How technology shapes the world 浅谈科技利弊

江丽

科技给社会带来巨大的进步，但随之而来的，还有一系列的负面影响。

Technology has started to take over the world. It may seem like a huge advancement to society， but with large advancements come equally large setbacks. Here are a few advantages and disadvantages of technology in todays world.

We now live in an era of social media. With social media， we have never been as connected as we are now. Everyone around us can be reached instantly with a single click. Besides， we can find an answer to almost anything on the Internet and the information comes almost instantly. Whats more， the use of technology has made all of our lives incredibly efficient. Machines now build products at faster speed. While were living in a fast pace world， fast paced technology is a must. Furthermore， a majority of people have access to technology， which helps them express themselves on many different platforms to spread their thoughts and beliefs. Lastly， technology has given people many ways to entertain themselves. Various websites offer hours upon hours of entertainment for those boring nights.

While some may see social medias positive effects on relationships， others can see it as the exact opposite. Although social media helps us stay connected， it keeps people from seeing each other face?to?face. No matter how convenient social media is， it will never take over the need for social interaction in real life. Meanwhile， there is nothing more frustrating than having technology not work right when it needs to. Moreover， people have become so dependent on technology that they dont try to explore life outside of a smart device. Also， with more and more people posting information on the Internet， it can be very difficult for people to determine whether the information is credible or not. This can lead to false information being taken seriously， and changing perspectives of those who believe it.

To understand technology， one must know what it provides in terms of advantages and disadvantages.

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No matter how convenient social media is， it will never take over the need for social interaction in real life. 无论社交媒体多么方便，它永远都取代不了现实生活中的社交互动的需求。

【信息提取】no matter how在该句中引导让步状语从句。

【句式仿写】无论是什么时间，你到了那儿就给我打电话。

主题应用·语库构建

Ⅰ. 主题词汇

technology 科技

robot 机器人

future 未来

imitate 模仿

dispose 布置

disposal 清除;处理

ecology 生态;生态学

manufacture （用机器）大量生产

settlement 定居点;解决

tablet/pill 药片

mask 面具

capsule 胶囊;太空舱

space 太空

persuade 说服

switch 开关

distant 遥远的

secure 安全的

appliance （家用）电器;器具

automatic 自动的

integrated 综合的

sensor 传感器

efficient 效率高的

mode 模式;风格

preference 偏好

instant 瞬间

command 指令

obey 遵守

warning 警告

constant 不断的

abnormal 反常的

critical 严重的;关键的;批判性的

cancer 癌症

potential 可能的

leak 漏

electrical 用电的

wiring 线路

wire 电线

detect 发现;查明

relevant 有关的

fantasy 幻想

innovation 创新

available 可获得的;有空的

nevertheless 尽管如此

crime 犯罪活动

combine 结合

nanobot 纳米机器人

clone 克隆

predict 预测

occupation 职业;占领

oppose 反对

hence 因此

cease 終止;停止

deceased 亡故的

absence 不存在;缺乏;缺席

advocate 提倡

emphasis 强调;重视

career 职业

prospect 可能性;前景

resist v. 抵制

resistance n. 抵制

signpost 路标

accurate 精确的

librarian 图书管理员

Ⅱ. 主题短语

switch off/on 关闭/打开

in this sense 从这种意义上来说

keep in touch with 与……保持联系

lose sight of 看不见

sweep up 打扫

speed up 加速

slide into 溜进

take over 接替;控制

look into the future 展望未来

the pros and cons 利弊

in ones opinion 在某人看来

be meant to do sth 意在做某事

all the time 始终

keep secure 确保安全

save energy 节省能源

remote control 遥控器

air conditioner 空调

artificial intelligence 人工智能

big data 大数据

advanced technology 先进技术

automatic control 自动控制

integrated sensor 集成传感器

energy?efficient mode 节能模式

all by oneself 全靠自己;独自;单独

no longer 不再

on and off 断断续续地;不时地

be ready/prepare for 为……做准备

respond to 响应;回答

regular health check 定期健康检查

in addition 另外;此外

keep track of 与……保持联系

early on 在初期;早先

prevent...from doing 防止……做……

provide sb with sth 给某人提供某物

fix the problem 解决问题

catch fire 着火

build up 增进;加强

come true 实现;成真;成为现实

combine...together 把……结合在一起

benefit from 得益于

cant help but do sth 忍不住做某事

send out 散发;发出

leak oil 漏油

set off 出发;引起;动身;使爆炸

hang out 闲逛

on the one hand...on the other hand... 一方面……另一方面……

in the absence of 缺乏……

in the distant future 在遥远的未来

rather than 而不是

on opposite sides of 在……的兩边

allow sb to do sth 允许某人做某事

make accurate predictions about 对……做出准确的预测

place/lay more emphasis on 更加强调……;更加重视……

get a high?paying job 找一份高薪的工作

have the luxury of doing sth 有幸/难得能做某事

cut down 削减;砍倒

in place of 代替

be made from 由……制成

put your mind at rest 放心

all in all 总而言之

Ⅲ. 主题美句

1. Many people today believe that we are living in a time in which time itself feels as though its speeding up. 今天的许多人都相信，我们生活在一个时间本身似乎在加速的时代。

2. Personally speaking， Im hopeful that we will find solutions to protect and nurture the natural beauty of the Earth. 就我个人而言，我希望我们能找到办法来保护和培育地球的自然之美。

3. New technology， new equipment， and new products come rapidly into our lives. 新技术、新设备和新产品迅速进入了我们的生活。

4. We may witness a human brain being connected to a computer sooner than we think. 我们可能会比我们想象中更早地见证人类的大脑与电脑连接在一起。

5. Although it may sound like fantasy， it seems that this day is closer than we think. 虽然这听起来像是幻想，但这一天似乎比我们想象的更近了。

6. We may travel to the outer space. 我们可能会去外太空旅行。

7. Many car manufacturers are working on self?driving cars. 许多汽车制造商都在研发自动驾驶汽车。

8. Having a robot for housework is everybodys dream. 拥有一个机器人来做家务是每个人的梦想。

9. Regardless of how unrealistic it sounds， hot air balloons may become popular for space travel. 不管这听起来多么不现实，热气球可能会在太空旅行中流行起来。

10. More and more people are shopping online now， and using drones seems to be a cheap and reliable method of delivery. 现在，越来越多的人在网上购物，使用无人机似乎是一种便宜且可靠的送货方式。

11. Charles Darwin predicted that our body will change with time. 查尔斯·达尔文曾预言，我们的身体会随着时间而变化。

12. The future is not written， and it is in our hands. 未来不是写出来的，它掌握在我们手中。

Ⅳ. 主题写作

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