(共27张PPT)
Unit 2
looking into the future
reading and writing
welcome or reject the future changes
what's your attitude
PART 01
Reading tasks
Task 1 Listen to the tape and finish the activity 1.
1. A person died in an accident while driving a car.
2. The Amish avoid new technology because they do
not want to have good lives.
3. Many disasters have been prevented by weather-
tracking computer programmes.
4. Building large networks through social media
helps us find new opportunities.
5. The author uses a health monitor to know how
much exercises he/she needs.
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Task 2 Read again and study the structure of the passage.
Para.1
Introduction
a specific event
different opinions
reject
welcome
Para.2&3
prons and cons
make contrast
topic sentence
+
examples
Para.4
own opinions
topic sentence
examples
conclusion
Summary
Topic
para.1 introduction
para.2 cons
para.3 pros
para.4 own opinions
an argumentative essay
describe the hot issue
Task 3 Read and answer the following questions about the text.
1
4
3
2
hence, nevertheless, on the one hand, on the other hand, for example, moreover, personally
标志性语言
Match the following words or phrases with their functions.
1.hence
2.personally
3.nevertheless
4.for example
5.moreover, also
6.on the one hand, on the other hand
1.give one's own opinion
2.state a conclusion
3.add more information
4.explain or support a point
5.introduce two contrasting points or facts
6.say something that contrasts with what has just been said
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Do you think there are both advantages and disadvantages of new technology
Should we fight new technology
autonomous driverless car
predictions of potential natural disasters
car crash in driverless mode
the Amish life
Every coin has two sides.
double-edged sword
PART 02
learning for words
令人震惊的标题
1.oppose vt.反对,抵制,阻挠- adj.opposed 反对的 opposite adj.对面的
① oppose (doing) sth.=object to do sth.反对做某事
②be opposed to (doing) sth.=be against (doing) sth.反对做某事
③as opposed to而不是;相对于
因为...道歉
死者家属
提倡一种简单的生活
强调...
潜在的自然灾害
2.absence n.缺席,不存在,缺乏- adj. absent缺席的
①absence from...缺席--be absent from
②absence of mind心不在焉 -- adj. absent-minded心不在焉的
③during/in one's absence=in the absence of sb.在某人缺席的时候
3.advocate vt.提倡,支持,拥护
①advocate doing sth.提倡做某事
②an advocate for/of (doing) sth. ...的支持者/拥护者
科技进步
保持最好的状态
4.resist v.抵制,反抗 - adj. resistant 抵抗的 -n. resistance 抵抗,阻力,电阻
①resist sth./sb.抵抗...
②resist doing sth.抵制做某事
③can't help/resist doing sth.情不自禁做某事
④be resistant to sth. 对...有抵抗力;对...有耐药力的
PART 03
writing tasks
Warm-up: Watch the video and answer the questions.
1.What is it
2.What can it do
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Writing
最近,你在某英文论坛上看到一个帖子,内容是“Will you welcome companion robots in your life ”
请你对该帖子发表自己的看法,内容要点包括:
1.伴侣型机器人的优势 2.伴侣型机器人的劣势
注意:1.字数100词左右;2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
总体可分为三部分:
1.开门见山,引出话题
2.列举伴侣型机器人的优势和劣势
3.发表个人观点
(You can use the materials on 271bay.)
Pre-writing:Brainstorm
advantages and disadvantages of companion robots
keep us company
keep us in touch with our family
remind us of our schedule
too expensive
have no emotions and feelings
can’t work without electricity
Topic
para.1 introduction
para.2 cons
para.3 pros
para.4 own opinions
an argumentative essay
a specific event
different opinions
topic sentence
give examples
topic sentence
give examples (personal experience)
conclusion
describe the hot issue
Pre-writing: learn for structure
make contrast
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para.1 introduction
describe the hot issue
Topic
①This morning, I saw the shocking headline...
②Various people said that the public should oppose...
③Hence, we should cease...
④Nevertheless, ...claimed that...
Pre-writing: learn for useful expressions
Example:
Last week, I watched an interesting video about...Various people said that...is very helpful. Nevertheless, some people claimed that ...is harmful to...
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para.2 cons
para.3 pros
①On the one hand..., on the other hand...
②They advocate...with an emphasis on...
③It could even be argued that...
④For example,...
⑤Moreover,...
⑥It has also made...much easier, as....
Pre-writing: learn for useful expressions
Topic
Example:
On the one hand, ...can become our friends. For example, it can play games with us to kill the time. It can also...
On the other hand, some people advocate true relationship with an emphasis on social connection.Moreover, ...
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para.4 own opinions
Topic
①Personally, I ...
②Of course, when..., it can be...
③Nevertheless, I will always...
Pre-writing: learn for useful expressions
Example:
Personally, I think we can benefit a lot from... Of course, when we need some real emotional reaction, it can be a little hard. Nevertheless, I will always look on the positive side of ...and...
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Writing
最近,你在某英文论坛上看到一个帖子,内容是“Will you welcome companion robots in your life ”
请你对该帖子发表自己的看法,内容要点包括:
1.伴侣型机器人的优势 2.伴侣型机器人的劣势
注意:1.字数100词左右;2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
总体可分为三部分:
1.开门见山,引出话题
2.列举伴侣型机器人的优势和劣势
3.发表个人观点
(You can use the materials on 271bay.)
(post your essay onto your pad please.)
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share your essay
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split the future road with the blade of science and technology
(以科技之刃,劈未来之路)
Every coin has two sides. (double-edged sword)
Thanks for your listening!