1、Unit 2 Bridging CulturesReading fof WritingIearning objectsBy the end of this period,you will be able to1.Know some basic information about Zhan Tianyou,from his life experience to his contributions;2.Learn some useful expressions in describing a person;3.Think critically about the real meaning of b
2、ridging cultures from Zhan Tianyous story.VideoLead in1.Where are the two passages from?2.Who are the writers?3.What topic are they talking about?Basic informationA local newspaper.Wang Li:mother of twin girls;Zhang Yi:father of one boy.Studying abroad:Is it a good or a bad idea?choose the answer1.W
3、hat is Wang Lis attitude to studying abroad in the first letter?A.Supportive B.Doubtful C.Disapproval D.Objective2.In Wang Lis opinion,whats the advantage of studying abroad?A.Bearing great economic pressure.B.Facing unfamiliar environment.C.Having great potential benefits.D.Experiencing the culture
4、 shock.3.Zhang Yi thinks that students studying abroad can _A.become less dependentB.get less chance for cultural exchangeC.lose a global perspectiveD.develop organizational skill4.What can we learn from the two letters?A.Students studying abroad dont need to learn how to live in a new environment.B
5、.Studying abroad helps to increase peoples understanding of cultural diversity.C.Students studying abroad cant encounter problems with personal safety.D.Studying abroad can not help students to speak excellent English in a few years.Read for details1.Zhan Tianyou played a significant part in Chinas
6、railroad development.2.Parents were delighted and proud to see their children being chosen to study abroad.3.While travelling by train across the USA to his school,Zhan showed great interest in railroads and trains.4.Zhan Tianyou participated in all sorts of sports and games in order to graduate fir
7、st in the whole shool.5.Mrs.Northrops encouragement greatly strengthened Zhans determination to study civil engineering in college.6.Zhan Tianyou met with enormous challenges concerned with geography while building the Beijing-Zhangjiakou Railway.Decide whether the following statements are True or F
8、alse.TFTFTTCareful reading.Read the passage quickly and get the general idea of the passage.1.What s the main idea of the passage on P20?A.The advantages of studying abroad.B.The disadvantages of studying abroad.C.The advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad.D.The disadvantages of studying ab
9、road outweigh the advantages.语 篇 理 解Careful reading2.Read Wang Li s letter and match the main idea of each paragraph.Para.1A.Suffering from culture shock.Para.2 B.Thinking carefully about studying abroad.Para.3 C.More disadvantages than advantages.Para.4 D.Great economic pressure.Para.5 E.Benefits o
10、f studying at home.Careful reading3.Read Zhang Yi s letter and match the main idea of each paragraph.Para.1 A.To develop our country.Para.2 B.More cultural exchange.Para.3 C.Studying abroad is worthwhile.Para.4 D.Studying abroad has greater advantages.Para.5 E.Studying abroad is personal growth.Care
11、ful readingSTUDYING ABROAD:IS IT A GOOD OR A BAD IDEA?_,(尊敬的编辑)_(过去的几十年里,留学人数急剧增长).Although studying abroad can bring great benefits,I think _(对于年轻人来说弊大于利)._(首先,许多留学生面临着巨大的经济压力).That means studying abroad is just not possible for everyone.Tuition fees and living expenses are much more expensive than
12、 at home and could end up costing most families an arm and a leg.Studyingin China is much more convenient and can help save money._(需要考虑的另一个重要因素是留学带来的巨大压力).Students must learn how to live in an unfamiliar environment with limited language skills.Some may struggle and suffer from culture shock when l
13、earning how to behave in new surroundings.Other students are not mature enough to handle the Read and think(text type&organization)there has been a dramatic increase in the number of people studying abroadDear EditorSalutation(称呼)the disadvantages for young people are greaterTo begin with,many stude
14、nts who study abroad face Another important factor to consider is that comes with studying abroadA factAn opinionReason 1Supporting details:explanationsReason 2Supporting details:explanations In the past few decades,the tremendous pressure great economic pressureAnalyzechallenges by themselves and m
15、ay become depressed.Some students might even encounter problems with personal safety.In addition,different approaches to teaching and learning may come as a shock to many students._(最后要考虑的一点是:尽管留学有诸多潜在的益处,但是在中国读书的年轻人同样未来可期)!As China is booming,the educational environment has improved significantly,w
16、ith many great universities now available.They have great facilities and outstanding professors,helping to educate young people who will contribute to the economy and further strengthen our country.To sum up,_(我们无法否认的事实是,留学有其弊端,因此都想要海外求学时,应当考虑上述诸多因素)._(谨致问候),_王丽(一对双胞胎的母亲)A final point to consider is
17、 that while studying abroad does have potential benefits,young people who study in China also one cannot deny the fact that ,so when you think about studying abroad,you should Reason 3Supporting details:explanationsConclusionComplimentary close(信尾客套语)Signature(署名)Kind regardsWang Li(mother of twin g
18、irls)have a great future to look forward tostudying abroad has itsdisadvantagesconsiderthese many factorsRead and think(text type&organization)Analyze _(尊敬的编辑)_(留学是个好主意还是坏主意呢)?There are certainly disadvantages,but in my opinion,_(利大于弊).As I always tell my son,there are no great difficulties for aper
19、son who is brave,optimistic,and willing to work hard!_(留学的第一个好处是个人成长).The education you gain and the experiences 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 als
20、o helps you to gain a global perspective and improve your general competence._(留学的另一个好处就是获得更多文化交流的机会).Chinese students can be seen as cultural envoys promoting friendship between nations.International students in China also bring their colourful cultures here.Cooperating with people from diverse cul
21、tural backgrounds helps us view the world from different angles and thus gives us more insight into our own culture.Is studying abroad a good idea or not?The first advantage of studying abroad is Another advantage is Salutation(称呼)A Question the advantages are much greaterAn opinionReason 1Supportin
22、g details:examplesReason 2Supporting details:explanationsDear Editor,personal growththe increased chance for cultural exchange Read and think(text type&organization)Analyze _(最后,留学提供了为祖国发展做出贡献，促进祖国发展的好机会).Chinas global outlook,with projects such as the Belt and Road Initiative,has helped us make con
23、nections across the world.Therefore,China needs more talented young people with a global perspective who are highly competent with languages,have leadership and skills,and have strong cultural awareness.Students who study abroad will develop such skills and abilities,and these in turn will provide t
24、hem with better career opportunities._(总而言之,留学有助于塑造品格,增进人们对文化多样性的理解,同时增强中国实力,打造人类命运共同体).I think this lifechanging experienceis certainly worthwhile,and I hope my child will study abroad in the future._(此致敬礼)_张毅(一个男孩的父亲)Finally,studying abroad provides a great opportunity to All in all,studying abroa
25、d helps to build character and while strengthening China and building a shared future for allReason 3Supporting details:examples and explanationsConclusionComplimentary close(信尾客套语)Signature(署名)Sincerely yours,Zhang Yi(father of one boy)contribute to the development of our motherlandincrease peoples
26、understanding of cultural diversityRead and think(text type&organization)What is the text type?AnalyzeLetterBodyStart with a fact/a questionSalutationArgumentationArgumentative lettersState an opinionReasons&evidenceState a conclusionComplimentary close;signatureHow to write an argumentationHow to w
27、rite an argumentation-正反观点议论文正反观点议论文Writing 篇章结构一、文体特点 体裁：议论文体裁：议论文 时态：一般现在时时态：一般现在时 人称：第一人称人称：第一人称/第三人称第三人称1）There are different opinions among people as to _.Some people suggest that _.整体表达不同观点：关于人们有不同的观点。一些人认为 2）Peoples views onvary from person to person.Some hold thatHowever,others believe that（
28、人们对的观点因人而异，有些人认为然而其他人却认为）3）_ has become a hot topic among people especially among the young and heated debates are right on their way.已成为人的关注的热门话题，特别是在年青人当中，将引发激烈的辩论。1)现在，它们给我们的日常生活带来了许多危害。首先，；其次，。更为糟糕的是。Today,_,which have brought a lot of harms in our daily life.First,_ Second,_.What makes things w
29、orse is that_.2)现在，很普遍，许多人喜欢，因为，另外（而且）。Nowadays，it is common to _.Many people like _ because _.Besides，_.3)任何事物都是有两面性，也不例外。它既有有利的一面，也有不利的一面。Everything has two sides and _ is not an exception，it has both advantages and disadvantages.1)From what has been mentioned above,we can come to the conclusion t
30、hat（从上面提到的，我们可以得出结论）2)From my point of view,it would be better if.在我看来，如果也许更好。3）As far as I am concerned,I completely agree with the former/the latter.就我而言，我完全同意前者/后者的观点。正反观点议论文万能模板:Recently our class had a heated discussion about whether_.Opinions are divided on this issue.The students who are in f
31、avor of the idea hold the view that _ should _.The reason why they are for it are as follows.To start with_.Besides_.Whats more,_.On the contrary,the other students who are against it think _ should not _.For one thing_.For another _.Whats worse,_.In my opinion,we should _,for _.范文赏析environment in C
32、hina,students can also receive education of high quality in our motherland.)Introducing a social phenomenonDescribing different opinions about the phenomenonStating your opinion 手机已经成为我们生活中的必需品，现在越来越手机已经成为我们生活中的必需品，现在越来越多的中学生拥有了自己的手机。中学生使用手机有利多的中学生拥有了自己的手机。中学生使用手机有利有弊，请就中学生应不应该带手机进校园谈谈你的看有弊，请就中学生应不应
33、该带手机进校园谈谈你的看法。法。优点：给我们提供了很多方便，同学们可以更好地了优点：给我们提供了很多方便，同学们可以更好地了解世界，方便与父母、朋友的联系，学习上有不懂的解世界，方便与父母、朋友的联系，学习上有不懂的也可以百度。也可以百度。缺点：容易成为手机控，影响视力。有部分同学沉迷缺点：容易成为手机控，影响视力。有部分同学沉迷于网络游戏，严重影响睡眠和学习。于网络游戏，严重影响睡眠和学习。注意注意:1.词数词数100左右；左右；2.可适当增加细节可适当增加细节,以使行文连以使行文连贯。贯。实操演练A possible version:a r e becoming more and m o
34、r e p o p u l a r a m o n g m i d d l e school students.But p e o p l e h a v e different opinions a b o u t w h e t h e r m o b i l e p h o n e s should be allowed at school or not.Everything has two sides and mobile phone is not an exception，it has both advantages and disadvantages.Some students h
35、old the opinion that they should take their mobile phones to school,which bring them conveniences.First,they can learn about the world and the latest information in time.Second,its convenient for them to communicate with their parents a n d f r i e n d s.Moreover,they can surf the Internet at any ti
36、me in any where to get the message they want to know.However,others are against using phones at school,as they think students get addicted to phones easily,especially playing on-line games.Spending too much time on phones has bad effect on their study,whilch may also influences their sleep and does harm to their eyesight.As far as I am concerned,middle school students have a weak self-control,mobile phone does more harm than good,so i t s h o u l d n t b e allowed at school.Thank you
