1、Period 5 Reading for Writing：write about the argumentative lettersUnit 2 Bridging Cultures1.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 letters Wh
2、at do you think of studying abroad?In my opinionas far as I knowPersonallyStudying abroad:Is it a good or bad idea?Read the passage and underline each writers main points.Then make the reasons for their opinions.Studying abroad:Is it a good or bad idea?Wang LiZhang YiMain pointreasonsDisadvantages f
3、or youths are greaterAdvantages are much greater.1.Costly 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 oppo
4、rtunity to contribute to the development of our motherland.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 u
5、nderstand your points clearly.As a result besides for instance that is to say 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 l
6、onely 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.As a result,young people with language skills and strong cultural aware
7、ness are needed.Read it again and then use the connectors to rewrite the sentences below.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
8、 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 cultural awaren
9、ess are needed.That is to say,For instance，Besides,As a result,Discuss the following questions.Which parent would you like to side with?And why?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 foreig
10、n education and even much better in some fields.If I am an excellent learner,then I can be further educated in my motherland and attain a good job career in the future.1.In the past few decades2.A dramatic increase3.To begin with4.Face greater economic growth5.Tuition fees 6.Living expenses7.The tre
11、mendous pressure8.An unfamiliar environment9.Handle the challenge1.在过去几十年里2.大幅增加3.一开始4.面对更大的经济增长5.学费6.生活费用7.巨大的压力8.一个陌生的环境9.处理挑战1.在新环境2.除了3.潜在的好处4.显著提高5.加强你的国家6.总结7.非常能胜任8.反过来1.In new surroundings2.In addition3.Potential benefits4.Improve significantly5.Strengthen your country6.To sum up7.Be highly
12、competent with8.In turnHow to write the augmentative letters【文体指导文体指导】本模块要求写一篇正反观点对比类议论文，写作时应注意下面几点：1主体结构：本文可分为三部分：1)开头部分：论点的提出；2)第二部分：使用论据来论证论点；3)第三部分：得出结论或提出解决问题的措施或建议。2主体时态：常用一般现在时。3主体人称：议论文常用第三人称。How to write the augmentative letters【文体指导文体指导】【常用句式常用句式】1引出讨论话题引出讨论话题(1)Recently.had a heated discu
13、ssion about whether.or not.(2)There have been many reports of.(3)People hold different opinions about.(4)The reasons for that are as follows.2对比双方观点及陈述理由对比双方观点及陈述理由(1)表达支持的：Some people think it.；Some are in favour of.；Some support.；The majority of them think.；Many of them are for.；There are many adv
14、antages of.；.play an important part in.；.be of vital significance.；.benefit a lot from.How to write the augmentative letters【文体指导文体指导】(2)表达反对的：But I disagree；Others are against.；Some hold the different view that.；There are also some disadvantages of.(3)承接词汇：firstly；secondly；besides；in addition；whats
15、 more；furthermore；in a word；in short；even worse.(4)引出另一方的转折词汇：however；on the other hand；while；on the contrary；whereas.(5)表明作者的看法及理由：in my opinion；in my view；Personally，I think.；Taking everything into consideration，we should make good use of.；Only in this way can we do.Topic:背包旅行 假如你是李华，你的英国笔友John将以背
16、包旅行的方式来游览你的城市，以更好地了解这个城市。请你根据以下要点用英语给他写一封信。1.背包旅行的好处(至少两点);2.结合自己的经历说明注意事项。注意:1.词数80左右;2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。参考词汇:背包旅行backpacking 词汇:further 更进一步的 strongly强烈地，强有力地 advise 建议;on the way沿途，在途中come across偶然遇见:set off 启程，出发:witness目击，条身经历;目击者，见 证人;improve改进，提高;offer提供;be familiar with.熟悉 .句式:1.Knowing that
17、youre coming here to travel for a few days before the school begins,I have some recommendations for you.2.It is very convenient for you to travel by tour bus here.3.Backpacking can broaden our horizons and enrich our knowledge of different local cultures.高分范文Dear John,Welcome to China for further st
18、udy.Knowing that you will go backpacking in our city,I am so happy.Firstly,it is cheap and convenient for a student with a map of the city.Secondly,you can be more familiar with this city soon.On the way,you will come across many local people and witness the cultures and customs here,thus improving
19、your Chinese studies.Last weekend,my backpacking brought me a lot of fun.I also enjoyed being together with my friends.Most importantly,this experience told me being a backpacker definitely is not an easy thing and we must be well prepared before we set off.If you have any trouble,I will offer you t
20、imely help.Yours sincerely，Li Hua 出彩之处 thus improving your Chinese studies 是动词-ing形式短语作结果状语。句意:在路上，你会遇到许多本地人，并且亲身经历这里的文化和风俗，从而提高你的汉语水平。Most importantly 修饰整个句子;being a backpacker definitely is not an easy thing 为宾语从句，其中being a backpacker为动词-ing形式作主语;before we set off是时间状语从句。句意:最重要的是，这段经历告诉我做一个背包客绝对不是
21、一件容易的事,在出发前我们必须做好充分的准备。出彩仿写 1.林海准备动身去美国深造。(set off)Lin Hai is ready to set off for America for further study.关键点 set off for someplace 意为动身去某处。2.致力于慈善事业使他享有盛名。(动词-ing 形式作主语)Being devoted to the charity makes him enjoy a very good reputation.关键点此处 为动词-ing形式作主语，谓语动词用单数形式;be devoted to(doing)sth.意为致力于(
22、做)某事;enjoy a good reputation意为享有美誉。Connectors to express opinions Point of view:in my opinion,as far as I know,personally;as far as I am concerned;Summary:In short;to sum up;in conclusion;generally speaking,all in all Restating:In other words,that is to say,that means Connectors to express reasons or evidence Listing:to begin with what is more besides moreover in addition;Cause and effects:Because,as so thus therefore as a result Geving examples:For example for instance such as
