高中英语-人教版选择性必修二unit2-Using-Language-2课件

1、UNIT 2BRIDGING CULTURES1UNIT 21Express your opinions on studying abroad2Express your opinions on studyTo understand the two letters.To learn some words and expressions. To show your opinions about studying abroad.To learn the structure of an argumentative letter.3To understand the two letters.STUDYI

2、NG ABROAD: IS IT A GOOD OR A BAD IDEA?Pay attention to the title and try to guess what the passage talk about.4STUDYING ABROAD: Pay attentionA local newspaper has invited parents to share their opinions about studying abroad. Listen and read two letters, underline each writers main points. Then mark

3、 the reasons for their opinions. Wang Li (mother of twin girls)Main pointAlthough studying abroad can bring great benefits, I think the disadvantages for young people are greater.5A local newspaper has invited Reasons for her opinionsGreat economic pressure.The tremendous pressure that comes with st

4、udying abroad.Studying abroad does have potential benefits, young people who study in China also have a great future to look forward to! adj.巨大的,极大的6Reasons for her opinionsGreat Zhang Yi (father of one boy)Main pointReasons for his opinionsThere are certainly disadvantages, but in my opinion, the a

5、dvantages are much greater.Personal growth. The increased chance for cultural exchange. It provides a great opportunity to contribute to the development of our motherland.7Zhang Yi (father of one boy)MaAnswer the questions.1. What is Wang Lis attitude to studying abroad in the first letter? A. Suppo

6、rtive B. Doubtful C. Disapproval D. Objective2. In Wang Lis opinion, the advantage of studying abroad is _. A. bearing great economic pressure B. facing unfamiliar environment C. having great potential benefits D. experiencing the culture shock8Answer the questions.83. Zhang Yi thinks that students

7、studying abroad can _. A. become more dependent B. get less chance for cultural exchange C. lose a global perspective D. develop organizational skill 93. Zhang Yi thinks that studen4. What can we learn from the two letters? A. Students studying abroad dont need to learn how to live in a new environm

8、ent. B. Studying abroad helps to increase peoples understanding of cultural diversity. C. Students studying abroad cant encounter problems with personal safety. D. Studying abroad helps students to speak excellent English in a few years.104. What can we learn from the Economic pressureRead the first

9、 letter and find some details to support the writers opinion.Tuition fees Living expensesn.费用;花销11Economic pressureRead the firsThe tremendous pressure that comes with studying abroadAn unfamiliar environmentLimited language skillsCulture shockNot mature enough to handle the challenges by themselves

10、Personal safetyDifferent approaches to teaching and learningadj.成熟的12The tremendous pressure that cPeople who study in China also have a great future to look forward toAs China has boomed, the educational environment has improved significantly, with many great universities now available. vi.&n.迅速发展;

11、繁荣13People who study in China alsoRead the second letter and find some details to support the writers opinion.Personal growthBecome more independentGain a global perspective and improve your general competence n.角度;观点n.能力;本领14Read the second letter and finCultural exchangePromote friendship between

12、nationsView the world from different angles and gives us more insight into our own culturen.角;立场15Cultural exchangePromote frienProvide a great opportunity to contribute to the development of our motherlandChina needs talented young people with a global perspectiveCompetent with skills and abilities

13、Better career opportunitiesadj.有能力的;称职的16Provide a great opportunity toRead the letters from the two parents again and then use the connectors in the box to rewrite the sentences below. as a result, besides, for instance, that is to say1 Students who want to study abroad must consider their parents

14、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.n.预算Students who want to study abroad must consider their parents budget. That is to say, they should think ab

15、out whether they can afford the costs of studying overseas.Studying abroad can put great pressure on young people. For instance, they may feel lonely and miss their families.17Read the letters from the two as a result, besides, for instance, that is to say3 Studying abroad will give students a good

16、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.Studying abroad will give students a good education. Besides, It als

17、o helps them to gain a global perspective.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.18as a result, besides, for instUse connectorsWhen you write an argumentat

18、ive 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!adj.合乎逻辑的;合情合理的19Use connectorsWhen you write aDiscuss the following questions with your partner.What

19、 are some other advantages or disadvantage of studying abroad that were not mentioned in the letters?Which parent would you probably side with? Why?支持20Discuss the following questionStart with a question or a fact.State an opinion.Give reasons and evidence to support an opinion State a conclusion.By

20、 Analyzing the argumentative letters, the structure of the passage can be arranged as follows:Writing skillsMark the parts of the argument in the letters.21Start with a question or a facUnderline the connectors in the letters. Then study the words below.Connectors expressing opinionPoint of view:in

21、my opinion, as far as I know,as far as I am concerned, personally (speaking)Summary:in short, to sum up, all in allin conclusion/summary, generally speaking Restating:in other words, that is to say, that means22Underline the connectors in thConnectors expressing reasons or evidenceListing:to begin w

22、ith, what is more, besides, moreover, in additionCause & effect: because, as, so, thus, therefore, as a result Giving examples:for example, for instance, such as23Connectors expressing reasons 议论文是对某个问题或某件事进行分析、评论，表明观点、立场、态度、看法和主张的文体。议论文通常包括：1. 开头：提出需要议论的议题；2. 正文：对所提出的问题进行议论；3. 结论：对以上的讨论进行总结和归纳。写作指导

23、24议论文是对某个问题或某件事进行分析、评论，表明观点、立场、态议论文通常有两种形式：1. 正反对比议论文。通常分为三段/四段：提出论点；分别陈述正方的观点和反方的观点；提出自己的观点。 2. 支持一种观点的议论文。分为三段：提出自己的观点（支持或反对）；就自己的观点给出理由；通过驳斥相反的观点，再次强调自己的观点。25议论文通常有两种形式：25议论点、论据和论证是议论文的三要素。论点一般在开头给出，开门见山。论据是作者为了证明自己的观点而引用的事实以及相关道理，应该贴切、合理，能很好地阐释作者的观点。论证过程中可时而摆事实，时而讲道理。26议论点、论据和论证是议论文的三要素。论点一般在开头给

24、出，开门【常用连接词汇】递进及并列：besides, in addition, whats more比较：just like, just as, in the same way, on the other hand, on the contrary, while .顺序：first of all, second(ly), third(ly), then .因果：therefore, as a result, for this reason .目的：so that, for this purpose, in order to.总结：in a word, in short, all in all, in all .个人看法：in ones opinion, in ones eyes, personally, as far a