CHAPTER REPORT “An American Finding Her Chinese Face”

 Summary of “An American Finding Her Chinese Face”

There was an American girl who teached English in China, and she found a problem
about China language and she tried hard to understand about China language and it’s
culture. Because she must to mix her culture before in China. But finally, she could be
like a native. So once again she came back to China and teach again. And she felt she
discover herself in China.
 Opinion of “An American Finding Her Chinese Face”
We are very excited with the story, This story is amazing because we first read about
this story and we suprise about the content of this story, because the story different.
American girl looks like chinese girl for us it’s too rare. If chinese girl look like american
girl perhaps we ever seen it on television.
 Main Idea of each Paragraf Based on “An American Finding Her Chinese Face”
1. She was an overseas chinese.
2. Opened her secret idintity
3. She couldn’t speak chinese very well.
4. She was able to blend in like a native.
5. Why did she loved China so much.
6. She would be forever caught between two world.

READING ONE

 BEFORE YOU BEGIN

1. When we first visit or live in a different culture from our own we are sometimes
suprised at what we find. Sometimes the reality does not match our dream or idea
of that place. Take a survey of your classmate. Use the chart below.
Ask:
a. What foreign country have you read about or visited?
b. What suprised you most about the traditions or culture of that foreign
country?
Example:
Name County visited What suprised you?
Mike Japan People don’t shake hand.

Name Country visited What suprised you

Fuji Japan People bow to great each other
Qisti Korea If you recieve the name card, you must read it first
Amalia Indian You great an Indian with a namaste
Sitting in a way that shows the soles of your feet is
Silvy Arab
insulting
After we talk with bussiness partner, we must give
Dini Singapore
our card to the other and it start from the senior.
When you finish, discuss your answer with a small group.
 2. Use the reading skill you learned in Unit 1 to predict the content of Reading
One. Read the title and say what do you think it means. Skim the first and last
paragraphs. Based on your skimming, what do you think the reading is about?
a. What Chinese people think about Chinese-Americans
b. How Chinese-Americans are treated in China
c. How a Chinese-Americans discovers herself in China

 GETTING THE MAIN IDEA

The author’s main idea is:
a. Life in China is not the same as life in Hawaii.
b. Defining your cultural identity can be difficult.
c. Foreign people have a lot of trouble in Chinese society.

 READING SKILL PRACTICE: Guessing Meaning from Context

Without a dictionary, use the context of the sentence to guess the meaning of each
underlined word. Write a synonym or definition for each word. Then use a dictionary
to check your answers. The first one is done as a example.
1. I was amazed to see so many Chinese faces. I never knew there could be such a
diversity.
Your explanation: suprised
Dictionary: suprised,
2. I remember that sooner or later I would have to open my mouth and my secret
identity would be discovered.
Your explanation: personality
Dictionary: qualities, background
3. I tried to explain in my limited Chinese that in America, everyone speaks English
and that unless you are fortunate enough to go Chinese school, you speak only
English.
Your explanation: lucky
Dictionary: lucky, success.
4. I mastered the fine art of biking around the congested streets wothout getting hiy
by the many bicycles and cars.
Your explanation: crowded
Dictionary: crowded, blocked
5. I sometimes ask myself why I love China so much, despite my frustations with
trying to learn the language and coming to terms with the culture.
Your explanation: annoyed
Dictionary: annoyed, less confident
6. I am still struggling to learn the language, this time Mandarin instead of
Cantonese.
Your explanation: fight
Dictionary: fight, effort
READING SKILL PRACTICE: Contextual Paraphrasing by Punctuation.

The following Sentences use contextual paraphrasing by punctuation. Circle the word being
defined. Then underline the definition.
1. I was unable to convince the bike repairman that I honestly wanted to be more
familiar with my Chinese side, but had never had that opportunity up until now.
2. You see I grow up in the very diverse multi-cultural mix of Hawaii, which is noted for
being a melting pot-where cultures are encouraged to blend together.
3. My student still think I am Japanese, and they are incredulous (totally in disbelief)
that i write with my left hand.

 TAKING A CLOSER LOOK

Read “An American Finding Her Chinese Face” again, focusing on details. Circle a,
b, or c. Compare your answers with your classmate’ answers.
1. The author was suprised that Chinese faces are.................
a. So much alike
b. So ironic
c. So different
2. The author knew her secret identity would be discovred when she tried to......
a. Ride a bike
b. Speak Chinese
c. Repair her bike
3. After spending one year in China,the author felt she could blend in like a native.
List details that prove her point.
1. She could speak the native language.
2. She was able to bargain things down to almost half the price.
3. Order dishes at restaurant for her american friends.
4. Carry on a normal conversation with any one on the street.
5. She could also spit out bones on the table without worrying whether it was
bed manners or not.
6. She mastered the fine art of biking around the congested street without getting
hit.
4. The author returned to China again because she wanted to...................
a. Feel frustations
b. Live in two world
c. Discover herself
5. The author loves China despite the problems she has with the.......
a. Students and repair people
b. Food and biking
c. Language and culture
 CHAPTER REPORT
”An American Finding Her Chinese Faces”

Leacture : Nunung Nurjanah S.Pd., M.Hum.

Class : 2K
Group : 1
Name : Nuraini Octaviana (112060055)
Lilik Mar’atus Sholeha (112060191)
Mega Afriliawanti (112060192)

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