1. Answer QuestionsFurther DiscussionText-B AnalysisPresentationWriting TechniquesAssignmentMini-Drama Unit 2

2. Answer QuestionsFurther DiscussionText-B AnalysisPresentationWriting TechniquesAssignmentMini-Drama Further Discussion Presentation Lead-in Text –B Analysis Unit 2 Answer Questions Writing Techniques Assignments Mini-Drama

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5. Answer QuestionsFurther DiscussionText-B AnalysisPresentationWriting TechniquesAssignmentMini-Drama 1.Do you think that droids are coming for our jobs? 2.Do you agree that the digital technologies that we're developing now are going to take us into a utopian future, not a dystopian future? And why? 3.Do you agree that technology is still a tool for the rich world, but not improving the lives of people at the bottom of the pyramid? 4.Sherry Turkle says that our little communication devices in our pockets are so psychologically powerful that they not only change what we do but also change who we are. What’s your opinion on her statement?

6. Answer QuestionsFurther DiscussionText-B AnalysisPresentationWriting TechniquesAssignmentMini-Drama Read the passage carefully and find out the transitional words, sentences and paragraphs.

7. Answer QuestionsFurther DiscussionText-B AnalysisPresentationWriting TechniquesAssignmentMini-Drama Transitions are words or phrases that specify a relationship between sentences and between paragraphs. They help direct the reader from one idea to another. Skilled writers use transitions with care, making sure to use the correct one and also making sure not to overuse them.

8. Answer QuestionsFurther DiscussionText-B AnalysisPresentationWriting TechniquesAssignmentMini-Drama Directions: In this section, you are supposed to work in groups to prepare a mini drama for about 10 minutes. Each group are expected to choose one ending out of the two offered below. Complete the story first and then dramatize it.

9. Answer QuestionsFurther DiscussionText-B AnalysisPresentationWriting TechniquesAssignmentMini-Drama An alien’s visit to the earthDrama name: Kwashi is an alien from an undeveloped planet and comes to the earth by chance. He makes friends with some college students. Surprised by the technological products he comes across, he asks his friends to explain them, such as cell phones, cameras, computers, etc. Situation: Kwashi, two to three college studentsCharacters: a. Fascinated by the modern technology, Kwashi decides to stay on this planet to be an Earthman. b. Missing the simple life on his own mother planet, Kwashi eventually decides to go back home. Possible endings:

10. Answer QuestionsFurther DiscussionText-B AnalysisPresentationWriting TechniquesAssignmentMini-Drama After Reading_1.1 Useful Expressions 1. 国内生产总值 gross domestic product 2. 预期寿命 life expectancy 3. 富裕 well off 4. 平均 on average 5. 永恒的课题 an eternal subject 6. 工业革命 Industrial Revolution 7. 突破性研究成果 groundbreaking work 8. 人类命运 human lot 9. 就 …… 而言 when it comes to 10. 普遍现象 a universal phenomenon 11. 彩票中奖者 lottery winners 12. 幸福感 sense of well-being

11. Answer QuestionsFurther DiscussionText-B AnalysisPresentationWriting TechniquesAssignmentMini-Drama After Reading_1.2 13. 起作用的原则 principles at work 14. 牢记在心 keep in mind 15. 没有影响 make no difference 16. 好歹 for good or ill 17. 身份资料失窃 identity theft 18. 想到 come to mind 19. 脆弱的隐私 fragile privacy 20. 联网的数据库 linked databases 21. 被 …… 缠住 be stuck with 22. 医疗技术 medical technology 23. 在更深层次上 on a deeper level 24. 渴望 be hungry for Useful Expressions

12. Answer QuestionsFurther DiscussionText-B AnalysisPresentationWriting TechniquesAssignmentMini-Drama 1.Preview Unit 4 online;Preview Unit 4 online; 2.Write a passage on the topic “Can Technology Bring Happiness” or “My View on Social Networking / Mobile Phone …”.Write a passage on the topic “Can Technology Bring Happiness” or “My View on Social Networking / Mobile Phone …”.

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