1、Unit 2 Looking into the FutureUsing Language&Assessing Your Progress1、prediction 预测，预言搭配：make a prediction 作出预测2、oppose 反对，抵制，阻挠搭配：oppose sth/doing sth 反对某事/做某事oppose sb doing sth 反对某人做某事3、absence n.不存在，缺乏，缺席，没有搭配：absence from缺席in ones absence 在某人不在时in the absence of 在缺乏的情况下重点词汇重点词汇4、emphasis n.强调，重
2、视，重要性；重点搭配：put emphasis on 把重点放在5、keep/stay in touch(with)(与)保持联系；了解（某课题或领域的情况）6、resist vi.&vt.抵制，反抗，抵挡，忍住，抵抗 vt.使不受的伤害搭配：一、It could even be argued that the Amishs quality of life is better since they live in and appreciate the natural environment rather than living in large,polluted cities.rather t
3、han 的用法：1、rather than 与would 连用，表示主观愿望，“would rather than”意为“宁愿而不愿”。使用时要注意“平行结构”，即在than的前后要用两个同类的词或词组，如两个名词、两个不定式、两个介词短语等。2、rather than 不与would 连用时，表示客观事实，意为“是而不是；与其不如”，连接两个并列成分。重点句式重点句式二、On the other hand,new technology has provided people everywhere with many benefits over the year.on the one hand
4、,on the other hand的用法on the other hand 可以单独使用，也可以构成并列结构on the one handon the other hand,意为“一方面，另一方面”，该结构用来引出不同或对立的观点。1.In which paragraphs does the author:describe the issue?give an opinion?discuss the advantages?discuss the disadvantages?2.Underline the signpost words or phrases in the text.How do
5、they help tell us the purpose of the paragraphs?3.Why did the author decide to write about this topic?Answers:1.Paragraph 1;Paragraph 4;Paragraph 3;Paragraph 22.Example:Paragraph 1:the shocking headline showing the topic3.When new technology changes the way we live,there is always someone opposing i
6、t.The author always looks on the positive side of the change.So he decided to write this topic to analysis this and appeal people to accept the new technology.Advance in technologyAdvantage Disadvantagedriverless carsfree driverssafety problemscloningcure serious illnessesmoral problemsAIquicker/sma
7、rterpeople lose work写作小写作小贴贴士士如何写对比观点题型书面表达一、篇章结构对比观点题型：要求论述两个对立的观点并给出自己的看法。此类文章可按以下步骤展开。提出问题正方观点（有一些人认为）反方观点（另一些人认为）我的看法二、常用表达1、段首常用的句型Nowadays,it is a common phenomenon that如今，已成为一个普遍的现象。In recent yearshas 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
8、一，第二，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。3、陈述弊端时常用的句型：But every coin has two sides.Obviously,it has some disadvantage.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 coin hastwo sides.It still ha
9、s 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,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 of these disadvantages,I think.does more good than harm to
10、 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。三、写作模板Nowadays the Internet has become an important part of our daily life.Some students even
11、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)作文评价标准：Does the essay say what the writer thinks about the topic?Does the body discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the topic?Are signposts used to help the reader understand the purpose of each paragraph?Does the conclusion state the writers position?Thank you!
