1、Unit 2Bridging Cultures主题:人与社会子话题:文化教育对应教材:选择性必修第二册 Unit 2 Bridging CulturesStep 1 诵读经典渗透文化意识.细品味经典文章This month millions of American kids can forget about classroom bells and set off for grandparents homes,sleep-away camps and lifeguard stands.But summer vacation hasnt always been a birthright of U.
2、S.schoolchildren.Before the Civil War,schools operated on one of two calendars(日历),neither of which included a summer vacation.Rural(农村的)schooling was divided into summer and winter terms,leaving kids free to help with the farm work in the spring planting and fall harvest seasons.Urban students,mean
3、while,regularly had as many as 48 weeks of study a year,with one break per quarter.In the 1840s,however,educational reformers like Horace Mann moved to combine the two calendars out of concern that rural schooling was not enough and that overusing of young minds could lead to nervous disorders.Summe
4、r appeared as the obvious time for a break:it offered a rest for teachers,fit in the farming calendar and reduced doctors concern that packing students into hot classrooms would promote the spread of disease.But peoples opinion about the modern U.S.school year,which averages 180 days,is still divide
5、d.Some experts say its pleasant but lazy summer break,which took hold in the early 20th century,is one of the reasons math skills and graduation rates of U.S.high schoolers ranked well below average in two international education reports published in 2007.Others insist that with children under incre
6、asing pressure to devote their downtime to internships(实习)or study,theres still room for an institution that protects the lazy days of childhood.按要求完成任务Whats the main idea of the passage?_ This passage mainly introduces the changing course of teaching hours andthe origin of summer vacation in Americ
7、an primary and secondary schools.Step 2 固本强基锻造语言能力.重点词汇fort n.安慰;令人感到安慰的人或事物;舒服;安逸 vt.安慰;抚慰【教材原句】When I miss home,I feel comforted to have a second family.(P14)当我想念家的时候,还有一个家,我感到安慰。【词块必记】(1)in comfort舒适地;放松地be a comfort to对是安慰(2)comfort sb.for sth.因某事安慰某人comfort oneself with sth.以某事来自我安慰(3)comfortab
8、le adj.令人感到安慰的,舒适的【语境速测】单句语法填空Being able to afford a drink would be _ comfort to many people in those tough times.Modern transportation offers us quicker and more _(comfort)traveling and brings people to closer contact.But his mother didnt give up and consistently comforted him _ loving,encouraging
9、words.This will enable the audience to sit _ comfort while watching the shows.acomfortablewithin2.exposure n.接触;体验;暴露;揭露【教材原句】Exposure to another culture and its people can give exchange students great insights into the world.(P17)接触另一种文化及其人民可以让交换生对世界有深刻的了解。【词块必记】(1)expose vt.使接触;使体验;显露;使暴露于(险境)(2)e
10、xpose.to.暴露给;使接触expose oneself to.使自己暴露于(3)be exposed to遭受;(使)接触【语境速测】单句语法填空_(expose)to strong sunlight will do harm to your skin.Take care not to keep your children _(expose)to the bad books,net and magazines.句式升级Children are exposed to difficult situations.They are better at handling challenging s
11、ituations._,children are better at handling challenging situations.(分词作状语)Being exposedexposedExposed to difficult situations3.engage vi.参加;参与(活动)vt.吸引(注意力、兴趣)【教材原句】“Engaging in British culture has helped,”she said.(P15)“融入英国文化很有帮助,”她说。【词块必记】(1)engage in参加(2)engage sb.to do sth.聘请某人做某事engage sb.as.聘
12、请某人为(3)engage sb.s interest/attention 吸引某人的兴趣/注意力(4)engaged adj.忙于;从事于;已订婚be engaged in/on忙于be engaged to sb.与某人订婚engagement n.参加,参与【语境速测】单句语法填空Her father engaged a tutor _(improve)her maths.A study shows the students who are engaged _ after-school activities are happier than those who are not.写出下列句
13、子中engage的含义Research shows that teenagers who talk about their day with family members at the dinner table are less likely to engage in high-risk behaviour._The childs attention was completely engaged by the new toy._Kelly is engaged as an accountant in our company._to improvein参与吸引住聘请.核心短语4.as far a
14、s 远至;就而言;尽所能【典型例句】As far as I am concerned,TV talent show is like a double-edged sword,which can do us both good and harm.就我而言,电视选秀节目就像一把双刃剑,对我们既有利也有害。【词块必记】as far as sb./sth.is concerned就某人/物而言as far as the eye can see/reach就视力所能及as far as I can see依我看as far as I know据我所知【语境速测】完成句子His parents suppo
15、rted him _.他父母竭尽全力支持他。_,it is convenient to do shopping in that small town.就我所知,在那个小镇上购物很方便。as far as they couldAs far as I know【写作金句】As far as I am concerned,the advantages mentioned above exceed the disadvantages.我的看法是,上面提到的长处超过短处。.经典句式5.It was the first time that she had left China.这是她第一次离开中国。【句型
16、公式】(1)该句型中的It可以根据语境换成This或That。(2)that引导的定语从句的时态必须用完成时:如果主句中的be动词是is,从句用现在完成时;如果主句中的be动词是was,从句用过去完成时。(3)that引导的从句为定语从句,that可以省略。【语境速测】单句语法填空This is the second time that he _(win)first prize in the competition.He said that it was the third time he _(see)Amazing China.He couldnt help feeling proud of
17、 his country.has wonhad seen6.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!她第一次写论文时,导师跟她解释说,如果引用别人的观点就一定要注明,不过导师主要是想知道她自己是怎么想的!【句型公式】(1)The first time
18、 that.意为“第一次”,that在此引导定语从句,that可省略。The first time that she had to write an essay作时间状语。(2)for the first time 意为“首次,第一次”,是介宾短语,在句中作状语。【语境速测】完成句子_(我第一次去那里的时候),they were living in a small house with dogs,ducks,and other animals.I took my parents to Beijing last month,and _(第一次)they saw the Tiananmen Squ
19、are.The first time(that)I went therefor the first time【备选要点】1.qualification n.(通过考试或学习课程取得的)资格;学历【典型例句】Congratulations to you on your qualification for this World Cup Football Championships!祝贺你获得此次参加世界杯足球锦标赛的资格!【词块必记】(1)acquire/gain/get/obtain/have/hold qualifications获得/取得/得到/拿到/拥有/持有资格educational q
20、ualifications学历without qualification无条件(2)qualify v.(使)具备资格qualified adj.有资格的;能胜任的【语境速测】完成句子Im writing to apply to join it,thinking that _the job.我写信是想申请加入其中,我认为我能很好地胜任这份工作。Hes been informed that he _the scholarship because of his academic background.他已被告知,因为他的学术背景,他没有领取奖学金的资格。Im well qualified ford
21、oesnt qualify for2.presentation n.报告;陈述;出示;拿出;颁发;上演【典型例句】The manner of presentation is highly important.介绍的方式很重要。【词块必记】(1)give a presentation介绍make/give a short presentation做一个简短介绍(2)present v.呈现;授予;提出adj.现存的;当前的n.目前,现在;礼物(3)present sth.to sb.=present sb.with sth.颁发给某人某物(4)at present目前,现在【语境速测】完成句子T
22、here is _tonight.今晚有一场新戏上演。The president _to the businesswoman of the year.总统为本年度的女企业家颁奖。a presentation of a new playmade a presentation【写作金句】My classmates and I are overjoyed to hear that youll stay in our school for one week this summer vacation,during which time youll give us a presentation about
23、 art in western countries.听说你今年暑假要在我们学校待一个星期,在这期间你要给我们做一个关于西方国家艺术的报告,我和我的同学都非常高兴。3.behave vt.表现 vi.&vt.表现得体;有礼貌【教材原句】Some may struggle and suffer from culture shock when learning how to behave in new surroundings.(P20)在学习如何在新环境中表现得体时,有些人可能会感到吃力,并承受文化冲击的折磨。【词块必记】(1)behave well/badly to/towards sb.对待某
24、人好/差behave oneself守规矩;表现得体(2)well-behaved adj.表现好的badly-behaved adj.表现差的(3)behavio(u)r n.举止;行为【语境速测】单句语法填空Much to my surprise,he behaved as if nothing _(happen).They behaved badly _ the guests,which made us very disappointed.In a word,I was quite pleased with his _(behave)at the party.had happenedto
25、/towardsbehavio(u)r【写作金句】As far as Im concerned,all of us should mind our behaviour in public places.就我个人而言,我们大家都应该注意公共场所的举止。4.gain vt.获得;赢得;取得;增加 n.好处;增加【教材原句】The education you gain and the experiences you have will change you for the better.(P20)你所获得的教育和经历会使你变得更好。【词块必记】(1)gain weight增加体重gain sth.f
26、rom.从中获益gain others respect/trust/knowledge获得别人的尊敬/信任/知识(2)No pains,no gains.不劳无获。【语境速测】单句语法填空_(gain)a deeper understanding of politics for his writing,he took a one-year job in the city government.She hopes to gain experience _ working abroad for a year.As the old saying goes:No pains,no _(gain).To
27、 gainby/fromgains【写作金句】From this voluntary activity,not only did I broaden my horizons but also I gained valuable experience.通过这次志愿活动,我不仅开阔了视野,而且获得了一些宝贵的经验。5.stick to 坚持;遵守【教材原句】Should she stick to her own way of life or follow the American way?(P17)她应该坚持她自己的生活方式还是接受美国人的方式呢?【词块必记】【误区释疑】stick to中to为介
28、词,后接名词、代词或动名词作宾语。【语境速测】单句语法填空Such people always stick _ their views,even if it means that they may get into trouble.I object to _(have)to rewrite the article.完成句子If you work out bright and early in the morning,you will be more likely to _(坚持健康的食物选择)throughout the day.tohavingstick to healthy food ch
29、oices【写作金句】Once a decision has been made,all of us should stick to it.一旦做了决定,我们就应该坚持。Step 3 强化检测提升学习能力.单句语法填空1.(2019北京高考)The students benefitting most from college are those _ are totally _(engage)in academic life.2.Tropical plants like their _(surround)bright and humid,while cacti need sunlight but
30、 very little water.3.(2020全国卷)One day the emperor wanted to get his portrait done so he called all great artists to come and _(present)their finest work,so that he could choose the best.whoengagedsurroundingspresent4.The operations can be quite _(involve),requiring many procedures.5.To earn some mon
31、ey to pay the daily _(expense),I started work in a local caf as a waiter.involvedexpenses.完成句子1.It was the first time that _her way of thinking was out of date.这是她第一次意识到自己的思维方式过时了。2.None of us has ever been there,so the local customs _any of us.我们没有人去过那里,所以我们都不太熟悉当地的风俗。3.The boy got good grades and
32、_.这个男孩取得了好成绩,没有辜负父母的期望。she had realizedare not so familiar tolived up to his parents expectations4.I _the generosity of friends and neighbours.朋友和邻居们的慷慨让我无比感动。5.Students should _community activities where they can gain experience of growth.学生应该参与社区活动,这样他们可以获得成长的经验。was overwhelmed byinvolve themselve
33、s in.语法填空(黑体词为本单元重点词汇)My friend Xie Lei recalled her complex experience of studying abroad.XieLei 1._(origin)studied for a business 2._(qualify)at a university in China.She is an 3._(ambition)girl,and her ambition is to set up a business in China after graduation.She chose to live with a host family
34、 for her 4._(adapt)to the new culture.It was a comfort for her to have a second family.Her college tutor was very strict and advised her to participate in class activities.For example,she should speak up in class or give originallyqualificationambitiousadaptation5._(present),not merely cite others o
35、pinions.She was involved in British culture and engaged in social activities,thus acting as a cultural messenger.She knew that much 6._(expose)to another culture could give her great insight into the world.At first,she felt culture shock from a foreign country,and had an 7._(overwhelm)homesickness.B
36、ut later she stepped out of her comfort zone and felt much more at home.She became more 8._(motivate).Xie Leis 9._(advise)talked to her about maintaining reasonable expectations when studying abroad.Her motivation to study abroad became more clear,and she even wanted to be an applicant for a job at
37、a foreign firm.However,she was looking forward to her early 10._(depart)from England.presentationsexposureoverwhelmingmotivatedadvisordepartureStep 4 直击高考培养思维品质核心素养让学生了解不同的文化习俗,了解中国传统文化,增强民族自豪感、归属感,培养学生的跨文化交际能力高考链接2020新高考全国卷阅读理解C;2019全国卷阅读理解B;2019浙江6月高考阅读填句;2018全国卷书面表达;2018全国卷阅读理解A,C;2017全国卷阅读理解C;20
38、17浙江高考阅读理解C,语法填空.话题与阅读理解(2020新高考全国卷阅读理解C)In the mid-1990s,Tom Bissell taught English as a volunteer in Uzbekistan.He left after seven months,physically broken and having lost his mind.A few years later,still attracted to the country,he returned to Uzbekistan to write an article about the disappearan
39、ce of the Aral Sea.His visit,however,ended up involving a lot more than that.Hence this book,Chasing the Sea:Lost Among the Ghosts of Empire in Central Asia,which talks about a road trip from Tashkent to Karakalpakstan,where millions of lives have been destroyed by the slow drying up of the sea.It i
40、s the story of an American travellingto a strange land,and of the people he meets on his way:Rustam,his translator,a lovely 24-year-old who picked up his colorful English in California,Oleg and Natasha,his hosts in Tashkent,and a string of foreign aid workers.This is a quick look at life in Uzbekist
41、an,made of friendliness and warmth,but also its darker side of society.In Samarkand,Mr Bissell admires the architectural wonders,while on his way to Bukhara he gets a taste of police methods when suspected of drug dealing.In Ferghana,he attends a mountain funeral(葬礼)followed by a strange drinking pa
42、rty.And in Karakalpakstan,he is saddened by the dust storms,diseases and fishing boats stuck miles from the sea.Mr Bissell skillfully organizes historical insights and cultural references,making his tale a well-rounded picture of Uzbekistan,seen from Western eyes.His judgment and references are deci
43、dedly American,as well as his delicate stomach.As the author explains,this is neither a travel nor a history book,or even a piece of reportage.Whatever it is,the result is a fine and vivid description of the purest of Central Asian traditions.【文章大意】本文是对Tom Bissell的书的介绍与评论。1.What made Mr Bissell retu
44、rn to Uzbekistan?A.His friends invitation.B.His interest in the country.C.His love for teaching.D.His desire to regain health.【解析】选B。细节理解题。根据第一段中的A few years later,still attracted to the country,he returned to Uzbekistan to write an article about the.可知他对这个国家感兴趣。2.What does the underlined word“that”
45、in Paragraph 2 refer to?A.Developing a serious mental disease.B.Taking a guided tour in Central Asia.C.Working as a volunteer in Uzbekistan.D.Writing an article about the Aral Sea.【解析】选D。词义猜测题。根据第二段的第一句话“他再次访问乌兹别克斯坦的结果比那要多得多”可推知that指代上一段的最后一句话也就是他去那里的目的,即写一本关于the Aral Sea消失的书,故选D。3.Which of the foll
46、owing best describes Mr Bissells road trip in Uzbekistan?A.Romantic.B.Eventful.C.Pleasant.D.Dangerous.【解析】选B。推理判断题。根据文中的第二、三段,特别是第三段他被警察怀疑贩毒,参加了奇怪的葬礼,后来又突然遭遇沙尘暴、疾病、渔船困在了海里等这样的经历可推知他的乌兹别克斯坦之旅是“多事故的”,故选B。4.What is the purpose of this text?A.To introduce a book.B.To explain a cultural phenomenon.C.To r
47、emember a writer.D.To recommend a travel destination.【解析】选A。主旨大意题。分析文章结构可知作者先引出书的名字,在第二、三段对书做了简单介绍,以及最后对书进行评价,故作者的目的就是介绍这样一本书。故选A。【微技能点拨】本文中第1题为细节理解题,解题策略如下:Step 1 确定题干关键词:题干关键词:what.Mr Bissell return to UzbekistanStep 2回到原文准定位:第一段第三句A few years later,still attracted to the country,he returned to Uz
48、bekistan to write an article about the disappearance of the Aral Sea.Step 3对比选项找最佳:尝试解答 _。B【语用提能】话题词汇 volunteer;disappearance;host;wonder;sadden;stuck;well-rounded短语lose ones mind精神错乱;失去理智,不能自制end up doing最终pick up拿起;好转;接收【微语法填空】(2020新高考全国卷阅读理解C改编)阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。In the mid-1990s,Tom
49、 Bissell 1._(teach)English as a volunteer in Uzbekistan.A few years later,still 2._(attract)to the country,he returned to Uzbekistan to write an article.taughtattractedHis visit,however,ended up 3._(involve)a lot more than that.Hence this book,talks about a road trip from Tashkent to Karakalpakstan,
50、4._millions of lives have been destroyed.It is the story of an American travelling to a strange land and also a quick look 5._ life in Uzbekistan,made of friendliness and 6._(warm),but also its darker side of society.In Samarkand,Mr Bissell admires the architectural wonders,while on his way to Bukha
51、ra he gets 7._ taste of police methods when suspected of drug dealing.involvingwhereatwarmthaMr Bissell 8._(skill)organizes historical insights and cultural references.As the author explains,this is neither a travel 9._ a history book.Whatever it is,the result is a fine and vivid description of the
52、purest of 10._(center)Asiantraditions.skillfullynorCentral.话题与写作(2018全国卷改编)假定你是李华。春节即将来临,你的新西兰朋友Terry将去中国朋友家做客,发邮件向你询问有关习俗。请你回复邮件,内容包括:1.到达时间及见面问候语;2.合适的礼物;3.餐桌礼仪。注意:1.词数80左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。_Step 1 写作技巧【解析】这是一篇提纲类写作。第1步:根据提示可知,假定你是李华。春节即将来临,你的新西兰朋友Terry将去中国朋友家做客,发邮件向你询问有关习俗。请你回复邮件,内容包括:1.到达时间及见面问
53、候语;2.合适的礼物;3.餐桌礼仪。第2步:根据写作要求,确定关键词(组):be glad to(高兴);hear from(收到来信);customs(习俗);meet with(遇到);Happy Spring Festival(春节快乐);delighted(高兴的)等。第3步:根据提示及关键词(组)进行遣词造句,注意主谓一致和时态问题。此篇文章主要应用一般现在时。第4步:连句成文,注意使用恰当的连词进行句子之间的衔接与过渡,书写一定要规范清晰,保持整洁美观的卷面是非常重要的。1.句式升级。Knowing you are going to come to China,I am excit
54、ed.I would like to tell you some Chinese customs.Knowing that you are going to come to China,Im more than privileged _some Chinese customs with an overwhelming sense of excitement.2.句式多变(使用非谓语动词)。I am sure that your gift they receive will make them delighted.I am sure that _.to get you informed ofre
55、ceiving your gift will make them delightedStep 2 妙笔成篇Dear Terry,I am glad to hear from you.Knowing that you are going to come to China,Im more than privileged to get you informed of some Chinese customs with an overwhelming sense of excitement.Firstly,youd better arrive a few minutes early.The momen
56、t you meet with your Chinese friend and his/her family,you should say“Happy Spring Festival”to them.Secondly,its important for you to buy an appropriate gift for your friends family.I am sure that receiving your gift will make them delighted.Thirdly,knowing table manners can help you behave decently
57、.For example,speaking too loudly is impolite.I wish you enjoy yourself in China.Yours,Li Hua阅读填句(2021青岛模拟)Choosing a college major is one of the most important choices you can make about your education and future career.1What you study in school often determines what career opportunities you will ha
58、ve when you graduate.There are a number of steps you can take before making a final decision.2If you enjoy marine life,for instance,you should consider a marine biology major.If you love star-gazing,consider becoming an astronomer.Next,consider the academic subjects in which you excel(擅长).If youre n
59、ot strong in math you might be better off not choosing engineering.3Compare the list of your interests with the list of your talents and see which fields overlap(重叠).Once youve established a list of potential career fields,research them further to determine which college majors are most proper.4If y
60、ou struggle with these steps,consider looking for outside help.Choosing a college major you will enjoy is important.You might find college life to be less stressful if you enjoy your classes.5Perhaps most importantly,choosing the correct major may improve your overall happiness and quality of life.A
61、.Then you can get an idea for what courses youll need to take.B.Your teacher is there to help with just this sort of dilemma.C.It may even be more important than where you attend college.D.You might also avoid the unpleasantness that comes with changing your major.E.Your future career choices may re
62、ly heavily on what you study in college.F.If you are good at English you might choose to become an author or a journalist.G.Begin by making a list of your personal interests and careers which correspond with them.1.【解析】选C。考查句意理解和上下文联系。根据上文:Choosing a college major is one of the most important choice
63、s you can make about your education and future career.可知:这可能比你在哪里上大学重要,答案是C。2.【解析】选G。考查句意理解和上下文联系。根据下文:If you enjoy marine life,for instance,you should consider a marine biology major.可知:列出你的业余爱好和与它们一致的职业,答案是G。3.【解析】选F。考查句意理解和上下文联系。根据上文:If youre not strong in math you might be better off not choosin
64、g engineering.可知:如果你擅长英语,你可以选择做作家或记者,答案是F。4.【解析】选A。考查句意理解和上下文联系。根据上文:Once youve established a list of potential career fields,research them further to determine which college majors are most proper.可知:然后你就知道你需要上什么课程了,答案是A。5.【解析】选D。考查句意理解和上下文联系。根据上文:You might find college life to be less stressful if you enjoy your classes.可知:你也可以避免随改变专业而来的不愉快,答案是D。
Copyright@ 2020-2024 m.ketangku.com网站版权所有