1、 Unit 2 Bridging Cultures How to write an argumentative letter1.To express opinions about studying abroad.2. To learn the structure of an argumentative letter.（学会正反观点的信件的结构）3. To learn to use connectors to make the argumentative essay in a logical order.（学会使用衔接词使文章更有逻辑性） 2Welcome to my class Studyin
2、g abroad : Is it a good or a bad idea?5 If you have a chance to study abroad, do you want to go ? Why?In my opinionAs far as I knowPersonally6Studying abroad: Is it a good or a bad idea?7Task 1: Scanning: Look through the passage quickly in 1 min and then think about:The writing style is an _ letter
3、.The first letter is written by_; the second one is written by_.Wang Li(mother of twin girls)Zhang Yi(father of one boy)argumentativeIt start with a _: In the past few decades, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of people studying abroad.opinionPara.1 _the _for young people are greater
4、.reasons Para.2 _,.great economic pressure.Para.3 _ the tremendous pressure.Para.4 A final point to consider is that a great future for young people studying in China. conclusion Para.5 _, studying abroad has its disadvantages.factI thinkdisadvantagesTo begin withAnother important factor to consider
5、 isTo sum upTip: Focus on the first sentence of each paragraph.Task2. Skimming:Read the following two letters quickly in 5mins and try to find out the required information in the following forms. It start with a_ : Is studying abroad a good idea or not? opinionPara.1 _,The_ are much greaterreasons P
6、ara.2 _ personal growthPara.3Another advantage ischance for cultural exchange.Para.4_a great opportunity to contribute to the development of our motherland. conclusion Para.5_, studying abroad is worthwhile, Letter 2questionIn my opinionadvantagesThe first advantageFinallyAll in allTip: Focus on the
7、 first sentence of each paragraph.Task 3 Analyse the structure and draw a mind map opinionreason 1reason 2reason 3conclusionPara1 IntroductonPara2-4 BodyPara 5 SummaryA question/factdetailsdetailsdetailsdetailsdetailsdetails11 From this passage in the textbook, what really makes an argumentative let
8、ter ?从文中得出需要什么才能写一封有正反观点的信？从文中得出需要什么才能写一封有正反观点的信？ write an argumentative letter An argumentative letter usually includes:(一封正反观点的信通常包括) 1)Introduction(介绍介绍)2) connectors 衔接衔接词词Summary!Body (主体主体)Conclusion (总结总结)表明自己的观点表明自己的观点three parts:Good logical connectors will help your audience understand you
9、r points clearly.14Point of view: 观点观点 in my opinion, as far as I know, personally; as far as I am concerned; Summary: 总结总结In short; to sum up; in conclusion; generally speaking, all in allRestating:重申重申In other words, that is to say, that meansConnectors to express opinionsConnectors to express rea
10、sons or evidenceListing:列举列举 to begin with, what is more, besides , moreover, in addition; Cause and effects: 因果因果Because, as, so , thus, therefore, as a result ;Giving examples:举例举例For example , for instance, such as. Task 1:Discussion Express your opinions of studying abroad, discuss in groups , a
11、nd then share your opinions with all of us.17Step 3 :Writinggain a good educationenjoy beautiful viewcultural exchangemake some foreign friendsimprove language skillscost an arm and a leg feel lonely dangerousTask 2: Write a letter to the editor expressing your own opinions about studying abroad.(80
12、 words)Dear Editor,_ Yours, Li Hua2628 In recent years, more and more teenagers have decided or even gone to study abroad. Although it is a big challenge, personally I think studying abroad is still a valuable experience for us. First of all, our potential abilities get well developed. People always
13、 try their best to deal with the problems when in trouble or in face of challenges. Secondly, as an old Chinese saying goes,Travelling 10000 miles is better than reading 10000 books. Whats more, studying abroad combines the two beneficial activities.Finally, we will never understand how sweet our ho
14、me is until we leave it. All in all, as the speed-up of globalization, Chinese have much more opportunities than ever to study abroad. So lets walk out of our comfort zone and challenge ourselves in a wider world.A possible version: Use the checklist to help you review your letter. Is the main point
15、 clear? Is the body logical and convincing? Is the conclusion clear? Have you used the connectors? Are there any grammatical errors?29structureconnectorsIntroduction（介绍）引出（介绍）引出要议论的话题。要议论的话题。Start with a question or a factstate an opinionPoint of view:In my opinion;as far as I know; as far as I am c
16、oncerned; personallyBody（主题（主题）列举正方和反列举正方和反方观点及其理方观点及其理由。由。 Give reasons and evidenceListing: to begin with; what is more; besides; moreover; in additionCause & effect: because, as.Giving examples: for example, for instance, such asConclusion（总结）表明（总结）表明自己的观点。自己的观点。 State a conclusionSummary: in sho
17、rt; to sum up；in conclusion;generally speaking.Step 5: SummaryReflection: (反思）反思）What have we learned today?Have you got the structure of the argumentative letter?Have you got the connectors to express opinions and connectors to express reasons or evidence?Have you learned how to write an argumentat
18、ive letter?321.Review what we have learned today.2.Polish your writing with better expressions and refer to the sample passage if necessary. Step 6 HomeworkThank you!Useful words and expressions: with the development of economy.随着随着经济的发展经济的发展 more and more people choose to study aboard越来越多的人选择到国外学习越
19、来越多的人选择到国外学习 adapt to/get used to适应适应 be familiar with 对对.熟悉熟悉 in favor of/side with 支持支持 hold the view that 认为认为34Useful words and expressions: tremendous pressure 巨大的压力巨大的压力 take sth into consideration把把.考虑进去考虑进去 cost an arm and a leg（使）花一大笔钱（使）花一大笔钱 suffer from homesickness 遭受思乡之苦遭受思乡之苦 broaden o
20、nes horizon and enrich ones knowledge 拓宽视野和增加知识拓宽视野和增加知识35Useful words and expressions: have a good understanding of 很好地理解或了解很好地理解或了解 bring great benefits 带来极大好处带来极大好处 know more about foreign countries 更多地了解外更多地了解外国国 one cannot deny the fact that 这个事实是不可否认这个事实是不可否认 there is no need to do sth 做做.没必要没
21、必要 advantages outweigh the disadvantages 利大于弊利大于弊36Useful words and expressions: On one hand; on the other hand 一方面一方面; 另一另一方面方面 For one thing 一方面一方面; for another 另一方面另一方面 to begin with 首先首先 What is more/besides/moreover/in addition 此此外，而且外，而且 Last but not least 最后同样重要的是最后同样重要的是Useful vocabulary 有用的
22、词汇: as far as I know 据我所知据我所知 as far as I am concerned/in my opinion/personally speaking 就我而言，就我而言，依我看来依我看来 in summary/in conclusion/in short/ to sum up /all in all 总的来说总的来说 generally speaking 一般来说一般来说38Useful Sentence Structures有用的句子结构: 1) From what has been mentioned above, I can come to the conclusion that 从上面提到的，我们可以得出结论从上面提到的，我们可以得出结论 2) From my point of view, it would be better if.在我看来，如果在我看来，如果也许更好。也许更好。
