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UNIT 2 LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE
Reading for Writing:
Welcome or reject future changes
Learning Objectives
语言目标：理解、记忆语篇中的（话题/写作）词/块/句；阅读关于科技发展对未来生活影响的正反论述，理解议论文的结构特征。
能力目标：能够掌握议论文的语篇结构和论证方法,完成讨论未来科技发展利弊的议论文写作。
情感目标：能够批判性地分析有关科技改变未来生活的不同观点。
contents
Leading-in
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Writing
Reading
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Assignment
III
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I
Leading-in
Brainstorm
Smart phones are widely used in our daily life. However, people’s attitudes towards smart phones vary from person to person. Now brainstorm the possible advantages and disadvantages of smart phones.
Advantages Disadvantages
chatting online;
getting latest news;
handy for everyday use ...
containing harmful radiation;
causing addiction;
a waste of time
costly ...
Write your own essay titled Should we fight the smart phone
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Reading
Read and Think (style, organization & topic sentences)
title
Para 1. Described an issue
Para 2. Discuss disadvantages
Para 3. Discuss advantages
Para 4. Give an opinion
argumentative essay
Read and Think (supporting evidence & signposts)
SHOULD WE FIGHT NEW TECHNOLOGY
This morning, I saw the shocking headline: “Passenger Dies When Car Crashes in Driverless Mode”. In the article, ______________________
____________________________ (许多人表示公众应该反对...想法) developing driverless cars. They said that some advances in technology were unnecessary and could even be dangerous. Hence, _____________________________________________ (我们应停止仅仅因为...就接受技术) 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 ________________ (...仍然声称) most people would be travelling in driverless cars one day soon.
various people said that the
public should oppose the idea of
we should cease accepting technology just because
still claimed that
Language features: Using signposts to guide the reader through the content of your essay.
Read and Think (supporting evidence & signposts)
SHOULD WE FIGHT NEW TECHNOLOGY
This morning, I saw the shocking headline: “Passenger Dies When Car Crashes in Driverless Mode”. In the article, ______________________
____________________________(许多人表示公众应该反对...想法) developing driverless cars. They said that some advances in technology were unnecessary and could even be dangerous. Hence, _____________________________________________(我们应停止仅仅因为...就接受它) 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 ________________(...仍然声称) most people would be travelling in driverless cars one day soon.
various people said that the
public should oppose the idea of
we should cease accepting technology just because
still claimed that
To show exceptions: however, nevertheless, yet, in spite of
To compare or contrast ideas: alternatively, contrastingly, conversely, whereas
SHOULD WE FIGHT NEW TECHNOLOGY
Read and Think (supporting evidence & signposts)
On the one hand, there are many different groups of people around the world who live happily __________________________(没有...的情况下)
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 ______________________(提倡简朴的生活) 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.
in the absence of
advocate a simple life
Major Signposts
(on the one hand … on the other hand …):
to introduce the pros and cons
On the other hand, new technology has _____________________ ____________________________(给世界各地的人们带来种种好处) 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.
SHOULD WE FIGHT NEW TECHNOLOGY
Read and Think (supporting evidence & signposts)
provided people
everywhere with many benefits
To give an example: for instance, in this case, in particular, notably
To add more ideas: again, furthermore, in addition, moreover
Read and Think (supporting evidence & signposts)
SHOULD WE FIGHT NEW TECHNOLOGY
Personally, I have ______________________ (受益匪浅) 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 ___________________________ (进入最佳状态) of my life. Of course, when new technology changes the way we live, it can be a scary prospect. Nevertheless, _______________________________________
____________________________________ (我将始终着眼于变革的积极一面，接受变革而不是抗拒变革。)
benefited quite a lot from
get into the best shape
I will always look on the positive side of
change and accept it rather than resist it.
Major Signposts — to introduce the author’s own opinion
To express your own opinion:
In my opinion / In my view /
In my eyes / As far as I am concerned ...
How to develop your argument
Topic sentence
Different groups of people who live happily in the absence of new technologies.
New Technology has provided people everywhere with many benefits over the years.
I have benefited quite a lot from technological advances.
Supporting evidence
Example:
Probably the most well-known are the Amish….
They don’t own cars, TVs or Internet
They advocate a simple life…
They don’t care about luxuries or follow the lives of the rich and famous.
They appreciate the natural environment
How to develop your argument
Topic sentence
Different groups of people who live happily in the absence of new technologies.
New Technology has provided people everywhere with many benefits over the years.
I have benefited quite a lot from technological advances.
Supporting evidence
Example 1 – weather tracking computer programmes
Warning of natural diasters and save lives
Example 2 – Internet
Brings families and friends together although they are geographically distant
Make new friends through social media
How to develop your argument
Topic sentence
Different groups of people who live happily in the absence of new technologies.
New Technology has provided people everywhere with many benefits over the years.
I have benefited quite a lot from technological advances.
Supporting evidence
Found a job via social media
Health monitor supervises my health condition.
How to develop your argument
Outline
Style Argumentative
Title SHOULD WE FIGHT NEW TECHNOLOGY
Organization Function
Para. 1 Described an issue
Para. 2 Discuss disadvantages
Para. 3 Discuss advantages
Para. 4 Give an opinion
Language features Using signposts to guide the reader through the content of your essay.
III
Writing
Writing task
Beijing International Model United Nations 2022 (BIMUN2022北京国际模拟联合国大会) with the theme of “ March for a Shared Future ” hosted by China Foreign Affairs University (CFAU) is going to be convened at CFAU from 19 to 22 May, 2022. The topic of UNESCO is “ Welcome or reject future changes ”. Suppose you are going to attend the BIMUN2022. Please write an essay to give your opinion on this issue.
How to write an argumentative essay
An argumentative essay
structure
words and phrases
cease doing;
benefit quite a lot from;
look on the positive side of...
language features
using signposts : on the one hand; on the other hand; personally; in my opinion/ view / eyes; nevertheless / however…
Brainstorm
Robots are widely used in our daily life, however, people’s attitudes towards Robots vary from person to person. Now brainstorm the possible advantages and disadvantages of Robots.
Advantages Disadvantages
make people live convenient life;
help people do works accurately and efficiently ...
cannot think whether an action is correct or not;
lead to unemployment ...
Finish the draft (Possible Version 1)
______________________________________
With the development of technology, a variety of intelligent machines such as robots have been invented so far. It is obvious that these smart machines are being used to take the place of human beings, which will inevitably leads to controversy as there are advantages and disadvantages regarding this issue. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
In this essay, I will argue that robots are now an essential part of our everyday lives, but we must always be aware of their disadvantages.
Should We Let Robots Take Over The World
Finish the draft (Possible Version 1)
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________ They make people live convenient life, and help people do their works accurately and efficiently. ___________, in the past, we had to go to library to search information. ________, these days, we can retrieve any information on the street through smart phones because the internet is accessible via the smart phones. __________, in hospital, a number of doctors are using robots because they can operate accurately and save time using the robots. _________, smart machines bring a multitude advantages to our workplace and daily lives.
On the one hand, these intelligent machines such as robots, computers and smart phones play a major role in our society.
For instance
However
Moreover
Therefore
Finish the draft (Possible Version 1)
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Robots are running on just their program which people install. This means that they cannot think whether an action is correct or not. _____________, the robots could make totally the wrong products sometimes.
_____________, the rate of unemployment has becoming higher in comparison to the past because the majority of companies are replacing manual labour with robots. Many factories are fully robotized and do not need people anymore.
On the other hand, despite the fact that intelligent machines exert a positive influence on society, there are negative perspectives
as well.
In other words
In addition
Finish the draft (Possible Version 1)
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________, ______________ I will always __________________________ (着眼于积极一面) robot and accept it rather than resist it.
think whether its correct or not
In my opinion, intelligent machines not only help people live
convenient life and do their own work accurately and
efficiently, but also can make wrong products as they cannot
Nevertheless
look on the positive side of
Possible Version 2
Robots … Do They Have More Advantages Or Disadvantages
In recent years, robotic machines have increasingly replaced people in jobs. In this essay, I will argue that robots are now an essential part of our everyday lives, but we must always be aware of their disadvantages.
On the one hand, in terms of the negative sides of using robots for jobs, this trend may cause disadvantages for workers. With the development of modern technology, it is a common fact that many industries replaced employees with automatic machines in order to enhance their efficiency, leading to the fact that the number of farmers and factory workers has constantly decreased. As a result, many families have to struggle to make ends meet.
Possible Version 2
Robots … Do They Have More Advantages Or Disadvantages
On the other hand, this development brings far more positive effects on humans. Firstly, robots are hugely beneficial to the medical field. Artificial intelligence helps us make better diagnoses and may reduce the risk at surgeon performances. For example, with robotic surgery, doctors can minimize surgical procedures to be done with more precision and accuracy. Secondly, robots reduce the workload of humans. In other words, the machine is capable of performing intensive human labour and backbreaking tasks.
Possible Version 2
Robots … Do They Have More Advantages Or Disadvantages
In my opinion, although this change has disadvantages for average workers, I am convinced that there are much more benefits compared with drawbacks. In conclusion, though the dominance of robotic technologies has shortcomings, it still gives humans great assistance in some important aspects like health care and works.
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Assignment
1. Recite the possible version 1 or possible version 2;
2. Optional:
Write your own essay titled Should We Fight Smart Phones

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