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课件网) Reading for Writing Unit 2 Looking into the Future Should We Fight New Technology What’ s in the video Driverless car. Lead in What’s your opinion towards it In my opinion/ Personally, I think the driverless car benefit/threaten our life a lot because .... Para1 describe the hot issue life with new tech Para2 give an opinion should we fight driverless cars Para3 discuss the disadvantages author’s personal opinion Para4 discuss the advantages life without new tech 2.Read the passage and find out the function of each paragraph. 1. The text mainly talks about _____and _____ of new technology. 2. What kind of text is it A.an argumentative essay（议论文） B.an expository essay(说明文) C. a narrative essay(记叙文) advantages disadvantages Look at the title and make a prediction. Reading for details(para1) Analyze the passage: Para 1 1.What inspired the author to write this passage 2.Whose opinion is mentioned in this para 3.What are their attitudes towards driverless cars Read Para2-3 to learn the way of argumentation. 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 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 wammings about potential natural disasters, which saves many lives. Moreover, the Interet 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. Paragraph Topic Evidence Reasoning Para2 Para3 …many different groups of people live happily in the absence of new technology new technology has provided people …with many benefits … giving examples giving examples The life of the Amish weather-tracking computer programmes the Internet PROS CONS Read Para 4 to learn the opinion of the author. Personally, I have benefited quite a lot from technological advances. I found my career as an Al 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 techn ... ...
