【課件】Unit 2 Reading and Thinking 課件-2021-2022學(xué)年高中英語人教版（2019）選擇性必修二冊

1、Unit 2 Bridging CulturesIn this class, you willanalyse the structure of the texttrace the changes of Xie Leis feelings;learn how Xie Lei helped to build bridges between China and the UKknow the challenges and benefits of studying abroadLearning objectives2.What are some ways to “bridge cultures”?1.W

2、hat do you think “bridge” means here? To build or form a bridge. learn foreign culturesshare Chinese culture 3.What is the life like for exchange students while staying in other countries?challengesdifficultieschangeshomesicknesslanguage barriercultural shockfinancial burdenlonelinessacademic diffic

3、ulties I am not the same, having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world. Mary Anne RadmacherWhat challenges do they meet with?What do they gain from it?challenges?feelings?Discuss and shareWhat are the benefits and difficulties of studying abroad?DifficultiesBenefits1.Help us to be indep

4、endent2.Be easier to learn a foreign language3.Broaden our views Enrich our knowledge4.Learn advanced technology5.Have new life experiences1.Cost a lot of money2.Be difficult to communicate with others3.Be tiring to live in a new country4. Be homesick and lonely6.Break the barriers between different

5、 cultures7.Be more confident !homesicknesslanguage barriercultural shocklonelinessacademic difficulties 5. Be confused in study financial burdenPredicting: Feature 新聞特寫 A. a science magazine B. a school newspaperC. a travel journal D. an advertisement brochure What kind of genre（體裁） is this text?Rea

6、ding Activity 1: Read for text typeReading Activity 2: Read for main informationConclude the main information about Xie Leis experience in each paragraph.Xie Lei chose to study in London as an exchange student.P1P2Reading Activity 2: Read for main informationPara 3At first, Xie Lei had to adapt to l

7、ife 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 didnt 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 Im not familiar with

8、. I ask them to repeat themselves a lot!”Her difficulty in adapting to a new way of life.P3P4The benefits of living with a host family.P3&P4Her daily life challenges. P5Her academic study/challenges .P6P7Her participation in social activities.The best wish to her.P8Reading Activity 2: Read for main

9、informationPara 2Para 3Para 4Para 5Para 6Para 7Para 8Para 1Summarize the main idea of the article:The article is about how a Chinese girl, Xie Lei, manages to adapt to a new life in the UK and meet the academic requirements as an exchange student. Apart from that, the article also talks about how Xi

10、e Lei acts as a cultural messenger building a bridge between China and the UK.Xie Lei chose to study in the UK as an exchange student.Her daily life challenges.Her academic challenges.Her participation in social activities.The best wish to her.How is the text organized?Para1-2:Xie Lei chose to study

11、 in London as an exchange syudent.Para3-4:Xie Lei s daily life challenge in the UK.Para5-6:Xie Lei s studying challenge in the UK.Para.7: Xie Leis participation in social activitiesPara.8: Best wishes for Xie Lei.TimeTime clue 時間線索Reading Activity3: Read for organizationScan para1-2:Xie Lei chose to

12、 study in London as an exchange student.1. Why did Xie Lei choose the exchange programme? “I want to learn about global business and improve my English.” P22. How did she feel at that time?“I was very excited but also quite nervous. I didnt know what to expect.” P1Because she wanted to learn learn a

13、bout global business and improve her English. She was very excited but also quite nervous. She didnt know what to expect.Reading Activity4: Read for detailsChallengesAcademicrequirementsDaily lifeWhat Xie Lei didRead Para3-7, and then complete the blanksadaptation to a whole new life.lonelinesslearn

14、t to _learnt to _asked for_lived with _ writing an essayparticipating in_and giving _got help from _ _a lot to preparegave presentation on_ use public transportask for things she didnt know the Englishhelp from passers-by when she gost losta host familyher tutorreadclasspresentationstraditional Chin

15、ese artReading Activity 4: Read for detailslonely /homesick&comfortedconfusedEmotion clue 感情線索excited but nervous How do her feelings change during her further study abroad?confusedhomesick&comfortedsurprisedconfidentcomfortable easeEmotion clueReading Activity3: Read for organizationexcited but ner

16、voussurprisedconfidentcomfortable ease How do her feelings change during her further study abroad?lonely /homesick&comfortedconfusedexcited but nervousWhy did Xie Lei have the following feelings ?Xie Lei felt / feels . , because. confidentcomfortable easeReading Activity3: Read for organizationsurpr

17、isedXie Lei felt / feels . , because. Quote or citeGive examplesReading Activity5: Read for the writing skillsActivity 6: Further thinkingHow has Xie Lei helped to build bridges between China and the UK?Chosing to study in London as an exchange studentActing as a cultural messenger Getting involved

18、in social activities to share Chinese culture with them.Giving presentation on traditional Chinese art Teaching people how to cook Chinese foodBusiness stduentbuilding bridgesWelcome, Xie LeiWrite a short feature You can:Follow the time clue: Six months ago, at first,after a few weeks,halfway.Follow

19、 the emotion clue: Excited, nervous,.feel at home.Follow the writing skill: Quote and give examples.Now work in pairs. Suppose one of you is the reporter for your school newspaper and the other is Xie Lei. The reporter needs to interview Xie Lei about her life in the UK.( Xie Lei could give more inf

20、ormation than what is written in the text if necessary.)Reporter: Nice to see you, Xie Lei!. Xie Lei: _Reporter: Xie Lei: _Reporter: Xie Lei: _ Reporter: Youre sure to succeed. Wish you all the best! Thank you!Role-playThe reporters may ask questions like these:1. Why do you choose the exchange prog

21、ramme ?2. Have you met challenges in your daily life? How do you deal with them?3. Do you have difficulty writing an essay?4. Have you adapted to your courses？5. To bridge cultures, what can you do? An interview sentencecompound sentence(and, but, or.)complex sentence (who, when, where)modifierChine

22、se meaningTips on analyzing sentencesI had to learn how to use public transport and how to ask for things I didnt know the English names for. 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. 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 th