1、Unit 2 Bridging CulturesUsing language-Express your opinions on studying abroad To read and understand the two argumentative letters. To learn the structure of an argumentative letter. To be able to express your opinions about studying abroad.What do you think of studying abroad?as far as I know in
2、my opinionas far as Im concernedpersonally(speaking)STUDYING ABROAD: IS IT A GOOD OR A BAD IDEA?Read the title and guess what genre the letters are.Argumentative letters.A local newspaper has invited parents to share their opinions about studying abroad. Listen and read two letters, underline each w
3、riters main points. Then mark the reasons for their opinions. Letter from Wang Li （mother of twin girls）Main pointAlthough studying abroad can bring great benefits, I think the disadvantages for young people are greater.Reasons Great economic pressure. The tremendous pressure that comes with studyin
4、g abroad. While 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Letter from Zhang Yi (father of one boy)Main pointReasonsThere are certainly disadvantages, but in my opinion, the advantages are much greater.
5、 Personal growth. The increased chance for cultural exchange. It provides a great opportunity to contribute to the development of our motherland.Economic pressure.Read the first letter and find some details to support the writers opinion.Tuition fees Living expensesn. 费用费用;花销花销The tremendous pressur
6、e 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 approaches to teaching and learningadj. 成熟的成熟的People who study in China also have a great future to look forward to.As
7、 China has boomed, the educational environment has improved significantly, with many great universities now available. vi.&n. 迅速发展迅速发展;繁荣繁荣Read the second letter and find some details to support the writers opinion.Personal growth. Become more independent Gain a global perspective and improve your g
8、eneral 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 culturen. 角角;立场立场Provide a great opportunity to contribute to the development of our motherland. China needs more talented young
9、people with a global perspective who are highly competent with language, have leadership and organisational skills, and have strong cultural awareness Better career opportunities are providedDiscussion1. What are some other advantages or disadvantage of studying abroad that were not mentioned in the
10、 letters?2. Which parent would you probably side with? Why?支持支持1. What are some other advantages or disadvantage of studying abroad that were not mentioned in the letters?One disadvantage of studying abroad is that not all students are suited to it. Some students will never gain the needed language
11、ability or may not get the most from an unfamiliar teaching approach. One advantage of studying abroad is the opportunity to meet new lifelong friends from different cultural backgrounds.2. Which parent would you probably side with? Why?I would probably side with Zhang Yi because I think Wang Lis pe
12、rspective is too narrow. Yes, there are possible disadvantages with studying abroad, but Chinese students are smart and strong enough to overcome these. Meanwhile, the rewards for studying abroad are much greater than any of the disadvantages. Read the letters again and then use the connectors in th
13、e box to rewrite the sentences below. as a result besides for instance that is to say 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 wit
14、h you or not!adj. 合乎逻辑的合乎逻辑的; 合情合理的合情合理的 Read the letters again and then use the connectors in the box to rewrite 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 aff
15、ord the costs of studying overseas. 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. 2. Studying abroad can put great pressure on young people. They may feel lonely and miss their fami
16、lies. Studying abroad can put great pressure on young people. For instance，they may feel lonely and miss their families. n.预算预算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. Studying abroad will
17、 give students good education. Besides，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. Global development strategies help to
18、 make connections between China and the rest of the world. As a result, young people with language skills and strong cultural awareness are needed. 2. Underline the connectors in the letters. Then study the words below.SummaryPoint of view：观点：观点 in my opinion 在我看来as far as I know 据我所知as far as I am
19、concerned 就我而言personally（speaking） 就个人而言Summary： 总结总结 in short 总之to sum up 总之all in all 总而言之in conclusion/summary 总之generally speaking 一般来说Restating：重述：重述 in other words 换句话说that is to say 也就是说that means 这意味着Connectors expressing opinion 表达表达观点的连接观点的连接词词Listing：清单：清单 to begin with 起初 whats more 此外be
20、sides 此外moreover 再者in addition 此外Cause & effect： 因果因果 because 因为 as 因为so 因此thus 因此therefore 因此as a result 因此 Giving examples：举例：举例 for example 例如for instance such as How to write an argumentationHow to write an argumentation-议论文议论文议论文议论文是对某个问题或某件事进行分析、评论，表明观点、是对某个问题或某件事进行分析、评论，表明观点、立场、态度、看法和主张的文体。议论
21、文通常包括：立场、态度、看法和主张的文体。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。一、文体特点体裁：议论文体裁：议论文时态：一般现在时时态：一般现在时人称：第一人称人称：第一人称 / 第三人称第三人称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。正反对比议论文。Para.1: 提出提出论点论点；Para.2: 分别陈述分别陈述正方正方的观点和的观点和反方反方的观点；的观点；Para.3: 提出提出自己的
22、观点自己的观点。 2. 支持一种观点的议论文。支持一种观点的议论文。Para.1: 提出自己的提出自己的观点观点（支持或反对）；（支持或反对）；Para.2: 就自己的观点给出就自己的观点给出理由理由；Para.3: 通过驳斥相反的观点，再次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。 范文赏析:正反对比议论文。正反对比议论文。Introducing a social phenomenon.Describing different opinions about the phenomenon.Stating your opinion. 范文赏析:支持一种观点的议论文。支持一种观点的议论
23、文。Nowadays，there is a hot discussion about travelling. When it comes to this topic, views vary from person to person. The reasons may be listed as follows. First of all, we can enjoy the beautiful scenery and relax ourselves. For modern life, we are busy with our work with high pressure. However, wh
24、en we travel, we will be attracted by great landscape and forget pressure from both work and life. In addition, I believe that travelling can help us to expand our scope of knowledge, especially geographical and historical learning. Whats more, we can make friends by travelling. For most travellers,
25、 they tend to find many companions to travel with. Through this kind of travel, we can meet many different people and make friends with them to broaden our social circle.From my point of view, travelling does more good than harm. If your time and money permit, you can go travelling to relax yourself
26、. It will at least enable you to enjoy your leisure time.Introducing a social phenomenon and state your opinion.Supporting ideas.Conclusion.WritingNowadays，there is a hot discussionWritingWriting 手机已经成为我们生活中的必需品，现在越来越多的中学生拥有了自手机已经成为我们生活中的必需品，现在越来越多的中学生拥有了自己的手机。中学生使用手机有利有弊，请就中学生应不应该带手机进校园己的手机。中学生使用手机
27、有利有弊，请就中学生应不应该带手机进校园谈谈你的看法。谈谈你的看法。优点：给我们提供了很多方便，同学们可以更好地了解世界，方便与父母优点：给我们提供了很多方便，同学们可以更好地了解世界，方便与父母、朋友的联系，学习上有不懂的也可以百度。、朋友的联系，学习上有不懂的也可以百度。缺点：容易成为手机控，影响视力。有部分同学沉迷于网络游戏，严重影缺点：容易成为手机控，影响视力。有部分同学沉迷于网络游戏，严重影响睡眠和学习。响睡眠和学习。注意注意:1.词数词数100左右；左右； 2.可适当增加细节可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。以使行文连贯。实操演练A possible version:Enjoy han
28、dwriting Underline the key words and phrases in the passage.a dramatic increaseliving expenses cost an arm and a leg the tremendous pressure behavematureencounter急剧增加急剧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potentialboomstrengthenone cannot deny the fact that optimisticgain a global perspective improve your general competence 潜在的潜在的迅速发展，繁荣迅速发展，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budgetcultural envoys cooperatefrom 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THANK YOU
