1、Reading for Writing By the end of this period,you will be able to1.distinguish the thesis statement and the related arguments while reading the argumentative essay about space exploration.2.reflect on the question of whether exploring space is worth the money and effort.3.analyse the structure and l
2、anguage features of an argumentative essay.4.write an argumentative essay about space exploration.Why do we care about water on Mars?Mars is a cold,bleak wasteland,with very thin air that we Earthlings could never breathe.However,many of the pictures our telescopes,orbiters,and rovers have sent back
3、 show signs that liquid water might have been on the surface of Mars long ago.Also,we can see ice caps at the north and south poles.Lead-inAll these signs of water are very exciting.Why?Because on Earth,almost everywhere there is water,there is life.Whether the water is boiling hot or frozen,some so
4、rt of creature seems to thrive in it.Is it the same on other planets?If water once flowed on Mars,did life once thrive there too?Or,maybe there is still water on Mars,only it has gone underground.Could there be tiny life formslike bacteriaon Mars even now?Lead-inNASAs Mars Exploration P r o g r a m
5、i s a b o u t Following the Water.Even if we do not find life on Mars,if there is water,perhaps someday Mars could be inhabited by us!Lead-inLead-in Activity 1 Look at the picture and answer the following questions.Lead-in1.What can you see in the picture?2.Where do you think the picture was taken?3
6、.Why do people take such pictures from space?4.Do you think its worth the money and effort?There is a powerful cyclone called Typhoon Goni.It was taken from the space by NASA satellite.It can help predict the weather,protecting lives and reducing losses.Activity 2 Look at the title and answer the qu
7、estions.Lead-in1.What do you think will be included in the passage?2.What kind of text is it?It talks about the question of whether exploring space is worth the money and effort.Its an argumentative essay.Reading for main information1.Whats the authors point of view on this issue?Read the passage an
8、d answer the questions.The author doesnt think exploring space is a waste of time and money.a view without serious thoughtReading for main information2.Why are some people against space exploration?3.What has space exploration done for food production?Read the passage and answer the questions.Becaus
9、e they think that we should feed the worlds poor and find immediate solutions to other problems,such as pollution and fatal diseases,instead.Satellites study land and weather patterns.These studies help farmers grow more crops and warn them about natural disasters before they occur.Reading for main
10、information4.What did the picture of Earth from space make people realize?5.How does space exploration benefit the products that people use nowadays?Read the passage and answer the questions.They made people realize that our planets resources are limited.Advanced technology developed for space explo
11、ration has promoted technological improvements that benefit us all by allowing products to be made to a higher standard.Activity 1 Read Paragraph 2 again to find out the arguments and supporting details.Reading for detailsThe argument:Supporting details:Firstly,exploring space has already made a dif
12、ference in the fight against world hunger.recording data on weather patterntransmitting data to earthanalysing dataproviding recommendation and adviceActivity 1 Read Paragraph 3 again to find out the arguments and supporting details.Reading for detailsThe argument:Supporting details:Secondly,space e
13、xploration has already promoted technological improvements that benefit us all.new material;better heart monitors and other machines;GPS,memory foam pillows;smartphone camerasActivity 1 Read Paragraph 4 again to find out the arguments and supporting details.Reading for detailsThe argument:Supporting
14、 details:Finally,sending astronauts into space has helped people to think about the worlds problems and even to find ways to solve them.limited resources;finding other planet to live onActivity 2 Underline the sentence that repeats the writers opinion in the last paragraph.Reading for detailsIn clol
15、sing,exploring space provides the world with many different benefits.Therefore,it should continue so as to provide new and better solutions to peoples short-term and long-term problems.Activity 1 Analyze the topic sentence and get to know the organization of an argumentative writing.Reading for the
16、structure and language featuresActivity 2 Further analyze the features of an argumentative writingReading for the structure and language featuresPara.1 introduction paragraphThe author intends to:give background information,stimulate the readers interest and state the point of view.useful structures
17、 to express different opinions:Some people argue that.However,others feel that.Opinions are divided on the topic of.People dont think.while others hold.Peoples views on.vary.People may have different opinions on.Activity 2 Further analyze the features of an argumentative writingReading for the struc
18、ture and language featuresPara.2-4 body paragraphWhere is the argument in each paragraph?Activity 2 Further analyze the features of an argumentative writingReading for the structure and language featuresPara.2-4 body paragraphsupporting evidence：language feature：The author intends to data,facts,case
19、 studies,authority,etc useful structures to express supporting evidence No one can deny the fact that.Recent studies indicate that.There is sufficient evidence to show.According to the data proved by.,it can be seen that.I think it necessary to.The reasons are as follows.Firstly,.Secondly,.Finally,.
20、concise,essential,objective,calm,detailed,etc show main arguments and to persuade the readers.Activity 2 Further analyze the features of an argumentative writingReading for the structure and language featuresPara.5 closing paragraphThe author intends to:summarize the argument and to rephrase the poi
21、nt.useful structures to conclude your points From what has been discussed above,we can draw the conclusion that.In conclusion,it is important that.In summary,I strongly support that.Activity 1 Decide upon a topic Write an argumentative essay about space exploration.Topic:_ Is exploring space a waste
22、 of time and money?Activity 2 Structure the essay Are these arguments for or against exploring space?Choose your own ideas and write your supporting arguments on your worksheet.Write an argumentative essay about space exploration.A:There are a lot of unsolved mysteries on Earth.So why are we going i
23、nto space to explore?B:It is necessary to find a new home for people in space,as resources on Earth will run out.C:I cannot understand spending all this money on expensive research and experiments when so many people need food.D:Exploring space encourages scientists to improve technology that can he
24、lp people in other ways,too.For space exploration:_ Against space exploration:_ BD ACWrite an argumentative essay about space exploration.Introduction paragraph:Body paragraph:Closing paragraph:different opinions and the thesis statement arguments and supporting details/evidence/examples restatement
25、 of the writers opinionThe steps of writing an argument1.Choose a topic2.Take a position.Look over a list of topics,find one that really inspires your interest,as youll be more successful if youre passionate about your topic.Make a list of points for both sides of the argument.Determine your side of
26、 the argument and make sure you can back up your point of view with reasoning and evidence.Write an argumentative essay about space exploration.3.Gather evidence4.Present argument logicallyLook for research that provides statistics on your topic that support your reasoning,as well as examples of how
27、 your topic impacts people,animals,or even the Earth.Interviewing experts on your topic can also help you.After describing the other side,present your own viewpoint and then provide evidence to show why your position is the correct one.Choose your strongest evidence and present your points one by on
28、e.5.Provide counterargumentsWrite an argumentative essay about space exploration.Is space exploration a waste of money?The Yes points1.Space exploration gives us no direct benefit.2.The Earth itself is not fully explored yet.3.A commercial space industry is taking over.4.The new crisis on planet ear
29、th:finish your priorities before starting new ones.The No points1.Scientific knowledge has value beyond the measurements of cost2.The cost isnt actually very high3.It is in mans nature to explore his environment.4.Many discoveries have been made as a result of Space ExplorationWrite an argumentative
30、 essay about space exploration.Is space exploration a waste of money?The Yes points5.Money is better used to help human lives in their own country6.The resources and efforts focused on space exploration could better humanity.7.space exploration is a waste of money8.Could have been used for more impa
31、ctful endeavorsThe No points5.Plastics Industry/Internet6.Inventions and innovations that help the world7.Mans uncontainable curiosity8.Safety of ColonizationWrite an argumentative essay about space exploration.Write an argumentative essay about space exploration.Write an argumentative essay about s
32、pace exploration.Use the checklist to give feedback on 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 your opinion and end properly?Are there
33、any grammar,spelling,or punctuation errors?Activity 3 Use the checklist to check and improve your draft.Write an argumentative essay about space exploration.Space Exploration is a Waste of Time and Money Everyone gets excited by the news of the most recent space flights,and I too share in peoples se
34、nse of awe and wonder at the photos from space that we see.Having said that,it is hard to believe that the high cost of space flight is justified so that we can get some lovely pictures.We should be spending our money more wisely,on what people need.different opinionsstate the topicWrite an argument
35、ative essay about space exploration.I cannot understand spending all money on expensive research and experiments when so many people need food.Around the world,millions of people are hungry and dying of starvation.On the other hand,we hear on TV that for as little as a dollar a day,a child in Africa
36、 can be saved.Considering the billions spent on space travel,it just seems a better investment to feed the hungry.One possible version:argument 1 evidenceWrite an argumentative essay about space exploration.Some people argue that someday we will have to go live in space because the world will be mad
37、e impossible to live in through pollution.This seems silly.When your house gets dirty,you spend the time and money to clean it up.You dont move house simply because you need to wash your windows or vacuum the floor.In the same way,it makes more sense to use our time and money to take care of our pla
38、net,rather than look for a new home.One possible version:argument 2 evidenceWrite an argumentative essay about space exploration.Finally,there are a lot of unsolved mysteries on the earth.So why are we going into space to explore?There are still many things to discover in the ocean depths and the An
39、tarctic.But we do not even have to go that far:Science has yet to unlock all the mysteries of the atom,and there are many realms of technology that we are just beginning to understand and explore.One possible version:argument 3 evidenceWrite an argumentative essay about space exploration.In the end,
40、it just does not seem a very wise investment to go to space.We have too many needs here on the earth to be wasting our effort on space exploration.One possible version:rephrasing the point争论争论 辩论辩论赞成；支持；论证赞成；支持；论证议论某事；争论某事议论某事；争论某事反对；据理反对；争辩反对；据理反对；争辩1.argue vt.&vi.论证；争辩；争论论证；争辩；争论argument n.争论；争吵；论
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43、；理解深刻的profound adj.深度的；见解深刻的深度的；见解深刻的不过这项计划是如此肤浅和不切实际，以至于没有人会认真不过这项计划是如此肤浅和不切实际，以至于没有人会认真尝试来实现它。尝试来实现它。The plan was so shallow and impractical that no serious attempt was ever made to realize it.shallow watershallow well浅水浅水浅井浅井Language points3.monitor n.监视器；检测仪监视器；检测仪 vt.监视；监测；监控监视；监测；监控basic monit
44、orLCD monitormonitor screenmonitor systemtelevision monitorpatient monitor基本监督程序基本监督程序液晶显示器液晶显示器监视屏监视屏监控系统监控系统电视监视器电视监视器病人监护仪病人监护仪Language points不用调整你的显示器。不用调整你的显示器。Do not adjust your monitor.You need to get them to agree that they will change and discuss how you will monitor their behavior.你需要说服他们，
45、让他们保证会有所改变，并且探讨你需要说服他们，让他们保证会有所改变，并且探讨出你监督他们行为的方法。出你监督他们行为的方法。Language points每隔一定时间（距离）每隔一定时间（距离）早睡早起；早出早归早睡早起；早出早归正规表示正规表示定期航班定期航班4.regular adj.定期的；经常的；正常的定期的；经常的；正常的regularly adv.经常；定期地经常；定期地at regular intervalskeep regular hoursregular expressionsregular flightregularLanguage points好人，靠得住的人好人，靠得住
46、的人季赛；常规赛季赛；常规赛定期检查定期检查例会例会regular guyregular seasonregular checkregular meetingregularLanguage pointsregularSome _ tasks are taking up far more of your time than they should.一些常规工作占据了你比他们原来应该需要的更多的时间。一些常规工作占据了你比他们原来应该需要的更多的时间。The education officer ought to visit the schools _.教育部门的官员应定期视察各个学校。教育部门的官
47、员应定期视察各个学校。regularlyLanguage points每被限制在每被限制在上上有限公司有限公司有限能力有限能力特别快车特别快车5.limited adj.有限的有限的unlimited adj.无限的；无数的无限的；无数的limitless adj.无限制的；无止境的无限制的；无止境的be limited tocompany limitedlimited abilitylimited expressregularLanguage points因场地有限，他们只展出了部分产品。因场地有限，他们只展出了部分产品。They displayed only a part of their
48、 products because space was limited.How will you use the limited time you have?你将如何使用你所拥有的有限的时间？你将如何使用你所拥有的有限的时间？Language points作为作为的结果；因此的结果；因此结果结果由由造成；起因于造成；起因于从而；其结果是从而；其结果是6.result in 导致；造成导致；造成as a result 所以；结果是所以；结果是as a result ofin resultresult fromwith the result thatresultLanguage pointsres
49、ult inThis meeting should _ some change in how they work.这个会议会导致他们工作的一些变化。这个会议会导致他们工作的一些变化。The plan foundered _ lack of finance.这个计划由于缺乏资金而失败。这个计划由于缺乏资金而失败。_,the world sees them with suspicion rather than affection.结果就是，当世界看他们的时候，带着的是猜疑，而不是喜爱。结果就是，当世界看他们的时候，带着的是猜疑，而不是喜爱。as a result ofAs a resultLang
50、uage pointsI provide him _ all his rights.I want to provide _ us if something goes bad.I know how to work.7.provide for 提供生活所需提供生活所需provide sb.with sth.为某人提供某物为某人提供某物withforLanguage points 假定你是李华，你班最近一次班会的主题是假定你是李华，你班最近一次班会的主题是“太空探险的意义太空探险的意义”。请结合下表内。请结合下表内容给校英语报容给校英语报“Voice Your Opinion”栏目写一篇报道，介绍讨
