高中英語(yǔ)-人教版選擇性-必修第一-冊(cè)-Unit2-Using-Language(2)-課件

1、Unit 2 Looking into the FutureUsing Language (2)1Unit 2 Looking into the FutureLearning ObjectivesIn this class, you willwork out the content, structure and language features of the reading passage；write your opinion in an essay about the changes caused by new technology.2Learning ObjectivesIn this

2、claLead-in Activity: Think and share.Welcome or reject future changesWhats your point of view on new technology?What new devices or apps have you been using recently? Are they helpful or not?3Lead-in Activity: Think and sh“Passenger Dies When Car Crashes in Driverless Mode”Lead-in Activity: Discuss

3、the news.4“Passenger Dies When Car CrashShould We Fight New Technology?What is the passage mainly about? (P20)Its about the advantages and disadvantages of new technology and the authors own opinion.Reading Activity: Read for main idea.5Should We Fight New TechnologyShould We Fight New Technology?In

4、 which paragraphs does the author:describe the issue? give an opinion? discuss the advantages? discuss the disadvantages? Reading Activity: Read and find out the structure.6Should We Fight New TechnologyThe author describes the issue in Paragraph 1.“Passenger Dies When Car Crashes in Driverless Mode

5、”. various people said that the public should oppose the idea of developing driverless cars. the company still claimed that most people would be travelling in driverless cars one day soon.7The author describes the issueThe author discusses the disadvantages in Paragraph 2.On the one hand, there are

6、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 do not own or drive cars, watch TV, or use the Internet. They advocate a simple life8The author discusses the disadThe author discusses the advantages i

7、n Paragraph 3.On the other hand, new technology has provided people everywhere with many benefits over the years. For example, the latest weather-tracking computer programmes Moreover, the Internet has made it possible for friends and family to keep in touch easily. It has also made finding opportun

8、ities in life much easier9The author discusses the advanThe author gives an opinion in Paragraph 4.Personally, I have benefited quite a lot from technological advances. I found my career as an AI designer through a social media network. My health monitorhas also helped me get into the best shape of

9、my life. it can be a scary prospect. Nevertheless, I will always look on the positive sidev10The author gives an opinion inShould We Fight New Technology?The author describes the issue in Paragraph 1.The author discusses the disadvantages in Paragraph 2. The author discusses the advantages in Paragr

10、aph 3.The author gives an opinion in Paragraph 4. 11Should We Fight New TechnologyA person died in an accident while driving a car. The Amish avoid new technology because they do not want to have good lives. Many disasters have been prevented by weather-tracking computer programmes. Reading Activity

11、: Read and decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F).12Reading Activity: Read and decBuilding large networks through social media helps us find new opportunities. The author uses a health monitor to know how much exercise he/she needs. Reading Activity: Read and decide whether the stat

12、ements are true (T) or false (F).13Reading Activity: Read and decA person died in an accident while driving a car.A passenger died when a car crashed in driverless mode. (Para 1, line 1)The Amish avoid new technology because they do not want to have good lives. The Amish think a simple life is bette

13、r. (Para 2, line 6)Reading Activity: Read and decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F).FF14Reading Activity: Read and decMany disasters have been prevented by weather-tracking computer programmes. The latest weather-tracking computer programmes give people lots of warnings about poten

14、tial natural disasters. (Para 3, line 2)Reading Activity: Read and decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F).F15Reading Activity: Read and decBuilding large networks through social media helps us find new opportunities. The author uses a health monitor to know how much exercise he/she

15、needs. Reading Activity: Read and decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F).TT16Reading Activity: Read and decShould We Fight New Technology?Reading Activity: Read and find out the signpostsSome words and phrases are used as signposts to help show a paragraphs purpose. These usually co

16、me at the beginning or end of a paragraph.17Should We Fight New TechnologyParagraph 1They said that some advances in technology were unnecessary and could even be dangerous. Hence, we should cease accepting technology just because it is new. Nevertheless, the company still claimed that18Paragraph 1T

17、hey said that someParagraph 2On 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 AmericaThey advocate19Paragraph 2On the one hand, thParagraph

18、3On the other hand, new technology has provided people everywhere with many benefits over the years. For example, the latest weather-tracking computer programmesMoreover, the Internet has made it possible for friends and family to keep in touch20Paragraph 3On the other hand, Paragraph 4Personally, I

19、 have benefited quite a lot from technological advances. I found my career. My health monitorOf course, when new technology changes the way we live, it can be a scary prospect. Nevertheless, I will always look on the positive side21Paragraph 4Personally, I have SignpostsIntroduce two contrasting poi

20、nts or facts: on the one hand; on the other hand;Add more information: moreover; Explain or support a point: for example;State a conclusion: hence.;Say something that contrasts with what has just been said: nevertheless.;Give your own opinion: personally; 22SignpostsIntroduce two contrasWhy did the

21、author decide to write about this topic?Because the author read a newspaper article and wanted to reflect on it.2323Should we fight driverless cars?SideAttitudeOpinionvarious peoplethe family of the deceasedthe car companyYes Yes No public should oppose the ideawere unnecessary and could it was not

22、enoughstill claimed that most people would be travelling in driverless carsReading Activity: Summary.24Should we fight driverless carReading Activity: Summary.Should we fight new technology?ParagraphTopic sentenceSupporting evidence 2 3 425Reading Activity: Summary.ShouReading Activity: Summary.Shou

23、ld we fight new technology?Para.Topic sentenceSupporting evidence 2many different groups of people live happily in the absence of new technology.Probably the most well known are the AmishThey advocate a simple life with The Amishs quality of life is better since26Reading Activity: Summary.ShouReadin

24、g Activity: Summary.Should we fight new technology?Para.Topic sentenceSupporting evidence 3The latest weather-tracking computer programmesThe Internet has made it possible forIt has also made finding opportunities much easierNew technology has provided people everywhere with many benefits over the y

25、ears.27Reading Activity: Summary.ShouReading Activity: Summary.Should we fight new technology?Para.Topic sentenceSupporting evidence 4I found my career asthrough a social media network.My health monitorget into the best shape of my life. I will always look on the positive sideI have benefited quite a lot from technological advances.28Reading Activity: Summary.ShouBrainstorm some future advances in technology, and their possible advantages and disadvantages.Advance in t