1、Unit 2 Bridging culturesReading for writingWork in groups. Discuss the questions.Do you think studying abroad is good or bad?Lead inexpense n. 花费；开销1. Owen was against it, on the grounds of expense. 欧文因费用问题对此表示反对。2. Ill try to save him the expense of a flight from Perth. 我会设法替他省下要从珀斯飞来的机票费用。Language
2、 point【拓展】charge : 指提供服务时索取的费用，也指货物的价格、价钱。price : 指商品在市场出售的价格，尤指卖方对商品所提出的单价。比喻意义指付出的代价。fee : 指上学、求医以及找律师等付的费用，还可指会费、借书费等。fare : 侧重指旅行时所付的车、船费等费用。cost : 指生产某东西的成本，也泛指商品的价格，可与price换用。expense : 常指实际支付的费用总数额，有时也指钱的花费。 strengthen v. 加强；巩固1. It will draw you closer together, and it will strengthen the bon
3、d of your relationship. 它会拉近你们的距离，而且它会巩固你们联系的纽带。2. Cycling is good exercise. It strengthens all the muscles of the body. 骑车是好的锻炼。它使全身肌肉变得强健。【拓展】strong adj. 强壮的-strength n. 强项；优势-strengthen v. 使变强long adj. 长的-length n. 长度-lengthen v. 使变长 1. A local newspaper has invited parents to share their opinion
4、s about studying abroad. Read these two letters and underline each writers main points. Then mark the reasons for their opinions.ContentSTUDYING ABROAD: IS IT A GOOD OR A BAD IDEA?Dear Editor, In the past few decades, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of people studying abroad. Althou
5、gh studying abroad can bring great benefits, I think the disadvantages for young people are greater.To begin with, many students who study abroad face great economic pressure. That means studying abroad is just not possible for everyone. Tuition fees and living expenses are much more expensive than
6、at home and could end up costing most families an arm and a leg. Studying in China is much more convenient and can help save money. Another important factor to consider is the tremendous pressure that comes with studying abroad. Students must learn how to live in an unfamiliar environment with limit
7、ed language skills. Some may struggle and suffer from culture shock when learning how to behave in new surroundings. Other students are not mature enough to handle the challenges by themselves and may become depressed. Some students might even encounter problems with personal safety. In addition, di
8、fferent approaches to teaching and learning may come as a shock to many students. 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 to look forward to! As China has boomed, the educational environment has im
9、proved significantly, with many great universities now available. They have great facilities and outstanding professors, helping to educate young people who will contribute to the economy and further strengthen our country.To sum up, one cannot deny the fact that studying abroad has its disadvantage
10、s, so when you think about studying abroad, you should consider these many factors.Kind regards,Wang Li (mother of twin girls)Dear Editor, Is studying abroad a good idea or not? There are certainly disadvantages, but in my opinion, the advantages are much greater. As I always tell my son, there are
11、no great difficulties for a person who is brave, optimistic, and willing to work hard!The first advantage of studying abroad is personal growth. The education you gain and the experiences you have will change you for the better. For example, you will certainly become more independent because you wil
12、l have to deal with all kinds of difficulties by yourself. Studying abroad also helps you to gain a global perspective and improve your general competence. Another advantage is the increased chance for cultural exchange. Chinese students can be seen as cultural envoys promoting friendship between na
13、tions. International students in China also bring their colourful cultures here. Cooperating with people from diverse cultural backgrounds helps us view the world from different angles and thus gives us more insight into our own culture. Finally, studying abroad provides a great opportunity to contr
14、ibute to the development of our motherland. Chinas global outlook, with projects such as the Belt and Road Initiative, has helped us make connections across the world. Therefore, China needs more talented young people with a global perspective who are highly competent with languages, have leadership
15、 and organisational skills, and have strong cultural awareness. Students who study abroad will develop such skills and abilities, and these in turn will provide them with better career opportunities. All in all, studying abroad helps to build character and increase peoples understanding of cultural
16、diversity while strengthening China and building a shared future for all. I think this life-changing experience is certainly worthwhile, and I hope my child will study abroad in the future.Sincerely yours,Zhang Yi (father of one boy)2. Read the Letters from the two parents again and then use the con
17、nectors 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 afford the costs of studying overseas.Students who want to study abroad must consider t
18、heir 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 families. Studying abroad can put great pressure on young people. Besides, They may feel
19、lonely and miss their families. 3. Studying abroad will give students a good education, It also helps them to gain a global perspective. Studying abroad will give students a good education. For instance, It helps them to gain a global perspective. 4. Global development strategies help to make connec
20、tions between China and the rest of the world. Young people with language skills and strong cultural awareness are neededGlobal 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 ne
21、eded.3. Discuss the following questions with your partner. 1. What are some other advantages or disadvantages of studying abroad that were not mentioned in the letters? .To live in a strange environment and face cultural shock.4. Analyse the argumentative Letters. 1. Mark the parts of the argument i
22、n the letters. A Start with a question or a fact, connectors wilt help your audience understand your pointB State an opinionC Give reasons and evidence to support an opinion. with you or not! D State a conclusion. 2. Underline the connetors in the letters. Then study the words in the boxes below. Co
23、nnectors expressing opinionPoint of view: in my opinion ; 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: for example for instance such asConnectors expressing reasons or evidence Listing:. to begin with what is more besides moreover in additionCause & effect: because as so thus therefore as a result Giving examples: in other words; that is to say ; that means Bye-bye!
