Unit 2 Bridging Cultures Using Language 课件-2025-2026学年高中英语人教版选择性必修第二册

Using language Express your opinions on studying abroad Unit 2 BRIDGING CULTURE To read and understand the two argumentative letters. To learn the structure of an argumentative letter. To be able to express your opinions about studying abroad. Lead-in Watch a video about the Belt and one Road which enhance the interaction in the world Reading A local newspaper has invited parents to share their opinions about studying abroad. Read these two letters, thinking: 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? Reading Underline each writer’s main points. Then mark the reasons for their opinions. main point reasons Reading Underline each writer’s main points. Then mark the reasons for their opinions. main point reasons Reading Read the first letter and find some details to support the writer’s opinion. 1. Economic pressure: ____________、________________ 2. The tremendous pressure that comes with studying abroad: An unfamiliar environment Limited language skills Culture shock Not mature enough to handle the challenges by themselves Personal safety Different approaches to teaching and learning Tuition fees living expenses Reading Read the first letter and find some details to support the writer’s opinion. 3. People who study in China also have a great future to look forward to: As China has boomed, the educational environment has improved significantly, with many great universities now available. 4. Conclusion: One should consider the disadvantages. Reading Read the second letter and find some details to support the writer’s opinion. 1. Personal growth: Become more independent Gain a global perspective and improve your general competence 2. Chance for cultural exchange: Promote friendship between nations View the world from different angles and gives us more insight into our own culture Reading Read the second letter and find some details to support the writer’s opinion. 3. Provide a great opportunity to contribute to the development of our motherland: China needs more talented young people with a global perspective who are highly competent with language, have leadership and organisational skills, and have strong cultural awareness Better career opportunities are provided 4. Conclusion: This life-changing experience is worthwhile. Post-reading Read the letters again and then use the connectors in the box to rewrite the sentences below. as a result, besides, for instance, that is to say 1 Students who want to study abroad must consider their parents’ budget. They should think about whether they can afford the costs of studying overseas. Students who want to study abroad must consider their parents’ budget. That is to say, they should think about whether they can afford the costs of studying overseas. Post-reading Read the letters again and then use the connectors in the box to rewrite the sentences below. as a result, besides, for instance, that is to say 2 Studying abroad can put great pressure on young people. They may feel lonely and miss their families. Studying abroad can put great pressure on young people. For instance, they may feel lonely and miss their families. Post-reading Read the letters again and then use the connectors in the box to rewrite the sentences below. as a result, besides, for instance, that is to say 3 Studying abroad will give students a good education. It also helps them to gain a global perspective. Studying abroad will give students a good education. Besides, It also helps them to gain a global perspective. Post-reading Read the letters again and then use the connectors in the box to rewrite the sentences below. as a result, besides, for instance, that is to say 4 Global development strategies help to make connections between China and the rest of the world. Young people with language skills and strong cultural awareness are needed. Global development strategies help to make connections between China and the rest of the world. As a result, young people with language skills and strong cultural awareness are needed. Post-reading Read the letters again and then use the connectors in the box to rewrite the sentences below. After reading the two letters. Can you find the synonyms (近义词) of the four connectors? as a result besides for instance that is to say therefore in addition for example that means Post-reading Discuss the following questions with your partner. 1 What are some other advantages or disadvantages of studying abroad that were not mentioned in the letters? One disadvantage of studying abroad is that not all students are suited to it. Some students will never gain the needed language ability or may not get the most from an unfamiliar teaching approach. One advantage of studying abroad is the opportunity to meet new lifelong friends from different cultural backgrounds. Post-reading Discuss the following questions with your partner. 2 Which parent would you probably side with? Why? I would probably side with Zhang Yi because I think Wang Li’s perspective is too narrow. Yes, there are possible disadvantages with studying abroad, but Chinese students are smart and strong enough to overcome these. Meanwhile, the rewards for studying abroad are much greater than any of the disadvantages. Post-reading What is the text type of these two passages? Letters or argumentative writings. A Start with a question or a fact. B State an opinion. C Give reasons and evidence to support an opinion. D State a conclusion. Analyse the argumentative letters. 1 Mark the parts of the argument in the letters. Post-reading 2 Underline the connectors in the letters. although, to begin with, that means, in addition, while, as, to sum up, so Letters from Wang Li but, in my opinion, as, for example, because, thus, finally, such as, therefore, all in all, while Letters from Zhang Yi Post-reading 2 Then study the words in the boxes below. Connectors expressing opinion 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 Post-reading 2 Then study the words in the boxes below. Connectors expressing reasons or evidence 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 Language points 1 a dramatic increase 2 living expenses 3 the tremendous pressure 4 one cannot deny the fact that 5 gain a global perspective 6 improve your general competence 7 from different angles 8 cultural awareness 不可否认 急剧增加 生活开销 巨大的压力 获得全球视野 提升综合能力 从不同的角度 文化意识 24 $$