1、Unit4 Space Exploration Section C Reading for WritingCONTENTSLeading-inWhile-classAfter-classPart 1Part 1Part 2Part 2Part 3Part 3Part.1Leading-in Look at the picture and answer the following questions.1.What can you see in the picture?2.Where do you think the picture was taken?3.Why do people take s
2、uch pictures from space?4.Do you think its worth the money and effort?1.There is a powerful cyclone called Typhoon Goni.2.It was taken from the space by NASA satellite.3.It can help predict the weather,protect lives and reduce losses.4.The answer may vary.Part.2While-class1、argue v.争论，争辩，论证，主张argue
3、with sb about/over sth 就某事和某人争辩argue for 为而辩论argue against.论证反对argue that.主张argue sb into/out of doing sth 说服某人做/不做某事 argument n.论点，征求，争辩have an argument with./get into an argument with 和争吵 arguable adj.无把握的，可论证的例：He couldnt see the benefit of arguing any longer.他看不出再争论下去有什么好处。2、patternn.模型，图案 a pat
4、tern of dots点状图案n.模范，榜样 set the pattern for为树立榜样n.模式，方式 the following sentence patterns以下句型a pattern of 的一种模式/方式例：There is a wide variety of patterns to choose from.有种类繁多的图案可供选择。议论文议论文议论文写作是高考常见的题型。文章要有清晰的观点和有力的论据。英语议论文主要有利弊类（一分为二的观点，从两方面去分析一个问题，并阐述自己的观点）；途径方法类（分析怎样解决一个问题）；我的观点类（“我认为”型，阐述对某事物的看法）；现象
5、论说类（针对某一社会现象或话题展开评论）等。文章主要使用一般现在时。同时尽量多使用高级句式。段首句1.There are different opinions among people as to2.Everything has two sides and It has both advantages and disadvantages.3.Peoples opinions aboutvary from person to person.4.Recently the phenomenon has become a hot topic.中间段落句1.There are some people i
6、n favor ofOn the contrary2.FirstWhats more.Most important of all3.Exploring the space has both advantages and disadvantages.4.On the other side of the coin,there are disadvantages.结尾句1.As far as I am concerned,I agree with the latter opinion to some extent.2.In a word.Only in this way can we3.Taking
7、 all these factors into account,we can draw a conclusion thatRead the passage and answer the questions.1.Whats the authors point of view on this issue?The author doesnt think exploring space is a waste of time and money.2.Why are some people against space exploration?Because they think that we shoul
8、d feed the worlds poor and find immediate solutions to other problems,such as pollution and fatal diseases,instead.3.What has space exploration done for food production?A number of the satellites record data on land and weather patterns.These studies help farmers grow more crops and warn them about
9、natural disasters before they occur.4.What did the pictures of Earth from space make people realise?They made people realise that our planets resources are limited.5.How does space exploration benefit the products that people use nowadays?Advanced technology developed for space exploration has promo
10、ted technological improvements that benefit us all by allowing products to be made to a higher standard.Part.3After-classUse the checklist to check and improve your draft.Does the introduction state the topic?Does the introduction express different opinions about the topic?Does the body give arguments with suitable supporting information?Does the closing express the writers opinion and end properly?Are there any grammar,spelling,or punctuation errors?Thank you！
