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新人教版高中英语选择性必修二Unit2 Bridging Cultures
Reading and Thinking
Do you know some famous universities in the world?
the United States
Harvard University
哈佛大学
Yale University
耶鲁大学
Lead-in
Do you know some famous universities in the world?
the United Kingdom
Cambridge University
剑桥大学
Oxford University
牛津大学
Lead-in
Do you want to study abroad?
Lead-in
What life will it be?
feelings
problems
excited
curious
ambitious
hopeful
homesickness
cultural shock
language barrier
academic difficulties
puzzled
lost
confused
shocked
Lead-in
Lead-in
What do you think of the life of an exchange student?
Some true experiences
Lead-in
Lead-in
What do you think of the life of an exchange student?
rewarding
challenging
cross-cultural
confident
brave
persistent
Predicting
What will be talked about in the passage?
?
Cultural bridges
Para 1
An introduction of Xie Lei
Reading for structure
Para 2
Why to choose the exchange programme
Paras. 3-4
The challenges in daily life
Reading for structure
Paras. 5-6
The challenges in academic requirements
Reading for structure
Para 7
The present situations
Reading for structure
Para 8
wishes
Para 1 Six months ago, 19-year-old Xie Lei said goodbye to her family and friends and boarded a plane for London. It was the first time that she had left China. “I was very excited but also quite nervous. I didn’t know what to expect.” Xie Lei recalled.
WELCOME,XIE LEI BUSINESS STUDENT BUILDING BRIDGES“欢迎你,谢蕾!”商科学生搭建文化交流的桥梁
1.19-year-old 19岁的
board v.上船(火车、飞机)
It is/was the first time that sb +have/had done
这是某人第一次做某事(句子中的谓语要用完成时态)
expect v.期待
半年前,19岁的谢蕾告别了家人朋友,登上了去伦敦的飞机。这是她第一次离开中国。“我很兴奋,也很紧张。不知道会发生什么。” 谢蕾回忆道。
Para 1 Six months ago, 19-year-old Xie Lei said goodbye to her family and friends and boarded a plane for London. It was the first time that she had left China. “I was very excited but also quite nervous. I didn’t know what to expect.” Xie Lei recalled.
WELCOME,XIE LEIBUSINESS STUDENT BUILDING BRIDGES“欢迎你,谢蕾!”商科学生搭建文化交流的桥梁
Para 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. “I chose the exchange programme because I wanted to learn about global business and improve my English. My ambition is to set up a business in China after graduation,” she explained.
1.a business qualification 工商管理学历
2.exchange programme 交流项目
global adj.全球的
set up 建立=establish
graduation n.毕业
graduate from 从……毕业
谢蕾在中国一所大学攻读商科,来我校参加为期一年的交流项目。之所以选择这个交流项目,是因为我想了解全球商务,并提高我的英语水平。我的志向是毕业后在中国创办一家企业。”她解释道。
Para 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. “I chose the exchange programme because I wanted to learn about global business and improve my English. My ambition is to set up a business in China after graduation,” she explained.
Para 3 At first, Xie Lei had to adapt to life in a different country. “You have to get used to a whole new life.” she said. “I had to learn how to use public transport公共交通 and how to ask for things I didn’t know the English names for. When I got lost, I had to ask passers-by for help, but people here speak fast and use words I’m not familiar with. I ask them to repeat themselves a lot!”
1.adapt to 适应
get used to doing sth 习惯于做
whole adj.全部的
get lost 迷路
ask sb for help 向某人求助
be familiar with 对……熟悉
repeat v.重复
起初,谢蕾不得不去适应异国他乡的生活。“你必须习惯全新的生活。”她说,“我得学会使用公共交通,学会要到我不知道英文名称的东西。迷路时,我得向路人求助,但是这里的人讲话语速很快,而且使用的是我不熟悉的单词。我老是让他们重复!”
Para 3 At first, Xie Lei had to adapt to life in a different country. “You have to get used to a whole new life.” she said. “I had to learn how to use public transport and how to ask for things I didn’t know the English names for. When I got lost, I had to ask passers-by for help, but people here speak fast and use words I’m not familiar with. I ask them to repeat themselves a lot!”
Para 4 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. “When I miss home, I feel comforted to have a second family,”Xie Lei said. “When there’s something I don’t know or understand, I can ask them.
1.foreign adj.外国的
on campus 在校园
accommodation n.住处,住宿
a host family 房东一家人
虽然一些留学生住在学校里,但是谢蕾选择住在寄宿家庭,这有助于她适应异国文化。 “有第二个家,想家时我会得到些安慰。 谢蕾说。“当我有不知道或不理解的事情时,我可以咨询他们。
Para 4 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. “When I miss home, I feel comforted to have a second family,”Xie Lei said. “When there’s something I don’t know or understand, I can ask them.
They are also keen to learn about China. Laura, the daughter of my host family, wants to study in China in the future. We take turns to cook each evening. They really love my stir-fried tomatoes and eggs! Laura says she always feels hungry when she smells it, so I taught her how to cook it, too.”
1.be keen to do sth 热衷于做
2.take turns to do sth 轮流做某事
stir-fried tomatoes and eggs
番茄炒蛋
他们对中国也很感兴趣,我房东的女儿劳拉将来想到中国求学。我们每晚轮流做饭,他们真的很爱吃我做的番茄炒蛋!劳拉说,每次闻到香味,她就感到饥肠辘辘,于是我教她做这道菜。”
They are also keen to learn about China. Laura, the daughter of my host family, wants to study in China in the future. We take turns to cook each evening. They really love my stir-fried tomatoes and eggs! Laura says she always feels hungry when she smells it, so I taught her how to cook it, too.”
Para 5 Another challenge for Xie Lei is the academic requirements. The first time that she had to write an essay, her tutor导师 explained that she must acknowledge what other people had said if she cited引用 their ideas, but that he mainly wanted to know what she thought! Xie Lei was confused because she thought she knew less than other people. Her tutor advised her to read lots of information in order to form a wise opinion of her own.
1.challenge n.挑战
academic requirements 学业要求
acknowledge v.承认,认可
confused adj.困惑的
less than 少于
read lots of information 大量阅读
in order to do
为了做某事
form a wise opinion of one's own
形成自己睿智的观点
谢蕾面临的另一个挑战是学业要求。第一次写论文时,她的导师跟她解释说,如果引用别人的观点就一定要注明,不过他主要还是想了解她本人的观点!谢蕾困惑不解,因为她觉得自己懂得没有别人多。她的导师建议她广泛阅读文献,形成自己睿智的观点。
Para 5 Another challenge for Xie Lei is the academic requirements. 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! Xie Lei was confused because she thought she knew less than other people. Her tutor advised her to read lots of information in order to form a wise opinion of her own.
Para 6 Xie Lei also found many courses included students’ participation in class as part of the final result. Students need to generate ideas, offer examples, apply concepts, and raise questions, as well as give presentations.
1.include students' participation in class
包含学生的课堂参与
final result 最终成绩
generate ideas
形成想法
raise questions 提出问题
as well as 以及
give presentations 进行展示
此外,谢蕾发现很多课程的最终成绩都包含学生的课堂参与。学生需要形成观点、提供例子、运用概念、提出问题并且还要进行展示。
Para 6 Xie Lei also found many courses included students’ participation in class as part of the final result. Students need to generate ideas, offer examples, apply concepts, and raise questions, as well as give presentations.
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. “My presentation on traditional Chinese art was a great success, which boosted my confidence,”she said. “I’ll use these skills back home for presentations. They’ll help me build a strong business in the future.”
1.at first 首先
have no idea 不知道
success n.成功
successful adj.成功的
boost my confidence
增强我的自信
刚开始的时候,谢蕾不知道该说些什么。但令她惊喜的是仅仅几周时间,她就能在课堂上大胆发言了。 “我的中国传统艺术展示非常成功,这提升了我的自信心。”她说,“回国后,我会将这些技能运用到展示中,帮助我未来打造一家强大的企业。”
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. “My presentation on traditional Chinese art was a great success, which boosted my confidence,”she said. “I’ll use these skills back home for presentations. They’ll help me build a strong business in the future.”
Para 7 Now halfway through her exchange year, Xie Lei feels much more at home in the UK. What seemed strange before now appears quite normal to her. “Engaging in British culture has helped,” she said. “As well as studying hard, I’ve been involved in social activities.
1.halfway 在……的中间
2.much more 更
appear v.出现;显得
normal adj.正常的
一年的交换生生涯现已过半,谢蕾感觉在英国过得轻松自如多了。 以前看似奇怪的事情现在对她来说显得十分平常。“融入英国文化使我受益匪浅。”她说,“努力学习之余我还参加了一些社交活动。
Para 7 Now halfway through her exchange year, Xie Lei feels much more at home in the UK. What seemed strange before now appears quite normal to her. “Engaging in British culture has helped,” she said. “As well as studying hard, I’ve been involved in social activities.
British people are fascinated by our culture and eager to learn more about it, so I’m keen to share my culture with them. While I’m learning about business, I’m also acting as a cultural messenger building a bridge between us.”
1.be fascinated by 着迷于
be eager to do sth渴望做某事
be keen to do sth 热衷于做某事
share sth with sb
act as
act as 担任…角色
cultural messenger 文化信使
英国人对我们的文化十分着迷,渴望了解更多中国文化,因此我也乐于同他们分享。攻读商科的同时,我也扮演着文化使者的角色,在中外文化之间架起一座桥梁。”
British people are fascinated by our culture and eager to learn more about it, so I’m keen to share my culture with them. While I’m learning about business, I’m also acting as a cultural messenger building a bridge between us.”
我们会在随后的几期中跟踪报道谢蕾的进展情况,但现在我们祝她一切顺利。
Para 8 We will follow Xie Lei’s progress in later editions, but for now, we wish her all the best.
Activity 3: Read for detailed information(3-6)
adaptation to a whole new life learn to_________________;
learn to_______________________;
asked for _____________________
loneliness lived with ___________
writing an essay got help from _______ ;
_______a lot to prepare
participating in_______and giving________ gave presentation
on__________________
Challenges
What Xie Lei did
Daily life
Academic
requirements
traditional Chinese art
her tutor
read
class
presentation
a host family
use public transport
ask for things she didn't know the English names for
help from passers-by when I got lost
new approaches to teaching and learning
be involved in social activities
Solutions
Adaptation to the British culture
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