1、Unit 2 Bridging CulturesUsing language 21. Enable the Ss to express opinions about studying abroad.2. Enable the Ss to understand the passage well.3. Let the Ss learn some writing skills by reading and summarising.4.To write the argumentative lettersWhat do you think of studying abroad?In my opinion
2、as far as I knowPersonallyStudying abroad: Is it a good or bad idea?1.Read the passage and underline each writers main points. Then make the reasons for their opinions.Fast readingWang LiWang LiZhang YiZhang YiMain pointreasonsDisadvantages for youths are greaterAdvantages are much greater.1.Costly
3、tuition fees and living expenses.2.Tremendous pressure3.Different approaches to teaching and learning can be as a shock4. Studying in China has a great future1.Personal growth.2.The increased chance for cultural exchange.3.Provide a great opportunity to contribute to the development of our motherlan
4、d.4.Help to build character and increase peoples understanding of cultural diversity.When you write an argumentative piece, use connecting phrases to lead readers through your process of reading. Good logical connectors will help your audience understand your points clearly. .2.Read it again and the
5、n use the connectors to rewrite the sentences below.As a result besides for instance that is to say1 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
6、people. They may feel lonely and miss their families.3 Studying abroad will 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 c
7、ultural awareness are needed.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
8、 will 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.That is to say, For instance，Besides,As a
9、 result, 3. Discuss the following questions.Which parent would you like to side with? And why? 1.I would like to favor the first parent. Because studying abroad is too costly for my family. Additionally, our countrys high education is as good as the foreign education and even much better in some fie
10、lds. If I am an excellent learner, then I can be further educated in my motherland and attain a good job career in the future.2.I would probably side with Zhang Yi because I think Wang Lis perspective is too narrow. Yes, there are possible disadvantages with studying abroad, but Chinese students are
11、 smart and strong enough to overcome these. Meanwhile, the rewards for studying abroad are much greater than any of the disadvantages.Post reading1.behave vt.表现表现vi.& vt.表现得体表现得体;有礼貌有礼貌Some may struggle and suffer from culture shock when learning how to behave in new surroundings.有些人在学习如何在新的环境中表现时,可
12、能会挣扎和遭受文化冲击。【知识归纳知识归纳】behave well/badly to/towards sb 对待某人好对待某人好/差差behave oneself 守规矩守规矩;表现得体表现得体well-behaved adj.表现好的表现好的badly-behaved adj.表现差的表现差的behaviour n.行为行为;举止举止;习性习性【即学即练】【即学即练】单句语法填空(l)They behaved badly_the guests, which made us very disappointed.(2) In general,I was quite pleased with hi
13、s_(behave).(3) Students should be encouraged to develop good habits and better behave (them)_. to/towardsbehaviour themselves2.surroundings n.pl.环境环境;周围的事物周围的事物She was faced with a new job,in unfamiliar surroundings with strange people.她面对着一份全新的工作,周围是陌生的环境和陌生的人。【知识归纳知识归纳】surround vt.包围包围;围绕围绕surroun
14、d.with. 用用包围包围/围绕围绕be surrounded by/with.被被包围包围/环绕环绕surrounding adj.周围的周围的;附近的附近的(l)The teacher sat on the grass,_ (surround) with/by his students.(2) These houses seem to blend well with the trees and the_(surround) land.(3)The children grew up in beautiful_(surround) but not in a happy home enviro
15、nment. surroundedsurrounding surroundings 【即学即练】【即学即练】单句语法填空单句语法填空3.strengthen vi.& vt.加强加强;增强增强;巩固巩固They have great facilities and outstanding professors,helping to educate young people who will contribute to the economy and further strengthen our country.他们有完善的设施和杰出的教授,帮助教育年轻人,他们将为经济做出贡献,进一步让我们的祖国
16、更加强大。【知识归纳知识归纳】(1)strength n.体力体力,力气力气;长处长处,优势优势have the strength to do 有做有做的力气的力气/意志力意志力build up ones strength 增强体质增强体质strengths and weaknesses 优势和劣势优势和劣势(2)strong adj.坚强的坚强的;强壮的强壮的 (1)Having failed once again, he didnt have the_(strong) to have another try.(2) One idea is that sleep helps us_(stro
17、ng) new memories.(3)The ability to keep calm is one of his_(strength). strength strengthen strengths 【即学即练】【即学即练】单句语法填空单句语法填空4.cooperate vi.合作合作;协作协作;配合配合Cooperating with people from diverse cultural backgrounds helps us view the world from different angles and thus gives us more insight into our ow
18、n culture.与来自不同文化背景的人合作有助于我们从不同的角度看待世界,从而使我们更多地了解自己的文化。【知识归纳知识归纳】cooperate in/on 在在合作合作cooperate with 与与合作合作cooperate to do sth合作做某事合作做某事【即学即练】【即学即练】单句语法填空单句语法填空(l)The two universities are to cooperate_the development of a new industrial process. (2) Both sides agreed to cooperate_ (prevent) illegal
19、 fishing in the area.(3) We sincerely expect to communicate and cooperate_you. into preventwith面对当前中学生面对当前中学生“出国热出国热”，请你以此为题，谈谈中学生出国留学的利与弊。，请你以此为题，谈谈中学生出国留学的利与弊。可以从以下几方面考虑，但不一定要面面俱到：年龄、生活经验、自理能力、可以从以下几方面考虑，但不一定要面面俱到：年龄、生活经验、自理能力、生生 活学习费用、语言学习环境、传播民族文化、学习国外先进科学技术。活学习费用、语言学习环境、传播民族文化、学习国外先进科学技术。 注意：注意
20、：1 1词数词数8 80 0左右；左右； 2 2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 参考词汇：犯罪参考词汇：犯罪 commit crimes commit crimes体裁体裁议论文议论文 人称人称第三人称为主第三人称为主 时态时态 一般现在时为主一般现在时为主 要点要点1 1提出主题；提出主题；2 2出国留学的利与弊；出国留学的利与弊；3 3你的看法你的看法素材激活素材激活【必备词块】【必备词块】 出国留学出国留学_出国出国 _继续教育，深造继续教育，深造 _先进的设施先进的设施 _教学方法教学方法 _与与交流交流 _更不用说更不用说_study abroad
21、go abroadfurther educationadvanced facilitiesteaching methodcommunicate withlet aloneMore and more students leave their own country_. _越来越多的学生离开祖国到国外深造。越来越多的学生离开祖国到国外深造。 By the time _, they are supposed to have a great advantage over the students at home in many ways. 当他们回国的时候，他们应该在很多方面都比在国内当他们回国的时候
22、，他们应该在很多方面都比在国内 的学生有很大的优势。的学生有很大的优势。 必备金句必备金句to go abroad for further education they come back home But one fact Id like to remind them of is_ , as they cant obtain_let alone success. .但我要提醒他们的事实是很多海外的学生在国外待得失望，因为他们不能获但我要提醒他们的事实是很多海外的学生在国外待得失望，因为他们不能获得希望的东西，更不用说成功了。得希望的东西，更不用说成功了。When they are abroa
23、d,they are helpless and have to be independent, _当他们在国外时，他们是无助的，而且必须独立，这与在国内是完全相反的。当他们在国外时，他们是无助的，而且必须独立，这与在国内是完全相反的。that quite a number of overseas students stay abroad disappointedwhat they hope forwhich is quite contrary to what it is at home Therefore,_depends on the individual. 因此，出国留学是好是坏取决于个人
24、。因此，出国留学是好是坏取决于个人。 whether it is good or not to study abroad 佳作赏析佳作赏析In recent years, studying abroad has been popular. More and more students leave their own country to go abroad for further education. They say that they can develop better with advanced facilities and teaching methods in those mode
25、rn schools. By communicating with foreign students or staying a long time with them,a beneficial experience is available to them. By the time they come back home,they are supposed to have a great advantage over the students at home in many ways. I quite agree with what they say. But one fact Id like
26、 to remind them of is that quite a number of overseas students stay abroad disappointed as they cant obtain what they hope for, let alone success. When they are abroad,they are helpless and have to be independent,which is quite contrary to what it is at home.They lack independence; they cant even te
27、ll right and wrong apart,and as a result, some of them even commit crimes. Therefore,whether it is good or not to study abroad depends on the individual. So take more factors into careful consideration. 词汇清单词汇清单核心短语核心短语应用词汇：应用词汇：1.behave:behave oneself2.strengthen:strengthen sth3.cooperate : coopera
28、te withcost an arm and a leg, suffer from, contribute to, to sum up, change you for the better, be competent with, in turn, all in all认知词汇：dramatic, expense, tremendous, surroundings, mature,boom, deny拓展词汇：拓展词汇：behave behaviour, depress depressed, strengthenstrength competencecompetent, sincerelysin
29、cereSome may struggle and suffer from culture shock when learning how to behave in new surroundings.(when引导的状语从句的省略引导的状语从句的省略)重点句式重点句式1. As far as I know, repairs are necessary to _(strength) the bridge. 2. The two universities are going to _(cooperation)in the development of a new industrial proces
30、s. 3.This should serve as a warning that people should be aware of their _(surround) ,especially when crossing roads. 4. As far as I am _(concern),his suggestion is worth considering. 5.If you are not satisfied, please return it at our _(expensive) and your money will be given back to you. strengthe
31、ncooperatesurroundingsconcernedexpense6. It is a _(logically) site for a new supermarket,with the housing development nearby. 7. So, in _(sum),by adapting your learning style and playing to your strengths, its never too late to learn a language! 8.Usually a childs _(behave) is a reflection of his family environment. 9. As a matter of fact,what matters in our life is that we should keep_ (optimism) no matter what happens. 10._ addition,there are famous artists who will perform how to cut paper on the spot. logicalsummarybehaviouroptimisticIn
