加强中美教育互动，促进东西文化互鉴

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

细雨丝丝迎宾客，笑意盈盈学中西

   2019年9月20日，呼市一中迎来了美国西雅图教育访问团，在绵绵秋雨中探讨教与学的问题，深入了解中美文化差异。我校副校长李刚，国际部主任李向京及各位老师热情欢迎了西雅图教育访问团的所有成员，并与他们交流沟通。

   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.

   李刚副校长致辞，为活动正式拉开序幕。李校长首先介绍了一中的历史，现状以及未来的发展，之后阐述了国际部的目标与发展状况，并表达了对这次访问的期待，强调了这次访问的意义。最后，李校长再次欢迎西雅图教育访问团所有成员的到来。

   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.

   在一中师生们的热烈欢迎之后，西雅图教育访问团的成员也介绍了他们的团队情况，并轮流讲述了他们与呼和浩特这座城市的缘分，表达了对欢迎仪式的喜欢。最后，由访问团团长提姆做总结发言，他对一中的邀请再次表达感谢，期待之后与国际部继续保持交流，合作与学习。

   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.

   上午第四节和第五节课，伴着铃声，高二8班和高一23班学生有序地进入会议室，美国老师们的教学道具琳琅满目，同学们目不转睛地盯着老师们的吉他，地球仪和厨具，入座后分别和访问团的成员们组成小组，进行交流沟通。互动课正式开始，访问团团长提姆先介绍了美国的地理知识，包括地图，重要城市和一些风景名胜，图片上风格迥异的地形打开了学生们探索之旅的大门。之后，团队里的露易丝带来了一首吉他弹唱，音乐无国界，一时间掌声雷动。紧接着她和另一位团队成员带领同学们了解了美国的饮食文化。帅气的男老师用《狮子王》里的一首插曲从饮食文化过渡到节日文化。在多种多样的节日气氛里，活动以一首《爱的旋律》正式画上句号。

   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.

   从一开始的拘束被动，到后来的放松主动，学生们在这次互动课真正做到了 “感受中美差异，加强理解交流”，他们见识了更多的文化，学习了不同的知识，扩展了国际视野，增强了民族自豪感。

   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.