Unit 2 Using Language 写作课件 -2022-2023学年高中英语人教版（2019）选择性必修第二册

Using Language Unit 2 BRIDGING CULTURES Learning objectives After 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 article on studying abroad. 4. Employ some connectors and sentence patterns to perfect your writing. Are you familiar with the photo below? From 1872 to 1875 the government of China’s Qing Dynasty sent successively four batches of students totaling 120 to study in the United States. As they had access to advanced Western technology, these students later became the pioneers in China’s industries of mining, railway and telegraph. Among them appeared the earliest presidents of Tsinghua University and Tianjin University, the first diplomats, and the first premier of the Republic of China. Why did the government do that? What happened to these students after they finished their study? China’s Ministry of Education (MOE) declared that over 662 thousand Chinese studied abroad in 2018. The number of Chinese students studying abroad increased in the past decade and seemed to continue rising. The number in 2019 was 703,500, an increase of 41,500 compared to that in 2018. Is studying abroad really a good idea? STUDYING ABROAD: IS IT A GOOD OR A BAD IDEA? What’s the main idea of the passage on P20? The advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad. Salutation(称呼) Main body Complimentary close Signature What are the typical symbols of a letter? A local newspaper has invited parents to share their opinions about studying abroad. Read these two letters and underline: 1. The main point of each letter; 2. The reasons for their opinions. Main point: … I think the disadvantages (of studying abroad) for young people are greater. Reasons: To begin with, many students who study abroad face great economic pressure. Another important factor to consider is the tremendous pressure that comes wit