1、Writing:The advantages and disadvantages of using private cars Step 1 Group discussion Dicsuss about the advantages and disadvantages of cars Group opinions about cars advantages:bring people comfort and convenience and save much time.Disadvantages:air pollution,traffic jam,Step 2 some words and phr
2、ases used in the writing 表示“起”的词/词组：用于开篇引出扩展句。at first 最初 for one thing（for another）at present 现在；当今首先（其次）currently 目前；最后 first（ly）in the beginning 起初 one the one hand（on the other hand）to begin with 首先；第一一方面（另一方面）有关有关“承承”的常用词语：用来承接上文的常用词语：用来承接上文。after a while过了一会儿 therefore 因此；结果 beside 此外 Besides/
3、what,s more 而且；此外 similarly 同样地 in other words 换句话说 in particular 特别（地 meanwhile 与此同时 what is more 而且；此外 有关“转”的常用词语：用来表示不同或相反的意见。after all 毕竟 however 然而；无论如何 luckily 幸运地 in/by contrast 对比之下 on the contrary 相反地 unfortunately不幸地（四）有关“合”的常用词语：用于小结上文或结束本段落的内容。above all 最重要的是 in sum 总之，简而言之 on the whole
4、总体来说；整个看来 therefore 因此 to sum up 总而言之 eventually to conclude 总而言之 in conclusion 总之，最后 undoubtedly 无疑The useful structure of the writing 1.The advantages for A for outweigh the disadvantages of.2.Although A enjoys a distinct advantage.3.Indeed,A carries much weight than B when sth is concerned.4.A ma
5、ybe.,but it suffers from the disadvantage that.Step3:The structure of the passage Para1:General facts The phenomenon of using private cars Para2:Advantages&Disadvantages The advantages and disadvantages of using private cars Para3:Personal view Step 4:the typical patterns used in such an essay1.The
6、phenomenon/problem:Nowadays,more and more people _,because _.But there are many advantages and disadvantages as well to consider in the use of cars.2.The advantages and disadvantages:Generally speaking,its advantages can be seen as follows.First,there is no denying that _(优点之一).Moreover,_(优点之二).3.Bu
7、t every coin has two sides and the negative aspects are also apparent(或While it is true that _ has many advantages,it is also important to realize its disadvantage).We cannot ignore the fact that _(缺点一).Whats worse,_(缺点二).4.Personal view Through the above analysis,I believe that the positive aspects
8、 overweigh the negative ones.Therefore,I would like to _(自己的看法)或From the comparison between these positive and negative effects of _,we should take it reasonably and do it according to the circumstances we are in.Only in this way,_(对前景的预测).Step 5 Practising and checking complete a writing task based
9、 on the topic within 10 minutes.现在，越来越多的家庭有了私家车。私家车在人们日常生活中扮演了重要的角色，同时，也导致了一系列问题。请你根据以下表格提供的信息，用英语写一篇关于私家车利弊的短文。优势优势弊端弊端你的观点你的观点1.舒适；2.方便，省时；3.促进经济增长。1.排出废气，污染空气，有害健康；2.造成交通堵塞；3.引发交通事故。合理使用私家车；尽量减少其所带来的危害tips verb tense:the present tense person:the first or third Logic:transition,topic sentence,supp
10、orting sentence,opening and conclusion sentence Step 6 Sample writing appreciation Nowadays,more and more families have private cars.These widely used cars bring advantages and disadvantages as well to our daily life.There is no denying that private cars play an important role in our daily life as t
11、hey bring people comfort and convenience and save much time.Moreover,private cars can promote the development of economy.However,every coin has two sides,and we cant ignore the fact that the waste gas piped by private cars pollutes the air,which is harmful to peoples health.Whats worse,more and more
12、 private cars may lead to more traffic jam and cause more traffic accidents.From the comparison between these positive and negative effects of private cars,we should take it reasonably and do it according to the circumstances we are in.For example,measures should be taken to reduce the environmental problems the cars have brought.Only in this way can we enjoy a more wonderful life in a better environment tomorrow.Step 7 Summary(3)the key points of writing such a argumentative essay Step 8 Homework(2)Write an essay on the advantages and disadvantages of watching TV.
