内容正文:
Unit 2 Bridging Cultures
STUDYING ABROAD:
IS IT A GOOD OR A BAD IDEA?
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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.
A local newspaper has invited parents to share their opinions about studying abroad.
Argumentative letters
Genre(体裁):
T: 体裁→good/bad→各自的观点是什么?
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Persons Opinions Reasons
Wang
Li Disadvantages
are greater. pressure and the pressure of
Studying in China can also make young people
.
Zhang
Yi Advantages
are greater. and the increased chance for
a great opportunity to
Read the text again and fill in the blanks.
economic
studying abroad
have a great future
cultural exchange
contribute to the development of our motherland
personal growth
While-reading
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Argumentative letters
Conclusion (Para. 5)
Topic and Statement (Para. 1)
Body (Para. 2-4)
[supporting ideas]
The structure of the two letters
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Read these two letters and underline each writer’s main points. Then mark the reasons for their opinions.
T: 以及结论。
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Salutation(称呼)
Main body
Complimentary close
Signature
What are the typical symbols of a letter?
Letter from Wang Li (mother of twin girls)
Main point
Although studying abroad can bring great benefits, I think the disadvantages for young people are greater.
Reasons
Great economic pressure.
The tremendous pressure that comes with studying abroad.
While studying abroad does have potential benefits, young people who study in China also have a great future to look forward to!
adj. =great=enormous
中心论点:必须清晰明了,不能拖泥带水。
T: 各自的观点(main ideas)是如何引入的?
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Letter from Zhang Yi (father of one boy)
Main point
Reasons
There are certainly disadvantages, but in my opinion, the advantages are much greater.
Personal growth.
The increased chance for cultural exchange.
It provides a great opportunity to contribute to the development of o