1、Reading for Writing n By the end of this period, you will be able to 1. read magazine columns to understand their textual structure and linguistic characteristics 2. rearn how to ask questions, illustrate points and demonstrate ideas in an argumentative essay. 3. master the general method of argumen
2、tative writing. 4. write an argumentative essay on the pros and cons of future scientific and technological development. Task1. Look at the theme and answer the following questions. Lead-in 1.Whats your point of view on new technology? 2. What are some of the new devices or apps have you been using
3、recently? Are they helpful or distracting? Task 2 Look at the title and answer the questions. Lead-in 1. What do you think will be included in the passage? 2. What kind of text is it? It talks about the question of whether we should be positive or negative for new technology. Its an argumentative es
4、say. Reading for main information 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
5、us find new opportunities. 5. The author uses a health monitor to know how much exercise he/she needs. 1. Read the text and then decide whether the statements on page are true (T) or false (F). F F F T T Reading for main information 1. In which paragraphs does the author: describe the issue?_ give a
6、n opinion?_ discuss the advantages?_ discuss the disadvantages?_ 2. Why did the author decide to write about this topic Task2. Answer the following questions about the text. Because the author read a newspaper article and wanted to reflected on it. Para1 Para4 Para3 Para2 This morning, I saw the sho
7、cking headline: Passenger Dies When Car Crashes in Driverless Mode. In the article, various people said that the public should oppose the idea of developing driverless cars. They said that some advances in technology were unnecessary and could even be dangerous. Hence, we should cease accepting tech
8、nology just because it is new. The newspaper reported that the car company had already apologised for the accident, but the families of the deceased said it was not enough. Nevertheless, the company still claimed that most people would be travelling in driverless cars one day soon. Reading for detai
9、ls Task1. Underline the signpost words or phrases in the text. 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 . On the ot
10、her 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 warnings about potential natural disasters, which saves many lives. Moreover, the Internet has made it possible for friends and
11、 family to keep in touch easily even if they are on opposite sides of the world. Reading for details Task1. Underline the signpost words or phrases in the text. Personally, 1 have benefited quite a lot from technological advances. I found my career as an AI designer through a social media network. M
12、y health monitor, which I wear all the time, has also helped me get into the best shape of my life. Of course, when new technology changes the way we live, it can be a scary prospect. Nevertheless, I will always look on the positive side of change and accept it rather than resist it. Reading for det
13、ails Task1. Underline the signpost words or phrases in the text. They are used to introduce the pros and cons, and to introduce the authors own opinion. Reading for details Task2. How do these signpost words help tell us the purpose of the paragraphs? Task1.Reflect the function and signposts of each
14、 paragraph. Reading for the structure and language features Should we fight new technology? introduce the topic disadvantages advantages the authors opinion hence; neverthrss on the one hand on the other hand;for example;moreover personally; nevertheless Reading for the structure and language featur
15、es Task2. Reread P2-P4, find out the topic sentences and supporting evidence of each para. Should we fight new technology? paragraph Topic sentenceSupporting evidence paragraph 2 paragraph 3 paragraph 4 There are many different groups of people around the world who live happily in the absence of new
16、 technology I found my career as.My health monitor,.Ill always look on the positive side of change and accept it. I have benefited a quite a lot form technological advances. The latest weather-tracking computer.which saves many lives. The internet has made it possible.It has also made finding opport
17、unities.using social media. New technology has provided people everywhere with many benefits over the years. The Amish.They advocate a simple life with an emphasis on.The Amishs quality of life is better since Task 1 Decide upon a topic Write an argumentative essay about your opinions on one of the
18、advanced technology. Topic: _ Should we advocate or fight against roborts ? Task 2 Different opinions about robots Write an argumentative essay Robots advantages: disadvantages: 1. can do dangerous tasks for human beings 2. can improve the efficiency of work 3. can make our daily life easier 1. lead
19、 to peoples poor creativity, flexibility and self- motivation 2. make people out of work Write an argumentative essay Introduction paragraph: Body paragraph: Closing paragraph: different opinions and the thesis statement advantages and disadvantages of the advance restatement of the writers opinion
20、Write an argumentative essay about your opinions on one of the advanced technology. Use the checklist to give feedback on your draft. Does the essay say what the writer thinks about the topic? Does the body discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the advance? Are signposts used to help the reade
21、r understand the purpose of each paragraph? Does the conclusion state the writers position? Task 3 Use the checklist to check and improve your draft. Write an argumentative essay about about your opinions on one of the advanced technology. Robots is playing an important role in both industry and our
22、 daily life, but peoples opinions about robots differ. One possible version: Introduction Should we advocate or fight against robots ? On the one hand, Some people think that robots are very important to humans future development. For example, they can do dangerous tasks for human beings. Moreover,
23、they are helpful to improve the efficiency of work. On the other hand, others think that they are dangerous and have negative effects on the society.For example, robot may lead to peoples poor creativity, flexibility and self- motivation. One possible version: Body In my opinion, the advantages prev
24、ail over the disadvantages as long as we can use them properly. One possible version: Conclusion 假定你是李华，你班最近组织一场辩论赛，主题是“cashless society”。请综合正 反两方的观点，陈述自己的看法。 核心素养专练核心素养专练 赞同理由 1.方便，快捷 2.减少对纸的浪费 反对理由 1.安全性不高 2.花费易超支 你的观点 . 注意：注意：（1）词数80左右，可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯 （2）标题已为你写好，不计入总词数. One possible version: 核心素养
25、专练核心素养专练 Cashless society , Yes or No E-Pay is becoming more and more popular recently, thus making us come into a cashless society. People have divided opinions about it. Some of our students think it important to be cashless because people can have a more easier and comfortable life. Secondly, usi
26、ng the credit card or mobile phone to pay for goods instead of currency can reduce the cost of paper. However, others think very differently. They said this kind of consumption pattern is a threat to ones privacy and wealth. Besides, it is extremely easy for us to pay more than we can afford, so the cashless society is not a necessity. As far as Im concerned, a cashless society has more advantages over disadvantages. Although there are risks and different voices, it is worth saying yes to it.
