(共26张PPT)
Unit 2 Bridging Cultures
Reading fof Writing
Iearning objects
By the end of this period, you will be able to…
1. 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 bridging cultures from Zhan Tianyou’s story.
Video
Lead in
1.Where are the two passages from
2.Who are the writers
3.What topic are they talking about
Basic information
A local newspaper.
Wang Li: mother of twin girls;
Zhang Yi: father of one boy.
Studying abroad: Is it a good or a bad idea
Fast-reading 1: read the passage and choose the answer.
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, what’s the advantage of studying abroad
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 less 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 can’t encounter problems with personal safety.
D. Studying abroad can not help students to speak excellent English in a few years.
Read for details
1. Zhan Tianyou played a significant part in China’s 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 first in the whole shool.
5. Mrs. Northrop’s encouragement greatly strengthened Zhan’s
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 False.
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F
T
F
T
T
Careful reading
Ⅰ.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 abroad outweigh the advantages.
语 篇 理 解
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Careful reading
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.
Careful 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.
Careful reading
STUDYING 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 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.
___________________________________________________________________
___________________(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 learning 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 abroad
Dear Editor
Salutation (称呼)
the disadvantages for young people
are greater
To begin with, many students who study abroad face
Another important factor to consider is that comes with studying abroad
A fact
An opinion
Reason 1
Supporting details: explanations
Reason 2
Supporting details: explanations
In the past few decades,
the tremendous pressure
great economic pressure
Analyze
challenges by themselves and may 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, 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.
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 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 3
Supporting details: explanations
Conclusion
Complimentary close (信尾客套语)
Signature (署名)
Kind regards
Wang Li (mother of twin girls)
have a great future to look
forward to
studying abroad has its
disadvantages
consider
these many factors
Read 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 a
person 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 also 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
cultural 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
greater
An opinion
Reason 1
Supporting details: examples
Reason 2
Supporting details: explanations
Dear Editor,
personal growth
the 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). 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 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.
_________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
__________________ (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 experience
is 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 abroad helps to build character and
while strengthening China and building a
shared future for all
Reason 3
Supporting details:
examples and explanations
Conclusion
Complimentary close (信尾客套语)
Signature(署名)
Sincerely yours,
Zhang Yi ( father of one boy)
contribute to the
development of our motherland
increase people's
understanding of cultural diversity
Read and think (text type & organization)
What is the text type
Analyze
Letter
Body
Start with a fact/a question
Salutation
Argumentation
Argumentative letters
State an opinion
Reasons & evidence
State a conclusion
Complimentary close; signature
How to write an argumentation
-----正反观点议论文
Writing
正反观点类作文以议论为主要表达方式,通过摆事实、讲道理对某个问题、现象或某件事情进行分析、评论,表明自己的立场、观点、见解或主张。行文时要求逻辑严密、结构清晰、言而有据。
篇章结构
一、文体特点
体裁:议论文
时态:一般现在时
人称:第一人称 / 第三人称
第一部分:引出要议论的话题;
第二部分:列举正方和反方观点及其理由;
第三部分:表明自己的观点。
篇章结构
二、谋篇布局
1、引出话题:
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)People's views on……vary from person to person. Some hold that……However, others believe that……
(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。
常用词句
2、列举正、反观点及理由:
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 worse 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.
3、表明自己的观点:
1) From what has been mentioned above, we can come to the conclusion that……(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 favor of the idea hold the view that ___ should ____. The reason why they are for it are as follows. To start with___ . Besides_____. What’s more , _____.
On the contrary, the other students who are against it think _____ should not ____ .For one thing____. For another _______. What’s worse , ____ .
In my opinion, we should _____ , for _____.
范文赏析
In recent years, a large number of students have gone to foreign countries to study. Different people have different opinions about it.
Some people who hold a positive attitude believe that studying abroad is a good way for students to improve themselves. Not only will they have a better language environment to study English, but also they can learn to live independently. What’s more, studying abroad can help students broaden their horizons and gain more knowledge about different cultures. However, other people have different opinions. They hope that studying abroad can cost an arm and a leg, which becomes a burden for some families. They also worry that students who study abroad may feel lonely and homesick.
As far as I’m concerned, studying abroad is a good idea (/not necessary). Students can make friends with people from all over the world and bridge the differences between cultures while studying abroad. (/ With the improvement of the educational environment in China, students can also receive education of high quality in our motherland.)
Introducing a social phenomenon
Describing different opinions about the phenomenon
Stating your opinion
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有弊,请就中学生应不应该带手机进校园谈谈你的看法。
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。有部分同学沉迷于网络游戏,严重影响睡眠和学习。
注意:1.词数100左右; 2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
实操演练
A possible version:
Should mobile phones be allowed at school
Nowadays mobile phones are becoming more and more popular among middle school students. But people have different opinions about whether mobile phones 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 hold 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, it's convenient for them to communicate with their parents and friends. Moreover, they can surf the Internet at any time 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 it shouldn't be allowed at school.
Thank you