内容正文:
argumentative writing—Advantages and Disadvantages of Technology
Learning Objectives
1. Master technology‑related vocabulary, phrases and universal sentence patterns.
2. Learn the structure of argumentative short passage (opinion‑giving writing).
3. Write an 80–120‑word short passage with clear opinions, complete points and correct grammar.
What high‑tech products do you use every day?
What changes does technology bring to our life?
What is argumentative writing
● 定义:议论文是用来表达个人观点、说明理由的应用文
● 核心目的:List advantages; list disadvantages; show your own opinion
● 和记叙文的区别:Focus on opinions and reasons, not only tell a story
链接高考
● 体裁地位:观点类议论文是春考书面表达高频体裁
● 字数要求:80‑120 words
● 评分核心:Clear opinions + reasonable reasons + correct grammar + fluent expressions
● 常见话题:科技、网购、手机、线上学习、网络生活
Basic Vocabulary
technology n. 科技;技术 develop v. 发展
development n. 发展 convenient adj. 方便的
improve v. 改善;提高 communicate v. 交流
information n. 信息
save v. 节省 waste v. 浪费
influence n.&v. 影响
problem n. 问题
harmful adj. 有害的
society n. 社会
Advanced Vocabulary
benefit v. 有益于 n. 益处
properly adv. 适当地;合理地
electronic adj. 电子的
besides 此外
what’s more 而且
however 然而
in my opinion 在我看来
Quick quiz
1. With the ______(develop / development) of technology, our life changes a lot.
2. Playing with mobile phones too much is ______(harm / harmful) to our health.
development
the____ of 这个句型中间加名词
harmful
be harmful to 固定搭配,对...有害
Useful Phrases
�� Advantages of technology
with the development of technology 随着科技的发展
make our life easier 使我们的生活更便捷
communicate with others 和他人交流
get different kinds of information 获取各类信息
save time and money 节省时间与金钱
improve our work and study 改善我们的工作与学习
Useful Phrases
�� Disadvantages & opinion phrases
spend too much time 花费太多时间
be harmful to 对…… 有害
every coin has two sides 事物都有两面性
make good use of 充分利用
use…properly 合理使用……
in our daily life 在我们日常生活中
Sentence Patterns
Opening(开篇:引出话题)
Basic:With the development of technology, our life has changed a lot.
Body‑1(主体:阐述优点)
Basic:Technology brings us lots of advantages.
We can ……
What’s more, we can……
Sentence Patterns
Body‑2(主体:阐述弊端,转折)
Basic:However, every coin has two sides.
It also brings some problems. For example,……
Ending(结尾:表达个人观点)
Basic:In my opinion, we should make good use of technology.
If we use it properly, it will help us a lot.
Grammar Focus
1. Tense:General Present Simple(介绍客观现象,全文多用一般现在时)
2. Noun:the + 名词:with the development of(the 后面必须接名词,不能用动词)
3. Fixed collocation:be harmful to + 名词 / 代词
4. Conjunction:however 然而,表转折,后面加逗号
Common Mistakes
(1)词性错误
❌ With the develop of technology,…(develop 是动词)
✅ With the development of technology,…
口诀:the 后面要接名词,动词要变换名词形式。
(2)固定搭配错误
❌ It is harmful for our health.
✅ It is harmful to our health.
Common Mistakes
(3)连词错误
❌ Every coin has two sides, technology also has problems.
✅ However, every coin has two sides. Technology also has some problems.
说明:however 是副词,不能直接连接两个简单句。
Four key points
1. Topic:引出科技话题(开篇)
2. Advantages:科技带来的优点(至少 2 点)
3. Disadvantages:科技带来的弊端(至少 1‑2 点)
4. Personal opinion:你的个人观点、做法
Writing Template
第一段
With the development of technology, our life has changed greatly.
Technology has many advantages. First, it makes our life more convenient. We can ________. Besides, we can ________.
Writing Template
第二段
However, every coin has two sides. It also has some problems. For example, ________. It may be harmful to ________.
Writing Task
写作任务:写一篇 80‑120 词短文,主题 Advantages and Disadvantages of Technology
提示信息:
1. 优点:科技方便沟通;帮助我们快速获取信息;节省时间
2. 弊端:部分学生沉迷手机;缺少面对面交流;不利于身体健康
3. 你的观点:合理利用科技
Steps for writing
第一步:判断体裁 →观点类议论文
第二步:提取四要素
Topic:technology
Advantages: convenient to communicate; get information quickly; save time
Steps for writing
Disadvantages: some students lose themselves in phones; less face‑to‑face talk; bad for health
Opinion: make good use of technology and use it properly
第三步:套用模板,填充信息;检查时态、词性、固定搭配
Model Essay
With the development of technology, our life has changed greatly.
Technology has many advantages. First, it makes our life more convenient. We can communicate with people far away easily. Besides, we can get different kinds of information quickly and save much time.
Model Essay
However, every coin has two sides. It also has some problems. For example, some students spend too much time on mobile phones. They have less face‑to‑face communication with others. It may be harmful to their health.
In my opinion, we should make good use of technology. If we use it properly, it can bring us a better life.
Summary
1. Words & phrases:technology‑related words,短语(优点、弊端、表达观点)
2. Sentences:opening / advantages / disadvantages / opinion patterns
3. Structure:four‑point writing structure(话题‑优点‑弊端‑个人观点)
4. Rules:Simple Present Tense;注意词性转换;记牢固定搭配
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