1、Unit 2 Looking into the Future Using Language CONTENTSLeading-inWhile-classAfter-classPart 1Part 1Part 2Part 2Part 3Part 3Part.1Leading-inLeading inWhats your attitude towards new technology?Part.2While-classWhile-classWhat is the passage mainly about?It is about the advantages and disadvantages of
2、new technology and the authors own opinion.While-classIn which paragraphs does the author:Describe the issueGive an opinionDiscuss the advantages?Discuss the disadvantages?Read and find out the structureSecond reading-structureWhile-classSome words and phrases are used as signposts to help show a pa
3、ragraphs purpose.These usually come at the beginning or end of a paragraph.Passenger Dies When Car Crashes in Driverless Mode.various people said that the public should oppose the idea of developing driverless cars.Hence,we should cease accepting technology just because it is new.Nevertheless,the co
4、mpany still claimed that most people would be travelling in driverless cars one day soon.Para.1 On the one hand,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 think that is better than carin
5、g about luxuries or following the lives of the rich and famous.the Amishs quality of life is better since they live in and appreciate the natural environment rather than living in large,polluted cities.Para.2 On the other hand,new tecnology has provided people everywhere with many benefits over the
6、years.For example,the latest weather-tracking computer programmes give people lots of warnings about potential natural disasters,which saves many lives.Moreover,the Internet has made it possible for friends and family to keep in touch easily even if they are on opposite sides of the world.Para.3Pers
7、onally,I have benefited quite a lot from technological advances.I found my career as an AI designter through a social media network.My health monitor,which I wear all the time,has also helped me get into the best shape of my life.Of course,when new technology changes the way we live,it can be a scar
8、y prospect.Nevertheless,I will always look on the positive side of change and accept it rather than resist it.Para.41.Introduce two different points or facts:on the one hand on the othe hand2.Add more information:moreover、whats more3.Explain or support a point:for example4.Say something that is diff
9、erent from what just has been said:however、nevertheless5.Give your own opinion:personally Third reading detailed informationPara.1 Different people have different attitudes towards _Para.2 Disadvantages:Para.3 Advantages:Para.4 Authors opinion:Para.1 Different people have different attitudes towards
10、 _Para.2 Disadvantages:Para.3 Advantages:Para.4 Authors opinion:driverless carsCare about luxuries or follow the lives of the rich and famous;low quality of lifeGive people warnings and save lives;make communication and finding opportunities much easierBenefit a lot from technology;Look on the positive side and accept it Part.3After-classAfter-classAnswer the following questions about the text.In which paragraphs does the author:describe the issue?_ give an opinion?_ discuss the advantages?_ discuss the disadvantages?_Para.1Para.4Para.3Para.2Thank you！
