Unit 2 Bridging Cultures Using language 教学设计人教版（2019）选择性必修第二册
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Teaching and Learning Design
选择性必修Book2 Unit2 Bridging Cultures
教学设计
Teaching and learning contents: Using Language—Reading comprehension and language focus
Comprehensive teaching and learning objectives:
By the end of this period, the students will have been able to:
1) Read and comprehend the two argumentative letters;
2) Learn about the usage of the new language items in the two argumentative letters.
Teaching and learning important points:
1) Reading comprehension of the two argumentative letters;
2) Learning about the usage of the new language items in the two argumentative letters.
Teaching and learning difficult point:
1) Reading comprehension of the two argumentative letters;
2) Learning about the usage of the new language items in the two argumentative letters.
Teaching and learning procedure:
Step 1 Leading in
Activity 1 Leading in
Introduce the learning topic—expressing your opinions on studying abroad and objectives of this period.
Step 2 Reading comprehension
Activity 2 Pre-reading
Talk about and answer the following questions and encourage the students to listed some advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad.
These years, more and more students are choosing to study abroad. Do you think it’s necessary to study abroad Why or why not
Activity 3 Reading comprehension
1. A local newspaper has invited parents to share their opinions about studying abroad. Scan these two letters and answer the following questions.
1) Where are the two passages from Who are the writers What topic are they talking about
They are from a local newspaper. Wang Li (mother of twin girls) and Zhang Yi (father of one boy). Opinions about studying abroad.
2) What is the main point of each letter
First: I think the disadvantages for young people are greater.
Second: In my opinion, the advantages are much greater.
3) What are the reasons for their opinions
First:
To begin with, many students who study abroad face great economic pressure.
Another important factor to consider is the tremendous pressure that comes with studying abroad.
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!
Second:
The first advantage of studying abroad is personal growth.
Another advantage is the increased chance for cultural exchange.
Finally, studying abroad provides a great opportunity contribute to the development of our motherland.
2. Read the first letter and find some details to support the writer’s opinion.
1) Economic pressure: Tuition fees, living expenses
2) The tremendous pressure that comes with studying abroad:
An unfamiliar environment/Limited language skills/Culture shock/Not mature enough to handle the challenges by themselves/Personal safety/Different approaches to teaching and learning
3) 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.
4) Conclusion: One should consider the disadvantages.
3. Read the second letter and find some details to support the writer’s opinion.
1) Personal growth: Become more independent. /Gain a global perspective and improve your general competence.
2) Chance for cultural exchange: Promote friendship between nations/View the world from different angles and gives us more insight into our own culture
3) Provide a great opportunity to contribute to the development of our motherland:
China needs more talented young people with a global perspective who are highly competent with language, have leadership and organisational skills, and have strong cultural awareness
Better career opportunities are provided.
4) Conclusion: This life-changing experience is worthwhile.
4. Summarize the main content and the structure of each letter briefly to reconstruct the texts.
Step 3 Language Focus
Activity 4 Learning about the new language items
1. dramatic adj. 戏剧（性）的；突然的；激动人心的；给人印象深刻的
dramatically adv. 戏剧地；显著地
e.g. The announcement had a dramatic effect on house prices. 这项公告对房屋价格产生了巨大的影响。
The employment structure has changed dramatically. 就业结构发生很大变化。
2. cost (sb.) an arm and a leg (使)花一大笔钱
3. mature adj. 成熟的；酿熟的；成年的；到期的 v. 长大成人；成熟；酿成；到期
maturity n. 成熟；完备
e.g. Jane is very mature for her age. 简年龄不大，却很成熟。
Technology in this field has matured considerably over the last decade.
这一领域的技术经过过去十年的发展已经相当完善。
Her poems show great maturity. 她的诗歌显得非常成熟。
4. Some may struggle and suffer from culture shock when learning how to behave in new surroundings.
在学习如何在新环境中举止得体时，有些学生可能会感到 吃力，并承受文化冲击的折磨。
behave vt.表现vi.& vt.表现得体；有礼貌
behave well/badly to/towards sb对待某人好/差
behave oneself 守规矩；表现得体
Do behave! 规矩点！
behaviour n.举止；行为；表现方式
well-behaved adj.表现好的
badly-behaved adj.表现差的
e.g. From now on, I hope you will behave yourself.
It is universally acknowledged that all of us are expected to mind our behaviour in public.
My biggest challenge is to learn how to behave well/myself at the dinner table.
我最大的挑战是学习如何在餐桌上举止得体。
The following are some reasonable suggestions on/about how to behave ourselves in public places.
下面是在公共场合我们如何守规矩的一些合理化建议。
5. 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!
最后要考虑的一点是，虽然出国留学确实有潜在的好处，但在中国学习的年轻人同样未来可期！
while的用法：
1) while的用法从属连词while可以引导让步状语从句，意为“尽管，虽然”。如果从句的主语和主句的主语相同，从句谓语动词又含有be动词时，从句的主语和be动词可以省略。
2)从属连词while可以引导时间状语从句，意为“当……时候”。
3) while也可用作并列连词，表示前后意义上的对比或转折，可译作“而，然而”。
e.g. While we can’t predict what will happen in the future, we can guide ourselves with determination and love.尽管
While playing basketball, the boy had his leg injured, but he struggled to his feet.当……时候
He was now holding his throat with his face turning red, while his desperate friends were slapping him on the back. 然而
While the government said the fire broke out accidentally, residents of the town said the fire was deliberately caused. 虽然政府称火灾是意外爆发，镇上的居民却断言这场大火是有人故意为之。
6. They have great facilities and outstanding professors, helping to educate young people who will contribute to the economy and further strengthen our country.
这些高校拥有一流的设施和杰出的教授，助力培养为经济作贡献、进一步增强我国实力的年轻人。
strengthen vi.& vt.加强；增强；巩固
strength n.力量；力气；长处
strengths and weaknesses优点和缺点
the strength of... ……的优点
build up one’s strength 强身健体
have strength to do sth 有力气做某事
with all one’s strength 用尽某人全身的力气
e.g. To strengthen our friendship, we’d better keep in touch with each other.
By participating in such activities, we improve our skills and strengthen our sense of cooperation.
通过参加这些活动，我们提高了技能，加强了合作意识。
In order to build up our strength and enrich our campus life, our school organized a 5 km cross-country running race last Sunday.
为了增强我们的体力，丰富我们的校园生活，上周日，我们学校举办了5公里越野赛跑。
Happiness and success often come to those who are good at recognizing their own strengths and weaknesses.
幸福和成功往往属于那些善于认识到自己的长处和短处的人。
7. 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. 总之，出国留学有不利的一面，这个事实是不可否认的，所以当你考虑出国留学时，应该考虑这些诸多的因素。
1) 句式结构：that引导同位语从句
(1) 同位语从句一般跟在某些名词(belief，doubt，fact，hope，idea，news，possibility，promise等)后面，用以解释说明这些名词的内容。最常见的引导词是that，在从句中不作任何成分，但不能省略。
(2) 此外，引导词还有how，when，where，why，whether等，可翻译为相应含义。
e.g. Due to the fact that Bernard was honest and hardworking, his small business took off.
由于伯纳德诚实勤劳这一事实，他的小生意兴隆起来。
And there is no doubt that your photos will definitely impress others.
I had some doubt whether my father would support me.
The fact has worried many scientists that the earth is becoming warmer and warmer.
地球正在变得越来越暖的事实使许多科学家担心。
I hold the firm belief that it is a good chance to perform your favorite music.
我坚信这是一个表演你最喜欢的音乐的好机会。
We had no idea where we were and it got dark. Exhausted and hungry, I wondered if we could find our way back. 我们不知道身处何地，天也黑了。我又累又饿，不知道我们是否能找到回去的路。
2) deny vt.否认；否定；拒绝
deny doing sth. 否认做某事
It can’ t be denied that... 不可否认……
There is no denying that... 毋庸置疑……；不可否认……
e.g. He denied knowing anything about their plans.
It can’t be denied that protecting the environment is of great importance.
There is no denying that it was my teacher’s encouragement and help that resulted in my steady progress.
不可否认，是老师的鼓励和帮助让我稳步前进。
8. optimistic adj. 乐观的；乐观主义的
pessimistic adj. 悲观的，厌世的；悲观主义的
be optimistic about/that… 对乐观的/悲观的
e.g. We are now taking a more optimistic view. 我们现在抱较乐观的看法。
She’s not very optimistic about the outcome of the talks. 她对会谈的结果不太乐观。
9. gain vt.获得；赢得；取得；增加 n. 好处，利益；增加
e.g. Some people do gain weight after they stop smoking. 有些人戒烟后的确增加体重了。
Within two weeks, she gained five pounds in weight. vt.增加
The highest aim of life is to seek gain for the people. n.好处
“Talk and Talk”, a weekly broadcast program, has gained increasing popularity among students vt.获得
辨析：acquire / get / gain / earn / obtain / win
acquire 宾语为知识、技能等；earn宾语为金钱、荣誉等理应得到的东西；obtain宾语为期望已久的东西；gain宾语为经验、利益、优势、好处等；win宾语为比赛、战斗等；get宾语广泛，可是具体东西，也可是抽象事物。
After four years’ study, I acquired a good knowledge of computer and my perseverance won me many friends in the university. Therefore I got a good job, which has made me gain much experience. And now I earn up to $100, 000 a year.
经过四年的学习, 我获得了丰富的电脑知识。在大学里, 我的毅力为我赢得了很多朋友。因此, 我找到了一份好工作, 这项工作使我得到了很多经验。现在, 我每年能赚10万美元。
10. Cooperating with people from diverse cultural backgrounds helps us view the world from different angles and this gives us more insight into our own culture. 与来自不同文化背景的人合作有助于我们从不同视角看待世界，进而让我们对自己的文化有更深入的了解。
cooperate vi.合作，协作；配合
cooperate in/on sth 在某事上合作
cooperate with sb 与某人合作
cooperate to do sth 合作做某事
cooperation n. 合作，协作
cooperative adj. 有合作意向的，合作的，协作的
e.g. The two universities are to cooperate in the development of a new industrial process.
Both sides agreed to cooperate to prevent illegal fishing in the area.
I advised my client to cooperate fully with the police.
11. budget n.预算编制 vt. vi. 预算；把……编入预算；按计划花钱
balance the budget 平衡预算 budget cut 预算削减
on/within budget 在预算之内 under budget 低于预算
over budget超出预算 a tight budget 紧缩的预算
e.g. The work was finished on time and within/on budget.
This scheme enables you to budget the cost through fixed monthly payments.
We’ve budgeted for a new car next year.
12. as far as I am concerned就我而言；依我看来
as far as I can see依我看；据我所见
as far as I know就我所知
as far as the eye can see/reach 就视力所能及，极目所尽
e.g. As far as I am concerned, your attendance will help boost the audience’s cultural confidence.
依我之见，您的出席将有助于提升听众的文化自信。
As far as I know, one of the effective means of reducing our pressure is taking exercise.
就我所知，减轻压力的有效方法之一是锻炼。
When the sun shines during the day, everything is visible as far as the eye can see.
白天，太阳照耀，眼睛所及，一切尽收眼底。
In my opinion, reading is a vital part of my life, for it satisfies my desire to keep learning.
→As far as I’m concerned, reading is a vital part of my life, for it satisfies my desire to keep learning.
13. logic n.逻辑
logical adj.合乎逻辑的；合情合理的
logically adv.逻辑上；合乎逻辑地
e.g. I fail to see the logic behind his argument. 我不明白支持他论据的是什么逻辑。
It was a logical conclusion from the child's point of view. 从小孩的观点来看这是个合乎情理的结论。
13. generally speaking一般来说 personally speaking 就我个人而言
frankly speaking 坦白地说 strictly speaking 严格说来
honestly speaking 诚实地说来；说实话 exactly speaking 准确地说来
e.g. Personally speaking, those qualities are necessary for us middle school students.
就我个人而言，那些品质对我们中学生都是很必要的。
Honestly speaking, I don’t quite agree with your viewpoint on this matter.
说实话，我不太同意你对此事的观点。
Frankly speaking, your article is very good except for some small mistakes in grammar.
坦白地说，你的文章写得很好，只是有一些小语法错误。
In general, the more you practice, the more skillfully you can write in English.
→Generally speaking, the more you practice, the more skillfully you can write in English.
15. side with 支持；站在……的一边
16.in summary 总的来说：总之
Step 4 Summary and evaluation
Activity 5 Summary and text reconstruction
1. Summarize the new language items learned in this period.
2. Try to reconstruct the text by retelling the two texts, using some of the new language items learned in this period.
Activity 6 Self-evaluation
Guide the students to reflect on their learning of this period by considering the following aspects.
1. How is your reading comprehension (Good/Fairly good/Moderate/Just so so/Poor)
2. How is your mastery of the new language items (Good/Fairly good/Moderate/Just so so/Poor)
3. What will you do to consolidate the new language items after class
Homework:
1. Complete the reading comprehension exercises in the reference book.
2. Complete the vocabulary and other exercises in the reference book.
选择性必修Book2 Unit2 Bridging Cultures
教学设计
Teaching and learning contents: Using Language—Reading comprehension and language focus
Comprehensive teaching and learning objectives:
By the end of this period, the students will have been able to:
1) Read and comprehend the two argumentative letters;
2) Learn about the usage of the new language items in the two argumentative letters.
Teaching and learning important points:
1) Reading comprehension of the two argumentative letters;
2) Learning about the usage of the new language items in the two argumentative letters.
Teaching and learning difficult point:
1) Reading comprehension of the two argumentative letters;
2) Learning about the usage of the new language items in the two argumentative letters.
Teaching and learning procedure:
Step 1 Leading in
Activity 1 Leading in
Introduce the learning topic—expressing your opinions on studying abroad and objectives of this period.
Step 2 Reading comprehension
Activity 2 Pre-reading
Talk about and answer the following questions and encourage the students to listed some advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad.
These years, more and more students are choosing to study abroad. Do you think it’s necessary to study abroad Why or why not
Activity 3 Reading comprehension
1. A local newspaper has invited parents to share their opinions about studying abroad. Scan these two letters and answer the following questions.
1) Where are the two passages from Who are the writers What topic are they talking about
They are from a local newspaper. Wang Li (mother of twin girls) and Zhang Yi (father of one boy). Opinions about studying abroad.
2) What is the main point of each letter
First: I think the disadvantages for young people are greater.
Second: In my opinion, the advantages are much greater.
3) What are the reasons for their opinions
First:
To begin with, many students who study abroad face great economic pressure.
Another important factor to consider is the tremendous pressure that comes with studying abroad.
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!
Second:
The first advantage of studying abroad is personal growth.
Another advantage is the increased chance for cultural exchange.
Finally, studying abroad provides a great opportunity contribute to the development of our motherland.
2. Read the first letter and find some details to support the writer’s opinion.
1) Economic pressure: Tuition fees, living expenses
2) The tremendous pressure that comes with studying abroad:
An unfamiliar environment/Limited language skills/Culture shock/Not mature enough to handle the challenges by themselves/Personal safety/Different approaches to teaching and learning
3) 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.
4) Conclusion: One should consider the disadvantages.
3. Read the second letter and find some details to support the writer’s opinion.
1) Personal growth: Become more independent. /Gain a global perspective and improve your general competence.
2) Chance for cultural exchange: Promote friendship between nations/View the world from different angles and gives us more insight into our own culture
3) Provide a great opportunity to contribute to the development of our motherland:
China needs more talented young people with a global perspective who are highly competent with language, have leadership and organisational skills, and have strong cultural awareness
Better career opportunities are provided.
4) Conclusion: This life-changing experience is worthwhile.
4. Summarize the main content and the structure of each letter briefly to reconstruct the texts.
Step 3 Language Focus
Activity 4 Learning about the new language items
1. dramatic adj. 戏剧（性）的；突然的；激动人心的；给人印象深刻的
dramatically adv. 戏剧地；显著地
e.g. The announcement had a dramatic effect on house prices. 这项公告对房屋价格产生了巨大的影响。
The employment structure has changed dramatically. 就业结构发生很大变化。
2. cost (sb.) an arm and a leg (使)花一大笔钱
3. mature adj. 成熟的；酿熟的；成年的；到期的 v. 长大成人；成熟；酿成；到期
maturity n. 成熟；完备
e.g. Jane is very mature for her age. 简年龄不大，却很成熟。
Technology in this field has matured considerably over the last decade.
这一领域的技术经过过去十年的发展已经相当完善。
Her poems show great maturity. 她的诗歌显得非常成熟。
4. Some may struggle and suffer from culture shock when learning how to behave in new surroundings.
在学习如何在新环境中举止得体时，有些学生可能会感到 吃力，并承受文化冲击的折磨。
behave vt.表现vi.& vt.表现得体；有礼貌
behave well/badly to/towards sb对待某人好/差
behave oneself 守规矩；表现得体
Do behave! 规矩点！
behaviour n.举止；行为；表现方式
well-behaved adj.表现好的
badly-behaved adj.表现差的
e.g. From now on, I hope you will behave yourself.
It is universally acknowledged that all of us are expected to mind our behaviour in public.
My biggest challenge is to learn how to behave well/myself at the dinner table.
我最大的挑战是学习如何在餐桌上举止得体。
The following are some reasonable suggestions on/about how to behave ourselves in public places.
下面是在公共场合我们如何守规矩的一些合理化建议。
5. 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!
最后要考虑的一点是，虽然出国留学确实有潜在的好处，但在中国学习的年轻人同样未来可期！
while的用法：
1) while的用法从属连词while可以引导让步状语从句，意为“尽管，虽然”。如果从句的主语和主句的主语相同，从句谓语动词又含有be动词时，从句的主语和be动词可以省略。
2)从属连词while可以引导时间状语从句，意为“当……时候”。
3) while也可用作并列连词，表示前后意义上的对比或转折，可译作“而，然而”。
e.g. While we can’t predict what will happen in the future, we can guide ourselves with determination and love.尽管
While playing basketball, the boy had his leg injured, but he struggled to his feet.当……时候
He was now holding his throat with his face turning red, while his desperate friends were slapping him on the back. 然而
While the government said the fire broke out accidentally, residents of the town said the fire was deliberately caused. 虽然政府称火灾是意外爆发，镇上的居民却断言这场大火是有人故意为之。
6. They have great facilities and outstanding professors, helping to educate young people who will contribute to the economy and further strengthen our country.
这些高校拥有一流的设施和杰出的教授，助力培养为经济作贡献、进一步增强我国实力的年轻人。
strengthen vi.& vt.加强；增强；巩固
strength n.力量；力气；长处
strengths and weaknesses优点和缺点
the strength of... ……的优点
build up one’s strength 强身健体
have strength to do sth 有力气做某事
with all one’s strength 用尽某人全身的力气
e.g. To strengthen our friendship, we’d better keep in touch with each other.
By participating in such activities, we improve our skills and strengthen our sense of cooperation.
通过参加这些活动，我们提高了技能，加强了合作意识。
In order to build up our strength and enrich our campus life, our school organized a 5 km cross-country running race last Sunday.
为了增强我们的体力，丰富我们的校园生活，上周日，我们学校举办了5公里越野赛跑。
Happiness and success often come to those who are good at recognizing their own strengths and weaknesses.
幸福和成功往往属于那些善于认识到自己的长处和短处的人。
7. 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. 总之，出国留学有不利的一面，这个事实是不可否认的，所以当你考虑出国留学时，应该考虑这些诸多的因素。
1) 句式结构：that引导同位语从句
(1) 同位语从句一般跟在某些名词(belief，doubt，fact，hope，idea，news，possibility，promise等)后面，用以解释说明这些名词的内容。最常见的引导词是that，在从句中不作任何成分，但不能省略。
(2) 此外，引导词还有how，when，where，why，whether等，可翻译为相应含义。
e.g. Due to the fact that Bernard was honest and hardworking, his small business took off.
由于伯纳德诚实勤劳这一事实，他的小生意兴隆起来。
And there is no doubt that your photos will definitely impress others.
I had some doubt whether my father would support me.
The fact has worried many scientists that the earth is becoming warmer and warmer.
地球正在变得越来越暖的事实使许多科学家担心。
I hold the firm belief that it is a good chance to perform your favorite music.
我坚信这是一个表演你最喜欢的音乐的好机会。
We had no idea where we were and it got dark. Exhausted and hungry, I wondered if we could find our way back. 我们不知道身处何地，天也黑了。我又累又饿，不知道我们是否能找到回去的路。
2) deny vt.否认；否定；拒绝
deny doing sth. 否认做某事
It can’ t be denied that... 不可否认……
There is no denying that... 毋庸置疑……；不可否认……
e.g. He denied knowing anything about their plans.
It can’t be denied that protecting the environment is of great importance.
There is no denying that it was my teacher’s encouragement and help that resulted in my steady progress.
不可否认，是老师的鼓励和帮助让我稳步前进。
8. optimistic adj. 乐观的；乐观主义的
pessimistic adj. 悲观的，厌世的；悲观主义的
be optimistic about/that… 对乐观的/悲观的
e.g. We are now taking a more optimistic view. 我们现在抱较乐观的看法。
She’s not very optimistic about the outcome of the talks. 她对会谈的结果不太乐观。
9. gain vt.获得；赢得；取得；增加 n. 好处，利益；增加
e.g. Some people do gain weight after they stop smoking. 有些人戒烟后的确增加体重了。
Within two weeks, she gained five pounds in weight. vt.增加
The highest aim of life is to seek gain for the people. n.好处
“Talk and Talk”, a weekly broadcast program, has gained increasing popularity among students vt.获得
辨析：acquire / get / gain / earn / obtain / win
acquire 宾语为知识、技能等；earn宾语为金钱、荣誉等理应得到的东西；obtain宾语为期望已久的东西；gain宾语为经验、利益、优势、好处等；win宾语为比赛、战斗等；get宾语广泛，可是具体东西，也可是抽象事物。
After four years’ study, I acquired a good knowledge of computer and my perseverance won me many friends in the university. Therefore I got a good job, which has made me gain much experience. And now I earn up to $100, 000 a year.
经过四年的学习, 我获得了丰富的电脑知识。在大学里, 我的毅力为我赢得了很多朋友。因此, 我找到了一份好工作, 这项工作使我得到了很多经验。现在, 我每年能赚10万美元。
10. Cooperating with people from diverse cultural backgrounds helps us view the world from different angles and this gives us more insight into our own culture. 与来自不同文化背景的人合作有助于我们从不同视角看待世界，进而让我们对自己的文化有更深入的了解。
cooperate vi.合作，协作；配合
cooperate in/on sth 在某事上合作
cooperate with sb 与某人合作
cooperate to do sth 合作做某事
cooperation n. 合作，协作
cooperative adj. 有合作意向的，合作的，协作的
e.g. The two universities are to cooperate in the development of a new industrial process.
Both sides agreed to cooperate to prevent illegal fishing in the area.
I advised my client to cooperate fully with the police.
11. budget n.预算编制 vt. vi. 预算；把……编入预算；按计划花钱
balance the budget 平衡预算 budget cut 预算削减
on/within budget 在预算之内 under budget 低于预算
over budget超出预算 a tight budget 紧缩的预算
e.g. The work was finished on time and within/on budget.
This scheme enables you to budget the cost through fixed monthly payments.
We’ve budgeted for a new car next year.
12. as far as I am concerned就我而言；依我看来
as far as I can see依我看；据我所见
as far as I know就我所知
as far as the eye can see/reach 就视力所能及，极目所尽
e.g. As far as I am concerned, your attendance will help boost the audience’s cultural confidence.
依我之见，您的出席将有助于提升听众的文化自信。
As far as I know, one of the effective means of reducing our pressure is taking exercise.
就我所知，减轻压力的有效方法之一是锻炼。
When the sun shines during the day, everything is visible as far as the eye can see.
白天，太阳照耀，眼睛所及，一切尽收眼底。
In my opinion, reading is a vital part of my life, for it satisfies my desire to keep learning.
→As far as I’m concerned, reading is a vital part of my life, for it satisfies my desire to keep learning.
13. logic n.逻辑
logical adj.合乎逻辑的；合情合理的
logically adv.逻辑上；合乎逻辑地
e.g. I fail to see the logic behind his argument. 我不明白支持他论据的是什么逻辑。
It was a logical conclusion from the child's point of view. 从小孩的观点来看这是个合乎情理的结论。
13. generally speaking一般来说 personally speaking 就我个人而言
frankly speaking 坦白地说 strictly speaking 严格说来
honestly speaking 诚实地说来；说实话 exactly speaking 准确地说来
e.g. Personally speaking, those qualities are necessary for us middle school students.
就我个人而言，那些品质对我们中学生都是很必要的。
Honestly speaking, I don’t quite agree with your viewpoint on this matter.
说实话，我不太同意你对此事的观点。
Frankly speaking, your article is very good except for some small mistakes in grammar.
坦白地说，你的文章写得很好，只是有一些小语法错误。
In general, the more you practice, the more skillfully you can write in English.
→Generally speaking, the more you practice, the more skillfully you can write in English.
15. side with 支持；站在……的一边
16.in summary 总的来说：总之
Step 4 Summary and evaluation
Activity 5 Summary and text reconstruction
1. Summarize the new language items learned in this period.
2. Try to reconstruct the text by retelling the two texts, using some of the new language items learned in this period.
Activity 6 Self-evaluation
Guide the students to reflect on their learning of this period by considering the following aspects.
1. How is your reading comprehension (Good/Fairly good/Moderate/Just so so/Poor)
2. How is your mastery of the new language items (Good/Fairly good/Moderate/Just so so/Poor)
3. What will you do to consolidate the new language items after class
Homework:
1. Complete the reading comprehension exercises in the reference book.
2. Complete the vocabulary and other exercises in the reference book.