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Handout for reading in B5U2
I am not the same, having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world.
“WELCOME,XIELEI!”
BUSINESS STUDENT BUILDING BRIDGES
Reading and Thinking
Word Bank
recall 回忆 ambition 追求的目标 qualification 资格 academic requirements 学术要求
cite 引用 engage in参与 presentation 报告/演示
Learning objectives
At the end of the class, you are expected to
1. Identify the main idea and the source of the passage.
2. Figure out Xie Lei’s adaptation process and deepen understanding of building bridges.
3. Master a cross-cultural communication strategy and have the awareness of cross-cultural communication .
· Be curious learners
Lead-in - Activity 1 Complete a questionnaire on potential challenges of studying abroad
Questionnaire on Potential Challenges of Studying Abroad
1.If you are going to study abroad, do you think you will meet some challenges?
Yes(Continue to finish question 2 and 3)
No(The end of your questionnaire )
2. In your learning, what do you think will be your top 3 challenges?
Language barriers (listening to lectures, reading, writing)
Unfamiliarity with the teaching and assessment methods
Strict academic standards
Different class atmosphere
Difficulties in using library/academic resources
3. In daily life, what will be your top 3 challenges?
Unaccustomed to the local food
Accommodation-related issues
Inconvenient transportation
loneliness and homesickness
Cultural differences in daily manners
Safety concerns
Language barriers
Activity 2 Make predictions
1. What do you think the article is about?
_______________________________________________________________________________
· Be careful readers
Activity 3 Read for the main idea
Q1:Where do you think the article is from?
A school newspaper A travel journal A science magazine
Q2: What is the main idea of each paragraph? Read and match.
Para.1 Her challenges in class participation
Para.2 Xie Lei coming to study in London
Para.3 Living with a host family to overcome loneliness
Para.4 Her ambitions of choosing the exchange programme
Para.5 Her challenges in adapting to a whole new life
Para.6 Editor’s best wishes to her
Para.7 Her confusion about essay writing
Para.8 Her involvement in social activities
Activity 4 Read for her feelings
Q1: Can you circle the words that show Xie Lei’s feelings.
Q2: Why did she have these feelings? Make sentences using “Xie Lei feels/felt...because ...”.
Activity 5 Read for Xie Lei's solutions to overcome challenges. Girls for table 1; Boys for table 2
Table 1
Daily life
(para.3-4)
challenges
solutions
adaptation to a whole new life
learnt to ________________
learnt to ask for things she didn't know ________________
asked for ________________ when lost
asked people to ________ a lot
loneliness
lived with ______________________
taught Laura ____________________
Table 2
Academic requirements
(para.5-6)
challenges
solutions
essay writing
asked _____________ for help
___________a lot to prepare
class participation
________________in class after a few weeks
gave a presentation on_______________
A tip for cross-cultural communication - Cultural adaptation and sharing make a difference.
· Be critical thinkers
Activity 6 Read for critical thinking
Q1 : What are the bridges?Discuss in groups.
· Be creative learners
Activity 7 Work in groups to have a dialogue with “AI Xie Lei”
· Ask “AI Xie Lei”one question about feelings,seeking advice,exploring culture and looking into the future.
· Evaluate AI’s response from the following aspects: Is it true to the passage? What opinions can we add to it?
· Finalize your dialogue after organizing answers from AI and group members
· Share in class in this way: Our question is ...AI Xie Lei told us... In our opinion, this response was (authentic or insightful) because ... However, ...(your group ideas).
· Assess your progress
Up to now I am able to
Excellent
Good
Not bad
Try harder
1. Retell Xie Lei's experience on an exchange programme in London
2. Understand the meanings of building bridges
2. Have the awareness of cross-cultural communication and master a cross-cultural communication strategy
· Homework
Compulsory homework:
Prepare a presentation about Xie Lei’s experience and the lesson you learned .
Optional homework:
Surf the Internet on the weekends to get more examples about cross-cultural communication and note down useful information.
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