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1.If you could go anywhere in the world, which country would you like to visit? And why ?

2. What should we consider before we decide to travel abroad? Travel abroad money transportation Local conditions and customs Apply for a visa Making plans passport tourist map traffic map travel agency, guide

Pre-reading

What are the advantages of studying abroad? What are the disadvantages of studying abroad?

Advantages Disadvantages ① help us to be independent. ② easier to learn a standard foreign language. ③ easier to learn advanced knowledge and technology. ① difficult to communicate with others in another culture ② will cost a lot of money. ③ may be tiring to live in a new country. ⑥ learn a lot about local customs and broaden our views. ⑤ fun to live in a new country. ④ have many new experiences in communicating with the local people ④ must look after oneself and sometimes feel lonely.

2. What do you think a Chinese student will find different from studying at a Chinese University? They will find it’s not easy to study in a foreign country. The different teaching methods, different learning methods and different situations, they should adapt to all things quickly.

Chinese student fitting in well Reading:

New words board vt. 上（船、飞机） qualification n. 取得资格 recommend vt. 推荐；介绍 comfort n. 舒服；舒适；安慰 substitute n. 代替品 requirement n. 需要；需求

acknowledge vt. 承认；确认 occupy v. 占领，使忙于 enterprise n. 事业计划；事业心 succeed v. 成功；继任 comment n&v. 评论；批评

1.What is Xie Lei in England for? How long has she been in England? 2.Does she do well in her study? First reading

1.What is Xie Lei in England for? How long has she been in England? She is in England for a degree course / to complete a business qualification / study at a university. She’s been in England for six months. 2. Does she do well in her study? At first, she didn’t, but later she did it well.

1.When Xie Lei went to New York, she felt very excited and relaxed. 2.Xie Lei came to the university to complete a science qualification. 3.At first, Xie Lei didn’t get used to the life in London, now she gets used to it. 4.Xie Lei lives in the student accommodation. 5.Xie Lei found the preparation course was very easy to learn at first. 6.Xie Lei’s tutor helped her a lot in her study.

1.Why is Xie Lei doing a preparation course first? 2.Which two types of people have helped Xie Lei most since she came to England? 3.What are some of the difficulties she faced when she first came to England? Further reading/ listening

1.Why is Xie Lei doing a preparation course first? Because studying in England is different from studying in China and she needs to learn about these differences and improve her English. 2. Which two types of people have helped Xie Lei most since she came to England? Xie Lei’s host family and her teachers, especially her tutor.

1) Learning how to do everyday things, eg, how to use the phone, how to pay on the bus. 2) Understanding English as spoken in real life, eg, she can’t understand the expressions others say. 3) Learning how to reach the academic requirements of a Western university. 4) making new friends 3. What are some of the difficulties she faced when she first came to England?

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benefits Of doing a preparation course 1. To learn how to fulfil Western academic requirements. 2.To get used to a new way of life Of living with a host family 2.To have people to explain things not understand Of having a tutor 1.To explain about why you can’t use other people’s work without acknowledging it. 2.To encourage you to express your ideas with reasons 1.To learn more about everyday life and customs

Difficulties At the university 1.Learning to read widely and analyse the texts 2.Expressing one’s own opinion with reasons. Of a new way of life 1.Finding a balance between study and a social life 2.Making new friends

1. What kind of person do you think Xie Lei is? Find evidence in the article to support your opinion? I think Xie Lei is adventurous-she is will to go to a strange country to live; She is hardworking and determined to succeed and she doesn’t give up easily - Discuss the questions

She has worked hard since she came to England and ask her tutor for help when she need it. She is optimistic, she is willing to work towards solving any problems she encounters. She is sociable, she thinks relationship with family and friends are important.

“ Xei Lei, who is 21 years old, has come to our university to complete a business qualification.” “ It’s not just study that’s difficult. You have to get used to a whole new way of life.”

“ Sometimes I feel like a child,…….” “ When I miss my family, it’s a great comfort to have a substitute family to come home to.” “ I have been so occupied getting used to everything that I haven’t had time for social activities.”

2. Why do you think the reporter used some direct speech in the article? I think the reporter used the direct speech in the article to show that he got the information from Xie Lei herself. It also makes the article more interesting and gives the insight into Xie Lei’s character.

3. Where do you think this article might have been published? It might have been published in a student newspaper/ magazine or a local newspaper.

Because she had to learn almost everything again. She didn’t know how to deal with things, even some simple things. 4. Why did Xie Lei feel like a child when she first arrived in England?

Because she thought it’s important to have a balance between study and a social life. She’s going to join a few university clubs and hopefully she would meet some people she has things in common with. 5. Why has Xie Lei decided to join a few university clubs?

How to solve Xie Lei’s problems?

Xie lei’s problemsYour solutions 1. listening to the radio or watching television to become accustomed to everyday English 2. asking your tutor for advice before you start your academic writing 3. joining a lot of university societies 1.understanding and using everyday English 2.reaching the academic requirements of a Western university 3.making new friends

Find out the main idea of each paragraph.

Para.1 Para.2 Para.3 Para.4 Para.5 Para.6 Para.7 Xie Lei, a Chinese girl, is studying in a foreign country--London. The general introduction to Xie Lei and her study. The difficulties Xie Lei met while living in London. The advantages that Xie Lei gained while living with a host family. Xie Lei is getting used to the Western university’s way of learning. Xie Lei is now getting along well and is living an active life. The newspaper will follow Xie Lei’s progress in later editions.

1.Do Ex.2 on P39 with the help of the tips on P68 of the Best English. 2.Think about and discuss the questions in Ex.3 on P39. 3.Prepare for the language points of the reading.