1、English LearningUnit 2 Looking into the Future：Using LanguageEnglish LearningIn this class we will uPractice reading a passage for meaninguStudy the structure and language features of an opinion essayuGive students a chance to practice what they have learntuHelp students learn from each other and ge
2、t advice for improving their workEnglish LearningWelcome or reject future changesLead-inEnglish Learning1. What new devices or apps have you been using recently? Are they helpful or distracting?2. Whats your point of view on new technology?English LearningWhats the main idea of the text? The text ma
3、inly talks about the peoples attitudes to the _ by the examples of some people who live happily without _ and some who _ new technology.advances in technology new technology benefit fromEnglish LearningRead the text and then decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F). 1. A person died i
4、n an accident while driving a car. 2. The Amish avoid new technology because they do not want to have good lives.3. Many disasters have been prevented by weather-tracking computer programmes.4. Building large networks through social media helps us find new opportunities.5. The author uses a health m
5、onitor to know how much exercise he/she needs.in Driverless Modeadvocate a simple life with an emphasis on hard work, family, and communitywarnedP20 1English LearningAnswer the following questions about the text.P21 21. In which paragraphs does the author: describe the issue? _ give an opinion? _ di
6、scuss the advantages? _ discuss the disadvantages? _Para.1Para.4Para.3Para.2English LearningUnderline the signpost words or phrases in the text. How do they help tell us the purpose of the paragraphs?P21 2 SignpostsSome words and phrases are used as signposts to help show a paragraphs purpose. These
7、 usually come at the beginning or end of a paragraph.They are used to introduce the pros and cons, and to introduce the authors own opinion. The writer presents his own opinion on new technolgy with persuasive, logical and objective language.English LearningP21 3Advance in technologyAdvantageDisadva
8、ntageWhy do you want to write about this topic?What is your own opinion on the topic?robotsRobots can do dangerous tasks for human beings and improve the efficiency of work.Robots lead to peoples poor creativity, flexibility and self-motivation.English LearningRobots are playing an important role in
9、 both industry and our daily life now.Some people think that robots are very important to humans future development. For example, they can do dangerous tasks for human beings and improve the efficiency of work.Others think that they are dangerous and have negative effects on the society. For example
10、, lead to peoples poor creativity, flexibility and self-motivation.In my opinion, the advantages prevail over the disadvantages as long as we can use them properly.English LearningP21 41. Use the checklist to help you review your partners draft.2. Take your draft back and revise it.P21 5 Does the es
11、say say what the writer thinks about the topic? Does the body discuss the advantages and disadvantags of the advance? Are signposts used to help the reader understand the purpose of each paragraph? Does the conclusion state the writers position?English LearningSample Writing: The other day, I read a
12、bout 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 pets that can talk to and interact with. But unlike real pets, they do not have to feed them or take them for a walk. However
13、, 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 one 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
14、 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 person. For example, if the person falls down and gets injured at home, the robot can call the doctor immediately to come and help.Eng
15、lish Learning 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(动漫) character. What if it became common for people to get married to robots rather than human beings in the future? The gap between
16、 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 true companions and true friendship rather than cold machines.English Learning现象：总结：因素：关心，担忧：公认 vt.：否认：认为：就个人而言：采
17、取措施：导致：在于：赞成：一方面，另一方面phenomenonconclude; conclusionfactorconcerndeny; there is no denying thatacknowledge; its be widely acknowledgedbelieve; hold the belief/ viewpersonally speaking；as far as I am concernedtake measureslie incontribute to; lead toin favor offor one thing, for anotherEnglish Learnin
18、gThere is a widespread concern over the issue whether we should end the separation of science and arts in high schools. Recently our class held a heated discussion about whether students should be allowed to play videogames.In many places, its common （a common phenomenon）for parents to drive their c
19、hildren to and from school, which causes a heated debate in society. No one can deny the fact that/ There is no denying that / It goes without saying that peoples living conditions are being improved on the whole.When it comes to failure/Talking of failure, people take/adopt different attitude towar
20、ds it/ different people hold different attitudes towards it.English LearningSome advocate(提倡) students playing games, saying/ arguing /insisting that playing games is good for them to develop their intelligence and imagination. Others, however, hold the opposite opinion/idea, believing that students
21、 should keep away from videogames. In their views, there are 2 factors contributing to this attitude as follows.Some people, however, hold a different idea that we should not cancel the separation of subjects.In my opinion/ As far as I am concerned / From my point of view /I firmly support the view that / I am greatly convinced that It is high time that/ urgent/ necessary/ essential thatOnly in this way can we.English LearningSee You Next Class!
