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课件网) Unit 2 Looking into the future Using Language 2 Reading for writing By the end of this period, you will be able to… 1. read magazine columns to understand their textual structure and linguistic characteristics 2. learn how to ask questions, illustrate points and demonstrate ideas in an argumentative essay. 3. master the general method of argumentative writing. 4. write an argumentative essay on the pros and cons of future scientific and technological development. Learning objectives Every coin has two sides. What can we conclude from the picture Lead-in Can you tell the pros and cons about Can you tell the pros and cons about Can you tell the pros and cons about Task 1 Listen to the tape and finish the activity 1. 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. 3. Many disasters have been prevented by weather- tracking computer programmes. 4. Building large networks through social media helps us find new opportunities. 5. The author uses a health monitor to know how much exercises he/she needs. F F F T T Reading Task 2 Read again and study the structure of the passage. Para.1 Introduction a specific event different opinions reject welcome Para.2&3 prons and cons make contrast topic sentence + examples Para.4 own opinions topic sentence examples conclusion Summary Topic para.1 introduction para.2 cons para.3 pros para.4 own opinions an argumentative essay describe the hot issue Task 3 Read and answer the following questions about the text. 1 4 3 2 hence, nevertheless, on the one hand, on the other hand, for example, moreover, personally 标志性语言 Match the following words or phrases with their functions. 1.hence 2.personally 3.nevertheless 4.for example 5.moreover, also 6.on the one hand, on the other hand 1.give one's own opinion 2.state a conclusion 3.add more information 4.explain or support a point 5.introduce two contrasting points or facts 6.say something that contrasts with what has just been said ④ Do you think there are both advantages and disadvantages of new technology Should we fight new technology autonomous driverless car predictions of potential natural disasters car crash in driverless mode the Amish life Every coin has two sides. double-edged sword 论述两个对立的观点并给出自己的看法。 1． 有一些人认为…… 2． 另一些人认为…… 3． 我的看法…… 如何写好正反观点的文章？ Writing Writing structure --How to write an essay (议论短文) ( In my opinion/ As for me / Personally/As far as I am concerned, I think--/) ( There are different opinions about whether--.) ( Some people think that --. What’s more/Moreover--. However, other people hold the opposite opinion that--. Worse still The theme of the essay (陈述议论的主题) Opinion 1 Opinion 2 Reasons 1,2 Reasons 1,2 Personal opinion 表示不同观点的套语 总起: Different people hold different opinions. People have taken different attitudes towards ... ...
