1、2023-3-2312023-3-232To understand the two letters.To learn some words and expressions.To show your opinions about studying abroad.To learn the structure of an argumentative letter.To read two letters about studying abroad to find the main points and supporting reasons;To write a letter to express yo
2、ur opinions on studying abroad.2023-3-233Pay attention to the title and try to guess what the passage talks about.These years some students are choosing to study abroad.Do you think it is necessary to study abroad?Why or why not?Pre-Reading:Thinking 2023-3-234 Wang Li(mother of twin girls):The disad
3、vantages of studying abroad are greater.Give reasons and evidence to support her opinion.Zhang Yi(father of one boy):The advantages of studying abroad are much greater.Give reasons and evidence to support his opinion.Fast Reading:Main points about two letters by Wang Li and Zhang Yi2023-3-235 【语篇理解】
4、.Read the passage quickly and get the general idea of the passage.1Whats the main idea of the passage on P20?_2Read Wang Lis letter and match the main idea of each paragraph.Para.1 ASuffering from culture shock.Para.2 BThinking carefully about studying abroad.Para.3 CMore disadvantages than advantag
5、es.Para.4 DGreat economic pressure.Para.5 EBenefits of studying at home.The advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad.The advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad.Fast Reading:2023-3-2363Read Zhang Yis letter and match the main idea of each paragraph.Para.1 ATo develop our country.Para.
6、2 BMore cultural exchange.Para.3 CStudying abroad is worthwhile.Para.4 DStudying abroad has greater advantages.Para.5 EStudying abroad is personal growth.Fast Reading:2023-3-237Answer the questions.1.What is Wang Lis attitude to studying abroad in the first letter?A.Supportive B.Doubtful C.Disapprov
7、al D.Objective2.In Wang Lis opinion,the advantage of studying abroad is _.A.bearing great economic pressure B.facing unfamiliar environment C.having great potential benefits D.experiencing the culture shockDetailed Reading:2023-3-2383.Zhang Yi thinks that students studying abroad can _.A.become more
8、 dependent B.get less chance for cultural exchange C.lose a global perspective D.develop organizational skill 4.What can we learn from the two letters?A.Students studying abroad dont need to learn how to live in a new environment.B.Studying abroad helps to increase peoples understanding of cultural
9、diversity.C.Students studying abroad cant encounter problems with personal safety.D.Studying abroad helps students to speak excellent English in a few years.Detailed Reading:2023-3-239Reasons for her opinionsGreat economic pressure.The tremendous pressure that comes with studying abroad.Studying abr
10、oad does have potential benefits,young people who study in China also have a great future to look forward to!adj.巨大的巨大的,极大的极大的A local newspaper has invited parents to share their opinions about studying abroad.Listen and read two letters,underline each writers main points.Then mark the reasons for t
11、heir opinions.Wang Li(mother of twin girls)Main pointAlthough studying abroad can bring great benefits,I think the disadvantages for young people are greater.Detailed Reading:1st letter 2023-3-2310Zhang Yi(father of one boy)Main pointReasons for his opinionsThere are certainly disadvantages,but in m
12、y 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.Detailed Reading:2nd letter 2023-3-2311Economic pressureRead the first letter and find some details to support the w
13、riters opinion.Tuition fees Living expensesn.费用费用;花销花销Detailed Reading:para 22023-3-2312The tremendous pressure that comes with studying abroadAn unfamiliar environmentLimited language skillsCulture shockNot mature enough to handle the challenges by themselvesPersonal safetyDifferent approaches to t
14、eaching and learningadj.成熟的成熟的Detailed Reading:Para 3 2023-3-2313Young people who study in China also have a great future to look forward toAs China has boomed,the educational environment has improved significantly,with many great universities now available.vi.&n.迅速发展迅速发展;繁荣繁荣Detailed Reading:para 4
15、 2023-3-2314Read the second letter and find some details to support the writers opinion.Personal growthBecome more independentGain a global perspective and improve your general competence n.角度角度;观点观点n.能力能力;本领本领Detailed Reading:para 2 2023-3-2315Cultural exchangePromote friendship between nationsView
16、 the world from different angles and gives us more insight into our own culturen.角角;立场立场Detailed Reading:para 3 2023-3-2316Provide a great opportunity to contribute to the development of our motherlandChina needs talented young people with a global perspectiveCompetent with skills and abilitiesBette
17、r career opportunitiesadj.有能力的有能力的;称职的称职的Detailed Reading:para 4 2023-3-2317ParagraphArgument chainLetter 1(body part)Letter 2(body part)1Introducing the topicFact:dramatic increase in the number of people studying abroadQuestion:Is studying abroad a good idea or not?Main pointThe disadvantages are
18、greater.The advantages are much greater.2Reason 1great economic pressurepersonal growth3Reason 2tremendous pressure:unfamiliar environment,limited language skills,not mature,safety problems,different approaches to teaching and learningchance for cultural exchange4Reason 3great future for young peopl
19、egreat opportunity to contribute to the development of our motherland5Conclusionstudying in China should consider the disadvantagesThis life-changing experience is worthwhile.Detailed Reading:1st and 2nd letter 2023-3-2318Read the letters from the two parents again and then use the connectors in the
20、 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 should think about whether they can afford the costs of studying overseas.2 Studying abroad can put great pressure on young people.They may f
21、eel 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 afford the costs of studying overseas.Studying abroad can put great pressure on young people.For instance,they may feel lonely and miss thei
22、r families.n.预算预算 Post Reading:2023-3-2319as 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.4 Global development strategies help to make connections between China and the rest of the world.Young people
23、 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 strategies help to make connections between China and the rest of the world.As a result,young people with lang
24、uage skills and strong cultural awareness are needed.Post Reading:2023-3-2320Discuss the following questions with your partner.1.What are some other advantages or disadvantage of studying abroad that were not mentioned in the letters?2.Which parent would you probably side with?Why?支持支持One disadvanta
25、ge of studying abroad is that 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.One advantage of studying abroad is the chance to meet new lifelong friends from different cultural backgrounds.I wou
26、ld probably side with Zhang Yi because I think Wang Lis perspective is too narrow.Discussion2023-3-2321 Start with a question or a fact.State an opinion.Give reasons and evidence to support an opinion State a conclusion.By Analyzing the argumentative letters,the structure of the passage can be arran
27、ged as follows:Mark the parts of the argument in the letters.2023-3-2322Underline 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(speaking)Summary:in short,to sum up,all in allin c
28、onclusion/summary,generally speaking Restating:in other words,that is to say,that means Post Reading:2023-3-2323Connectors 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,
29、for instance,such asUnderline the connectors in the letters.Then study the words below.Post Reading:2023-3-2324Work in groups and talk about the question:What would be the most difficult challenge and the most interesting thing if you study abroad?Post Reading:2023-3-2325Whats your opinions about st
30、udying abroad?最近你看到某报纸在征集主题为最近你看到某报纸在征集主题为“出国学习的利与弊出国学习的利与弊”的征文，的征文，请根据以下要点写一篇英文征文。请根据以下要点写一篇英文征文。利利1 良好的语言环境，更有利于语言学习；良好的语言环境，更有利于语言学习；2 拓宽视野，学习国外先进的科学技术；拓宽视野，学习国外先进的科学技术；3 把中国文化传播出去。把中国文化传播出去。弊弊 你的观点你的观点1 费用较高，家庭负担重；费用较高，家庭负担重；2 情感孤独，思乡。情感孤独，思乡。1 出国学习使学生更独立，学会与人合作；出国学习使学生更独立，学会与人合作；2 交不同国家的朋友。交不同国
31、家的朋友。2023-3-2326Question or fact/main idea Reason 1/Evidence Reason 2/Evidence Reason3/Evidence Conclusion Use some connectors to make your letter logical.Advantages of studying abroadDisadvantages of studying abroadyour own opinions about studying abroad.2023-3-2327When you write an argumentative p
32、iece,use connecting phrases to lead readers through your process of reasoning.Good logical connectors will help your audience understand your point of view,whether they agree with you or not!adj.合乎逻辑合乎逻辑的的;合情合理的合情合理的2023-3-2328【常用连接词汇常用连接词汇】递进及并列：递进及并列：besides,in addition,whats more比较：比较：just like,j
33、ust as,in the same way,on the other hand,on the contrary,while.顺序：顺序：first of all,second(ly),third(ly),then.因果：因果：therefore,as a result,for this reason.目的：目的：so that,for this purpose,in order to.总结：总结：in a word,in short,all in all,in all.个人看法：个人看法：in ones opinion,in ones eyes,personally,as far as I know2023-3-2329Write a letter to the editor expressing your own opinions about studying abroad.2023-3-2330Thanks for your attention!
