New English Course Reading, Writing and Translation Unit 2 Part BFive myths of studying in America 1. Brief introduction to the text: Five myths of studying in America is designed to show readers that there are many stereotypes held by people of different cultures about each other. In this passage, the author lists five myths held by some people about American students or American Education in general. After reading this passage, you may realize that the misconceptions held by others about you are no truer than those you might hold about them. Questions: what do you think might be some of the stereotypes held by other nations regarding Chinese students and education? 2. Structure Introduction:Starting with examples of misconceptions held by American students towards people in other nations; examples to misconceptions regarding US; the importance of breaking stereotypes and painting a realistic picture of life in the US. Body: Myth 1: American students are not as academically driven in comparison to other nationsMyth 2: American students party all night and day. Myth 3: American students are all rich and can afford a college education.Myth 4: Most Americans (and college students) live in large cities which are crime-ridden with drugs and drive-by shooting.Myth 5: I have relatives in New York, so I want to stay with them and commute to Boston for my classes. Conclusion Just as Americans hold outrageous perceptions of the outside world, you too may need to check your assumptions about the US. It is advisable for people to “research before reacting”. 3. Word usage Commit 的意思及用法 Refer to sentences in Task 3 on page 53. Coping with the Stress of Studying Away from Home 1. Brief introduction to the text: This passage provides some good advice for anyone thinking about studying in a foreign country. The author identifies such common problems as homesickness, culture shock and the “Martian effect”, and gives suggestions on ways to deal with them. Though this article is written with students in mind, in a broad sense, it contains good advice for anyone who might be going to live in a foreign country for any reason. 2. Structure Introduction Studying abroad is likely to lead to Homesickness, Culture shock and the “Martian effect”. However, these problems are not insurmountable. There are ways to cope with them.Body Ways to deal with Home sicknessWays to deal with Cultural shockWays to deal with the Martian effectConclusions International students are advised not to be intimidated by the problems they may encounter. Things will be fine. In fact, most students will experience the “homesickness in reverse” after they return to their home countries. Word usageReverse (refer to P57-58)Stress (P58)Part C Skimming and scanning (finish in class) Unit 3 Part A The Green Banana 1. Brief introduction to the text:By sharing with the readers his own experience related to some peoples views about their own culture, the author discusses the proper perspective we should in order to get a whole picture of things happening around us. Each culture has its own history and knowledge accumulated over many years. The center of the world for each of us is where our roots reside. The things that are most important for us come from our own understanding of the world. The understanding that we have is determined by the place and people that are most important to us. 2. Structure A. The authors encounter with the green bananaa. Leak of the radiator of his jeepb. Use of green bananas in fixing his radiatorB. Talk about the center of the worlda. A tall rock near the village regarded as the enter of the worldb. The authors hidden suspicion C. Reflections of the authora. Two learning moments the author experiencedb. Every place represents the center of the world for the people living in itc. A conscious breakthrough to a second center can to a life-long perspective 3. Word usage P72 Task 7Strain Shes under a lot of strain at the moment.The strain on these massive cables supporting the bridge is enormous. My patience has been strained to the limit. Youll strain your muscle trying to lift that heavy weight. The singer has to strain in order to reach that high note. Leak Youd better repair that leak in the fuel pipe. Air leaked out of the balloon. Who leaked this to the press? The details were supposed to be secrets, but somehow they leaked out.ScatterThe farmers were scattering seed on the fields.He scatters money about as if he were rich. The police scattered the crowd. Scattering: a small number or amount separated widely (as if) by scattering)a scattering of visitors a scattering of telephone calls during the dayExchangeIs five apples for five pears a fair exchange?Hes giving her French lessons in exchange for her teaching him English. Sarah exchanged seats with Ben. Where can I exchange