1、Welcome or reject future changes Using LanguageShould we Fight New Technology?A driverless car is an automobile（汽车）that has an autopilot(自动驾驶)system allowing it to safely move from one place to another without help from a human driver.What is a driverless car?The text mainly talks about the peoples
2、attitudes to the _ by the examples of some people who live happily without _ and some who _ new technology.advances in technology new technology benefit from1.Read and find out the main idea of the passage.2.Whats type of this text?argumentative essayWhy did the author decide to write about this top
3、ic?Because the author read a newspaper article and wanted to reflect on it.Reading for main information1.A person died in 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 pro
4、grammes.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.Read the text and then decide whether the statements on page are true(T)or false(F).F driverless modeF They think simple life is better.F g
5、ive warning to peopleTTP3 L5 P4 L2-3 1 In which paragraphs does the author:describe the issue?_ give an opinion?_ discuss the advantages?_ discuss the disadvantages?_ 2 Answer the following questions about the text.2 Underline the signpost words or phases in the text.SignpostsSome words and phrases
6、are used assignposts to help show a paragraphs purpose.These usually come at the beginning or end of a paragraph.Paragraph 1Paragraph 4Paragraph 3Paragraph 2 hence;nevertheless;on the one hand;on the other hand;for example;moreover;also;personally;nevertheless;of course.标识性语言 4 Why did the author de
7、cide to write about this topic?To show his supportive idea of new technology.3 How do these signpost words or phrases help tell us the purpose of the paragraphs?They are used to introduce the pros and cons,as well as the authors own opinions.SHOULD WE FIGHT NEW TECHNOLOGY?我们应该抵制新技术吗？我们应该抵制新技术吗？1.Thi
8、s morning,I saw the shocking headline:“Passenger Dies When Car Crashes in Driverless Mode”.In the article,various people said that the public should oppose the idea of developing driverless cars.They said that some advances in technology were unnecessary and could even be dangerous.今天早上，我看到了一今天早上，我看
9、到了一个个令人震惊的标题令人震惊的标题：“无人驾驶模式无人驾驶模式下的车祸导致乘客死亡下的车祸导致乘客死亡”。在。在这篇文章中，很多人说公众应该反对开发无人驾驶汽车的想法。这篇文章中，很多人说公众应该反对开发无人驾驶汽车的想法。他们说，一些技术进步是不必要的，甚至可能是危险的。他们说，一些技术进步是不必要的，甚至可能是危险的。Hence,we should cease accepting technology just because it is new.The newspaper reported that the car company had already apologised for
10、 the accident,but the families of the deceased said it was not enough.Nevertheless,the company still claimed that most people would be travelling in driverless cars one day soon.因此，我们应该停止停止仅仅因为技术是新的就接受接受它。该报报道称，该汽车公司已经就就这次事故道歉道歉，但死者家属表示这还不够。尽管如此，该公司仍然宣称，不久的将来，大多数人将乘坐无人驾驶汽车出行。hence hens:adv.因此因此;由由此此
11、(正式用词正式用词)therefore:adv.因此因此;所以所以thus:adv.因此因此;所所以以deceased dsist:adj.已死的已死的;亡故亡故的的(正式用词正式用词)dead:adj.死的死的;去世的去世的 (普通用词普通用词)2.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,a grou
12、p of Christians living in rural America.They do not own or drive cars,watch TV,or use the Internet.They have lived mainly as farmers since the 18th century,and they will probably be living the same way in the distant future.一方面一方面，世界上有许多不同的群体，他们在缺少缺少新技术的情况下幸福地生活着。最著名的可能是阿曼门诺派，一群生活在美国农村的基督徒。他们没有汽车、不开
13、车，不看电视，也不使用互联网。自18世纪以来，他们主要以农民的身份生活，在遥远的将来，他们可能也会以同样的方式生活。absence n.不存在;缺乏;缺席(1)in/during ones absence in/during the absence of sb/sth.在 某人/物不在/缺席的时候absence from work/class缺勤/缺课 absence of mind(absent-minded adj.)心不在焉 (2)absent adj.不在的；缺席的；茫然的 be absent from.不参加；缺席 (3)反义反义presence nC出席，在场 present ad
14、j.在场，出席 be present at.出席 They advocate a simple life with an emphasis on hard work,family,and community.They think that is better than caring about luxuries or following the lives of the rich and famous.It could even be argued that the Amishs quality of life is better since they live in and apprecia
15、te the natural environment rather than living in large,polluted cities.他们提倡简单的生活提倡简单的生活，强调强调努力工作、家庭和社区。他们认为这比关心奢侈品或追随富人和名人的生活要好。甚至可以说甚至可以说，阿曼门诺派的生活质量更好，因为他们生活在自然环境中，欣赏自然，而不是而不是生活在污染严重的大城市里。advocate dvket:v.提倡提倡;支持支持;拥护拥护 n.提倡者提倡者;支持者支持者;拥护者拥护者advocate doing.:提提倡倡/支持支持/拥护做什么拥护做什么advocate that句子句子(sho
16、uld).On the other hand,new technology has provided people everywhere with many benefits For example,the latest weather-tracking computer programmes people lots of potential natural disasters,which saves many lives.另一方面另一方面，新技术多年来为为各地的人们提供提供了许多好处。例如，最新的天气跟踪计算机程序给人们提供了许多关于潜在自然灾害的警告，这挽救了许多人的生命。Moreover
17、,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.It has also made finding opportunities in life much easier,as it allows people to make larger networks of friends through using social media.此外此外，互联网使朋友和家人即使即使天各一方也能轻松保持联
18、系保持联系。它还让人们更容易在生活中寻找机会，因为它让人们通过使用社交媒体结交更多的朋友。oppose pz:vt.反对反对;抵制抵制;阻挠阻挠 opposite adj.相反的；对面的；对立的相反的；对面的；对立的 n.对立面；反义词对立面；反义词 opposed adj.相反的；敌对的相反的；敌对的Personally,I have benefited quite a lot from technological advances.I found my career as an AI designer through a social media network.My health mon
19、itor,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 scary prospect.Nevertheless,I will always look on the positive side of change and accept it rather than resist it.就我个人而言，我从从技术进步中获益获益匪浅。我通过一个社交媒体网络找到
20、了我作为AI设计师的职业生涯。我一直戴着健康监测器，它也帮助我进入了最佳状态。当然，当新技术改变了我们的生活方式，这可能是一个令人担惊受怕的前景前景。然而，我总是会看到变化积极的一面总是会看到变化积极的一面，接受它，而不是抵制它。Activity 1 Read for structureIn which paragraph does the author:ldescribe the hot issuelgive an opinionldiscuss the advantageldiscuss the disadvantageActivity 1 Read for structureIn whi
21、ch paragraph does the author:ldescribe the hot issuelgive an opinionldiscuss the advantageldiscuss the disadvantageActivity 1 Read for structureStructure?Activity 2 Read for detailsa specific event/accidentdifferent opinionsPara.1 Introduction the hot issueActivity 2 Read for detailsPara.1 Introduct
22、ion a specific event/accidentdifferent opinionsActivity 2 Read for detailsPara.2-3 Pros and Cons Topic sentencegive examplesmake contrastPara.4 Own opinion Topic sentencegive examples(personal experience)Activity 2 Read for detailsActivity 3 SummaryHow to write an argumentative essayPara.1 Introduct
23、ion a specific eventdifferent opinionsPara.2 Pros Para.3 Cons Topic sentencegive examplesmake contrastPara.4 Own opinion Topic sentencegive examples(personal experience)Topic Task Writing?人们对网上购物持有不同意见。请你用英语写一篇关于网上购物的短文，介绍人们的不同观点，并表达你的看法。赞成的理由赞成的理由反对的理由反对的理由自己的看法自己的看法1 1网上购物更方便，省时网上购物更方便，省时2 2人们可以在网
24、上买到各人们可以在网上买到各种各样的东西，而且价格种各样的东西，而且价格也较便宜也较便宜.3 3是一种时尚而新潮的购是一种时尚而新潮的购物方式物方式 1 1无法预先体验商品无法预先体验商品2 2人们容易上当受骗，因人们容易上当受骗，因为很难确保商品的质量为很难确保商品的质量写作内容 1文章必须包括所有提示要点,但不要逐条译成英语;2请根据以上提示，最后谈谈你的观点；写作要求 只能用5个句子表达全部的内容。词汇:商品:goodsgoods 体验:experienceexperience 预先：in advancein advance 上当受骗:be cheated:be cheated Ther
25、e are different opinions about whether people should go shopping online.Some people think that shopping online is more convenient and it can help people save much time and people can shop for a variety of things at a lower price on the Internet.Whats more,It is a fashionable and new way of shopping.
26、However,others hold the opposite opinion that people cant experience the goods in advance，and Whats worse/worse still they are easy to be cheated,because it is difficult to make sure of /guarantee the quality of the goods.As for me,I think that people could be more enjoyable when shopping online car
27、efully.1.A:Why are you so concerned?B:We cant win the case in the _ of relevant evidence2.A:Its difficult to make accurate _ about the effects on the environment B:I couldnt agree more.We should place more _ on environmental protection.3.A:What are you working on?B:Im writing an _ on how to integrat
28、e individuals values and societys needs.luxury prospect rural absence prediction essay network emphasisabsencepredictions emphasisessay1.Complete the dialogues with the correct forms of the words in the box.4.A:How do you find working in your new office?B:Its great!The office _ allows users to share
29、 files and software,and to use a central printer.5.A:I dont quite understand your choice.What might be the advantages of living in remote _ areas?B:The _ of getting a high-paying job is low,but I find it more meaningful to help people there.In addition,I have the _ of breathing fresh air every work
30、ruralprospect luxury2.Read an introduction to the Future Library project.Fill in the blanks using the correct forms of the words in the box.The Future Library is a project by the artist Katie Paterson.It began with the cutting down of trees in a forest north of Oslo,Norway,in 2014.The Future Library
31、 Trust _ wood from these trees to build a special room-the Silent Room-in the Oslo Public Library.In place of the trees that had been cleared,1,000 new trees were planted.Every year from 2014 until 2114,a different popular author _ one original story,usedwill be writing/will writecut down keep use w
32、rite read and librarians _ all the stories in the Silent Room,where visitors can look at them but not read them.In 2114,the organisers _ the 1,000 trees that were planted back in 2014.They will then use the wood for publishing the 100 books in the Silent Room.So,in 2114,people _ books that were made
33、 from trees that are growing right now.will be keeping/will keepwill be cutting down/will cut downwill be reading/will read如今如今，很多学生利用智能手机或电脑在网上搜寻信息很多学生利用智能手机或电脑在网上搜寻信息，通过通过QQ与与微信等社交网络来完成作业。为此微信等社交网络来完成作业。为此，我们学校学生就我们学校学生就“利用互联网做利用互联网做作业是利大于弊还是弊大于利作业是利大于弊还是弊大于利”展开了讨论。请你根据讨论内容展开了讨论。请你根据讨论内容，用用英语写一篇短文
34、英语写一篇短文，谈谈你的看法。谈谈你的看法。注意注意:词数词数100左右。左右。Some studentsSome studentsYour opinionconvenientdont have to get a tutorimprove students abilities.copy the answers online without thinkingbecome lazychat online for too long.Sample 1谋词1.on the spot2.chat online3.take advantage of.4.independently5.make progres
35、s布 句1.一些同学认为获得信息更加方便。(宾语从句)Some students think its more convenient to get information.2.在我看来,知道如何利用因特网是重要的。(it做形式主语)In my opinion,it is important to know how to take advantage of the Internet.3.无论问题有多难,首先我们应该独立思考。(让步状语从句)No matter how difficult the problem is,first we should think about it independe
36、ntly.4.只有当我们理解了答案背后的原因,我们才能取得进步。(倒装句)Only when we understand the reasons behind the answers will we definitely make progress.【引人入胜的开头句】1.There is a widespread concern over the issue thatBut it is well known that the opinion concerning this hot topic varies from person to person.有一个广泛引起关注的问题。但众所周知有关这
37、个热点话题的观点因人而异。2.Nowadays many people prefer，because it has/plays a significant role in our daily life.现如今很多人更喜欢，因为它在我们生活中扮演了一个重要的角色。3.More and more people are beginning to useand some have even become addicted to it.越来越多的人开始使用，有些人甚至上瘾了。Nowadays,many students do homework with the help of the Internet,
38、they search information online,or discuss through social networks like QQ or WeChat.The students in our school had a discussion about whether it is good or not.Some students think its more convenient to get information.And you dont have to wait or get a tutor on the spot.Also,it improves students ab
39、ilities in communicating with others.However,it also brings about problems.Some students just copy the answers online without thinking so that they become lazy.Whats more,some students chat online for too long.In my opinion,it is important to know how to take advantage of the Internet.The key is to have good self-control.No matter how difficult the problem is,first we should think about it independently.Only when we understand the reasons behind the answers will we definitely make progress.
