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Unit 2 Bridging Cultures
Reading and Thinking
“WELCOME, XIE LEI!”
BUSINESS STUDENT BUIDING BRIDGES
By the end of this period, you will be able to:
Summarize the main idea of each paragraph and analyse the structure of the passage;
figure out how Xie Lei helped to build bridges between China and the UK;
express your idea on the given topic through understand long sentences;
Learning objectives
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CONTENTS
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While-reading
Summary
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Lead in
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Language Points
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Assessment
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Homework
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What can you think of when you look at these pictures?
Summary
Studying abroad
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Besides studying abroad, what other kinds of lives in abroad do you konw?
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Watch the video & answer 3 questions
① What do you think of this young man in this vedio?
② Which foreign university is he studying at?
③ Who is the other earlier Chinese international student mentioned in the video?
Summary
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Why study abroad?
1. Enhance language proficiency and immerse yourself in mastering foreign languages
2. Exposure to diverse cultures and broadening international perspectives
3. Learn from high-quality educational resources abroad to enhance competitiveness
Summary
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Do you know who the was the first Chinese international students ?
Ronghong
容闳 (中国近代史上首位留学美国的学生) 广东香山县南屏村(今珠海市南屏镇)人,中国近代著名的教育家、外交家和社会活动家。容闳是第一个毕业于美国耶鲁大学的中国留学生,是中国留学生事业的先驱,被誉为“中国留学生之父”。 在清末洋务运动中,他因促成并且经理了两件大事而彪炳史册:建成了中国近代第一座完整的机器厂—上海江南机器制造局;组织了第一批官费赴美留学幼童。
Summary
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Do you know who the was the first Chinese international students ?
“留学”一词为“留学生”的省略,最早出自日本。唐朝时期,日本政府为了学习中国的先进文化,多次派学生来唐学习。“留学生”一词,沿用至今。
🎓 1872-1875年赴美幼童
1872年,在李鸿章和曾国藩的声援下,我国第一批留学人员踏上赴英、美留学之旅,前后共四批人选,总共120人,大部分人回国后,都为国家作出了关键的奉献,包含詹天佑、唐绍仪、叶祖珪、林曾泰、刘步蟾等人。
Summary
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Activity1: According to the title and pictures, predict what the text is going to tell us .
“Welcome, Xie Lei!” BUSINESS STUDENT BUILDING BRIDGES
Who?
How ?
What ?
The text is mainly about and she
build bridges between China and the UK;
Xie Lei
how
Summary
While-reading
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Activity1: Read the whole text quickly and match the main ideas.
Para. 1
Para. 4
Para. 5
Para. 3
Para. 2
Xie Lei chose to live with a host family.
Xie Lei left China for London.
Xie Lei took a year-long exchange programme.
Xie Lei feels at home now.
Xie Lei met challenges in academic requirements.
Summary
Para. 6
Para. 7
Para. 8
Xie Lei began speaking up and giving presentations.
Xie Lei tried to adapt to the new life.
Best wishes for Xie Lei.
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Activity3: Read for details
Who was Xie Lei?
Xie Lei
a _______ ,majoring in ________________
student
business
where?
who?
__________
went to Britain
__________________________
a year-long exchange programme
Para.1
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Activity3: Read for details
reasons
to learn about global business
to improve her English
to set up a business in China after graduation
What is the reasons for choosing exchange programme?
Para.1-2
Summary
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1. Why did Xie Lei have the following feelings during her year studying abroad?
2. Make sentences using “Xie Lei felt/feels ... because ...” according to the article.
Activity4: Read following parts to trace Xie Lie’s feelings
excited
nervous
confused
comforted
surprised
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Summary
because it was the first time that she had left China;
because she didn't know what to expect.
because she lived with a host family.
because she did not know how to form her own opinions.8
because she found herself speaking up in class after just a few weeks;
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Activity4: Read following parts to trace Xie Lie’s feelings
confident
feel at home
Summary
because her presentation on traditional Chinese art was a great success.
because what seemed strange before now appears quite normal to her.
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Activity4: Read for details----What challenges did she face?
Summary
Challenges What Xie Lei did?
Daily life adaptation to a whole new life 1.learn to use public transport;
2.learn to ask for things she didn’t know the English names for;
3.asked for help from passers-by when got lost.
loneliness lived with a host family
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Activity4: Read for details----What challenges did she face?
Summary
Challenges What Xie Lei did?
Academic requirements writing an essay 1.got help from her tutor; 2.read a lot to prepare
participating in class and giving presentation gave presentation on traditional Chinese art
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Activity4: Read for details----What opportunities did she face?
Learn about business
Summary
act as a cultural messenger
How has she helped to build bridges between China and the UK?
in the host family
exchange cooking methods
in class
in the host family
spread traditional Chinese art
share culture with British people
Lead in
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Activity4: Read for language
Try to understand long sentence by analyzing its structure.
Understand long sentences
English structures are different from those in Chinese, but you can figure out what a long sentence means by following a few simple steps.
(1). Decide if the sentence is compound (look for and, but, or, etc.) or complex (look for who, when, where, etc.).
(2). Find the main clause if it is a complex sentence.
(3). Look for modifiers.
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Activity4: Read for language
compound / complex sentence
A compound sentence(并列句) contains two or more independent clauses (that is, clauses that can stand on their own as sentences) joined by a conjunction such as and, or, and but.
A complex sentence(复合句) has one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses (that is, clauses that cannot stand on their own as sentences; these can include adverbial clauses such as those beginning with words like although and after, relative clauses beginning with words like who, which, and that, and noun clauses).
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Activity4: Read for language
Understand long sentences
- Analyse the structure in the underlined sentences. Use the tip for help.
- step 1: Decide if the sentence is compound (look for and, but, or, etc.) or complex (look for who, when, where, etc.).
例句分析:
I had to learn how to use public transport and how to ask for things I didn't know the English names for.
1:learn后由and连接的两个宾语(非宾语从句)
2:省略了which(作宾语)的定语从句,修饰things
- 结论:complex sentence(复合句)
- 提示:通过标志词确定句子类型
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Activity4: Read for language
Understand long sentences
Understand long sentences
- Analyse the structure in the underlined sentences. Use the tip for help.
分析步骤:
1. 通过标志词确定句子类型
2. 确定句子主干/主句
3. 去除修饰语
例句:
① Although some foreign students live in campus accommodation, Xie Lei chose to live with a host family, who can help with her adaptation to the new culture.
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!
③ At first, Xie Lei had no idea what she should say, but what surprised her was that
Lead in
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Activity4: Read for language
Understand long sentences
Analyse the structure in the underlined sentences. Use the tip for help.
分析步骤:
1. 通过标志词确定句子类型
2. 确定句子主干/主句
3. 去除修饰语
Although some foreign students live in campus accommodation, Xie Lei chose to live with a host family, who can help with her adaptation to the new culture.
详细分析:
although引导的让步状语从句 :Although some foreign students live in campus accommodation
主句 :Xie Lei chose to live with a host family
who引导的定语从句,修饰a host family :who can help with her adaptation to the new culture
结论:complex(复合句)
Lead in
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brave
positive
ambitious
determined
confident
adaptable
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Q1:What qualities do you think the Xie Lei has?
Summary
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Critical thinking
Q2:How has Xie Lei helped to build bridges between China and the UK?
Summary
AS well as studying in the UK, she acts as a cultural messenger sharing Chinese culture with people around her by giving a presentation on traditional Chinese art and sharing her cooking.
Post-reading
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Summary
Summarize the main idea.
The article is about how a Chinese girl, Xie Lei, manages to adapt to a new life in the UK and meet the academic requirements as an exchange student. Apart from that, the article also talks about how Xie Lei acts as a cultural messenger building a bridge between China and the UK.
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Discussion
If you have a chance to attend a student exchange program, how will you build bridges between China and other foreign countries?
Language points
1.I was very excited but also quite nervous. I didn’t know what to expect,” Xie Lei recalled.(谢蕾回忆道:“我既兴奋又紧张,完全不知道会面临什么。”)
(1)recall doing sth 回忆做过某事(❌ 不能说 recall to do sth)
例:I can’t recall seeing this movie before.
(2) recall that + 从句 回想……
例:She recalled that she had left her keys at home.
(3)recall sb/sth (to sth) 使某人/某物回忆起;召回
例:The old photo recalled her to her happy childhood.
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
(一) 用 recall 的适当形式填空
1. He ________ (recall) that he had ever lived in the small town for five years.
2. The manager ordered that all the faulty machines ________ (recall) at once.
3. My grandfather has a very good ________ (recall) for faces.
4. She spent a long time ________ (recall) the name of her primary school teacher.
recalled
should be recalled
recall
recalling
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◆完成句子
1. 读后续写之触发回忆,推动情节
原句:Staring at the old handmade doll,Lily during the summer vacation many years ago.
莉莉看着这个古老的手工娃娃,回忆起多年前暑假和奶奶一起做的娃娃。
recalled making it with her grandma
2.书信/邮件:回顾共同经历(推荐信/感谢信)
原句:I am writing to recommend Li Hua, and I and warm-hearted student in our class.
我写信推荐李华,我记得他在我们班一直是一个有责任心和热心的学生。
recall that he has always been a responsible
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2.Xie Lei is studying for a business qualification at a university in China and has come to our university on a year - long exchange programme.(谢蕾正在中国一所大学攻读商务专业学历,目前在我校参加为期一年的交流项目。)
qualify v.(及物/不及物动词) (使)具备资格;合格;限定
She qualified as a doctor last year.
qualified adj.有资格的;合格的;有限度的
He is a qualified engineer with rich experience.
qualifying adj. 资格赛的;合格的
She won the qualifying round and entered the final.
v.(现在分词) 使合格;取得资格
He is qualifying himself for the position by taking courses.
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
qualification
(一) 用所给词的适当形式填空
1. You need relevant professional ________ (qualify) to get this position.
2. After three years of training, he finally ________ (qualify) as a lawyer.
3. Only those who pass the test are ________ (qualify) to take part in the competition.
4. The ________ (qualify) match will be held next weekend, and the winner will enter the national championship.
qualified
qualified
qualifying
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3.My ambition is to set up a business in China after graduation.
(我的志向是毕业后在中国创业。
n,指远大的理想或目标
派生词ambitious(adj. 有雄心的)。
常用搭配achieve one’s ambition(实现抱负)
have the ambition to do sth(有做某事的志向)
例句:His ambition is to become a world - famous scientist.
(一) 用 ambition 或 ambitious 的适当形式填空
1. My greatest ________ is to travel around the world after graduation.
2. She is an ________ girl who is determined to start her own business.
3. Without hard work, no one can turn their ________ into reality.
4. The young man is ________ for success, so he works 12 hours a day.
ambitious
ambitions
ambitious
活学活用
ambition
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4.She also found that she needed to participate in class discussions actively.(她还发现自己需要积极参与课堂讨论。)
必备搭配
participate in + 活动/事件 参与……
例:All students are encouraged to participate in the sports meeting.
actively participate in 积极参与
例:She actively participates in class discussions to improve her oral English.
派生词
participation n.
take part in one’s participation;active participation
例:Her participation in the project helped it succeed.
participant n. a participant in sth.
例如:He was one of the key participants in the negotiation.
词汇/短语 词性 核心含义 搭配与使用场景 典型例句
participate vi.(不及物动词) 参与;参加(侧重主动参与并发挥作用) 后接宾语必须加 in,多用于正式场合、活动、讨论等 She actively participated in the academic seminar.
take part in 动词短语 参与;参加(侧重投入精力参与群体性活动) 后直接接活动、比赛、会议等,日常和正式场合均可 All the students took part in the school sports meeting.
join v.(及物/不及物动词) 1. 加入(组织、团体、党派)2. 和某人一起(活动) 1. 接组织/团体名称2. 接人 + in + 活动 1. He joined the English club last term.2. Can I join you in the game?
attend v.(及物动词) 出席;参加(侧重“到场”,不强调是否参与其中) 接会议、讲座、课程、婚礼等正式场合的活动 I need to attend an important meeting this afternoon.
近义词用法辨析表
【活学活用】
(一) 用所给词的适当形式填空
1. All the students are expected ________ (participate) in the English speech contest.
2. Her active ________ (participate) in volunteer work won her great respect.
3. There were over 200 ________ (participate) in the international conference.
4. He refused ________ (participate) in the game because of his illness.
to participate
participation
participants
to participante
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participate在作文中的用法:
1. 读后续写之描写主动参与活动,塑造积极的人物形象
搭配:actively participate in / participate eagerly in
例句:
-Seeing the kids preparing for the picnic, Tom stopped his bike and decided to participate in their fun.
2. 通过参与的动作推动情节发展,引出互动或转折
例句:
- When the villagers announced they would rebuild the old bridge, all the young people volunteered to participate in the work, which deepened the bond between them.
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5.Her tutor explained that she must acknowledge what other people had said if she cited their ideas.(导师向她说明,引用他人观点时必须注明出处。)、
及物动词,可表承认事实、认可成就或致谢。
acknowledge one’s mistake(承认错误)
acknowledge sb’s contribution(认可某人的贡献)
例句:He finally acknowledged making a mistake in the project.
高频搭配
- acknowledge sth/doing sth 承认某事/做过某事
- acknowledge that 从句 承认……
- acknowledge sb’s help/efforts 感谢某人的帮助/认可某人的努力
完成句子
1. 他在信中感谢了我给予他的所有帮助。(acknowledge)
→ ________________________________________
2. 这位作家在书中注明了所有引用的来源。(acknowledge)
→ ________________________________________
3. 大家普遍认为,勤奋是成功的关键。(It is acknowledged that...)
→ ________________________________________
He acknowledged all the help I had given him in the letter.
The writer acknowledged all the cited sources in his book.
It is widely acknowledged that hard work is the key to success.
重点句型
1. It was the first time that + 主语 + 过去完成时
含义:这是某人第一次做某事
课文原句:It was the first time that she had left her motherland.
核心变式
It is the first time that + 主语 + 现在完成时(主句时态为一般现在时,从句对应现在完成时,高考时态核心考点)
例句:It is the first time that she has experienced the traditional festival abroad.
It was the + 序数词(second/third...) + time that + 主语 + 过去完成时(替换序数词,表“第几次做某事”)
例句:It was the second time that he had applied for the exchange programme.
高考易错点:主句用 was 从句必须用过去完成时,主句用 is 从句必须用现在完成时,不可混淆时态。
重点句型
2.疑问词 + to do 不定式(作宾语,替代宾语从句)
课文原句:She had no idea what to expect.
核心变式
疑问词 + to do 作主语/表语(突破宾语局限,拓展句子成分,写作加分点)
主语例句:How to adapt to the new study environment is a big challenge for freshmen.
表语例句:The question is which course to choose for the next semester.
介词 + 疑问词 + to do(介词后用该结构替代宾语从句,句式更简洁)
例句:She is confused about what to write in her graduation thesis.
高考考点:该结构与宾语从句的同义转换,如 I don’t know what I should do = I don’t know what to do。
重点句型
3.Although/Though 引导让步状语从句
课文原句:Although some foreign students live in student accommodation, Xie Lei chose to live with a host family.
核心变式
形容词/副词/名词/动词 + as/though + 主语 + 谓语(让步状语从句倒装结构,高考写作高级句型)
例句:
Poor as she was, she never gave up her study.(形容词倒装)
Try as he might, he failed to pass the exam.(动词倒装)
While 引导让步状语从句(正式语体,可与 although 互换,表“尽管”)
例句:While studying abroad costs a lot of money, it is worth the investment
重点句型
4.that/wh- 引导的宾语从句
课文原句:Her tutor explained that she should read lots of different texts that contain different opinions.
核心变式
- wh- 宾语从句的陈述语序(高考必考点,从句必须用“主语+谓语”语序,不可用疑问语序)
错误:He asked me when would I leave for London.
正确:He asked me when I would leave for London.
- it 作形式宾语 + 宾语从句(动词 find/think/consider/make 等后用 it 作形式宾语,从句后置)
例句:We consider it necessary that we should communicate with our host family regularly.
Assessment
How many stars will you give yourself?
Checklist
Master some reading skills,eg. scanning,skimming, detailed-reading,etc.
know the stages of scientific research
master the structure of Problem-Solution pattern
express your idea on the given topic through creative thinking
1.Read the passage and review the words and expressions.
2.Write a summary about Xie Lei’s experience, using at least 5 key parases from the text.
3.Think about what you could do if you face challenges abroad.
HOMEWORK
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