Unit2 Bridging Cultures 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

Unit 2 Bridging cultures reading for writing One belt and one road initiative Studying abroad: Is it a good or a bad idea? What’s your opinion? And why? reading tasks Read for basic information 1.Where are the two passages from? 2.Who are the writers? 3.What topic are they talking about? A local newspaper. Wang Li: mother of twin girls; Zhang Yi: father of one boy. Studying abroad: Is it a good or a bad idea? Read for structure 正文(body) 信尾客套语(complimentary close) 署名(signature) 称呼(salution) Read for details: read the body parts and complete the chart. Para Argument chain Letter 1 (Body part) Letter 2 (Body part) 1 Introducing the topic Main point 2 Reason 1 3 Reason 2 4 Reason 3 5 Conclusion Fact: dramatic increase in the number of people studying abroad Question: Is studying abroad a good idea or not? The disadvantages are greater. The advantages are much greater. great economic pressure personal growth tremendous pressure tremendous pressure: unfamiliar environment, limited language skills, not mature, safety problems, different approaches to teachingand learning chance for cultural exchange great future for young people studying in China great opportunity to contribute to the development of our motherland should consider the disadvantages This life-changing experience is worthwhile. Linking words Point of view: in my opinion; as far as I know; as far as I am concerned personally (speaking) Summary: in short; to sum up; all in all; in conclusion / summary generally speaking Restating: in other words; that is to say that means Listing: to begin with; what is more; besides; moreover; in addition Cause & effect: because; as; so; thus; therefore; as a result Giving examples: for example; for instance; such as Expressing opinions Expressing reasons or evidence words and expressions 1.to begin with最初 2.economic pressure经济压力 3.tuition fees学费 4.end up doing sth.以...告终 5.cost sb. an arm and a leg花费某人很多钱 6.tremendous pressure巨大的压力 7.be not mature enough t