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Using language
Express your opinions on studying abroad
Unit 2 BRIDGING CULTURE
To read and understand the two argumentative letters.
To learn the structure of an argumentative letter.
To be able to express your opinions about studying abroad.
Reading
A local newspaper has invited parents to share their opinions about studying abroad. Read these two letters, thinking:
1.Where are the two passages from
2.Who are the writers
3.What topic are they talking about
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
Reading
Underline each writer’s main points. Then mark the reasons for their opinions.
main point
reasons
Reading
Underline each writer’s main points. Then mark the reasons for their opinions.
main point
reasons
Reading
Read the first letter and find some details to support the writer’s opinion.
1. Economic pressure: ____________、________________
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
Tuition fees
living expenses
Reading
Read the first letter and find some details to support the writer’s opinion.
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.
Reading
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
Reading
Read the second letter and find some details to support the writer’s opinion.
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.
Post-reading
Read the letters again and then use the connectors in the box to rewrite the sentences below.
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.
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.
Post-reading
Read the letters again and then use the connectors in the box to rewrite the sentences below.
as a result, besides, for instance, that is to say
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.
Post-reading
Read the letters again and then use the connectors in the box to rewrite the sentences below.
as a result, besides, for instance, that is to say
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.
Post-reading
Read the letters again and then use the connectors in the box to rewrite the sentences below.
as a result, besides, for instance, that is to say
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.
Post-reading
Read the letters again and then use the connectors in the box to rewrite the sentences below.
After reading the two letters. Can you find the synonyms (近义词) of the four connectors
as a result
besides
for instance
that is to say
therefore
in addition
for example
that means
Post-reading
Discuss the following questions with your partner.
1 What are some other advantages or disadvantages of studying abroad that were not mentioned in the letters
One disadvantage of studying abroad is that 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. One advantage of studying abroad is the opportunity to meet new lifelong friends from different cultural backgrounds.
Post-reading
Discuss the following questions with your partner.
2 Which parent would you probably side with Why
I would probably side with Zhang Yi because I think Wang Li’s perspective is too narrow. Yes, there are possible disadvantages with studying abroad, but Chinese students are smart and strong enough to overcome these. Meanwhile, the rewards for studying abroad are much greater than any of the disadvantages.
Post-reading
What is the text type of these two passages
Letters or argumentative writings.
A Start with a question or a fact.
B State an opinion.
C Give reasons and evidence to support an opinion.
D State a conclusion.
Analyse the argumentative letters.
1 Mark the parts of the argument in the letters.
Post-reading
2 Underline the connectors in the letters.
although, to begin with, that means, in addition, while, as, to sum up, so
Letters from Wang Li
but, in my opinion, as, for example, because, thus, finally, such as, therefore, all in all, while
Letters from Zhang Yi
Post-reading
2 Then study the words in the boxes 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
Post-reading
2 Then study the words in the boxes below.
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
Language points
1 a dramatic increase
2 living expenses
3 the tremendous pressure
4 one cannot deny the fact that
5 gain a global perspective
6 improve your general competence
7 from different angles
8 cultural awareness
不可否认
急剧增加
生活开销
巨大的压力
获得全球视野
提升综合能力
从不同的角度
文化意识

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