1、UNIT 2 LOOKING INTO THE FUTUREUsing LanguageLead-in:Watch the clip of video and answer the question:1.Whats your opinion on this new technologydriverless cars?2.Do you think it is safe to ride in driverless cars?Now please read para1 and summarize peoples different opinions towards driverless cars.P
2、ara 1 different opinions towards driverless carsVarious peopleThe Public should oppose the idea of developing driverless cars.Advances in technology were unnecessary and could even be dangerous.Against The families of the deceased It was not enough.Hence,we should cease accepting technology just bec
3、ause it is new.conclusionAgainst The car company Nevertheless,the company still Nevertheless,the company still claimed:claimed:most people would be travelling in driverless cars one day soonIn favor of SignpostsPara2 On the one hand,there are many different groups of people around the world who live
4、 happily in the absence of new technology.whowhowhereHow Their attitudesconclusionIt 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.A group of ChristiansIn rural AmericaThey do not o
5、wn or drive cars,watch TV,or use the InternetThey have lived mainly as farmers since the 28th centuryThey 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 better than caring about luxuries or
6、following.Structure of para 3Benefits of new technologyweather tracking computer programsGive people lots of warnings about natural disasters and save many livesBenefits of the InternetThe internet has made it possible for people to keep in touch far away.It has also made finding opportunities in li
7、fe much easierExample 1Example 2On the other handsignpostsignpostStructure of para 4Personally I have benefited quite a lot from technological advances.careerI found my career as an AI designer through a social media network.health monitorMy health monitor,which I wear all the time,has also helped m
8、e get into the best shape of my life.Of course,when new technology changes the way we live,it can be a scary prospect.Example 1Example 2ConclusionNevertheless,I will always look on the positive side of change and accept it rather than resist it.In favor of New technologyEnglish LearningWhats the mai
9、n idea of the text?Its about the _ and _ of new technology and the authors own opinion.advantagesdisadvantagesPostreadingReading Activity:Read and decide whether the statements are true(T)or false(F).1.A person died in an accident while driving a car.Passenger dies when car crashes in driverless mod
10、e(Para 1)2.The Amish avoid new technology because they do not want to have good lives.The Amish think a simple life is better.(Para 2)FFPostreading3.Many disasters have been prevented by weather-tracking computer programmes.The latest weather-tracking computer programmes give people lots of warnings
11、 about potential natural disasters.(Para 3)4.Building large networks through social media helps us find new opportunities.5.The author uses a health monitor to know how much exercise he/she needs.Reading Activity:Read and decide whether the statements are true(T)or false(F).FTTShould We Fight New Te
12、chnology?In which paragraphs does the author:describe the issue?_ give an opinion?_ discuss the advantages?_ discuss the disadvantages?_ Reading Activity:Read and find out the structure.Para.1Para.4Para.3Para.2PostreadingEnglish LearningRobots are playing an important role in both industry and our d
13、aily 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,lead to peoples poor creat
14、ivity,flexibility and self-motivation.In my opinion,the advantages prevail over the disadvantages as long as we can use them properly.PostreadingHow to write an effective argumentative essay?Introductory paragraph The hot issueprovides your topic and background information for your readers to unders
15、tand your position/thesis statement(论点）Body paragraphslay out the supporting points in favor of your argument.The advantageThe disadvantagethe arguments（论据）&supporting examples Using data and other supporting evidenceConclusionState your position and argumentsHeadline:make a claim Address potential
16、objections to the claim The topic of.(主题主题)is becoming more and more popular recently.There are two sides of opinions about it.Some people believe that-（观点一观点一）.For example,-（举例或提供论据证明）举例或提供论据证明）In my opinion,I never think this reason can be the point.For one thing,-(我不同意该看法的理由我不同意该看法的理由一一).For anot
17、her thing,-(反对的理由之二）反对的理由之二）While others think that B is a better choice in the following three reasons.Firstly,.(支持支持B的理由一的理由一).Secondly(besides),.(理由理由二二).Thirdly(Finally),.(理由三理由三).From my point of view,I think.(我的观点我的观点).The reason is that.(原因原因).As a matter of fact,there are some other reasons
18、to explain my choice.For me,the former is surely a wise choice.写作模板写作模板写作实践分步演练目标二假设你是李华，最近你班就假设你是李华，最近你班就“使用手机的利与弊使用手机的利与弊”进行了讨论，进行了讨论，请根据讨论结果，写一封信向校报编辑反映此事。请根据讨论结果，写一封信向校报编辑反映此事。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联系他人便利；联系他人便利；获得更多的学习资源。获得更多的学习资源。沉溺手机；沉溺手机；浏览不健康网站。浏览不健康网站。注意：注意：1.词数词数100左右；左右；2.开头和结尾已给出，
19、不计入总词数；开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；3.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。第一步审题谋篇审题审题写作要求是阐述写作要求是阐述“使用手机的利与弊使用手机的利与弊”的讨论结果，写作时应注的讨论结果，写作时应注意下面三点：意下面三点：1.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。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“使用手机的利与弊使用手机的利与弊”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
20、主。谋篇谋篇本文可以分为三个部分：本文可以分为三个部分：第一部分：引入话题第一部分：引入话题使用手机的利与弊。使用手机的利与弊。第二部分：说明正方和反方的观点及理由。第二部分：说明正方和反方的观点及理由。第三部分：表明自己的观点。第三部分：表明自己的观点。第二步遣词造句 核心词汇核心词汇1.偏爱偏爱_2.一一就就_3.打开打开_4.相关的相关的_5.提倡提倡_6.尽管如此；不过；然而尽管如此；不过；然而_7.反对做某事反对做某事_8.与与保持联系保持联系_9.对某人冷淡对某人冷淡_have a preference forthe instant/instantlyswitch onreleva
21、ntadvocateneverthelessbe opposed to/oppose doing sth.keep in touch withkeep sb.at a distance连词成句连词成句1.一些学生偏爱手机。一些学生偏爱手机。_2.手机使得与亲戚和朋友联系更方便。手机使得与亲戚和朋友联系更方便。Cellphones friends and relatives.3.他们一打开手机，就能够获得相关的学习资源。他们一打开手机，就能够获得相关的学习资源。，they can obtain relevant learning resources.Some students have a pr
22、eference for cellphones.make it more convenient to keep in touch withThe instant/Instantly they switch on cellphones4.然而，有一些学生反对过多地使用手机。然而，有一些学生反对过多地使用手机。Nevertheless，there are some students who _ .5.许多学生如此沉迷于手机以至于他们对身边的人很冷淡。许多学生如此沉迷于手机以至于他们对身边的人很冷淡。Many students _ .6.由于网上有许多不健康的网站，他们的身心会受到很大伤害。由于网上
23、有许多不健康的网站，他们的身心会受到很大伤害。As many unhealthy websites are on the Internet，_ .are opposed to/oppose using cellphones too muchare so addicted to cellphones that they keep those around them at a distancethey will suffer a lot physically and mentally7.我提倡所有学生把使用手机和面对面的交流结合起来。我提倡所有学生把使用手机和面对面的交流结合起来。using ce
24、llphones with face-to-face communication.I advocate that all the students(should)combine第三步句式升级1.将句将句5改成倒装句改成倒装句_2.用用with复合结构改写句复合结构改写句6_So addicted to cellphones are many students that they keep those around them at a distance.With many unhealthy websites on the Internet，they will suffer a lot phys
25、ically and mentally.第四步组句成篇用适当的过渡词语，把以上词汇和句式，再加上联想内容，用适当的过渡词语，把以上词汇和句式，再加上联想内容，组成一篇英语短文。组成一篇英语短文。参考范文参考范文Dear Editor，_Recently our class has had a discussion about whether the cellphone benefits us or not.(Introduce the topic)Some students have a preference for cellphones.Cellphones make it more con
26、venient to keep in touch with friends and relatives.The instant/Instantly they switch on cellphones,they can obtain relevant learning resources.(Advantages of cellphones)Nevertheless,there are some students who are opposed to/oppose_Yours，Li Huausing cellphones too much.So addicted to cellphones are
27、 many students that they keep those around them at a distance.Besides,with many unhealthy websites on the Internet,they will suffer a lot physically and mentally.(Disadvantages of cellphones)Personally,I advocate that all the students(should)combine using cellphones with face-to-face communication.(
28、Your own opinion)返 回Should we advocate or fight against companion robots？Sentences to be used in your writing:1.机器人在我们的机器人在我们的 生活中起到重要作用。生活中起到重要作用。Robots are playing a more and more important part in our daily life.2.2.最近报道一家智能公司正在研发护理机器人。最近报道一家智能公司正在研发护理机器人。Recently,it is reported that an AI compan
29、y is developing companion robots.3.3.人们对这种新型机器人有不同的看法。人们对这种新型机器人有不同的看法。People hold different views towards this new version of robots.4.4.一方面，有人赞同使用护理机器人，因为这种机器人可以给孤独的老年一方面，有人赞同使用护理机器人，因为这种机器人可以给孤独的老年人人 带带来很大安慰并丰富他们的生活。来很大安慰并丰富他们的生活。On the one hand,some people are in favor of placing companion robot
30、s at home because they can provide comforts for the lonely elderly or enrich their lives.5.5.另外，护理机器人可以监测老年人健康状况。另外，护理机器人可以监测老年人健康状况。Besides,the robots can help monitor the health conditions of the elderly.6.6.另一方面，有人认为这种机器人的推广使用会使一些人失去社另一方面，有人认为这种机器人的推广使用会使一些人失去社会交会交往，往，使使 人人们更加疏远。们更加疏远。On the othe
31、r hand,using this technology may cut off social contacts and widen gaps between people.7 7.就就个人观点，我认为护理机器人不是解决问题的钥匙。毕竟，真正温个人观点，我认为护理机器人不是解决问题的钥匙。毕竟，真正温暖暖 的的陪伴与友情远胜过冰冷的机器。陪伴与友情远胜过冰冷的机器。Personally,I do not see companion robots as answer to peoples problems.After all,the warm companionship and true fri
32、endship is more important than cold machines.Now it is your turn to write!One possible version Should we advocate or fight against companion robots It is reported that an AI company is developing companion robots.These robots are supposed to be friends for those who live alone.(Introduce the topic)O
33、n the one hand,some people think a companion robot this like is good,because it can provide comfort for a lonely person and help monitor his or her health conditions.For example,if the person falls and gets injured,the robot can call 120 for help in time.(Advantages of companion robots)On the other
34、hand,some people may cut out social contact due to this technology.Hence,the gap between people could further widen because of this new version of robots.(Disadvantages of companion robots.)Personally,I dont see companion robots as an answer to peoples problems.After all,true companionship and warm friendship cannot be provided by cold machines.(Your own opinion)Thanks for your listening!
