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Unit 2 Period1 Reading and thinking 教学设计
The theme of the text is about Xie Lei’s foreign studying experiences as an exchange student. Her experiences reflect the real life of most of students studying abroad who encounter lots of challenges and sometimes even misunderstandings and safety problems. Besides, culture shock is another big dilemma. After learning the text, our students should be well aware of the challenges and benefits of studying abroad and strengthen their own cultural confidence.
While learning, the teacher should instruct students to dig out the changes of Xie Lei’s feelings as she tried to get used to her new life. Meanwhile, the teacher should lead students to pay attention to the time order of the writing.
1. Enable the Ss to read about Xie Lei’s experience on an exchange program in London.
2. Enable the Ss to understand the structure and the writing style of the passage well.
3. Let the Ss learn some reading strategies by scanning and skimming.
4.To learn from Xie Lei’s experiences and spirits.
1. Enable the Ss to understand the structure and the writing style of the passage well.
2. Let the Ss learn some reading strategies by scanning and skimming.
Step1: Prediction
Before you read, look at the title, and the picture below. Where do you think this article is from What do you think this article is about
keys:
It may come from a school newspaper.
It is about studying abroad.
Step2: Read the text and find out the answers to the following questions.
1. What’s the purpose of the text
2. Why did Xie Lei choose the exchange programme
3 Why has Xie L ei got involved in social activities
4 How has Xie Lei helped to build bridges between China and the UK
5 What other challenges do you think students studying abroad might face
6.How can students prepare to handle these challenges before going abroad
keys:
1.To tell us the experiences of a Chinese student studying in London.
2.Because she wanted to get a business qualification abroad.
3.To learn more about British cultures and introduce Chinese culture to British people.
4.First, she tried to adapt to the foreign cultures and fit in by engaging in British cultures.
Second, she spread Chinese culture to British people.
5.Racial discrimination, language barriers about some idioms or slangs etc.
Religious conflicts.
6.To understand the differences and try to fit in; respect the differences
Step 3: Read it again and sum up : what are the challenges and benefits of studying abroad.
keys:
challenges: adaptation to a whole new life; loneliness; meet the academic requirements; class participation and presentation; balance social acitivities and studies.
benefits:
Learnt to adapt to the new environment.
Boost her confidence
Help her build a strong business in her future
Act as a cultural messenger building a bridge.
Make new friends with her peers
Be more self-independent and a autonomous learner.
Step 4: Read and find out the main idea of the whole passage and the main idea of each paragraph.
main idea of the passage:
The text describes Xie Lei’s foreign learning life at a university in London, including some of the differences and challenges she experienced and how she tackled the problems.
Para 1 coming to study in London
Para 2 her preparation year
Para 3 the difficulty getting used to a new way of life
Para 4 benefits of living with a host family
Para 5 Challenge for Xie Lei : the academic requirements
Para 6 participation in class
Para 7 her new plan for social activities
Para 8 the reporter's best wishes
Step 5: class discussion:
Why did Xie Lei have the following feelings Make sentences using “Xie Lei felt …because…
keys:
“Xie Lei felt …because…
Xie Lei felt excited and nervous because she left China for the first time.
Xie Lei felt comforted because she had a second family in the UK.
Xie Lei felt confused because she thought she knew less than other people.
Xie Lei felt surprised because she could speak up in class after just a few weeks.
Xie Lei felt confident because her presentation on traditional Chinese art was a great success.
Xie Lei felt at home because her exchange year passed halfway.
Homework:
complete the discourse according to the grammar rules.
Xie Lei, a 19 year old Chinese student, said goodbye to her family and friends in China and __________ (board) a plane for London six months ago in order to get a business qualification. She was __________ (ambition) to set up a business after graduation. It was the first time that she __________ (leave) home.
At first, Xie Lei had to adapt to life in a different country. She _______（choose）to live with a host family, who can help with her __________ (adapt) to the new culture. When she missed home, she felt __________ (comfort) to have a second family. Also Xie Lei had to satisfy academic requirements. Her tutor told her to acknowledge __________ other people had said if she cited their ideas, and advised her _______（read） lots of information in order to form __________wise opinion of her own.
Now halfway __________ her exchange year, Xie Lei felt much more at home in the UK. She said __________ (engage) in British culture had helped and that she had been__________ (involve) in social activities. She also said while learning about business, she was acting as a cultural messenger __________（build） a bridge between the two countries.
keys:
Xie Lei, a 19 year old Chinese student, said goodbye to her family and friends in China and boarded (board) a plane for London six months ago in order to get a business qualification. She was ambitious(ambition) to set up a business after graduation. It was the first time that she had left (leave) home.
At first, Xie Lei had to adapt to life in a different country. She chose to live with a host family, who can help with her adaptation (adapt) to the new culture. When she missed home, she felt comforted (comfort) to have a second family. Also Xie Lei had to satisfy academic requirements. Her tutor told her to acknowledge what other people had said if she cited their ideas, and advised her to read lots of information in order to form a wise opinion of her own.
Now halfway through her exchange year, Xie Lei felt much more at home in the UK. She said engaging (engage) in British culture had helped and that she had been involved (involve) in social activities. She also said while learning about business, she was acting as a cultural messenger building a bridge between the two countries.
2Unit 2 Bridging Cultures Period3 Discovering useful structures 教学设计
复习名词性从句
The grammar of this unit is designed to review noun clauses. Sentences that use nouns in a sentence are called noun clauses. Nominal clauses can act as subject, object, predicate, appositive and other components in compound sentences. According to the above-mentioned different grammatical functions, nominal clauses are divided into subject clause, object clause, predicate clause and appositive clause. In this unit, we will review the three kinds of nominal clauses. Appositive clauses are not required to be mastered in the optional compulsory stage, so they are not involved.
Guide the students to judge the compound sentences and determine the composition of the clauses in the sentence.
Instruct students to try to learn grammar by generalizing grammar rules, controlling written practice, and semi-open oral output.
Inspire the students to systematize the function and usage of noun clause
1.Instruct students to try to learn grammar by generalizing grammar rules, controlling written practice, and semi-open oral output.
2.Inspire the students to systematize the function and usage of noun clause
Step1: The teacher ask studetns to find out more nominal clauses from the reading passage and udnerline the nominal clauses.
Laura says she always feels hungry when she smells it, so I taught her how to cook it, too.
劳拉说她一闻到它就觉得饿，所以我也教了她怎么做。
2．…her tutor explained that she must acknowledge what other people had said if she cited their ideas...她的导师解释说，如果她引用别人的观点，她就必须注明引用了别人所说的话。
3．What surprised her was that she found herself speaking up in class after just a few weeks.
令她惊讶的是，仅仅几周后，她就发现自己敢于在课堂上发言。
4.What seemed strange before now appears quite normal to her.以前看起来很奇怪的事，现在在她看来就很正常了。
语法要点:
1．以上各句为主从复合句，句中使用了相当于名词作用的从句(即名词性从句)在句中充当成分。
2．句1中says后为省略了that的宾语从句。
3．句2中explained后为that连接的宾语从句，that只起连接的作用，不充当句子成分；acknowledge后为what连接的宾语从句，what在从句中充当宾语。
4．句3中what surprised her 为what连接的主语从句，what在从句中充当主语；that she found...为that连接的表语从句，that只起连接的作用，不充当句子成分。
5．句4中What seemed strange before为what连接的主语从句。
Step 2:名词性从句基本知识梳理
一、主语从句、宾语从句和表语从句的定义及特点
(一)主语从句
主语从句是指在句中作主语的从句，位置与陈述句的主语相同。
Whether the sports meet will be held is not certain now.运动会是否将举行现在不能确定。
[名师点津]　若主语部分结构较长，可以使用形式主语it，把真正的主语从句放于后面。
That she will do well in her exam is certain.
＝It is certain that she will do well in her exam.她在考试中会做得好，这是确定无疑的。
How we understand things has a lot to do with what we feel.
我们如何理解事物与我们的感觉有很大关系。
That he had met a kind librarian in the city library gave us no surprise.
他在市图书馆遇到了一位善良的图书管理员，这并没有使我们感到惊讶。
Every year, whoever makes the most beautiful kite will win a prize in the Kite Festival.
每年制作出最漂亮风筝的人都会在风筝节上获奖。
What he had said surprised everyone present.他所说的话让在场每一个人吃惊。
It seemed that he had donated all his money to those in need.他似乎已将所有的钱都捐给了那些需要帮助的人。
(二)宾语从句
Everyone knows that the earth is made up of matter.每个人都知道地球是由物质构成的。
She asked me whether I had returned the books to the library, and I admitted that I hadn't.
她问我是否把书还给图书馆了，我承认没有。
I don't know where I can place my luggage．我不知道我的行李可以放在哪里。
We discussed whether we should use the money to buy a new house.
我们讨论该不该用这笔钱买套新房子。
I'm not certain whether the train will arrive on time.我不确定火车是否将会按时到达。
注意：形容词后跟宾语从句的用法只限于少数动态形容词，如sure(确信)，certain(肯定)，afraid(担心)，confident(有把握的)等。
注意
(1)宾语从句的否定转移：think、believe、suppose、 imagine等动词后的宾语从句中的否定词要转移到主句中，即主句的谓语动词用否定式，而从句的谓语动词用肯定式。
I don't think we need to waste much time on it.
我想我们不必在这上面浪费太多时间。(形式上否定主句，实际上还是否定从句)
(2)“doubt＋宾语从句”的应用。
肯定句中用whether或if，否定句和疑问句中用that。
I doubt whether he can pass the exam.我怀疑他是否能够通过此次考试。
I don't doubt that he can pass the exam.我不怀疑他能通过此次考试。
Do you doubt that he can pass the exam 你怀疑他能通过此次考试吗？
(三)表语从句
1．表语从句在复合句中作表语，出现在连系动词之后，一般结构为“主语＋连系动词＋表语从句”。
2．表语从句实际上是对主语进行补充说明，从句表达的是主语的内容。
The fact is that he didn't notice the car until too late.
事实是他注意到汽车时已经太晚了。
3．主句的主语是名词idea、advice、suggestion、order、request、requirement等时，表语从句应用虚拟语气，即谓语动词用“(should＋)动词原形”。
My suggestion is that we (should) have a discussion about this matter instead of setting it aside.
我的建议是我们应当讨论一下这个问题，而不是把它放在一边。
The most pleasant thing of the rainy season is that one can be entirely free from dust.
雨季最令人愉快的事情是可以完全摆脱灰尘。
This is because about seventy one percent of its surface is covered by water.
这是因为它的表面有71%被水覆盖着。
名词性从句连接词
(一)that、whether和if
1．连接词that
that引导从句时，本身无意义，在从句中不充当成分。但是that在引导主语从句、表语从句时，一般不能省略。例如：
That he suddenly fell ill made us surprised.他突然生病让我们震惊。
The fact is that we are behind other groups.事实是我们落后于其他小组。
在引导宾语从句时，常被省略；但是以下两种情况除外：
(1)多个并列从句出现时，第一个that可以省略，其他的不能省略。
She said (that) she would come here and that I should wait for her till Monday.
她说她将会来这儿并让我等到星期一。
(2)含有形式主语it时，放于后面的宾语从句不能省略that。
They made it clear to the public that they did an important and necessary job.
他们向公众表明：他们所做的工作重要且必不可少。
2．连接词whether和if
(1)连接词whether/if在从句中意为“是否”，不充当成分，一般不能省略。
(2)在主语从句中位于句首时只能用whether；当用it作形式主语时，whether与if都可以。
Whether he passed the exam was not certain.
＝It was not certain whether/if he passed the exam.
不确定他是否通过了考试。
(3)表语从句中常用whether。
The question is whether we should ask them for help.问题是我们是否应该向他们寻求帮助。
(4)宾语从句中连接词whether和if常常可以互换。
I wonder whether/if he'll agree with me.我想知道他是否会同意我。
[点津]　宾语从句中用whether不用if的三种情况：
(1)与or not连用
We don't know whether Tom will turn up at the meeting or not.我们不知道汤姆是否会参加会议。
(2)位于介词之后
Everything depends on whether you are for it.每件事情都取决于你是否赞成它。
(3)位于动词不定式之前
I don't know whether to believe him.我不知道是否该相信他。
(二)连接代词what、 which、who、whom和whose
连接代词what、which、who、whom和whose在从句中的意义分别为“所……”“哪一个”“谁”“谁”“谁的”；在从句中起代词的作用，可作主语、表语、宾语或定语。
That's what we have said.(作宾语)那就是我们所说的话。
Do you know which of the boys was late (作主语)你知道哪个男孩迟到了吗？
Who will come to give the talk is known to us all.(作主语)我们都知道谁将来做报告。
The problem is whom the headmaster will send to deal with it.(作宾语)问题是校长将要派谁来处理这件事情。
Do you know whose T shirt it is？(作定语)你知道这是谁的T恤衫吗？
[点津]　连接代词what、 which的区别：
which引导主语从句时需要限定一个有限的、较小的范围，而what指在一个较广的范围内进行选择或者根本没有范围。
Which of the boys broke the window is already known.
已经知道是哪个男孩打破了窗户。
I don't know what books the children can read.我不知道孩子们能读什么书。
(三)连接副词when、where、why和how
when意为“何时”，在从句中作时间状语；where意为“哪里”，在从句中作地点状语；how意为“如何”，在从句中作方式状语；why意为“为什么”，在从句中作原因状语。
When we'll set off for home hasn't been decided yet.我们何时动身回家还没有被决定。
That was where I spent my holiday.那就是我度假的地方。
Nobody knew how she got the prize.没有人知道她是如何获奖的。
This is why we put off the meeting.这就是我们推迟会议的原因。
(四)复合连接词whatever、whichever、whoever和whomever
连接代词whatever、whichever、whoever和whomever在从句中的意义分别为“无论什么” “无论哪一个” “无论谁” “无论谁”；在从句中起代词的作用，可作主语、宾语或定语。
Whatever I have is at your service.我所有的一切都供你使用。
I'll take whichever picture you don't want.我随便拿一幅你不要的画好了。　
Whoever breaks the law should be punished.无论谁违反了法律都应该受到惩罚。
Whomever you invite will be welcome.你邀请的任何人都将受欢迎。　
[名师点津]　(1)whatever、whichever、who(m)ever既可引导名词性从句，又可引导让步状语从句；no matter what、no matter which、no matter who(m)只引导让步状语从句。
Whichever/No matter which dictionary you want to buy, I'll pay for it.无论你想买哪本词典，我都愿意付款。
(2)wherever (＝no matter where); whenever (＝no matter when); however (＝no matter how)一般引导让步状语从句。
However/No matter how tough the problem may be, I'll work it out by myself.
无论问题可能有多难，我都会自己解决它。
it作形式主语或形式宾语的名词性从句
(一)主语从句中以it作形式主语的四种常用句型
1．It ＋不及物动词的适当形式＋从句
It seems that ...　　　　　　　　 好像是……
It happened that ... 碰巧……
It follows that ... 由此可见……
It has turned out that ... 结果……
It seemed that he had been to Beijing before.
好像他以前去过北京。
2．It＋be＋及物动词的过去分词＋从句
It is said that ... 据说……
It is reported that ... 据报道……
It is believed that ... 人们认为……
It is hoped that ... 大家希望……
It has been proved that ... 已证明……
It is said that he has read the novel.
据说他读过这本小说。
3．It＋be＋名词(词组)＋从句
It is a fact that ... 事实是……
It is good news that ... ……是好消息。
It is a question that ... ……是个问题。
It is common knowledge that ... ……是常识。
It is a fact that smoking is a danger to health.
吸烟危害健康，这是事实。
4．It＋be＋形容词＋从句
It is necessary that ... 有必要……
It is clear that ... 很清楚……
It is (un)likely that ... 很(不太)可能……
It is important that ... 重要的是……
It is necessary that people should learn to face the reality.
人们应该学会面对现实是有必要的。
(二)宾语从句中以it作形式宾语的两种常用句型
1．带复合宾语(宾语＋宾语补足语)的句子，that引导的宾语从句经常移到句子后面，而用it作形式宾语。
We think it possible that you can finish the work today.我们认为你今天能够完成这项工作。
2．表示喜欢、憎恶等心理活动的动词或短语后习惯上先跟一个形式宾语it，再接宾语从句。如：hate、enjoy、dislike、love、don't mind、feel like、appreciate、rely on、count on、see to、take (认为)、owe等。
I take it that you will agree with us.我认为你会赞成我们的。
3Unit 2 Period 2 Learning about Language 教学设计
The activity theme of this section is to design various activities around the key words in the first text. Therefore, the activities require students to pay attention to the spelling of words. On the other hand, let students grasp the meaning of words more accurately through sentences and short texts. This kind of teaching design also helps to improve the ability of using English thinking.
Cultivating students' ability to use word formation to induce and memorize vocabulary, and the ability to use lexical chunks to express meaning.
Guide the students to think independently and use the correct form of words to complete sentences
Cultivate students' habit of using lexical chunks to express language completely, guide students to draw words in sentences quickly, pay attention to word collocation, so as to accumulate more authentic expressions
Instruct students to create sentences with the chunks.
Enable students to use the language points in the real situation or specific contexts flexibly and appropriately.
Guiding the Ss to use unit topic words and the sentence patterns in a richer context.
Step1: Think of a word that best fits each definition.
1. to remember sth
2.to accept, admit, or recognize sth or the truth/existence of sth
3. the process of changing sth or yourself to suit a new situation
4 .to make sb feel less worried or unhappy
5. a strong desire to achieve sth
6. an exam you have passed or a course you have successfully completed
7. to mention sth as an example
8 .containing many different parts and often difficult to understand
9. to be actively involved with sth
keys: 1. recall 2. acknowledge 3. adatation 4. comfort 5. ambition 6. qualification
7.cite 7. complex 8. emgage
Step2: Complete the sentence according to the Chinese meanings and the initial letters.
1. He is not _______________(成熟的）to know how to act and ____________(表现）in such occasions. (mature, behave)
2. I can’t ____________(否认）that social activities ______________(占据）too much time .(deny; take up)
3. If you care for others sincerely,____________(逐渐的） they will come to trust you, and your relationship will be ______________(增强）. (gradually; strengthened,)
4. She considered the current situation ____________(逻辑地）, and decided to be ____________(乐观的） about the outcome.（ logically, optimistic)
5. Most of the ___________(申请人）for this position were turned down, but he stood out because he was good at ____________(合作） with others. (applicants, cooperating)
6. The mother worried about her daughter who was studying abroad in totally new
s__________(环境）, but she ________________(舒适，自在）because of the fact that people there were friendly and helpful. (surroundings, take comfort in)
Step 3: Complete the passage with the correct forms of the words in the box.
ambitious recall qualification accommodation feel at home
A year ago, I came to the University of Birmingham to obtain a business ______________Since then I've been living in university_____________________ with other international students, which allows me to meet people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
The first few weeks there were absolutely overwhelming because everything was so different compared to things back home. I felt confused and lost. I also suffered from homesickness, _____________all sorts of things back home- from my mother's cooking to the neighbor's dog I used to walk.
Gradually, I adapted to my new life as an international student. I got familiar with the place- -the local shops, clubs, and parks. I made friends and became more confident in my studies day by day. I started______________in this new environment. I became more motivated, and I'm also lot more_____________ now! 1 feel that coming here was the best decision I have ever made.
How did the student’s life change when studying abroad for the first them
At first , the student felt confused and lost and suffered from homesickness. Gradually，the student adapted to the new life there as an international student.
Step4: Dictate the key words and phrases in this unit.
Part 1: key words:
1._______________________adj.复杂的；难懂的；(语法)复合的
2． n．(通过考试或学习课程取得的)资格；学历
3． vt.& vi.记起；回想起
4． n．追求的目标；夙愿；野心；抱负
5． n．(英国大学中的)助教；导师；家庭教师
6． n．适应；改编本
7． n．安慰；令人感到安慰的人或事物；舒服；安逸 vt.安慰；抚慰
8． vt.引用；引述
9． vi.参加；参与
10． n．报告；陈述；出示；拿出
11． vi.参加；参与(活动)
keys:1.complex 2. qualification 3. recall 4. ambition 5. tutor 6. adaptation 7. comfort 8. cite 9. participate 10. presentation 11. involve
Part 2: Key phrases
1． 大声地说；明确表态
2． 舒服自在；不拘束
3． (使)从事；参与
4． 参与；卷入；与……有关联
5． 建立；竖立
6． 习惯于……
7． 忍受；和……住在一起
8． . 轮流做某事
9． 属于某人自己的
10． 也；和……一样
11． 参加；参与
keys:
1.speak up 2. feel at home 3. engage in 4. get involved in 5. set up 6. get used to 7. live with 8. take turns to do sth 9. as well as 10. participate in
4Unit 2 Period 4 Using langauge（1）Listening教学设计
The theme of the listening section is "talk about Chinese language learning abroad", which focuses on Confucius Institute abroad and the influence of Chinese cultural exchange on the world.
Text analysis: Listening text is an interview. In the dialogue, the interviewee is a Chiese teacher called Aisha Kham in the Confucius Institue abroad.
Instruct students to predict the listening content by observing the pictures and to develop their prelistening prediction strategies,
Instruct students to grasp the key information and important details of the dialogue
Instruct students to express their opinions on the influence of Chinese Confucius Institute abroad and share their experiences with their peers.
Instruct students to conduct a cohensive interview talk about the relevant topic.
Instruct students to grasp the key information and important details of the dialogue.
Before listening, talk with your partner.
1.What do you know about Chinese language learning abroad
2. How do people from other countries find out about Chinese culture
keys:
1.As China has boomed, the connection between China and the rest of the world has increased. As a result, learning Chinese has become important for many people. Other people are learning Chinese because they are interested in Chinese culture.
2. By watching films, visiting China, attending a Confucius Institute, etc.
Step1: While listening:Listen to the conversation and answer the following questions.
1. Where does this conversation take place
2. Who are the people speaking
3 .What are they talking about
keys:
1. It appears to take place in a radio studio.
2. a radio host and a Chinese teacher named Aisha Khan.
3.They are talking about Chinese learning in the Confucius institute in Karachi, Pakistan.
Step2: Listen again and take notes by filling in the poster below.
Welcome to the Confucius Institute.
Learn to _____________and all about_____________________
Our institute has grown! we started with______________________but now we have many more.
It is a centre for ___________________.You can learn and practice fascinating Chinese traditions.
Knowledge of the Chinese language and culture is important because of increasing________________________. Many students go on to great jobs in_____________________.
Join us today to help break down language and____________________ and bring the world together!
keys: 1.Chinese culture 2.speak Chinese 3. a few students and teachers 4.Chinese activities 5.trade between China and Pakistan 6. Chinese companies 7. cultural barriers
Step 3: After listening:Answer the questions according to what you remember of the conversation.
1. What made Aisha feel like she was part of Ms Hu's family
2. Why did Aisha want to become a teacher
3. Why do students learning Chinese see it as beneficial to their future
keys:1.Making and eating delicious dumplings together in Ms Hu’s home made Aisha feel like she was part of her family.
2. because she wanted to carry on Ms Hu’s work.
3.Because learning Chinese would help them find good jobs at Chinese companies.
Step 4: Speaking:interviwing a person
Imagine you're interviewing a student at a Confucius Institute in another country about his or her experience. Work with a partner to brainstorm what the interviewer might ask and how the student might answer. Then role-play the interview. Use the phrases and questions in the box to help you.
We are pleased to welcome .. What was your biggest challenge Thanks for joining us. How did you overcome it Tell us more about ... What are you keen on Thanks for your time. What is the key to your success It was a pleasure talking with you. What do you feel is your biggest achievement
EXAMPLE
Example:
A: Hi, Jane. Welcome to the show!
B: Thanks for inviting me.
A: Tell us, what was your biggest challenge in learning Chinese at the beginning
B: Well, I suppose it was difficult to grasp the tones at first.
A: I bet! Did joining the Confucius Institute help overcome this problem
B: Absolutely! Getting involved with Chinese cultural activities there definitely helped a lot ...
keys:
A: Hi, Jane. Welcome to the show!
B: Thanks for inviting me.
A: Tell us, what was your biggest challenge in learning Chinese at the beginning
B: Well, I suppose it was difficult to grasp the tones at first.
A: I bet! Did joining the Confucius Institute help overcome this problem
B: Absolutely! Getting involved with Chinese cultural activities there definitely helped a lot. I got to practice my Chinese on a daily basis, and I could learn how native Chinese speakers spoke.
A: What do you feel is your biggest achievement
B: Learning Chinese characters! I have learnt about 1,500 so far. When I first started, I didn't think it was even going to be possible to learn so many, but now I find that I can read signs, menus, and even some easy newspaper articles.
A: What are you most keen on
B: I've really become keen on learning more about the Chinese culture, in particular Chinese calligraphy. As I have learnt Chinese characters, I have developed a great appreciation for their meaning. I want to explore Chinese characters by learning how to write them in a more beautiful way.
A: Finally, what do you want to say to anyone interested in learning Chinese
I have really become keen on learning more about the Chinese culture, in particular Chinese Calligraphy. As I have learnt Chinese character, I have developed a great appreciation for their meaning. I want to explore Chinese characters by learning how to write them in a more beautiful way.
A: Finally, what do you want to say to anyone interested in learning Chinese
B: I'd say, give it a shot! While some aspects may be difficult, it is quite rewarding and you will be happy that you tried.
A: Thanks for your time.
B:You're welcome.
4Unit 2 Period 5 Reading for writing 教学设计
The theme of this section is to express people's views on studying abroad. With the continuous development of Chinese economic construction, especially the general improvement of people's living standards, the number of Chinese students studying abroad at their own expense is on the rise. Many students and parents turn their attention to the world and regard studying abroad as an effective way to improve their quality, broaden their horizons and master the world's advanced scientific knowledge, which is very important for the fever of going abroad.
Studying abroad is also an important decision made by a family for their children. Therefore, it is of great social significance to discuss this issue. The theme of this section is the column discussion in the newspaper: the advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad. The discourse is about two parents' contribution letters on this issue. They respectively express their own positions. One thinks that the disadvantages outweigh the advantages, and the other thinks that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. The two parents' arguments are well founded and logical. It is worth noting that the two authors do not express their views on studying abroad from an individual point of view, but from a national or even global point of view. These two articles have the characteristics of both letters and argumentative essays
1.Guide the students to read these two articles, and understand the author's point of view and argument ideas
2.Help the students to summarize the structure and writing methods of argumentative writing, and guides students to correctly understand the advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad
3.Cultivate students' ability to analyze problems objectively, comprehensively and deeply
4. Instruct the students to write an argumentative paper with correct views and rigorous argumentation on the above problems, and use cohesive words properly in writing.
1.Guide the students to read these two articles, and understand the author's point of view and argument ideas
2. Instruct the students to write an argumentative paper with correct views and rigorous argumentation on the above problems, and use cohesive words properly in writing.
Step1: Lead in by raising some inspiring questions concerning going abroad
What do you think of studying abroad
In my opinion…;as far as I know…;Personally…
Step2: Ask students to read the passage and underline each writer’s main points. Then make the reasons for their opinions.
Studying abroad: Is it a good or bad idea
Wang Li Zhang Yi
main points Disadvantages for youths are greater Advantages are much greater.
reasons 1.Costly tuition fees and living expenses.2.Tremendous pressure3.Different approaches to teaching and learning can be as a shock4. Studying in China has a great future 1.Personal growth.2.The increased chance for cultural exchange.3.Provide a great opportunity to contribute to the development of our motherland.4.Help to build character and increase people’s understanding of cultural diversity.
Step 3: Read it again to underline all the connectors in the text and then use connectors below to rewrite the following sentences.
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. As a result, young people with language skills and strong cultural awareness are needed.
Learning tipWhen you write an argumentative piece, use connecting phrases to lead readers through your process of reading. Good logical connectors will help your audience understand your points clearly.
keys:
1.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.
2. Studying abroad can put great pressure on young people. For instance, they may feel lonely and miss their families.
3. Studying abroad will give students a good education. Besides, 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.As a result, young people with language skills and strong cultural awareness are needed.
Step 4: Ask studentst o discuss the following questions to foster their critical thinking competence.
Which parent would you like to side with And why
keys：
I would like to favor the first parent. Because studying abroad is too costly for my family. Additionally, our country’s high education is as good as the foreign education and even much better in some fields. If I am an excellent learner, then I can be further educated in my motherland and attain a good job career in the future.
Step 5: Writing instructions
How to write the augmentative letters
本模块要求写一篇正反观点对比类议论文，写作时应注意下面几点：
1．主体结构：本文可分为三部分：
1)开头部分：论点的提出；
2)第二部分：使用论据来论证论点；
3)第三部分：得出结论或提出解决问题的措施或建议。
2．主体时态：常用一般现在时。
3．主体人称：议论文常用第三人称。
【常用句式】
1．引出讨论话题
(1)Recently...had a heated discussion about whether...or not.
(2)There have been many reports of...
(3)People hold different opinions about...
(4)The reasons for that are as follows.
2．对比双方观点及陈述理由
(1)表达支持的：
Some people think it...；Some are in favour of...；Some support...；The majority of them think...；Many of them are for...；There are many advantages of...；...play an important part in...；...be of vital significance...；...benefit a lot from...
(2)表达反对的：
But I disagree；Others are against...；Some hold the different view that...；There are also some disadvantages of...
(3)承接词汇：
firstly；secondly；besides；in addition；what's more；furthermore；in a word；in short；even worse...
(4)引出另一方的转折词汇：
however；on the other hand；while；on the contrary；whereas...
(5)表明作者的看法及理由：
in my opinion；in my view；Personally，I think...；Taking everything into consideration，we should make good use of...；Only in this way can we do...
Practice:
假如你是李华，你的英国笔友John将以"背包旅行"的方式来游览你的城市，以更好地了解这个城市。请你根据以下要点用英语给他写一封信。
1.背包旅行的好处(至少两点);2.结合自己的经历说明注意事项。
注意:
1. 词数80左右;
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇:背包旅行backpacking
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Dear John,
Welcome to China for further study. Knowing that you will go backpacking in our city, I am so happy.
Firstly, it is cheap and convenient for a student with a map of the city. Secondly, you can be more familiar with this city soon. ①On the way, you will come across many local people and witness the cultures and customs here, thus improving your Chinese studies. Last weekend, my backpacking brought me a lot of fun. I also enjoyed being together with my friends. ②Most importantly, this experience told me being a backpacker definitely is not an easy thing and we must be well prepared before we set off.
If you have any trouble, I will offer you timely help.
Yours sincerely ，
Li Hua
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