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课件网) Unit 2 Bridging Cultures Using language Studying Abroad: Is it a good or a bad idea Lead in: watch an interview In your opinion, is studying abroad a good idea or a bad one Why gain a good education diverse cultures make foreign friends improve language skills broaden your horizons ... cost an arm and a leg experience culture shock feel homesick language barriers ... Lead in 1.Where are the two passages from 2.Who are the writers 3.What topic are they talking about 4.What are their main points Read for the text type. Salutation称呼 Body正文 Complimentary close 信尾客套语 Two argumentative letters 议论信 Two letters The disadvantages are greater. The advantages are much greater. Letter 1 Letter 2 1 2 3 4 5 The disadvantages are greater. The advantages are much greater. great economic pressure personal growth tremendous pressure: unfamiliar environment;,limited language skills,culture shock, not mature,personal safety, different approaches to teaching and learning great future for young people studying in China the increased chance for cultural exchange a great opportunity to contribute to our motherland conclusion should consider the disadvantages This life-changing experience is worthwhile. main points reason 1 reason 2 reason 3 Read for the content. Read the two letters and fill in the table. Main point Reason 1 Tips: The first sentence is usually the topic sentence. Reason 2 Reason 3 Mark the parts of argument in the letters. para.1 State the main point . para.2-4 List reasons and evidence to support the main point. Introduce the topic. para.5 Draw a conclusion. Read for the structure. ① How does the writer introduce the topic ② How does the writer state an opinion By giving a fact or asking a question. a fact a question By using a concession.（让步） Summarize the structure of argumentative letters. para.1 Introduction para.2-4 Body para.5 Summary 2. state a _____ by a _____ 1. introduce the topic by a _____or a _____ draw a _____ list _____ and _____ to support the main point fact question main point concession reasons evidence conclusion Read for the structure. structure Use the given words/phrases in the box to rewrite the sentences. Besides For instance As a result That is to say Read for language: learn how to use connectors. : logical and coherent Connectors to begin with another a final point to consider the first finally that means in addition while also as for example such as therefore Underline the connectors. 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 ... ...
