1、Book 1 Unit2Using Lauguage Lead inA driverless car is an automobile(汽车)that has an autopilot(自动驾驶)system allowing it to safely move from one place to another without help from a human driver.What is a driverless car?Read for structureStructure?SHOULD WE FIGHT NEW TECHNOLOGY?Para1 This morning,I saw
2、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 t
3、echnology 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.1.oppose 反对(计划、政策等)
4、;抵制;阻挠oppose(doing)sth.=object to(doing)sth.I would oppose changing the law.我将反对改变这个法规。2.hence:for this reason 因此;由此3.Cease doing:to stop happening or existing(使)停止,终止,结束 Welfare payments cease as soon as an individual starts a job.You never cease to amaze me!你总能让我感到惊奇!He ordered his men to cease fi
5、re(=stop shooting).他命令手下停止射击。The company ceased trading in June.这家公司已于六月停业。SHOULD WE FIGHT NEW TECHNOLOGY?Para1 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 driver
6、less 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 eno
7、ugh.Nevertheless,the company still claimed that most people would be travelling in driverless cars one day soon.我们应该抵制新技术吗?今天早上,我看到了一个令人震惊的标题:“无人驾驶模式下的车祸导致乘客死亡”。在这篇文章中,很多人说公众应该反对开发无人驾驶汽车的想法。他们说,一些技术进步是不必要的,甚至可能是危险的。因此,我们应该不再仅仅因为技术是新的就接受它。报道称,该汽车公司已经就这次事故道歉,但死者家属表示这还不够。尽管如此,该公司仍然宣称,不久的将来,大多数人将乘坐无人驾驶汽
8、车出行。Read for detailsa specific event/accidentdifferent opinionsPara.1 Introduction the hot issue Para2 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
9、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 b
10、etter than caring about luxuries or following the lives of the rich and famous.It could even be argued that the Amishs quality of life is better since they live in and appreciate the natural environment rather than living in large,polluted cities.1.on the one hand-on the other hand-“一方面-另一方面-”,常用于引出
11、不同的,尤其是对立的观点、思想等。2.in the absence of 缺乏-during sbs absence 在某人不在、缺席的时候absence of mind 心不在焉 absence from school/work 缺课、缺勤3.advocate:to support sth publicly 拥护;支持;提倡The group does not advocate the use of violence.该团体不支持使用暴力 Para2 On the one hand,there are many different groups of people around the wo
12、rld 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
13、 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 Amishs quality of life is better since they live in and apprec
14、iate the natural environment rather than living in large,polluted cities.一方面,世界上有许多不同的群体,他们在没有新技术的情况下幸福地生活着。最著名的可能是阿米什人,一群生活在美国农村的基督徒。他们没有汽车、不开车,不看电视,也不使用互联网。自18世纪以来,他们主要以农民的身份生活,在遥远的将来,他们可能也会以同样的方式生活。他们提倡简单的生活,强调努力工作、家庭和社区。他们认为这比关心奢侈品或追随富人和名人的生活要好。甚至可以说,阿曼门诺派的生活质量更好,因为他们生活在自然环境中,欣赏自然,而不是生活在污染严重的大城市
15、里。Para3 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 f
16、riends 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.1.moreover 此外,而且(近义词 in addition)2.keep in touch with 与-保持联系(反义词:lose
17、 touch with 与-失去联系)3.句型:make it possible for sb to do 使某人做某事成为可能4.as 引导原因状语从句 Para3 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 disas
18、ters,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
19、 media.另一方面,新技术多年来为各地的人们提供了许多好处。例如,另一方面,新技术多年来为各地的人们提供了许多好处。例如,最新的天气跟踪计算机程序给人们提供了许多关于潜在自然灾害最新的天气跟踪计算机程序给人们提供了许多关于潜在自然灾害的警告,这挽救了许多人的生命。此外,互联网使与朋友和家人的警告,这挽救了许多人的生命。此外,互联网使与朋友和家人保持联系很便捷,即使他们在世界的两端。它还让人们更容易在保持联系很便捷,即使他们在世界的两端。它还让人们更容易在生活中寻找机会,因为它让人们通过使用社交媒体结交更多的朋生活中寻找机会,因为它让人们通过使用社交媒体结交更多的朋友。友。Read for
20、detailsthe AmishPara.2-3 Pros and Cons Topic sentencegive examples Para4 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
21、 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.1.benefit from 从-中收益2.monitor检测器3.get into the best shape of my life 进入我人生最佳状态4.look on-as-把-视为-5.resist:to refuse
22、 to accept sth and try to stop it from happening 抵制;阻挡to resist change 抵制变革The bank strongly resisted cutting interest rates.银行强烈反对降低利率 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 wea
23、r 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,我从技术进步中获益匪浅。我通过一个社交媒体网络找到了我AI设计师的职业生涯。我一直戴着健
24、康监测器,它也帮助我进入了最佳状态。当然,如果新技术改变了我们的生活方式,这可能是一个可怕的前景。然而,我总是会看到变化积极的一面,接受它,而不是抵制它。Para.4 Own opinion Topic sentencegive examples(personal experience)Read for details Read for structureIn which paragraph does the author:l describe the hot issue热门问题热门问题l give an opinionl discuss the advantagesl discuss the
25、 disadvantagesl describe the hot issuel discuss the disadvantagesl discuss the advantagesl give an opinion Signposts表达因果:表达因果:hence表示转折:表示转折:nevertheless表示事物的两个方面:表示事物的两个方面:on the one hand;on the other hand表示补充信息:表示补充信息:moreover表示个人观点:表示个人观点:personally【写作任务】假如你是李华,学校论坛英文版想邀请你写一篇介绍微信(WeChat)利弊的文章,刊登在
26、论坛上。要点如下:1微信的益处;2微信的弊端;3你的看法。注意:1.词数80左右;2可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。One possible version:More and more people are beginning to use WeChat and some have even become addicted to it.(事件引入)However,WeChat has both advantages and disadvantages.(不同观点)WeChat really shortens the distance between people.No matter where
27、we are,we can get in touch with our friends instantly.Besides,we can easily detect something relevant and friends to whom we can tell our secrets.(益处)However(转折词),it also has disadvantages.First,some information offered on WeChat is abnormal or false and in this sense,it may result in people being c
28、heated.Second,some people spend too much time on WeChat,critically influencing their normal life.(弊端)As far as I am concerned,WeChat is convenient but we should use it properly.(个人观点)Writing 随着科技的发展,抢红包在我们的生活中变得越来越流行。抢红包给我们的日常生活添加了乐趣,但有些人整天拿着手机,为了抢红包,完全不与身边人交流。请你根据此现象就下列要求写一篇英语作文。1抢红包的利与弊;2你的观点。注意:1.词数80左右;2可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。参考词汇:抢红包 grabbing red envelopesHomework1.Revise and polish your draft.2.Share your essay with the rest of the class.
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