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U N I T
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Warming up and lead-in
1.Are you familiar with the photo below
From 1872 to 1875 the government of China’s Qing Dynasty sent successively four batches of students totaling 120 to study in the United States.
2.Why did the government do that What happened to these students after they finished their study
As they had access to advanced Western technology, these students later became the pioneers in China’s industries of mining, railway and telegraph. Among them appeared the earliest presidents of Tsinghua University and Tianjin University, the first diplomats, and the first premier of the Republic of China.
Observation and thinking
Warming up and lead-in
Observe: What can you see from the picture
Support
oppose
In recent years, more and more parents have sent their children abroad to study.
Is studying abroad a good idea or not Why
A local newspaper has invited parents to share their opinions about studying abroad. Now, let’s read the letters to get more information.
A local newspaper has invited parents to share their opinions about studying abroad. Skim the passage and answer:
1. What is the genre(体裁)of the two letters
2. Who are the writers
3. What topic are they talking about
Read for basic information
The two letters are both ______________ letters.
Letter 1 is written by __________________________;
Letter 2 is written by _________________________.
Both the letters are talking about ______________________________.
Wang Li (mother of twin girls)
Zhang Yi (father of one boy)
argumentative
Read for basic information
whether it is good to study abroad
Read these two letters and underline each writer's main points. Then mark the reasons for their opinions.
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main point
main point
1
2
3
1
2
3
reasons
reasons
Paragraph 1:
In the past few decades, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of people studying abroad. Although studying abroad can bring great benefits, I think the disadvantages for young people are greater.
Read for details
Para.1 Introduction
Start with a fact
State an opinion
great & sudden
1. What is Wang Li’s point
2. How does Wang Li develop her point
Paragraph 2:
To begin with, many students who study abroad face great economic pressure. That means studying abroad is just not possible for everyone. Tuition fees and living expenses are much more expensive than at home and could end up costing most families an arm and a leg. Studying in China is much more convenient and can help save money.
Read for details
Para.2 Body
Reason 1
Evidence
the amount of money that you spend on something
Paragraph 3:
Another important factor to consider is the tremendous pressure that comes with studying abroad. Students must learn how to live in an unfamiliar environment … Some may struggle and suffer from culture shock when learning how to behave in new surroundings. Other students are not mature enough … and may become depressed. Some students might encounter problems with personal safety. In addition, different approaches to teaching and learning may come as a shock to many students.
Read for details
Para.3 Body
Reason 2
Evidence
behave: to do things in a particular way
mature: behave in a sensible way, like an adult
students
some
other students
some students
In addition
Paragraph 4:
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! As China has boomed, the educational environment has improved significantly, with 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.
Read for details
Para.4 Body
Reason 3
Evidence
strengthen: to become stronger
Paragraph 5:
To sum up, one cannot deny the fact that studying abroad has its disadvantages, so when you think about studying abroad, you should consider these many factors.
kind regards,
Wang Li(mother of twin girls)
Read for details
State a conclusion
deny: to say that something is not true
Para.5 Conclusion
Every coin has two sides.
Read the second letter, and tell us what’s Zhang Yi’s opinion
就我而言
对勇敢、乐观、愿意拼搏
的人来说,世上无难事。
Read the second letter and find some details to support the writer’s opinion.
The first advantage of studying abroad is personal growth.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 also helps you to gain a global perspective and improve your general competence.
Reason 1
Evidence
Para.2 Body
Another advantage is the increased chance for cultural exchange.Chinese students can be seen as cultural envoy promoting friendship between nations.International students in China also bring their colourful cultures here.Cooperating with people from diverse cultural backgrounds helps us view the world from different angles and thus gives us more insight into our own culture.
增加的
被认为是...
现在分词短语作定语
现在分词短语作主语
Reason 2
Evidence
Para.3 Body
Finally,studying abroad provides a great opportunity to contribute to the development of our motherland.China's global outlook,with projects such as the Belt and Road Initiative,has helped us make connections across the world. Therefore,China needs more talented young people with a global perspective who are highly competent with languages have leadership and organisational skills,and have strong cultural awareness. Students who study abroad will develop such skills and abilities,and these in turn will provide them with better career opportunities.
一带一路
组织的
意识
反过来
Reason 3
Evidence
Para.4 Body
All in all, studying abroad helps to build character and increase people's understanding of cultural diversity while strengthening China and building a shared future for all.I think this life-changing experience is certainly worthwhile and I hope my child will study abroad in the future.
Sinncerely yours
Zhang Yi(father of one boy)
总之
差异性;多样性
while+现在分词作状语
共享的;共有的
State a conclusion
Para.5 Conclusion
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
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
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
Study the words below.
2. Underline the connectors in the letters.
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!
Read the letters again and then use the connectors in the box to rewrite the sentences below.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
STUDYING ABROAD
Is it a good or a bad idea
Group A - pros
Group B - cons
I think studying abroad is a good idea, because…
I think studying abroad is a bad idea, because…
Pros:
You'll probably make
new friends.
You'll probably learn
a new language.
You'll probably
become independent.
You'll probably
gain a global perspective and improve your general competence.
…
Cons:
You'll probably get a
little homesick.
You'll probably
spend more money.
You'll probably
experience culture
shock.
You'll probably encounter problems with personal safety.
…
Some ideas for reference:
A speech from Michelle Obama
Video Time
Writing Skill
议论文写作指导
套用句式
(1).引入观点(摆出事实)
1....has both advantages and disadvantages.
2.When it comes to...,some people believe that...,others claim that the opposite is true.
3.There is probably some truth in both statements.
(2).亮明观点
在我看来:From my point of view;From my perspective;As far as I am concerned
我认为:I hold the view that+句子
I subscribe to the view that+句子
(3).论据
1.Many examples could serve as proofs of the...
2..Obviously,if we want to...,it is essential that...
3.Only after we have taken all aspects of the problem into consideration can we make a right decision/sound judgement.
4.That's why...are getting more and more popular nowadays.
5.There are some possible reasons for this common social phenomenon.
(4).总结及重申观点
1.Based on the above discussion,we can easily..,more and more people will...
2.In my opinion, we should make it clear that...
Write a letter to the editor expressing your own opinions about studying abroad.
Step1: Start with a question or a fact.
Step2: State an opinion.
Step3: Give reasons and evidence to support
an opinion.
Step4: State a conclusion.
要点陈述,语言规范
1.开头:亮出观点。
坦率地说,我认为出国留学很有意义。(make sense)
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Frankly, I think it makes good sense to studyabroad.
2.根据下面的提示给出理由。
(1)出国留学时,我们会身处一种外语环境,这使得学习过程有趣且有效。(exposure; make)
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(2)沐浴在异国文化中,我们可以对世界有深刻的了解。(bathed in; insight)
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(3)出国留学让我们走出舒适区,让我们变得更好,这在我看来是最重要的。(定语从句)
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Exposure to a foreign language setting while we are studying abroad makes learning process interesting and effective.
Bathed in a different culture of a foreign country, we can gain great insights into the world.
Studying abroad takes us out of our comfort zone and changes us for the better, which is the most important from my point of view.
3.结尾:做出总结
综合考虑,我希望你能选择出国留学,开始新的生活。(独立主格)
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All things considered, I hope you can choose to study abroad and start a new life.
三、句间衔接,过渡自然
1.在句(1)前添加连接词to begin with。
2.在句(1)和句(2)之间添加表示递进关系的副词moreover。
Dear Jackson,
I'm more than delighted to share my opinion, which I hope will be of help to you. Frankly, I think 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 point of view.
All things considered, I hope you can choose to study abroad and start a new life.
Yours,
Li Hua