1、 Period 5 Express your opinions on studying abroad Unit 2 Bridging Cultures Lead-inDo you think its necessary to study abroad? Why or why not?These years, more and more students are choosing to . study abroad The first one:the economic pressure,tremendous pressure abroad and better education in Chin
2、a.The second one:personal growth,more exchange with different cultures and greater contribution to motherlands development.Task 11.Where are the two passages from? 2.Who are the writers? 3.What topic are they talking about?4.What is the main point of each letter?5.What are the reasons for their opin
3、ions? Read the text quickly and answer the following questions.From local newspapers .Parents invited to share opinions about studying abroad.The first one shows the disadvantages for students while the second one stresses the advantages.Is studying adroad a good or bad idea? 1.Students who want to
4、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 lonely and miss their families.3.Studying abroad will give students a good education. It also helps
5、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.Task 3Letter 2 Read the sentences in Activity 2 and decide which letter they come from.Letter
6、1 Letter 1 Letter 2 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 lonely and miss their families.3.Studying abroad wil
7、l 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 skills and strong cultural awareness are needed.Task 4Read the letters again and then use
8、 the connectors in the box to rewrite the sentence below.As a result as a result,besides,for instance, that is to sayFor instance BesidesThat is to say1.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 s
9、tudying overseas.Task 5Read the sentences in Activity 2 and find the similar sentences in the letters.To begin with,many students who study abroad face great economic pressure.That means studying abroad is just not possible for everyone. 2.Studying abroad can put great pressure on young people. For
10、instance,they may feel lonely and miss their families.Task 5Read the sentences in Activity 2 and find the similar sentences in the letters.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
11、 limited 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.3.Studying a
12、broad will give students a good education.Besides,it also helps them to gain a global perspective.Task 5Read the sentences in Activity 2 and find the similar sentences in the letters.The education you gain and the experience you have will change you for the better.For example,you will certainly beco
13、me more independent because you will have to deal with all kinds of difficulties by yourself.Studying abroad also helps you to gain a global prespective and improve your general competence.4.Global development strategies help to make connections between China and the rest of the world.As a result,yo
14、ung people with language skills and strong cultural awareness are needed.Task 5Read the sentences in Activity 2 and find the similar sentences in the letters.Chinas global outlook,with projectssuch as the Beltand Road Initiative ,has helped us make connections across the world.Therefore,China needs
15、more talented young people with a global prespective who are highly competent with languages,having leadership and organisational skills ,and have strong cultural awareness. 1.as a result2.besides3.for instance4.that is to sayTask 6Read the letters again and find out the similar connectors to the fo
16、llowing.thereforein additionfor examplethat meansConclusionTask 71.What are some other advantages or disadvantages of studying abroad that were not mentioned in the letters?2.Which parent would you probably side with?Why?Discuss the following questions with your partner.Task 71.What are some other a
17、dvantages or disadvantages of studying abroad that were not mentioned in the letters?Discuss the following questions with your partner.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
18、 an unfamiliar teaching approach. One advantage of studying abroad is the opportunity to meet new lifelong friends from different cultural backgrounds.Task 72.Which parent would you probably side with?Why?Discuss the following questions with your partner.I would probably side with Zhang Yi because I
19、 think Wang Lis perspective 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.Task 8Analyse the argumentative letters
20、.Task 8Analyze the structures of the two texts.ParagraphArgument chainLetter 1 (Body part)Letter 2 (Body part)1Introducing the topicMain point2Reason 1Fact: dramatic increase in the number of people studying abroadQuestion: Is studying abroad a good idea or not?The disadvantages are greater.great ec
21、onomic pressureThe advantages are much greater.personal growthTask 8Read the letters and analyze the structures of the two texts.ParagraphArgument chainLetter 1 (Body part)Letter 2 (Body part)3Reason 2tremendous pressure: unfamiliar environment, limited language skills, not mature, safety problems,
22、different approaches to teaching and learningchance for cultural exchangeTask 8Analyze the structures of the two texts.ParagraphArgument chainLetter 1 (Body part)Letter 2 (Body part)4Reason 35Conclusiongreat future for young people studying in Chinashould consider the disadvantagesgreat opportunity
23、to contribute to the development of our motherlandThis life-changing experience is worthwhile.Task 9Learn to use connectors.Task 9Read through the two passages and underline the connectors words used in the passage.To begin withThat meansanotherIn additionAsTo sum upin my opinionAsAnotherthusFinally
24、ThereforeIn turnAll in allI hopeI thinkTask 9Learn to use connectors.Task 9Learn more connectors commonly used in English writing.furthermore,also, besides, moreoversimilarly, equally, just asinstead,unlike,however, nevertheless for, since, due to, owing tocertainly, above all, indeed, surelyafterwa
25、rds, after, first, laterconsequently, accordingly, so, otherwise in a word, in short, in briefthat is, namely, such as, in this casealthough, though, after all, in spite ofTask 10Discussion and writingStudents with the same views should work together in groups to list the advantages and disadvantage
26、s of studying abroad. Then sort out the reasons according to the form below.Question or fact/Main idea Reason 1/Evidence Reason 2/Evidence Reason 3/Evidence ConclusionWhy study abroad? get a better understanding of other cultures , contribute to world peace learn cross-cultural communication skills
27、, lend people a helping hand share their experience at home, contribute to a wide open world the best way to get is by giving, the easiest way to be loved is by loving others. Task 10Writing and presentation,paying attention to using connectors.Dear Editor,Many people ask the question, Why study abr
28、oad? 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 their local university is not adequate, but rather how st
29、udying 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, they can better understand Chinas place in the world and
30、how they can contribute to world peace and development.Task 10Writing and presentation,paying attention to using connectors.In addition, overseas students can learn cross-cultural communication skills, which will help them understand how they can participate on the world stage. There are so many pla
31、ces 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 world which they can contribute to, but only if they first learn about peopl
32、e from other countries, and their struggles and challenges.Task 10Writing and presentation,paying attention to using connectors. 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
33、which 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【词义词义】 vt.表现 vi.& vt.表现得体；有礼貌【热点归纳】(1)behave well/badly to/towards sb.对待某人好/差behave oneself 守规矩；表现得体behave as if/though. 表现得好像(
34、2)behaviour n. 举止；行为；习性【例句】Some may struggle and suffer from culture shock when learning how to behave in new surroundings.有些人在新环境中学习如何表现时可能会受到文化冲击。 bhev Important words【例句】He behaved well at school.他在学校表现良好。【语法填空】1.They behaved badly_me at the party,which made me very angry.2.My mother asked me to
35、behave_ (me) before the guests. bhev Important words【词义词义】 adj.乐观的【热点归纳】become optimistic变得乐观be optimistic about 对乐观optimistically adv.乐观地【例句】As I always tell my son,there are no great difficulties for a person who is brave,optimistic,and willing to work hard!我总是告诉儿子，对于一个勇敢、乐观、愿意努力工作的人来说，是没有巨大的困难的。
36、ptmstk Important words ptmstk Important words【例句】He remained strongly optimistic that an agreement could be reached.他仍然很乐观地认为协议能够达成。【语法填空】1.She is optimisti _ the outcome now.2.If you work and struggle _(optimistic) ,you can change your life.【词义词义】 vt.获得；赢得；取得；增加 n好处；增加【热点归纳】gain.from/by. 从中受益gain s
37、trength/weight/experience 增加力气/体重/经验gain independence (from .) (脱离)获得独立【例句】The education you gain and the experiences you have will change you for the better.你获得的教育和你拥有的经验会使你变得更好。 en Important words en Important words【例句】To gain a complete mastery of English，one must study very hard.要想精通英语就必须刻苦学习。【语
38、法填空】1.I gained a lot my formerexperience.2.India (gain)its independence in 1947.【词义词义】 vi.合作；协作；配合【热点归纳】cooperate with (sb.) in (sth.) 和(某人)合作(某事)cooperate in harmony 协调地合作；配合默契【例句】We hope we can cooperate even more closely in the future.希望我们今后能更加密切地合作。 kopret Important words kopret Important words【
39、例句】He has said he will cooperate fully with the police enquiries.他说他对警方的调查将全力配合。【语法填空】1.The two companies are cooperating_the development of a new engine.2.The two groups agreed to cooperate _each other. 动词-ing 作主语 考查热度【教材原句】Cooperating with people from diverse cultural backgrounds helps us view the
40、 world from different angles and thus gives us more insight into our own culture.与来自不同文化背景的人合作有助于我们从不同的视角看世界，进而让我们对自己的文化有更深入的了解。【实例品读】Doing is not so easy as saying.做不像说那么容易。Seeing is believing.眼见为实。Important SentencesLanguage points【知识拓展】(1)动词-ing形式是一种非谓语形式，其可以在句子中充当除谓语动词以外的多种成分，除了作主语外，还可以作宾语、表语等。(
41、2)动词-ing形式作主语时(特别是较长时)，经常可以换用形式主语it的句式。(3)动词-ing形式作主语时，谓语动词要用单数形式。【考点精练】完成句子1.牛奶泼掉了哭也没用。It is no good _2.每天坚持锻炼是有好处的。It is helpful _ every day.3.学习一门外语对每个人都很有用。Learning a foreign language _【句式分析】句中Cooperating with people from diverse cultural backgrounds为动词-ing形式作主语。Important SentencesLanguage point
42、s crying over spilt milkis very useful to everyone keeping exercisingTranslate useful phrases1. 在过去几十年里2. 大幅增加3. 一开始4. 面对更大的经济增长5. 学费6. 生活费用7. 巨大的压力8. 一个陌生的环境9. 处理挑战1. In the past few decades2. A dramatic increase3. To begin with4. Face greater economic growth5. Tuition fees 6. Living expenses7. The
43、 tremendous pressure8. An unfamiliar environment9. Handle the challengeTranslate useful phrases1. in new surroundings2. in addition3. potential benefits4. improve significantly5. strengthen your country6. to sum up7. be highly competent with8. in turn1. 在新环境2. 除了3. 潜在的好处4. 显著提高5. 加强你的国家6. 总结7. 非常能胜任8. 反过来Homework Do Exercises on page 71-72 of the workbook. 谢谢谢谢（) 中小学教育资源网站 有大把高质量资料？一线教师？一线教研员？欢迎加入教师合作团队！月薪过万不是梦！详情请看：https:/
