学年高中英语Unit12CultureShockPeriodOne课堂讲义北师大版必修4.docx

1、学年高中英语Unit12CultureShockPeriodOne课堂讲义北师大版必修4Unit 12 Culture Shock Period One Culture shock can be described as the feeling of confusion and disorientation that one experiences when faced with a large number of new and unfamiliar people and situations.Many things contribute to itsmells，sounds，flavors

2、，the very feeling of the air one is breathing.Of course，the natives unfamiliar language and behavior contribute to it，too.Peoples responses to culture shock vary greatly，from excitement and energetic action to withdrawal，depression，physical illness and hostility.A particular individual might react t

3、o culture shock one way one day and another the next.The view of culture shock calls two useful points to mind.Firstly，most people experience some degree of culture shock when they go to a new country，whether they admit it to themselves and others or not.Culture shock is more a product of situation

4、of being in a new culture than it is of the travelers personal character.Secondly，culture shock，like other kinds of “shock”，is normally temporary.It passes with time.Academic analysts of the culture shock idea point out that the experience of culture shock needs not be negative.While there may be so

5、me unhappiness and unpleasantness along with the confusion and disorientation，the confusion and disorientation are necessary steps in learning about a new culture.If everything in the new place is just like home，no learning will come from being there.Notes1disorientation n迷茫2withdrawal n撤回3hostility

6、 n对抗4temporary adj.临时的5analyst n分析家TaskAnswer the questions：1What is culture shock?It is the feeling of confusion and disorientation that one experiences when faced with a large number of new and unfamiliar people and situations.2What are peoples responses to the culture shock?Peoples responses to c

7、ulture shock vary greatly，from excitement and energetic action to withdrawal，depression，physical illness and hostility.Period OneWarmup & Lesson 1Visiting Britain.单词检测1tip v给小费；n.小费2owe vt.欠(情、债等)3apology n道歉，认错apologize vi.道歉4. absorb vt.理解，掌握；吸收5brief adj.短暂的，简短的6expectations n期待的事物，预期7exchange vt

8、.兑换，交换8cheque n支票9wander vi.漫游，闲逛10tasty adj.美味的11laughter n笑；笑声12majority n大半，大多数major adj.主要的13anyhow adv.总之，反正；不管怎样14reasonable adj.合理的，正当的15northeast n东北，东北方16book vt.预订，预约；n.书本.短语检测1owe sb.an apology应向某人道歉2afford to do负担得起做3as a result因此4. at least至少5get used to习惯于6get confused about对迷惑7. risk

9、doing sth.冒险做某事8the majority of大多数9. look forward to 期待10put sb.up留某人住在家中；提名1There is so much here that is different from home.这里有很多与家乡不同的东西。2I dont know what your expectations are of London，but knowing that youve never travelled outside of Asia，I thought Id tell you a bit about what you can expect

10、to find.我不知道你对伦敦有什么期望，但我知道你从来没有到亚洲以外的地方旅行过，所以我想告诉你一些这里的情况。3But even though some British people are quite strange，the majority of them are really friendly and Ive made some good friends.但是尽管有些英国人很古怪，可是大多数人还是很友好的，我已经结交了一些好朋友。.课文阅读理解1The letter to Aunt Mei was written .Abefore Aunt Meis visit to London

11、Bduring Aunt Meis visit to LondonCafter Aunt Meis visit to LondonDuntil Aunt Meis visit to London答案A2Xiaojin was writing the letter to .Amake an apology to Aunt MeiBthank Aunt Mei for her visit to herCinvite Aunt Mei to visit LondonDtell Aunt Mei something about London答案D3Once Xiaojin had a meal at

12、a restaurant.When she paid the bill，she found it was 19 pounds and the tip was not included，so she left for the waiter.A 0.19 B 19C 2 D 3.8答案C4When hiking in the English countryside，one had better .Anot wander through the fieldsBnot eat the mushrooms he picksCwear warm clothesDlisten to the weather

13、report before going答案C5From the letter，we know many things about Britain EXCEPT .Awhat for breakfastBtipping systemCeducationDweather答案C.课文语法填空Xiaojin writes a letter to Aunt Mei.She says that she 1.has been(be) in London for 6 months already and that she owes Aunt Mei an 2.apology(apologize) for no

14、t writing more often.She has been busy 3.studying(study) and trying to absorb all the new things.There is so much 4.that is different from home.She 5.wishes(wish) Aunt Meis visit not to be so brief and tells her a bit about 6.what she can expect to find.She tells Aunt Mei the food in London.Then Xia

15、ojin writes about the British tipping system and ways 7.to exchange(exchange) travelers cheques at banks.8.Additionally(addition)，she suggests they stay in the English countryside to wander 9.through the fields and so on.At last she says the majority of British people are 10.friendly (friend) and sh

16、e has made some good friends.1owe vt.欠(情、债等)；感激；归功于(1)(原句)I certainly owe you an apology for not writing more often.没有多给您写信我感到非常抱歉。归纳拓展owe sb.sth.owe sth.to sb.欠某人某物；把归功于某人owing to因为，由于，类似because of，thanks to，due to(2)I owe my brother 50.I owe 50 to my brother.我欠我弟弟50美元。(3)He owes his good health to

17、 plenty of exercise and a regular life.他把身体健康归功于大量的运动和有规律的生活。(4)If I have improved in any way，I owe it all to you.如果说我有一些进步， 这全归功于你。即时跟踪(1)你还欠我一个人情哪！You owe me a favour!(2)他的勇气在某种程度上是由于他面临危险而保持冷静的能力。His courage was partly owing to/due to his ability to stay cool in the face of danger.2apology n道歉，认错

18、(1)(原句)I certainly owe you an apology for not writing more often.没有经常给您写信我非常抱歉。(2)Go and say sorry to your Mom，Dave.Id like to，but Im afraid she wont be happy with my apologies.(2015江苏)去向你妈妈道歉，戴夫。我想去，但我担心她对我的道歉不满意。归纳拓展owe sb.an apology for doing sth.因 做 某事向某人道歉make an apology to sb.for doing sth.因 做

19、 某事向某人道歉accept/refuse an/ones apology接受/拒绝 某人的 道歉apologize vi.道歉apologize to sb.for doing sth.为 做 某事向某人道歉(3)He must make an apology to me for his rudeness.He must apologize to me for his rudeness.他必须为自己的无礼向我道歉。(4)I hope you will accept my apology and give me a chance.我希望你能接受我的道歉并给我一个机会。即时跟踪 (1)句型转换I

20、 must apologize to you for my being late.I must make an apology to you for my being late.He offered me an apology for losing my book.He made an apology to me for losing my book.(2)我因没有接你而向你道歉。I must apologize/make an apology for not being able to met you.3absorb vt.理解，掌握；吸收，汲取；并入；吞并；吸引(注意等)；使全神贯注(1)

21、(原句)Ive just been so busy studying and trying to absorb all the new things around meI think Im still experiencing culture shock.我一直忙于学习并且努力了解身边的所有新事物我觉得自己还在经历文化冲击。(2)Plants can absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen.植物可以吸收二氧化碳释放氧气。归纳拓展absorb ones attentiondraw ones attention吸引某人的注意be absorbed in全神

22、贯注于 类似：apply ones mind to，keep ones mind onbe absorbed by被所吸引；被吞并(3)He was so absorbed in a book that he did not hear the bell.他如此专心致志地读书以至于没听见铃响。即时跟踪(1)写出下列句子中absorb的汉语意思The clever boy absorbed all the knowledge his teacher could give him.理解，掌握The work absorbed him and continued to make him happy.吸

23、引Dry earth absorbs water quickly.吸收The surrounding villages have been absorbed by/into the growing city.把并入(2)朱迪思躺在沙发上，专心致志地看书。Judith lay on the sofa，absorbed in her book.4brief adj.短暂的，简短的(1)(原句)I wish your visit wasnt going to be so brief but theres a lot we can do and see in a week.我真希望您的来访时间不会这么

24、短，但是一周内我们也有许多事情可以做，许多地方可以参观。(2)Could I have a brief word with you，Mr.Thomas?托马斯先生，我能和你说几句话吗？归纳拓展in brief 简言之，总之to be brief简单地说，简言之a brief note一个便条make brief of使简短briefly adv.简短地(3)Its a long letter，but in brief，he says “No”这封信很长，但总之，他拒绝了。(4)The host made brief of the introductions in order to speed

25、the guests into the dinning room.主人给大家简短地彼此介绍了一下，以便把客人们赶快让进餐厅。即时跟踪(1)时间不够，所以我必须请你发言简短些。Were short of time；I must ask you to be brief.(2)单句改错She responded brief to the questions.briefbriefly5expectation n期待的事物，预期；指望(1)(原句)I dont know what your expectations are of London，but knowing that youve never t

26、ravelled outside of Asia，I thought Id tell you a bit about what you can expect to find.我不知道你对伦敦有什么期望，但我知道你从来没有到亚洲以外的地方旅行过，所以我想告诉你一些这里的情况。归纳拓展meet/live up to sb.s expectations不负某人的期望beyond/out of ones expectation s 出乎 某人的 意料in expectation of预料，预计；期待expect vt.期待，期望；预料，预期expect sb.to do sth.期望、预料某人做某事(

27、2)Out of my expectation，people here dont have the habit of wearing masks，not even in clinics.出乎我意料的是，这儿的人都没有戴口罩的习惯，甚至在诊所也没有戴口罩的人。(3)As was expected，we never spent a happier day.正如期待的那样，我们度过了非常开心的一天。即时跟踪(1)用所给词的正确形式填空In expectation(expect) of a traffic jam，I decided to walk.The concert didnt live up

28、to our expectations(expect)If you go to college，we expect you to study(study) as hard as you can.(2)这真是出乎我的意料。It is really beyond my expectation.6exchange vt.& n交换，兑换(1)(原句)Talking of moneyits really easy to exchange travellers cheques at banks or hotels so I advise you to get some of those before y

29、ou come.谈到钱，在银行或饭店兑换旅行支票非常容易，所以我建议您来之前准备一些支票。归纳拓展exchange A for B把A换成Bexchange.with和交换make an exchange交换in exchange for. 作为 对的 交换(2)Id like to exchange this dress for one in a smaller size.我想把这件衣服换一件小号的。(3)Shall I exchange the seat with you?我可以和你换座位吗？(4)What would you give me in exchange for my reco

30、rder?我把我的录音机给你，那你用什么交换呢？即时跟踪(1)句型转换I exchanged a sweater for a skirt with her.I gave her a sweater in exchange for a skirt.(2)我要用苹果换他的香蕉。Ill exchange my apple for his banana.(3)用我的旧电视机换这架照相机，你愿意吗？Would you like my old TV in exchange for this camera?7majority n大多数，大半(1)(原句)But even though some British people are quite strange，the majority of them are really friendly and Ive made some good friends.但是尽管有些英国人很古怪，可是大多数人都很友好，我已经结交了一些好朋友。归纳拓展1in a/the majority占大多数by/with a majority以的多数2the majority单独用作主语，谓语动词用单数、复数均可；a/the majority ofn.作主语时，谓语动词常根据其后跟的名词来确定其数的形式。3major ad