(共21张PPT)
Welcome or reject it
Lead-in
Should we Fight New Technology
Driverless cars are 100% safe
“Passenger Dies When Car Crashes
in Driverless Mode”
Breaking news
Driverless cars are 100% safe
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Read the passage quickly and draw the structure.
In which paragraphs does the author:
describe the issue __________
give an opinion ___________
discuss the advantages ________
discuss the disadvantages ______
Para.1
Para. 4
Para. 3
Para. 2
What is the type/genre of the text
A. Narrative
B. Argumentation
C. Exposition
D. Practical writing
B
Read for structure
Read for details
oppose the idea of
dangerous
unnecessary
cease...just because....new
still claimed that...
Hence
Nevertheless
a specific event/ accident
different opinions
The author describes the issue in Paragraph 1.
1. Who are mentioned in the first paragraph
2. What are their attitudes towards driverless cars
3. Can you find any evidence to support their attitudes
Topic sentence
give an example
advocate
emphasis
is better than
simple
The author discusses the disadvantages in Paragraph 2.
1.What's the topic sentence of this paragraph
2.How does the writer develop this paragraph
3.What is the Amish’s life style
weather-tracking
the Internet
Topic sentence
give examples
larger networks
keep in touch
potential
find ...easier
The author discusses the advantages in Paragraph 3.
1.What's the topic sentence of this paragraph
2.How does the writer develop this paragraph
3.What advantages does the life with new technology have
positive
scary
Topic sentence
give examples
(personal experience)
accept
The author gives an opinion in Paragraph 4.
1.What's the topic sentence of this paragraph
2.How does the writer develop this paragraph
3.The attitude of the author about new technology is ________
A. Positive
B. Negative
C. Critical
D. Unconcerned
A
Signposts
Introduce two contrasting points or facts: on the one hand…; on the other hand…;
Add more information: moreover…;
Explain or support a point: for example…;
State a conclusion: hence...;
Say something that contrasts with what has just been said: nevertheless...;
Give your own opinion: personally…;
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
exercise he/she needs.
Read the text and then decide whether the statements on page are true (T) or false (F).
F driverless mode
F They think simple life is better.
F give warning to people
T
T
P3 L5
P4 L2-3
Postreading
Every coin has two sides, and the new technology is no exception. Though technology is a double-edged sword, we should learn to stay positive and make the most of it.
Evaluation: Should We Fight New Technology
Summary
How to write an argumentative essay
Para.1 Introduction
a specific event
different opinions
Para.2 Pros
Para.3 Cons
Topic
sentence
give
examples
make
contrast
Para.4 Own opinion
Topic sentence
give examples
(personal experience)
Topic
Structure of argumentaion
Beginning:
现象/总论题
Body:
Ending:
表明自身论点
+ 不同态度(略)
正方论点
反方论点
(详)
+ 论据
Structure of argumentaion
Beginning:
现象/总论题
正方论点
反方论点
论点站队
(自身立场)
Body:
论据(2-3个) + 论据支持材料
Ending:
重申论点
Writing
Driverless cars
近来,是否支持无人驾驶汽车的研发引发热议。有些人认为无人驾驶汽车使生活更便利,然而有些人认为无人驾驶汽车有许多潜在的风险。
请你选择一方,阐述你的观点。字数100词左右。
包括以下要点:
(1)介绍不同人对于无人驾驶汽车的态度;
(2)选择一方,阐述你的观点
(如无人驾驶汽车的优点/缺点)
Beginning
① Recently, we have had a heated discussion on / about whether to do sth / 句子
第1句:现象/总论题
② Recently, there is a heated discussion on / about whether to do sth / 句子
近来,是否支持无人驾驶汽车的研发引发热议。
Recently, there is a heated discussion on whether to support the research and development of driverless cars.
Beginning
Some people / students argue that _______, while others consider that _______.
第2、3句:正反方论点
有些人认为无人驾驶汽车使生活更便利,然而有些人认为无人驾驶汽车有许多潜在的风险。
Some people argue that driverless cars make our lives more convenient, while others consider that they have a lot of potential risks.
Beginning
① As far as I am concerned, / In my opinion, / As for me, I agree to the former opinion / view / point of view.
第4句:论点站队(选择正方or反方,表自身观点)
② As far as I am concerned, / In my opinion, / As for me, I agree to the latter opinion / view / point of view.
Recently, there is a heated discussion on whether to support the research and development of driverless cars. Some people argued that driverless cars can make our lives easier. However, others consider that they have a lot of potential risks. From my perspective, I agree to the latter opinion.
Firstly, driverless cars rely too much on satellites and the Internet, as a result, they cannot ensure the safety of passengers completely when there is no signal. Moreover, if some people with no driving ability can also own driverless cars, the traffic volume will be greatly increased. Lastly, the spread of driverless cars may make people who earn a living by driving jobless.
In conclusion, only when the potential risks are solved, will the development of driverless cars make sense.