2019-2020年高中英语第三册(全一册)Unit8Learningaforeignlanguage--Period4Let’sreadandwrite.doc

2019-2020年高中英语第三册(全一册)Unit8Learningaforeignlanguage-Period4LetsreadandwritePart 1 Sample Teaching PlansGoals Talk about learning strategies Practise talking about attitudes and motivation Practise giving advice Read about learning a foreign language Review the Subjunctive Mood (2) Fill in an application formPeriod 4 Lets read and write!(STUDY ABROAD)Goals Read about studying abroad plete an application formProceduresStep 1: Talking about studying abroad.Before we read the text, lets discuss the benefits of studying abroad. Why do people go studying abroad?Why Study Abroad?Besides the excitement of travel, one reason to study abroad is that you will experience new customs, holidays, foods, art, music, and politics firsthand. “Obviously, I learned the language and am now fluent, but perhaps more importantly was how much I learned about cultures, people, and myself. I learned this from the viewpoint of an active member of the munity and my host family, not from the tourists point of view,” says Li Mingsheng, who studied in Poitiers, France. Another reason for studying abroad is that youll gain self-confidence. Quan Baodong studied in Caracas, Venezuela, a city of 10 million people and a huge change from his hometown of 35,000! Quan Baodong says he learned how to better stand up for himself and his beliefs and to express himself in another language. What could make you more confident than that? Living away from home can also help you adjust in the transition to college and adulthood. Bai Xue says she returned from studying in Australia with confidence, social savvy, and a genuine interest in international affairs that really set her apart from her peers. “After having gone abroad in high school, I found the transition to college to be a breeze - moving 560 miles from home didnt seem particularly daunting after having lived thousands of miles away.”And speaking of college, improving your language skills might help you get into choice colleges and even land future jobs. Colleges and employers know that studying abroad provides leadership skills in a world that is increasingly globally interconnected.Most of all, its fun! Youre not likely to suffer from sophomore slump or general boredom while youre studying in a different learning environment.Step 2: Reading aloud and underlining expressions.As usual you are to listen and read aloud to the tape, and, underline all the expressions useful to you. Useful expressions from STUDY ABROADspend time in a country, in the past, study abroad, a distant dream, find both opportunities and means, offer exchange programs, at various academic levels, at a reasonable cost, offer a homestay service, live with, the best option for, worry about, a host family, a wonderful way, learn about, stay in touch, an exchange student, make friends with, from different backgrounds, broaden ones horizons, improve ones understanding of , learn about, depend on, explainto, a returning exchange students, for the first time, have disadvantages, fall behind in ones studies, in the beginning, experience culture problems, take classes at the same level as at home, be concerned about, think of, spend some time as, begin by, find out as much as possible about, consider the cost, an exchange student association, give useful information, travel alone, start with, collect the basic information, pare different programs, findfor, an appropriate course, affect the whole family, take an active part, contact students, hear aboutStep 3: Transferring information.Scan the text for advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad to fill the form.Studying abroadadvantagesdisadvantagesStep 4: Thinking and speaking.If you were offered a chance to study abroad for a year, would you like to go? Why or why not?Are You a Good Candidate?Although many programs have academic requirements, you usually dont have to have the highest grades or marks to be eligible. And most programs do not have language requirements. Who you are is as important as your academic record. Study abroad programs look for students who are independent, self-assured, enjoy new experiences and different types of people, and can handle challenges. When you study in a foreign country, youll be faced with new circumstances, environments, and predicaments. Ask yourself: Am I willing to try new things- everything from foods tosocial situations? Am I fortable making my own decisions, such as what time to leave for school, which courses to take, and how to deal with conflict and change, without family or friends around to help? Do I like to take risks? How have I handled plex and new situations in the past? If you really hate change and dont like the idea of figuring things out all on your own, then studying abroad may not be for you. Its important to really think about your fort zone and to be honest with yourself - you could end up miserable far away from home if you arent! Of course, if you want to change those things about yourself and dont mind tackling them head on, then studying abroad may be an ideal way to take the plunge.Dont let a little anxiety stop you from considering the possibility of a summer, semester, or year abroad, though. Matthew says he will never forget sitting in the airport about to board a plane bound for Melbourne. “I felt overwhelmed, terrified, and thrilled at the same time,” he says. “In the end, though, the rewards of living overseas far outweigh the initial uncertainties.”