XB 2 Unit 2 语法填空

Unit2 Bridging Cultures
第一篇
The number of international students 1. _________ search of higher education in China has been increasing in the past ten years. Many foreign students think highly of Wuhan University in Hubei Province. For the exposure to 2. _________ (it) academic and social environment brings them long-lasting benefits.
Goh Qian Xuan from Singapore 3. _________ (select) to be president of the Wuhan University Singaporean Student Association and the Chinese Language and Literature Student Union during her four years of studying in Wuhan, 4. _________ gave her the chance to work 5. _________ (close) with students from other countries. "I didn't come to Wuhan just 6. _________ (get) good grades, " Goh says. "Being part of the local student communities and seeing 7. _________ things are done have really helped me to better understand Chinese people and China. "
The university also offers various activities to them. Goh says she felt 8. _________ (little) like a foreign student only after a year in the student union. "The environment is truly good for Chinese studies, " she says. "The four 9. _________ (amaze) years I spent in Wuhan has helped to build a strong foundation for my life and career. This experience has proved many of my former ideas wrong as I now understand the main reasons behind the Chinese ways to deal with certain 10. _________ (matter). "
1. _________ 2. _________ 3. _________ 4. _________ 5. _________
6. _________ 7. _________ 8. _________ 9. _________ 10. _________
第二篇
There are many New Zealanders returning home to live at the moment. 1. _________ (tradition), young Kiwis go overseas to live and work for a few years and this 2. _________ (call) an OE (overseas experience). Some return home after a year or two and 3. _________ stay away for longer. Many go to Australia and the United Kingdom. If they marry an Australian or a British person, they probably decide to live in that country.
Even older New Zealanders 4. _________ (attract) to Australia over the years because the wages can be 5. _________ (high) there and it is not too distant or different from New Zealand. Now it looks like those people are returning home. Reasons for this could be that they have lost their job because 6. _________ the bad economy and they want to be closer to family during such hard times. Unemployment is still quite low in New Zealand at 5%. In 7. _________ (place)like United Kingdom, United States and Australia, the unemployment rates are higher so it is harder 8. _________ (get) a job. Houses are also cheap enough 9. _________ (buy) at the moment so it can be 10. _________good time to buy a house here.
1. _________ 2. _________ 3. _________ 4. _________ 5. _________
6. _________ 7. _________ 8. _________ 9. _________ 10. _________

Unit2
第一篇 in；its；was selected；which；closely；to get；how；less；amazing；matters
第二篇Traditionally；is called；others；have been attracted；higher；of；places；to get；to buy；a

【课文语法填空】新人教版选择性必修二 Unit 2
WELCOME，XIE LEI
BUSINESS STUDENT BUILDING BRIDGES
Six months ago, 19-year-old Xie Lei said goodbye to her family and friends and boarded a plane for London. It was the first time that she had left China. “I was very excited   1   also quite nervous. I didn’t know what to expect,” Xie Lei recalled.
Xie Lei is studying for a business   2   (qualify) at a university in China and has come to our university on a year-long exchange programme. “I chose the exchange programme because I wanted to learn about global business and improve my English. My   3   (ambitious) is to set up a business in China after graduation,” she explained.
At first, Xie Lei had to adapt   4   life in a different country. “You have to get used to a whole new life.” she said. “I had to earn how to use public transport and how to ask for things I didn’t know the English names for. When I got   5   (lose), I had to ask passers-by for help, but people here speak fast and use words I’m not familiar with. I ask them to repeat   6   (they) a lot!”
Although some foreign students live in campus accommodation, Xie Lei chose to live with a host family, who can help with her   7   (adapt) to the new culture. “When I miss home, I feel   8  
(comfort) to have a second family,” Xie Lei said. “When there’s something I don’t know or understand, I can ask them. They are also keen to learn about China. Laura, the daughter of my host family, wants to study in China in the future. We take turns to cook each evening. They really love my stir-fried tomatoes and eggs! Laura says she always feels hungry when she smells it, so I taught her how to cook it, too.”
Another challenge for Xie Lei is the academic requirements. The first time that she had to write an essay, her tutor explained that she must acknowledge what other people   9   (say) if she cited their ideas, but that he mainly wanted to know what she thought! Xie Lei was confused because she thought she knew   10   (little) than other people. Her tutor advised her to read lots of information in order to form a wise opinion of her own.
Xie Lei also found many courses included students’   11   (participate) in class as part of the final result. Students need to generate ideas, offer examples, apply concepts, and raise questions, as well as give presentations. At first, Xie Lei had no idea what she should say, but what surprised her was that she found herself speaking up in class after just a few weeks. “My presentation on traditional Chinese art was a great success, which boosted my confidence,” she said. “I’ll use these skills back home for presentations. They’ll help me build a strong business in the future.”
Now halfway through her exchange year, Xie Lei feels much more   12   home in the UK. What seemed strange before now appears quite normal to her. “  13   (engage) in British culture has helped,” she said. “As well as studying hard, I’ve been   14   (involve) in social activities. British people are fascinated by our culture and eager to learn more about it, so I’m keen to share my culture with them. While I’m learning about business, I’m also acting as a cultural messenger building a bridge between us.”
We will follow Xie Lei’s progress in later editions, but for now, we wish her all   15   best.
【参考答案】
1. but    2. qualification    3. ambition    4. to    5. lost
6. themselves    7. adaptation    8. comforted    9. had said    10. less
11. participation    12. at    13. Engaging    14. involved    15. the
STUDYING ABROAD: IS IT A GOOD OR A BAD IDEA?
Dear Editor,
In the past few decades, there has been a   1   (drama) increase in   2   number of people studying abroad. Although studying abroad can bring great benefits, I think the disadvantages for young people are greater.
To begin   3  , many students who study abroad face great economic pressure. That means studying abroad is just not possible for everyone. Tuition fees and living   4   (expense) are much more expensive than at home and could end up costing most families an arm and   5   leg. Studying in China is much more convenient and can help save money
Another important factor to consider is the tremendous pressure that comes with studying abroad. Students must learn how to live in an unfamiliar environment with limited language skills. Some may struggle and suffer from culture shock when learning how to behave in new   6   (surrounding). Other students are not mature enough to handle the challenges by themselves and may become
7   (depress). Some students might even encounter problems with personal safety. In addition, different approaches to teaching and learning may come as a shock to many students.
A final point to consider is that while studying abroad does have potential benefits, young people who study in China also have a great future to look forward to! As China has boomed, the educational environment has improved   8   (significant), with many great universities now available. They have great facilities and outstanding professors, helping to educate young people who will contribute to the economy and further   9   (strength) our country.
To sum up, one cannot deny the fact   10   studying abroad has its disadvantages, so when you think about studying abroad, you should consider these many factors
Kind regards,
Wang Li ( mother of twin girls)
Dear Editor,
Is studying abroad a good idea   11   not? There are certainly disadvantages, but in my opinion, the advantages are much greater. As I always tell my son, there are no great difficulties for a person who is brave,   12   (optimism), and willing to work hard!
The first advantage of studying abroad is personal   13   (grow). The education you gain and the experiences you have will change you for the   14   (good). For example, you will certainly become more independent because you will have to deal with all kinds of difficulties by yourself. Studying abroad also helps you to gain a global perspective and improve your general   15  
(competent).
Another advantage is the increased chance for cultural exchange. Chinese students can be seen as cultural envoys promoting friendship between nations. International students in China also bring their colourful cultures here.   16   (cooperate) with people from diverse cultural backgrounds helps us view the world from different   17   (angle) and thus gives us more insight into our own culture.
Finally, studying abroad provides a great opportunity to contribute to the development of our motherland. China’s global outlook, with projects such as the Belt and Road Initiative, has helped us make connections across the world. Therefore, China needs more talented young people with a global perspective who are   18   (high) competent with languages, have leadership and organisational skills, and have strong cultural awareness. Students who study abroad will develop such skills and abilities, and these   19   turn will provide them with better career opportunities
All in all, studying abroad helps to build character and increase people’s understanding of cultural diversity while strengthening China and building a shared future for all. I think this life-changing experience is certainly worthwhile, and I hope my child will study abroad in the future.
20   (sincere) yours,
Zhang Yi (father of one boy)
【参考答案】
1. dramatic    2. the    3. with    4. expenses    5. a
6. surroundings    7. depressed    8. significantly    9. strengthen    10. that
11. or    12. optimistic    13. growth    14. better    15. competence
16. Cooperating    17. angles    18. highly    19. in    20. Sincerely