1、UNIT 2 BRIDGING CULTURESSection C Using LanguageBy the end of this period, you will be able to1. understand the two letters；2.learn some words and expressions；3.show your opinions about studying abroad；4. learn the structure of an argumentative letter.AimsWhat do you think of studying abroad?Lead in
2、 as far as I know in my opinionas far as Im concernedpersonally(speaking) A local newspaper has invited parents to share their opinions about studying abroad. Read these two letters and underline each writers main points. Then mark the reasons for their opinions. Activity 1 Wang Li Main pointReasons
3、.I think the disadvantages（of studying abroad）for young people are greater. To begin with，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 abr
4、oad does have potential benefits，young people who study in China also have a great future to look forward to! A local newspaper has invited parents to share their opinions about studying abroad. Read these two letters and underline each writers main points. Then mark the reasons for their opinions.
5、Activity 1 Zhang YiMain pointReasons.in my opinion，the advantages（of studying abroad） are much greater. 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 th
6、e development of our motherland. Read the letters again and then use the connectors in the box to rewrite the sentences below. Activity 2 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 a
7、fford 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 fam
8、ilies. Studying abroad can put great pressure on young people. For instance，they may feel lonely and miss their families. Read the letters again and then use the connectors in the box to rewrite the sentences below. Activity 2 as a result besides for instance that is to say 3 Studying abroad will gi
9、ve students a good education. It also helps them to gain a global perspective. Studying abroad will 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 wi
10、th language skills and strong cultural awareness are needed. Global development strategies help to make connections between China and the rest of the world. As a result， young people with language skills and strong cultural awareness are needed. Analyse the argumentative letters. Mark the parts of t
11、he argument in the letters. A Start with a question or a fact. B State an opinion. C Give reasons and evidence to support an opinion. D State a conclusion. Activity 3 Paragraph Argument chainLetter 1（Body part）Letter 2（Body part）1Introducing the topic Main point Fact：a dramatic increase in the numbe
12、r of people studying abroad Question：Is studying abroad a good idea or not? The disadvantages are greater. The advantages are much greater. Analyse the argumentative letters. Mark the parts of the argument in the letters. A Start with a question or a fact. B State an opinion. C Give reasons and evid
13、ence to support an opinion. D State a conclusion. Activity 3 Paragraph Argument chainLetter 1（Body part）Letter 2（Body part）2 Reason 13Reason 2great economic pressurepersonal growthtremendous pressure：unfamiliar environment，limited language skills，not mature，safety problems， different approaches to t
14、eaching and learning chance for cultural exchangeAnalyse the argumentative letters. Mark the parts of the argument in the letters. A Start with a question or a fact. B State an opinion. C Give reasons and evidence to support an opinion. D State a conclusion. Activity 3 Paragraph Argument chainLetter
15、 1（Body part）Letter 2（Body part）4 Reason 35Conclusiona great future for young people studying in Chinaa great opportunity to contribute to the development of our motherlandshould consider the disadvantagesThis life-changing experience isworthwhile.Task 1 Underline the connectors in the letters. Acti
16、vity 4Letter from Wang Li Although studying abroad can bring great benefits To begin with，many students who study abroad face great economic pressure . That means studying abroad is just not possible for everyone. In addition，different approaches to teaching and learning may come as a shock to many
17、students. A final point to consider is that while studying abroad does have potential benefits As China has boomed，the educational environment has improved significantly To sum up，one cannot deny the fact that so when you think about studying abroadTask 1 Underline the connectors in the letters. Act
18、ivity 4Letter from Zhang Yi but in my opinion，the advantages are much greater. As I always tell my son For example， you will certainly become more independent because you will have to deal with all kinds of difficulties by yourself . and thus gives us more insight into our own culture. Finally，study
19、ing abroad provides a great opportunity Task 1 Underline the connectors in the letters. Activity 4Letter from Zhang Yi with projects such as the Belt and Road Initiative Therefore，China needs more talented young people All in all，studying abroad helps to build character and increase peoples understa
20、nding of cultural diversity while strengthening China and building a shared future for all. Task 2 Study the words in the boxes below. Activity 4Point 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 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
21、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Task 2 Study the words in the boxes below. Activity 4Listing：清单：清单： to begin with 起初what is more 此外besides 此外moreover 再者in add
22、ition 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 例如such as 例如 Connectors expressing reasons or evidence表达表达理由或依据的连接词理由或依据的连接词Discuss the following questions with your partner. 1 What are some other advantages or di
23、sadvantages 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 ability or may not get the most from an unfamiliar teaching approach. One advantage of studying abro
24、ad is the opportunity to meet new lifelong friends from different cultural backgrounds. DiscussionDiscuss the following questions with your partner. 2 Which parent would you probably side with? Why?I would probably side with Zhang Yi because I think Wang Lis perspective is too narrow. Yes，there are
25、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.DiscussionWrite a letter to the editor expressing your own opinions about studying abroad. Activity
26、 5Dear Editor， Many people ask the question，“Why study abroad? After all，there are many great universities and schools in China that attract great professors both local and foreign.”I think that while this is true， this gets things slightly wrong. The question isnt that people think the quality of t
27、heir local university is not adequate，but rather how studying abroad helps and benefits the individuals in their own study and career plans. By studying abroad，Chinese students get a better understanding of other cultures and countries， and learn to see themselves as global citizens. As a result，the
28、y can better understand Chinas place in the world and how they can contribute to world peace and development. Write a letter to the editor expressing your own opinions about studying abroad. Activity 5In addition，overseas students can learn cross-cultural communication skills，which will help them un
29、derstand how they can participate on the world stage. There are so many places in the world with hurting，needy people. With such skills and knowledge，they can better lend them a helping hand. Finally，when our students return home，they can share their experience with others. There is a wide open worl
30、d which they can contribute to，but only if they first learn about people from other countries，and their struggles and challenges. In conclusion，the best way to get is by giving，and the easiest way to be loved is by loving others. I hope everyone will agree that there is a wonderful world out there w
31、hich can be made better by our presence，but they need to learn how they can contribute and help，and they can best do this through student exchange. Best regards， Liu Ping 阅读理解阅读理解 （根据课文内容选择正确答案）1. What is Wang Lis attitude to studying abroad in the first letter?A. Supportive. B. Doubtful.C. Disappro
32、val. D. Objective.2. In Wang Lis opinion，the advantage of studying abroad is _.A. bearing great economic pressureB. facing unfamiliar environmentC. having great potential benefitsD. experiencing the culture shock3. Zhang Yi thinks that students studying abroad can_.A. become more dependentB. get les
33、s chance for cultural exchangeC. lose a global perspectiveD. develop organisational skill4. What can we learn from the two letters?A. Students studying abroad dont need to learn how to live in a new environment.B. Studying abroad helps to increase peoples understanding of cultural diversity.C. Stude
34、nts studying abroad cant encounter problems with personal safety.D. Studying abroad helps students to speak excellent English in a few years.附：课文预习自测附：课文预习自测 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 ben
35、eficial，but the disadvantages are greater. First，studying abroad is 2_（expense）.Those involved have to spend a lot of money on tuition 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 fu
36、ture to look forward 4_! Chinas educational environment has improved significantly，which helps to educate students to further 5_（strength） our country.To sum up，when you think about studying abroad， you should consider these factors.Kind regards，Wang Lispeakingexpensiveto behavetostrengthenDear Edit
37、or，I think studying abroad is a good idea. 6 _ there are disadvantages，the advantages are greater.The first advantage of studying abroad helps students to live independently and gain 7 _ global perspective and improve general competence.Another advantage is the chance for cultural exchange. 8_（coope
38、rate） with people from diverse cultural backgrounds helps students view the world from different 9_（angle）. Finally，it provides a great opportunity to contribute to the development of ourmotherland.All in all，studying abroad 10_（help） to build character and increase students understanding of cultural diversity.Sincerely yours，Zhang YiWhile/AlthoughaCooperatingangleshelpsTHE END
