Unit 4 Everyday Economics Writing & Presenting ideas 学案-2023-2024学年高二英语外研版（2019）选择性必修第四册

【学生版】Unit 4 Period 5 Writing & Presenting ideas（配套） 【学习目标】 Learning Objectives 1 To read the post for the information about non-cash payment, then write an essay about non-cash payment 2 To talk about the current economic development and how to promote economic development in your hometown 【学习过程】 Learning activities 目标一: To read the post for the information about non-cash payment, then write an essay about non-cash payment Activity 1: Read the posts from an online forum. Complete the table with the corresponding information. Frank Non-cash payment is the best way to go. I pay for everything with my smartphone. It only takes a blink of the eye — just scan the barcode and click! And I never have to carry lots of heavy coins or dirty notes, or worry about losing my wallet — for the fourth time! Speaking of “dirty”, do you know that there are more germs on a coin than on a toilet seat?! Betty It might not be safe as you think, as computers and phones can be stolen or hacked easily. I also worry about over-consumption. If I have $20 in my purse, I can only spend up to that amount. But with electronic payments, I can spend again and again, just as long as my bank account has money in it! And what if you’re in a place without Internet access or your phone battery dies? Yang I agree that there are problems in electronic payments. Despite their convenience, people who don’t know how to use electronic payments might feel excluded, especially the elderly. Perhaps we could talk about using money less often, rather than replacing it for good? Definition of non-cash payments Benefits Problems Conclusion The structure of the essay. Definition of non-cash payments Benefits Problems Conclusion Activity 2: Write an essay about non-cash payments using the information in the above activity and the words and expressions in this section to help you. Do further research if necessary. 1. ... the best way to do ... 2. ... worry about losing the wallet ... 3. ... not