Unit 2 Bridging cultures Reading and thinking 教案--人教版高中英语选择性必修第二册.docx

共 案个 案Unit 2 BRIDGING CULTURES Reading and Thinking 一、 教学目标1. Enable the Ss to learn about Xie Leis experience on an exchange program in London.2. Enable the Ss to understand the structure and the writing style of the passage well.3. Let the Ss learn how Xie Lei helped to build bridges between China and the UK.4.To know the challenges and benefits of studying abroad and learn from Xie Leis experiences and spirits.二、教学重难点1.To figure out the structure of the text.2.To learn how to express the feelings. 3.Enable the students to practice some reading skills.三、教学过程Step 1 Lead-in1. Is “bridge” a noun or a verb here?2. What do you think “bridge” means here?3. What are some ways to “bridge cultures”?4. Brain-storming（1）What difficulties will we meet? （2）What do we need to prepare if we stay abroad? Step 2 Reading一、Skimming1. What kind of genre（体裁） is this text?A. Exposition 说明文 B. Narration 记叙文C. Feature 新闻报道D. Argumentation 议论文 2. What is the text about?A: Xie Leis study and life at a university in a foreign country. 3. Skim and match the main idea with each paragraph.4. Divide the text into some parts. Then match each part with the main idea.二、Scanning1. How is the text organized?Time clue2. Scan para1-2:Xie Lei chose to study in London as an exchange student.(1) Why did Xie Lei choose the exchange programme? (2) How did she feel at that time?3. Scan Para.3-7 and fill in the table after your reading.4.Why did Xie Lei have the following feelings ?Make sentences according to Para1-7. For example: excited nervous lonely comforted confused surprised confident feel at home Xie Lei felt / feels . , because. Step 3 ThinkingThinkingHow has Xie Lei helped to build bridges between China and the UK?Acting as a cultural messenger Getting involved in social activities to share Chinese culture with them.Giving presentation on traditional Chinese art Teaching people how to cook Chinese foodStep 4 SummarySix months ago, Xie Lei boarded a plane for London . It was the first time that she _(leave) home. She went to a university to study for a business qualification and chose the exchange programme because she wanted to learn about _( globe ) business. She was _(ambition) to set up a business after graduation.At first, Xie Lei had to adapt to life in a different country. She chose to live with a host family，who can help with her _( adapt) to the new culture. When she missed home, she felt _(comfort) to have a second family. Also Xie Lei had to satisfy academic requirements. Her tutor told her to acknowledge _other people had said if she cited their ideas, and advised her to read lots of information in order to form _wise opinion of her own.Now halfway through her exchange year, Xie Lei felt much more at home in the UK. She said _(engage) in British culture had helped and that she had _( involve ) in social activities. She also said while learning about business, she was acting as a cultural messenger building a bridge _the two countries.Step 5 Discussion1.What can we learn from Xie Lei ?2.What are some benefits and difficulties of studying abroad?Difficulties:Face the difficulties in life: Cost a lot of money; Be difficult to communicate with others; Be homesick and lonely; Adapt to the new situation; Challenge ourselves constantlyBenefits: (1)Be a cultural messenger; Be easier to learn a foreign language; Broaden our views; Enrich our knowledge(2)Break the barriers between different cultures;(3)Be more confident, independent!Step 6 HomeworkWrite a composition of your opinion on studying abroad in about 80 words .教后反思（不少于100字） 学科网（北京）股份有限公司