加強中美教育互動，促進東西文化互鑒

   Strengthening educational interaction between China and the United States  Promoting mutual learning between the east and the west.

細雨絲絲迎賓客，笑意盈盈學中西

   2019年9月20日，呼市一中迎來了美國西雅圖教育訪問團，在綿綿秋雨中探討教與學的問題，深入了解中美文化差異。我校副校長李剛，國際部主任李向京及各位老師熱情歡迎了西雅圖教育訪問團的所有成員，并與他們交流溝通。

   On September 20, 2019, Seattle Associates visited Hohhot No.1 High School to have a discussion about teaching and learning methods and cultural differences between China and the United States with members of the International Department. Mr.Li Gang,Vice-Principle of Hohhot No.1 High School, Ms Li Xiangjing, Director of the International Department and teachers of the International Department extended warm welcome to members of Seattle Associates and communicated with them.

   李剛副校長致辭，為活動正式拉開序幕。李校長首先介紹了一中的歷史，現(xiàn)狀以及未來的發(fā)展，之后闡述了國際部的目標與發(fā)展狀況，并表達了對這次訪問的期待，強調了這次訪問的意義。最后，李校長再次歡迎西雅圖教育訪問團所有成員的到來。

   At the very beginning, Mr. Li Gang delivered a welcome speech. He introduced the past, present and future development of Hohhot No.1 High School and explained goals of the International Department. He also expressed expectations and emphasized the importance of this visit. In the end, Mr. Li Gang expressed sincere welcome to Seattle Associates.

   在一中師生們的熱烈歡迎之后，西雅圖教育訪問團的成員也介紹了他們的團隊情況，并輪流講述了他們與呼和浩特這座城市的緣分，表達了對歡迎儀式的喜歡。最后，由訪問團團長提姆做總結發(fā)言，他對一中的邀請再次表達感謝，期待之后與國際部繼續(xù)保持交流，合作與學習。

   Members of Seattle Associates also introduced their team and shared their stories about Hohhot. Tim,the representative of Seattle Associates， also made a speech. He expressed appreciation of the invitation and looked forward to keeping cooperation with Hohhot No.1 High School.

   上午第四節(jié)和第五節(jié)課，伴著鈴聲，高二8班和高一23班學生有序地進入會議室，美國老師們的教學道具琳瑯滿目，同學們目不轉睛地盯著老師們的吉他，地球儀和廚具，入座后分別和訪問團的成員們組成小組，進行交流溝通。互動課正式開始，訪問團團長提姆先介紹了美國的地理知識，包括地圖，重要城市和一些風景名勝，圖片上風格迥異的地形打開了學生們探索之旅的大門。之后，團隊里的露易絲帶來了一首吉他彈唱，音樂無國界，一時間掌聲雷動。緊接著她和另一位團隊成員帶領同學們了解了美國的飲食文化。帥氣的男老師用《獅子王》里的一首插曲從飲食文化過渡到節(jié)日文化。在多種多樣的節(jié)日氣氛里，活動以一首《愛的旋律》正式畫上句號。

   In the 4th and 5th classes, members of Seattle Associates made a presentation for students from class 8, grade 2 and class 23, grade 1. Students showed strong interests in teaching props such as guitars, a globe and kitchen utensils. Settles Associates members and students had a happy free talk. Then, the presentation began. Tim talked about the geography, main cities and tourist attractions of the United States.  Louise played a beautiful song with her guitar and made a presentation about American food with her friend. In the end, two other members sang songs of The Lion King and Rhythm of Love. The whole event was ended in a joyful atmosphere.

   從一開始的拘束被動，到后來的放松主動，學生們在這次互動課真正做到了 “感受中美差異，加強理解交流”，他們見識了更多的文化，學習了不同的知識，擴展了國際視野，增強了民族自豪感。

   Students were reserved and nervous at beginning and gradually becoming relaxed and active. Through this event, students felt the cultural differences between China and the United States at first hand. It is not only an opportunity for students to expand their outlooks and enhance national pride, but a chance to strengthen mutual understanding between Hohhot No.1 High School and Settles Associates as well.