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Unit 2 Looking into the Future
Reading for Writing
Teaching Objectives
By the end of this period, you will be able to…
1. read magazine columns to understand their textual structure and linguistic characteristics
2. rearn how to ask questions, illustrate points and demonstrate ideas in an argumentative essay.
3. master the general method of argumentative writing.
4. write an argumentative essay on the pros and cons of future scientific and technological development.
Look at the theme and answer the following questions.
Lead-in
1.What's your point of view on new technology?
2.If you have enough money to buy a car, will buy a driverless car?
A driverless car is an automobile汽车 that has an autopilot system (自动驾驶系统) allowing it to safely move from one place to another without help from a human driver.
What is a driverless car?
Lead-in
Look at the title and answer the questions.
1. The text mainly talks about _____________and _______________ of new technology.
2. What kind of text is it?
A.an argumentative essay(议论文)
B.an expository essay(说明文)
C.a narrative essay(记叙文)
Should We Fight New Technology?
Pre-reading
advantages
disadvantages
A
Read for structure
In which paragraphs does the author:
describe the issue?
give an opinion?
discuss the advantages?
discuss the disadvantages?
describe the issue
give an opinion
discuss the advantages
discuss the disadvantages
structure
Signposts
Signposts guide readers to understand the structure of an article and the flow of ideas.
Circle signpost words in the passage. Fill in the table and put them into different categories.
Signposts are often used to connect ideas and sentences
as well as paragraphs.
Read for structure
types Signposts
Cause and effect
Contrast
Add information
Give examples
hence
for example
moreover
also
On the one hand, ...
On the other hand, ...
neverthless
rather than
Read para.1 and answer the question.
How did the author introduce the argument?
By talking about a car accident which aroused public concerns about new technology.
Detailed Reading
Read para.2 & 3 and answer the question.
How does the author support the ideas?
By using examples.
Topic sentence
Topic sentence
Examples
Examples
Detailed Reading
Read para.4 and answer the question.
What does the author think of new technology changing the way we live?
A. It is a completely positive thing.
B. It is a scary but acceptable prospect.
C. It should be resisted rather than accepted.
D. It has no impact on the author's life.
Detailed Reading
Structures of writing an argumentative essay.
Topic
describe the issue
disadvantages/advantages
give an opinion
a specific event
different opinions
topic sentence
examples
topic sentence
examples
conclusion
Making contrast
Summary
Every coin硬币 has two sides, and the new technology is no exception例外. Though technology is a double-edged sword,
we should learn to stay positive and make the most of it.
Should We Fight New Technology?
Discussion
最近,你在某英文论坛上看到一个帖子,内容是“Will human teachers be replaced by AI teachers?”。
请你对该帖子发表自己的看法。内容要点包括:
1.AI教师的优势;
2.AI教师的劣势;
3.你的看法。
注意:1.词数100左右;2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Writing
谋篇布局
本写作可分为三部分:
第一部分:开门见山,引出议论的话题;
第二部分:列举AI教师的优势和劣势;
第三部分:表明个人观点。
组织语言
第一部分:开门见山,引出议论的话题
1. Nowadays, there are a growing number of. . .
eg: Nowadays,there are a growing number of AI teachers.
如今,人工智能教师越来越多。
2. However, they have both advantages and disadvantages.
但是,它们既有优点也有缺点。
写作积累
(1)主题导入
Nowadays\At present\Currently, there is an increasingly hot\heated\energetic topic about whether it is... But it is well-known that \However, \Neverthless, as is known to all,\there is no doubt that the opinions concerning this hot topic vary from person to person.
最近,关于...是否...的话题引发热议。 但是众所周知,关于这个热门话题的观点因人而异。
组织语言
第二部分:列举AI教师的优势和劣势
1. On the one hand, . . . are helpful.
eg: On the one hand, AI teachers are helpful.
一方面,人工智能老师很有帮助。
2. Compared with . . . we can easily get in touch with. . .
eg: Compared with traditional education, we can easily get in touch with AI
teachers.
与传统教育相比,我们可以很容易地与AI老师取得联系。
3. So we can ask. . . to provide. . . when we. . .
eg: So we can ask AI teachers to provide personalized teaching when we have difficulty.
因此,当我们遇到困难时,我们可以要求人工智能教师提供个性化教学。
4. On the other hand, . . . also have some shortcomings.
eg: On the other hand, AI teachers also have some shortcomings.
另一方面,人工智能教师也存在一些不足。
5. Firstly, they are. . . , so they can't understand. . .
eg: Firstly, they are machines after all, so they can't understand students.
首先,他们毕竟是机器,所以他们不能理解学生。
6. Secondly, they can only do. . . , and can't deal with. . .
eg: Second, they can only act according to the plan and can't deal with unexpected situations.
其次,他们只能按计划行事,不能应对意外情况。
写作积累
(2)正方与反方的观点及理由
正方
On the one hand, some of them hold the opinion that...
For one thing(一方面)..some of them are in favor of the idea that...
A majority of people approve of the idea that...
People who support the idea think...
反方
However, some of them hold a different view.
However, some people differ with them on this matter. ...
However, others argue that...In their eyes,...
组织语言
第三部分:表明个人观点。
Although . . . are becoming more popular, I don't think they will. . .
eg: Although AI teachers are becoming more popular, I don't think they will
replace human teachers in the future.
虽然人工智能教师越来越受欢迎,但我认为他们在未来不会取代人类教师。
写作积累
(3)作者本人观点
• In final analysis, I am convinced that... 归根结底,我确信...
• When all factors are considered, it becomes evident that...
综合考虑所有因素后,显然可以看出...
• The foregoing discussion leads me to conclude that...
通过上述讨论,可以得出结论...
• While acknowledging [counterargument], I maintain that...
虽然承认[反对论点],但我坚持认为...
写作模板
Nowadays, there are a growing number of. . . However, they have both advantages and disadvantages.
On the one hand, +优点. . . are helpful. Compared with . . . we can easily get in touch with. . . So we can ask. . . to provide. . . when we. . . On the other hand, +缺点. . . also have some shortcomings. Firstly, they are. . . , so they can't understand. . . Secondly, they can only do. . . , and can't deal with. . .
Although . . . are becoming more popular, I don't think they will. . .
第一部分:开门见山,引出议论的话题;
第二部分:列举AI教师的优势和劣势;
第三部分:表明个人观点。
Dear Jenny,
I hope you are very well. Here is something about Wechat. In China, an increasing number of people begin to use Wechat and some have even been addicted to it. However, Wechat has advantages as well as disadvantages.
类文演练
介绍中国的移动支付 (mobile payment) 和人们对此的不同看法。
要点如下:
1.移动支付的现状;
2.移动支付给人们带来的利与弊。
注意:①词数100左右;
②适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
参考词汇: Alipay 支付宝
Dear Jenny,
I hope you are very well. Here is something about Wechat. In China, an increasing number of people begin to use Wechat and some have even been addicted to it. However, Wechat has advantages as well as disadvantages.
类文演练
参考范文:
Nowadays,Alipay,an efficient way to pay, is popular with people. More and more people are switching to this new way. Some advocate it because it makes life convenient while others think it not secure.
Obviously, mobile payment has its advantages and disadvantage. I hold the view that the advantages are as follows. In the first place, convenience — it can be used in almost any case. The second advantage is its security — not only can it protect you against fake money, but the theft of cash can be greatly reduced.
Nevertheless, some oppose it for its potential disadvantages. For example, the old may not keep up with this innovation, resulting in inconvenience for them.
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