1、Unit 2 Looking into the Future Using Language Paragraph 4; Paragraph 3; Paragraph 2) (2) Underline the signpost words or phrases in the text. How do they help tell us the purpose of the paragraphs? (hence; nevertheless; on the one hand; on the other hand; for example; moreover; personally; neverthel
2、ess They are used to introduce the pros and cons, and to introduce the authors own opinion.) (3) Why did the author decide to write about this topic? (Because the author read a newspaper article and wanted to reflect on it.) 4. 学生活动：学生阅读第二段至第四段，找出各段主题句和支撑性细节，厘清支持方、反 对方和作者的观点，以及各方的支撑性论据。下面的表格可供参考。 Re
3、ad paragraph 2-4 and fill in the chart. Should we fight new technology? ParagraphTopic sentenceSupporting evidence 2 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 . They advocate a simple life
4、with an emphasis on hard work, family, and community. The Amishs quality of life is better since . 3 New technology has provided people everywhere with many benefits over the years. The latest weather-tracking computer programmes, which saves many lives. The Internet has made it possible for . on op
5、posite sides of the world. It has also made finding opportunities . using social media. 4 I have benefited quite a lot from technological advances. 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
6、of change and accept it rather than resist it. 5. 学生活动：围绕Should We Fight New Technology?的辩题，学生分成正反两方，先各自 列出论据，再在全班展开辩论。下面表格中的语言可供参考。 SignpostWe should fight new technologyWe should not fight new technology hence nevertheless oppose the idea of. some advances in technology is . provide people with ma
7、ny benefits save many lives on the one hand.on the other hand for example moreover also personally of course unnecessary and could even be dangerous We should cease accepting. . live happily in the absence of new technology is better . rather than living in large polluted cities . changes the way we
8、 live, . a scary prospect advocate . make it possible for. make . much easier .have benefited a lot from . help get into the best shape of my life . look on the positive side of change and accept it rather than resist it 6. 教师活动： 对比观点题型书面表达对比观点题型书面表达 1. 篇章结构 对比观点题型：要求论述两个对立的观点并给出自己的看法。此类文章可按以下步骤展开。
9、（1）提出问题 （2）正方观点(有一些人认为) （3）反方观点(另一些人认为) （4）我的看法 2. 常用表达 （1）首段常用的句型： Nowadays, it is a common phenomenon that. 如今，已成为一个普遍的现象。 In recent years. has been popular. 近年来，非常流行。 （2）陈述优势时常用的句型： There are many advantages in. First,. Second,. Third,. 在方面有许多优势。第一，第二，第三， Its advantages can be listed as follows.
10、For one thing, For another,. 它的优势可以列举如下。一方面，另一方面 There are many advantages of. 有很多优势。 （3）陈述弊端时常用的句型： But every coin has two sides. Obviously, it has some disadvantages. 但是事物都有两面性。很明显，它有一些劣势 However, just as a popular saying goes, Every coin has two sides. It still has its negative aspects. 然而，正如一句流行
11、的谚语所说： “事物都有两面性。 ”它仍然有不好的方面。 However, there are also some disadvantages. First, Besides,.Also,. 然而，也有一些劣势。首先， 此外，并且， （4）提出自己的看法或观点时常用的句型： To sum up, the advantages of. far outweigh its disadvantages. 总之，的优势远大于它的劣势。 In spite of these disadvantages, I think. does more good than harm to us. 尽管有这些劣势，我认为
12、对我们来说利大于弊。 In my opinion, it is true that advantages are more than disadvantages. 在我看来，优势确实比劣势多。 While it is true that. has many advantages, it is also important to realise that. 尽管确实有许多优势，但意识到也很重要。 3. 写作模板 Nowadays the Internet has become an important part of our daily life. Some students even thin
13、kthatcomputerscan_( 对 电 脑 的 看 法 ).Idontagreewith _(某种观点). In my opinion, _(我的观点). There are some other disadvantages. Firstly, _. Secondly, _. Whats worse, _.（以上列出网络的弊端） 7. 学生活动： Use what you have learnt to express your opinion in an essay about the changes that could be caused by advances in techno
14、logy. (1) Work in groups. Brainstorm some future advances in technology, and their possible advantages and disadvantages. 学生在小组内展开头脑风暴活动， 列出某项技术发展的利与弊， 然后发表自己的观点并互相 评论再根据他人的建议完善自己的论据。 Advance in technologyAdvantageDisadvantage (2) Choose one of these advances in technology and answer the questions.
15、Why do you want to write about this topic? What is your own opinion on the topic? 以We Should Fight Against_ 或 We Should Advocate _ 为题构思写 作。可以模仿阅读部分议论文的结构来安排各段的主要内容。下面的表格可供参考。 We should fight against_/ We should advocate _ Why do you want to write about this topic? What are its advantages? What are i
16、ts disadvantages? What is your own opinion? (3) Write your opinion in an essay. (Suggested Answers: The other day, I read about a company developing companion robots. These are robots that are supposed to be friends for people who live alone. Some of these companion robots are actually like small pe
17、ts that a person can talk to and interact with. But unlike real pets, they do not have to feed them or take them for a walk. However, this company is also developing a companion robot that is exactly like a human being. It can walk and talk just like a person does. This all got me to think. On the o
18、ne hand, some people could say that a companion robot like this is a good for us. For example, if someone old lives alone and seldom goes out, a companion robot could provide him or her a lot of comfort and enrich his or her life. Further, the robot could help monitor the health condition of that pe
19、rson. For example, if the person falls down and gets injured at home, the robot can call the doctor immediately to come and help. On the other hand, some people also use this technology to avoid social contact. For example, there was a young man who recently got married to an anime character. What i
20、f it became common for people to get married to robots rather than human beings in the future? The gap between people could further widen due to the development of realistic robots. Personally, I do not see companion robots as an answer to peoples problems. We should be providing each other with tru
21、e companions and true friendship rather than cold machines.) 三、After-class 1. 学生活动：学生完成写作初稿，同伴之间互相修改初稿，并完成分享。 Exchange your draft with a partner. (1) Use the checklist to help you review your partners draft. Does the essay say what the writer thinks about the topic? Does the body discuss the advanta
22、ges and disadvantages of the advance? Are signposts used to help the reader understand the purpose of each paragraph? Does the conclusion state the writers position? (2) Take your draft back and revise it. 2. 学生活动：Share your essay with the rest of the class. Assessing Your Progress 1. 学生活动：Complete
23、the dialogues with the correct forms of the words in the box. luxuryprospectruralabsence predictionessaynetworkemphasis 1A: Why are you so concerned? B: We cant win the case in the _ of relevant evidence 2A: Its difficult to make accurate _ about the effects on the environment B: I couldnt agree mor
24、e. We should place more _ on environmental protection. 3A: What are you working on? B: Im writing an _ on how to integrate individuals values and societys needs. 4A: How do you find working in your new office? B: Its great! The office _ allows users to share files and software, and to use a central
25、printer. 5A: I dont quite understand your choice. What might be the advantages of living in remote _ areas? B: The _ of getting a high-paying job is low, but I find it more meaningful to help people there. In addition, I have the _ of breathing fresh air every day. (Answers: absencepredictions; emph
26、asisessaynetworkruralprospect; luxury) 2. 学生活动： Read an introduction to the Future Library project. Fill in the blanks using the correct forms of the words in the box. cut downkeepusewriteread The Future Library is a project by the artist Katie Paterson. It began with the cutting down of trees in a
27、forest north of Oslo, Norway, in 2014. The Future Library Trust _ wood from these trees to build a special room-the Silent Room-in the Oslo Public Library. In place of the trees that had been cleared, 1,000 new trees were planted. Every year from 2014 until 2114, a different popular author _one orig
28、inal story, and the librarians _ all the stories in the Silent Room, where visitors can look at them but not read them. In 2114, the organisers _ the 1,000 trees that were planted back in 2014. They will then use the wood for publishing the 100 books in the Silent Room. So, in 2114, people _ books t
29、hat were made from trees that are growing right now. (Answers: used; will be writing/ will write; will be keeping/ will keep; will be cutting down/ will cut down; will be reading/ will read) 四、Summary 重点词汇：1. prediction2. oppose3. absence4. emphasis5. keep / stay in touch (with) 重点句型：rather than 的用法
30、；on the one hand.,on the other hand.的用法 总结对比观点题型的写法。 五、作业布置 随着电脑的普及和因特网的发展，上网已成为生活的一部分。某中学高一 (15) 班同学就中 学生上网的利与弊进行了讨论。请你用英文给某报社写一封信，描述此次讨论的结果。 利弊 1. 及时了解国内外时事，开阔视野 2. 看电视、听歌、聊天、放松身心 3. 收发邮件又快又省钱 1. 导致上课注意力不集中，影响学习效率 2. 浪费钱和时间 3. 不利于身体健康 注意：1. 不要逐字逐句翻译； 2. 词数100左右； 3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear editor, Wi
31、th the development of the computer and Internet, surfing the Internet has become a part of our life. Students are no exception. Our class has had a discussion_ _ _ _ Yours, Jamie One possible version: Dear editor, With the development of the computer and Internet, surfing the Internet has become a p
32、art of our life. Students are no exception. Our class has had a discussion on the advantages and disadvantages of surfing the Internet. Some students say we can benefit a lot from it. First of all, we can know what has happened both at home and abroad in no time. In this way, we can broaden our hori
33、zons. Also, we can be relaxed by watching movies, listening to music and chatting online. Whats more, we can send and receive e-mails in a short time with little money. However, others have the opposite opinion. They argue that if students often surf the Internet, they cant concentrate in class. As a result, it will reduce their study efficiency. At the same time, its a waste of money and time. Furthermore, its not good for the health. In my opinion, we should surf the Internet properly so that it benefits us in a better way. Yours, Jamie
