1、Unit 2 Using LanguageYESNOgood education resourcesdevelop international viewimprove independenceculture shockthe cost of studying abroadyour own securityWhat is the text type of these two passages?Argumentative letterPre-readingSkim the passage and answer:1.Where are the two passages from?2.Who are
2、the writers?3.What topic are they talking about?4.What is the main point of each letter?5.What are the reasons for their opinions?Pre-readingSkim the passage and answer:4.What is the main point of each letter?5.What are the reasons for their opinions?Another important factor.tremendous pressure.添加标题
3、请在此添加您的文字内容请在此添加您的文添加标题请在此添加您的文字内容，请在此添加您的文字内容。请在此添加您的文字内容Letter from Wang LiMain pointReason 1Reason 2Reason 3ConclusionThe disadvantages are greater.To begin with.great economic pressure.Another important factor.tremendous pressure.A final point.great future for young people studying in China.To s
4、um up,.studying abroad has its disadvantages.Another important factor.tremendous pressure.添加标题请在此添加您的文字内容请在此添加您的文添加标题请在此添加您的文字内容，请在此添加您的文字内容。请在此添加您的文字内容Letter from Zhang YiMain pointReason 1Reason 2Reason 3ConclusionThe advantages are greater.The first advantage.personal growth.Another advantage.cha
5、nce forcultural exchange.Finally,studying abroad provides.development of our motherland.All in all,.studying abroad is worthwhile.添加标题请在此添加您的文字内容请在此添加您的文添加标题请在此添加您的文字内容，请在此添加您的文字内容。请在此添加您的文字内容1.Students who want to study abroad must consider their parents budget.They should think about whether they
6、can afford the costs of studying overseas.Students who want to study abroad must consider their parentsbudget.That is to say,they should think about whether they can afford the costs of studying overseas.课文原句：That means studying abroad is just not possible for everyone.Read the letters again and the
7、n use the connectors in the box ro rewrite the sentences below.添加标题请在此添加您的文字内容请在此添加您的文添加标题请在此添加您的文字内容，请在此添加您的文字内容。请在此添加您的文字内容2.Studying abroad can put great pressure on young people.They may feel lonely and miss their families.Studying abroad can put great pressure on young people.For instance,they
8、may feel lonely and miss their families.课文原句：For example,you will certainly become more independent because you will have to deal with all kinds of difficulties by yourself.Read the letters again and then use the connectors in the box ro rewrite the sentences below.添加标题请在此添加您的文字内容请在此添加您的文添加标题请在此添加您的
9、文字内容，请在此添加您的文字内容。请在此添加您的文字内容3.Studying abroad will give students a good education.It also helps them to gain a global perspective.Studying abroad will give students a good education.Besides,it also helps them to gain a global perspective.课文原句：In addition,different approaches to teaching and learning
10、 may come as a shock to many students.Read the letters again and then use the connectors in the box ro rewrite the sentences below.添加标题请在此添加您的文字内容请在此添加您的文添加标题请在此添加您的文字内容，请在此添加您的文字内容。请在此添加您的文字内容4.Global development strategies help to make connections between China and the rest of the world.Young peop
11、le with language skills and strong cultural awareness are needed.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 awareness are needed.课文原句：Therefore,China needs more talented young people
12、 with a global perspective who are highly competent with languages,have leadership and organisational skills,ang have strong cultural awareness.Read the letters again and then use the connectors in the box ro rewrite the sentences below.What are some other advantages or disadvantages of studying abr
13、oad that were not mentioned in the letters.Disadvantage: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.Advantage:The opportunity to meet new lifelong friends from different cultural backgrounds.
14、DiscussionHow to write an argumentative letter?Opinionreason 1reason 2reason 3A question/factconnectors 衔接衔接词词Mark the parts of the argument in the letters.Start with a fact or questionState your opinionState a conclusionGive supporting reasons and evidence Underline the connectors in the letters.Th
15、en 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(speaking)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 examples:for example,for instance,such asThank you
