Unit 2 Using Language & Assessing Your Progress ppt课件-（2019）新人教版高中英语选择性必修第一册.pptx

1、Section C Using Language nevertheless; on the one hand; on the other hand; for example; moreover; personally; nevertheless They are used to introduce the pros and cons, and to introduce the authors own opinion. 3. Why did the author decide to write about this topic? Because the author read a newspap

2、er article and wanted to reflect on it. Read paragraph 2-4 and fill in the chart. Should we fight new technology? ParagraphTopic sentenceSupporting evidence 2 3 4 There are many different groups of people around the world who live happily in the absence of new technology. New technology has provided

3、 people everywhere with many benefits over the years. I have benefited quite a lot from technological advances. Probably the most well-known are the Amish . They advocate a simple life with an emphasis on hard work, family, and community. The Amishs quality of life is better since . The latest weath

4、er-tracking computer programmes, which saves many lives. The Internet has made it possible for . on opposite sides of the world. It has also made finding opportunities . using social media. I found my career as . through a social media network. My health monitor, . get into the best shape of my life

5、. I will always look on the positive side of change and accept it rather than resist it. Should We Fight New Technology? SignpostWe should fight new technologyWe should not fight new technology hence; nevertheless; on the one hand.on the other hand; for example; moreover; also; personally; of course

6、 oppose the idea of.; some advances in technology is unnecessary and could even be dangerous; We should cease accepting.; . live happily in the absence of new technology; is better . rather than living in large polluted cities; . changes the way we live, . a scary prospect . provide people with many

7、 benefits; save many lives; advocate .; make it possible for.; make . much easier; .have benefited a lot from . help get into the best shape of my life; . look on the positive side of change and accept it rather than resist it 1. 篇章结构篇章结构 对比观点题型：要求论述两个对立的观对比观点题型：要求论述两个对立的观 点并给出自己的看法。此类文章可按以点并给出自己的看法

8、。此类文章可按以 下步骤展开。下步骤展开。 （1）提出问题）提出问题 （2）正方观点）正方观点(有一些人认为有一些人认为) （3）反方观点）反方观点(另一些人认为另一些人认为) （4）我的看法）我的看法 （1）首段常用的句型： Nowadays, it is a common phenomenon that. 如今，已成为一个普遍的现象。 In recent years. has been popular. 近年来，非常流行。 （2）陈述优势时常用的句型： There are many advantages in. First,. Second,. Third,. 在方面有许多优势。第一，第二

9、，第三， Its advantages can be listed as follows. For one thing, For another,. 它的优势可以列举如下。一方面，另一方面 There are many advantages of. 有很多优势。 2. 2. 常用表达常用表达 （3）陈述弊端时常用的句型： But every coin has two sides. Obviously, it has some disadvantages. 但是事物都有两面性。很明显，它有一些劣势 However, just as a popular saying goes, Every coi

10、n has two sides. It still has its negative aspects. 然而，正如一句流行的谚语所说：“事物都有两面性。”它仍 然有不好的方面。 However, there are also some disadvantages. First, Besides,. Also,. 然而，也有一些劣势。首先， 此外，并且， 2. 2. 常用表达常用表达 （4）提出自己的看法或观点时常用的句型： To sum up, the advantages of. far outweigh its disadvantages. 总之，的优势远大于它的劣势。 In spite

11、of these disadvantages, I think. does more good than harm to us. 尽管有这些劣势，我认为对我们来说利大于弊。 In my opinion, it is true that advantages are more than disadvantages. 在我看来，优势确实比劣势多。 While it is true that. has many advantages, it is also important to realise that. 尽管确实有许多优势，但意识到也很重要。 2. 2. 常用表达常用表达 Nowadays t

12、he Internet has become an important part of our daily life. Some students even think that computers can _(对电脑的看法). I dont agree with _(某种观点). In my opinion, _ (我的观点). There are some other disadvantages. Firstly, _. Secondly, _. Whats worse, _.（以上列出网络的弊端） 3. 3. 写作模板写作模板 Use what you have learnt to ex

13、press your opinion in an essay about the changes that could be caused by advances in technology. 1. Work in groups. Brainstorm some future advances in technology, and their possible advantages and disadvantages Advance in technology AdvantageDisadvantage Use what you have learnt to express your opin

14、ion in an essay about the changes that could be caused by advances in technology. 2. Choose one of these advances in technology and answer the questions. We should fight against_/ We should advocate _ Why do you want to write about this topic? What are its advantages? What are its disadvantages? Wha

15、t is your own opinion? Write your opinion in an essay Exchange your draft with a partner 1. Use the checklist to help you review your partners 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 t

16、o help the reader understand the purpose of each paragraph? Does the conclusion state the writers position? 2. Take your draft back and revise it. Sample Writing: The other day, I read about a company developing companion robots. These are robots that are supposed to be friends for people who live a

17、lone. Some of these companion robots are actually like small pets that a person can talk to and interact with. But unlike real pets, they do not have to feed them or take them for a walk. However, this company is also developing a companion robot that is exactly like a human being. It can walk and t

18、alk just like a person does. This all got me to think. On the one hand, some people could say that a companion robot like this is a good for us. For example, if someone old lives alone and seldom goes out, a companion robot could provide him or her a lot of comfort and enrich his or her life. Furthe

19、r, the robot could help monitor the health condition of that person. For example, if the person falls down and gets injured at home, the robot can call the doctor immediately to come and help. On the other hand, some people also use this technology to avoid social contact. For example, there was a y

20、oung man who recently got married to an anime character. What if it became common for people to get married to robots rather than human beings in the future? The gap between people could further widen due to the development of realistic robots. Personally, I do not see companion robots as an answer

21、to peoples problems. We should be providing each other with true companions and true friendship rather than cold machines. 1. A: Why are you so concerned? B: We cant win the case in the _ of relevant evidence 2. A: Its difficult to make accurate _ about the effects on the environment B: I couldnt ag

22、ree more. We should place more _ on environmental protection. 3. A: What are you working on? B: Im writing an _ on how to integrate individuals values and societys needs. luxury prospect rural absence prediction essay network emphasis absence predictions emphasis essay Complete the dialogues with th

23、e correct forms of the words in the box. 4. A: How do you find working in your new office? B: Its great! The office _ allows users to share files and software, and to use a central printer. 5. A: I dont quite understand your choice. What might be the advantages of living in remote _ areas? B: The _

24、of getting a high-paying job is low, but I find it more meaningful to help people there. In addition, I have the _ of breathing fresh air every day. luxury prospect rural absence prediction essay network emphasis network rural prospect luxury Complete the dialogues with the correct forms of the word

25、s in the box. Read an introduction to the Future Library project. Fill in the blanks using the correct forms of the words in the box. The Future Library is a project by the artist Katie Paterson. It began with the cutting down of trees in a forest north of Oslo, Norway, in 2014. The Future Library T

26、rust _ wood from these trees to build a special room-the Silent Room-in the Oslo Public Library. In place of the trees that had been cleared, 1,000 new trees were planted. Every year from 2014 until 2114, a different popular author _ one used will be writing/ will write cut down keep use write read

27、Read an introduction to the Future Library project. Fill in the blanks using the correct forms of the words in the box. original story, and librarians _ all the stories in the Silent Room, where visitors can look at them but not read them. In 2114, the organisers _ the 1,000 trees that were planted

28、back in 2014. They will then use the wood for publishing the 100 books in the Silent Room. So, in 2114, people _ books that were made from trees that are growing right now. will be keeping/ will keep will be cutting down/ will cut down cut down keep use write read will be reading/ will read 随着电脑的普及和

29、因特网的发展，上网已成为生活的一部分。某中 学高一 (15) 班同学就中学生上网的利与弊进行了讨论。请你用英 文给某报社写一封信，描述此次讨论的结果。 注意：1. 不要逐字逐句翻译； 2. 词数100左右； 3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 利利弊弊 1. 及时了解国内外时事，开阔视野 2. 看电视、听歌、聊天、放松身心 3. 收发邮件又快又省钱 1. 导致上课注意力不集中，影响学 习效率 2. 浪费钱和时间 3. 不利于身体健康 Dear editor, With the development of the computer and Internet, surfing the Int

30、ernet has become a part of our life. Students are no exception. Our class has had a discussion_ _ _ _ _ Yours, Jamie One possible version: Dear editor, With the development of the computer and Internet, surfing the Internet has become a part of our life. Students are no exception. Our class has had

31、a discussion on the advantages and disadvantages of surfing the Internet. Some students say we can benefit a lot from it. First of all, we can know what has happened both at home and abroad in no time. In this way, we can broaden our horizons. Also, we can be relaxed by watching movies, listening to

32、 music and chatting online. Whats more, we can send and receive e-mails in a short time with little money. One possible version: However, others have the opposite opinion. They argue that if students often surf the Internet, they cant concentrate in class. As a result, it will reduce their study efficiency. At the same time, its a waste of money and time. Furthermore, its not good for the health. In my opinion, we should surf the Internet properly so that it benefits us in a better way. Yours, Jamie