(共18张PPT)
Reading for Writing
Unit 4 Space Exploration
1. argue v. 争辩;争论;论证
教材原句
some people argue that we should stop wasting time.
要点必记
argue with 争论;和…争吵 argue about 争论;议论某事
argue for 赞成;支持;论证 argue over 辩论某事,为…争论
argue against 反对;据理反对;争辩 argue on 辩论(争论)某事
核心词汇
2. result in 导致
教材原句
it has directly resulted in the many satellites that now orbit earth.
它直接导致了许多卫星绕着地球转。
要点必记
result from 由.. 导致
as a result 结果 as a result of adv. 作为…的结果
experimental result实验结果 test result试验结果
核心词汇
3. run out 用完;用尽
教材原句
The resources on earth will run out. 地球上的资源将用尽。
辨析
run out 某物用完了
run out of 某人用完某物
例:My money ran out. 我的钱花完了
I ran out of my money. 我花完了我的钱
核心词汇
4. attach vt. 系;绑;贴
教材原句
They must attach themselves to something. 他们必须把自己系在某物上。
要点必记
attachment n. 附件,附属物
attached adj. 喜爱的;依恋的;附属的
attach sth to … 把某物连接到…
attach importance to… 重视…
核心词汇
5. provide for sb. 提供生活所需
教材原句
In order to provide for such a rapidly increasing population
为了给快速增长的人口提供所需
归纳拓展
为某人提供某物
provide sb. with sth.; provide sth. for sb.
核心词汇
ing 做主语
教材原句
Exploring space has already made a difference in the fight against world hunger.
句式讲解
动词ing形式在句中做主语的位置, 谓语动词要用单数
Watching TV is harmful to our eyes.
Drinking milk does good to our health.
核心句式
Phrases: result in; run out; provide for
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Write an argumentative essay about the value of space exploration.
Words: argue; attach; regular; limited; resources
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Goals
Look and discuss
Do you think the space exploration is a waste of money
Lead in
Learn
Why are some people against space exploration
What has space exploration done for food production
What did the pictures of Earth from space make people realise
How does space exploration benefit the products that people use nowadays
1. Read the argumentative essay about space exploration and answer the questions.
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2. Study the organisation and language features.
Read the first paragraph and underline the different opinions about space exploration.
Find the three topic sentences that summarise the writer's arguments about space exploration.
Underline the sentence that repeats the writer's opinion in the last paragraph.
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3. Use what you have learnt to write about your opinion about space exploration.
Are these arguments for or against exploring space Put them in the table below.
A There are a lot of unsolved mysteries on Earth. So why are we going into space to explore
B It is necessary to find a new home for people in space, as the resources on Earth will run out.
C I cannot understand spending all this money on expensive research and experiments when so many people need food.
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For space exploration
……
Against space exploration
……
D Exploring space encourages scientists to improve technology that can help people in other ways, too.
vs
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2 Exchange drafts with a partner. Use the checklist to give feedback on your partner’s draft.
Does the introduction state the topic
Does the introduction express different opinions about the topic
Does the body give arguments with suitable supporting information
Does the closing express the writers opinion and end property
Are there any grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors
3 Get your draft back and revise it. Present your essay to the rest of the class.
Work in pairs
Summary
Phrases
Words
Phrases: look forward to; can not wait to do
Words: keen; globe; facility
Review the whole unit 4.
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Recite new words and phrases.
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Write a short passage about the reason why space exploration is not a waste of money
Bye-bye!