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课件网) Unit 4 Reading for Writing Present an argument about space exploration Discussing: what are the advantages and disadvantages of space exploration What do you think of space exploration Read the and about space exploration. Advantages 1. It provides humanity with hope for the future. 2. It increases our knowledge. 3. It could allow us to know about other civilizations (文明). 4. It drives innovations (创新) in numerous fields. Disadvantages 5. Exploring space is a costly (昂贵的) venture. 6. We must consume (花费) resources to get people or equipment into space. 7. Exploring space means we’re leaving a lot of litter (垃圾) behind. If you were the writer, … What’s your opinion on exploring space (Pros/Cons ) How many parts would you write this passage into What’s the structure of this passage (P44) Introduction P1 Tell the reader about people’s different opinions on the topic. Body P2-4 Explain the writer’s arguments for the topic. Ending P5 Make a summary and repeat the writer’s arguments. Some people argue that… However, others… Firstly,… Secondly,… Finally,….. In closing (in conclusion) 一般现在时 时态 人称 以第一人称和第三人称为主 Paragraph One: Background: _____ Countries around the globe are spending large quantities of money and time on exploring space. Different arguments Stop wasting time and money exploring space To realise how exploring space helps us Paragraph Two: Argument:_____ Conclusion:_____ Exploring space has already made a difference in the fight against world hunger. Space-based science has helped farming in its efforts to grow enough food to feed Earth’s increasing population. vertical farming Paragraph Three: Argument:_____ Evidence:_____ Space exploration has already promoted technological improvements that benefit us all. different types of new material, better heart monitors and other medical machines, everyday products like memory foam pillows and smartphones Do you have other evidences for it？ compressed biscuits dehydrated vegetables Paragraph Four: Argument:_____ Conclusion:_____ Sending astronauts into space has helped people to think about the world’s problems and even to find ways to solve them. In the future, humans may live on both the Earth and the Mars. Paragraph Five: The writer’s opinion: _____ Space exploration should continue so as to provide new and better solutions to people’s short-term and long-term problems. Writing practice 假设你是李华，举行了一次班会，班会的主题是：太空探险的意义。请结合下表内容，用英语给校报写一篇文章，客观地介绍班会上同学们讨论的情况并表达你自己的观点。 赞同的理由 反对的理由 你自己的观点 1.获得新知识； 2.从太空取得新资源； 3.扩大人类未来的生存空间。 1.耗资巨大； 2.宇航员的安全问题。 …… 注意：1.词数100左右； 2．开头已给出，不计入总词数。 There is a widespread concern over the issue that (某个主题，需以句子形式呈现)．But it is well known that the opinions concerning this hot topic vary from person to ... ...
