Module 3 Culture and history
Unit 5 Educational exchanges
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Reading
An exchange visit is educational and interesting!
A group of British students from Woodpark School in London are visiting Xinhua Junior High School in Beijing on an educational exchange.
"I was very nervous at first," says Sarah. "However, my host family are really friendly. I'm glad to be a guest in their home. I've learnt to use chopsticks, and they're teaching me a little Chinese!"
The students spend the weekdays studying with Chinese students. At the weekend, they tour around Beijing and visit places of interest with their host families.
"It's been a fantastic experience so far," says Eric. "I've learnt a bit of t'ai chi, and I really enjoy it. We've already learnt a lot about Chinese culture and history. The teachers have introduced us to Chinese painting as well. We've also tried to paint some pictures ourselves! I haven't had much success yet, but I'll keep trying."
"I've made many new friends," says Sarah. "I plan to keep in touch with them when I return home. We'll see one another soon because they'll come over to the UK for the second part of the exchange next month. I can't wait!"
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Listening
Going on an educational exchange
Some students from Xinhua Junior High School will go to Woodpark School with their teacher Mr Liu for the second part of the exchange.
A Listen to the conversation between Mr Liu and the students. Complete the notes below. Write one word or figure in each blank.
Mr Liu: Good morning, boys and girls. Are you excited about going on the educational exchange?
Students: Yes!
Mr Liu: You're going to experience life in London and learn about British culture. Please remember that all of you must arrive at the airport before 6 a.m. on Saturday, the 6th of November.
Alice: I'm really nervous, Mr Liu. I've never visited another country.
Mr Liu: Don't worry, Alice. You'll be fine. For the next two weeks in London, you're going to stay with your host families. They've already planned some weekend activities for you.
Robin: What are we going to do on weekdays, Mr Liu?
Mr Liu: On weekdays, you're going to have classes at Woodpark School.
Alice: What should we remember to do, Mr Liu?
Mr Liu: You should be polite at all times. You should respect local culture too. When you come back, you're going to write a report on the educational exchange, so you should bring a camera with you.
Arrive at the airport before (1)_______ a.m.
Stay with our host families for (2)_______ weeks.
Activities in London
• Host families have planned (3)_______ activities.
• (4)_______ _________ at Woodpark School on weekdays.
Things to remember
• Be (5)_______.
• Respect local (6)_______.
B George is asking Mr Liu several questions about the exchange visit. Listen to the recording again and complete Mr Liu's answers. Write one word in each blank.
Mr Liu: Good morning, boys and girls. Are you excited about going on the educational exchange?
Students: Yes!
Mr Liu: You're going to experience life in London and learn about British culture. Please remember that all of you must arrive at the airport before 6 a.m. on Saturday, the 6th of November.
Alice: I'm really nervous, Mr Liu. I've never visited another country.
Mr Liu: Don't worry, Alice. You'll be fine. For the next two weeks in London, you're going to stay with your host families. They've already planned some weekend activities for you.
Robin: What are we going to do on weekdays, Mr Liu?
Mr Liu: On weekdays, you're going to have classes at Woodpark School.
Alice: What should we remember to do, Mr Liu?
Mr Liu: You should be polite at all times. You should respect local culture too. When you come back, you're going to write a report on the educational exchange, so you should bring a camera with you.
George: When are we going to fly to London?
Mr Liu: On (1)_______, the (2)_______ of November.
George: What are we going to do in London?
Mr Liu: We're going to experience (3)_______ in London and learn about (4)_______ __________.
George: OK. Should we bring something with us?
Mr Liu: Yes. You're going to write a report when you come back, so you should bring a (5)_______ with you.
George: Thanks, Mr Liu.
Mr Liu: You're welcome.
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Speaking
A Talk time
Intonation (2): Falling intonation
When we ask a Wh-question, we let our voice fall at the end of the question. When we answer the question, we usually let our voice fall at the end of the sentence too.
S1: What should we remember to do during our exchange visit?↘
S2: You should be polite and respect local culture.↘
We also let our voice fall at the end of an imperative sentence.
Arrive at the airport on time, please.↘
Please bring a camera with you.↘
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A1 Read the conversations below and practise them in pairs. Make your voice fall at the end of the sentences.
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S1: Who have you met in Beijing?↘
S2: I've met lots of Chinese students.↘
2
S1: What have you learnt?↘
S2: I've learnt about Chinese painting and t'ai chi.↘
3
S1: Where have you visited?↘
S2: I've visited the Great Wall.↘
4
S1: When are you going to leave Beijing?↘
S2: I'm going to leave next week.↘
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A2 Read these sentences. Make your voice fall at the end of the sentences.
1 Don't worry about the exchange visit.↘
2 Try to learn about local culture.↘
3 Join in your host family's weekend activities.↘
4 Remember to be friendly to others.↘
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B Speak up
B1 Alice has been in London for a week. She has written down some things that she has done and some that she has not done. Look at the lists below and talk about her experiences in pairs.
S1: What has Alice already done?
S2: She's met her host family. …
S1: What hasn't Alice done yet?
S2: She hasn't visited Tower Bridge. …
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