1、Unit 2 Looking into the FutureUsing Language&Assessing Your Progress1、prediction 预测，预言搭配：make a prediction 作出预测predict vt.预测；预言；预料It is predicted that 据预测be predicted to do sth.预测做某事练习：In the past people made a lot of _(predict),some of which proved to be wrong.predictions2、oppose 反对，抵制，阻挠搭配：oppose
2、sth./doing sth.反对某事/做某事oppose sb.doing sth.反对某人做某事练习：Though most people in the world are _(oppose)to war,they cant avoid it.opposed3、absence n.不存在，缺乏，缺席，没有搭配：absence from缺席in ones absence 在某人不在时in the absence of 在缺乏的情况下absent adj.缺席的；不存在的练习：The _(absent)of electricity added to our difficulty repairi
3、ng the bridge.absence4、emphasis n.强调，重视，重要性；重点搭配：lay/put/place emphasis on 把重点放在emphasise vt.强调emphasise the importance of 强调的重要性emphasise that 强调It cannot be emphasized enough that 无论怎么强调也不过分练习：Our English course lays _(emphasise)on conversational skills.emphasis5、resist vi.&vt.抵制，反抗，抵挡，忍住，抵抗 vt.使不
4、受的伤害搭配：resist(doing)sth.抵制（做）某事cant resist doing sth.=cant help doing sth.忍不住做某事练习：他忍不住每天都去图书馆。He couldnt resist going to the library every day.1.It 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,po
5、lluted cities.rather than 的用法：1）rather than 与would 连用，表示主观愿望，“would rather than”意为“宁愿而不愿”。使用时要注意“平行结构”，即在than的前后要用两个同类的词或词组，如两个名词、两个不定式、两个介词短语等。2）rather than 不与would 连用时，表示客观事实，意为“是而不是；与其不如”，连接两个并列成分。2.On the other hand,new technology has provided people everywhere with many benefits over the year.o
6、n the one hand,on the other hand的用法on the other hand 可以单独使用，也可以构成并列结构on the one handon the other hand,意为“一方面，另一方面”，该结构用来引出不同或对立的观点。1.In which paragraphs does the author:describe the issue?give an opinion?discuss the advantages?discuss the disadvantages?2.Underline the signpost words or phrases in th
7、e text.How do they help tell us the purpose of the paragraphs?3.Why did the author decide to write about this topic?Answers:1.Paragraph 1;Paragraph 4;Paragraph 3;Paragraph 22.Example:Paragraph 1:the shocking headline showing the topic3.When new technology changes the way we live,there is always some
8、one opposing it.The author always looks on the positive side of the change.So he decided to write this topic to analysis this and appeal people to accept the new technology.Advance in technologyAdvantage Disadvantagedriverless carsfree driverssafety problemscloningcure serious illnessesmoral problem
9、sAIquicker/smarterpeople lose work如何写对比观点题型书面表达一、篇章结构对比观点题型：要求论述两个对立的观点并给出自己的看法。此类文章可按以下步骤展开。1.提出问题；2.正方观点（有一些人认为）；3.反方观点（另一些人认为）；4.我的看法。二、常用表达1、段首常用的句型Nowadays,it is a common phenomenon that如今，已成为一个普遍的现象。In recent yearshas been popular.近年来，非常流行。2、陈述优势时常用的句型There are many advantages in First,Second,
10、Third,在方面有许多优势。第一，第二，第三，Its advantages can be listed as follows.For one thing,.For another,它的优势可以列举如下。一方面，另一方面。There are many advantages of有很多优势。3、陈述弊端时常用的句型：But every coin has two sides.Obviously,it has some disadvantage.但是事物都有两面性。很明显,它有一些劣势However,just as a popular saying goes,“Every coin has two
11、sides.It still has its negative aspects.然而,正如一句流行的谚语所说:“事物都有两面性,”它仍然有不好的方面。However,there are also some disadvantages.First,.Besides,.Also,.然而,也有一些劣势。首先，此外,并且,4、提出自己的看法或观点时常用的句型：To sum up,the advantages of.far outweigh its disadvantages.总之,的优势远大于它的劣势。In spite of these disadvantages,I think.does more
12、good than harm to us.尽管有这些劣势,我认为对我们来说利大于弊。In my opinion,it is true that advantages are more than disadvantages.在我看来,优势确实比劣势多。While it is true that.has many advantages,it is also important to realise that.尽管确实有许多优势,但意识到也很重要。随着电脑的普及和因特网的发展，上网已成为生活的一部分。某中学高一（15）班同学就中学生上网的利与弊进行了讨论。请你用英文给某报社写一封信，描述此次讨论的结
13、果。利弊1.及时了解国内外时事，开阔视野2.看电视、听歌、聊天、放松身心3.收发邮件又快又省钱1.导致上课注意力不集中，影响学习效率2.浪费钱和时间3.不利于身体健康三、写作模板Nowadays the Internet has become an important part of our daily life.Some students even think that computers can_（对电脑的看法).I dont agree with _(某种观点).In my opinion_（我的观点).There are some other disadvantages.Firstly
14、,_ Secondly，_.Whats worse,_.（以上列出网络的弊端)Dear editor,With the development of the computer and Internet,surfing the Internet has become a part of our life.Students are no exception.Our class has had a discussion on the advantages and disadvantages of surfing the Internet.Some students say we can benefi
15、t a lot from it.First of all,we can know what has happened both at home and abroad in no time.In this way,we can broaden our horizons.Also,we can be relaxed by watching movies,listening to music and chatting online.Whats more,we can send and receive e-mails in a short time with little money.However,
16、others have the opposite opinion.They argue that if students often surf the Internet,they cant concentrate in class.As a result,it will reduce their study efficiency.At the same time,its a waste of money and time.Furthermore,its not good for the health.In my opinion,we should surf the Internet prope
17、rly so that it benefits us in a better way.Yours,Jamie作文评价标准：Does the essay say what the writer thinks about the topic?Does the body discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the topic?Are signposts used to help the reader understand the purpose of each paragraph?Does the conclusion state the writers position?
