1、To understand the two letters. To learn some words and expressions. To show your opinions about studying abroad. To learn the structure of an argumentative letter. STUDYING ABROAD: IS IT A GOOD OR A BAD IDEA? Pay attention to the title and try to guess what the passage talk about. A local newspaper
2、has invited parents to share their opinions about studying abroad. Listen and read two letters, underline each writers main points. Then mark the reasons for their opinions. Wang Li (mother of twin girls) Main point Although studying abroad can bring great benefits, I think the disadvantages for you
3、ng people are greater. Reasons for her opinions Great economic pressure. The tremendous pressure that comes with studying abroad. Studying abroad does have potential benefits, young people who study in China also have a great future to look forward to! adj.巨大的巨大的,极大的极大的 Zhang Yi (father of one boy)
4、Main point Reasons for his opinions There are certainly disadvantages, but in my opinion, the advantages are much greater. Personal growth. The increased chance for cultural exchange. It provides a great opportunity to contribute to the development of our motherland. Answer the questions. 1. What is
5、 Wang Lis attitude to studying abroad in the first letter? A. Supportive B. Doubtful C. Disapproval D. Objective 2. In Wang Lis opinion, the advantage of studying abroad is _. A. bearing great economic pressure B. facing unfamiliar environment C. having great potential benefits D. experiencing the c
6、ulture shock 3. Zhang Yi thinks that students studying abroad can _. A. become more dependent B. get less chance for cultural exchange C. lose a global perspective D. develop organizational skill 4. What can we learn from the two letters? A. Students studying abroad dont need to learn how to live in
7、 a new environment. B. Studying abroad helps to increase peoples understanding of cultural diversity. C. Students studying abroad cant encounter problems with personal safety. D. Studying abroad helps students to speak excellent English in a few years. Economic pressure Read the first letter and fin
8、d some details to support the writers opinion. Tuition fees Living expenses n.费用费用;花销花销 The tremendous pressure that comes with studying abroad An unfamiliar environment Limited language skills Culture shock Not mature enough to handle the challenges by themselves Personal safety Different approache
9、s to teaching and learning adj.成熟的成熟的 People who study in China also have a great future to look forward to As China has boomed, the educational environment has improved significantly, with many great universities now available. vi.繁荣繁荣 Read the second letter and find some details to support the wri
10、ters opinion. Personal growth Become more independent Gain a global perspective and improve your general competence n.角度角度;观点观点 n.能力能力;本领本领 Cultural exchange Promote friendship between nations View the world from different angles and gives us more insight into our own culture n.角角;立场立场 Provide a gre
11、at opportunity to contribute to the development of our motherland China needs talented young people with a global perspective Competent with skills and abilities Better career opportunities adj.有能力的有能力的;称职的称职的 Read the letters from the two parents again and then use the connectors in the box to rewr
12、ite the sentences below. as a result, besides, for instance, that is to say 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
13、lonely and miss their families. n.预算预算 Students who want to study abroad must consider their parents budget. That is to say, they should think about whether they can afford the costs of studying overseas. Studying abroad can put great pressure on young people. For instance, they may feel lonely and
14、miss their families. as a result, besides, for instance, that is to say 3 Studying abroad will give students a good education. 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
15、 skills and strong cultural awareness are needed. Studying abroad will give students a good education. Besides, It also helps them to gain a global perspective. Global development strategies help to make connections between China and the rest of the world. As a result, young people with language ski
16、lls and strong cultural awareness are needed. When 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.合乎逻辑的合乎逻辑的; 合情合理的合情合理的
17、 Discuss the following questions with your partner. What are some other advantages or disadvantage of studying abroad that were not mentioned in the letters? Which parent would you probably side with? Why? 支持支持 Start with a question or a fact. State an opinion. Give reasons and evidence to support a
18、n opinion State a conclusion. By Analyzing the argumentative letters, the structure of the passage can be arranged as follows: Mark the parts of the argument in the letters. Underline the connectors in the letters. Then study the words below. Connectors expressing opinion Point of view: in my opinio
19、n, as far as I know, as far as I am concerned, personally (speaking) Summary: in short, to sum up, all in all in conclusion/summary, generally speaking Restating: in other words, that is to say, that means Connectors expressing reasons or evidence Listing: to begin with, what is more, besides, moreo
20、ver, in addition Cause & effect: because, as, so, thus, therefore, as a result Giving examples: for example, for instance, such as 议论文议论文是对某个问题或某件事进行分析、是对某个问题或某件事进行分析、 评论，表明观点、立场、态度、看法和主评论，表明观点、立场、态度、看法和主 张的文体。议论文通常包括：张的文体。议论文通常包括： 1. 开头：提出需要议论的议题；开头：提出需要议论的议题； 2. 正文：对所提出的问题进行议论；正文：对所提出的问题进行议论； 3. 结
21、论：对以上的讨论进行总结和归纳。结论：对以上的讨论进行总结和归纳。 议论文通常有两种形式：议论文通常有两种形式： 1. 正反对比议论文。通常分为三段正反对比议论文。通常分为三段/四段：提四段：提 出论点；分别陈述正方的观点和反方的观出论点；分别陈述正方的观点和反方的观 点；提出自己的观点。点；提出自己的观点。 2. 支持一种观点的议论文。分为三段：提出支持一种观点的议论文。分为三段：提出 自己的观点（支持或反对）；就自己的观自己的观点（支持或反对）；就自己的观 点给出理由；通过驳斥相反的观点，再次点给出理由；通过驳斥相反的观点，再次 强调自己的观点。强调自己的观点。 议论点、论据和论证是议论文
22、的三要素。议论点、论据和论证是议论文的三要素。 论点一般在开头给出，开门见山。论点一般在开头给出，开门见山。 论据是作者为了证明自己的观点而引用的论据是作者为了证明自己的观点而引用的 事实以及相关道理，应该贴切、合理，能事实以及相关道理，应该贴切、合理，能 很好地阐释作者的观点。很好地阐释作者的观点。 论证过程中可时而摆事实，时而讲道理。论证过程中可时而摆事实，时而讲道理。 【常用连接词汇常用连接词汇】 递进及并列：递进及并列：besides, in addition, whats more 比较：比较：just like, just as, in the same way, on the o
23、ther hand, on the contrary, while . 顺序：顺序：first of all, second(ly), third(ly), then . 因果：因果：therefore, as a result, for this reason . 目的：目的：so that, for this purpose, in order to. 总结：总结：in a word, in short, all in all, in all . 个人看法：个人看法：in ones opinion, in ones eyes, personally, as far as I know a
24、dramatic increase living expenses cost an arm and a leg the tremendous pressure behave mature encounter 急剧的增加急剧的增加 生活开销生活开销 花一大笔钱花一大笔钱 巨大的压力巨大的压力 表现表现 成熟成熟 遇到遇到 potential boom strengthen one cannot deny the fact that optimistic gain a global perspective improve your general competence 潜在的潜在的 迅速发展，繁荣
25、迅速发展，繁荣 加强，增强加强，增强 不可否认不可否认 乐观的乐观的 获得全球视野获得全球视野 提升综合能力提升综合能力 budget cultural envoys cooperate from different angles Chinas global outlook the Belt and Road Initiative 文化大使文化大使 合作合作 从不同的角度从不同的角度 中国的全球前景中国的全球前景 一带一路一带一路 预算预算 Work in groups and talk about the question: What would be the most difficult challenge and the most interesting thing if you study abroad? Write a letter to the editor expressing your own opinions about studying abroad.
