研究生精读教程（第三版）PPT下册Unit 6 Culture Shock教材课程.ppt

《研究生英语精读教程》(第三版下);Unit Six;Culture Shock①;transplant v. move, relocate移居；移植 ailment n. an illness, esp. one that is not serious疾病(尤指不严重的小毛病); ［2］Culture shock is precipitated* by the anxiety that results from losing all our familiar signs and symbols of social intercourse*.; ［3］Now when an individual enters a strange culture, all or most of these familiar cues are removed. He or she is like a fish out of water. No matter how broad-minded or full of goodwill you may be, a series of props* have been knocked from under you, followed by a feeling of frustration and anxiety.;People react to the frustration in much the same way. First they reject the environment which causes the discomfort. The ways of the host country are bad because they make us feel bad. When foreigners in a strange land get together to grouse* about the host country and its people, you can be sure they are suffering from culture shock.;Another phase of culture shock is regression*. The home environment suddenly assumes a tremendous importance. To the foreigner everything becomes irrationally* glorified*. All the difficulties and problems are forgotten and only the good things back home are remembered. It usually takes a trip home to bring one back to reality.; ［4］Some of the symptoms* of culture shock are excessive washing of the hands, excessive concern over drinking water, food dishes, and bedding; fear of physical contact with attendants, the absent-minded stare; ;a feeling of helplessness and a desire for dependence on long-term residents of ones own nationality; fits* of anger over minor frustrations; great concern over minor pains and eruptions* of the skin; and finally, that terrible longing to be back home.; ［5］Individuals differ greatly in the degree in which culture shock affects them. Although not common, there are individuals who cannot live in foreign countries. However, those who have seen people go through culture shock and on to a satisfactory adjustment can discern* steps in