内容正文:
Reading for Writing
Express your opinions on
studying abroad
Disscuss: advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad
gain a good education
see a
bigger world
improve language skills
come across “culture shock”
suffer from
homesickness
have economic pressure
advantages
disadvantages
Do you think it's necessary to study abroad?
Why or why not?
Leading in
1.Skim the passage and answer
Pre-reading
1.Where are the two passages from?
2.Who are the writers?
3.What topic are they talking about?
4.What is the text type of the two letters?
From local newspapers .
Parents .
Is studying abroad a good or bad idea?
Argumentative letters.
3
2.Skim the passage quickly and work out the structure.
How do you work out?
Signposts (标识性语言)
Logical words
①
②
③
④
⑤
①
②
③
④
⑤
①
②
③
④
⑤
3.Learn about the steps.
Start with a fact or question
State an opinion
Give supporting reasons and evidence
State a conclusion
While Reading
1.Read for the content
try to find out the required information in the following forms.
Letter A: It start with a : In the past few decades, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of people studying abroad.
Opinion Para.1 main point
reasons and
supporting details Para.2 reason1
Para.3 reason2
Para.4 reason3
Conclusion Para.5 summary
fact
the disadvantages for young people are greater.
the great economic pressure
tremendous pressure.
a great future for young people studying in China
studying abroad has its disadvantages
Unfamiliar environment, limited language skills, not mature, safety problems , different approaches to teaching and learning
Letter B: It start with a __ : Is studying abroad a good idea or not?
Opinion Para.1 main point
reasons and
supporting details Para.2 reason1
Para.3 reason2
Para.4 reason3
Conclusion Para.5 summary
question
the advantages are much greater.
personal growth
the increased chance for cultural exchange
a great opportunity to contribute to the de