1、Unit 2Looking into the FuturePeriod Writing本单元的写作任务是先读一篇关于科技带来变化的评论文章，了解关于科技带来变化的评论文章的结构和写作技巧，然后再写一篇关于科技带来变化的议论文。一、话题词汇1headline n.标题2driverless adj.无人驾驶的3oppose vt.反对4cease v.停止；终止5claim vt.宣称；要求6rural adj.乡村的；农村的7advocate vt.提倡；支持；拥护8appreciate vt.欣赏；感激9career n.职业；事业10prospect n.可能性；前景11advanced
2、adj.高级的；先进的12technology n.技术13development n.发展14convenience n.方便；便利15advantage n.优点16on the one hand.；on the other hand.一方面；另一方面17in the absence of 在缺乏的情况下18as far as I am concerned 在我看来19from my point of view/from my perspective从我的角度来看20however/nevertheless 然而，尽管如此21hence/therefore 因此；所以二、话题句式1Tech
3、nology has become more and more important in how people learn and do anything.科技在人们如何学习和做任何事方面变得越来越重要。2Technology has changed a lot,even the way people live.科技改变了很多，甚至改变了人们的生活方式。3With the rapid development of the modern science and technology，we are enjoying the convenience which used to be in our d
4、reams.随着现代科学技术的快速发展，我们享受着曾经是我们梦想中的便利。4However，just like a doubleedged sword，science can cause problems too.然而，就像一把双刃剑，科学也会带来问题。5The modern technology brings about both positive and negative effects to us.We must eliminate the negative effects to the least.现代技术给我们带来了积极和消极的影响。我们必须把消极影响降到最低。6Everybody
5、knows that various technology products havebrought us a modern life which makes us much more comfortable,convenient and relaxed.众所周知，各种科技产品给我们带来了现代生活，使我们更加舒适、方便和放松。7But gradually,more and more people begin to realize that such kind of easygoing life,perhaps，is doing great harm to our environment and
6、 our health as well.但渐渐地，越来越多的人开始意识到，这种安逸的生活，也许也对我们的环境和健康造成了极大的危害。8While the changes brought by science and technology bring us convenience,we should also face up to the negative effects brought by technological changes.科技带来的变化在带给我们便利的同时，我们也要正视科技变化带来的负面影响。9Therefore，how to deal with the progress of
7、science and technology properly is worth our careful consideration.因此，如何正确对待科技进步是值得我们深思的。【典题示例】随着科技与人类生活结合得越来越紧密，随处可见的人工智能让生活变得越来越便利的同时也带来了许多的问题。请按以下内容提示用英语写一篇作文，内容包括：1描述人工智能的发展状况；2陈述人工智能的利弊；3表明个人观点。注意：1词数80左右；2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。【思路点拨】.布局谋篇.遣词造句(一)词汇翻译1先进的科技_2受到广泛关注 _3全世界 _4有很大影响 _5日常生活 _6对采取谨慎的态度 _7在
8、的监管下 _advanced technologygain wide attentionall over the worldmake a big differencedaily routinetake cautious attitude towardsunder the supervision of(二)巧用单元句式、语法1完成句子(1)人工智能将给未来的世界带来很大的影响。_tomorrows world.(2)随着人工智能的广泛应用，人们从日常生活中解脱出来。With the widespread application of AI,people are _(3)有些人担心人工智能将接管人
9、类所做的所有工作。AI will make a big difference tofreed from daily routineSome people are concerned that _ (4)他们还担心人工智能的过度使用会使我们变得更懒，不如以前聪明。They are also concerned that _ _ (5)在我看来，我们最好对此采取谨慎的态度。In my opinion,_.AI will take over all the work done by humans the overuse of AI will make us lazier and less intel
10、ligent wed better take a cautious attitude towards it 2句式升级用not only.but(also).合并上题中的句子(3)和句子(4)。_ _ _ Some people are concerned that not only will AI take over all the work done by humans,but the overuse of AI will also make us lazier and less intelligent.【连句成篇】One possible version:_ _ With the dev
11、elopment of advanced technology,artificial intelligence has gained wide attention all over the world.Undoubtedly,AI will make a big difference to tomorrows world.On the one hand,with the widespread application of AI,people are freed from daily routine.On the other hand,some people are concerned that
12、 not only will AI take over all the work done by humans,but also the overuse of AI will make us lazier_ _and less intelligent.In my opinion,wed better take a cautious attitude towards it.For one thing,the use of AI should be placed under the supervision of the government.For another,researchers are expected to further develop AI so that it can serve us better.
