1、Using LanguageUnit 2 Bridging CulturesUsing language-Express your opinions on studying abroad1.A local newspaper has invited parents to share their opinions about studying abroad.Listen and read two letters,underline each writers main points.Then mark the reasons for their opinions.Fast-readingRead
2、the passage and underline each writers main points.Then make the reasons for their opinions.Wang LiZhang YiMain pointreasonsThe disadvantages for young people are greater.The advantages are much greater.1.Great economic pressure.2.The tremendous pressure that comes with studying abroad.3.Studying ab
3、road does have potential benefits,young people who study in China also have a great future to look forward to!1.Personal growth.2.The increased chance for cultural exchange.3.Provide a great opportunity to contribute to the development of our motherland.STUDYING ABROADIS IT A GOOD OR A BAD IDEA?留学留学
4、:好主意，还是坏主意好主意，还是坏主意?Dear Editor尊敬的编辑:In the past few decades,there has been a dramatic increase in the number of people studying abroad.Although studying abroad can bring great benefits,I think the disadvantages for young people are greater.过去几十年里，留学人数急剧急剧增长。尽管留学大有裨益但我认为，留学对年轻人来说是弊大于利。To begin with,
5、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 could end up costing most families an arm and a leg.Studying in China is much more convenient and can hel
6、p save money.首先，许多留学生面临着巨大的经济压力，这意味着并非每个人都有留学的可能。国外的学费和生活开销比国内昂贵得多，大部分家庭最终可能要花费一大笔钱。而在中国读书则更加方便，还能省钱。Tuition fees and living expenses are much more expensive than at home and could end up costing most families an arm and a leg.学费和生活开学费和生活开销比在家贵多了，多数家庭最终可能会花费一大笔钱。销比在家贵多了，多数家庭最终可能会花费一大笔钱。1end up 结束，最终
7、成为；最后处于结束，最终成为；最后处于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 langu
8、age skills.Some may struggle and suffer from culture shock when learning how to behave in new surroundings.需要考虑的另一个重要因素是留学所带来的巨大压力。学生必须学会靠有限的语言技能在一个陌生的环境中生活在学习如何在新环境中举止得体时，有些学生可能会感到吃力，并承受文化冲击的折磨。Other students are not mature enough to handle the challenges by themselves and may become depressed.Some
9、 students might even encounter problems with personal safety.In addition,different approaches to teaching and learning may come as a shock to many students.另一些学生则还不够成熟，无法独立应付各种挑战，因而感到苦闷。有些学生甚至会遭遇人身安全问题。此外，不同的教和学的方式方式对很多学生来说也是一种冲击。A final point to consider is that while studying abroad does have pote
10、ntial 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 many great universities now available.They have great facilities and outstanding professors,helping to educate young people who w
11、ill contribute to the economy and further strengthen our country.最后要考虑的一点是:尽管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!随着中国的蓬勃发展，教育环境己大为改观，优质大学比比皆是。这些高校拥有一流的设施和杰出的教授，助力培养为经济作贡献、进步增强我国实力的年轻人。To sum up,one cannot deny the fact that studying abroad has its disadvantages,so when you think about studying abroad you
12、 should consider these many factors.Kind regard谨致问候!Wang Li(other of twin girls)王丽(一对双胞胎女孩的母亲)综上所述，我们无法否认的事实是:留学有其弊端。因此当你想要海外求学时，应当考虑上述诸多因素。To sum up，one cannot deny the fact that studying abroad has its disadvantages，so when you think about studying abroad，you should consider these many factors.总之，
13、出国留学有不利的一面，这个事实是不可总之，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，你应该考虑这些因素。否认的，所以在考虑出国留学时，你应该考虑这些因素。3deny vt.否认；否定；拒绝否认；否定；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Dear Editor尊敬的编辑 Is studying abroad a good idea or not?There are certainly di
14、sadvantages,but in my opinion,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!留学是个好主意还是坏主意呢?留学当然有其弊端，但我认为利大于弊。我时常告诚我儿子，对勇敢、乐观、愿意拼搏的人来说，世上无难事!The first advantage of studying abroad is personal growth
15、.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 improve your general com
16、petence.留学的第一个好处就是个人成长。你获得的教育和拥有的经历将有助于你提升自我提升自我。例如，由于你需要独自应对各种困难，你一定会变得更加独立。留学还有助于你获得全球视野全球视野，提升综合能力综合能力。Another 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 the
17、ir 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.留学的另一个好处是获得更多文化交流的机会。中国留学生可被视为增进国际友谊的文化使者。在华的外国留学生也带来他们丰富多彩的文化。与来自不同文化背景的人合作有助于我们从不同视角看待世界，进而让我们对自己的文化有更深入的了解。Finally
18、,studying abroad provides a great opportunity to contribute to the development of our motherland.Chinas global outlook,with projects such as the Belt and Road Initiative,has helped us make connections across the world.最后，留学是为祖国的发展作出贡献贡献的好机会。中国“带一路”倡议等项目的全球前景全球前景帮助我们与世界建立联系。Therefore,China needs more
19、 talented young people with a global perspective who are highly competent with languages,have leadership and organisational 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.
20、因此，中国需要更多有才能、有国际视野、语言能力极强具有领导力和组织能力、拥有强烈文化意识的年轻人。海外求学的学生能够培养这类技能，而这些技能反过来反过来又将为他们带来更好的就业机会。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 all.I think this life-changing experience
21、 is certainly worthwhile and I hope my child will study abroad in the future.此致Zhang Yi(ather of one boy)张毅(一个男孩的父亲)总而言之总而言之，出国留学有助于塑造人格，增加人们对文化多样性的了解，同时增强中国的实力，为大家打造一个共同的未来。我觉得这段改变人生的经历肯定是值得的，我希望孩子将来能出国留学。Sincerely yoursRead the letters again and then use the connectors in the box to rewrite the se
22、ntences below.as a result besides for instance that is to say When you write an argumentative piece,use connecting phrases to lead readers through your process of reasoning.Good logical connectors will help your audience understand your point of view,whether they agree with you or not!adj.合乎逻辑的;合情合理
23、的Read it again and then use the connectors to rewrite the sentences below.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 put gre
24、at 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 language s
25、kills and strong cultural awareness are needed.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 put great pressure on young peop
26、le._ 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 language skills and strong cu
27、ltural awareness are needed.That is to say,For instance，Besides,As a result,Discussion1.What are some other advantages or disadvantage of studying abroad that were not mentioned in the letters?2.Which parent would you probably side with?Why?支持1.What are some other advantages or disadvantage of study
28、ing abroad that were not mentioned in the letters?One disadvantage of studying abroad is that not all students are suited to it.Some students will never gain the needed language ability or may not get the most from an unfamiliar teaching approach.One advantage of studying abroad is the opportunity t
29、o meet new lifelong friends from different cultural backgrounds.2.Which parent would you probably side with?Why?I would probably side with Zhang Yi because I think Wang Lis perspective is too narrow.Yes,there are possible disadvantages with studying abroad,but Chinese students are smart and strong e
30、nough to overcome these.Meanwhile,the rewards for studying abroad are much greater than any of the disadvantages.A Start with a question or a fact.B State an opinion.C Give reasons and evidence to support an opinion D State a conclusion.By Analyzing the argumentative letters,the structure of the pas
31、sage can be arranged as follows:Mark the parts of the argument in the letters.AABBCCDD2.Underline the connectors in the letters.Then study the words below.SummaryPoint of view：观点：观点 in my opinion 在我看来as far as I know 据我所知as far as I am concerned 就我而言personally（speaking）就个人而言Summary：总结总结 in short 总之t
32、o sum up 总之all in all 总而言之in conclusion/summary 总之generally speaking 一般来说Restating：重述：重述 in other words 换句话说that is to say 也就是说that means 这意味着Connectors expressing opinion 表达观点的连接词表达观点的连接词Listing：清单：清单 to begin with 起初 whats more 此外besides 此外moreover 再者in addition 此外Cause&effect：因果因果 because 因为 as 因
33、为so 因此thus 因此therefore 因此as a result 因此 Giving examples：举例：举例 for example 例如for instance such as Connectors expressing reasons or evidence表达理由或依据的连接词表达理由或依据的连接词How to write an argumentationHow to write an argumentation-议论文议论文 How 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，写作时应注本模块
34、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：意下面几点：1主体结构：本文可分为三部分：主体结构：本文可分为三部分：1)开头部分：论点的提出；开头部分：论点的提出；2)第二部分：使用论据来论证论点；第二部分：使用论据来论证论点；3)第三部分第三部分:得出结论或提出解决问题的措施或建议。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。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。主体人称：议论文常用第三人称。How to write the augmentative letters1引出讨论话题引出讨论话题(1)Recently.had a heated di
35、scussion 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：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
36、 many advantages of.；.play an important part in.；.be of vital significance.；.benefit a lot from.(2)表达反对的：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：承接词汇：firstly；secondly；besides；in addition；whats more；furthermore；in a word；in short；even worse.(4)引出另一方的转折词汇：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：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.
