1、高二人教版英语选择性必修二第二单元BRIDGING CULTURESBRIDGING CULTURESLesson 5 Using language:Reading and writingLearning 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 lette
2、r.3.Write your own argumentative 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
3、 idea or a bad idea to study 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 friendsim
4、prove language skillsHow about the parents opinions on studying abroad?come across“culture shock”suffer from homesicknesshave great economic pressureA local newspaper has invited parents to share their opinions about studying abroad.Skim the passage and answer:What is the text type?What are the typi
5、cal 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 letters?2.Who are the writers?3.What topic are they talking about?uThe tw
6、o 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 Structure for an argumentationStructure for an argumentationOpinionSuppor
7、ting 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 a _It starts with a _Opinion2Reason 1 3Reason 24Reason 3 5ConclusionPar
8、agraph 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 important factor to consider isTo sum up In the past few decades,there has be
9、en 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 in China.studying abroad has its disadvantages.ParagraphArgument chainLe
10、tter 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 abroad a good idea or not?the advantages are much greater it is persona
11、l 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 1reason 2reason 314A question/factconnectors 衔接衔接词词Start with a fact or
12、 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 whether they can afford the costs of studying overseas.2 Studying abroad can
13、 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 connections between China and the rest of the world.Young people with la
14、nguage 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 abroad can put great pressure on young people.For instance,they may fe
15、el 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 the world.As a result,young people with language kills and strong cult
16、ural 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 opinionConnectors Point of view(观点观点)in my opinion,I think,Summary(总结总结)all
17、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 concernedFunctionsConnectors Comparison(比较比较)Contrast(对照对照)Concession(让步让步)Emphasis(强调强调)Function
18、sConnectors 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 students are smart and strong enough to overcome these.Meanwhile,the rewar
19、ds 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 economy as well as in dealing with phychological stresses.Writing task:Writ
20、e a letter to the editor expressing your own opinions about studying abroadQuestion or fact/opinionReason 1/EvidenceReason 2/EvidenceReason 3/EvidenceConclusion Question or fact/opinionReason 1/EvidenceReason 2/EvidenceReason 3/EvidenceConclusion It provides the opportunity to meet new lifelong frie
21、nds from different cultural backgrounds.We can improve our language skills when communicating with foreign students.Bathed in a different culture of a foreign country,we can gain great insights into the world.I think it makes good sense to study abroad.Studying abroad does provide a valuable experie
22、nce and help us start a new life.Remember to use proper connectors Use noun clauses to perfect your writingWrite a letter to the editor expressing your own opinions about studying abroadChecklistStructureIs your opinion clear enough？Is the main body logical and persuasive?Is the conclusion clear?Con
23、tentDoes the message tell the reasons clearly?LanguageAre connectors used properly?Are there any spelling or grammatical errors?Does the writer use noun clauses to perfect the writing?Is the handwriting neat enough?Evaluate your writing:ChecklistIs your opinion clear enough？Is the main body logical
24、and persuasive?Is the conclusion clear?Does the message tell the reasons clearly?Are connectors used properly?Are there any spelling or grammatical errors?Does the writer use noun clauses to perfect the writing?Is the handwriting neat enough?ChecklistIs your opinion clear enough？Is the main body log
25、ical and persuasive?Is the conclusion clear?Does the message tell the reasons clearly?Are connectors used properly?Are there any spelling or grammatical errors?Does the writer use noun clauses to perfect the writing?Is the handwriting neat enough?ChecklistIs your opinion clear enough？Is the main bod
26、y logical and persuasive?Is the conclusion clear?Does the message tell the reasons clearly?Are connectors used properly?Are there any spelling or grammatical errors?Does the writer use noun clauses to perfect the writing?Is the handwriting neat enough?SummarySummaryIn this lesson,we have learnt1.an
27、argumentative letter usually includes an opinion,supporting reasons and a conclusion;2.to employ some connectors and sentence patterns to make your writing coherent.Summary of U2 Summary of U2 Review the use of noun clausesWrite an argumentative essay about the pros and cons of studying abroadListen
28、 to a radio interview about a Confucius Institute in PakistanStudy the pronunciation of weak forms in a conversationRead about a Chinese girl studying in EnglandIt is hoped that you are to use what we have learned in this unit to consider whether overseas study is right for you,show respect to and deeper our understanding of cultures in different countries,and most importantly,understand the role of us students studying abroad in showcasing China to the rest of the world.
