(共32张PPT)
Unit 2 Looking into the future
— Period 4 Reading for writing
Unit 2 Looking into the future
— Period 4 Reading for writing
Lead in
Latest News: Elon Musk develops a technology designed to use a computer chip (芯片) inside the head to control the brain.
Are you willing to have the computer chip implanted (植入) inside your head?
Your point Yes No
Your reasons (Your arguments)
Lead in
Should We Fight New Technology?
Lead in
Activity 1 Read for structure
In which paragraph does the author:
describe the hot issue
describe the hot issue
give an opinion
give an opinion
discuss the life with new tech
discuss the life with new tech
discuss the life without new tech
discuss the life without new tech
In which paragraph does the author:
describe the hot issue
describe the hot issue
discuss the lif
e without new tech
discuss the life without new tech
discuss the life with new tech
discuss the life with new tech
give an opinion
give an opinion
disadvantages
advantages
Activity 1 Read for structure
Activity 1 Read for structure
Structure
Signposts (标识性语言)
Structure
Activity 2 Read for main idea
The text mainly shows ____________ of new technology as well as ______________________.
pros and cons
the author’s own opinion
Para.1 Introduction
Q: What’s the purpose of this sentence
the author wants to lead in a hot issue / introduce the topic.
Activity 3 Read for details
Para.1 Introduction
Who are mentioned in para1
What are their attitudes towards driverless car?
(find evidences to support their attitude)
Activity 3 Read for details
Para.1 Introduction
Tip: Pay attention to the signposts
Activity 3 Read for details
Para.1 Introduction
oppose
unnecessary
dangerous
new
cease accepting
Activity 3 Read for details
Who are mentioned Their attitudes
Para.1 Introduction
Who attitude opinion
Various people
oppose
...unnecessary, dangerous, ... new
the families of the deceased
the car company
oppose
the car company’s apology is not enough.
support
claimed that most pople would be ... soon.
Activity 3 Read for details
Para.1 Introduction
Activity 3 Read for details
a specific event
different opinions
the hot issue
the hot issue
the Amish
weather-tracking
the Internet
Para.2-3 Pros and Cons
Topic sentence
give examples
Activity 3 Read for details
They live a ______ but _____ life in _____________________ with an emphasis on ...
simple
happy
the natural environment
Para.3 Pros
Activity 3 Read for details
On the other hand, new technology has provided people everywhere with many benefits over the years. For example, the latest weather-tracking computer programmes give people lots of warnings about potential natural disasters, which saves many lives. Moreover, the Internet has made it possible for friends and family to keep in touch easily even if they are on opposite sides of the world. It has also made finding opportunities in life much easier, as it allows people to make larger networks of friends through using social media.
weather-tracking
the Internet
Para.2-3 Pros and Cons
make contrast
Topic sentence
give examples
Activity 3 Read for details
Para.4 The author’s opinion
Activity 3 Read for details
Personally, I have benefited quite a lot from technological advances. I found my career as an AI designer through a social media network. My health monitor, which I wear all the time, has also helped me get into the best shape of my life. Of course, when new technology changes the way we live, it can be a scary prospect. Nevertheless, I will always look on the positive side of change and accept it rather than resist it.
Topic sentence
give examples
(personal experience)
career
health monitor
Conclusion: Although it can be ... when ...,
the author will always ...
Para.1 Introduction
a specific event
different opinions
Para.2 Cons
Para.3 Pros
Para.4 Own opinion
Topic
How to write an argumentative essay
Activity 4 Summary
Give examples
make
contrast
Topic sentence
Topic sentence
Personal experience
How to write an argumentative essay
Activity 4 Summary
Tip 1: Organise clear and logic structure
Tip 2: Use signposts to list pros and cons & opinion
Tip 3: Choose proper argumentative skills
(giving example/ making contrast)
Activity 4 Summary
signposts
Introduce two contrasting points / facts: on the one hand…, on the other hand…; for one thing, for another.
Add more information: moreover, furthermore
Explain or support a point: for example, for instance
State a conclusion: hence, consequently, as a result
Say sth that contrasts with what has just been said: nevertheless, however, despites this, although
Give your own opinion: personally
Para.1 Introduction
a specific event
different opinions
Para.2 Cons
Para.3 Pros
Para.4 Own opinion
Topic
Activity 5 Writing
Give examples
make
contrast
Topic sentence
Topic sentence
Personal experience
Should We Carry Out the Clone Research
Activity 5 Writing
假设你是李华,最近你班就“人类是否应该开展克隆研究”进行了讨论,请根据讨论结果,写一封信给某英文报社的记者报道此事。
赞成的理由 反对的理由 你的看法
1.挽救濒危动物; 2.再造人体器官,用于移植。 1.引起基因不良变异; 2.克隆人导致伦理道德混乱。
[核心词汇]
遣词造句
__________
_________________
__________
_____________
____________
_________________
1. 执行
2. 支持
3. 需要
4. 反对
5. 引起
6. 处理
carry out
in favour of / be for
in need of
be opposed to
bring about / arouse
deal with / do with
1.克隆有助于发现很多疾病的治疗方法,在拯救濒危动物方面也很有用。(and并列结构)
Cloning is helpful in detecting the cures for many diseases ________________ .
2.而且,克隆可以为需要完美器官的病人提供帮助。(定语从句)
What’s more, cloning could offer some help to those patients _______________________________.
and it is also useful in saving the endangered animals
who are in need of perfect organs
[连词成句]
3. 然而,有些同学强烈反对克隆。(定语从句)
Nevertheless, there are some students __________________________.
4. 我个人认为,政府应该认真对待、严密监控克隆问题。(主动语态)
Personally, government should ________________________________________________.
5.克隆研究在未来会对世界产生什么影响?我们还不够了解。(简单句)
who are strongly opposed to it
deal with cloning carefully and monitor it closely
We don’t understand enough.
What effects will cloning have on the world in the future
1. Cloning is helpful in detecting the cures for many diseases and it is also useful in saving the endangered animals
2. What’s more, cloning could offer some help to those patients who are in need of perfect organs.
[句式升级]
将句1改为定语从句
将句2改为省略句(改为分词作定语)
1. Cloning is helpful in detecting the cures for many diseases, which is also useful in saving the endangered animals.
2. What’s more, cloning could offer some help to those patients in need of perfect organs.
those patients needing perfect organs
3. Nevertheless, there are some students who are strongly opposed to it.
4. Personally, government should deal with cloning carefully and monitor it closely.
5. What effects will cloning have on the world in the future We don’t understand enough.
[句式升级]
4. Personally, cloning should be dealt with carefully and monitored closely by government.
3. Nevertheless, there are some students strongly opposed to it.
将句3改为省略句
将句4改为被动句
将句5改为宾语从句
5. We do not understand enough what effects cloning will have on the world in the future.
Dear Editor,
Recently our class has had a discussion about whether the clone research should be carried out.
Some students are in favor of the clone research. In their opinion, cloning is helpful in detecting the cures for many diseases, which is also useful in saving the endangered animals. What’s more, cloning could offer some help to those patients in need of perfect organs.
Nevertheless, there are some students strongly opposed to it.Though cloning would improve the quality of life, it might bring about some social problems and have some bad physical effects.
Personally, cloning should be dealt with carefully and monitored closely by government,because we do not understand enough what effects cloning will have on the world in the future.
Yours,
Li Hua
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
pros
cons