Unit 2 Bridging Cultures Reading and Thinking & Using Language 导学案-2026-2027学年高中英语人教版选择性必修第二册

选修二 Unit 2 Bridging Cultures 导学案 Reading and Thinking Step 1 Skim the text and match the main ideas with the paragraphs. Para1-2 A. Challenges in academic writing and requirements. Para 3 B. Introduction of Xie Lei’s background and purpose of going abroad. Para 4 C. Adaptation to a new life and host family. Para 5 D. Conclusion and current progress. Para 6 E. Cultural exchange and social involvement. Step 2 Choose the best answer 1. Where is the passage taken from? A.A science magazine. B. A school newspaper. C. A travel journal. 2. What is the main idea of the passage? A. The difficulties of living in a foreign country. B. Xie Lei's experience as an exchange student in the UK and her growth. C. How to apply for a business qualification abroad. D. The differences between Chinese and British universities. 3. Why did Xie Lei choose the exchange programme? A. To escape from her family and friends. B. To learn about global business and improve her English. C. To set up a business in the UK. D. To get a degree in traditional Chinese art. 4. What was one of Xie Lei’s difficulties when she first arrived in London? A. She couldn’t get used to the food in Britain. B. She failed to sign up for her favourite courses. C. She had trouble communicating with local people. D. She was forbidden to use public transport. 5. Why did Xie Lei choose to live with a host family instead of campus accommodation? A. She could save a large amount of money. B. The host family would offer her free meals. C. It could help her adapt to the new culture. D. Laura invited her to live together with them. 6. What does the tutor require Xie Lei to do when writing an essay? A. Only use her own ideas without other people’s opinions. B. Acknowledge others’ ideas and show her own thoughts. C. Copy as much information as she can from books. D. Focus on collecting different examples rather than opinions. 7. What can we infer from Paragraph 6? A. Class participation counts towards students’ final grades. B. Xie Lei gave many perfect presentations at the very beginning. C. Students must give presentations on traditional Chinese art. D. Poor speaking skills will stop students from attending classes. 8. It can be inferred from the last‑but‑one paragraph that ______. A. Xie Lei refuses to take part in British social activities B. British people show great interest in Chinese culture C. Xie Lei has finished her one‑year exchange programme D. Everything in Britain still feels strange to Xie Lei now 9. What is Xie Lei’s role besides being an exchange student? A. A business manager running a company abroad. B. A cultural bridge linking China and Britain. C. A cook teaching British people Chinese dishes full-time. D. A reporter writing articles for local newspapers. Using Language Step 1 Read the letters and identify the structure. Letter 1 (Wang Li, mother of twin girls): Main point: ____________________________ Letter 2 (Zhang Yi, father of one boy):Main point: ____________________________ Step 2 Choose the best answer 1. What is Wang Li’s attitude towards studying abroad? A. Supportive. B. Opposed. C. Indifferent. D. Optimistic. 2. Which of the following is one of the problems of studying abroad mentioned by Wang Li? A. Students will lose interest in their motherland’s culture. B. Students may suffer from culture shock in a totally new environment. C. Foreign universities provide fewer courses than Chinese ones. D. Students can hardly make friends with local people abroad. 3. What might happen to students who are not mature enough according to Wang Li? A. They might become depressed and struggle with culture shock. B. They will easily make a lot of money. C. They will definitely fail their exams. D. They will become more independent immediately. 4. It can be inferred from Zhang Yi’s opinion in letter 2 that ______. A. studying abroad can improve students’ independence B. only brave people can have access to foreign universities C. students will become rich after studying abroad D. global perspective can only be gained by studying abroad 5. According to Zhang Yi, what role can Chinese overseas students play? A. They can solve all problems between different countries. B. They may act as cultural envoys to promote international friendship. C. They must spread only Chinese culture all over the world. D. They should give up Chinese culture while learning foreign cultures. 6. What kind of young talents does China need according to Zhang Yi? A. People who only receive education in foreign countries. B. People with global vision and strong cultural awareness. C. People who are good at making money in foreign countries. D. People who refuse to accept foreign ideas and cultures. 7. What can we conclude from the two letters? A. Wang Li and Zhang Yi reach an agreement on studying abroad. B. Wang Li lists bad points while Zhang Yi mainly talks about advantages. C. Studying abroad has no real value for ordinary young people. D. Studying at home is always much better than studying abroad. Useful expressions Reading and Thinking Para. 1-2 1. say goodbye to... 向……告别 2. board a plane for... 登上飞往……的飞机 3. quite nervous 相当紧张 4. a business qualification 商业资格证书 5. a year-long exchange programme 为期一年的交换项目 6. set up a business 创业；建立企业 Para. 3-4 1. adapt to life 适应生活 2. get used to 习惯于 3. public transport 公共交通 4. ask passers-by for help 向路人求助 5. be familiar with 对……熟悉 6. live in campus accommodation 住在校园宿舍 7. feel comforted 感到安慰 8. be keen to do sth.渴望做某事 9. learn about China 了解中国 10. take turns to do sth. 轮流做某事 Para. 5-6 1. academic requirements 学业要求 2. write an essay 写论文 3. acknowledge other people’s ideas 承认/引用他人的观点 4. cite their ideas 引用他们的观点 5. form a wise opinion of one’s own 形成自己的明智的观点 6. raise questions 提出问题 7. give presentations 作报告 8. speak up 大声说；发言 9. a great success 一个极大的成功 10. boost one’s confidence 增强自信 Para 7 1. feel at home 感到自在；不拘束 2. be/get involved in social activities 参与社交活动 3. be fascinated by 对...着迷 4. act as a cultural messenger 充当文化使者 5. build a bridge between... 在……之间搭建桥梁 6. wish sb all the best 祝某人一切顺利 Using Language Letter 1 (Disadvantages) 1. a dramatic increase 急剧增长 2. face great economic pressure 面临巨大的经济压力 3. tuition fees 学费 4. living expenses 生活开支 5. end up 最终；到头来 6. cost an arm and a leg 价格昂贵 7. tremendous pressure 巨大的压力 8. suffer from culture shock 遭受文化冲击 9. behave in new surroundings 在新环境中举止得体 10. be mature enough 足够成熟 11. encounter problems with personal safety 遇到人身安全问题 12. approach to teaching and learning 教学方式 13. have a great future to look forward to 未来可期 14. contribute to 为...做贡献；导致；有利于 15. deny the fact that否认事实 Letter 2 (Advantages) 1. personal growth 个人成长 2. gain experience 获得经验 3. deal with difficulties 处理困难 4. gain a global perspective 获得全球视野 5. general competence 综合能力 6. cultural exchange 文化交流 7. be seen as 被看做 8. promote friendship 促进友谊 9. cooperate with 与……合作 10. from different angles 从不同的角度 11. give sb more insight into sth 让某人更深入了解某事 12. global outlook 全球视野 13. the Belt and Road Initiative “一带一路”倡议 14. build character 塑造品格 15. strengthen China 使中国更强大 16. a shared future 共同的未来 17. life-changing experience 改变人生的经历 参考答案： Reading and Thinking Step1 段落主旨匹配 Para1‑2 B Introduction of Xie Lei’s background and purpose of going abroad. Para 3 C Adaptation to a new life and host family. Para 4 A Challenges in academic writing and requirements. Para 5 E Cultural exchange and social involvement. Para 6 D Conclusion and current progress. Step2 单项选择 1.B 2.B 3.B 4.C 5.C 6.B 7.A 8.B 9.B Using Language Step 1 Read the letters and identify the structure. Letter1: Disadvantages outweigh advantages Letter2: Advantages outweigh disadvantages Step2 单项选择 1.B 2.B 3.A 4.A 5.B 6.B 7.B 第 1 页 共 5 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $