III. Consider
Should the brain drain be stopped by restrictions?
Arguments
1.Our government should try every way to stop the brain drain for the survival of our country. www.kaozi.com
2. Many of those who go overseas are college graduates on whom the country has spent a large sum of money. why should we educate people for other countries?
3. China now faces a keen shortage of qualified personnel, but one batch of gifted people after another have gone abroad. To change this grim situation it is imperative to stop any further outflow of talent through stricter restrictions.
4. Most propel go abroad to seek their fortunes. In order to make money for themselves, a few even take up indecent jobs. We must stop such kinds of people from going abroad.
5. Some people do not want to contribute to the construction of our country and say that they will come back when China becomes a rich and powerful country. Restrictions for these unpatriotic people should be even stricter.
6. It is true that some people go abroad to learn advanced science and technology, but what about those who major in Chinese folk songs and dances or those who major in Chinese folk songs and dances or those who major in subjects for which China has best teachers and the most materials?
7. Many Chinese students, no matter what their majors were in colleges and universities here, turn to business courses in the United States because that makes it easier for them to find a job in the US after graduation. This shows that they do not plan to come back. Should we not stop people like them from going abroad?
8. Many of the things students learn in foreign countries cannot be applied in China. Therefore, we should not waster our time and energy sending people abroad to study.
9. Many young people go abroad at such an early age that they hardly understand their own culture and are easily influenced by Western ideas. That is why stricter restrictions should be put on young people going overseas.
10. The 5-year-service-system for college graduates is necessary and sensible. This is the least a college graduate should do for the country.
11. The 5-year-service-system is good not only for the country but also for the individuals because graduates fresh from college can hardly do their research well. A few years of work experience will help them realize their own weaknesses and make them more eager to learn
IV. Write
Work out an outline of your own viewpoints. The outline should consist of major statements and supporting evidence and examples. Do not write down every word of your speech.
V. Speak
1. Speak according to your outline, or give spontaneous speeches when you disagree with your classmates or when you want to support your own group with similar opinions.
2. Language devices: You are expected to extend your ability to agree or disagree with other people’s opinions and to ask them to explain their points of view.
That’s exactly my opinion.
I couldn’t agree more.
There is something in that, I suppose.
I disagree entirely
I’m afraid you are wrong.
I suppose that’s true in a way, but..
I’m not sure I quite agree with you there.
Well, I’m not so sure about that.
No, I don’t think so really.
All I’m trying to say is that...
VI. Sum up
1. The whole class decide on the best prepared speech and the best spontaneous speech.
2. The whole class pick out the most convincing statements from the arguments and counter-arguments.
3. The teacher gives comments on students’ ideas and language.www.kaozi.com |
