(共25张PPT)
Unit 2 Bridging Cultures
STUDYING 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 studying abroad.
Argumentative letters
Genre(体裁):
Persons Opinions Reasons
Wang Li Disadvantages are greater. pressure and the pressure of
Studying in China can also make young people
.
Zhang Yi Advantages are greater. and the increased chance for
a great opportunity to
Read the text again and fill in the blanks.
economic
studying abroad
have a great future
cultural exchange
contribute to the development of our motherland
personal growth
While-reading
Argumentative letters
Conclusion (Para. 5)
Topic and Statement (Para. 1)
Body (Para. 2-4)
[supporting ideas]
The structure of the two letters
Read these two letters and underline each writer’s main points. Then mark the reasons for their opinions.
Salutation(称呼)
Main body
Complimentary close
Signature
What are the typical symbols of a letter
Letter from Wang Li (mother of twin girls)
Main point
Although studying abroad can bring great benefits, I think the disadvantages for young people 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。
Letter from Zhang Yi (father of one boy)
Main point
Reasons
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.
Read again and find the details to support the writer’s opinion.
opinions about studying abroad
Main point:
the advantages are much greater
(1)great economic pressure
tuition fees & living expenses
(2)pressure coming with studying
culture shock & not mature & personal safety & different approaches to learning
(3)great future in China
the boom of China in different aspects
(1)personal growth
experience & global perspective & general competence
(2)chance for cultural exchange
cultural envoys & bring their colourful cultures & view the world from different angles
(3)talent needs in China
better career opportunities
Main point:
the disadvantages for young people are greater
How to write an argumentative letter
Opinion
reason 1
reason 2
reason 3
Conclusion
Para1 Introduction
Para2-4 Body
Para 5 Conclusion
details
details
details
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A question/fact
Start with a question or a fact
state an opinion
Give reasons and evidence to support an opinion
Draw a conclusion
★connectors 衔接词
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. 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 probably side with Zhang Yi because I think Wang Li’s 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
Discussion
Use connectors
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
Read the letters 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.
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.
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 families.
n.预算
给…很大的压力
=study abroad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.
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 language skills and strong cultural awareness are needed.
Ⅱ.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 potential 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,教育环境已大为改观,现在优质大学比比皆是。
【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】(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 whether it is necessary to study abroad. Why or why not
n.编辑
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
(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。
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
高分表达
Firstly,
Secondly,
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’ 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 effective. 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 Hua
Thank you!