nullnullReadingUnit 14 Have you packed yet?null go back to the place where your ancestors lived, worked, studied and playedNingbo is the place where Stephen Chou’s ancestors livednullnull澳大利亚华裔青少年“中国寻根”之旅 nullHave your families taken a family photo?Yes .We take it every year.nullMy ancestors lived in
Lvshun in Liaoning Province.Do you know where your own ancestors come from?nullHe’s already visited the place where his ancestors lived.nullDiscuss these questions:Do you, or someone you know, have family members
who lived outside China?2. Have you ever talked about your ancestors with
your family?3. Do you think “ancestors” are important?nullRead the passage and underline the
“the Present Perfect with already and
yet” structure.
Find these questions’ answers.1.Where did he go to visit?2.What do they do in their ancestors’ village?3.What’s the purpose of the In search of Roots summer camp program?nullHave you been back to the place where your
ancestors lived, worked, studied and played?
Robert Qian, a Chinese Canadian, already has.
Now in China, he has found that his family is
like a tall tree with long roots.
Robert is just one young overseas Chinese who
has come to visit his ancestors’ homeland, as
part of the In Search of Roots summer camp
program. The program is organized by the local
government of Guangdong Province. This program
started in 1980, and so far has brought thousands
of overseas Chinese students to China to look for
their families’ roots. The young people are usuallynullbetween 16 and 25 years old. Most, like Robert, can
hardly speak any Chinese, and have never been to
China before.The students mainly visit parts of Guangdong
Province in southern China. During the two-week
camp, they study Chinese culture, see changes that
have happened in that area, and visit interesting
sights. Going to their ancestors’ village is often the
most exciting part of the trip. The students feel
that they are part of the village, and experience
village life. They drink from the village well, go for
walks through the countryside, and watch the
villagers do their daily activities.nullCathy Qin, a young American student, had this to
say, “Thanks to In Search of Roots, I am beginning
to understand my Chinese roots, and who I am. It
has been a great trip, and I have so many memories
of China to take with me.”
The program leaders believe strongly in the program,
and say that the purpose of it is to give young over-
seas Chinese the chance to learn more about them-
selves. “I’ve really enjoyed the trip so far.” says
Robert. “This has been a big step for me, and I’m
looking forward to finding out more about my roots
during my time here.”null1.Where did he go to visit?2.What do they do in their ancestors’ village?3.What’s the purpose of the In search of Roots summer camp program?Guangdong Province in southern ChinaA. drink from the village well B. go for walks through the countryside C. watch the villagers do their daily activitiesIt is to give young overseas Chinese the chance to learn more about themselves.null1. What is it?
It is the name of a summer camp program to help young overseas Chinese to look for their family roots.
2. Who organized it?
It is organized by the local government of Guangdong Province.
3. When did the program start?
It started in 1980.
4. How successful is the program?
It has brought thousands of overseas Chinese students to China, their homeland. null5. What are the camp members like?
They are usually between 16 and 25 years old, can hardly speak Chinese and have never been to China before. 6. Where are they from?Canada Americanull7. What do they do during their stay in China?.study Chinese culture see the changes visit interesting sights nullwatch the villagers do their daily activities They feel they are
________ the village and e_____. go to their ancestors’ villages experience village lifedrink… take walks part of xcited = members ofnull8. What’s the purpose of the program?The purpose of the program is to give young overseas Chinese the chance to learn more about themselves. 9. Have they realized their purpose?
Yes.
1) They’ve enjoyed the trip.
2) They’ve begun to understand their
Chinese roots and who they are.
3) They’ve known more about their
ancestors and homeland.
4) It’s an important step for them. They
are looking forward to finding out
more about their roots.nullThere is one mistake in each sentence, correct it. “In Search of Family” has helped students like Robert Qian find
out about their homeland. Most overseas Chinese students in
the program have visited China before. Cathy and Robert are still
in China, and they think the program was helpful to both of them.
The worst part of the trip is going to the village. Watching the
villagers makes the students feel embarrassed. Robert Qian was
in China. The program begins in 1980. This program helped
Cathy Qin understand her roots better.Rootshas beenbestgoodiswas startedhas helpednullOrder the sentences 1-8 according to the reading. “In Search of Roots” has helped students like Robert Qian find
out about their homeland. Most overseas Chinese students in
the program have visited China before. Cathy and Robert are still
in China, and they think the program has been helpful to both of them.
The best part of the trip is going to the village. Watching the
villagers makes the students feel good. Robert Qian is
in China. The program was started in 1980. This program
helped Cathy Qin understand her roots better.21543768nullDraw your family tree. Present it to your
group. Tell them what you know, and say
if you have ever visited the home of your
ancestors.nullImagine you are Robert . After returning from China,
write a report for the “In Search of Roots” website.Dear Cathy,
I have just returned from a two-week
trip to Guangdong Province in
Southern China. In the past fourteen
days,…
nullTask 1 Imagine you are Robert . After returning from China, you write a letter to your good friend about the “In search of Roots”.Dear Cathy,
I have just returned from a two-week trip to Guangdong Province in Southern China. In the past fourteen days,…
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Robert. I have been to my ancestors’ village. There, we studied Chinese culture, saw changes that had happened in that area, and visited the interesting things. Thanks to this trip, I am beginning to understand my Chinese roots,Now I am proud of being a Chinese boy.nullHomework:
Writ about the following situation using your own words.
Imagine that two overseas Chinese students have come to your town to find their roots, and you have been helping them. What have you already them, and why? And what haven’t they done yet which you think is important for them to do.