1、Unit 2 Unit 2 BRIDGING BRIDGING CULTURESCULTURESPart 3 Using languageLearning objectivesAfter this lesson,you will be able to 1.Understand the opinions of two parents about studying abroad and the reasons.2.Analyze the structure and language feature of an argumentative letter.3.Write your own argume
2、ntative article on studying abroad.4.Employ some connectors and sentence patterns to perfect your writing.My niece Alice has been in a dilemma of whether to study abroad or enter a university at home.Could you give her some advice?Shall I study abroad or at home?Is it a good idea or a bad idea to st
3、udy abroad?It is a fact that in the past few decades,there has been a dramatic increase in the number of people studying abroad.Do you think its necessary to study abroad?Why or why not?AdvantagesDisadvantagesgain a good educationsee a bigger worldmake some foreign friendsimprove language skillsHow
4、about the parents opinions on studying abroad?come across“culture shock”suffer from homesicknesshave great economic pressure.Read the passage quickly and get the general idea of the passage.1.Whats the main idea of the passage on P20?A.The advantages of studying abroad.B.The disadvantages of studyin
5、g 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 Lis letter and match the main idea of each paragraph.Para.1A.Suffering from culture shock.Para.2 B.Thinking carefully about studying abroad.Para
6、.3 C.More disadvantages than advantages.Para.4 D.Great economic pressure.Para.5 E.Benefits of studying at home.3.Read Zhang Yis letter and match the main idea of each paragraph.Para.1 A.To develop our country.Para.2 B.More cultural exchange.Para.3 C.Studying abroad is worthwhile.Para.4 D.Studying ab
7、road has greater advantages.Para.5 E.Studying abroad is personal growth.Read the passage on P20 carefully and choose the best answer.1.According to Wang Li，in the number of people studying abroad.A.there is a big and sudden increaseB.there is a slight increaseC.there will be a big and sudden increas
8、eD.there is a big and sudden drop2.How many kinds of pressure are mentioned about studying abroad?A.3 B.4 C.5 D.63.As for the benefits of studying in China，which of the following is NOT mentioned by Wang Li?A.A greater future.B.More universities.C.More convenient and cheaper.D.More facilities and pr
9、ofessors.4.How does studying abroad benefit peoples personal growth?A.They will get a stricter education.B.They will be more independent.C.They receive much help to deal with difficulties.D.They can do whatever they want by themselves.5.Why does studying abroad produce an increased chance for cultur
10、al exchange?A.Chinese students are seen as diligent and intelligent.B.It will offer people more insight into their own culture.C.People from different cultures neednt learn from each other.D.People from diverse cultures view the world from the same angle.6.China needs the following talented young pe
11、ople for its global outlook EXCEPT those who .A.with a global perspectiveB.with strong cultural awarenessC.are pessimistic about their futureD.are competent with languages and have leadership and organisational skills返 回A local newspaper has invited parents to share their opinions about studying abr
12、oad.Skim the passage and answer:What is the text type?What are the typical symbols of a letter?Salutation(称呼称呼)Main bodyComplimentary closeSignatureA local newspaper has invited parents to share their opinions about studying abroad.Skim the passage and answer:1.What is the genre（体裁）（体裁）of the two le
13、tters?2.Who are the writers?3.What topic are they talking about?uThe two letters are both _ letters.uLetter 1 is written by _;uLetter 2 is written by _.uBoth the two letters are talking about _.Wang Li(mother of twin girls)Zhang Yi(father of one boy)argumentativewhether it is good to study abroad St
14、ructure for an argumentationStructure for an argumentationOpinionSupporting reasonsConclusionRead the following two letters in 5 mins and try to find out the required information in the following forms.ParagraphArgument chainLetter 1(Body part)Letter 2(Body part)1Introducing the topicIt starts with
15、a _It starts with a _Opinion2Reason 1 3Reason 24Reason 3 5ConclusionParagraph Argument chain Letter 1 (Body part)1Introducing the topicIt starts with a _:Opinion_,2Reason 1 _,3Reason 2_ 4Reason 3 A final point to consider is that 5Conclusion_,Letter 1(Body part)factI thinkTo begin withAnother import
16、ant factor to consider isTo sum up In the past few decades,there has been a dramatic increase in the number of people studying abroad.the disadvantages are greater.great economic pressure.the tremendous pressure:unfamiliar environment or personal safety,etc.a great future for young people studying i
17、n China.studying abroad has its disadvantages.ParagraphArgument chainLetter 2 (Body part)1Introducing the topic It start with a_:Opinion_,2Reason 1 _3Reason 2Another advantage is 4Reason 3 _,5Conclusion_,Letter 2(Body part)questionIn my opinionThe first advantage is thatFinallyAll in allIs studying
18、abroad a good idea or not?the advantages are much greater it is personal growth.the incresed chance for cultural exchange.it provides a great opportunity to contribute to the development of our motherland.this life-changing experience is worthwhile,How to write an argumentative letter?Opinionreason
19、1reason 2reason 323A question/factconnectors 衔接衔接词词Start with a fact or questionState your opinionState a conclusionGive supporting reasons and evidence 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 wheth
20、er 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 them to gain a global perspective.4 Global development strategies help to make c
21、onnections between China and the rest of the world.Young people with language kills and strong cultural awareness are needed.1.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 studying overseas.2.Studying
22、 abroad can put great pressure on young people.For instance,they may feel lonely and miss their families.3.Studying abroad will give students a good education.Besides,it also helps them to gain a global perspective.4.Global development strategies help to make connections betweenChina and the rest of
23、 the world.As a result,young people with language kills and strong cultural awareness are needed.When you write an argumentative piece,use connecting phrases to lead readers through your process of reasoning.Good logical connectors will help the readers understand your point of view.Expressing opini
24、onConnectors Point of view(观点观点)in my opinion,I think,Summary(总结总结)all in allRestating(重述重述)that is to sayExpressing reasons or evidenceConnectors Listing(列举列举)to bigin with,Cause&effect(因果因果)becauseGiving examples(举例举例)for exampleas far as I know,personally;as far as I am concernedFunctionsConnecto
25、rs Comparison(比较比较)Contrast(对照对照)Concession(让步让步)Emphasis(强调强调)FunctionsConnectors Comparison(比较比较)Contrast(对照对照)Concession(让步让步)Emphasis(强调强调)1.Which parent would you probably side with?Why?I would probably side with Zhang Yi.Yes,there are possible disadvantages with studying abroad,but Chinese stu
26、dents are smart and strong enough to overcome these.Meanwhile,the rewards for studying abroad are much greater than any of the disadvantages.I would probably side with Wang Li.In my pioint of view,studying abroad may bring about risks in personal security.In addition,it costs a lot more both in econ
27、omy as well as in dealing with phychological stresses.1.状语从句的省略状语从句的省略Some may struggle and suffer from culture shock .在学习如何在新环境中举止得体时，有些人可能会感到吃力，并承受文化冲在学习如何在新环境中举止得体时，有些人可能会感到吃力，并承受文化冲击的折磨。击的折磨。2.that引导同位语从句引导同位语从句To sum up，one cannot deny the fact .总之，出国留学有不利的一面，这个事实是不可否认的总之，出国留学有不利的一面，这个事实是不可否认的w
28、hen learning how to behavein new surroundingsthat studying abroad has itsdisadvantages经典句式3.动词动词-ing形式作主语形式作主语 also helps you to gain a global perspective and improve your general competence.出国留学也有助于你获得全球视野，提高你的综合能力。出国留学也有助于你获得全球视野，提高你的综合能力。返 回Studying abroadThe advisor talked about maintaining reas
29、onable expectations when studying abroad.这这位顾问谈到出国留学时要保持合理的期望。位顾问谈到出国留学时要保持合理的期望。1expectation n.期望；预期；期望；预期；期待期待meet/answer/come to/live up to ones expectations不负某人所望不负某人所望beyond(ones)expectations出乎出乎(某人某人)意料地意料地expect v.期待；期望；预计期待；期望；预计expect(sb.)to do.期待期待(某人某人)做做expect that.预料；预计预料；预计expect sth.o
30、f/from sb.期待得到某人的某物期待得到某人的某物expected adj.预料的；预期的预料的；预期的重点词汇互 动 探 究探究重点 互动撞击思维(1)He turned out to be very successful，which was beyond our expectations.结果他很成功，这超出了我们的期望。结果他很成功，这超出了我们的期望。(2)According to the weather forecast，a heavy rain is (expect)tomorrow morning.根据天气预报，预计明天上午会有一场大雨。根据天气预报，预计明天上午会有一场大
31、雨。(3)The global population is expected (grow)to 9.6 billion by 2050.预计到预计到2050年，全球人口将增长到年，全球人口将增长到96亿亿。expectedto growWho will be the successful applicant for the summer job atthe law firm？谁将是律师事务所暑期工作的成功申请者？谁将是律师事务所暑期工作的成功申请者？2applicant n.申请人申请人apply v.申请；运用；适用于；涂；敷申请；运用；适用于；涂；敷apply to sb.for sth.
32、向某人申请得到某物向某人申请得到某物apply A to B把把A应用于应用于/涂抹于涂抹于Bapply to sb./sth.适用于某人适用于某人/某物某物apply oneself to(doing)sth.专注于专注于(做做)某事；集中精力于某事；集中精力于(做做)某事某事application n.申请；申请表；申请书；运用；使用申请；申请表；申请书；运用；使用fill in/out an application填写申请表填写申请表(1)You are lucky enough to be picked out from so manyapplicants for the job.你很
33、幸运能从那么多的求职者中被选中做这份工作。你很幸运能从那么多的求职者中被选中做这份工作。(2)Mary was rejected by the company she (apply)to last year.去年，玛丽被她申请的公司拒绝了。去年，玛丽被她申请的公司拒绝了。(3)Where does the woman advise the man to apply a job?这位女士建议那位男士在哪里找工作？这位女士建议那位男士在哪里找工作？(4)We must apply what we have learned our daily work.我们必须把所学的知识应用到日常工作中去。我们必
34、须把所学的知识应用到日常工作中去。(5)If you are interested，please send an (apply)email at your earliest convenience.如果你感兴趣，请尽早在你方便的时候发一封求职邮件。如果你感兴趣，请尽早在你方便的时候发一封求职邮件。appliedfortoapplicationExposure to another culture and its people can give exchange students great insights into the world.接触另一种文化及其人民可以让交换生更深刻地接触另一种文化
35、及其人民可以让交换生更深刻地了解世界。了解世界。3exposure n.接触；体验；暴露；接触；体验；暴露；揭露揭露expose vt.暴露；揭露；使曝光；使接触；使体验暴露；揭露；使曝光；使接触；使体验expose.to.使使暴露于暴露于；使；使体验体验be exposed to暴露于；接触暴露于；接触(1)Exposure to lead is known to damage the brains of youngchildren.众所周知，接触铅对幼儿的大脑有害。众所周知，接触铅对幼儿的大脑有害。(2)For the sake of the babies safety，dont expo
36、se them strong sunlight.为了宝宝的安全，不要让婴儿受到强烈阳光的照射为了宝宝的安全，不要让婴儿受到强烈阳光的照射。句式升级句式升级(3)Young people may risk going deaf if they are exposed to very loud music every day.If every day，young people may risk going deaf.(省略句省略句)every day makes young people risk going deaf.(动名词作主语动名词作主语)toexposed to very loud mu
37、sicBeing exposed to very loud music名师点津名师点津及物动词及物动词expose后若无宾语，则常常使用它的被动形式。后若无宾语，则常常使用它的被动形式。(4)Being exposed to strong sunlight will do harm to your skin.暴露在强光下会对你的皮肤有害暴露在强光下会对你的皮肤有害。Tuition fees and living expenses are much more expensivethan at home and could end up costing most families anarm an
38、d a leg.学费和生活开销比在家贵多了，多数家庭最终学费和生活开销比在家贵多了，多数家庭最终能会花费一大笔钱。能会花费一大笔钱。4end up结束，最终成为；最后结束，最终成为；最后处于处于end up doing最终会做某事；以做某事而告终最终会做某事；以做某事而告终end up in/with/as/adj.在在中结束；最后处于；最终成为中结束；最后处于；最终成为end with以以结束结束(1)You will one day end up in prison if you continue stealing.如果你继续偷窃的话，你总有一天会进监狱。如果你继续偷窃的话，你总有一天会进
39、监狱。(2)At first they hated each other,but they ended up (get)married.起初，他们彼此憎恨对方，但最后却结了婚。起初，他们彼此憎恨对方，但最后却结了婚。(3)If he carries on driving like that,hell end up (die).如果他照这样开车，如果他照这样开车，早晚得死于非命。早晚得死于非命。(4)Without exception，the Spring Festival Gala ends the song Unforgettable Tonight.毫不例外，春晚以难忘今宵这首歌结束。毫不
40、例外，春晚以难忘今宵这首歌结束。gettingdeadwithSome may struggle and suffer from culture shock whenlearning how to behave in new surroundings.有些人在学习如有些人在学习如何面对新环境时可能要奋力抗争，并承受文化冲击的折磨。何面对新环境时可能要奋力抗争，并承受文化冲击的折磨。5behave vt.表现表现 vi.&vt.表现得体；表现得体；有礼貌有礼貌behave oneself/well守规矩守规矩/举止得体举止得体well-behaved adj.表现好的表现好的badly-beha
41、ved adj.表现差的表现差的behaviour n.(behavior)行为；举止；习性行为；举止；习性(1)My camera has been behaving well since it was repaired.我的相机自从维修后一直工作正常。我的相机自从维修后一直工作正常。(2)The shop assistants behave very (good)towards/to customers.这家商店的营业员对待顾客的态度非常好。这家商店的营业员对待顾客的态度非常好。(3)What do you think of the hosts (behave)on the stage t
42、hat day?你怎样评价主持人那天在舞台上的行为？你怎样评价主持人那天在舞台上的行为？(4)My mother is always telling me to behave (me)when I attend feasts.我妈妈总是告诉我在参加宴会时要举止得体。我妈妈总是告诉我在参加宴会时要举止得体。wellbehavio(u)rmyselfsurroundings n.环境；周围的环境；周围的事物事物surrounding adj.周围的；附近周围的；附近的的surround v.环绕；包围环绕；包围surround.with/by.以以包围包围be surrounded by/with
43、.被被包围包围(5)Some insects take on the colours of their surroundings to protect themselves.有些有些昆虫为了自我保护会随着周围环境改变自身颜色。昆虫为了自我保护会随着周围环境改变自身颜色。(6)They surrounded the sick girl every comfort.他们他们尽力使那个生病的女孩感到舒适尽力使那个生病的女孩感到舒适。with/by(7)The (surround)small towns have beenabsorbed into the city.四周的小城镇已并入这座城市。四周的
44、小城镇已并入这座城市。(8)Jill was sitting on the floor (surround)by boxes.吉尔坐在地板上，周围摆满了箱子。吉尔坐在地板上，周围摆满了箱子。语境串记语境串记Once upon a time，a king who was polite to surrounding countries lived in a castle surrounded by a large forest and having wonderful surroundings.从前，在一个绿树环绕、环境优美的城堡里住着从前，在一个绿树环绕、环境优美的城堡里住着一位国王，他对邻邦十
45、分友好。一位国王，他对邻邦十分友好。surroundingsurroundedThey have great facilities and outstanding professors，helping to educate young people who will contribute to theeconomy and further strengthen our country.他们有很好的他们有很好的设施和优秀的教授，有助于培养对经济有贡献的年轻人，进一步设施和优秀的教授，有助于培养对经济有贡献的年轻人，进一步强大我们的国家。强大我们的国家。6strengthen vi.&vt.加强；
46、增强；加强；增强；巩固巩固strength n.力量；力气；强度；优势力量；力气；强度；优势strong adj.强壮的；强大的强壮的；强大的(1)This activity helps strengthen memory and build trust.这项活这项活动有助于增强记忆和建立信任。动有助于增强记忆和建立信任。(2)Happiness and success often come to those who are good at recognizing their own (strong).快乐和成功往往青睐那些善于认识自己长处的人快乐和成功往往青睐那些善于认识自己长处的人。联想联
47、想对比记忆以下词汇：对比记忆以下词汇：strong(adj.)strength(n.)strengthen(v.)long(adj.)length(n.)lengthen(v.)deep(adj.)depth(n.)deepen(v.)wide(adj.)width(n.)widen(v.)strengthsTo sum up，one cannot deny the fact that studying abroad has itsdisadvantages，so when you think about studying abroad，youshould consider these man
48、y factors.总之，出国留学有不利的一面，总之，出国留学有不利的一面，这个事实是不可否认的，所以在考虑出国留学时，你应该考虑这些这个事实是不可否认的，所以在考虑出国留学时，你应该考虑这些因素。因素。7deny vt.否认；否定；否认；否定；拒绝拒绝deny(doing)sth./that.否定；否认否定；否认(做过做过)某事某事deny sb.sth.deny sth.to sb.拒绝给予拒绝给予There is no denying that.不可否认不可否认(1)The prisoner denied to the police that he had taken part in t
49、he robbery.该犯人向警方否认他参与了这起抢劫案。该犯人向警方否认他参与了这起抢劫案。(2)There is no (deny)that it is a serious problem；the government should take strong measures to deal with it.无可否认，这是一个严重的问无可否认，这是一个严重的问题，政府应该采取有力措施来解决它。题，政府应该采取有力措施来解决它。(3)He was so stubborn that he .他很固执，拒绝给学生说话的机会。他很固执，拒绝给学生说话的机会。denyingdenied the stu
50、dent a chance to speak句式升级句式升级(4)He denied that he broke into the room and took away the drawing.(用用doing改写句子改写句子)He denied .他否认闯入房间偷走了画。他否认闯入房间偷走了画。breaking into the room and taking away the drawingAs I always tell my son，there are no great difficulties fora person who is brave，optimistic，and willi
