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STUDYING ABROAD:
IS IT A GOOD OR A BAD IDEA
Unit 2 Using Language
These years, more and more students are choosing to study abroad.
Pre-reading
Do you think it’s necessary to study abroad
Why or why not
Pre-reading
YES
NO
good education resources
develop international view
improve independence
culture shock
the cost of studying abroad
your own security
What is the text type of these two passages
Argumentative letter
Pre-reading
Skim the passage and answer:
1.Where are the two passages from
2.Who are the writers
3. What topic are they talking about
4. What is the main point of each letter
5. What are the reasons for their opinions
Pre-reading
Skim the passage and answer:
4. What is the main point of each letter
5. What are the reasons for their opinions
Another important factor...tremendous pressure.
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Letter from Wang Li
Main point
Reason 1
Reason 2
Reason 3
Conclusion
The disadvantages are greater.
To begin with....great economic pressure.
Another important factor...tremendous pressure.
A final point ... great future for young people studying in China.
To sum up,... studying abroad has its disadvantages....
Another important factor...tremendous pressure.
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Letter from Zhang Yi
Main point
Reason 1
Reason 2
Reason 3
Conclusion
The advantages are greater.
The first advantage....personal growth.
Another advantage.... chance for
cultural exchange.
Finally, studying abroad provides .... development of our motherland.
All in all,... studying abroad is worthwhile.
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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.
→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.
课文原句：That means studying abroad is just not possible for everyone.
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2. Studying abroad can put great pressure on young people. They may feel lonely and miss their families.
→Studying abroad can put great pressure on young people.For instance, they may feel lonely and miss their families.
课文原句：For example, you will certainly become more independent because you will have to deal with all kinds of difficulties by yourself.
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3. Studying abroad will give students a good education. It also helps them to gain a global perspective.
→Studying abroad will give students a good education.Besides, it also helps them to gain a global perspective.
课文原句：In addition, different approaches to teaching and learning may come as a shock to many students.
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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.
→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.
课文原句：Therefore, China needs more talented young people with a global perspective who are highly competent with languages, have leadership and organisational skills, ang have strong cultural awareness.
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What are some other advantages or disadvantages of studying abroad that were not mentioned in the letters.
Disadvantage:
Not all students are suited to it. Some students will never gain the needed language ability or may not get the most from an unfamiliar teaching approach.
Advantage:
The opportunity to meet new lifelong friends from different cultural backgrounds.
Discussion
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
Read for langauge: Connectors
Mark the parts of the argument in the letters.
Start with a fact or question
State your opinion
State a conclusion
Give supporting reasons and evidence
Learn about connectors
Underline the connectors in the letters. Then study the words below.
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
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
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