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Unit 2 BRIDGING CULTURES — Period 3 Using language After this class, you will be able to: 1. know the structure of an argumentative letter; 2. learn to use connectors to make the argumentative essay in a logical order; 3.enrich the expressions about studying abroad; 4.express their own opinions on studying abroad; Learning Aims 2 2 Thinking These years some students are choosing to study abroad . Do you think it is necessary to study abroad? Why or why not? Group discussion for writing Is it necessary to study abroad? Skim the passage and answer: What is the text type? Pre-reading 5 Read for text type Skim the title and the passage quickly. What is the text type of this passage? Greeting Body Close Argumentative letters ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ Structure ? Signposts (标识性语言) Logical words Read for structure Skim the passage quickly and work out the structure. One should think about all these disadvantages of studying abroad. Skimming for the main structure The letter by Wang Li Part 1(Para.1) Come straight to the point: The author’s opinion -The _ of studying abroad are greater. Part 2(Paras.2~4) Supporting arguments (1) Reason 1: To begin with... (2) Reason 2: Another important factor... (3) Reason 3: A final point... Part 3 (Para.5) Draw a conclusion disadvantages While-reading 8 The life-changing experience of studying abroad is worthwhile. Part 1(Para.1) Come straight to the point: The author’s opinion Part 2(Paras.2~4) Supporting arguments Part 3(Para.5) Draw a conclusion -The _ of studying abroad are much greater. (1) Reason 1: The first advantage... (2) Reason 2: Another advantage... (3) Reason 3: Finally... The letter by Zhang Yi advantages Skimming for the main structure While-reading 9 Read for details Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions. 1. What is Wang Li’s point? 2. How does Wang Li develop her point? Paragraph 1: In the past few decades, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of people studying abroad. Although studying abroad can