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课件网) Unit 4 Space Exploration Is exploration space a waste of time and money？ Look at the following questions and find answers from the reading passage. 1. What’s the literary genre (体裁；类型) of this passage 2. What’s the structure of this passage 3. How does the writer organize the passage and make his / her opinions persuasive While-reading While-reading 1. What’s the literary genre of this passage It’s an argumentative essay. An argumentative essay is a type of thesis or composition where you have to present your view and attempt to convince others that your facts and arguments are correct. Your view should be backed up by a few examples, reasons and logics. While-reading 2. What’s the structure of this passage Is exploration space a waste of time and money Part 1:para 1 Introduction Part 2: paras 2-4 Body Part 3: para 5 Conclusion Read for structure different opinions Read for organization and features Part 1: Introduction exploration space a waste of time and money Part 1:para 1 Introduction Part 2: paras 2-4 Body Part 3: para 5 Conclusion Different opinions about space exploration Read for structure Firstly, exploring space has already made a difference in the fight against world hunger. Secondly, space exploration has already promoted technological improvements that benefit us all. Finally, sending astronauts into space has helped people to think about the world‘s problems and even to find ways to solve them. Topic sentences Read for organization and features Part 2: Find the three topic sentences that summarise the writer's arguments about space exploration. exploration space a waste of time and money Part 1:para 1 Introduction Part 2: paras 2-4 Body Part 3: para 5 Conclusion Different opinions about space exploration Benefits …made a difference in the fight against world hunger. …has promoted technological improvements. …has helped people to think about the world's problems and even to find ways to solve them. Read for structure Part 3 Conclusion - Underline the sentence that repeats the writer's opinion in the last paragraph. The writer's opinion Read for organization and features Read for details Read the argumentative essay about space exploration and answer the questions. 1. Why do some people argue against space exploration A. They think the world is too poor. B. They argue that the earth is too heavily polluted. C. They think it a waste of money and time. D.They worry that some fatal diseases will be takeninto space. 2. How can exploring space help fight against hunger A. The scientists analyse the data recorded by satellites and provide useful suggestions for farmers. B. Satellites orbiting Earth can help fight against severe weather. C. Satellites can change the weather pattern, thus improving output of crops. D. The scientists invent some useful equipment to help with farming. Read for details Read the argumentative essay about space exploration and answer ... ...
