高级英语大三unit 1 Technology in Reverse.pptVIP

Teaching Objectives 1)?To learn about some basic features of expository organizational pattern; 2)?To grasp the new words and expressions; 3)?Be familiar with the use of sarcastic words, expressions and sentences. About the Author Robert Jacob Samuelson (born December 23, 1945) is a contributing editor of Newsweek and The Washington Post where he has written about business and economic issues since 1977. His columns appear in both publications. His articles also appear in the Los Angeles Times, The Boston Globe, and other influential newspapers. Warm-up Questions 1.What kind of technology has impressed you most so far? 2. How has modern technology influenced our lives? Text Explanations The passage begins with the authors definition of the term retarded technology, that is exemplified by some technology-inspired waste and expensiveness. Then he explores some pro-technology reasons that are not need-based. What he is concerned with is the prevailing misuse of technology that is ordained by our ego and money. Text Structure The whole passage may follow into three parts: the first paragraph functions as the first part, introducing what is retarded technology by employing contrast to advanced technology; the second part may include paragraphs 2-9, in which the author first exemplifies the waste and expensiveness of retarded technology, then he offers us the reasons for the survival of stupid technology: our ego and money; the last two paragraphs act as the third part, in which the author advises us to be rational towards costly retarded technology by using another contrast. Detailed Study of Text Para. 1 Questions: 1. Retarded technology vs. advanced technology 2. Does the author approve or disapprove of all technology? Why? Para.1 retard: (v.) slow the growth or development of, cause to move more slowly or operate at a slower rate 妨碍，延迟，减缓 Cold weather retards the growth of the crops.寒冷的天气妨碍了庄稼生长。 A rise in interest rates would severely retard economic