Learn & Talk I

Chapter 6 Education
Lesson 50 Studying Abroad
at the bottom of the following pages: TI=teaching instructions; T=teacher; S=student

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Contents
Part
A. Let ’s Learn (11 mins)
Part
B. Let ’s Talk (11 mins)

C.
Learning Objectives 学习目标:
Part 5 words/phrases about “studying
Review (1 min) abroad”
5个和“出国留学”相关的单词
Expressions for “studying abroad”
“出国留学”的常用表达
How to talk about “studying abroad”
谈论和“出国留学”相关的话题

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 A. Let’s Learn
Part

Vocabulary (3 mins)

abroad /əˈbrɔːd/
in or to a foreign country
在国外，到国外
e.g. He lived abroad for many years.
☞ aboard /əˈbɔːrd/ 在（飞机、火车、船）上

upcoming /ˈʌpkʌmɪŋ/
going to happen soon
即将到来的
e.g. We were all enthusiastic about the
upcoming holidays.
TI: Teach the pronunciations, definitions and example sentences of these words, then ask S to make sentences with them.
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 A. Let’s Learn
Part

Vocabulary (3 mins)

sort of /sɔːrt//əv/
to some extent but in a way that you cannot easily
describe
有一点，稍微
e.g. “Do you understand?” “Sort of.”

terribly /ˈterəbli/
very much; very badly (adv.)
非常，极度 (副词)
e.g. The meeting was terribly boring.
TI: Teach the pronunciations, definitions and example sentences of these words, then ask S to make sentences with them.
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 A. Let’s Learn
Part

Vocabulary (1 mins)

make up one’s mind

to decide something
下定决心
e.g. They're both beautiful—I can't
make up my mind.

TI: Teach the pronunciations, definitions and example sentences of these words, then ask S to make sentences with them.
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 A. Let’s Learn
Part

Dialog (4 mins)
Role-play the dialog with your teacher twice, and learn the highlighted expressions by heart.
和老师一起分角色朗读两遍以下对话。熟记标亮部分的短语和表达。

Jill: Do you plan to study abroad, Larry?

Larry: Yes. Actually, this upcoming summer I’ll be going to Australia.
Jill: Wow, that’s cool! So how do you feel about it? Are you nervous?
Larry: I’m really excited because it’ll be my first time on a plane! And it’s going to be my
first time going out of the country as well. I’m nervous and excited at the same time.
Jill: How did you make up your mind? Was it difficult for you?
Larry: Well, sort of. My mom was terribly worried about me!

TI: Take turns to play both characters. Emphasize and repeat the highlighted expressions.
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 B. Let’s Talk
Part

Conversation (3 mins)
Suppose you are talking with your friend who studied abroad. Use the vocabulary and expressions
you’ve learned in Part A to complete the following conversation. 假设你在跟留学回来的朋友聊天。
运用在第一部分学到的词汇和表达将以下情景对话补充完整。
A: Finally you are back home! So, how was it? Did you enjoy studying ______?
B: Definitely. I’ve made so many friends, and I love the climate there.
A: Oh, I hope I could go _____, too. But I don’t think my parents would agree. Hints:
• make up one’s
They would miss me ______ if I left them for a long period of time. mind
B: Studying abroad can be expensive if you don’t get a scholarship. Have you • abroad
• terribly
_____________ where to go? • sort of
A: Well, _______. I want to go to the UK so that I can improve my English,
but I’m also considering Japan - I love Japanese culture very much.
TI: Let S practice situational conversation with what he/she has learned in Part A. Answers are on the next page.
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 B. Let’s Talk
Part

Discussion (4 mins)
Talk with your teacher about the following questions. Refer to the hints if necessary.
和老师一起讨论以下问题。可以参考方框中的提示。

1. Have you ever considered studying abroad? If yes, where do you

consider going and why? If no, why not?

Hints: Key:
• abroad
• Yes → the UK, the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, • abroad
Germany, France, the Netherlands ... • terribly
local food, climate, language, major(专业), tuition fee, ... • made up your mind
• No → expensive, waste of time, no need, ... • sort of

TI: Let S practice speaking by answering the questions. Correct S as necessary.

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 B. Let’s Talk
Part

Discussion
Talk with your teacher about the following questions. Refer to the hints if necessary.
(4 mins)

和老师一起讨论以下问题。可以参考方框中的提示。

2. What do you think are the pros and cons (好处和坏处) of

studying abroad? Try to name as many as you can.
Hints:
• Pros: new friends/culture/language, being independent, traveling, a
brand new perspective of understanding life...
• Cons: being lonely and homesick, expensive fees and living costs,
language problems, falling behind in subjects,
possible discrimination...
TI: Let S practice speaking by answering the questions. Correct S as necessary.
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 C. Let’s Review
Part

Review (1 min)
In this lesson, you’ve learned
✓ 5 words/phrases about “studying abroad”
abroad upcoming sort of
terribly make up one’s mind
✓ commonly used expressions for “studying abroad”
• This upcoming summer I’ll be going to Australia.
• It’s going to be my first time going out of the country.
✓ how to talk about “studying abroad”
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Studying Abroad: The Benefits

1. Experience a new culture 1. 体验异国文化
2. Make friends from around the 2. 广交世界友人
world
3. 独立自主
3. Become truly independent
4. 改变思考方式
4. Change the way you think
5. 准备迎接国际化
5. Get ready for an international 职场环境
workplace
6. 强化语言技能
6. Develop your language skills
7. 旅行各地
7. Travel more widely
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