1、U N I T U N I T 2In recent years,more and more parents have sent their children abroad to study.Is studying abroad a good idea or not?Why?A local newspaper has invited parents to share their opinions about studying abroad.Now,lets read the letters to get more information.Read these two letters and u
2、nderline each writers main points.Then mark the reasons for their opinions.P20 1main point main point 123123reasonsreasonsRead the letters again and then use the connectors in the box to rewrite the sentences below.P21 2as a result besides for instance that is to say1.Students who want to study abro
3、ad 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 lonely and miss their families.3.Studying abroad will give students a good education.It also helps them to gain
4、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 awareness are needed.Students who want to study abroad must consider their parents budget.That is to say,they should think about
5、 whether they can 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.Studying abroad will give students a good education.Besides,it also helps them to gain a global perspective.Global development stra
6、tegies 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.Discuss the following questions with your partner.P21 31.What are some other advantages or disadvantages of studying abroad that were not men
7、tioned in the letters?2.Which parent would you probably side with?Why?1.What are some other advantages or disadvantages of studying 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 lan
8、guage ability or may not get the most from an unfamiliar teaching approach.One advantage of studying abroad is the opportunity to 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
9、 perspective is too narrow.Yes,there are possible disadvantages with studying abroad,but Chinese students are smart and strong enough to overcome these.Meanwhile,the rewards for studying abroad are much greater than any of the disadvantages.STUDYING ABROADIs it a good or a bad idea?Group A-prosGroup
10、 B-consI think studying abroad is a good idea,because I think studying abroad is a bad idea,because Youll probably make new friends.Youll probably learn a new language.Youll probably become independent.Youll probably gain a global perspective and improve your general competence.Pros:Youll probably g
11、et a little homesick.Youll probably spend more money.Youll probably experience culture shock.Youll probably encounter problems with personal safety.Cons:Some ideas for reference:Analyse the argumentative letters.1.Mark the parts of the argument in the letters.A.Start with a question or a fact.B.Stat
12、e an opinion.C.Give reasons and evidence to support an opinion.D.State a conclusion.ABCDP21 42.Underline the connectors in the letters.When you write an argumentative piece,use connecting phrases to lead readers through your process of reasoning.Good logical connectors will help your audience unders
13、tand your point of view,whether they agree with you or not!Connectors expressing reasons or evidenceListing:to begin with what is morebesides moreoverin additionCause&effectbecauseassothus thereforeas a resultGiving examples:for examplefor instancesuch asConnectors expressing opinionPoint of view:in
14、 my opinionas far as I knowas far as I am concerned personally(speaking)Summary:in short to sum upall in allin conclusion/summarygenerally speakingRestating:in other wordsthat is to saythat meansStudy the words below.Write a letter to the editor expressing your own opinions about studying abroad.Ste
15、p1:Start with a question or a fact.Step2:State an opinion.Step3:Give reasons and evidence to support an opinion.Step4:State a conclusion.How to write an argumentative letter:Step1:Start with a question or a fact.Step2:State an opinion.Step3:Give reasons and evidence to support an opinion.Step4:State a conclusion.1.What advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad are mentioned in the letters?2.What are your opinions about studying abroad?3.Can you write an argumentative letter to express your opinions?1.Finish the composition
