most difficult part; next is the wait for the flight to a new home in America Later, their longing for home or how early they must be home on weekend nights which increase their total expenses to about $3.800 2. While-reading Activities 2.1 Cultural backgroun T explains the background information to S 1)Host family is the family that provides"board and room"for overseas visitors or students. In America, the families, which host foreign students, are not paid, though they are allowed a small 2).Christians are followers of Jesus. Christianity has had an enormous influence on western civilization, especially on art, business, government, and social relations 3). Income tax is one of the taxation on individuals and companies 2.2 Paras. 1-4 Structure and main idea Read through Para. I to Para. 4 and try to figure out the main idea with your partner Many brazilian students go to study in America every year for the same reasons Difficult sentences 1). At first glance, this is just another routine flight to Los Angeles, California.(Para. 2) Meaning: When seen for the first time, this is just another ordinary flight to Los Angeles, California 2). For me, it's more important to learn to speak English and to live through this experience than It is to receive a certificate from the American government. (Para. 4 n this sentence, "it"is used as the formal subject Key words and Expressions At first glance abr host grant as long as Examples: 1)at first glance: when seen for the first time At first glance, the price of the new car is much higher than the old one 乍一看,新车的价格似乎比旧的要高很多。 he problem seemed insoluble at first glance.乍一看,这个问题似乎解决不了 He has gone abroad on business for two months.他到国外出差两个月了。 They give performance regularly both at home and abroad. 他们定期在国内外演出 3)host: n. person, city or country who entertains gues Beijing will be host of the Olympic Games in 20082-4 2 most difficult part; next is the wait for the flight to a new home in America. Later, ______________________________________, their longing for home or how early they must be home on weekend nights.___________________________________ which increase their total expenses to about $3.800. 2. While-reading Activities 2.1 Cultural background T explains the background information to Ss. 1) Host family is the family that provides “board and room” for overseas visitors or students. In America, the families, which host foreign students, are not paid, though they are allowed a small income tax deduction. 2). Christians are followers of Jesus. Christianity has had an enormous influence on western civilization, especially on art, business, government, and social relations. 3). Income tax is one of the taxation on individuals and companies. 2.2 Paras. 1-4 Structure and main idea Read through Para. 1 to Para. 4 and try to figure out the main idea with your partner. ____Many Brazilian students go to study in America every year for the same reasons. Difficult Sentences 1). At first glance, this is just another routine flight to Los Angeles, California. (Para.2) Meaning: When seen for the first time, this is just another ordinary flight to Los Angeles, California. 2). “For me, it’s more important to learn to speak English and to live through this experience than it is to receive a certificate from the American government.”(Para. 4) In this sentence, “it” is used as the formal subject Key Words and Expressions At first glance abroad host grant as long as Examples: 1) at first glance: when seen for the first time At first glance, the price of the new car is much higher than the old one. 乍一看,新车的价格似乎比旧的要高很多。 The problem seemed insoluble at first glance. 乍一看, 这个问题似乎解决不了。 2) abroad: ad. in or to a foreign country; away from one’s own country He has gone abroad on business for two months. 他到国外出差两个月了。 They give performance regularly both at home and abroad. 他们定期在国内外演出。 3) host: n. person, city or country who entertains guests Beijing will be host of the Olympic Games in 2008