1、Using languageUnit 2 LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE Learning aims 1.To learn some new words and expressions2.To learn about the structure of an argumentation3.To cultivate their good attitudes to new technologyLead-in VSCan you tell the pros and cons？Pre-readingHow about driverless cars?Signposts Some word
2、s and phrases are used as signposts to help show a paragraphs purpose.There usually come at the beginning or end of a paragraph.Fast readingAnswer the following questions about the text.1.In which paragraphs does the author:describe the issue?give an opinion?discuss the advantages?discuss the disadv
3、antages?1423What is the structure of the text?Skim the passage and fill in the blanks.crashesabsenceprovidedresist 1.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
4、computer programmes.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.FFTTFCareful reading1.What does the text mainly tell us?A.Many people live happily in the absence of new technology.B.People wi
5、ll travel in driverless cars despite of car crashes.C.New technology has provided people with many benefits.D.Opinions are divided over the advantages of new technology.D ComprehendingRead the text carefully and choose the best answer.2.Why did many people oppose driverless cars?A.Because they think
6、 new technology is unnecessary.B.Because they think driverless mode is dangerous.C.Because they are the families of the deceased.D.Because the company didnt apologise for the accident.B3.What can we learn about the Amish?A.They live happily in the absence of new technology.B.They would like to live
7、in large and polluted cities.C.They are proud of owning cars and using the Internet.D.They want to follow the lives of the rich and famous.A4.How does the author support the ideas?A.By doing experiments.B.By using examples.C.By using exact figures.D.By conducting surveys.B5.What is the last paragrap
8、h mainly about?A.The writers benefits from new technology.B.The importance of technological advances.C.The social media network.D.The scary side of change.AAn article with the 1.(shock)headline“Passenger Dies When Car Crashes in Driverless Mode”caused great concern about the idea of developing drive
9、rless cars.Some people are 2.(oppose)to the idea of developing driverless cars because they said some advances in technology were unnecessary and could even be 3.(danger).The car company apologised for the accident,but 4.(claim)that most people would be travelling in driverless cars one day soon.sho
10、ckingopposeddangerousclaimedPost readingOn the one hand,many different groups of people live happily in the 5.(absent)of new technology.For example,the Amish,6.have lived mainly as farmers and advocated a simple life with 7.emphasis on hard work,family,and community.On the other hand,people everywhe
11、re benefit greatly 8.new technology over the years.For example,the Internet has made it possible for friends and family 9.(keep)in touch easily even if they are on opposite sides of the world.10.(personal),I have benefited quite a lot from technological advances.So I will always look on the positive
12、 side of change and accept it rather than resist it.absencewhoanfromto keepPersonallyPara.1 Introduction a specific eventdifferent opinionsPara.2 Pros Para.3 Cons Topic sentencegive examplesmake contrastPara.4 your opinion Topic sentencegive examples(personal experience)Topic Summary It is a double-edaged sword that has both positive and negative effects on society.DiscussionWhat attitudes should we take towards new technology?1.Be more rational and cautious.2.Study and adapt to it.3.Dont try to replace it with old technology.Thank You
