(共14张PPT)
Using Language
Studying Abroad: Is It A Good Or A Bad Idea
Unit 2 BRIDGING CULTURES
Layla
2024.03.19
Para 1
Dear Editor,
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.
1.in the past few decades 在过去几十年里
in/for/over +一段时间,常和现在完成时(have/has done)连用。
2.there be 句型的现在完成时:there have/has been
3.a dramatic increase 剧增 drama n.戏;剧;戏剧
dramatic 急剧的;戏剧(般)的
4.studying abroad 现在分词短语作后置定语,修饰people;动名词短语作主语。
5.benefit n.优势;益处;成效 vt.对(某人)有用;使受益 vi.得益于;得利于(~from/by sth.)
beneficial (to sth/sb) 有利的;有用的
6.advantage n.有利条件;优势;优点
disadvantage n. 不利因素;障碍;不便之处
Para 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.
1.to begin/start with 首先;第一
2.who引导定语从句,修饰many students,关系代词who在从句中作主语
3.face great economic pressure面临巨大的经济压力
4.studying abroad 动名词短语作主语,谓语动词用单数
5.tuition fees 学费 6.living expenses 生活费用
7.much 修饰比较级(than)
8.and 连接两个并列的谓语动词
9.end up doing 以做某事而告终
10.cost an arm and a leg (使)花一大笔钱
11.convenient 便利的;方便的 convenience 〔U〕方便;便利
12.save money 省钱;攒钱
Para 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 with limited language skills.
1.to consider 不定式短语作后置定语;抽象名词后用不定式作后置定语
2.the tremendous pressure 巨大的压力
3.that引导定语从句,修饰pressure〔U〕,关系代词在从句中作主语。定语从句的谓语动词和先行词保持一致。
4.how to live “特殊疑问词+不定式”作宾语
5.live in unfamiliar environment 生活在一个陌生的环境中 unfamiliar陌生的;不熟悉的 familiar 熟悉的
6.limited language skills 有限的语言技能
limited 有限的 limit n. &v.限度;限制;限量
Para 3
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 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.
7.culture shock 文化冲击
8.when learning “连词+现在分词”作状语,分词的逻辑主语是主语的主语,主谓关系。
9.in new surroundings 在新环境中
10.be + adj. + enough to do sth. 足够......做某事
11. depressed 沮丧的;意志消沉的
depress vt.使沮丧;使忧愁 depression 抑郁;沮丧
12.encounter problems 遇到问题
13.personal safety 人身安全
14.in addition 除此之外;另外 what’s more, moreover, furthermore, besides
15. an approach to doing sth. 做某事的方法
e as a shock 非常震惊 ;造成冲击
Para 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.
1.to consider 不定式作后置定语
2.that引导表语从句,表语从句本身又是一个主从复合句(让步状语从句+主句)。
3.while引导让步状语从句,“尽管”
4. does强调从句谓语动词have,“的确;确实”
5.who引导定语从句,修饰youngpeople,在从句中作主语。
6.to look forward to作后置定语
have a great future to look forward to 未来可期
7.as引导时间状语从句,“随着”
8.significantly 副词作状语,“显著地”
significant 显著的;有重大意义的
9.with复合结构:with+宾语(名词)+宾补(形容词)available 可获得的;可找到的;可用的
Para 4
They have great facilities and outstanding professors, helping to educate young people who will contribute to the economy and
further strengthen our country.
10.facility 设施;设备
11.helping 现在分词短语作状语,和逻辑主语(they)是主谓关系。
12.who 引导定语从句
13.contribute to 为......作贡献;是......的原因;造成;促使
14. strengthen 加强 strong→strength→strengthen
Para 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)
1.to sum up 总之
all in all, in summary, in conclusion, in short, in brief, in a word, in closing
2.cannot deny the fact that...不能否认的事实是......
deny doing sth.否认做某事
3.that 引导同位语从句,解释说明fact
4.studying abroad作主语
5.so连接两个并列分句
6.when引导时间状语从句
7.regards n.问候;致意
Para 1
Dear Editor,
Is studying abroad a good idea or not There are certainly disadvantages, but in my opinion, the advantages are much greater. As I always tell my son, there are no great difficulties for a person who is brave, optimistic, and willing to work hard!
1.studying abroad 作主语
2.There be结构遵循就近一致原则
3.certainly 副词作状语修饰整个句子
4.but 连接并列分句
5.in my opinion
6.much修饰比较级
7.as引导非限制性定语从句,“正如”
8.who引导定语从句,修饰a person,在从句中作主语。定语从句的谓语动词与先行词保持一致。
9.be willing to do sth.乐意做某事
be unwilling to do sth.不愿意做某事
Para 2
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.
1.介词(of)后的动词用-ing形式
2.personal growth 个人成长
3. you gain后省略关系代词that/which引导的定语从句,修饰the education;you have后省略关系代词that/which引导的定语从句,修饰the experiences。关系代词在定语从句中作宾语可省略。
4.and连接并列的主语
5.change sb for the better 使某人向更好的方向改变
6.for example:for instance
7.because引导原因状语从句
8.deal with:handle,tackle
9.all kinds of:various, a variety of , a wide range of
10.gain a global perspective获得全球视野
11.improve sb’s general competence提升某人的综合能力 competent有能力的
Para 3
Another advantage is the increased chance for cultural
exchange. 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.
1.the increased chance for cultural exchange更多文化交流的机会 increased过去分词作定语
2.see...as...:regard/treat/look on...as 把.....看作/视为......
3.cultural envoys文化使者
4.promoting 现在分词短语作后置定语
promote friendship between nations 增进国际友谊
5.cooperate with 与......合作 diverse 不同的
cooperating 现在分词短语作主语,谓单
6.view the world from different angles从不同的角度看世界
7.thus:hence,therefore
8.give sb insight into 使某人深入了解
Para 4
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.
1.finally:lastly(用于列举),eventually
2.studying abroad动名词短语作主语
3.provide an opportunity to do sth.提供做某事的机会 不定式作后置定语
4.contribute to为......作贡献;是......的原因;造成;促使
5.the Belt and Road Initiative“一带一路”倡议
6.make connections建立联系
Para 4
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.
7.therefore 因此
8.with a global perspective有国际视野
9.who引导定语从句,修饰talented young people
10.be competent with 具有......能力
11.organisational skills 组织技巧
12.cultural awareness 文化意识
13.who引导定语从句,修饰students
14.develop a skill 发展/培养技能
15.in turn 反过来
16.provide sb with sth.给某人提供某物
provide sth with sb
Para 5
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.
Sincerely yours,
Zhang Yi (father of one boy)
1.all in all 总之
2.studying abroad 作主语
3.build character 塑造品质
4.increase people’s understanding of cultural diversity增进人们对文化多样性的理解
5.“while+现在分词”作状语
6.a life-changing experience改变一生的经历
7.worthwhile 值得的
It is worthwhile to do sth做某事是值得的
It is worthwhile doing sth