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E2 Unit2 Bridging Cultures
Using Language: Studying Abroad: Is It a Good or a Bad Idea?
Motto: The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page. —Saint Augustine
世界是一本书,不旅行的人只能读到其中的一页。——圣奥古斯丁
I. Learning aims
1. Understand the opinions of two parents about studying abroad and the reasons.
2. Analyze the structure and language feature of an argumentative letter.
II. Learning guidance and tests
Learning guidance
Tests
1. Lead-in
1. Watch a short video: An interview about studying abroad.
2. Skimming
Task1: Read the passage quickly and get the general idea of the passage.
The passage mainly tells us that two parents-Wang Li (a mother) and Zhang Yi (a father) share their opinions about______________.
Task2: Read Wang Li’s letter and match the main idea of each paragraph.
Para. 1 A.Suffering from culture shock.
Para. 2 B.Thinking carefully about studying abroad.
Para. 3 C.More disadvantages than advantages.
Para. 4 D.Great economic pressure.
Para. 5 E.Benefits of studying at home.
Task3: Read Zhang Yi’s letter and match the main idea of each paragraph.
Para. 1 A.To develop our country.
Para. 2 B.More cultural exchange.
Para. 3 C.Studying abroad is worthwhile.
Para. 4 D.Studying abroad has greater advantages.
Para. 5 E.Studying abroad is personal growth.
3. Scanning
Task 1: Read the text again and fill in the blanks.
Persons
Opinions
Reasons
Wang Li
Disadvantages
are greater.
①__________pressure and the pressure of ②__________
Studying in China can also make young people ③__________
Zhang Yi
Advantages
are greater.
④ personal _________ and the increased chance for
⑤______________
a great opportunity to⑥________________________________
Task 2 Read the text carefully and choose the best answer.
1.According to Wang Li, in the number of people studying abroad. ( )
A. there is a big and sudden increase B. t