1、Bridging CulturesWritingUnit 2ReviewReview1.We currently have six _(tutor)available to help students with their homework.2.The book described the _(adapt)of desert species to the hot conditions.3.Take care not to keep your children _(expose)to bad books.4.I had some difficulty at first in _(recall)w
2、hy we were there.5.We _(firm)support the Asian,African and Latin American people in their struggle for liberation!6.Some of teenagers may become _(involve)in tobacco or alcohol abuse.tutorsadaptationexposedrecallingfirmlyinvolvedPreview 1._n费用；花费；开销费用；花费；开销 2._adj.巨大的；极大的巨大的；极大的3._adj.成熟的成熟的 4._vi.&
3、n迅速发展；繁荣迅速发展；繁荣5._vt.否认；否定；拒绝否认；否定；拒绝 6._vt.获得；赢得获得；赢得7._n角度；观点角度；观点8._ n使者；使节使者；使节9._n角；角度；立场角；角度；立场 10._n前景；可能性前景；可能性expensedramaticmatureboomdenygainperspectiveenvoyangleoutlookLead inVideoVideoReading.Read the passage quickly and get the general idea of the passage.1.What s the main idea of the
4、passage on P20?A.The advantages of studying abroad.B.The disadvantages of studying abroad.C.The advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad.D.The disadvantages of studying abroad outweigh the advantages.语 篇 理 解精读精练 萃取文本精华2.Read Wang Li s letter and match the main idea of each paragraph.Para.1A.S
5、uffering from culture shock.Para.2 B.Thinking carefully about studying abroad.Para.3 C.More disadvantages than advantages.Para.4 D.Great economic pressure.Para.5 E.Benefits of studying at home.3.Read Zhang Yi s letter and match the main idea of each paragraph.Para.1 A.To develop our country.Para.2 B
6、.More cultural exchange.Para.3 C.Studying abroad is worthwhile.Para.4 D.Studying abroad has greater advantages.Para.5 E.Studying abroad is personal growth.Analyse the TextDear Editor:In the past few decades,there has been a dramatic increase in the number of people studying abroad.Although studying
7、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 at home and coul
8、d 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 limited language skills.
9、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,different approaches to te
10、aching 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 improved significantly,with ma
11、ny 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 disadvantages,so when you think about studyi
12、ng abroad you should consider these many factors.Kind regards,Wang Li(other 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 no great difficulties or a person who is b
13、rave,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 will have to deal with all kinds of difficulties by
14、 yourself.Studying abroad also helps you to gain a global perspective and improve your general competenceAnother advantage is the increased chance for cultural exchange.Chinese students can be seen as cultural envoy promoting friendship between nations.International students in China also bring thei
15、r 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 contribute to the development of our motherland.Chinas global
16、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 and organisational skills,and have strong cultural awareness.S
17、tudents 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 diversity while strengthening China and building a shared future for
18、 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(ather of one boy)ExercisesFHBGAJDCEII.单句语法填空单句语法填空1.His parents expect him (get)home early to cook dinner for them.2.An unhappy home environment can affect
19、a childs _(behave).3.However，I will do whatever I can to live up to their _ (expect).4.You could end up (run)this company if you have the better ideas.5.I would be very grateful if you could kindly consider my _(apply).达 标 检 测当堂检测 基础达标演练to getbehaviourexpectationsrunningapplication.完成句子完成句子11.a rout
20、ine for me.看电视和读书已经成为我日常生活的一部分。看电视和读书已经成为我日常生活的一部分。12.We are all aware that online games can be a poor influence in the wrong hands.我们都知道，如果网络游戏落入坏人之手，将会产生不良影响。我们都知道，如果网络游戏落入坏人之手，将会产生不良影响。13.He worked very hard at his study and _他学习很努力，对考试的结果很乐观。他学习很努力，对考试的结果很乐观。Watching TV and reading books has bec
21、omeif leftwas optimistic about the result of the testWritingHow to write an argumentation(正反观点议论文正反观点议论文)一、文体特点一、文体特点正反观点类作文以议论为主要表达方式，通过摆事实、讲道理对某个问题、正反观点类作文以议论为主要表达方式，通过摆事实、讲道理对某个问题、现象或某件事情进行分析、评论，表明自己的立场、观点、见解或主张。行现象或某件事情进行分析、评论，表明自己的立场、观点、见解或主张。行文时要求逻辑严密、结构清晰、言而有据。文时要求逻辑严密、结构清晰、言而有据。体裁：体裁：_ 时态：时态
22、：_ 人称：人称：_二、二、谋篇布局谋篇布局第一部分：引出要议论的话题；第一部分：引出要议论的话题；第二部分：列举正方和反方观点及其理由；第二部分：列举正方和反方观点及其理由；第三部分：表明自己的观点。第三部分：表明自己的观点。议论文议论文一般现在时一般现在时第一人称第一人称/第三人称第三人称1）There are different opinions among people as to _.Some people suggest that _.整体表达不同观点：关于整体表达不同观点：关于人们有不同的观点。一些人认为人们有不同的观点。一些人认为 2）Peoples views onvary
23、from person to person.Some hold thatHowever,others believe that（人们对（人们对的观点因人而异，有些人认为的观点因人而异，有些人认为然而其他人却认然而其他人却认为为）3）_ has become a hot topic among people especially among the young and heated debates are right on their way.已成为人的关注的热门话题，特别是在年青人当中，将引发激烈已成为人的关注的热门话题，特别是在年青人当中，将引发激烈的辩论。的辩论。1)现在，现在，它们给我们
24、的日常生活带来了许多危害。首先，它们给我们的日常生活带来了许多危害。首先，；其次，其次，。更为糟糕的是。更为糟糕的是。Today,_,which have brought a lot of harms in our daily life.First,_.Second,_.What makes things worse is that_.2)现在，现在，很普遍，许多人喜欢很普遍，许多人喜欢，因为，因为，另外（且），另外（且）。Nowadays，it is common to _.Many people like _ because _.Besides，_.3)任何事物都是有两面性，任何事物都是有
25、两面性，也不例外。它既有有利的一面，也有不也不例外。它既有有利的一面，也有不利的一面。利的一面。Everything has two sides and _ is not an exception.It has both advantages and disadvantages.1)From what has been mentioned above,we 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，如在我看来
26、，如果果也许更好也许更好。3）As far as I am concerned,I completely agree with the former/the latter.就我而言，我完全同意前者就我而言，我完全同意前者/后者的观点。后者的观点。手机已经成为我们生活中的必需品，现在越来越多的中学生拥有了自手机已经成为我们生活中的必需品，现在越来越多的中学生拥有了自己的手机。中学生使用手机有利有弊，请就中学生应不应该带手机进校园己的手机。中学生使用手机有利有弊，请就中学生应不应该带手机进校园谈谈你的看法。谈谈你的看法。优点：给我们提供了很多方便，同学们可以更好地了解世界，方便与父母、优点：给我们提供了很多方便，同学们可以更好地了解世界，方便与父母、朋友的联系，学习上有不懂的也可以百度。朋友的联系，学习上有不懂的也可以百度。缺点：容易成为手机控，影响视力。有部分同学沉迷于网络游戏，严重影缺点：容易成为手机控，影响视力。有部分同学沉迷于网络游戏，严重影响睡眠和学习。响睡眠和学习。注意注意:1.词数词数100左右；左右；2.可适当增加细节可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。以使行文连贯。Thanks!
