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UNIT2 BRIDGING CULTURES
Using Language
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Listen to the music and discuss
Why do you think people leave for places that are far away from home?
Are you willing to study in the distant place?
What’s your attitude of studying abroad?
A local newspaper has invited parents to share their opinions about studying abroad .
Who are they?
What do you think their attitudes towards studying abroad might be?
Against Group
For Group
the disadvantages of studying abroad
the advantages of studying abroad
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目录Contents
Read the two letters again , find out the connectors.
Use connectors
When you write an argumentative piece, use connecting phrases to lead readers through your process of reasoning.Good logical connectors will help your audience understand your point of view, whether they agree with you or not!
让步 :Although
列举第一点:To begin with
列举第二点 :
Another important factor
总结:To sum up
因果:That means, so
让步: while
列举第一点:
The first advantage
举例:For example
列举第二点: Another advantage
总结:All in all
因果:Therefore
Use connectors
When you write an argumentative piece, use connecting phrases to lead readers through your process of reasoning.Good logical connectors will help your audience understand your point of view, whether they agree with you or not!
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.
2. Studying abroad can put great pressure on young people. They may feel lonely and miss their families.
3. Studying abroad will give students a good education. It also helps them to gain a global
perspective.
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.
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
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
Write a letter to the editor expressing your own opinions about studying abroad.
p1 论点+不同人有不同的观点
p2双方观点的呈现
p3自己的观点+态度/做法
p1 论点+论述自己的观点
p2支持/反对的论据呈现
p3综上总结
Different people have/hold different opinions/attitudes.
Opinions/Views vary from person to person.
There are diverse opinions among people as to...
type1
type2
Over recent years, studying abroad has become an increasingly popular choice for students. This trend presents both merits and drawbacks that warrant consideration.
p1
近年来,留学已经成为越来越多学生的热门选择。这一趋势既带来了优点也带来了缺点,值得我们深思.
recent-谓语动词现在完成时
an increasingly popular choice
merits and drawbacks
strengeths and weakness
pros and cons
优缺点 advantages and disvantages
worth/warrant consideration
p2
On the one hand, there are numerous advantages of studying abroad. Firstly, it enables students to be exposed to the different culture. This cultural immersion often leads to personal growth and a deeper understanding of the world.
associated with
provide sb with a (unique) opportunity to do sth
用非限制性定语从句改写句子
...,which often leads to...
用非谓语引导结果状语从句改写句子
..., leading/contributing to...
p2 Translation task
Besides, it broadens students' academic horizons as they get to study courses that might not be available in their home country.
此外,从一个知名国际大学获得的学位能显著增强毕业生回国后的就业前景。
broaden students' academic horizons
其次,留学扩展了学生的学术视野,他们可以学习在本国可能无法学习的课程。
available
prestigious
significant/dramatically
employment prospects
Furthermore, a degree from a prestigious international university can significantly enhance agraduate's employment prospects upon return to their home country.
However, the flip side of the coin presents some disadvantages.
然而,另一面也呈现出一些缺点。
p2
As the proverb goes:“every coin has its two sides”,...is no exception.
俗话说,“万事万物都有两面性”,...也不例外。
One main drawback is...
一个主要缺点是...
...is another challenge faced by sb which can affect...
...是某人(目标人群)面临的另一个挑战,这会影响...
Sth/Doing sth sometimes arouses/evokws/activizes/leads to...
...有时会引起/导致...
What upsets/disencourages sb is that...
让某人沮丧/受打击的是...
1.One main drawback is which can both and .
然而主要的不利因素是留学和生活的高昂费用,可能会给学生和他们的家庭带来经济负担。
2. is another challenge faced by many students which can affect .
语言障碍是许多学生面临的另一个挑战,可能会影响他们的学业成绩和社交生活。
3.Additionally,cultural and social differences can sometimes feelings/senses of loneliness and homesickness.
此外,文化和社会的差异有时会导致孤独和思乡之情。
the high cost of studying and living abroad
put a financial burden on
students
their families
The language barrier
their academic performance and social life
lead to
p2
1. , while comes with potential challenges, the benefits that it offers make it a worthwhile endeavour.
总的来说,尽管留学可能带来潜在的挑战,但它提供的益处使得它成为值得尝试的努力。
2.Therefore, students should be encouraged to take up this opportunity, but they should be well-prepared for the possible difficulties that they might face.
因此,应鼓励学生抓住这个机会,但他们应该为可能面临的困难做好充分的准备。
p3
studying abroad
Summary:in short to sum up all in all
in conclusion/summary generally speaking
p1 论点+不同人有不同的观点
p2双方观点的呈现
p3自己的观点+态度/做法
p1 论点+论述自己的观点
p2支持/反对的论据呈现
p3综上总结
type1
type2
利用以上语料组合作文
Should Teacher Use AI For Teaching?
Writing Task
1.With the boom of , has increasingly gained attention and acceptance across various industries,including the field of .
AI
Should Teacher Use AI For Teaching?
science and technology
人工智能
科技主题
AI
education
教育范畴
谁
什么事
角色:先进理念和知识的传播者
advanced ideas
knowledge
disseminator
教学辅助-节省时间
让课堂生动多样,吸引学生兴趣
provide asssistance for teaching
save time and energy
make lessons lively and colorful
attract students’s interest
正方
支
持
教
师
使
用
AI
教
学
In my view of point,teachers ,who are the dissminator of advanced ideas and knowledge,apply AI to teaching,which is certainly beneficial.
On the one hand,it is generally acknowledged that using AI to teaching can provide assistance before class,because it will save teachers’ time and energy.
On the other hand,AI for teaching makes lessons lively and colorful,attracting great interests of students.
With the boom of science and technology,AI has increasingly gained attention and acceptance across various industries,including the field of education.
In my view of point,teachers ,who are the dissminator of advanced ideas and knowledge,apply AI to teaching,which is certainly beneficial.On the one hand,it is generally acknowledged that using AI to teaching can provide assistance before class,because it will save teachers’ time and energy.On the other hand,AI for teaching makes lessons lively and colorful,attracting great interests of students.
To sum up, AI is a powerful supplement to teachers as well as students.By leveraging its strengths ,we can creat a more effective and engaging teaching environment,helping students improve their study.
过度使用AI,教师技能退化,惰性,缺少独立思考能力
影响师生情感交流
overuse of AI to prepare teaching plan
lazy,lack of independent thinking
affect emotional communication between teachers and students
反方
反对
教
师
使
用
AI
教
学
In my view of point,teachers ,who are the dissminator of advanced ideas and knowledge,apply AI to teaching,which has a negative effect .
For one thing,the overuse of AI to prepare teaching plan leads to laziness so that teachers are unwilling to think independently.
For another thing,Al for teaching may affect emotional communication between teachers and students.
With the boom of science and technology,AI has increasingly gained attention and acceptance across various industries,including the field of education.In my view of point,teachers who are the dissminator of advanced ideas and knowledge,apply AI to teaching ,which has a negative effect .
For one thing,the overuse of AI to prepare teaching plan leads to laziness so that teachers are unwilling to think independently.For another thing,Al for teaching may affect emotional communication between teachers and students.ply AI to teaching,which has a negative effect .
In conclusion,teachers should treat AI with critical thinking,making fully use of its convenience to enhance their ability of teaching .When using AI in class , the emotional interaction can’t be ignored.Only in this way can teachers as well as students have a more wonderful lesson.
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