人教版新教材选择性必修二 Unit 2 Bridging Cultures Using Language2 课件（30张PPT）
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UNIT 2
BRIDGING CULTURES
Express your opinions on studying abroad
STUDYING ABROAD:
IS IT A GOOD OR A BAD IDEA
To 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 your opinions on studying abroad.
Pay 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
Wang Li (mother of twin girls):
The disadvantages 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 Yi
【语篇理解】
Ⅰ. Read the passage quickly and get the general idea of the passage.
1．What’s the main idea of the passage on P20
_________________________________________________________
2．Read Wang Li’s letter and match the main idea of each paragraph.
Para. 1 A．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 of studying at home.
The advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad.
Fast Reading:
3．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.
Fast Reading:
Answer the questions.
1. What is Wang Li’s attitude to studying abroad in the first letter
A. Supportive B. Doubtful
C. Disapproval D. Objective
2. In Wang Li’s 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 shock
Detailed Reading:
3. Zhang Yi thinks that students studying abroad can _______.
A. become more 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 don’t need to learn how to live in a new environment.
B. Studying abroad helps to increase people’s understanding of cultural 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:
Reasons for her opinions
Great economic pressure.
The tremendous pressure that comes with studying abroad.
Studying abroad does have potential benefits, young people who study in China also have a great future to look forward to!
adj.巨大的,极大的
A local newspaper has invited parents to share their opinions about studying abroad. Listen and read two letters, underline each writer’s main points. Then mark the reasons for their opinions.
Wang Li (mother of twin girls)
Main point
Although studying abroad can bring great benefits, I think the disadvantages for young people are greater.
Detailed Reading: 1st letter
Zhang Yi (father of one boy)
Main point
Reasons for his opinions
There 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.
Detailed Reading: 2nd letter
Economic pressure
Read the first letter and find some details to support the writer’s opinion.
Tuition fees
Living expenses
n.费用;花销
Detailed Reading: para 2
The tremendous pressure that comes with studying abroad
An unfamiliar environment
Limited language skills
Culture shock
Not mature enough to handle the challenges by themselves
Personal safety
Different approaches to teaching and learning
adj.成熟的
Detailed Reading: Para 3
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.
vi.&n.迅速发展;繁荣
Detailed Reading: para 4
Read the second letter and find some details to support the writer’s opinion.
Personal growth
Become more independent
Gain a global perspective and improve your general competence
n.角度;观点
n.能力;本领
Detailed Reading: para 2
Cultural exchange
Promote friendship between nations
View the world from different angles and gives us more insight into our own culture
n.角;立场
Detailed Reading: para 3
Provide a great opportunity to contribute to the development of our motherland
China needs talented young people with a global perspective
Competent with skills and abilities
Better career opportunities
adj.有能力的;称职的
Detailed Reading: para 4
Paragraph Argument chain Letter 1 (body part) Letter 2 (body part)
1 Introducing the topic Fact: dramatic increase in the number of people studying abroad Question: Is studying abroad a good idea or not
Main point The disadvantages are greater. The advantages are much greater.
2 Reason 1 great economic pressure personal growth
3 Reason 2 tremendous pressure: unfamiliar environment, limited language skills, not mature, safety problems, different approaches to teaching and learning chance for cultural exchange
4 Reason 3 great future for young people great opportunity to contribute to the development of our motherland
5 Conclusion studying in China should consider the disadvantages This life-changing experience is worthwhile.
Detailed Reading: 1st and 2nd letter
Read the letters from the two parents again and then use the connectors in the box to 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.
2 Studying abroad can put great pressure on young people. They may feel 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 their families.
n.预算
Post Reading:
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.
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.
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 language skills and strong cultural awareness are needed.
Post Reading:
Discuss 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
One disadvantage 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 would probably side with Zhang Yi because I think Wang Li’s perspective is too narrow.
Discussion
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 arranged as follows:
Writing skills
Mark the parts of the argument in the letters.
Underline 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 all
in conclusion/summary, generally speaking
Restating:
in other words, that is to say, that means
Post Reading:
Connectors 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 as
Underline the connectors in the letters. Then study the words below.
Post Reading:
Work 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:
What’s your opinions about studying abroad
最近你看到某报纸在征集主题为“出国学习的利与弊”的征文，请根据以下要点写一篇英文征文。
利 1 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；
3 把中国文化传播出去。
弊 你的观点 1 费用较高，家庭负担重；
2 情感孤独，思乡。
1 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。
Question or fact/ main idea
Reason 1 / Evidence
Reason 2/ Evidence
Reason3/ Evidence
Conclusion
Use some connectors to make your letter logical.
Advantages of studying abroad Disadvantages of studying abroad
your own opinions about studying abroad.
Use connectors
When you write an argumentative piece, 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.合乎逻辑的;合情合理的
【常用连接词汇】
递进及并列：besides, in addition, what’s more
比较：just like, just as, in the same way, on the other hand, on the contrary, while ...
顺序：first of all, second(ly), third(ly), then ...
因果：therefore, as a result, for this reason ...
目的：so that, for this purpose, in order to...
总结：in a word, in short, all in all, in all ...
个人看法：in one’s opinion, in one’s eyes, personally, as far as I know…
Write a letter to the editor expressing your own opinions about studying abroad.
Thanks for your attention !
UNIT 2
BRIDGING CULTURES
Express your opinions on studying abroad
STUDYING ABROAD:
IS IT A GOOD OR A BAD IDEA
To 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 your opinions on studying abroad.
Pay 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
Wang Li (mother of twin girls):
The disadvantages 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 Yi
【语篇理解】
Ⅰ. Read the passage quickly and get the general idea of the passage.
1．What’s the main idea of the passage on P20
_________________________________________________________
2．Read Wang Li’s letter and match the main idea of each paragraph.
Para. 1 A．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 of studying at home.
The advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad.
Fast Reading:
3．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.
Fast Reading:
Answer the questions.
1. What is Wang Li’s attitude to studying abroad in the first letter
A. Supportive B. Doubtful
C. Disapproval D. Objective
2. In Wang Li’s 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 shock
Detailed Reading:
3. Zhang Yi thinks that students studying abroad can _______.
A. become more 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 don’t need to learn how to live in a new environment.
B. Studying abroad helps to increase people’s understanding of cultural 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:
Reasons for her opinions
Great economic pressure.
The tremendous pressure that comes with studying abroad.
Studying abroad does have potential benefits, young people who study in China also have a great future to look forward to!
adj.巨大的,极大的
A local newspaper has invited parents to share their opinions about studying abroad. Listen and read two letters, underline each writer’s main points. Then mark the reasons for their opinions.
Wang Li (mother of twin girls)
Main point
Although studying abroad can bring great benefits, I think the disadvantages for young people are greater.
Detailed Reading: 1st letter
Zhang Yi (father of one boy)
Main point
Reasons for his opinions
There 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.
Detailed Reading: 2nd letter
Economic pressure
Read the first letter and find some details to support the writer’s opinion.
Tuition fees
Living expenses
n.费用;花销
Detailed Reading: para 2
The tremendous pressure that comes with studying abroad
An unfamiliar environment
Limited language skills
Culture shock
Not mature enough to handle the challenges by themselves
Personal safety
Different approaches to teaching and learning
adj.成熟的
Detailed Reading: Para 3
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.
vi.&n.迅速发展;繁荣
Detailed Reading: para 4
Read the second letter and find some details to support the writer’s opinion.
Personal growth
Become more independent
Gain a global perspective and improve your general competence
n.角度;观点
n.能力;本领
Detailed Reading: para 2
Cultural exchange
Promote friendship between nations
View the world from different angles and gives us more insight into our own culture
n.角;立场
Detailed Reading: para 3
Provide a great opportunity to contribute to the development of our motherland
China needs talented young people with a global perspective
Competent with skills and abilities
Better career opportunities
adj.有能力的;称职的
Detailed Reading: para 4
Paragraph Argument chain Letter 1 (body part) Letter 2 (body part)
1 Introducing the topic Fact: dramatic increase in the number of people studying abroad Question: Is studying abroad a good idea or not
Main point The disadvantages are greater. The advantages are much greater.
2 Reason 1 great economic pressure personal growth
3 Reason 2 tremendous pressure: unfamiliar environment, limited language skills, not mature, safety problems, different approaches to teaching and learning chance for cultural exchange
4 Reason 3 great future for young people great opportunity to contribute to the development of our motherland
5 Conclusion studying in China should consider the disadvantages This life-changing experience is worthwhile.
Detailed Reading: 1st and 2nd letter
Read the letters from the two parents again and then use the connectors in the box to 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.
2 Studying abroad can put great pressure on young people. They may feel 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 their families.
n.预算
Post Reading:
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.
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.
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 language skills and strong cultural awareness are needed.
Post Reading:
Discuss 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
One disadvantage 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 would probably side with Zhang Yi because I think Wang Li’s perspective is too narrow.
Discussion
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 arranged as follows:
Writing skills
Mark the parts of the argument in the letters.
Underline 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 all
in conclusion/summary, generally speaking
Restating:
in other words, that is to say, that means
Post Reading:
Connectors 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 as
Underline the connectors in the letters. Then study the words below.
Post Reading:
Work 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:
What’s your opinions about studying abroad
最近你看到某报纸在征集主题为“出国学习的利与弊”的征文，请根据以下要点写一篇英文征文。
利 1 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；
3 把中国文化传播出去。
弊 你的观点 1 费用较高，家庭负担重；
2 情感孤独，思乡。
1 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。
Question or fact/ main idea
Reason 1 / Evidence
Reason 2/ Evidence
Reason3/ Evidence
Conclusion
Use some connectors to make your letter logical.
Advantages of studying abroad Disadvantages of studying abroad
your own opinions about studying abroad.
Use connectors
When you write an argumentative piece, 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.合乎逻辑的;合情合理的
【常用连接词汇】
递进及并列：besides, in addition, what’s more
比较：just like, just as, in the same way, on the other hand, on the contrary, while ...
顺序：first of all, second(ly), third(ly), then ...
因果：therefore, as a result, for this reason ...
目的：so that, for this purpose, in order to...
总结：in a word, in short, all in all, in all ...
个人看法：in one’s opinion, in one’s eyes, personally, as far as I know…
Write a letter to the editor expressing your own opinions about studying abroad.
Thanks for your attention !