(共26张PPT)
STUDYING ABROAD:
IS IT A GOOD OR A BAD IDEA
Unit 2 Using Language
Learning objectives
After this lesson, you will be able to
1. Understand the opinions of parents about studying abroad and the reasons.
2. Analyze the structure and language feature of an argumentative letter.
3. Write your own argumentative article on studying abroad.
4. Employ some connectors and sentence patterns to perfect your writing.
Do you think it’s necessary
to study abroad And why
Pre-reading
Ⅰ 阅读理解 (根据课文内容选择正确答案)
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
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 organisational 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 can’t encounter problems with personal safety.
D. Studying abroad helps students to speak excellent English in a few years.
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课文预习自测
The text type:
Argumentative letter
Pre-reading
Skim the passage and answer:
What is the text type
State a conclusion (Para. 5)
State an opinion (Para. 1)
Give reasons and evidence
(Para. 2-4)
(supporting ideas)
Argumentative letters
Pre-writing
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Prediction
Look at the title and guess what will be talked in the text.
The advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad.
Pre-reading
Salutation
(称呼)
Main body
Complimentary close(结尾敬语)
Signature
The typical symbols of a letter
Structure for an argumentation
Read for structure
Opinion
Supporting reasons/evidence
Conclusion
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
How to write an argumentative letter
Opinion
reason 1
reason 2
reason 3
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
details
details
details
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
Read for langauge: Connectors
Underline the connectors used in these two letters and think about their meanings.
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
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
Start with a fact or question
State your opinion
State a conclusion
Give supporting reasons and evidence
Learn about connectors
Connectors Expressing opinion
Point of view
in my opinion, I think,
Summary
all in all, to sum up,
Restating
that means
Learn more connectors with different functions
Connectors Expressing reasons or evidence
Listing
to begin with,
Cause & effect
because
Giving examples
for example
as far as I know, personally,
as far as I am concerned
in short, in conclusion, in summary, in brief
in other words, that is to say
what’ s more, besides, moreover, in addition, furthermore
as, so, thus, due to, thanks to, therefore, as a result
for instance, such as
Discuss the following questions with your partner.
1 What are some other advantages or disadvantages 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.
Discussion
Discuss the following questions with your partner.
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.
Discussion
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【写作要求】
假定你是李华,你的加拿大朋友David正在学习汉语,他来信说有些人建议他到中国来学习汉语,他父母却希望他在加拿大学习汉语。
请你给他回信,内容包括:
1.对他学汉语表示高兴;
2.你的观点;
3.合理建议。
注意:1.词数80左右;
2.可以适当发挥,以使行文连贯。
Writing
How to write a letter of suggestion to express your opinion
The advantages of learning Chinese in China
The advantages of
learning Chinese in Canada
experience the unique Chinese culture
be in the perfect language environment
make friends
…
do not have to spend time adapting to different cultures
save living costs
…
Brainstorming
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.
建议信是向收信人就某事提出自己的建议或忠告的一种文体。建议信要给出写信的原因、建议的内容、提出建议的理由,而且提出的建议要合情合理,同时语气一定要得体,既要委婉礼貌,又要有说服力。
Writing
Evaluate your writing
Checklist
Structure Is your opinion clear enough?
Is the main body logical and persuasive
Is the conclusion clear
Content Does the message tell the reasons clearly
Language Are connectors used properly
Are there any spelling or grammatical errors
Is the tense used correctly
Is the handwriting neat enough
(Simple present tense)
Sample 1
Dear David,
Delighted to know that you are learning Chinese, I’m writing to suggest that you should learn it in China.
Though your parents hope you can keep them company, I think it would be better to learn Chinese in China. To begin with, you can be in the perfect language environment, enabling you to practice your spoken Chinese wherever you are. What’s more, not only can you make some friends, but also you can experience the unique Chinese culture, which will broaden your horizons.
All in all, I hope you find my suggestions useful. Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
Sample 2
Dear David,
I am very glad to know that you are learning Chinese.
Indeed, there are many ways to learn Chinese well. If you come to China to learn Chinese, the perfect language environment will make you learn faster and better. Many people hold this view, me included. As to your parents, they want you to study Chinese in Canada, maybe because they don’ t want you to leave them too far.
My opinion is that you should come to China to learn Chinese, so that you can not only learn authentic Chinese, but also experience the unique Chinese culture.
I hope you can persuade your parents to let you come to China. In that case, I will help you learn Chinese.
Yours,
Li Hua
Thank you