(
课件网) Unit 3 A “FOR” AND “AGAINST” ESSAY To read and talk about a “for” and “against” essay. To read for writing. To summarise information. To write a “for” and “against” essay. organic farming factory farming Pair Work You are going to write a “for” and “against” essay on one of the statements. Discuss and list the arguments for and against the statements. Then share your ideas. Statements “For” “Against” Your opinion We should only have organic farming. We should not use animal products for food or clothing. 1 1. What is the main topic of the essay Read the essay. Answer the questions. The pros and cons of factory farming. 2. What is the genre (类型) of this essay A. Narration (记叙文). B. Exposition (说明文). C. Practical writing (应用文). D. Argumentation (议论文). 2 3. What are the main arguments and supporting details used “for” and “against” factory farming The main argument for factory farming is that, apart from being a lot cheaper than traditional or organic farming, it provides more food for a world population that has already reached seven billion, according to the United Nations. Opponents of factory farming say that it is cruel to the animals and it has a negative impact on the environment. 4. What is the writer’s opinion about factory farming We should try to reduce this kind of farming, although we would have to pay more for our eggs and meat. 1. We know from the first paragraph that _____. A. factory farming involves keeping farm animals outside buildings to increase the production B. over half of the world’s poultry, beef and eggs are produced by factory farming C. factory farming means we should keep farm animals inside buildings to increase the production D. keeping farm animals inside buildings couldn’t increase the production Choose the best answers. 2. What can we infer from the argument according to the second and third paragraphs A. Not all people are in favour of factory farming. B. Factory farming is a lot cheaper than traditional or organic farming. C. Factory-farmed animals suffer from fewer diseases than those living outside. D. Factory framing has a negative impact on the environment. 3. Why do some people oppose factory farming according to the passage A. They think it is cruel to the animals kept in small spaces inside buildings. B. Factory farming means taking more energy and money. C. It may reduce the production of meat and eggs. D. The animals kept inside can’t move at all. Para. 1 _____ Para. 3 _____ Para. 2 _____ Para. 4 _____ a conclusion (your opinion) b arguments against the topic c introduction to the topic d arguments for the topic Read the essay again. Match the functions to each paragraph. c d b a 3 introduction to the topic arguments for the topic arguments against the topic conclusion (your opinion) Linking Expressions according to According to an institute, “74% of the world's poultry… are produced in this way ... ...
