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BRIDGING CULTURES
默写练习(一) Reading and Thinking
一、核心词汇写对
1.complex adj. 复杂的;难懂的;(语法)复合的
2.recall vt.& vi. 记起;回想起
3.cite vt. 引用;引述
二、拓展词汇记牢
1.qualification 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.ambition n.追求的目标;夙愿;野心;抱负→ambitious adj.有野心的;有雄心的
3.adaptation n.适应;改编本→adaptv.适应;改编
4.comfort 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.participation n.参加;参与→participate vi.参加;参与→participant n.参加者;参与者
6.presentation n.报告;陈述;出示;拿出→present v.提交;颁发;显示n.礼物adj.目前的;在场的
7.engage 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.involve 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
1.say goodbye to 向……告别
2.set up 建立
3.adapt to 适应
4.get used to 习惯于,适应于
5.be familiar with sb./sth. 对某人/某物很熟悉
6.take turns to do sth. 轮流做某事
7.speak up 大声点说;明确表态
8.feel at home 舒服自在;不拘束
9.get involved in 参与;卷入;与……有关联
10.participate in 参加;参与
11.engage in (使)从事;参与
1.“It is/was the first/second/...time (that)...”意为“这是第一/二/……次……”
It was the first time that she had left China.
这是她第一次离开中国。
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 what to expect,” Xie Lei recalled.
谢蕾回忆道,“我很激动,也很紧张,不知道会发生什么。”
3.because引导原因状语从句
I chose the exchange programme because I wanted to learn about global business and improve my English.
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。
4.although引导让步状语从句
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.
虽然一些留学生住在学校宿舍,但是谢蕾选择住在寄宿家庭,家庭成员有助于她适应新的文化。
5.同位语从句
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.
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。
6.which引导非限制性定语从句
“My presentation on traditional Chinese art was a great success, which boosted my confidence,” she said.
“我的中国传统艺术展示非常成功,这增强了我的自信心。”她说。
7.while引导时间状语从句
While I'm learning about business, I'm also acting as a cultural messenger building a bridge between us.
在我攻读商科的同时,我也充当着文化使者的角色,在中外文化之间架起一座桥梁。
Ⅰ.单句语法填空
1.What touches us greatly is that the ambitious boss has spared no effort to achieve his ambition.(ambition)
2.To enrich your school life, you can engage in some voluntary activities.
3.Our roommate is very upset, so we take turns to comfort(comfort) her.
4.In order to be a qualified(qualify) volunteer, I have to improve myself by reading some books about Tianjin so as to know more about it.
5.We'll organise various activities to get everyone involved(involve) in speaking English.
6.Tens of thousands of Chinese participants(participate) gathered in Weifang to celebrate the International Kite Festival.
Ⅱ.完成句子
1.这是双胞胎第一次为他们的妈妈准备早餐,所以他们既兴奋又紧张。[It is/was the first/second/... time (that)...]
It was the first time that the twins had prepared breakfast for their mother, so they were excited and nervous.
2.尽管我正忙于规划一个项目,但我喜欢和朋友聊天以获得新的见解和视角。
Although I am engaged in planning a project, I enjoy chatting with friends to gain fresh insights and perspectives.
3.一方面,我不知道如何在外国适应一种全新的生活。(“特殊疑问词+动词不定式”结构)
On the one hand, I don't know how to adapt (myself) to the completely new life in a foreign country.
4.另一方面,我有机会参与各种各样的社交活动。
On the other hand, I have a chance to participate in various social activities.
默写练习(二) Learning About Language & Using Language
一、核心词汇写对
1.zone n. (有别于周围的)地区;地带;区域
2.firm n. 公司;商行;事务所
adj. 结实的;牢固的;坚定的
3.insight n. 洞察力;眼光
4.expense n. 费用;花费;开销
5.mature adj. 成熟的
6.deny vt. 否认;否定;拒绝
7.optimistic adj. 乐观的
8.gain vt. 获得;赢得;取得;增加
n. 好处;增加
9.angle n. 角;角度;立场
10.outcome n. 结果;效果
二、拓展词汇记牢
1.motivated adj.积极的;主动的→motivation n.动力;积极性;动机→motivate vt.成为……的动机;激发;激励
2.expectation n.期望;预期;期待→expect v.期望;预料→expected adj.预料的,预期的
3.applicant n.申请人→apply v.申请;应用;涂抹→application n.申请
4.exposuren.接触;体验;暴露;揭露→expose vt.使接触;使体验;显露;使暴露于(险境)→exposed adj.暴露的
5.departure n.离开;启程;出发→departv.离开;启程
6.dramatic adj.巨大的;突然的;急剧的;戏剧(般)的→dramatically adv.剧烈地;夸张地→drama n.戏剧
7.behave vt.表现 vi.& vt.表现得体;有礼貌→behavio(u)r n.行为;表现
8.surroundings n. [pl.]环境;周围的事物→surround v.围绕,环绕;包围→surrounding adj.周围的;附近的
9.depressed adj.沮丧的;意志消沉的→depress vt.使沮丧;使忧愁→depressing adj.令人沮丧的→depression n.沮丧;忧伤
10.strengthen vi.& vt.加强;增强;巩固→strength n.体力;力气,力量;强度→strong adj.强壮的
11.competence n.能力;胜任;本领→competent adj.有能力的;称职的
12.cooperate vi.合作;协作;配合→cooperative adj.合作的→cooperation n.合作;配合
13.sincerely adv.真诚地;诚实地→sincere adj.真诚的;诚实的→sincerity n.真诚;诚实;诚挚
1.cost an arm and a leg ( 使)花一大笔钱
2.culture shock 文化冲击;文化冲突
3.look forward to 期待,期盼
4.to sum up 总而言之,总之
5.side with 支持;站在……的一边
6.as far as I know 据我所知
7.as far as I am concerned 就我而言;依我看来
8.in summary 总的来说;总之
9.generally speaking 一般来说
1.部分否定
That means studying abroad is just not possible for everyone.
那意味着并非每个人都有留学的可能。
2.状语从句的省略
Some may struggle and suffer from culture shock when learning how to behave in new surroundings.
在学习如何在新环境中举止得体时,有些学生可能会感到吃力,并遭受文化冲击。
3.while引导让步状语从句
A final point to consider is that while studying abroad does have potential benefits, young people who study in China also have a great future to look forward to!
最后要考虑的一点是:尽管留学的确有诸多潜在的益处,但是年轻人在中国读书同样未来可期!
4.as引导时间状语从句
As China has boomed, the educational environment has improved significantly, with many great universities now available.
随着中国的蓬勃发展,教育环境已大为改观,优秀大学比比皆是。
5.when引导时间状语从句
When you think about studying abroad, you should consider these many factors.
当你考虑出国留学时,应当考虑上述诸多因素。
6.动词-ing短语作主语
Cooperating with people from diverse cultural backgrounds helps us view the world from different angles and thus gives us more insight into our own culture.
与来自不同文化背景的人合作有助于我们从不同视角看待世界,进而让我们对自己的文化有更深入的了解。
Ⅰ.单句语法填空
1.Depressed and sad, I couldn't help crying and nothing could ease my depression.(depress)
2.Being exposed to air pollution is harmful to our health, so we should avoid exposure/being exposed to it.(expose)
3.I sincerely(sincere) express my congratulations on your graduating from Peking University.
4.I am writing to you with the expectation(expect) of working as a volunteer in the hospital.
5.If a student lacks the motivation(motivate) to study, he or she will quickly become tired of studying.
6.I would like to volunteer to help visitors, introduce Chinese paintings, spread Chinese culture, and strengthen(strong) world cultural exchanges.
Ⅱ.完成句子
1.昨天晚上并非我所有的朋友都来参加了我的生日聚会。(部分否定)
Not all my friends came to my birthday party last night.
2.总之, 散步是一种便宜、安全、有趣且易于实施的锻炼方式。
In summary/To sum up, walking is a cheap, safe, enjoyable and readily available form of exercise.
3.沿着古丝绸之路旅行是一次有趣且有益的经历。(动词-ing短语作主语)
Travelling along the old Silk Road is an interesting and rewarding experience.
4. 我们高三学生在遇到任何问题时都应该积极勇敢。(状语从句的省略)
We senior three students should be positive and brave when coming across any problems.
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