Unit 2 Reading for writing 课件-2023-2024学年高中英语人教版（2019）选择性必修第二册

STUDYING ABROAD: IS IT A GOOD OR A BAD IDEA? Unit 2 Using Language 1 Learning aims: 1.To master the key points of two letters; 2.To understand the key sentence structures; 3.To observe the structure of two letters. Do you think it’s necessary to study abroad? And why? Pre-reading Skim for text type Text type Salutation complimentary Close Two Letters body Narrative (记叙文) Argumentative(议论文) Expository(说明文) Read for title title In the past few decades, there has 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. 过去几十年里，出国留学的人数急剧增长。虽然出国留学能带来很多好处，但我认为对年轻人来说是弊大于利。 in/over /during the past /last few decades 过去几十年里 作时间状语 句子要使用现在完成时态 类似的时间状语：recently; so far; up to now; until now; since then 等 a dramatic increase in... 在某方面的急剧增长 studying abroad 出国留学 作后置定语 但第二句中的studying abroad 作主语 there be 句型现在完成时 Read for content STUDYING ABROAD: IS IT A GOOD OR BAD IDEA? Para 1 1. What is the topic sentence? 2. How does the author state her opinion? fact main point 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 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. 首先，许多留学生面临着巨大的经济压力，这意味着并非每个人都能出国留学。国外的学费和生活开销比国内昂贵得多，大部分家庭最终可能要花费一大笔钱。而在中国读书则更加方便，而且省钱。 to begin with 首先 =to start with; first of all ; firstly end up doing 以做...结束 end up with sth 以...结束（方式） cost an arm and a leg 花一大笔钱 动名词作主语 学费和生活费 Read for content Para 2 reason 1 evidence What is the topic sentence? Another important factor to consider is the tremendous pressure that comes with studying abroad. Students must learn how to live in an unfamiliar environment with limited language skills. Some may stru