科技前沿

广东 周 慧

激活·素养解读

一级目标语言能力__文化意识__思维品质学习能力二级目标1. 学会介绍与人工智能相关的信息；2. 运用非谓语和it作形式主语的句型，对“科技对生活的影响”这个话题进行讨论。________________________________________________________________培养学生的科技意识。______________________________________________培养学生的批判性思维和独立思考的能力。____________________________能够从阅读文本中提取写作的素材，如优美句型、丰富词块、内容要点，并形______________成有效的写作支架。

实践·读写整合

What does AI bring us?

人工智能会带给我们什么？

1Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly evolving (逐步发展) field that is reshaping industries and revolutionizing the way we live and work. With its ability to process and analyze massive amounts of data, AI has the potential to transform various aspects of our society.

2One area where AI is making significant advancements is healthcare. AI algorithms(算法) can analyze medical records, identify patterns, and predict diseases with a high degree of accuracy. This can greatly aid in early detection and treatment, leading to improved patient outcomes. Additionally, AI-powered robots and devices can assist in surgical procedures (外科手术), enhancing precision and reducing the risk of errors.

3In the realm (领域) of transportation, AI is driving the development of autonomous vehicles. Self-driving cars equipped with AI technology can navigate roads, assess traffic conditions, and make real-time decisions to ensure optimal (最佳的) safety and efficiency.This has the potential to not only revolutionize transportation but also reduce traffic jams and improve fuel efficiency.

4AI is also transforming the way we interact with technology. Natural Language Processing (NLP) allows machines to understand and respond to human language, enabling the development of virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa.These AI-powered assistants can perform tasks, answer questions, and provide personalized recommendations, making our lives more convenient and efficient.

5However, with the immense power and potential of AI come certain challenges and ethical concerns. Privacy and data security issues need to be addressed to ensure the responsible and secure use of AI technology. Additionally, there are concerns about job displacement as certain tasks become automated through AI.It is crucial that society adapts to these changes, providing support and retraining opportunities for affected workers.

6In conclusion, AI is a transformative (变革性的) force that is reshaping industries and advancing society. From healthcare and transportation to personalized assistants, AI has the potential to improve efficiency, accuracy, and convenience in various fields. As these advancements continue, it is essential that we approach AI development responsibly,addressing ethical concerns and ensuring a fair and inclusive transition into an AI-powered future.

Activity A Reading for understanding

语篇解码

（一）主题归纳

What is the text mainly about?

（二）结构分析与信息梳理

Fill in the blanks according to the text with only one word for each blank.

__________________________________________________________________________________________What_does_AI_bring_us?Introduction One area where AI is making significant 2. ________ is healthcare.With its ability to process and analyze massive amounts of data, AI has the____________________1. ________ to transform various asp_______________________________ects_of_our_society.AI-powered robots and devices can assist in surgical procedures,3. ________ precision and reducing the risk of errors.What benefits does AI bring us?Self-driving cars 4. ________ with AI technology can navigate roads, assess traffic conditions and so on.AI is also 5. ________ the way we interact with technology.These AI-powered assistants can perform tasks...and provide 6.________________________________________________________________________________________________recommendations.Privacy and data security issues need to be 7. ________ to ensure the respon-What concerns does AI bring us?sible and secure use of AI technology.____________________It is 8. ________ that society adapts to these changes.Conclusion AI is a 9. ________ force that is reshaping industries and advancing society.It is 10. ________ that we approach AI development responsibly.

Activity B Reading for writing

一、词块积累

massive amounts of data 海量数据

have the potential to do 有潜力做……

make significant advancements 取得重要的进步

a high degree of accuracy 高精确度

reduce the risk of 降低……的风险

be equipped with 配备有……

personalized recommendation 个性化的推荐

ethical concern 道德关注

job displacement 工作取代

adapt to 适应

a fair and inclusive transition 一个合理且包容性强的过渡

二、典句赏析

（一）非谓语

These AI-powered assistants can perform tasks, answer questions, and provide personalized recommendations, making our lives more convenient and efficient. 这些人工智能助手可以执行任务，回答问题，并提供个性化的推荐，使得我们的生活更加方便、高效。

【点石成金】此句使用的非谓语making...efficient在句中作结果状语。使用非谓语能扩大句子容量，使得语言更加简洁、连贯。

【例句仿写】随着科技的发展，越来越多的机器人将会取代人类的工作，这会导致很多人失业。

（二）it作形式主语

It is crucial that society adapts to these changes, providing support and retraining opportunities for affected workers. 关键是社会要适应这些改变，提供支持和重新训练的机会给受到影响的工人。

【点石成金】此句使用了it is+adj.+that...的句式，it作形式主语，真正的主语是that引导的从句。it作形式主语是一个重要的句型，可以避免句子头重脚轻，符合英语语言习惯。

【例句仿写】总而言之，我们没有必要过度担忧机器人在某些领域的应用，因为只有我们人类才具备创造性。

三、写作迁移

假定你是李华，你班最近进行了一次以“科技发展对生活的影响”为话题的讨论，请你给校英文报写一篇文章，客观地介绍班会上同学们讨论的情况并发表你自己的观点。内容要点：

1. 介绍讨论的话题；

2. 介绍同学们的观点；

3. 发表自己的观点。

注意：

1. 词数80左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3. 至少需要使用一个本文中解析过的句式；

4. 注意段落内的逻辑关系。

Dear Editor,

写作导引

➢激活思维

本次写作任务是写一篇观点介绍类作文，要求我们客观阐述班级同学对“科技发展对生活的影响”这一话题的观点，并且提出自己的观点。题目要求我们使用非谓语或it作形式主语的句型。同主题的阅读材料为我们提供了丰富的内容素材和语言素材，我们可以有针对性地和选择性地从阅读材料中提取相关素材。

➢素材积累

本次写作任务是基于同一主题的语篇阅读的写作，我们可以通过学习、模仿并运用阅读中的语言表达，如词块和句型，积累写作的语言素材。

（一）背景介绍

1. We have had a class meeting today on whether we should give money to beggars and we have different opinions. 我们今天开了一次班会，讨论我们是否应该给乞讨者钱，大家有不同的意见。

2. We had an argument over whether it is necessary to carry out outer space explorations at a class meeting the other day. 前些天，我们在班会上就是否应该进行太空探索进行了讨论。

3. Nowadays, there is a widespread concern over the issue that AI will replace workers in many fields. 目前，“人工智能将取代很多领域的工人”这一问题受到了广泛关注。

（二）观点阐述

1. Opinions vary from person to person. 观点因人而异。

2. Generally speaking, it is widely believed that there are several positive aspects as follows. 一般来说，人们普遍认为有如下几个积极的方面。

3. Just as a popular saying goes, “Every coin has two sides.” 俗话说：“每个硬币都有两面。”

4. Some of us believe that it is important for humans to research the outer space because people can get a better understanding of the outer space through their exploration.一些人认为人类探索太空很重要，因为人们可以通过探索更好地了解太空。

5. However, others who are strongly against it argue that it takes so much money to do this kind of exploration, which is not worth the value. 然而，一些强烈反对的人争论道，花太多钱做这种探索是不值得的。

（三）提出自己的观点

1. When it comes to me, I suggest that we must try to find new ways to deal with the problem. 说到我的观点，我建议我们必须设法找到新的方法来处理这个问题。

2. As far as I am concerned, such explorations into the outer space are worth trying because pioneering efforts can bring us new chances. 在我看来，这种太空探索是值得尝试的，因为开拓性的尝试可以带来新的机遇。

➢写作支架

根据任务中的要求，我们可将语篇结构定为“背景介绍+观点介绍+提出个人观点”。文章的框架如下：

Dear Editor,

Last Friday, our class had a heated discussion about whether... Opinions vary from person to person. (背景介绍）

Some students believe that... From their point of view, there are two factors contributing to this attitude, which are as follows: in the first place, ________(原因一); furthermore, ________(原因二). On the contrary, other students hold different opinions on this matter. They hold the view that ________(反方观点). On the one hand, ________(原因一). On the other hand, ________(原因二).

When it comes to me, I believe that... (提出个人观点)

➢语篇过手

根据以上提供的主题、主题表达和语篇结构，写出一篇观点介绍类作文。第一段介绍话题背景，第二段阐述同学们的观点，第三段提出自己的观点。总词数控制在80左右。

同时，学习运用前文阅读中的词块和句型。写作时要注意文章的内在逻辑关系，以及语言的准确性、流畅性和得体性。