1、Unit 4Whats mine is yours.To know more about sharing economy.To understand the benefits as well as problems of the sharing economy.Read Leos travel notes and answer the questions.1.What are the differences between Leos two trips?1)In 2008,Leo took a taxi to the hostel from the airport and it cost hi
2、m a fortune!In 2018,the trip from the airport to the city centre was much cheaper because it was a shared ride.2)In 2008,Leo stayed in a hostel,while in 2018 he stayed in a shared flat.3)In 2008,Leo didnt know how to get to Houhai,while in 2018 he had a nice trip around Houhai by riding a shared bic
3、ycle.4)In 2008,Leo could only have a pizza in the hostel alone and he didnt know where to have good Chinese food.In 2018,he shared a delicious meal of Chinese cuisine with some other backpackers at Chef Cuis restaurant.5)In 2008,Leo had a battery problem with his camera.He didnt have this problem in
4、 2018,because he could use the shared power banks.2.Which one do you think was more fun?Give your reasons.What activities do they do?Are there any activities that attract your attention?Are there any activities that you have never experienced?Do you have similar experience?Sharing EconomyWhat is the
5、 Sharing Economy?The sharing economy is a system in which people rent,borrow,or share commodities,services,and resources owned by individuals,usually with the aid of online technology,in an effort to save money,cut costs,and reduce waste.Chinas Sharing EconomyChina is fast embracing(拥抱拥抱;接接受受，采纳，采纳)
6、the sharing economy,having come up with its own innovative(创新的)resource sharing platforms.According to a report published by Chinas State Information Center,the sharing economy is expected to maintain a 40 percent annual growth rate,and is officially forecast to account for over 20 percent of the co
7、untrys GDP by the year 2025.Look at the title of the passage and talk about your understanding of it.Match the paragraphs to their functions and give your reasons.a To highlight the key benefits of the sharing economy.b To explain and elaborate on the sharing economy.c To lead the topic from sharing
8、 in children to sharing in economic activities.d To illustrate various drawbacks of the sharing economy.e To predict the future of the sharing economy.32145Introduce the topic of sharingbenefits of sharingproblems of sharingExplain the sharing economyPredict the future of sharing economyThink about
9、the structure of the passage and complete the diagram.Benefits It meets peoples increasing demand for _.It allows people to make or save money.It helps people _ and even _.It favours the environment by _ _ and _.quality goods and services at competitive pricesmake connections make new friendsencoura
10、ging people to reusereducing pollutionitems Problems The sharing economy is developing faster than _.The sharing economy is subject to _.Personal information about _ is _ in the sharing economy.existing regulations or ongoing supervisionabuse of trust almost every part of our lives not yet secure Ch
11、oose the best answers.1.Whats the writers attitude to the sharing economy?A.Doubtful.B.Positive.C.Negative D.Indifferent.2.Which is wrong about the sharing economy according to the passage?A.It benefits the two sides of dealing.B.It encourages people to reuse things.C.It can do good to environment.D
12、.It is developing so fast that it doesnt need supervising.3.How many benefits of the sharing economy are mentioned in the passage?A.3.B.4.C.5 D.6.4.Which is not included in personal information?A.Our names.B.Our addresses.C.Our shopping preference.D.Our friends.A two-sided argumentative essay invest
13、igates a topic by presenting collated information and evaluating evidence from both sides.It should close by wrapping up the argument.It could conclude in favour of the arguments,or simply stay neutral with no particular preference.正反论证议论文正反论证议论文：Two-sided argumentative essays以议论为主以议论为主要表达方式，通过正反双面论
14、证、分析利弊，全方位、多角度分要表达方式，通过正反双面论证、分析利弊，全方位、多角度分析某一现象或事件。有些作者会在文章结尾表明自己的观点态度析某一现象或事件。有些作者会在文章结尾表明自己的观点态度和主张，一些则保持中立，不表明立场。和主张，一些则保持中立，不表明立场。Whats mine is yours.属于正反论证议论文。以属于正反论证议论文。以share为话题。第为话题。第一、二段从儿时的分享经历引出时代赋予一、二段从儿时的分享经历引出时代赋予“共享共享”的新内涵。第的新内涵。第三段重点阐述共享带给人们的好处：通过简单便捷的方式提供质三段重点阐述共享带给人们的好处：通过简单便捷的方式提
15、供质优价廉的商品与服务、为共享双方提供双赢的机会、发展人际关优价廉的商品与服务、为共享双方提供双赢的机会、发展人际关系、提高物品的循环利用率、减少浪费等系、提高物品的循环利用率、减少浪费等。正反论证议论文的结构特征正反论证议论文的结构特征 第四段从反面揭示共享的弊端：新兴行业发展过快超越了现有第四段从反面揭示共享的弊端：新兴行业发展过快超越了现有法律法规的约束与监管、部分企业以不正当手段抢占市场份额、法律法规的约束与监管、部分企业以不正当手段抢占市场份额、泄露个人信息，造成经济损失，甚至威胁人身安全。泄露个人信息，造成经济损失，甚至威胁人身安全。第五段总结，共享经济将与人们生活产生更加紧密的联
16、系，同第五段总结，共享经济将与人们生活产生更加紧密的联系，同时留给读者一系列问题进行思考，并未表明自己的观点和态度。时留给读者一系列问题进行思考，并未表明自己的观点和态度。建议在阅读正反论证议论文时先找话题，然后分别找到正反两建议在阅读正反论证议论文时先找话题，然后分别找到正反两面提出的论点及论据，最后找到文章的结论。只有这样，才能完面提出的论点及论据，最后找到文章的结论。只有这样，才能完全理清一篇正反论证议论文的结构。全理清一篇正反论证议论文的结构。1.What is the authors attitude towards the sharing economy?The author ac
17、knowledges the benefits of the sharing economy,but he also takes concern about the problems of it.The author is also curious about the future of the sharing economy.2.What do you think are other benefits and problems of the sharing economy?How could we address the potential problems?Read the report
18、and find some clues.3.What are your experiences of the sharing economy?Share these experiences with the class.4.How do the two reading passages in this unit help deepen your understanding of new economic trends?With the development of society,people can find more opportunities to realize their dream
19、s.You can start your own business or you can use what is around you to make your life much easier.Talk about the future of the sharing economy.1.Think about what will happen in the next 20 years as the worlds economy becomes ever more global and digital.Consider the following:What will people be sha
20、ring next?How will they be sharing these things?What benefits will people get from sharing these things?What are the potential problems?2.Share your ideas with your group.3.Present your groups ideas to the class.Now think about how the other groups ideas were different to your own and whether you agree with them.1.Write a short passage about the other benefits and problems of the sharing economy in 80 words.2.Preview Writing.
