1、Learning aims:1.To master the key points of two letters;2.To understand the key sentence structures;3.To observe the structure of two letters A local newspaper has invited parents to share their opinions about studying abroad.Read two letters and underline each writers main points.Then mark the reas
2、ons for their opinions.STUDYING ABROAD：IS IT A GOOD OR A BAD IDEA?留学:好主意，还是坏主意?Dear Editor:Para1: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 greater
3、.过去几十年里，出国留学的人数急剧增长。虽然出国留学能带来很多好处，但我认为对年轻人来说是弊大于利。in/over/during the past/last few decades 过去几十年里 作时间状语 句子要使用现在完成时态类似的时间状语：recently；so far;up to now;until now;since then 等a dramatic increase in.在某方面的急剧增长studying abroad 出国留学 现在分词短语在句中作后置定语但第二句中的studying abroad 是动名词短语在句中作主语there be 句型现在完成时Para2:To beg
4、in with,many students who study abroad face great economic pressure.That means studying abroad is just not possible for everyone.Tuition 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
5、 can help save money.首先，许多留学生面临着巨大的经济压力，这意味着并非每个人都能出国留学。国外的学费和生活开销比国内昂贵得多，大部分家庭最终可能要花费一大笔钱。而在中国读书则更加方便，而且省钱。to begin with 首先 =to start with；first of all;firstly end up doing 以做.结束 end up with sth 以.结束（方式）cost an arm and a leg 花一大笔钱 That car cost me an arm and a leg.那辆车花了我不少的钱。who引导的定从动名词作主语学费和生活费Par
6、a3:to consider 不定式作后置定语Another important factor to consider is the tremendous pressure that comes with studying abroad.Students must learn how to live in an unfamiliar environment with limited language skills.Some may struggle and suffer from culture shock when learning how to behave in new surround
7、ings.需要考虑的另一个重要因素是留学带来的巨大压力。学生必须学会靠有限的语言技能在一个陌生的环境中生活。当学习如何在新环境中举止得体时，有些学生可能会感到吃力，并承受文化冲击的折磨。定语从句疑问词+to do作宾语遭受文化冲击Other students are not mature enough to handle the challenges by themselves and may become depressed.Some students might even encounter problems with personal safety.In addition,differe
8、nt approaches to teaching and learning may come as a shock to many students.另一些学生则还不够成熟，无法独立应付各种挑战，因而感到沮丧。有些学生甚至会遭遇人身安全问题。此外，不同的教和学的方式对很多学生来说也是一种冲击。handle the challenge 应对挑战 in addition 另外an approach(doing)sth 做某事的方法 be+adj+enough to do足够.做某事Para4:that 引导的表语从句 A final point to consider is that while
9、 studying abroad does have potential benefits,young people who study in China also have a great future to look forward to!As China has boomed,the educational environment has improved significantly,with many great universities now available.最后要考虑的一点是:尽管留学的确有许多潜在的好处，但是在国内读书的年轻人同样未来可期!随着中国的蓬勃发展，教育环境己大为
10、改观，现在有许多优秀的大学。while 虽然；尽管；studying abroad 动名词短语作主语助动词 do does did+动词原形 表示强调He did look tired.他的确看起来很累。I do study hard.我的确努力了。As 连词 “随着”with many great universities now available with 的复合结构：with+宾语+宾补（adj）They have great facilities and outstanding professors,helping to educate young people who定从 will
11、 contribute to the economy and further strengthen our country.它们拥有一流的设施和杰出的教授，助力培养为经济作贡献、进步增强我国实力的年轻人。Para5: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.综上所述，我们无法否认的事实是:留学有其弊端。因此当你想要海外求学时
12、，应当考虑上述诸多因素。to sum up总之=in summary；to conclude;in a word;all in all同位语从句helping.现在分词短语作状语为.做贡献Dear Editor,Is studying abroad a good idea or not?There are certainly disadvantages,but in my opinion,the advantages are much greater.As I always tell my son,there are no great difficulties for a person who
13、 is brave,optimistic,and willing to work hard!留学是个好主意还是坏主意呢?留学当然有其弊端，但我认为利大于 弊。我时常告诚我儿子，对勇敢、乐观、愿意拼搏的人来说，世上无难事!in ones opinion 在某人看来as“正如”引导了一个非限制性定语从句。be optimistic about 对.感到乐观be willing to do.乐意做某事Para2:The first advantage of studying abroad is personal growth.The education you gain and the experi
14、ences you have will change you for the better.For example,you will certainly become more independent because you will have to deal with all kinds of difficulties by yourself.Studying abroad also helps you to gain a global perspective and improve your general competence.留学的第一个好处就是个人成长。你获得的教育和拥有的经历将有助
15、于你提升自我。例如，由于你需要独自应对各种困难，你一定会变得更加独立。留学还有助于你获得全球视野，提升综合能力。you gain 和 you have是两个省略了关系词that/which的定语从句deal with 处理；对付 by yourself 靠自己global perspective 全球视野 general competence 综合能力使你朝更好的方向转变Para3:Another advantage is the increased chance for cultural exchange.Chinese students can be seen as cultural en
16、voy promoting friendship between nations.International students in China also bring their colourful cultures here.Cooperating with people from diverse cultural backgrounds helps us view the world from different angles and thus gives us more insight into our own culture.留学的另一个好处是获得更多文化交流的机会。中国留学生可被视为
17、增进国际友谊的文化使者。在华的外国留学生也带来他们丰富多彩的文化。与来自不同文化背景的人合作有助于我们从不同视角看待世界，进而让我们对自己的文化有更深入的了解。promoting friendship between nations.现在分词短语作后置定语Cooperating with people from diverse cultural backgrounds 动名词短语作主语 cooperate with 与.合作view 看待see.as把.看作 Para4:不定式作后置定语contribute to 为.做贡献 Finally,studying abroad provides a
18、 great opportunity to contribute to the development of our motherland.Chinas global outlook,with projects such as the Belt and Road Initiative,has helped us make connections across the world.最后，留学是为祖国的发展作出贡献的好机会。中国“一带一路”倡议等项目的全球前景帮助我们与世界建立联系。the Belt and Road Initiative “一带一路”倡议global outlook 全球前景Th
19、erefore,China needs more talented young people with a global perspective who are highly competent with languages,have leadership and organisational skills,and have strong cultural awareness.因此，中国需要更多有才能、有国际视野、语言能力极强具有领导力和组织能力、拥有强烈文化意识的年轻人。be competent with 具有某方面的能力Students who study abroad will deve
20、lop such skills and abilities,and these in turn will provide them with better career opportunities.出国留学生将培养这些技能，而这些技能反过来又将为他们提供更好的就业机会。in turn 反过来说；转而 provide sb with sth=provide sth for sb 提供某人某物 Para5:All in all,studying abroad helps to build character and increase peoples understanding of cultura
21、l diversity while strengthening China and building a shared future for all.I think this life-changing experience is certainly worthwhile and I hope my child will study abroad in the future.总之，出国留学有助于塑造人格，增加人们对文化多样性的了解，同时增强中国的实力，为大家打造一个共同的未来。我觉得这种改变人生的经历当然是值得的，我希望孩子将来能出国留学。worthwhile 值得的做某事是值得的：It is worthwhile to do sth It is worthwhile doing sth
