1、STUDYING ABROAD:IS IT A GOOD OR A BAD IDEA?Whats the main idea of the passage on P20?The advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad.Main point_Reasons for her disagreement(Disapproval)3SummaryRead Wang Lis letter and match the main idea of each paragraph.Para.1 ASuffering from culture shock.Par
2、a.2 BThinking carefully about studying abroad.Para.3 CMore disadvantages than advantages.Para.4 DGreat economic pressure.Para.5 EBenefits of studying at home.Main point(Supportive)_Reasons for his agreement3SummaryRead Zhang Yis letter and match the main idea of each paragraph.Para.1 ATo develop our
3、 country.Para.2 BMore cultural exchange.Para.3 CStudying abroad is worthwhile.Para.4 DStudying abroad has greater advantages.Para.5 EStudying abroad is personal growth.Writing Skill(1)Writing Skill(1)Clear StructureClear Structure Clear StructureClear Structure Reasons for her opinionsGreat economic
4、 pressure.The tremendous pressure.Studying in China also have a great future to look forward to.Although studying abroad can bring great benefits,I think the disadvantages for young people are greater.Wang Li(mother of twin girls)Zhang Yi(father of one boy)Reasons for his opinionsThere are certainly
5、 disadvantages,but in my opinion,the advantages are much greater.Personal growth.The increased chance for cultural exchange.It provides a great opportunity to contribute to the development of our motherland.Writing Skill(2)Writing Skill(2)Give reasons and evidence Give reasons and evidence to suppor
6、t an opinionto support an opinion The tremendous pressure that comes with studying abroadAn unfamiliar environmentLimited language skillsCulture shockNot mature enough to handle the challenges by themselvesPersonal safetyDifferent approaches to teaching and learningPeople who study in China also hav
7、e a great future to look forward toAs China has boomed,the educational environment has improved significantly,with many great universities now available.Read the second letter and find some details to support the writers opinion.Personal growthBecome more independentGain a global perspective and imp
8、rove your general competence Cultural exchangePromote friendship between nationsView the world from different angles and gives us more insight into our own cultureProvide a great opportunity to contribute to the development of our motherlandChina needs talented young people with a global perspective
9、Competent with skills and abilitiesBetter career opportunitiesRead the letters from the two parents again and then use the connectors in the box 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 s
10、hould think about whether 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.Students who want to study abroad must consider their parents budget.That is to say,they should think about whether they can
11、afford the costs of studying overseas.Studying abroad can put great pressure on young people.For instance,they may feel lonely and miss their families.as a result,besides,for instance,that is to say3 Studying abroad will give students a good education.It also helps them to gain a global perspective.
12、4 Global development strategies help to make connections between China and the rest of the world.Young people with language skills and strong cultural awareness are needed.Studying abroad will give students a good education.Besides,It also helps them to gain a global perspective.Global development s
13、trategies help to make connections between China and the rest of the world.As a result,young people with language skills and strong cultural awareness are needed.Start with a question or a fact.State an opinion.Give reasons and evidence to support an opinion State a conclusion.By Analyzing the argum
14、entative letters,the structure of the passage can be arranged as follows:Mark the parts of the argument in the letters.Underline the connectors in the letters.Then study the words below.Connectors expressing opinion Point of view:in my opinion,as far as I know,as far as I am concerned,personally(spe
15、aking)Summary:in short,to sum up,all in allin conclusion/summary,generally speaking Restating:in other words,that is to say,that meansConnectors expressing reasons or evidence Listing:to begin with,what is more,besides,moreover,in addition Cause&effect:because,as,so,thus,therefore,as a result Giving
16、 examples:for example,for instance,such as 【课堂巩固】【语篇理解一】下面的短文是P20的课文改写，请从下表中选择合适的词汇并用其适当的形式完成此文。for instance；boom；dramatic；disadvantage；cooperate with；to begin with；study abroad；on the other hand；from different angles；deal withOpinions vary on whether 1._ _or at home.2._，Wang Li thinks the 3._ are g
17、reater for young people.4._，tuition fees and living expenses are much more expensive than at home.In addition，the pressure is 5._ when they study abroad and the students are not mature enough to handle the challenges on their own.Lastly，with Chinas economy 6._，young people will also have an equal ch
18、ance to develop themselves and have a bright future.7._，Zhang Yi holds an opposite attitude that young people should study abroad.He argues that studying abroad will be better for personal growth for young people because they have to 8._ the challenges by themselves.Besides,9._ people from diverse c
19、ultures helps them view the world 10._ which gives them more insight into their own culture.Finally，studying abroad will help them contribute to the construction of our homeland.to study abroadFor instance disadvantagesTo begin withdramatic boomingOn the other handdeal withcooperating with from diff
20、erent angles【语篇理解二】【语篇理解二】根据根据P20教材课文，在空白处填入教材课文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Nowadays,many parents are holding different ideas and views about students 1._ study abroad.Wang Li,the mother of twin girls,believes that there is no need for overseas study.As far as she is 2._(concern),stu
21、dying abroad is a bad idea because it causes both 3._(economy)and academic pressure.4._(additional),with many great universities now available in China,young people who choose to study in our homeland also have a great future 5._(look)forward to.Contrary to Wangs opinion,Zhang Yi,the father of a boy
22、,argues 6._ the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.He holds the view that the experience of studying abroad not only contributes to personal growth,but also 7._(increase)chances for cultural exchange.Cooperating with people from diverse cultural backgrounds can help us view the world 8_ different
23、 angles and have a better understanding of our own culture.He also stresses that,in the long run,9._(study)abroad serves as a great opportunity for young people to make contributions to the development of our motherland.Though accompanied with many 10._(difficulty),studying abroad is worthwhile.who/
24、thatconcernedAdditionallyto lookthatincreasesfromstudyingdifficultieseconomic Writing -How to write an argumentation (正反观点议论文正反观点议论文)Step 1 篇章结构篇章结构一、文体特点一、文体特点 体裁：体裁：_ 时态：时态：_ 人称：人称：_二、二、谋篇布局谋篇布局第一部分：引出要议论的话题；第一部分：引出要议论的话题；第二部分：列举正方和反方观点及其理由；第二部分：列举正方和反方观点及其理由；第三部分：表明自己的观点。第三部分：表明自己的观点。议论文议论文一般现在时一
25、般现在时第一人称第一人称/第三人称第三人称Step 2 常用词句常用词句1、引出话题：、引出话题：1).There are different opinions among people as to _.关关于于人们有不同的观点人们有不同的观点。Some people suggest that _,while others hold the view that _.一一些人认为些人认为,然而其他人却认为然而其他人却认为2).Peoples views onvary from person to person.人人们们对对的观点因人而的观点因人而异异.Some hold thatHowever,
26、others believe that有有些人认为些人认为然而其他人却认为然而其他人却认为3)._ has become a hot topic among people especially among the young and heated debates are right on their way.已成为人的关注的热门话题，特别是在年青人已成为人的关注的热门话题，特别是在年青人当中，将引发激烈的辩论。当中，将引发激烈的辩论。2、列举正、反观点及理由：、列举正、反观点及理由：1).Today,.,which have brought a lot of harms in our dail
27、y life.First,.Second,.What makes things worse is that.现在，现在，.，它们给我们的日常生活带来了许多危害。，它们给我们的日常生活带来了许多危害。首先，首先，；其次，；其次，。更为糟糕的是。更为糟糕的是。2).Nowadays，it is common to.Many people like.because.Besides.现在，现在，很普遍，许多人喜欢很普遍，许多人喜欢，因为，因为，另外（而且）另外（而且）。3).Everything has two sides and.is not an exception，it has both adv
28、antages and disadvantages.任何事物都是有两面性，任何事物都是有两面性，也不例外。它既有也不例外。它既有有利的一面，也有不利的一面。有利的一面，也有不利的一面。3、表明自己的观点：、表明自己的观点：1)From what has been mentioned above,we can come to the conclusion that从上面提到的，我们可以得出结论从上面提到的，我们可以得出结论2)From my point of view,it would be better if.在我看来，如果在我看来，如果也许更好。也许更好。3）As far as I am c
29、oncerned,I completely agree with the former/the latter.就我而言，我完全同意前者就我而言，我完全同意前者/后者的观点。后者的观点。Step 3 实操演练 手机已经成为我们生活中的必需品，现在越来越多的中学生拥有了自己的手机。中学生使用手机有利有弊，请就中学生应不应该带手机进校园谈谈你的看法。注意:1.词数100左右；2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。_支持：支持：1.有些同学支持将手机带进校园。2.带手机到学校可以随时与家长交流生活、学习。3.在手机的帮助下，我们可以能获取国内外最新消息。4.手机可以丰富（enrich）同学们的生活。反对：
30、反对：1.其他一些同学提出了不同的看法。2.很多人沉迷于(be addicted to)手机游戏等，浪费很多时间。3.某些同学花费大量的时间网上聊天，不利于进步。4.容易成为手机控，影响视力。advantagesdisadvantagesadvantagesIt is convenient for us to keep in touch with our parents.2.We can have access to good resources.3.We can ask for help easily when we are in danger.disadvantagesIt does harm to our health,especially our eyesight.2.It is easy for us to be addicted to games.We may commit crimes after we look through improper information.A possible version:
