1、STUDYING ABROAD:IS IT A GOOD OR A BAD IDEA?Unit 2 Using LanguageLearning objectivesAfter this lesson,you will be able to 1.Understand the opinions of parents about studying abroad and the reasons.2.Analyze the structure and language feature of an argumentative letter.3.Write your own argumentative a
2、rticle on studying abroad.4.Employ some connectors and sentence patterns to perfect your writing.Do you think its necessary to study abroad?And why?阅读理解阅读理解（根据课文内容选择正确答案）1.What is Wang Lis attitude to studying abroad in the first letter?A.Supportive.B.Doubtful.C.Disapproval.D.Objective.2.In Wang Lis
3、 opinion，the advantage of studying abroad is _.A.bearing great economic pressureB.facing unfamiliar environmentC.having great potential benefitsD.experiencing the culture shock3.Zhang Yi thinks that students studying abroad can_.A.become more dependentB.get less chance for cultural exchangeC.lose a
4、global perspectiveD.develop organisational skill4.What can we learn from the two letters?A.Students studying abroad dont need to learn how to live in a new environment.B.Studying abroad helps to increase peoples understanding of cultural diversity.C.Students studying abroad cant encounter problems w
5、ith personal safety.D.Studying abroad helps students to speak excellent English in a few years.课文预习自测课文预习自测The text type：Argumentative letterPre-readingSkim the passage and answer:What is the text type?State a conclusion(Para.5)State an opinion(Para.1)Give reasons and evidence(Para.2-4)(supporting i
6、deas)Argumentative lettersPre-writingPre-writing02PredictionLook at the title and guess what will be talked in the text.The advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad.Pre-readingSalutation(称呼称呼)Main bodyComplimentary close（结尾敬语）（结尾敬语）SignatureThe typical symbols of a letterStructure for an argu
7、mentationOpinionSupporting reasons/evidenceConclusionPersonsOpinionsReasonsWang LiDisadvantages are greater.pressure and the pressure of Studying in China can also make young people.Zhang YiAdvantages are greater.and the increased chance for a great opportunity to Read the text again and fill in the
8、 blanks.economicstudying abroadhave a great futurecultural exchangecontribute to the development of our motherlandpersonal growthWhile-readingHow to write an argumentative letter?Opinionreason 1reason 2reason 3A question/factconnectors 衔接衔接词词Underline the connectors used in these two letters and thi
9、nk about their meanings.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 allin conclusion/summary,generally speaking Restating:i
10、n other words,that is to say,that meansConnectors 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 asStart with a fact or questionState your opinionState
11、a conclusionGive supporting reasons and evidence Connectors Expressing opinionPoint of view in my opinion,I think,Summary all in all,to sum up,Restating that meansConnectors Expressing reasons or evidenceListing to begin with,Cause&effect becauseGiving examples for exampleas far as I know,personally
12、,as far as I am concernedin short,in conclusion,in summary,in briefin other words,that is to say what s more,besides,moreover,in addition,furthermoreas,so,thus,due to,thanks to,therefore,as a result for instance,such asDiscuss the following questions with your partner.1 What are some other advantage
13、s 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
14、abroad is the opportunity to meet new lifelong friends from different cultural backgrounds.DiscussionDiscuss 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 Lis perspective is too narrow.Yes，there are
15、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.DiscussionPPT模板 http:/ to write a letter of suggestion to express your opinionThe advantages of lear
16、ning Chinese in ChinaThe advantages of learning Chinese in Canada experience the unique Chinese culture be in the perfect language environment make friends do not have to spend time adapting to different cultures save living costs Brainstorming Start with a question or a fact.State an opinion.Give r
17、easons and evidence to support an opinion State a conclusion.By Analyzing the argumentative letters,the structure of the passage can be arranged as follows:Mark the parts of the argument in the letters.建议信是向收信人就某事提出自己的建议或忠告的一种文体。建议信要给出写信的原因、建议的内容、提出建议的理由,而且提出的建议要合情合理,同时语气一定要得体,既要委婉礼貌,又要有说服力。Checklis
18、tStructureIs your opinion clear enough？Is the main body logical and persuasive?Is the conclusion clear?ContentDoes the message tell the reasons clearly?LanguageAre connectors used properly?Are there any spelling or grammatical errors?Is the tense used correctly?Is the handwriting neat enough?(Simple
19、 present tense)Dear David,Delighted to know that you are learning Chinese,Im writing to suggest that you should learn it in China.Though your parents hope you can keep them company,I think it would be better to learn Chinese in China.To begin with,you can be in the perfect language environment,enabl
20、ing you to practice your spoken Chinese wherever you are.Whats more,not only can you make some friends,but also you can experience the unique Chinese culture,which will broaden your horizons.All in all,I hope you find my suggestions useful.Looking forward to your early reply.Yours,Li HuaDear David,I
21、 am very glad to know that you are learning Chinese.Indeed,there are many ways to learn Chinese well.If you come to China to learn Chinese,the perfect language environment will make you learn faster and better.Many people hold this view,me included.As to your parents,they want you to study Chinese i
22、n Canada,maybe because they don t want you to leave them too far.My opinion is that you should come to China to learn Chinese,so that you can not only learn authentic Chinese,but also experience the unique Chinese culture.I hope you can persuade your parents to let you come to China.In that case,I will help you learn Chinese.Yours,Li HuaThank you
