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After completing the unit, you will be able to:
· use words and expressions in the unit to talk about digital life.
· use infinitive as object complement to talk about digital experiences.
· describe the future of digital technology.
Digital life
Unit 4
Presenting ideas
思维品质
学习能力
文化意识
语言能力
教学目标
通过课堂活动的开展，锻炼学生的口语表达能力，能就话题完成开放性的对话，提高在真实语境中的交际能力。
通过课堂活动的展开，学生能够自主开展小组活动，合理分工协作，完成辩论的构思并在班级分享。
通过本节课的学习，学生能够体会到科技发展给人们的生活带来的影响，正确看待科技发展的利与弊。
学生能够掌握本课时的核心词汇和句型，就本课时话题进行探讨，理解并总结文章的主要框架。
学生能够分析本课时的主题，积累相关表达与素材，形成清晰的知识结构框架。
学生能够掌握本课时主题的结构，仿照所给内容进行写作，进行知识迁移。
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教学重难点
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Warming up
Presenting ideas
FREE TALK
What do you think of digital life Is it good or bad for you
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Presenting ideas
Hold a debate: Is digital life good or bad for us
Today, we cannot live without technology. In this unit, we explored digital life. How has digital technology made life easier How can we use digital devices wisely What will digital life be like in the future Today, we will hold a debate: Is digital life good or bad for us
Step 1
Work in groups and choose your side. Search for more ideas about digital life and think of its advantages and disadvantages. Consider the following aspects:
· communication · learning · music & movies
· safety · health · news
Hold a debate: Is digital life good or bad for us
Step 2
Organise your ideas with the help of the following outline and prepare for the debate. You can use the language tips in the outline or find useful expressions or sentences from this unit.
Hold a debate: Is digital life good or bad for us
Step 2
Opening stating your side
- We believe that... - In our opinion, ...
Hold a debate: Is digital life good or bad for us
- We hold the view that...
- Our stance is that...
- We are convinced that...
- We firmly maintain that...
- A careful analysis reveals that...
- The evidence clearly indicates that...
- The available facts demonstrate that...
Step 2
Several rounds
Arguments for / against digital life
- Digital technology lets people live a more convenient life.
- ... is really useful, but we shouldn't let it take up all our time.
- ... allows us to...
- It has made life easier / harder by...
Hold a debate: Is digital life good or bad for us
Step 2
Several rounds
Arguments for / against digital life
- While social media connects people globally, we must beware of...
- Digital payment systems are convenient, yet they create risks like...
- The digital revolution has reshaped the job market through...
- Mobile technology has altered shopping habits by allowing...
Hold a debate: Is digital life good or bad for us
Step 2
Several rounds
Supporting arguments with examples or personal experience
- For example....
- ... is a good example of this
- Consider ... demonstrates this ...
- In my own experience, when I ...
Hold a debate: Is digital life good or bad for us
- Take ... as an illustration, ...
- A prime example of this is ...
- Imagine if ... —this shows ...
Step 2
Several rounds
Explaining your disagreement with the other team
- I'm afraid l have to disagree.
- Team A / B has said... But in fact, ...
- With all due respect, I must challenge the point that..."
- I see things differently because...
Hold a debate: Is digital life good or bad for us
Step 2
Several rounds
Explaining your disagreement with the other team
- Team A's argument overlooks a key fact: ...
- This reasoning doesn't hold up when we consider...
- The evidence Team B cited is misleading because...
- On the contrary, ... actually shows that...
Hold a debate: Is digital life good or bad for us
Step 2
Conclusion
Summarising the main points of your team
- There is no doubt that...
- As we have discussed, ...
- It's clear that we should / shouldn't...
- The weight of evidence conclusively shows that...
Hold a debate: Is digital life good or bad for us
Step 2
Conclusion
Summarising the main points of your team
- Given these findings, we urgently call for...
- Throughout this debate, we have consistently demonstrated that...
- At its core, this issue transcends technology—it's fundamentally about...
Hold a debate: Is digital life good or bad for us
Step 3
Practise and hold the debate in class.
Step 4
Vote in class on the best team. Consider the following:
· listening carefully · using kind words
· not interrupting · speaking clearly
Hold a debate: Is digital life good or bad for us
Opening
Hold a debate: Is digital life good or bad for us
State your side
Several rounds
Arguments for / against digital life
Conclusion
Summarise main points
Sample
Is digital life good or bad for us
We firmly believe that digital life brings more benefits than harms. While technology has its drawbacks, its advantages in connectivity, efficiency, and accessibility far outweigh the negatives.
Digital technology has revolutionized communication, allowing instant connections across the globe. For example, video calls enable families separated by distance to stay close. Online education platforms, like Coursera, provide learning opportunities to people in remote areas. Additionally, smart devices save time on daily tasks, giving us more freedom to focus on meaningful activities.
Sample
Personally, I’ve experienced the benefits firsthand—my grandfather received life-saving medical advice via telemedicine. Studies also show that digital tools boost productivity by 40% in workplaces.
Some argue that digital life causes isolation, but in reality, social media fosters communities—think of support groups for mental health. While overuse is risky, moderation solves this.
In summary, digital life improves education, healthcare, and communication. The key is balanced usage. We must embrace technology while safeguarding human connections.
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Reflection
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After completing this unit, l understand more about digital life.
Digital technology and us
It makes life easy.
We should use it ____________.
We need to
________ about future digital life.
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To express my understanding, l can...
use words and expressions in the unit to talk about digital life:
use infinitive as object complement to talk about digital experiences.
describe the future of digital technology.
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I still need to improve:
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Review
it takes (sb.)... to do sth.意为“(某人)做某事花费了……(时间,金钱或努力等)"，这个结构中的it真正指代的内容是后面的to do sth.
It took me $50 to fill up my car with petrol.
我花了50美元给我的车加满汽油。
It takes a lot of patience to teach young children.
教育幼儿需要很多耐心。
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But it took forever to find a bike!
give up on... 意为"对……不抱希望”
She has given up on visiting the museum today.
她已经放弃了今天去博物馆参观的打算。
But never ever give up on your dream!
但永远不要放弃你的梦想！
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When I got home, I was so tired that I gave up on
cooking.
except for...意为“除……之外”
He hasn't eaten a thing except for an apple.
除了一个苹果，他什么都没吃。
The room was silent except for the TV.
房间里只有电视的声音。
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Except for today, I've had a great holiday.
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They stood still on the pages, instead of moving across
a screen.
句中的still作形容词用，意为“静止的，不动的"
I can see the still water of the lake.
我能看到平静的湖水。
We stood still and watched the dog come closer.
我们一动不动地站着，看着那条狗走近。
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The screen was lit up.
light up意为“照亮……”或"变得明亮”，也可以和人搭配表示“(脸上或眼中)流露出喜悦"
The flames lit up the evening sky.
火光照亮了夜空。
His face lit up with pleasure.
他高兴得满面春风。
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Exercises
1. 我每天上班需要花20分钟。
It _____________ me 20 minutes to get to work every day.
2. 他几乎放弃了成为演员的梦想。
He almost ______________ his dream of becoming an actor.
3. 公共汽车上很空，只有一位年轻的女士。
The bus was empty _____________ one young lady.
4. 你用你内心的温暖照亮了整个房间。
You _____________ a room with the light that's inside you.
takes
Exercise
gave up on
except for
light up
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Summary
Review
it takes (sb.)... to do sth., give up on, except for, still, light up
Hold a debate: Is digital life good or bad for us
Search for ideas about digital life and its advantages and disadvantages.
Organise ideas with the help of the outline and prepare for the debate.
Opening
Several rounds
Conclusion
Presenting ideas
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Homework
Homework
Review the key words, expressions and sentence patterns in today’s lesson.
Hold a debate: Is digital life good or bad for us
SEE YOU NEXT CLASS!

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