Unit 2 Using Language 写作（ppt课件） -2023新人教版（2019）《高中英语》选择性必修第二册.pptx

1、Using LanguageUsing LanguageUnit 2 BRIDGING CULTURESLearning objectivesAfter this lesson,you will be able to 1.Understand the opinions of parents about studying abroad and the reasons.2.Analyze the structure and language feature of an argumentative letter.3.Write your own argumentative article on st

2、udying abroad.4.Employ some connectors and sentence patterns to perfect your writing.Are you familiar with the photo below?From 1872 to 1875 the government of Chinas Qing Dynasty sent successively four batches of students totaling 120 to study in the United States.As they had access to advanced West

3、ern technology,these students later became the pioneers in Chinas industries of mining,railway and telegraph.Among them appeared the earliest presidents of Tsinghua University and Tianjin University,the first diplomats,and the first premier of the Republic of China.Why did the government do that?Wha

4、t happened to these students after they finished their study?Chinas Ministry of Education(MOE)declared that over 662 thousand Chinese studied abroad in 2018.The number of Chinese students studying abroad increased in the past decade and seemed to continue rising.The number in 2019 was 703,500,an inc

5、rease of 41,500 compared to that in 2018.Is studying abroad really a good idea?STUDYING ABROAD:IS IT A GOOD OR A BAD IDEA?Whats the main idea of the passage on P20?The advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad.Salutation(称呼称呼)Main bodyComplimentary closeSignatureWhat are the typical symbols of

6、 a letter?A local newspaper has invited parents to share their opinions about studying abroad.Read these two letters and underline:1.The main point of each letter;2.The reasons for their opinions.Main point:I think the disadvantages(of studying abroad)for young people are greater.Reasons:To begin wi

7、th,many students who study abroad face great economic pressure.Another important factor to consider is the tremendous pressure that comes with studying abroad.A final point to consider is that while studying abroad does have potential benefits,young people who study in China also have a great future

8、 to look forward to!Read Wang Lis letter and match the main idea of each paragraph.Para.1 ASuffering from culture shock.Para.2 BThinking carefully about studying abroad.Para.3 CMore disadvantages than advantages.Para.4 DGreat economic pressure.Para.5 EBenefits of studying at home.Main point:the adva

9、ntages(of studying abroad)are much greater.Reasons:The first advantage of studying abroad is personal growth.Another advantage is the increased chance for cultural exchange.Finally,studying abroad provides a great opportunity to contribute to the development of out motherland.How does the writers ba

10、ck up their reasons?Read Zhang Yis letter and match the main idea of each paragraph.Para.1 ATo develop our country.Para.2 BMore cultural exchange.Para.3 CStudying abroad is worthwhile.Para.4 DStudying abroad has greater advantages.Para.5 EStudying abroad is personal growth.Each of them consists of:1

11、 Main point3 Reasonsand their supporting evidence that is presented in different ways(contrast,examples,facts,cause and effect)What else can you find in them?1 Introduction1 ConclusionStructure of argumentative letters1st Reason+Supporting evidenceIntroduction+Main pointConclusion2nd Reason+Supporti

12、ng evidence3rd Reason+Supporting evidenceDear XXX,Sincerely yours,XXXWhen you write an argumentative piece,use connecting phrases to lead readers through your process of reasoning.Good logical connectors will help your audience understand your point of view,whether they agree with you or not!adj.合乎逻

13、辑的合乎逻辑的;合情合理的合情合理的n.推理推理Connectors Expressing opinionPoint of view in my opinion,I think,Summary all in allRestating that is to sayas far as I know,personally;as far as I am concernedto sum up;in short;in conclusion;in summary;in briefin other words;that meansConnectors Expressing reasons or evidenc

14、eListing to bigin with,Cause&effect becauseGiving examples for exampleFunctionsFunctionsConnectors Connectors Comparison(比较比较)Contrast(对照对照)Concession(让步让步)Emphasis(强调强调)FunctionsConnectors Comparison(比较比较)Contrast(对照对照)Concession(让步让步)Emphasis(强调强调)Use the connectors to link each group of sentences

15、.1.Students who want to study abroad must consider their parents budget.They should think about whether they can afford the costs of studying overseas.2.Studying abroad can put great pressure on young people.They may feel lonely and miss their families.3.Studying abroad will give students a good edu

16、cation.It also helps them to gain a global perspective.4.Global development strategies help to make connections between China and the rest of the world.Young people with language skills and strong cultural awareness are needed.as a result besides for instancethat is to sayGood logical connectors wil

17、l help your audience understand your point of view,whether they agree with you or not!Underline the connectors in the letters and talk about their functions.althoughto begin within additionalsoto sum upso in my opinionfor examplethusfinallysuch asthereforeall in allAnd you can refer to your textbook

18、 for more connectors expressing opinions,reasons,or evidence on Page 21.Start with a question or a fact.State an opinion.Give reasons and evidence to support an opinion State a conclusion.By Analyzing the argumentative By Analyzing the argumentative letters,the structure of the passage letters,the s

19、tructure of the passage can be arranged as follows:can be arranged as follows:Mark the parts of the argument in the Mark the parts of the argument in the letters.letters.Do you want to see the moon shine on the other side of the world?What is your opinion on studying abroad?DiscussionHomeworkWrite a

20、 letter to the editor expressing your opinions.Follow the structure of the argumentative letter,and use connectors to make your writing more coherent.针对训练假定你是李华，你的美国笔友Jackson最近在考虑是否要出国留学，他来信征求你的意见。请你就此用英语给他写一封电子邮件，阐述你的观点，并给出理由(不少于三个)。注意:1.词数80左右;2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯;3.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。Dear Jackson,I m m

21、ore than delighted to share my opinion,which I hope will be of some help to you.Frankly,I hold the view that it makes good sense to study abroad.The reasons are as follows.To begin with,exposure to a foreign language setting while we are studying abroad makes learning process interesting and effecti

22、ve.Moreover,bathed in a different culture of a foreign country,we can gain great insights into the world.Finally,studying abroad takes us out of our comfort zone and changes us for the better,which is the most important from my view.All things considered,I hope you can choose to study abroad and sta

23、rt a new life.Yours,Li Hua 语法填空语法填空 （根据课文内容和语法规则完成短文）Dear Editor，In the past few decades，the number of students studying abroad has increased 1_（dramatic）.It can be beneficial，but the disadvantages are greater.First，studying abroad is 2_（expense）.Those involved have to spend a lot of money on tuitio

24、n and living expenses.In addition，they must face an unfamiliar environment and learn how 3_（behave）in new surroundings.Besides，studying in China also has a great future to look forward 4_!Chinas educational environment has improved significantly，which helps to educate students to further 5_（strength

25、）our country.To sum up，when you think about studying abroad，you should consider these factors.Kind regards，Wang Lispeakingexpensiveto behavetostrengthen Dear Editor，I think studying abroad is a good idea.6 _ there are disadvantages，the advantages are greater.The first advantage of studying abroad he

26、lps students to live independently and gain 7 _ global perspective and improve general competence.Another advantage is the chance for cultural exchange.8_（cooperate）with people from diverse cultural backgrounds helps students view the world from different 9_（angle）.Finally，it provides a great opport

27、unity to contribute to the development of our motherland.All in all，studying abroad 10_（help）to build character and increase students understanding of cultural diversity.Sincerely yours，Zhang YiWhile/AlthoughaCooperatingangleshelpsIt is hoped that you are to use what we have learned in this unit to consider whether overseas study is right for you,show respect to and deeper our understanding of cultures in different countries,and most importantly,understand the role of us students studying abroad in showcasing China to the rest of the world.