Unit 2 Looking into the Future Using Language Reading for writing 课件-2026-2027学年高中英语人教版选择性必修第一册

该高中英语课件围绕“新技术的优缺点及议论文写作”展开，以无人驾驶汽车案例导入，通过问题链引发思考，引导学生阅读分析议论文结构（描述问题-讨论优缺点-提出观点），结合写作支架（signposts提示语、检查表）和词汇讲解，构建从输入到输出的学习脉络。 其亮点在于融合语言能力与思维品质，通过文本结构分析和写作任务培养学生批判性表达，引用Amish人案例渗透文化意识，丰富的学习支架（词汇表、检查表）助力有效学习。学生提升议论文写作能力，教师获得系统教学资源支持。

新人教版选择性必修一 Reading for Writing Unit 2 Looking into the future Learning objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: read and get the main idea of the passage; grasp the structure of an argumentative essay; critically analyze different attitudes to new technology and learn to express your opinions about technology’s development in the future; write your opinions in an essay. Lead-in What do you know about driverless cars? Driverless cars are a popular modern technology with pros and cons. They can reduce human-caused traffic accidents, relieve traffic congestion and improve travel efficiency. However, technical errors may lead to serious crashes. They also cause job losses for drivers. In general, we should use driverless cars rationally and improve their safety. Do you know some advantages about driverless cars? Driverless cars can reduce traffic accidents, ease traffic pressure and improve people's travel efficiency.. Do you know some disadvantages about driverless cars? Technical failures may cause serious accidents in real life. For example, a Tesla car working in driverless mode crashed into a cleaning vehicle on a Chinese highway in 2016, leading to the driver’s death. Such real accidents show its hidden safety risks. Besides, they also make some professional drivers lose their jobs. Reading 2. What is the text mainly about? 3. Which one shows the structure of the text? And what’s the main idea of each paragraph? It’s about the advantages and disadvantages of new technology and the author’s own opinion. describe the issue discuss the advantages discuss the disadvantages give an opinion Skim the text on page 20 and answer the following questions. 1. What is the type/genre of the text? A. Narrative B. Argumentation C. Exposition D. Practical writing 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. SHOULD WE FIGHT NEW TECHNOLOGY? 今早，我看到一则触目惊心的头条新闻：《车辆开启自动驾驶模式后发生车祸，一名乘客身亡》。报道里不少人表示，公众应当抵制研发无人驾驶汽车的构想。他们称，部分科技进步并无实际必要，甚至潜藏安全隐患。因此，我们不能只因一项技术新颖，就盲目接纳它。报社报道涉事车企已就这起事故致歉，但遇难者家属表示这份道歉远远不够。即便如此，该企业仍坚称，在不久的将来，大多数人都会乘坐无人驾驶汽车出行。 Should we fight driverless cars? 01 various people 02 the car company Yes No the public should oppose the idea of developing driverless cars some advances in technology were unnecessary and could even be dangerous we should cease accepting technology just because it is new most people would be travelling in driverless cars one day soon. The development of paragraph 1 Para. 1 two opinions issue The Public should oppose the idea of developing driverless cars. Various people Nevertheless, the company still claimed that most people would be travelling in driverless cars one day soon The car company Passenger dies when car crashes in driverless mode 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，世界各地有许多不同群体，即便没有新兴科技，依旧过得幸福安乐。其中最广为人知的或许是阿米什人 —— 一群居住在美国乡村的基督教徒。他们不购置、不驾驶汽车，不看电视，也不使用互联网。自 18 世纪起，他们便以务农为主，且在遥远的未来，他们大概率仍会延续这种生活方式。他们推崇简朴的生活，重视勤劳劳作、家庭与社群。在他们看来，这样的生活远胜于追逐奢侈品、效仿名流富人的生活。甚至有人认为，阿米什人的生活质量更高：他们身处自然、懂得亲近自然，而非栖身庞大又污染严重的城市。 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. 另一方面，多年以来，新兴科技为世界各地的人们带来了诸多益处。比如，最新的气象追踪计算机程序能够多次向人们预警潜在的自然灾害，挽救了无数生命。此外，即便亲友相隔地球两端，互联网也让他们能够轻松保持联系。互联网还大大拓宽了人们寻找人生机遇的渠道，人们可以借助社交媒体搭建更广阔的人脉圈。 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. 就我个人而言，科技进步让我受益匪浅。我是通过社交媒体平台找到了人工智能设计师这份工作。我常年佩戴的健康监测设备，也帮我拥有了人生中最好的身体状态。诚然，当新技术改变我们的生活方式时，前景或许会令人心生惶恐。但即便如此，我总会看到变革积极的一面，选择接纳而非抗拒它。 Answer the following questions about the text 1. In which paragraphs does the author: • describe the issue? • give an opinion? • discuss the advantages? • discuss the disadvantages? Para 1 Para 4 Para 3 Para 2 2 . Underline the signpost words or phrases in the text. And think how do they help tell us the purpose of the paragraphs? Signposts Some words and phrases are used as signposts to help show a paragraph’s purpose. These usually come at the beginning or end of a paragraph. Signposts 1. Introduce two contrasting points or facts: 2. Add more information: 3. Explain or support a point: 4. State a conclusion: 5. Say something that contrasts with what has just been said: Should we fight new technology? Paragraph 3 I have benefited quite a lot from technological advances. The latest weather-tracking computer programmes ..., which saves many lives. The Internet has made it possible for ... on opposite sides of the world. It has also made finding opportunities ... using social media. New technology has provided people everywhere with many benefits over the years. Paragraph 2 Paragraph 1 Supporting evidence Probably the most well-known are the Amish ... They advocate a simple life with an emphasis on hard work, family, and community. The Amish’s quality of life is better since ... I found my career as ... through a social media network. My health monitor, ... get into the best shape of my life. I will always look on the positive side of change and accept it rather than resist it. There are many different groups of people around the world who live happily in the absence of new technology. Topic sentence Topic sentence Topic sentence Supporting evidence Supporting evidence Discussion should we fight new technology? We shouldn’t resist new technology completely. It has risks like driverless car crashes, and some people prefer tech-free simple lives. Yet it saves lives, connects people and creates chances. Though tech changes life can be frightening, we should accept it and avoid its downsides instead of fighting it. Writing Work in groups. Brainstorm some future advances in technology, and their possible advantages and disadvantages. Human-like AI robots Advance in technology Replace human jobs; lack real emotional communication Disadvantage Help with housework, patient care and dangerous work Advantage Please give your arguments with the help of the table below. We should fight against ______ / We should advocate ______ Why do you want to write about this topic? What are its advantages? What are its disadvantages? What is your opinion on the topic? Please write your opinion in an essay with the help of the following expressions. Signposts We should fight against ... We should advocate ... On the one hand… On the other hand… ……Its advantages far outweigh its disadvantages. Despite its benefits, it still has drawbacks Every coin has two sides. While it brings convenience, it also causes trouble. pose potential risks threaten personal privacy lead to job losses cost a large sum of money cause safety hazards bring environmental pollution lack real emotional connection have unknown long-term effects bring great convenience save plenty of time and energy reduce risks /lower accident rates broaden people’s horizons create more job opportunities improve work efficiency help solve serious problems strengthen communication Exchange your draft with a partner, and use the checklist to help you review your partner’s draft. 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? New technology like human-like AI robots is developing rapidly. It surely brings us many benefits but also causes some concerns. On the one hand, AI robots can help people finish tiring, boring or dangerous work. They can also look after the elderly and patients, making our lives much easier. On the other hand, this technology has disadvantages. It may replace human workers and lead to job losses. What’s more, too much contact with robots may reduce our real-life communication. In my opinion, we should accept new technology wisely and make full use of its advantages. oppose /əˈpəʊz/ vt. 反对；抵制；阻挠 (1) oppose (doing) sth 反对（做）某事 (2) oppose sb doing sth 反对某人做某事 近义词 object、differ、disagree、protest、resist 词性转换 opposition n. [U] 反对，反抗 opposite adj. 对面的；另一边的；相反的，迥然不同的 n. [U] 对立面 opposed adj. 强烈反对的；截然不同的 be opposed to (doing) sth 反对（做）某事（to为介词） (2) as opposed to ... 与……相反，而非……；相对于…… Words and Expressions hence /hens/ adv. 因此；由此 近义词 thus cease /siːs/ vi. & vt. （使）停止；终止 (1) cease doing / to do sth 停止做某事 (2) wonders will never cease (informal) （表示惊喜）真是无奇不有，怪事何其多 deceased /dɪˈsiːst/ adj. 已死的；亡故的 absence /ˈæbsəns/ n. 不存在；缺乏；缺席 in the absence of ... 缺乏…… (2) in/during sb’s absence 当某人不在/缺席的时候 (3) absence of mind 心不在焉 (4) absence from school/work 缺课/缺勤 词性转换 absent adj. 缺席，不在；心不在焉的；不存在，缺少 (1) absent-minded adj. 心不在焉的，健忘的 (2) be absent from ... 缺席…… 反义词 presence n. [U]出席，在场 present adj. 在场，出席 be present at ... 出席…… rural /ˈrʊərəl/ adj. 乡村的；农村的 advocate /ˈædvəkeɪt/ vt. 提倡；支持；拥护 1. vt. 提倡；支持；拥护 advocate (doing) sth 提倡/主张（做）某事 (2) advocate that ... / It is advocated that ... 提倡/主张…… 2. n. 提倡者；支持者；拥护者 an advocate for/of ... ……的支持者/拥护者 emphasis /ˈemfəsɪs/ n. 强调；重视；重要性 （pl. emphases） put/place/lay emphasis on 强调/重视…… 词性转换 emphasize/emphasise vt. 着重；强调 emphasise the importance of ... 强调……的重要性 luxury /ˈlʌkʃəri/ n. 奢华 词性转换 luxurious adj. 奢侈的 keep in touch (with ...) （与……）保持联系；了解（某课题或领域的情况） 拓展 get in touch with ... 和……取得联系 lose touch with ... 和……失去联系 keep/be/stay in touch with ... 和……保持联系 be out of touch with ... 和……没有联系 career /kəˈrɪə(r)/ n. 职业；事业 prospect /ˈprɒspekt/ n. 可能性；前景 resist /rɪˈzɪst/ vi. & vt. 抵制；反抗；抵挡 resistance /rɪˈzɪstəns/ n. 抵制；反对；抗拒 (1) resist doing sth 反对/抵制做某事 (2) can’t resist (doing) sth 忍不住/抵抗不住做某事 词性转换 resistant adj. 抵抗的 paragraph /ˈpærəɡrɑːf/ n. 段；段落 signpost /ˈsaɪnpəʊst/ n. 路标 essay /ˈeseɪ/ n. 文章 Reading for Writing 新人教选择性必修一 Unit 2 Thank You ! $