1、dramaticexpensecost an arm and a legtremendousbehavesurroundingssurroundingmatureadj.巨大的；突然的；急剧的；巨大的；突然的；急剧的；喜剧喜剧(般般)的的n.费用；花费；开销费用；花费；开销(使使)花一大笔钱花一大笔钱adj.巨大的；极大的巨大的；极大的vt.表现表现 vi.&vt.表现得体表现得体;有礼貌有礼貌n.pl.环境；周围的事物环境；周围的事物adj.周围的；附近的周围的；附近的adj.成熟的成熟的Read after the tape and speak out the Chinese immedi
2、ately.depresseddepressboomstrengthendenyoptimisticgainperspectivecompetenceadj.沮丧的；意志消沉的沮丧的；意志消沉的vt.使沮丧；使忧愁使沮丧；使忧愁vi.&n.迅速发展；繁荣迅速发展；繁荣vi.&vt.加强；增强；巩固加强；增强；巩固vt.否认；否定；拒绝否认；否定；拒绝adj.乐观的乐观的vt.获得；赢得；取得；增加获得；赢得；取得；增加n.好处；增加好处；增加n.(思考问题的思考问题的)角度；观点角度；观点n.能力；胜任；本领能力；胜任；本领competentenvoycooperateangleoutlook
3、beltinitiativesincerelybudgetside withadj.有能力的；称职的有能力的；称职的n.使者；使节；代表使者；使节；代表vi.合作；协作；配合合作；协作；配合n.角；角度；立场角；角度；立场n.前景；可能性；观点前景；可能性；观点n.腰带；地带腰带；地带n.倡议；新方案倡议；新方案adv.真诚地；诚实地真诚地；诚实地n.预算预算支持；支持；站在站在的一边的一边logicalas far as I knowas far as I am concernedin summarygenerally speakingadj.合乎逻辑的；合情合合乎逻辑的；合情合理的理的据我
4、所知据我所知就我而言；依我看来就我而言；依我看来总的来说；总之总的来说；总之一般来说一般来说Unit 2 BRIDGING CULTURES Period 3 Using languageNowadays,many vloggers who study abroad choose to share their daily life and academic study on social media platform,which shows a fresh and different life.Now,lets read two letters to get some parents opin
5、ions.Have you ever considered studying abroad like them?Studying Abroad:Is it a good or a bad idea?Read for text typeSkim the title and the passage quickly.What is the text type of this passage?A.NarrationB.Expository writing(说明说明文文)C.Argumentative(论辩的论辩的)letters Read for text typeSkim the title and
6、 the passage quickly.What is the text type of this passage?Greeting Body Close Argumentative letters Read for structureSkim the passage quickly and work out the structure.Structure?Read for structureSkim the passage quickly and work out the structure.Read for detailsRead the passage carefully and an
7、swer the following questions.1.What is Wang Lis point?2.How does Wang Li develop her point?Paragraph 1: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 g
8、reater.Read for detailsPara.1 Introduction Start with a factState an opinion great&sudden1.What is Wang Lis point?2.How does Wang Li develop her point?Paragraph 2:To begin with,many students who study abroad face great economic pressure.That means studying abroad is just not possible for everyone.Tu
9、ition 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 help save money.Read for detailsPara.2 Body 1.What is Wang Lis point?2.How does Wang Li develop her point?Reason 1Evidencethe
10、amount of money that you spend on somethingParagraph 3:Another important factor to consider is the tremendous pressure that comes with studying abroad.Students must learn how to live in an unfamiliar environment Some may struggle and suffer from culture shock when learning how to behave in new surro
11、undings.Other students are not mature enough and may become depressed.Some students might encounter problems with personal safety.In addition,different approaches to teaching and learning may come as a shock to many students.Read for detailsPara.3 Body 1.What is Wang Lis point?2.How does Wang Li dev
12、elop her point?Reason 2Evidencebehave:to do things in a particular waymature:behave in a sensible way,like an adultParagraph 4: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
13、 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 will contribute to the economy and further strengthen our country.Read for detailsPara.4 Body 1.What is
14、Wang Lis point?2.How does Wang Li develop her point?Reason 3Evidencestrengthen:to become strongerParagraph 5: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.Read for details1.What is Wang Lis
15、 point?2.How does Wang Li develop her point?State a conclusiondeny:to say that something is not truePara.5 ConclusionSummaryHow to write an argumentative essayPara.1 Introduction Start with a factState an opinionPara.2 Argument 1 Reason 1EvidencePara.5 ConclusionState a conclusionTopic Para.3 Argume
16、nt 2 Para.4 Argument 3 Reason 2EvidenceReason 3EvidenceRead for detailsPara.Argumentative structureKey words or sentences in Letter 2Start with a factState an opinionReason 1Reason 2Reason 3ConclusionAccording to the summary,read Letter 2 again,then finish the table.1.Mark the parts of the argument
17、in the letters.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.ABCDRead for language featureSummarize the connectors used to show the different parts of the argument in the letters.2.Underline the connectors in the letters.W
18、hen 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!Read for language featureRead the letters again,then use the connectors to re
19、write the sentences below.More expressionRead the letters again,then use the connectors to rewrite the sentences below.Read for language featureRead the letters again,then use the connectors to rewrite the sentences below.1.Students who want to study abroad must consider their parents budget.That is
20、 to say,they should think about whether they can afford the cost of studying overseas.2.Studying 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 p
21、erspective.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 awaness are needed.Group discussion for writing Is it necessary to study abroad?One possible version Is it necessary to study
22、abroad?There are many advantages in studying abroad.To begin with,students who have studied abroad can expose themselves to the language surroundings there,which is beneficial to learning the foreign language well.In addition,they can learn much more advanced knowledge of science and technology from
23、 foreign countries,and at the same time broaden their horizions.Last but not least,they can introduce Chinese culture to people all over the world.However,there are some disadvantages.Studying abroad means costing an arm and a leg,which may be a heavy burden for some families.Whats more,being far aw
24、ay from their home country,they may feel lonely and homesick.As far as Im concerned,studying abroad is a good idea.Firstly,it can make the students more independent and learn to cooperate with others.Another advantage is that they can make friends with people from all over the world.Dear Editor,Many
25、 people ask the question,“Why study abroad?After all,there are many great universities and schools in China that attract great professors both local and foreign.”I think that while this is true,this gets things slightly wrong.The question isnt that people think the quality of their local university
26、is not adequate,but rather how studying abroad helps and benefits the individuals in their own study and career plans.By studying abroad,Chinese students get a better understanding of other cultures and countries,and learn to see themselves as global citizens.As a result,they can better understand C
27、hinas place in the world and how they can contribute to world peace and development.In addition,overseas students can learn cross-cultural communication skills,which will help them understand how they can participate on the world stage.There are so many places in the world with hurting,needy people.
28、With such skills and knowledge,they can better lend them a helping hand.Finally,when our students return home,they can share their experience with others.There is a wide open world which they can contribute to,but only if they first learn about people from other countries,and their struggles and cha
29、llenges.In conclusion,the best way to get is by giving,and the easiest way to be loved is by loving others.I hope everyone will agree that there is a wonderful world out there which can be made better by our presence,but they need to learn how they can contribute and help,and they can best do this through student exchange.Best regards,Liu PingSample writing
