Unit 4 Space Exploration Reading for Writing 课件-2023-2024学年高一英语人教版（2019）必修第三册

Reading for Writing Unit 4 Space Exploration Review NASA may spend 25,869,300,000 dollars in 2024. So 67 years has been taken to develop space exploration. The Sputnik 1 satellite was launched by the USSA on 4 October 1957. Lead in Is Exploring Space A Waste of Time And Money? How to write an argumentative essay? CONENTS Part 1 Part 2 01 What is an argumentation? Argumentive essays seek to state a position on an issue and give several reasons supported by evidence to defend that position. Position: Reasons: Evidence: Position: Reasons: Evidence: Thesis statement (中心论点) Arguments Supporting details/evidence 02 What’s the author’s opinion（thesis statement）? However, others feel this is a shallow view which fails to realise how exploring space helps us. Para1 Introduction: thesis statement Use subjective words to suggest the author's opinion 03 Underline three reasons for author's statement. （Three arguments） Firstly, exploring space has already made a difference in the fight against world hunger. It has directly resulted in the many satellites that now orbit Earth. A number of the satellites record data on land and weather patterns. Then the data is transmitted to scientists on Earth After careful analysis, the scientists can provide useful recommendations and advice for farmers. As a result, space-based science has helped farming in its efforts to grow enough food to feed Earth's increasing population. Secondly, space exploration has already promoted technological improvements that benefit us all. High-end products around the world are made to a higher standard now because of advanced technology which was first created to meet the requirements for space exploration. For example, space technologies have helped the research and development of different types of new material. They have also helped companies make better heart monitors and other machines that doctors regularly use. Today, space technologies are widely used in all kinds of industries, and everyday products such as GPS, memory foam pillows, and smartphone cameras are changing our lives. Para2-4 Body:Arguments Finally, sending astronauts into space has helped people to think about the world's problems and even to find ways to solve them. Seeing pictures of our planet as an island in a black sea made people realise that our planet's resources are limited. In order to provide for such a rapidly increasing population, scientists are trying to find other planets that could one day be our new home. The greatest attention at present is on Mars because it is closer to Earth, In the future, humans may live on both planets. Using linking words can make an essay more logical 04 What’s the function of the rest part? Firstly, exploring space has already made a difference in the fight against world hunger. It has directly resulted in the many satellites that now orbit Earth. A number of the satellites record data on land and weather patterns. Then the data is transmitted to scientists on Earth After careful analysis, the scientists can provide useful recommendations and advice for farmers. As a result, space-based science has helped farming in its efforts to grow enough food to feed Earth's increasing population. Secondly, space exploration has already promoted technological improvements that benefit us all. High-end products around the world are made to a higher standard now because of advanced technology which was first created to meet the requirements for space exploration. For example, space technologies have helped the research and development of different types of new material. They have also helped companies make better heart monitors and other machines that doctors regularly use. Today, space technologies are widely used in all kinds of industries, and everyday products such as GPS, memory foam pillows, and smartphone cameras are changing our lives. Finally, sending astronauts into space has helped people to think about the world's problems and even to find ways to solve them. Seeing pictures of our planet as an island in a black sea made people realise that our planet's resources are limited. In order to provide for such a rapidly increasing population, scientists are trying to find other planets that could one day be our new home. The greatest attention at present is on Mars because it is closer to Earth, In the future, humans may live on both planets. Supporting details/evidence 05 How does the author use these evidence to prove his argument? Firstly, exploring space has already made a difference in the fight against world hunger. It has directly resulted in the many satellites that now orbit Earth. A number of the satellites record data on land and weather patterns. Then the data is transmitted to scientists on Earth After careful analysis, the scientists can provide useful recommendations and advice for farmers. As a result, space-based science has helped farming in its efforts to grow enough food to feed Earth's increasing population. argument 1 linking words result 06 Why does the author use the examples in essay? Secondly, space exploration has already promoted technological improvements that benefit us all. High-end products around the world are made to a higher standard now because of advanced technology which was first created to meet the requirements for space exploration. For example, space technologies have helped the research and development of different types of new material. They have also helped companies make better heart monitors and other machines that doctors regularly use. Today, space technologies are widely used in all kinds of industries, and everyday products such as GPS, memory foam pillows, and smartphone cameras are changing our lives. Using examples can make an essay more convincing 07 Underline the sentence that rephrases the author’s opinion? In closing, exploring space provides the world with many different benefits. Therefore, it should continue so as to provide new and better solutions to people's short-term and long-term problems. Para 5 Conclusion: Repeating the statement can echo author’s opinion. How to write an argumentative essay? Part 2 01 Structure of an argument 体裁：议论文 人称：第三人称、第一人称 时态：一般现在时为主 要点：1. 论点—— 2. 论证 2.1 分论点1+细节 2.2 分论点2+细节 2.3 分论点3+细节 2.4 …… 3. 结论 Introducition 02 Discuss 最近，你班同学就“太空探索是否值得”这一话题展开了一场讨论。请你根据下表提供的信息，用英语写一篇短文介绍讨论的情况，并谈谈自己的看法。 70%的同学认为： 30%的同学认为： 值得探索 1.可以使用卫星进行通讯传播、天气预报 2..... 3.... 不值得探索 1.浪费金钱。这些金钱本可用来解决地球上的饥饿、污染等问题 2.... 3.... Discussing Tasks: Add 4 new arguments and supporting evidence from different aspects/fields. (politics;economy;culture;farming;population;safety;natural resources;employment;education; health care;people’s well-being;housing;...) Sentences for reference 1. We had a heated discussion about/on.... 我们就……进行了热烈的讨论。 2. Recently, …has brought about a heated discussion.最近，……引起了热烈的讨论。 3. There is a widespread concern over the issue that.... ……问题引起了广泛的关注。 人们对此有不同的看法 4. Opinions concerning this hot topic vary from person to person. 5. People have taken different attitudes towards.... 6. People hold different opinions on this problem. 7. Opinions are divided on the question. Para 1: 引入主题 Sentences for reference 支持 反对 Para 2 1. Some/Most/Few of them hold the opinion that... 他们中的一些/大多数/少数人认为.....。 2. Some/Most/Few of them are in favor of/ for the idea that... 他们中的一些/大多数/少数人赞成……的观点。 3. People who are opposed to/ against the idea think that... 反对这个想法的人认为……。 4. However, the flip side of the coin is ……. 然而；另一个相反的观点是……。 Sentences for reference Para3 1. As far as I am concerned,... ……就我个人而言 2. From my perspective,... ……在我看来 3. From my point of view,... ……在我看来 4. In my opinion,... ……依我所见 5. It’s my opinion that+句子. 我的看法是…… 6. Taking all factors into consideration, we may come to the conclusion that... 把所有的因素加以考虑，我们可以得出这样的结论……。 7. In a word, only through...can we have a bright future. 总之，只有通过……我们才能有一个光明的未来。 Write 最近，你班同学就“太空探索是否值得”这一话题展开了一场讨论。请你根据下表提供的信息，用英语写一篇短文介绍讨论的情况，并谈谈自己的看法。 70%的同学认为： 30%的同学认为： 值得探索 1.可以使用卫星进行通讯传播、天气预报 2..... 3.... 不值得探索 1.浪费金钱。这些金钱本可用来解决地球上的饥饿、污染等问题 2.... 3.... Comment on the argumentation according to the checklist. 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 writer's opinion and end properly? Are there any grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors? Homework Thank you! $$