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Welcome or reject future changes
Can you predict what type of writing the text is
Should we fight new technology
Unit 2 Using language
Should we fight new technology
1.What are some of the new devices or apps have you been using recently Are they helpful or distracting
2.What do you expect to read from the text
Pre-reading
Read and decide whether it is true (T) or false (F) questions.
A person died in an accident while driving a car.
The Amish avoid new technology because they do not want to have good lives.
Many disasters have been prevented by weather-tracking computer programmes.
Building large networks through social media helps us find new opportunities.
The author uses a health monitor to know how much exercise he/she needs.
F
T
F
F
F
Answer the following questions about the text.
1. In which paragraphs does the author:
describe the issue _________
give an opinion _________
discuss the advantages _________
discuss the disadvantages _________
Para.1
Para.4
Para.3
Para.2
Reading tips
Signposts
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.
Answer the following questions about the text.
2. Underline the signpost words or phases in the text. How do they help tell us the purpose of the paragraph
On the one hand, there are many different groups of people around the world who live happily…
Para2
On the other hand, new technology has provided people everywhere with many benefits over the years.
Para3
Personally, I have benefited a lot from technological advances.
Para4
The issue
People’s opinions
Author’s opinion
signposts para1
para2
para3
para4
Hence
nevertheless
on the one hand
on the other hand
for example
moreover
personally
of course
Activity 1
Review the structure
Answer the following questions about the text.
3. Why did the author decide to write about this topic
Because of a driverless car accident.
What is an argumentative essay
An argumentative essay
An argumentative essay is a genre of writing that requires the students to investigate a topic, collect, generate, and evaluate evidence, and establish a position on the topic in a concise manner.
Structure of an argumentative essay
Summary
观点对立型议论文
Para.2
Para.3
An argumentative essay with opposite arguments
description of the issue
argument against it
Para.4
your opinion
Para.1
argument for it
Para. 1: Driverless Mode (the issue)
Q1: Who are mentioned in the first paragraph
Q2: What are their attitudes towards driverless cars
Can you find any evidence to support their attitudes
This morning, I saw the shocking headline: “Passenger Dies When Car Crashes in Driverless Mode”. In the article, various people said that the public should oppose the idea of developing driverless cars. They said that some advances in technology were unnecessary and could even be dangerous. Hence, we should cease accepting technology just because it is new. The newspaper reported that the car company had already apologised for the accident, but the families of the deceased said it was not enough. Nevertheless, the company still claimed that most people would be travelling in driverless cars one day soon.
Hence
Nevertheless
Activity 2
Read for writing method
introduce the issue
Various people’s opinions
signposts Useful expressions
Hence nevertheless
Writing tip
…oppose the idea of …
… cease accepting technology…
… claim that most people would…
therefore
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.
★ ...were unnecessary and could even be dangerous.
★ ...should cease accepting technology just because it is new.
... still claimed that most people would be travelling in driverless cars one day soon.
Para 2. : The Amish people (disavantages)
On the one hand, 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, a group of Christians living in rural America. They do not own or drive cars, watch TV, or use the Internet. They have lived mainly as farmers since the 18th century, and they will probably be living the same way in the distant future. They advocate a simple life with an emphasis on hard work, family, and community. They think that is better than caring about luxuries or following the lives of the rich and famous. It could even be argued that the Amish’s quality of life is better since they live in and appreciate the natural environment rather than living in large, polluted cities.
On the one hand
topic sentence (pros)
example
Activity 2
Read for writing method
signposts Useful expressions
On the one hand
Writing tip
There are … live happily in the
absence of new technology…
… advocate … with an emphasis on…
It could even be argued that …
since… rather than…
v. emphasize
adj. absent
support
Para. 3 (advantages)
On the other hand, new technology has provided people everywhere with many benefits over the years. For example, the latest weather-tracking computer programmes give people lots of warnings about potential natural disasters, which saves many lives. Moreover, the Internet has 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, as it allows people to make larger networks of friends through using social media.
On the other hand
For example
Moreover
topic sentence (cons)
example
Activity 2
Read for writing method
signposts Useful expressions
On the other hand
Writing tip
...provided people everywhere with
many benefits
…which saves many lives.
…has made it possible for friends
and family to do… even if…
.
… made … much easier, as it allows
people to do…
.
Para. 4: (My opinion)
Personally, I have benefited quite a lot from technological advances. I found my career as an AI designer through a social media network. My health monitor, which I wear all the time, has also helped me get into the best shape of my life. Of course, when new technology changes the way we live, it can be a scary prospect. Nevertheless, I will always look on the positive side of change and accept it rather than resist it.
Personally
Nevertheless
topic sentence (my opinion)
example
Activity 2
Read for writing method
signposts Useful expressions
Personally nevertheless
Of
course
Writing tip
I have benefited quite a lot from
technological advances.
also helped me
it can be a … prospect.
look on the positive side of change
and accept it rather than resist it.
Reading for the structure and language features
Should we fight new technology
introduce the topic
disadvantages
advantages
the author's opinion
hence;
nevertheless
on the one hand
on the other hand;for example;moreover
personally;
nevertheless
Review the writing methods we have learned before:
useful expressions
signposts
The structure of each paragraph and the whole passage
Useful expressions
Currently, there is a widespread concern over the issue that…
Nowadays opinions are divided on the question as to whether... Some people are in support of it while others have different opinions.
We had a heated discussion about...
Opinions about…are divided/different.
Opinions vary from person to person.
Different people have different opinions/ views/ ideas.
description of the issue
开篇常用句式
（2）表示赞同的常用句式
Some/Others think/believe/argue that…
Some are in favor of...
Most of them support it.
40% of the students are for it.
Those who are in favor of...claim that...
(3) 表示反对的常用句式
Others are against...
Some object to…
Half of them hold a different view/opinion.
Those who are opposed to...hold that...
(4)表达自己观点的常用句式
In my opinion/view/Personally，…
As/So far as I’m concerned, every coin has two sides.
As for me，...
衔接词
花晨月夕
顺序关系：first, first of all, in the first place, next, secondly, then, later, in the end, at last, eventually, last but not least…
递进关系：what’s more, in addition, furthermore, besides, moreover…
转折关系：but, however, on the contrary, nevertheless
因果关系：because, since, thanks to, owing to, as a result of, for the reason that
让步关系：though, although, while, even if, even though, in spite of the fact that
条件关系：if, unless, as long as, on condition that, only if…
表 列 举：for example / instance, take…for example, that’s to say, in other words, as follows, on the one hand …on the other hand,
表 总 结：in short, in brief, in conclusion, in a word, all in all…
Exchange your draft with a partner.
Use the checklist to give feedback on your own and your partner’s draft, and then hand it in.
Write and check your work
Checklist self peer teacher
1.Does the essay say what the writer thinks about the topic
2.Does the body discuss the advantages and disadvanges of the advance
3.Are signposts used to help the reader understand the purpose of each paragraph
4.Does the conclusion state the writer’s position
Writing Assignment
人们对于学生网上交友持有不同意见。请你用英语写一篇关于学生网上交友的短文，介绍人们的不同观点，并发表自己的看法。
注意：1．文章必须包括表中的全部内容；
2．词数为80左右。
参考词汇：网络朋友on-line friend(s)，上当受骗to be cheated
Currently, there is a widespread concern over whether students should make friends online. But it is well known that the opinion concerning this hot topic varies from person to person.
Some people are in support of making friends on line. In their opinion, the Internet helps make many friends, enabling students to freely express their feelings and opinions, and promote their foreign language studies．
Others, however, don’t think so. They say making friends online is a waste of time, which should be spent more meaningfully on study．Besides, some students may get cheated online．
As far as I am concerned, I’m favor of the latter. students should place their study, health and safety before other things. As for friendship, we can readily find it in our classmates and other people around us．
强化训练： 假定你是李华，你班最近组织一场辩论赛，主题是“cashless society”。请综合正反两方的观点，陈述自己的看法。
赞同理由 1.方便，快捷
2.减少对纸的浪费
反对理由 1.安全性不高
2.花费易超支
你的观点 ......
注意：（1）词数80左右，可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯
（2）标题已为你写好，不计入总词数.
Thank you!

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