内容正文:
Bridging Cultures Using Language
Studying Abroad: Is It a Good or Bad Idea?
【学习目标】
1. To know different opinions about studying abroad;
2. To analyse the structure of the two letters and to identify signpost and connectors;
3.To know how to write a passage about your own opinion of studying abroad.
【重点难点】
1.To know different opinions about studying abroad;
2.To know how to write an argumentative essay about the pros and cons of studying abroad..
【课前预习】
studying abroad bring great benefits
to begin with _ face great economic pressure
end up doing cost an arm and a leg
save money tremendous pressure
suffer from culture shock
be mature(adj.) enough to do sth handle the challenges
by oneself encounter problem
potential benefits have a great future to look forward to
as china has boomed contribute to
strengthen our country personal growth
change sb for the better deal with
gain a global perspective improve general competence
cooperate with sb view the world from different angles
give us more insight into our own culture
1. Lead-in
These years, more and more students are choosing to study abroad. Do you think it is necessary to study abroad? Why or why not?
2. Skim Reading: Read the text quickly and answer the questions:
1) Where are the two passages from? Who are the writers?
What topic are they talking a