1、Unit 2 Bridging CulturesSTUDYING ABROAD:IS IT A GOOD OR A BAD IDEA?To read and understand the two argumentative letters.To learn the structure of an argumentative letter.To be able to express your opinions about studying abroad.A local newspaper has invited parents to share their opinions about stud
2、ying abroad.Argumentative lettersGenre(体裁体裁):PersonsOpinionsReasonsWang LiDisadvantages are greater.pressure and the pressure of Studying in China can also make young people.Zhang YiAdvantages are greater.and the increased chance for a great opportunity to Read the text again and fill in the blanks.
3、economicstudying abroadhave a great futurecultural exchangecontribute to the development of our motherlandpersonal growthWhile-readingArgumentative lettersConclusion(Para.5)Topic and Statement(Para.1)Body(Para.2-4)supporting ideasThe structure of the two lettersRead these two letters and underline e
4、ach writers main points.Then mark the reasons for their opinions.Salutation(称呼称呼)Main bodyComplimentary closeSignatureWhat are the typical symbols of a letter?Letter from Wang Li（mother of twin girls）Main pointAlthough studying abroad can bring great benefits,I think the disadvantages for young peop
5、le are greater.Reasons Great economic pressure.The tremendous pressure that comes with studying abroad.While studying abroad does have potential benefits,young people who study in China also have a great future to look forward to!adj.=great=enormous中心论点：必须清晰明了，不能拖泥带水。中心论点：必须清晰明了，不能拖泥带水。Letter from Z
6、hang Yi(father of one boy)Main pointReasonsThere are certainly 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.Read again and find the details
7、 to support the writers opinion.opinions about studying abroad Main point:the advantages are much greater(1)great economic pressuretuition fees&living expenses(2)pressure coming with studyingculture shock¬ mature&personal safety&different approaches to learning(3)great future in Chinathe boom of
8、China in different aspects(1)personal growthexperience&global perspective&general competence(2)chance for cultural exchangecultural envoys&bring their colourful cultures&view the world from different angles(3)talent needs in Chinabetter career opportunitiesMain point:the disadvantages for young peop
9、le are greaterHow to write an argumentative letter?Opinionreason 1reason 2reason 311A question/factconnectors 衔接衔接词词1.What are some other advantages or disadvantage of studying abroad that were not mentioned in the letters?One disadvantage of studying abroad is that not all students are suited to it
10、.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 to meet new lifelong friends from different cultural backgrounds.2.Which parent would you probably side with?Why?I would probabl
11、y 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 enough to overcome these.Meanwhile,the rewards for studying abroad are much greater than any of the disadvantages.支持支持Discussion
12、When you write an argumentative piece,use connecting phrases to lead readers through your process of reasoning.Good logical connectors will help the readers understand your point of view.Underline the connectors in the letters.n.衔接词衔接词 Read the letters again and then use the connectors in the box to
13、 rewrite the sentences below.as a result besides for instance that is to say 1.Students who want to study abroad must consider their parents budget.They should think about whether they can afford the costs of studying overseas.Students who want to study abroad must consider their parents budget.That
14、 is to say，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.Studying abroad can put great pressure on young people.For instance，they may feel lonely and miss their fami
15、lies.n.预算预算给给很大的压力很大的压力=study abroad出国留学出国留学as a result besides for instance that is to say 3.Studying abroad will give students a good education.It also helps them to gain a global perspective.Studying abroad will give students good education.Besides，it also helps them to gain a global perspective.
16、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.Global development strategies help to make connections between China and the rest of the world.As a result,young people with lan
17、guage skills and strong cultural awareness are needed.长难句分析1.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!句式分析A final point to consider is that while studying abroad does have potentia
18、l benefits,young people who study in China also have a great future to look forward to!主句 表语从句的谓语 让步状语从句 定语从句 最后要考虑的一点是，虽然出国留学确实有潜在的好处，但在国内学习的年轻人同样未来可期!2.as引导时间状语从句As China has boomed,the educational environment has improved significantly,with many great universities now available.(教材原句)随着中国的蓬勃发展，教育
19、环境已大为改观，现在优质大学比比皆是。【归纳拓展归纳拓展】as是连词，意为“当的时候；一边一边；随着”，引导时间状语从句。with是介词，意为“随着”，后接名词或代词等构成with短语或with复合结构【背佳句背佳句】(2021全国乙卷)As she was leaving she was eager to say goodbye to each of us in the nursing team.当她要离开时，她急切地想和我们护理队的每一个人说再见。5 Write a letter to the editor expressing your own opinions about whethe
20、r it is necessary to study abroad.Why or why not?n.编辑编辑牢记写作素材牢记写作素材(一)增色词汇1.consider v.考虑2.intend v.打算;想要3.prepare v.准备4.try one s best尽某人最大的努力5.you are supposed to你应当6.inform sb of sth通知某人某事牢记写作素材牢记写作素材(二)精彩句型1.To keep healthy,there are at least three things we can do every day.要保持身体健康，我们每天至少可做三件事。
21、2.In the course of my schooling,I will never forget the great difficulty I encountered in learning English.在我求学的过程中，我忘不了学习英语时所遇到的巨大困难。3.It would be better if we talked face to face.要是我们面对面的交谈，那会更好些。4.In other words,I will try my best to gain my goal.换言之，我会尽最大的努力达到我的目标。普通表达普通表达高分表达高分表达Firstly,Secondl
22、y,Finally,To begin with,Another important factor to consider is A final point to consider is that The first advantage of is Another advantage is Finally,针对训练假定你是李华，你的美国笔友Jackson最近在考虑是否要出国留学，他来信征求你的意见。请你就此用英语给他写一封电子邮件，阐述你的观点，并给出理由(不少于三个)。注意:1.词数80左右;2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯;3.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。Dear Jackson,I
23、m more than delighted to share my opinion,which I hope will be of some help to you.Frankly,I hold the view that it makes good sense to study abroad.The reasons are as follows.To begin with,exposure to a foreign language setting while we are studying abroad makes learning process interesting and effe
24、ctive.Moreover,bathed in a different culture of a foreign country,we can gain great insights into the world.Finally,studying abroad takes us out of our comfort zone and changes us for the better,which is the most important from my view.All things considered,I hope you can choose to study abroad and start a new life.Yours,Li HuaThank you!
