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Unit 2
UNIT 2
LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE
Welcome or reject future changes
To understand people’s different attitudes towards the development of technology through reading
To express your opinion about the changes that could be caused by advances in technology
To learn to write an essay on your point of view
1. What’s your point of view on new technology
2. What are some of the new devices or apps have you been using recently Are they helpful or distracting
3. What do you expect to read from the text
The text mainly talks about the people’s attitudes to the ____________________ by the examples of some people who live happily without __________________ and some who _______________ new technology.
advances in technology
new technology
benefit from
Read and find out the main idea of the passage.
Read the text and then decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F).
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.
F
F
in driverless mode
advocate a simple life with an emphasis on hard work, family, and community
3. Many disasters have been prevented by weather-tracking computer games.
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.
F
warned
T
T
Read the first paragraph and complete the table below.
Should we fight driverless cars
Side Attitude Opinion
various people
the families of the deceased
the car company
Yes
Yes
No
The public should oppose the idea of developing driverless cars.
Some advances in technology were unnecessary and could even be dangerous.
People should cease accepting technology just because it is new.
claimed that most people would be travelling in driverless cars one day soon.
1. In which paragraph does the author:
Answer the following questions about the text.
describe the issue _____
give an opinion _____
discuss the advantages _____
discuss the disadvantages _____
1
4
3
2
2. Underline the signpost words or phrases in the text. How do they help tell us the purpose of the paragraphs
Some words and phrases are used as signposts to help show a paragraph’s purpose. These usually come at the beginning or end of a paragraph.
They are used to introduce the pros and cons, and to introduce the author’s own opinion.
1
2
3
4
3. Why did the author decide to write about this topic
Because the author read a newspaper article and wanted to reflect on it.
A passage’s writing purpose is something that arises people’s thinking. Usually it often lies in the first paragraph of a passage.
introduction:
an accident of a driverless car
different ideas on using new technology
people living a simple life and not using new technology
people enjoying the life of new technology
the writer's opinion
Structure
Read the paragraphs 2-4 and complete the table below.
Should we fight new technology
Para. Topic sentence Supporting evidence
2
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…
They advocated a simple life with an emphasis on hard work, family, and community.
The Amish’s quality of life is better since…
Should we fight new technology
Para. Topic sentence Supporting evidence
3
New technology has provided people everywhere with many benefits over the years.
The latest weather-tracking computer programmes give people lots of warnings, which saves many lives.
The Internet had 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, using social media.
Should we fight new technology
Para. Topic sentence Supporting evidence
4
I have benefited quite a lot from technological advances.
I found my career through a social media network.
My health monitor help me get into the best shape of my life.
I will always look on the positive side of change and accept it rather than resist it.
Make a debate on “Should we fight new technology ”. Use the following expressions for reference.
signpost hence, nevertheless,
on the one hand,…on the other hand,
for example, moreover, also, personally, of course
We should fight new technology …oppose the idea of…
…some advances in technology is unnecessary and could even be dangerous
We should cease accepting…
…live happily in the absence of new technology
…is better…rather than living in large polluted cities
…changes the way we live, a scary prospect
We should not fight new technology …provide people with many benefits
…save many lives…
advocate…
…make it possible for…
…make…much easier
…have benefited a lot from…
…help get into the best shape of my life
…look on the positive side of change and accept it rather than resist it
Choose one technology. Pretend that you are Amish and discuss the pros and cons of that technology — whether it truly helps or harms your lives or community.
Use what you have learnt to express your opinion in an essay about the changes that could be caused by advances in technology.
1. Work in groups. Brainstorm some future advances in technology, and their possible advantages and disadvantages.
Advance in technology Advantage Disadvantage
2. Choose one of these advances in technology and answer the questions.
Why do you want to write about this topic
What’s your own opinion on the topic
3. Write your opinion in an essay.
The other day, I read about a company developing companion robots. These are robots that are supposed to be friends for
people who live alone. Some of these companion robots are actually like small pets that a person can talk to and interact
with. But unlike real pets, they do not have to feed them or take them for a walk. However, this company is also developing a companion robot that is exactly like a human being. It can walk and talk just like a person does. This all got me to think.
On the one hand, some people could say that a companion robot like this is good for us. For example, if someone old lives alone and seldom goes out, a companion robot could provide him or her a lot of comfort and enrich his or her life. Further, the robot could help monitor the health condition of that person. For example, if the person falls down and gets injured at home, the robot can call the doctor immediately to come and help.
Personally, I do not see companion robots as an answer to people's problems. We should be providing each other with true companions and true friendship rather than cold machines.
On the other hand, some people also use this technology to avoid social contact. For example, there was a young man who recently got “married” to an anime character. What if it became common for people to get married to robots rather than human beings in the future The gap between people could further widen due to the development of realistic robots.
Exchange your draft with a partner.
1. Use the checklist to help you review your partner’s draft.
Does the essay say what the writer thinks about the topic
Does the body discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the advance
Are signposts used to help the reader understand the purpose of each paragraph
Does the conclusion state the writer’s position
2. Take your draft back and revise it.
Polish up your essay.

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