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Breaking Boundaries
Unit 4 · Starting Out
外研版 · 选择性必修二
1. Recognise and understand six core words: boundary, geographical, language, cultural, unfair, break, global village.
2. Use a simple sentence frame to express a personal boundary experience.
3. Explain in simple terms why boundaries should be broken and how this connects to the idea of a global village.
Learning objective
boundary = 界限
Something that blocks us or divides us.
Is a closed door a boundary? 🤔
Can we BREAK it?
BREAK the boundary! 💥
speak out / communicate
mutual understanding
keep learning
put yourself into others’ shoes
…
How did you break the boundaries?
Activity 1
Watch the video and pay attention to numbers.
What is used in the video to illustrate(阐述) a global issue?
statistics examples
charts pictures
2. Which figure of speech(修辞手法) is used in the video?
Let’s first imagine our world as a village
analogy (类比)
global village
(地球村)
What message do you think the video conveys?
In today’s world, the global population is growing ________(fast/slowly) and we are connected more __________(closely/far) but there are still _______(small/large) population suffering from all kinds of problems.
fast
closely
large
STARTING OUT:
Activity 2. Look at the pictures and answer the questions.
1) What kind of problem do the people have in each picture?
boundaries in language
boundaries in manners
boundaries in geography
boundaries in language
boundaries in manner/ culture
boundaries in geography
The people in the three pictures are experiencing boundaries in language , culture and geography respectively. 分别地.
These boundaries might cause issues such as misunderstanding, cultural shock.
Which of these problems have you experienced? Give an example
3 mins
culture shock(文化冲击)
Despite these boundaries, people around the world still have the same desire for peace, health and happiness.
Boundaries Around Us
( From the World to Us)
My Boundary Story ✋
I have met a
______
boundary.
I felt
______
.
Share your experience with the class!
40%
of global wealth →1 individual
31people
→ no access to clean drinking water
UNFAIR! 😡
Review
💰 40% → 1 person | 💧 31 people → no clean water
These boundaries are STILL there.
We need to BREAK them.
How to BREAK the Boundaries? 🔨
✈️
Geographical Boundaries
Use Technology / Travel
Connect with others or visit new places.
Bridge physical distances.
📚
Language Boundaries
Learn the Language
Master the tools for communication.
Communicate authentically.
🤝
Cultural Boundaries
Learn & Respect
Understand and appreciate different cultures.
Foster mutual understanding.
Which world do you want?
A World with Boundaries
A Global Village
Anyway, we are in a globe, that’s why we connect tightly.
Pulling one hair can move the whole body.
Homework
1.Review what we have learnt today
2.Preview what we will learn tomorrow
Next Time...
People who truly break boundaries.
Thank you! 👏
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