1、【版本：人教册别：选必二】Reading for Writing:Write an argumentative letter Learning Objectivesu 语言目标：1）理解、记忆并运用语篇中的（话题/写作）词/块/句；2）能够理解并掌握议论文和书信文体结构,区分作者的论点/论据，学会使用议论文中常见衔接词。u 能力目标：能够在文章中灵活运用所学知识点,提高语言运用能力;能够写出格式规范的议论文。u 情感目标：能够以全面的观点评判出国留学的利弊,培养批判性思维;了解我国“一带一路”倡议以及正确看待我国对世界的贡献,培养爱国情怀。contentsLeading-inWritingRe
2、adingAssignmentIIILeading-inThe Belt and RoadII Reading1.Where are the two passages from?2.Who are the writers?3.What topic are they talking about?Basic informationA local newspaper.Wang Li:mother of twin girls;Zhang Yi:father of one boy.Studying abroad:Is it a good or a bad idea?_Dear Editor,In the
3、 past few decades,there has been 1._(急剧增长)in the number of people studying abroad.Although studying abroad can2._(大有裨益),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
4、 everyone.Tuition fees and living expenses are much more expensive than at home and could end up3._(大部分家庭要花费一大笔钱).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
5、to live in an unfamiliar environment with 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 becomeRead and Find(Words,Collocations&Grammar)a drama
6、tic increasebring great benefitscosting most families an arm and a legSTUDYING ABROAD:IS IT A GOOD OR A BAD IDEA?depressed.Some students might even encounter problems with personal safety.In addition,different approaches to teaching and learning may come as a shock to many students.4._(最后要考虑的一点是)whi
7、le studying abroaddoes have potential benefits,young people who study in China also have a greatfuture to look forward to!5._(随着中国的蓬勃发展),theeducational environment has improved significantly,with many great universities now available.They have great facilities and outstanding professors,helping to e
8、ducate young people who will contribute to the economy and further strengthenour country.To sum up,6._(我们无法否认的事实是.)studying abroad has its disadvantages,so when you think about studying abroad,you should consider these many factors.Kind regards,Wang Li(mother of twin girls)As China is boomingone can
9、not deny the fact thatA final point to consider is thatPredictive Clause(表语从句)Appositive Clause(同位语从句)Read and Find(Words,Collocations&Grammar)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
10、,there are 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 y
11、ou will have to deal with all kinds of difficulties by yourself.Studying abroad also helps you to7._(获得全球视野)and improve your general competence.Another advantage is the increased chance for cultural exchange.Chinese students can be seen as 8._(文化使者)promoting friendship between nations.International
12、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.global perspectivecultural envoysgain aRead and Find(Words,Collocations&Grammar)Final
13、ly,studying abroad provides a great opportunity to contribute to the development of our motherland.Chinas global outlook,with projects such as9._(“一带一路”倡议),has helped us make connections across the world.Therefore,China needs more talented young people with a global perspective who are highly compet
14、ent with languages,have leadership and 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 understandin
15、g of cultural diversity while strengthening China and10._(打造人类命运共同体).I think this lifechanging experience is certainly worthwhile,and I hope my child will study abroad in the future.Sincerely yours,Zhang Yi(father of one boy)the Belt and Road Initiativebuilding a shared future for allRead and Find(W
16、ords,Collocations&Grammar)1在过去的几十年里2.的数量急剧增加3大有裨益4随着中国的蓬勃发展5打造人类命运共同体6“一带一路”倡议in the past few decadesbring great benefitsas China is boomingbuild a shared future for allthe Belt and Road Initiative Important phrases to be used in the writing:a dramatic increase in the number of.STUDYING ABROAD:IS IT
17、 A GOOD OR A BAD IDEA?_,(尊敬的编辑)_(过去的几十年里,留学人数急剧增长).Although studying abroad can bring great benefits,I think _(对于年轻人来说弊大于利)._(首先,许多留学生面临着巨大的经济压力).That means studying abroad is just not possible for everyone.Tuition fees and living expenses are much more expensive than at home and could end up costin
18、g most families an arm and a leg.Studyingin China is much more convenient and can help save money._(需要考虑的另一个重要因素是留学带来的巨大压力).Students must learn how to live in an unfamiliar environment with limited language skills.Some may struggle and suffer from culture shock when learning how to behave in new sur
19、roundings.Other students are not mature enough to handle the Read and think(text type&organization)there has been a dramatic increase in the number of people studying abroadDear EditorSalutation(称呼)the disadvantages for young people are greaterTo begin with,many students who study abroad face Anothe
20、r important factor to consider is that comes with studying abroadA factAn opinionReason 1Supporting details:explanationsReason 2Supporting details:explanations In the past few decades,the tremendous pressure great economic pressurechallenges by themselves and may become depressed.Some students might
21、 even encounter problems with personal safety.In addition,different approaches to teaching and learning may come as a shock to many students._(最后要考虑的一点是:尽管留学有诸多潜在的益处,但是在中国读书的年轻人同样未来可期)!As China is booming,the educational environment has improved significantly,with many great universities now availab
22、le.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,_(我们无法否认的事实是,留学有其弊端,因此都想要海外求学时,应当考虑上述诸多因素)._(谨致问候),_王丽(一对双胞胎的母亲)A final point to consider is that while studying abroad does have p
23、otential benefits,young people who study in China also one cannot deny the fact that ,so when you think about studying abroad,you should Reason 3Supporting details:explanationsConclusionComplimentary close(信尾客套语)Signature(署名)Kind regardsWang Li(mother of twin girls)have a great future to look forwar
24、d tostudying abroad has itsdisadvantagesconsiderthese many factorsRead and think(text type&organization)_(尊敬的编辑)_(留学是个好主意还是坏主意呢)?There are certainly disadvantages,but in my opinion,_(利大于弊).As I always tell my son,there are no great difficulties for aperson who is brave,optimistic,and willing to work
25、 hard!_(留学的第一个好处是个人成长).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 will have to deal with all kinds of difficulties by yourself.Studying abroad also helps you to gain a global perspective and im
26、prove your general competence._(留学的另一个好处就是获得更多文化交流的机会).Chinese students can be seen as cultural envoys promoting friendship between nations.International students in China also bring their colourful cultures here.Cooperating with people from diverse cultural backgrounds helps us view the world from
27、different angles and thus gives us more insight into our own culture.Is studying abroad a good idea or not?The first advantage of studying abroad is Another advantage is Salutation(称呼)A Question the advantages are much greaterAn opinionReason 1Supporting details:examplesReason 2Supporting details:ex
28、planationsDear Editor,personal growththe increased chance for cultural exchange Read and think(text type&organization)_(最后,留学提供了为祖国发展做出贡献，促进祖国发展的好机会).Chinas global outlook,with projects such as the Belt and Road Initiative,has helped us make connections across the world.Therefore,China needs more ta
29、lented young people with a global perspective who are highly competent with languages,have leadership and 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._(总而言之,留学有助于塑造品格,增
30、进人们对文化多样性的理解,同时增强中国实力,打造人类命运共同体).I think this lifechanging experienceis certainly worthwhile,and I hope my child will study abroad in the future._(此致敬礼)_张毅(一个男孩的父亲)Finally,studying abroad provides a great opportunity to All in all,studying abroad helps to build character and while strengthening Chin
31、a and building a shared future for allReason 3Supporting details:examples and explanationsConclusionComplimentary close(信尾客套语)Signature(署名)Sincerely yours,Zhang Yi(father of one boy)contribute to the development of our motherlandincrease peoplesunderstanding of cultural diversityRead and think(text
32、type&organization)What is the text type?LetterBodyStart with a fact/a questionSalutationArgumentationArgumentative lettersState an opinionReasons&evidenceState a conclusionComplimentary close;signatureSTUDYING ABROAD:IS IT A GOOD OR A BAD IDEA?Dear Editor,In the past few decades,there has been a dra
33、matic increase in the number of people studying abroad._(=Though)studying abroad canbring great benefits,_(=in my opinion )the disadvantages for young people are greater._(=Firstly),many students who study abroad face greateconomic pressure._(=That is to say )studying abroad is just not possible for
34、 everyone.Tuition fees and living expenses are much more expensive than 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._(另一个重要因素)to consider is the tremendous pressure that comes with studying abroad.Students must lea
35、rn how to live in an unfamiliar environment with limited language skills.Some may struggle and suffer from culture shock when learning how to behave in new surroundings.AlthoughI thinkTo begin withThat means Another important factor Read and think(connectors)Other students are not mature enough to h
36、andle the challenges by themselvesand may become depressed.Some students might even encounter problems with personal safety._(=),different approaches to teaching and learning may come as a shock to many students._(最后要考虑的一点)is that _(=)studying abroad does have potential benefits,young people who stu
37、dy in China also have a great future to look forward to!As China is booming,the educationalenvironment has improved significantly,with many great universities now available.They have great facilities and outstanding professors,helping toeducate young people who will contribute to the economy and fur
38、ther strengthen our country._(=),one cannot deny the fact that studying abroad has its disadvantages,so when you think about studying abroad,you should consider these many factors.Kind regards,Wang Li(mother of twin girls)Read and think(connectors)In additionBesides A final point to considerwhilealt
39、houghTo sum up In conclusion Dear Editor,Is studying abroad a good idea or not?There are certainly disadvantages,but _(=),the advantages are much greater.As I always tell my son,there are no great difficulties for a person who is brave,optimistic,and willing to work hard!_(第一个好处)of studying abroad i
40、s personal growth.The education you gain and the experiences you have will change you for the better._ (=),you will certainly become more independent because you will have to deal with all kinds of difficulties by yourself.Studying abroad also helpsyou to gain a global perspective and improve your g
41、eneral competence._ is the increased chance for cultural exchange.Chinese students can be seen as cultural envoys promoting friendship between nations.International students in China also bring their colourful cultures here.Cooperating with people from diverse cultural backgrounds helps us view the
42、world from different angles and thus gives us more insight into our own culture.in my opinionas far as I knowThe first advantageFor example For instance Another advantageRead and think(connectors)_(=),studying abroad provides a great opportunity to contribute to the development of our motherland.Chi
43、nas global outlook,with projects _(=for example)the Belt and Road Initiative,has helped us make connections across the world._(=),China needs more talented young people with a global perspective who are highly competent with languages,have leadership and skills,and have strongcultural awareness.Stud
44、ents who study abroad will develop such skills and abilities,and these in turn will provide them with better career opportunities._(=),studying abroad helps to build character and increase peoples understanding of cultural diversity while strengtheningChina and building a shared future for all.I thi
45、nk this lifechanging experience is certainly worthwhile,and I hope my child will study abroad in the future.Sincerely yours,Zhang Yi(father of one boy)The last but not least Finallysuch asThereforeAs a result All in allTo sum upUse linking words:When you write an argumentative piece,use linking word
46、s to lead readers through your process of reasoning.Good logical linking words will help your audience understand your point of view,whether they agree with you or not.Read and think(connectors)u Point of view:in my opinion;as far as I know;as far as I am concernedpersonally(speaking)u Summary:in sh
47、ort;to sum up;all in all;in conclusion/summarygenerally speakingu Restating:in other words;that is to saythat meansu Listing:to begin with;what is more;besides;moreover;in additionu Cause&effect:because;as;so;thus;therefore;as a result u Giving examples:for example;for instance;such as Linking words
48、Expressing opinionsExpressing reasons or evidenceIII WritingFrom infrastructure(基础设施)projects to humanitarian(人道主义)assistance,China has been committed to providing foreign aid.Heres a question raised in CGTN:Is it worth it?Why help people overseas when China has many areas that are still in need of
49、development?Please write to the editor to share your opinion on this question.Writing TaskBrainstorm：How to write an argumentative letterAn argumentative letterLetter:SalutationBodyComplimentary close;SignatureArgumentation:A.Question or factB.OpinionC.Reasons and evidenceD.Conclusionin my opinionfo
50、r example /such asto begin with besidesfinally /in conclusiontense Noun Clauses Simple present tense _,_(在过去的几十年里),_(.的数量急剧增加)Chinese people helping other countries to develop.And some people ask“Is it worth it?After all,China has many areas that are still in need of development.”_,while this is tru
