例句】 (教材P14)It was the first time that she had left China.
这是她第一次离开中国。
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(1)It/This/That is the first/second/...time (that) sb. have/has done sth.这/那是某人第一/二/……次做某事。
It/This/That was the first/second/...time (that) sb. had done sth.这/那是某人第一/二/……次做某事。
(2)It's time (for sb.) to do sth.
该是(某人)做某事的时候了。
It's (about/high) time (that)...did/should do sth. 该是……做某事的时候了。
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【完成句子/一句多译】
(1)这是他第二次被邀请参加如此重要的会议。
____________________________________________________________ such an important meeting.
(2)该是我们采取有效措施来阻止环境污染的时候了。
→__________________________________________________ to stop environmental pollution.
→__________________________________________________________ to stop environmental pollution.[应用文写作之环境保护]
It/This is the second time (that) he has been invited to attend
It is high time for us to take effective measures
It is high time that we took/should take effective measures
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课堂微练 即时检验
PART
04
第四部分
Ⅰ.品句填词
1.Looking at these photos, Grandma Goodie r________ the happy time they had spent together.
2.The teacher's vivid description of the abstract concept e_______ all the students' attention in class yesterday.
3.He is junior to me in age, but senior to me in ______________(资格).
ecalled
ngaged
qualification
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4.(2022·新高考全国卷Ⅰ) He always p____________ to the best of his ability in whatever they were doing.
5.I feel greatly honoured to give a p____________ about the Mid-Autumn Festival, one of the most important traditional Chinese festivals.
6.(北师大选必二U5)This soon led her to discover more ________(复杂的) words and changed her thinking process.
articipated
resentation
complex
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7.With my classmates siding with me and ___________(安慰) me, I became increasingly optimistic.
8.Before embarking on my overseas study journey, I was offered good suggestions on how to make an ___________(适应) to foreign surroundings.
comforting
adaptation
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Ⅱ.词块运用
1.Having completed her Ph.D, she _____________________________
(有资格教学) at the university level.
2.She ____________________________________________(有成为一名职业歌手的雄心).
has qualifications/is qualified to teach
has an ambition to become a professional singer
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3.An open-minded person is capable of __________________________________(适应不熟悉的环境), which is a good quality.
4.I sincerely invite you to _______________________________(参加) the “National Day” English speaking competition.
5.If you thought that wasn't fair, why didn't you _________(大声说出来)?
adapting to unfamiliar conditions
participate in/get involved in
speak up
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Ⅲ.根据汉语提示并使用本部分句式结构完成下面的小短文
I'm Tom, an exchange student now studying in China. It's a great honor for me to share my experience. I have chosen to study in China 1.____________________________________________________________________________(因为我坚信在中国留学益处良多;because引导原因状语从句).
because I hold the firm belief that studying in China brings great benefits
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First of all, I certainly become more independent. 2.________________________________________________[这是我第一次离开我的家人;It is/was the first/second/...time(that)...].Therefore, I had to learn 3.____________________________________(如何适应新环境;“特殊疑问词+动词不定式”结构) all by myself. Besides, I harvest precious friendship. 4.___________________________________
_________ (尽管一开始我遇到了一些困难;although引导让步状语从句), the friendly teachers and classmates offered me timely help. For example, the first time I went to the canteen, I was at loss how to order food.
It was the first time that I had left my family
how to adapt to the new environment
Although I came across some difficulties
at first
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5._______________________________________(当我漫无目的地四处闲逛时;while引导时间状语从句),one of my new classmates came forward and helped me and then we became best friends. Most importantly, exposed to the long and glorious history of China, I have gained greater insights into the world and gained a global perspective.
In a word, challenging as it is, studying abroad takes me out of my comfort zone, 6._________________________________________(这让我的生活变得更好了;which引导非限制性定语从句).
While I was wandering aimlessly around
which has changed my life for the better
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