1、Book 3 unit 4 reading for writing Is exploring space a waste of time and money？leading-inWhat is your opinion on spending much money and time in exploring space?Is exploring space a waste of time and money? Why?help us learn about new planets, new stars;create numerous jobs like engineers, research
2、assistants and technicians;lead to advanced technology; Thinkingcost a lot of time and money; get little benefits to human beingsNow lets read a passage to learn the writers opinions on this question.Read the passage and answer the questions1Is exploration space a waste of time and money?Because the
3、y think that we should feed the worlds poor and find immediate solutions to other problems, such as pollution and fatal diseases.1. Why are some people against space exploration?2. What has space exploration done for food production?It has directly resulted in the many satellites orbiting Earth, whi
4、ch helps record data on land and weather patterns, providing useful recommendations and advice for farmers.Is exploration space a waste of time and money?It made people realise that our planets resources are limited.3. What did the picture of Earth from space make people realise?4. How does space ex
5、ploration benefit the products that people use nowadays?High-end products around the world are made to a higher standard now because of advanced technology which was first created to meet the requirements for space exploration.Study the features of an argumentative writing 2 topic sentencePara.1 Par
6、a.2 Para.3 Para.4 Para.5 Some people argue that we should stop. However, others feel this is a shallow view. Firstly, exploring space has already made a difference in the fight against world hunger.Secondly, space exploration has already promoted technological improvements that benefit us all.Finall
7、y, sending astronauts into space has helped people to think about the worlds problems and even to find ways to solve them.In closing, exploring space provides the world with many different benefits.different opinions on space exploration (paragraph 1)supporting argumentation on space exploration (pa
8、ragraph 2 - 4)conclusion on space exploration (paragraph 5)Fill in the blanks and catch the structure of the passageDifferent opinions about space explorationSome people argue that we should stop exploring, while others feel this is a 1. _ view. shallowDifferent benefits of exploring spaceIt has 2.
9、_ in the fight against world hunger.It has 3. _ technological improvements.It helps people 4. _the worlds problems. made a difference promotedthink aboutDraw a conclusionExploring space should 5. _continuePart 1 （para 1）IntroductionPart 2 （paras 2-4）BodyPart 3 （para 5）conclusiondetailed analysis of
10、the argumentative writingPara.1 introduction paragraph about space exploration focus on other problems, such as poverty, pollution, fatal diseases etc.realise the importance and benefits of exploring spacedifferent opinions to give background information; to stimulate the readers interestthesis sent
11、enceat least 2 pointssupporting evidencedata, facts, case studies, authority,etclanguage featureconcise, essential, objective, calm, detailed, etcto persuade the readersto show main arguments 12312Para.2-4 body paragraph body Para.2-4 body paragraph Activity 1 Read Paragraph 2 again to find out the
12、arguments and supporting details.Reading for detailsThe argument:Supporting details:Firstly, exploring space has already made a difference in the fight against world hunger.recording data on weather patterntransmitting data to earthanalysing dataproviding recommendation and adviceActivity 1 Read Par
13、agraph 3 again to find out the arguments and supporting details.Reading for detailsThe argument:Supporting details:Secondly, space exploration has already promoted technological improvements that benefit us all.new material; better heart monitors and other machines; GPS, memory foam pillows; smartph
14、one camerasActivity 1 Read Paragraph 4 again to find out the arguments and supporting details.Reading for detailsThe argument:Supporting details:Finally, sending astronauts into space has helped people to think about the worlds problems and even to find ways to solve them.limited resources; finding
15、other planet to live ondetailed analysis of the argumentative writingPara.5 closing paragraph to summarize the argument to restate the opinion argumentative writing to present the authors opinionto persuade the readers to believe or actto explain, clarify, or illustrate the viewpointHave a try to wr
16、ite your own argumentative essay 3Decide upon a topic writing proceduresStructure the eassyPolish the languagewrite an argumentative essayStep 1: Decide upon a topic （确定一个话题）（确定一个话题）Topic： Is exploring space a waste of time and money?write an argumentative essayStep 2: Structure the essay （构思文章框架）（构
17、思文章框架）introduction paragraphbody paragraphclosing paragraphfirst para. middle para.last para. different opinionssupporting argumentationconclusion of your opinionwrite an argumentative essayStep 3: Polish the language （润色语言）（润色语言）make the language objectiveuse some transition wordsReading for the st
18、ructure and language featuresHow to write an argumentative essay?For example: use what you have learnt to write about your opinion about space exploration.Summary List an outlineIntroduction: present the topic and different opinions about space exploration. Body: give supporting evidence. (topic sen
19、tences, linking words)Closing: draw a conclusion and express your opinion.point 1.point2.point 3.My opinion about space exploration With the development of science and technology, space exploration is becoming a hot topic. Some people argue that space exploration wastes a large amount of money and t
20、ime. However, others believe that it is really worthwhile. Space exploration is a challenge to human beings, but I believe it has more advantages. Firstly, space technologies has helped produce many high-end products that improve our daily lives such as GPS, smartphone cameras and so on. Secondly, i
21、t is necessary to find a new home for people in space, as the resources on Earth will run out. Space exploration makes us better understand the outer environment, which is necessary for us to make good use of the natural resources. Finally, exploring space can extend our horizon beyond the earth and
22、 satisfies our curiosity about the mystery of the universe. In closing, space exploration brings more benefits for humans. So we should pay more attention to it and support it.IntroductionBodyClosingForMy opinion about space exploration In recent years, many countries have spent billions of dollars
23、and lots of time on exploring space. Some people think it is worthwhile to do this. However, others argue that it is a waste of time and money and we should stop space exploration. First of all, although many benefits may result from space exploration, the costs involved are enormous. As we all know
24、, exploring space requires a great deal of money on space equipment, training astronauts and doing experiments. Secondly, our world is faced with many unsolved problems, such as environmental pollution and fatal diseases. So why are we going into space to explore? Finally, there are many people suff
25、ering hunger. I cant understand spending all this money on expensive research and experiments when so many people need food. All in all, we should spend money and time caring for people around the world instead of exploring space. IntroductionBodyClosingAgainst写作指导技 法 点 拨文体分析 把握写作动脉本单元的写作任务是写辩论性文章。辩
26、论性文章在行文时一般分为本单元的写作任务是写辩论性文章。辩论性文章在行文时一般分为三个段落：三个段落：第一部分：引入辩论的话题；第一部分：引入辩论的话题；第二部分：列举正方观点及理由；列举反方观点及理由；第二部分：列举正方观点及理由；列举反方观点及理由；第三部分：表明作者自己的观点。第三部分：表明作者自己的观点。有时候正方的观点和反方的观点各成一段，这样的话全文可分为四段。有时候正方的观点和反方的观点各成一段，这样的话全文可分为四段。常用表达1.介绍讨论的主题介绍讨论的主题(开头句开头句)We had a discussion about whether it is necessary to.
27、Weve had a survey on how to choose their courses，majors and universities.We have held a discussion about whether it is good or not.2.过渡句过渡句Opinions are divided on this issue.Opinions are mainly divided into two groups.Different people，however，have different opinions on this matter.Different people，h
28、owever，think quite differently on this matter.3.介绍正方观点介绍正方观点45% of the students hold the view that.For one thing，.For another thing，.60% of the students are for the idea.4.介绍反方观点介绍反方观点On the contrary/However/As the old saying goes，each coin has two sides.Nearly half of the students think that.On the
29、 one hand，.On the other hand，.返 回Lets practice writing an argumentative essay. 最近，你班同学就最近，你班同学就“太空探索是否值得太空探索是否值得”这这一话题展开了一话题展开了一场讨论。请你根据下表提供的信息，用英语写一篇短文介绍讨场讨论。请你根据下表提供的信息，用英语写一篇短文介绍讨论的情况，并谈谈自己的看法。论的情况，并谈谈自己的看法。30%30%的同学认为：的同学认为：70%70%的同学认为：的同学认为：不值得探索不值得探索2 2离我们及我们离我们及我们的日常生活太遥远的日常生活太遥远3 3浪费金浪费金钱。这些
30、金钱本可用来解决地钱。这些金钱本可用来解决地球上的饥饿、污染等问题球上的饥饿、污染等问题1. 1. 值得探索值得探索2 2已使用卫星进已使用卫星进行通讯传播、天气预报行通讯传播、天气预报3 3有有望解决地球人口问题、地球能望解决地球人口问题、地球能源短缺问题源短缺问题 Before writing-Words and phrases _ _ 探索太空探索太空_ _ 有有很大影响很大影响 _ _ 导致导致 _ _ 先进的技术先进的技术 _ _ 满足要求满足要求_ _ 改变我们的生活改变我们的生活 _ _ 靠近；接近靠近；接近 _ _ 提供生活所需提供生活所需 _ _促进技术改进促进技术改进 _
31、_ 提供解决问题的办法提供解决问题的办法Translate the phrases from the text.explore space make a differenceresult inadvanced technologymeet the requirementschange our livesbe close toprovide forpromote technological improvement provide solutions to problemsWhile writing-the outlineParagraph 1：_ _Paragraph 2：_ _Paragrap
32、h 3：_ _Paragraph 4：_ _Recently，students in our class have had a discussion on whether space is worth exploring.30% of us think space exploration is not worthwhile.On the other hand，70% think space is worth exploring. As far as I am concerned, it is worthwhile to explore the space.While writing-make
33、sentences用于太空探索的资金可以用来解决地球的饥饿和污染等问题。(过去分词作定语) _30%的同学认为不值得探索。_他们认为太空探索离我们及我们的日常生活太遥远并且浪费金钱。_70%的人认为太空值得探索，因为我们从中受益匪浅。(because)_总有一天，我们可以搬到其他星球去解决人口问题。(by doing)_太空研究将使我们能够找到新的能源来解决地球上的能源短缺问题。(不定式作目的状语)_在我看来, 探索太空是值得的。_And the money spent on space exploration can be used to solve the earths problems
34、such as starvation and pollution.30% of us think space exploration is not worthwhile.They think space is too far away from us and our daily life and is a waste of money.70% think space is worth exploring because we have benefited a lot from it.We may solve the population problem by moving to other p
35、lanets one day.Space research will enable us to find new sources to solve the problem of energy shortages on the earth.As far as I am concerned, it is worthwhile to explore the space. Writing-draft Recently, students in our class have had heated a discussion on whether space is worth exploring. Stud
36、ents hold different ideas about it. 30% of us think space exploration is not worthwhile. They think space is too far away from us and our daily life and is a waste of money. And the money spent on space exploration can be used to solve the earths problems such as starvation and pollution. On the oth
37、er hand，70% think space is worth exploring because we have benefited a lot from it，such as using satellites for communication and weather forecast. Whats more，with further space research，we may solve the population problem by moving to other planets one day. Also，space research will enable us to fin
38、d new sources to solve the problem of energy shortages on the earth.As far as I am concerned, it is worthwhile to explore the space. Not only can it promote the development of society but also enrich our life. Does the introduction state the topic?Does the introduction express different opinions abo
39、ut the topic?Does the body give arguments with suitable supporting information?Does the closing express the writers opinion and end properly?Are there any grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors?Check and revise your draft写 作 训 练弄清文路 写作妙笔生花假设你是李华，最近你班就假设你是李华，最近你班就“人类是否应该开展克隆研究人类是否应该开展克隆研究”进行了讨论。进行了
40、讨论。请根据讨论结果，写一封请根据讨论结果，写一封80词左右的信给某英文报社的编辑来报道此事。词左右的信给某英文报社的编辑来报道此事。赞成的理由赞成的理由反对的理由反对的理由你的看法你的看法1.挽救濒危动物；挽救濒危动物；2.再造人体器官，用于移植。再造人体器官，用于移植。1.引起基因变异；引起基因变异；2.克隆人导致伦理道德混乱。克隆人导致伦理道德混乱。注意：开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。注意：开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。审题审题写作要求是阐述写作要求是阐述“人类是否应该开展克隆研究人类是否应该开展克隆研究”的讨论结果，写作时的讨论结果，写作时应注意下面几点：应注意下面几点：1.确定文
41、体：这是一篇议论文。写作时要注意议论文的写作特点。确定文体：这是一篇议论文。写作时要注意议论文的写作特点。2.主体时态：文章应以一般现在时为主。主体时态：文章应以一般现在时为主。3.主体人称：由于是关于主体人称：由于是关于“人类是否应该开展克隆研究人类是否应该开展克隆研究”的话题，所以人的话题，所以人称应该以第三人称为主。称应该以第三人称为主。审题谋篇谋篇谋篇第一段：选用合适的称呼语，提出论题第一段：选用合适的称呼语，提出论题人类是否应该开展克隆研究。人类是否应该开展克隆研究。第二段：正方观点第二段：正方观点1.挽救濒危动物；挽救濒危动物；2.再造人体器官，用于移植。再造人体器官，用于移植。反
42、方观点反方观点1.引起基因变异；引起基因变异；2.克隆人导致伦理道德混乱。克隆人导致伦理道德混乱。第三段：自己的观点第三段：自己的观点总结全文，言简意赅。总结全文，言简意赅。核心词汇核心词汇1.拯救濒危动物拯救濒危动物2.处理处理3.也，又，还也，又，还4.反对反对5.引起引起6.有有影响影响_遣词造句save endangered animalsdeal/do withas well asbe against/object (to)bring abouthave effects/an effect on 连词成句连词成句1.克隆对拯救濒临灭绝的动物有用。克隆对拯救濒临灭绝的动物有用。Clon
43、ing is useful .2.克隆有助于研究许多疾病的治疗方法。克隆有助于研究许多疾病的治疗方法。(beofn.in doing) for many diseases.3.我个人认为，政府应该认真对待、严密监控克隆问题。我个人认为，政府应该认真对待、严密监控克隆问题。Personally，the government should and monitor it closely.4.我们对克隆在未来会对世界产生的影响还不够了解。我们对克隆在未来会对世界产生的影响还不够了解。 the world in the future？We dont understand enough.for savin
44、g endangered animalsCloning is of help in researching into the curesdeal with cloning carefullyWhat effects will cloning have on句式升级句式升级1.按括号内的要求合并句按括号内的要求合并句1和句和句2。(1)_ (not only.but also.，not only置于句首置于句首)(2)_ (as well as)Not only is cloning useful for saving endangered animals，but also itis of he
45、lp in researching into the cures for many diseases.Cloning is of help in researching into the cures for many diseases as wellas useful for saving endangered animals.2.用被动语态改写句用被动语态改写句3。_3.用宾语从句改写句用宾语从句改写句4。_Personally，cloning should be dealt with carefully and monitored closely by the government.We
46、dont understand enough what effects cloning will have on the world in the future.用适当的过渡词语，把以上词汇和句式，再加上联想内容，组成一用适当的过渡词语，把以上词汇和句式，再加上联想内容，组成一篇篇80词左右的英语短文。词左右的英语短文。组句成篇参考范文参考范文Dear Editor，Recently our class has had a discussion about whether the clone research should be carried out._Some of the student
47、s are for the clone research.They say cloning is of help in researching into the cures for many diseases as well as useful for saving endangered animals.Cloning human cells in a lab could offer perfect organs for patients to transplant.However，others are against it.Though cloning might improve the q
48、uality of life，it might bring about some genetic changes.It also might raise ethical problems.返 回_Yours，Li HuaPersonally，cloning should be dealt with carefully and monitored closely by the government，because we dont understand enough what effects cloning will have on the world in the future.Homework1. Review the form of an argumentative essay and the procedure of writing it by drawing a mindmap.2. Use what you have learned about argumentative writing to write an essay about “Is online learning a good way?”. Haveaniceday
