Unit 2 Looking into the Future Reading for writing 课件+学案-2021-2022学年高二英语精美课件+精美教案（选择性必修一）（人教版2019）

2019人教版选择性必修一Unit 2 Looking into the Future Using Language Reading for Writing课件 云南省曲靖市第一中学 原创制作：周昆林 1 Lead-in: Watch the clip of video and answer the question: 1.What’s your point of view on this new technology—driverless cars? 2. do you think it is safe to ride in driverless cars? Now please read paragraph 1 and summarize the people’s different opinions towards driverless cars. Para 1 different opinions towards driverless cars Various people The Public should oppose the idea of developing driverless cars. Advances in technology were unnecessary and could even be dangerous. Against The families of the deceased It was enough. Hence, we should cease accepting technology just because it is new. conclusion Against The car company Nevertheless, the company still claimed: most people would be travelling in driverless cars one day soon In favor of Signposts Paragraph 2 On the one hand , there are many different groups of people around the world who live happily in the absence of new technology. who where How Their attitudes conclusion 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. A group of Christians In rural America They do not own or drive cars, watch TV, or use the Internet They have lived mainly as farmers since the 28th century 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. Structure of paragraph 3 Benefits of new technology weather tracking computer programs Give people lots of warnings about natural disasters and save many lives Benefits of the Internet The internet has made it possible for people to keep in touch far away. It has also made finding opportunities in life much easier Example 1 Example 2 On the other hand signpost signpost Structure