Writing

What are the advantages and disadvantages of each form of IT? In small groups discuss this question and put your idea onto the chart. Then decide when each kind of IT is most useful. Use these reasoning expressions in your discussion. Speaking and writing on Page 22

The advantage/ disadvantage is … I think /don’t think that… Give me your reasons What makes you think so? I think…because of … Let’s decide… As/ Since…, I think … I agree /don’t agree…because… First… Second… I believe that… I’ve decided that… Let’s make a decision

Suggested answers: Type of ITAdvantagesDisadvantages TV Computer Radio Book You can both listen and watch ． You cannot write to friends ． You can find information. It is not always accurate ． You can listen to English ． You cannot watch a film ． You can get information. Sometimes it is out of date ．

Writing on page 23 Write a description of your android. You may draw a picture of it if you wish.

You need to imagine what problems and delights this android might have to deal with. Putting yourself in someone else's shoes is a very important way of understanding how other people feel ．

My robot’s name is Yanyan. It is a 321 model android. It works for me and looks after my library. Its job is to store all the books that I borrow from the library or from school. Of course Yanyan’s brain is as large as mountain so work like that is no trouble at all. Sample writing

Yanyan really eats and remembers books just like people eat food. I need Yanyan to remember all these books, so it can help me do my homework. I want to go to a key university but finding the information I need is hard work. So Yanyan can help me.

This leaves me more free time to play sports and talk to my friends. It is the most important thing for me and my family. My father says my robot may not be cheap but it really helps me with my homework.

The sample writing has three parts: 1. The main heading, which is written larger than the rest of the article. It also gives the gist ( 梗概, 要旨 ) of the article in a few words ． Writing task on Page 60 Analysis of the sample writing:

2. The smaller heading has smaller writing and gives a bit more information about the article so that the reader will want to carry on and read all of it ． 3. The article itself is in the smallest sized writing, but contains all the information about the story ．

The students can use the information they have gained from their interview with Hua Fei to write the article. It should be in the third person.

A new type of PC– the PEP is now on the market and attracts the attention of all PC lovers. The new type has improved disc storage and works much faster than most PCs on the market nowadays. It also has a smaller monitor with a flat screen and New type PC on the market PEP catches attention.

is made with used recycled materials which come to terms with environment protection at present. The PEP is especially popular with young people and the past 10 days have seen a rapid increase in sales.