1、Unit 2Looking into the Future Using Language When you see “the future” in the title, what comes to your mind? These are relevant to new technology. Whats your attitude towards new technology? First readingmain idea What is the passage mainly about? It is about the advantages and disadvantages of new
2、 technology and the authors own opinion. In which paragraphs does the author: Describe the issue Give an opinion Discuss the advantages? Discuss the disadvantages? Read and find out the structure Second reading-structure Some words and phrases are used as signposts to help show a paragraphs purpose.
3、 These usually come at the beginning or end of a paragraph. Passenger Dies When Car Crashes in Driverless Mode. various people said that the public should oppose the idea of developing driverless cars. Hence, we should cease accepting technology just because it is new. Nevertheless, the company stil
4、l claimed that most people would be travelling in driverless cars one day soon. Para.1 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 They think that is better than caring about
5、 luxuries or following the lives of the rich and famous. the Amishs quality of life is better since they live in and appreciate the natural environment rather than living in large, polluted cities. Para.2 On the other hand, new tecnology has provided people everywhere with many benefits over the yea
6、rs. 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 family to keep in touch easily even if they are on opposite sides of the world. Para.3
7、Personally, I have benefited quite a lot from technological advances. I found my career as an AI designter 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 technology changes the way we live, it c
8、an be a scary prospect. Nevertheless, I will always look on the positive side of change and accept it rather than resist it. Para.4 1.Introduce two different points or facts: on the one hand on the othe hand 2.Add more information: moreover、whats more 3.Explain or support a point: for example 4.Say
9、something that is different from what just has been said: however、nevertheless 5.Give your own opinion: personally Third reading detailed information Para.1 Different people have different attitudes towards _ Para.2 Disadvantages: Para.3 Advantages: Para.4 Authors opinion: Para.1 Different people ha
10、ve different attitudes towards _ Para.2 Disadvantages: Para.3 Advantages: Para.4 Authors opinion: driverless cars Care about luxuries or follow the lives of the rich and famous; low quality of life Give people warnings and save lives; make communication and finding opportunities much easier Benefit
11、a lot from technology;Look on the positive side and accept it Pre-writing -brainstorm Work in groups. Brainstorm some future advances in technology and their possible advantages and disadvantages. Advance in technologyadvantagedisadvantage While-writing Please write a paragraphe to introduce a new technology. Requirements : 1. at least 40 words 2.Use proper signposts 3.Tell us your opinion about the new technology 4.Introduce the advantages or advantages of it Post-writing Exchange your draft with a partner. Share your essay with the rest of the class. THANKS
