新人教版:高中英语选择性必修二 unit2 bridging cultures

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complex /ˈkɔmpleks；name kəm’pleks/ adj.搀杂的;难懂的;(语法)复合的
recall /riˈkɔːl/ vt.&vi记起;回想起
qualification /ˌkwɔlifiˈkeiʃən/ n.(通过考试或学习课程取得的)资格;学历
qualify /ˈkwɔlifai/ vt.&vi.(使)具备资格;(使)合格
ambition /æmˈbiʃən/ n.追求的目标;思;野心;抱负
ambitious /æmˈbiʃəs/ adj.有野心的;有雄心的
adaptation /ˌædæpˈteiʃn/ n.适应;改编本
comfort /ˈkʌmfət/ n.安慰;令人感到安慰的人或事物;舒服;安逸vt.安慰;抚慰
tutor /ˈtjuːtə(r)/ n.(英国大学中的)助教;导师;家庭教师
cite /sait/ vt.引用;引述
participation /pɑːˌtisiˈpeiʃn/ n.参加;参与
participate /pɑːˈtisipeit/ vi.参加;参与
participate in 参加;参与
presentation /ˌpreznˈteiʃn/ n.报告;陈述;出示;拿出
speak up 大声点说;明确表态
feel at home 舒服自在;不拘束
engage /inˈgeidʒ/ vi.参加;参与(活动vt.吸引(注意力、兴趣)
engage in (使)从事;参与
involve /inˈvɔlv/ vt.包含;需要;涉及;影响;(使)参加
get involved in 参与;卷入;与…有关联
messenger /ˈmesindʒə/ n.送信人;信使
edition /iˈdiʃn/ n.(报纸、杂志)一份;(广播、电视节目一期、一辑、版次
culture shock 文化冲击
zone /zəun/ n.(有别于周围的)地区;地带;区域
comfort zone 舒适区;舒适范图
overwhelming /ˌəuvəˈwelmiŋ/ adj.无法抗拒的;巨大的;压倒性的
homesickness /ˈhəumsiknəs/ n.思乡病;乡愁
motivated /’mәutiveitid/ adj.积极的;主动的
motivation /ˌməutiˈveiʃn/ n.动力;积极性;动机
motivate /ˈməutiveit/ vt.成为…的动机;激发,激励
advisor /ədˈvaizə/ n.顾问
reasonable /ˈriːznəbl/ adj.有道理的;合情理的
expectation /ˌekspekˈteiʃn/ n.期望;预期;期待
applicant /ˈæplikənt/ n.申请人
firm /fəːm/ n.公司;商行;事务所adj.结实的;牢固的;坚定的
exposure /iksˈpəuʒə(r)/ n.接触;体验;暴露;揭露
expose /iksˈpəuz/ vt.使接触;使体验;显露;使暴露于险境
insight /ˈinsait/ n.洞察力;眼光
departure /diˈpɑːtʃə(r)/ n.离开;启程;出发
setting /ˈsetiŋ/ n.环境;背景;(小说等的)情节背景
grasp /grɑːsp/ vt.理解;领会;抓紧
dramatic /drəˈmætik/ adj.巨大的;突然的;急剧的;喜剧(般)的
expense /iksˈpens/ n.费用;花费;开销
cost an arm and a leg (使)花一大笔钱
tremendous /trəˈmendəs/ adj.巨大的;极大的
behave /biˈheiv/ vt.表现vt.&vi.表现得体;有礼貌
surroundings /səˈraundiŋz/ n.(pl.)环境;周围的事物
surrounding /səˈraundiŋ/ adj.周围的;附近的
mature /məˈtʃuə(r); ˈtjuə(r)/ adj.成熟的
depressed /diˈprest/ adj.沮丧的;意志消沉的
depress /diˈpres/ vt.使沮丧,使忧愁
boom /buːm/ vi.&n.迅速发展;繁荣
strengthen /ˈstreŋθn/ vt.&vi加强;增强;巩固
deny /diˈnai/ vt.否认;否定;拒绝
optimistic /ˌɔptiˈmistik/ adj.乐观的
gain /gein/ vt.获得;赢得;取得;增加n.好处;增加
perspective /pəˈspektiv/ n.(思考问题的)角度;观点
competence /ˈkɔmpitəns/ n.能力;胜任;本领
competent /ˈkɔmpitənt/ adj.有能力的;称职的
envoy /ˈenvɔi/ n.使者;使节;代表
cooperate /kəuˈɔpəreit/ vi.合作;协作;配合
angle /ˈæŋgl/ n.角;角度;立场
outlook /ˈautluk/ n.前景;可能性;观点
belt /belt/ n.腰带,地带
initiative /iˈniʃiətiv/ n.倡议;新方案
sincerely /sinˈsiəli/ adj.真诚地;诚实地
budget /ˈbʌdʒit/ n.预算
side with 支持;站在…的一边
logical /ˈlɔdʒikl/ adj.合乎逻辑的;合情合理的
as far as I know 据我所知
as far as I am concerned 就我而言;依我看来
in summary 总的来说;总之
generally speaking 一般来说
outcome /ˈautkʌm/ n.结果;效果
Rome /rəum/ 罗马(意大利首都);(史)罗马城;罗马帝国
Aisha /ˈɑːiʃə/ 艾莎
the Belt and Road Initiative “一带一路”倡议

Unit2 Reading and Thinking

课文

WELCOME，XIE LEI

BUSINESS STUDENT BUILDING BRIDGES

“欢迎你，谢蕾!”

商科学生搭建文化交流的桥梁

以下视频来源于

技术与教育

Six months ago， 19-year-old Xie Lei said goodbye to her family and friends and boarded a plane for London. It was the first time that she had left China. “I was very excited but also quite nervous. I didn’t know what to expect,” Xie Lei recalled.

半年前，19岁的谢蕾告别家人和朋友，登上了飞往伦敦的班机。这是她第一次离开中国。“我很激动，也很紧张，不知道会发生什么。”谢蕾回忆道。

Xie Lei is studying for a business qualification at a university in China and has come to our university on a year-long exchange programme. “I chose the exchange programme because I wanted to learn about global business and improve my English. My ambition is to set up a business in China after graduation, “she explained.

谢蕾在中国一所大学攻读商科，来我校参加为期一年的交流项目。“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。我的志向是毕业后在中国创办一家企业。”她解释道。

At first, Xie Lei had to adapt to life in a different country. “You have to get used to a whole new life.” she said. I had to earn how to use public transport and how to ask for things I didn’t 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 I’m not familiar with. I ask them to repeat themselves a lot!”

起初，谢蕾不得不去适应异国他乡的生活。“你必须习惯种全新的生活。”她说，“我得学会使用公共交通，学会要到我不知道英文名称的东西。迷路时，我得向路人求助但是这里的人讲话语速很快，而且使用的是我不熟悉的单词。我老是让他们重复!”

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. “When I miss home, I feel comforted to have a second family，” Xie Lei said “When there’s something I don’t know or understand I can ask them. They are also keen to learn about China. Laura, the daughter of my host family, wants to study in China in the future. We take turns to cook each evening. They really love my stir-fried tomatoes and eggs! Laura says she always feels hungry when she smells it, so I taught her how to cook it, too.

虽然一些留学生住在学校里，但是谢蕾选择住在寄宿家庭有助于她适应异国文化。“有第二个家，想家时我会得到些安慰。”谢蕾说。“当我有不知道或不理解的事情时，我可以咨询他们。他们对中国也很感兴趣，我房东的女儿劳拉将来想到中国求学。我们每晚轮流做饭，他们真的很爱吃我做的番茄炒蛋!劳拉说，每次闻到香味，她就感到饥肠辘辘，于是我教她做这道菜。

Another challenge for Xie Lei is the academic requirements. 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! Xie Lei was confused because she thought she knew less than other people. Her tutor advised her to read lots of information in order to form a wise opinion of her own

谢蕾面临的另一个挑战是学业要求。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，不过他主要还是想了解她本人的观点!谢蕾困惑不解，因为她觉得自己懂得没有别人多。她的导师建议她广泛阅读文献，形成自己睿智的观点。

Xie Lei also found many courses included students’ participation in class as part of the final result. Students need to generate ideas, offer examples, apply concepts, and raise questions, as well as give presentations. 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. “My presentation on traditional Chinese art was a great success, which boosted my confidence,” she said. “I’ll use these skills back home for presentations. They ‘ll help me build a strong business in the future.”

此外，谢蕾发现很多课程的最终成绩都包含学生的课堂参与。学生需要形成观点、提供例子、运用概念、提出问题并且还要进行展示。刚开始的时候，谢蕾不知道该说些什么。但令她惊喜的是，仅仅几周时间，她就能在课堂上大胆发言了。“我的中国传统艺术展示非常成功，提升了我的自信心。”她说，“回国后，我会将这些技能运用到展示中，帮助我未来打造一家强大的企业。”

Now halfway through her exchange year, Xie Lei feels much more at home in the UK. What seemed strange before now appears quite normal to her. “Engaging in British culture has helped, she said. “As well as studying hard, I’ve beeninvolved in social activities. British people are fascinated by our culture and eager to learn more about it, so I’m keen to share my culture with them. While I‘m learning about business I’m also acting as a cultural messenger building a bridge between us。

一年的交换生生涯现已过半，谢蕾感觉在英国过得轻松自如多了。以前看似奇怪的事情现在对她来说显得十分平常。融入英国文化使我受益匪浅。”她说，“努力学习之余我还参加了一些社交活动。英国人对我们的文化十分着迷渴望了解更多中国文化，因此我也乐于同他们分享。攻读商科的同时，我也扮演着文化使者的角色，在中外文化之间架起一座桥梁。

We will follow Xie Lei’s progress in later editions, but for now we wish her all the best.

我们会在随后的几期中跟踪报道谢蕾的进展情况，但现在我们祝她一切顺利。

Unit2 Using Language 01

Using language

录音原文

Host:This morning we’re looking at Chinese language learning around the world. We’re very pleased to welcome Aisha Khan, who is from the Confucius Institute in Karachi,Pakistan. Good morning, Aisha. First, tell us how you came to speak Chinese so well!

Aisha Khan: Momming. Well, because I had a great teacher, Ms Hu! She is the best Chinese teacher in my city.

Host:So what makes her such a great teacher?

Aisha Khan: Well, apart from language, she taught us about Chinese culture, and we came to love it.

Host:Oh, really, what sort of things did she teach you?

Aisha Khan: Well, once she taught us how to make dumplings. She said that during Chinese New Year and make dumplings. Eating those delicious dumplings together in Ms Hu’s home, we felt like family!

Host:She sounds like a great teacher. I bet shes a great inspiration, too. Is that why you became a teacher yourself?

Aisha Khan: Absolutely. She knew the important role language and cultural exchange would play in the future. I wanted to carry on her work, so I joined the institute as a teacher.

Host:Has the institute changed a lot since then?

Aisha Khan:Yes. At first, we only had a few students and teachers. Now we have many more. The stitute is also a centre for Chinese activities, like a brid

ge into China

Host: So why do you think it’s been so successful?

Aisha Khan: Well, I think learning Chinese has become important for many people, and Chinese culture is famous around the world.

Host:It is. isn’t it? I believe its importance has grown because trade between China and Pakistan has increased.

Aisha Khan: Definitely. And as Ms Hu believes, breaking down language and cultural barriers brings the world together.

Host:Your students must also felt that leaming Chinese is beneficial to their future.

Aisha Khan: Indeed. Many students go to work at Chinese companies. It’s great to see them go on to strengthen our connection with China.

Host:You seem to love your job.

Aisha khan: Oh, certainly. It’s very satisfying.

Host:Oh, that’s great to hear! Well, thanks for joining us. It was a pleasure talking with you. Carry on the good work！

答案

Activity 2

I It appears to take place in a radio studio

2 A radio host and a Chinese teacher named Aisha Khan

3 They are talking about Chinese learning in the Confucius Institute in Karachi Pakistan.

Activity 3

speak Chinese,Chinese culture,a few students and teachers,Chinese activities,trade between China and Pakistan,Chinese companies, cultural barriers

Unit2 Using Language 01

STUDYING ABROAD

IS IT A GOOD OR ABAD IDEA?

留学:好主意，还是坏主意?

Dear Editor尊敬的编辑:

In the past few decades, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of people studying abroad. Although studying abroad can bring great benefits, I think the disadvantages for young people are greater.

过去几十年里，留学人数急剧增长。尽管留学大有裨益，但我认为，留学对年轻人来说是弊大于利。

To begin with, many students who study abroad face great economic pressure. That means studying abroad is just not possible for everyone. Tuition fees and living expenses are much more expensive than at home and could end up costing most families an arm and a leg. Studying in China is much more convenient and can help save money

首先，许多留学生面临着巨大的经济压力，这意味着并非每个人都有留学的可能。国外的学费和生活开销比国内昂贵得多，大部分家庭最终可能要花费一大笔钱。而在中国读书则更加方便，还能省钱。

Another important factor to consider is the tremendous pressure that comes with studying abroad. Students must learn how to live in an unfamiliar environment with limited language skills. Some may struggle and suffer from culture shock when learning how to behave in new surroundings. Other students are not mature enough to handle the challenges by themselves and may become depressed. Some students might even encounter problems with personal safety. In addition, different approaches to teaching and learning may come as a shock to many students

需要考虑的另一个重要因素是留学所带来的巨大压力。学生必须学会靠有限的语言技能在一个陌生的环境中生活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，并承受文化冲击的折磨，另一些学生则还不够成熟，无法独立应付各种挑战，因而感到苦闷。有些学生甚至会遭遇人身安全问题。此外，不同的教和学的方式对很多学生来说也是一种冲击。

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! As China has boomed the educational environment has improved significantly, with many great universities now available. They have great facilities and outstanding professors, helping to educate young people who will contribute to the economy and further strengthen our country.

最后要考虑的一点是:尽管留学有诸多潜在的益处，但是在中国读书的年轻人同样未来可期!随着中国的蓬勃发展，教育环境己大为改观，优质大学比比皆是。这些高校拥有一流的设施和杰出的教授，助力培养为经济作贡献、进步增强我国实力的年轻人。

To sum up, one cannot deny the fact that studying abroad has its disadvantages, so when you think about studying abroad you should consider these many factors.

综上所述，我们无法否认的事实是:留学有其弊端。因此当你想要海外求学时，应当考虑上述诸多因素。

Kind regard 谨致问候!

Wang Li (other of twin girls)

王丽(一对双胞胎女孩的母亲)

Dear Editor,尊敬的编辑,

Is studying abroad a good idea or not? There are certainly disadvantages, but in my opinion, the advantages are much greater. As I always tell my son, there are no great difficulties or a person who is brave, optimistic, and willing to work hard!

留学是个好主意还是坏主意呢?留学当然有其弊端，但我认为利大于弊。我时常告诚我儿子，对勇敢、乐观、愿意拼搏的人来说，世上无难事!

The first advantage of studying abroad is personal growth. The education you gain and the experiences you have will change you for the better. For example, you will certainly become more independent because you will have to deal with all kinds of difficulties by yourself. Studying abroad also helps you to gain a global perspective and improve your general competence.

留学的第一个好处就是个人成长。你获得的教育和拥有的经历将有助于你提升自我。例如，由于你需要独自应对各种困难，你一定会变得更加独立。留学还有助于你获得全球视野，提升综合能力。

Another advantage is the increased chance for cultural exchange. Chinese students can be seen as cultural envoy promoting friendship between nations. International students in China also bring their colourful cultures here. 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.

留学的另一个好处是获得更多文化交流的机会。中国留学生可被视为增进国际友谊的文化使者。在华的外国留学生也带来他们丰富多彩的文化。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。

Finally, studying abroad provides a great opportunity to contribute to the development of our motherland. China’s global outlook, with projects such as the Belt and Road Initiative, has helped us make connections across the world. Therefore, China needs more talented young people with a global perspective who are highly competent with languages have leadership and organisational skills, and have strong cultural awareness. Students who study abroad will develop such skills and abilities, and these in turn will provide them with better career opportunities

最后，留学是为祖国的发展作出贡献的好机会。中国“带一路”倡议等项目的全球前景帮助我们与世界建立联系。因此，中国需要更多有オ能、有国际视野、语言能力极强具有领导力和组织能力、拥有强烈文化意识的年轻人。海外求学的学生能够培养这类技能，而这些技能反过来又将为他们带来更好的就业机会。

All in all, studying abroad helps to build character and increase people’s understanding of cultural diversity while strengthening China and building a shared future for all. I think this life-changing experience is certainly worthwhile and I hope my child will study abroad in the future.

总而言之，出国留学有助于塑造人格，增加人们对文化多样性的了解，同时增强中国的实力，为大家打造一个共同的未来。我觉得这段改变人生的经历肯定是值得的，我希望孩子将来能出国留学。

Sincerely yours

此致，敬礼

Zhang Yi

张毅

(father of one boy)

(一个男孩的父亲)

Unit2 Pronunciation

新人教版:高中英语选择性必修二 Unit2 Bridging Cultures

Unit2 Listening and Speaking

Listening and Speaking 录音原文

Reporter: I’m at the opening of”Culture and Ceremony: Bronze in Ancient China”, a new exhibition at the British Museum in London. It’s very popular! Visitors have come to admire fantastic relics from the National Museum of China in Beijing. Here now is Chinese bronze expert,Li Chen. Could you tell us what visitors can expect to see here, Mr Li?

Li Chen: Yes, as part of an exchange programme, we’ve brought some of our best bronze relics to put on display. Bronze has an important place in Chinese history. It was used for many purposes, from food containers to important ceremonial items. Some of the relics on display here date back to the Xia and Shang Periods. The beautiful and detailed designs are a reflection of the wisdom and artistic talent of our ancestors.

Reporter: That’ s incredible. I particularly like the bronze instruments. So, is this an ongoing exchange.

Li Chen: Yes, the programme began with the British Museums exhibition in Beijing in 2015. The aim is to promote cultural exchange between nations. Although there are a lot of bronze relics to see here, it’s a small selection of what the National Museum of China has. We hope this taste will encourage more people to visit Beijing in the future!

Reporter: I’m sure it will. Thank you. Visitors are already amazed by the splendid and long-standing culture of ancient China, and I have one here with me now. Tania is a teacher visiting with her art students. What do they think of the exhibition so far?

Tania: They love it. They’re impressed by the age of the objects and the level of craftsmanship.

Reporter: Have they seen relics like these before?

Tania:They’ve seen other bronze relics in museums before, but this has really stirred their interest to learn more!

Reporter: Thank you. The exhibition runs for six months. Although the British Museum is free, tickets are necessary for this special exhibition to control visitor numbers. You can buy tickets online, and I suggest you do it quickly as they’re selling fast! Back to the studio.

答案

Activity 2

1 It takes place at the British Museum in London.

2 Three people are talking. They are a reporter, a Chinese bronze expert named Li Chen, and a teacher named Tania who is visiting the museum with her students.

3 They are talking about a new exhibition of Chinese bronze relics from the National Museum of China at the British Museum.

Activity 3

the British Museum. National Museum of China, bronze relics, exchange programme, , promote cultural,exchange, visit Beijing, the age of the objects, six months, control visitor numbers.

新人教版:高中英语选择性必修二 Unit2 Bridging Cultures

Unit1 Reading and Writing

以下视频来源于

技术与教育

Hi there, Aunt Joan!

你好，Joan阿姨，

How are you? Mum said you asked how I was doing, so let me tell you about my ife here.

我妈妈说你想知道我现在过得怎么样，就让我告诉你我在这里的生活情况吧。

As you know, I’ve been in China for around a month now. I want to study in a local university which is why I took those afters-chool Chinese classes. I decided on China because it’s a fast-developing country with trade links all over the world. Studying here could be useful in finding a good job in trade or business. What’s more, Chinese culture is really interesting，so choosing to come here was a no-brainer for me!

如你所知，我到中国已经一个月了。因为我想读这里的大学，所以报读了课外汉语学习班。我选择来中国，是因为它是一个发展迅速的国家，与世界各地都有贸易往来。在这里学习有助于找到一个好的商务的工作。更重要的是，中国文化真的很有趣，所以我毫不犹豫选择了这里！

Having said that, China isn‘’t like I thought it might be. I thought it would be quite old and traditional, but in many ways, the cites are just as modem as back home in Vancouver, only with lots more people! There’s so much more food to try, too, and it’s all delicious! Everywhere I go, I see restaurants and snack stalls-it seems to be a big part of their cuture. Food here is very reasonably priced, so its great for my budget.The people I meet are all very welcoming towards me as a foreigner, and I even seem to be a point of interest! However, hardly anyone speaks English in my area, so it can be a bit overwhelming at times. But I guess that’s why I’m here-to learn.

然而，中国并不像我以前所想象的那样。我原以为它会很古老也很传统的，有着更多的人，但没想到这里的城市就像我在温哥华的家一样现代！在这里可以吃到好多美食，而且都很好吃！我所到之处，都能看到餐馆和小吃摊，似乎就是这里的文化。这里的食物价格很合理，所以没有超出我的预算。我遇到的人都非常欢迎我这个外国人，对他们来说，我也好玩！然而，我所在的这个地方，几乎没有人说英语，所以有时候也会让我有点不知所措。但我想这就是我来这里的原因——学习。

Right now I’m studying every day for my HSK exam (a Chinese language qualification).But I also get a chance to explore the city. I usually get up extra early each morning to enjoy a freshly made breakfast on the street, and then I often visit a park. I’m not sure if you know, but I’m really interested in tai chi，so I spend a lot of time in the city parks practising with the locals. There’s a lot of traditonal culture stil alive in China. The parks are full of people playing traditional instruments, playing Chinese chess, and even writing caligraphy on the ground with giant paintbrushes.

现在我每天都在为HSK考试(一种中文资格证书)而学习，但我也有机会去探索这座城市。我通常每天早上起得特别早，在街上享用新鲜制作的早餐，然后我经常去公园。我不知道你是否知道，但我真的对太极很感兴趣，所以我花了很多时间在城市公园和当地人一起练习。在中国，许多传统文化仍然保留着。公园里挤满了演奏传统乐器、下中国象棋的人，甚至还有人在地上用巨型画笔写书法。

My long-term plan is to take a degree course here. But it all depends on my expenses, so I intend to find some work first. I’m staying in a hostel dormitory right now, but I’ve put an ad online to find a friendly Chinese family for a homestay. That way, my Chinese wil improve much faster, especially my written Chinese, which I find the most dificult to grasp. I’ll get more exposure to Chinese culture, too. I hope I can learn some Chinese food recipes from them. I promise to make everyone a meal when I return!

我的长期计划是在这里攻读学位课程。但这得需要花钱，所以我打算先找份工作。我现在住在一家招待所宿舍，但我已经在网上发布了一则广告，寻找一个友好的中国家庭寄宿。这样，我的中文会提高得更快，特别是我的书面中文，我发现这是最难掌握的。我也会更多地接触到中国文化。我希望我能从他们那里学一些中国菜的烹饪。我保证等我回来一定给大家做一顿正宗的中国菜！

Well, that’s all for now. Ive attached a few photos for you. You would really love it here, so I hope you guys can visit China some time！

好了，暂时就说这些吧。我附上几张照片给你。你真的会喜欢这里的，所以我希望你们有时间可以来中国看看！

Take care!

保重

Jim

新人教版:高中英语选择性必修二 Unit2 Bridging Cultures