1、Study Abroad:Study Abroad:Is it a good or a Bad idea?Is it a good or a Bad idea?X2U2 Reading for writingX2U2 Reading for writingMotivatingQ:Do you think it is necessary to study abroad?Why or why not?Dear Till,How is everything going?Faced with so challenging a problem now,Im have no alternative but
2、 to turn to you for help.What bothers me is that I am at a loss whether I should study abroad or not.To be honest,I am eager and willing to continue my studies abroad upon graduation to improve my knowledge on both academic and personal level.However,my parents are opposed to my choice,insisting tha
3、t Chinese students inadequate English proficiency,unfamiliarity with the foreign culture,lack of appropriate study skills or strategies,academic learning anxiety,low social self-efficacy,financial difficulties and separation from family and friends are severe problems.What should I do?Can you give m
4、e some advice?I would be very grateful if you could take the trouble to help me deal with the problem.Your,Li HuaEnablingsalutationbodycomplementary closesignatureReading for text type What is the structure of a letter?Is the text just a letter?Enabling Dear Editor,In the past few decades,there has
5、been a dramatic increase in the number of people studying abroad.Although studying abroad can bring great benefits,I think the disadvantages for young people are greater.To begin with,many students who study abroad face great economic pressure.That means studying abroad is just not possible for ever
6、yone.Tuition fees and living expenses are much more expensive than at home and could end up costing most families an arm and a leg.Studying in China is much more convenient and can help save money.Another important factor to consider is the tremendous pressure that comes with studying abroad.Student
7、s must learn how to live in an unfamiliar environment with limited language skills.Some may struggle and suffer from culture shock when learning how to behave in new surroundings.Other students are not mature enough to handle the challenges by themselves and may become depressed.Some students might
8、even encounter problems with personal safety.In addition,different approaches to teaching and learning may come as a shock to many students.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
9、!As China has boomed.the educational environment has improved significantly,with many great universities now available.They have great facilities and outstanding professors,helping to educate young people who will contribute to the economy and further strengthen our country.To sum up,one cannot deny
10、 the fact that studying abroad has its disadvantages,so when you think about studying abroad you should consider these many factors.Kind regards,Wang Li（mother of twin girls）statement reason conclusionReading for structure Enabling Dear Editor,In the past few decades,there has been a dramatic increa
11、se in the number of people studying abroad.Although studying abroad can bring great benefits,I think the disadvantages for young people are greater.To begin with,many students who study abroad face great economic pressure.That means studying abroad is just not possible for everyone.Tuition fees and
12、living expenses are much more expensive than at home and could end up costing most families an arm and a leg.Studying in China is much more convenient and can help save money.Another important factor to consider is the tremendous pressure that comes with studying abroad.Students must learn how to li
13、ve in an unfamiliar environment with limited language skills.Some may struggle and suffer from culture shock when learning how to behave in new surroundings.Other students are not mature enough to handle the challenges by themselves and may become depressed.Some students might even encounter problem
14、s with personal safety.In addition,different approaches to teaching and learning may come as a shock to many students.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!As China has boomed.t
15、he educational environment has improved significantly,with many great universities now available.They have great facilities and outstanding professors,helping to educate young people who will contribute to the economy and further strengthen our country.To sum up,one cannot deny the fact that studyin
16、g abroad has its disadvantages,so when you think about studying abroad you should consider these many factors.Kind regards,Wang Li（mother of twin girls）statement+reason+conclusionstatement+reason+conclusionstatement+reason+conclusionReading for structure Enablingsalutationbodycomplementary closesign
17、aturestatement reasonconclusion Reading for structure Enabling Dear Editor,Is studying abroad a good idea or not?There are certainly disadvantages,but in my opinion,the advantages are much greater.As I always tell my son,there are no great difficulties for a person who is brave,optimistic,and willin
18、g to work hard!The first advantage of studying abroad is personal growth.The education you gain and the experiences you have will change you for the better.For example,you will certainly become more independent because you will have to deal with all kinds of difficulties by yourself.Studying abroad
19、also helps you to gain a global perspective and improve your general competence.Another advantage is the increased chance for cultural exchange.Chinese students can be seen as cultural envoys promoting friendship between nations.International students in China also bring their colourful cultures her
20、e.Cooperating with people from diverse cultural backgrounds helps us view the world from different angles and thus gives us more insight into our own culture.Finally,studying abroad provides a great opportunity to contribute to the development of our motherland.Chinas global outlook,with projects su
21、ch as the Belt and Road Initiative,has helped us make connections across the world.Therefore,China needs more talented young people with a global perspective who are highly competent with languages.have leadership and organisational skills,and have strong cultural awareness.Students who study abroad
22、 will develop such skills and abilities,and these in turn will provide them with better career opportunities.All in all,studying abroad helps to build character and increase peoples understanding of cultural diversity while strengthening China and building a shared future for all.I think this life-c
23、hanging experience is certainly worthwhile,and I hope my child will study abroad in the future.Sincerely yours,Zhang Yi(father of one boy)Reading for language Which sentence persuaded you and why?Enabling Dear Editor,In the past few decades,there has been a dramatic increase in the number of people
24、studying abroad.Although studying abroad can bring great benefits,I think the disadvantages for young people are greater.To begin with,many students who study abroad face great economic pressure.That means studying abroad is just not possible for everyone.Tuition fees and living expenses are much mo
25、re expensive than at home and could end up costing most families an arm and a leg.Studying in China is much more convenient and can help save money.Another important factor to consider is the tremendous pressure that comes with studying abroad.Students must learn how to live in an unfamiliar environ
26、ment with limited language skills.Some may struggle and suffer from culture shock when learning how to behave in new surroundings.Other students are not mature enough to handle the challenges by themselves and may become depressed.Some students might even encounter problems with personal safety.In a
27、ddition,different approaches to teaching and learning may come as a shock to many students.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!As China has boomed.the educational environment
28、has improved significantly,with many great universities now available.They have great facilities and outstanding professors,helping to educate young people who will contribute to the economy and further strengthen our country.To sum up,one cannot deny the fact that studying abroad has its disadvanta
29、ges,so when you think about studying abroad you should consider these many factors.Kind regards,Wang Li（mother of twin girls）Reading for language Which sentence persuaded you and why?ProducingConclude Wang Lis and Zhang Yis opinions ProducingWrite a letter to Li Hua who is awaiting our reply AssessingBlackboard designThanks for listening!Thanks for listening!
