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人教版英语选择性必修第一册
Unit 2 Look into the future
Period 4 Reading for writing
Should we fight new technology
What is the main idea of the passage
Despite some potential risks, advanced technologies have benefit us in many ways, and we should be positive about them.
2.What was the public’s attitude toward the idea of developing driverless cars
A.Supportive. B.Opposed. C.Optimistic. D. Indifferent.
3. What was the writer’s attitude toward the idea of developing driverless cars
A.Supportive. B.Opposed. C.Optimistic. D. Indifferent.
skimming
1.What do we know about the car
It crashed when it was driving automatically.
2. How do we know the writer’s attitude Find out the evidence.
From the last paragraph:
Personally, I have benefited quite a lot from technological advancesNevertheless, I will always look on the positive side of change and accept it rather than resist it.
scanning
3.How does the author support the ideas
A.By using examples.
B.By doing experiments.
C.By using exact figures.
D.By conducting surveys.
4.What can we infer about the author from the passage
A.He feels sorry for the accident.
B.He is opposd to new technology.
C.He is in favour of new technology.
D.He cares nothing about new technology.
This morning,I saw the shocking headline:"Passenger Dies When Car Crashes in Driverless Mode".In the article,various people said that the public should oppose the idea of developing driverless cars.They said that some advances in technology were unnecessary and could even be dangerous.Hence,we should cease accepting technology just because it is new.The newspaper reported that the car company had already apologised for the accident,but the families of the deceased said it was not enough.Nevertheless,the company still claimed that most people would be travelling in driverless cars one day soon.
a varity of
cease doing sth
因...道歉
On the one hand,there are many different groups of people around the world who live happily in the absence of new technology.Probably the most well-known are the Amish,a group of Christians living in rural America.They do not own or drive cars, watch TV, or use the Internet.They have lived mainly as farmers since the 18th century, and they will probably be living the same way in the distant future.They advocate a simple life with an emphasis on hard work, family, and community. They think that is better than caring about luxuries or following the lives of the rich and famous. It could even be argued that the Amish's quality of life is better since they live in and appreciate the natural environment rather than living in large,polluted cities.
一方面
缺乏;无...时;缺少...时
定语从句
potentially
在...方面强调
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
为了方便记忆该句型可总结为6123结构。
6指主句中常用的动词:think,belive, make, find, consider, feel
1指的是形式宾语it;
2指的是宾语补足语的两种形式:形容词或名词
3指的是真正宾语的三种形式:不定式短语,动名词或从句
1.We think it our duty _______(clean) our classroom everyday.
2.He felt ____ important leaning English well.
3.They found it difficult _______ they would finish their work in two days
to clean
it
that
修饰形容词比较级的词有:much, far, even, still, any, a lot, a great deal, no, by far, a little, a bit, rather, lots等
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.
benefit from 从...中受益
technology(n.)技术
进入;成功涉足
定语从句,修饰the way
课文语法填空
An article with the 1. (shock) headline:“Passenger Dies When Car Crashes in Driverless Mode” caused great concern about the idea of developing 2. (driver) cars. Some people are 3. (oppose) to the idea of developing _____________________ cars 4. they said some advances in technology were unnecessary and could even be 5. (danger).The car company apologized for the accident, but claimed that most people would be travelling in driverless cars one day soon.
On the one hand, many different groups of people live happily in the 6._______ (absent) of new technology. For example, the Amish,7.___ have lived mainly as farmers and advocated a simple life with 8._____ emphasis on hard work,family,and community.
shocking
driverless
opposed
because
dangerous
absence
who
an
On the other hand, people everywhere benefit greatly from new technology over the years. For example, the Internet has made it possible for friends and family 9. _____________(keep) in touch easily even if they are on opposite sides of the world.
10. ______ (personal),I have benefited quite a lot from technological advances. So I will always look on the positive side of change and accept it rather than resist it.
to keep
Personally
例:
He grew up in Beijing, hence his strong interest in Beijing Opera.
It is very late, hence I must go home.
hence adv. 因此;由此
They said that some advances in technology were unnecessary and could even be dangerous. Hence, we should cease accepting technology just because it is new.
1
句意:他们认为一些技术上的进步是不必要的,甚至可能是危险的。因此,我们应该拒绝接受那些仅仅看起来是新的科技。
cease v.(使)停止;终止
【辨析】hence / thus / therefore / so
hence 较正式用词,指接下来的东西是理所当然的
必需的东西,但强调其重要性;
therefore 通常指引出一个推断出的必然结论;
thus 多用于书面语中,可与therefore换用;
so 用于比较随便的场合,口语中多用。
例:
It's handmade and hence expensive.
It rained and therefore the football match was postponed.
They never change and thus I can trust them.
I have a good memory so I learn more quickly than others.
cease doing 短时停止做某事,以后还会接着做。
cease to do 长时间,甚至永远停做某事。
强调主观控制的结果
强调自然而然的变化
1. 这些男孩子们在老师走过时,停了会聊天。
2. 那个学校已不复存在。
The boys ceased chatting for a moment when their teacher passed by.
That school has ceased to exist forever.
absence n. 不存在;缺乏;缺席
in one's absense/in the absence of sb. 某人不在时
absent adj. 缺席的;缺少的;心不在焉的
be absent from 不在,缺席
On the one hand, there are many different groups of people around the world who live happily in the absence of new technology.
2
句意:一方面,世界上有许多不同的群体,他们在没有新技术的情况下幸福地生活着。
1. 我不在的时候,请照看一下我的房子。
Please look after my house ____________.
2. 他没有参加会议。
He was ___________ the meeting.
absent from
in my absence
advocate v. 提倡;支持;拥护
n. 提倡者;支持者;拥护者
advocate+ n. / pron. / doing sth.
advocate+ that从句
They advocate a simple life with an emphasis on hard work, family, and community.
3
句意:他们提倡简单的生活,强调努力工作、家庭和社区(生活)。
例:
1. 他请城里最好的律师为他辩护。
________________________________________.
2. 我们主张停止这种做法。
We advocate ________ (stop) the practice.
He got the best advocate in town to defend him
stopping
emphasis n. 强调;重视;重要性
put emphasis on (upon) sth. 把重点放在……
emphasize v. 强调,着重
例:
1. 那所学校侧重数学运算和阅读。
That school ______________ mathmatics and reading.
2. 我必须强调一个事实,这就是她只不过是个小女孩。
I must ________________ that she is only a little girl.
puts emphasis on
emphasize the fact
【词义扩展】emphasis 还可以怎样用?
1. A speaker puts emphasis on important words.
2. Note the overuse of stress on certain words for
emphasis and exaggeration.
(加强语气)
(重音)
keep in touch (with sb.) 与……保持联络
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.
4
句意:此外,互联网使朋友和家人可以很容易地保持联系,即使他们在世界的两端。
例:
1.我们现在靠写信与他保持联系。
________________________________________.
2. 我通过读报纸使自己知晓当前的形势。
I try to _______________ current events by reading newspapers.
We now keep in touch with him by writing letters
keep in touch with
even if 即使;虽然
例:我们不应该轻视任何人,即使他是一个小人物。
We shouldn't slight anybody _______ he's a nobody.
even if
【辨析】even if / even though
① even if 引导虚拟语气、假定句子、或不见得真实
的情况。引导的从句是往往是假设性的。
② even though“尽管”“虽然”,指的是既定的、
大家公认的事实;引导的从句内容往往是真实的。
例:
1. 即使你不成功,他们也会支持你。
2. 尽管在下雨,他还是出去了。
They'll stand by you even if you don't succeed.
He went out even though it was raining.
Writing:
We Should Fight Against _______ / We Should Advocate _________
Use what you have learnt to express your opinion in an essay about the changes that could be caused by advances in technology.
1. Work in groups. Brainstorm some future
advances in technology, and their possible
advantages and disadvantages.
Advance in technology Advantage Disadvantage
2. Choose one of these advances in
technology and answer the questions.
Why do you want to write about this topic
What is your own opinion on the topic
3. Write your opinion
in an essay.
议论文:微信的利弊
一般现在时
第三人称为主
第一段:微信受欢迎,但要客观看待微信
第二段:益处——微信拉近了人们之间的距离;可以找到倾诉心事的朋友。弊端:有虚假信息,容易让人上当受骗。
体裁话题
时态人称
文章架构
We Should Advocate WeChat
第三段:自己的观点——合理利用微信。
E.g.
Useful Expression
Useful Expression
More and more people are beginning to use Wechat and some have even become addicted to it. However, WeChat has both advantages and disadvantages.
WeChat really shortens the distance between people. No matter where we are we can easily get in touch with our friends. Besides, we can find friends to whom we can tell our secrets. However it also has disadvantages. First, some information offered on WeChat is false and it may result in people being cheated. Second, some people spend too much time on WeChat, greatly influencing their normal life.
As far as I am concerned, WeChat is convenient but we should use it properly.
连
句
成
文
Exchange your draft with a partner.
Does the essay say what the writer thinks about the topic
Does the body discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the advance
Are signposts used to help the reader understand the purpose of each paragraph
Does the conclusion state the writer's position
Take your draft back and revise it.
1. Use the checklist to help you review your
partners' draft.
Sample Writing
The other day, I read about a company developing companion robots. These are robots that are supposed to be friends for people who live alone. Some of these companion robots are actually like small pets that a person can talk to and interact with. But unlike real pets, they do not have to feed them or take them for a walk. However, this company is also developing a companion robot that is exactly like a human being. It can walk and talk just like a person does. This all got me to think.
On the one hand, some people could say that a
companion robot like this is a good for us. For example, if someone old lives alone and seldom goes out, a companion robot could provide him or her a lot of comfort and enrich his or her life. Further, the robot could help monitor the health condition of that person. For example, if the person falls down and gets injured at home, the robot can call the doctor immediately to come and help.
On the other hand, some people also use this technology to avoid social contact. For example, there was a young man who recently got “married” to an anime character. What if it became common for people to get married to robots rather than human
beings in the future The gap between people could
further widen due to the development of realistic robots.
Personally, I do not see companion robots as an answer to people's problems. We should be providing each other with true companions and true friendship rather than cold machines.
Thank you!