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Strange tests in a new country  (P3)

Strange tests in a new country  (P3). 福建福州十一中 张永锋 E-mail: baun@tom.com. Curriculum focus. Cross-cultural awareness: experiencing different tests. Language knowledge: learning to write a narration to describe one’s experiences. Pre-reading.

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Strange tests in a new country  (P3)

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  1. Strange tests in a new country  (P3) 福建福州十一中 张永锋 E-mail: baun@tom.com

  2. Curriculum focus • Cross-cultural awareness: experiencing different tests • Language knowledge: learning to write a narration to describe one’s experiences

  3. Pre-reading 1.Do you believe that “Chinese students are the most hardworking in the world”? And why? 2. What’s your opinion about using calculators in mathematics exams? 3. Would you agree to explain the answers of your mathematics test on the exam paper?

  4. While reading 1. Please read the passage quickly and fill in the blanks with the information you find. As we all know, Chinese students are famous in the world for their spirit. But for the writer, his good could not help him to pass the mathematics test in New Zealand. Why? All the mathematical __________________________ are provided on the paper and the students are permitted to use graphical ____________________________which have at least 9750 functions. That is quite different to China. hardworking memory formulae calculators

  5. To his, 90% correct answers could not help him the test. Why? He didn’t explain why he thought his answers were correct. The failure was due to his with the language and with the New Zealand curriculum. So, when he realized that, he soon on top. surprise pass unfamiliarity came out The writer wants to make us realise that we must stick to things we are in. interested

  6. 2. Reading comprehension • 1. Which of followings is NOT true? A. The writer is not proud of his good memory. B. The writer is smart at calculating. C. The writer believes that Chinese students are the best in the world. D. The writer came out on top after some time in New Zealand. 

  7. 2. The reasons for the writer’s failure were . (1) his unfamiliarity with New Zealand curriculum (2) his excellent memory (3) his carelessness at calculating (4) his accuracy at calculating (5) his unfamiliarity with English A. (1) and (2) B. (2) and (4) C. (1) and (5) D. (4) and (5) 

  8. Language focus • 1. in a way 在某种程度上 e.g. The changes are an improvement in a way. • 2. be proud of/ to do/ that clause 为…自豪 e.g. We are proud of our success. He is proud that he is a scientist. He is proud to be a scientist.

  9. 3. to one’s+ 表情绪绪的名词 令人…的是… e.g. to one’s surprise to one’s joy to one’s disappointment • 4. get/ be used to + n./ doing 习惯于… e.g.He is now used to getting up early. • 5. come out on top 脱颖而出 e.g. He finally came out on top thanks to his hard work.

  10. Post reading • Write a short passage to explain your opinion on this kind of examinations. • Try to find out some more information about education differences between China and New Zealand.

  11. Thank you!

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