How technology shapes the world 淺談科技利弊

江麗

科技給社會帶來巨大的進步，但隨之而來的，還有一系列的負(fù)面影響。

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. 無論社交媒體多么方便，它永遠(yuǎn)都取代不了現(xiàn)實生活中的社交互動的需求。

【信息提取】no matter how在該句中引導(dǎo)讓步狀語從句。

【句式仿寫】無論是什么時間，你到了那兒就給我打電話。

主題應(yīng)用·語庫構(gòu)建

Ⅰ. 主題詞匯

technology 科技

robot 機器人

future 未來

imitate 模仿

dispose 布置

disposal 清除;處理

ecology 生態(tài);生態(tài)學(xué)

manufacture （用機器）大量生產(chǎn)

settlement 定居點;解決

tablet/pill 藥片

mask 面具

capsule 膠囊;太空艙

space 太空

persuade 說服

switch 開關(guān)

distant 遙遠(yuǎn)的

secure 安全的

appliance （家用）電器;器具

automatic 自動的

integrated 綜合的

sensor 傳感器

efficient 效率高的

mode 模式;風(fēng)格

preference 偏好

instant 瞬間

command 指令

obey 遵守

warning 警告

constant 不斷的

abnormal 反常的

critical 嚴(yán)重的;關(guān)鍵的;批判性的

cancer 癌癥

potential 可能的

leak 漏

electrical 用電的

wiring 線路

wire 電線

detect 發(fā)現(xiàn);查明

relevant 有關(guān)的

fantasy 幻想

innovation 創(chuàng)新

available 可獲得的;有空的

nevertheless 盡管如此

crime 犯罪活動

combine 結(jié)合

nanobot 納米機器人

clone 克隆

predict 預(yù)測

occupation 職業(yè);占領(lǐng)

oppose 反對

hence 因此

cease 終止;停止

deceased 亡故的

absence 不存在;缺乏;缺席

advocate 提倡

emphasis 強調(diào);重視

career 職業(yè)

prospect 可能性;前景

resist v. 抵制

resistance n. 抵制

signpost 路標(biāo)

accurate 精確的

librarian 圖書管理員

Ⅱ. 主題短語

switch off/on 關(guān)閉/打開

in this sense 從這種意義上來說

keep in touch with 與……保持聯(lián)系

lose sight of 看不見

sweep up 打掃

speed up 加速

slide into 溜進

take over 接替;控制

look into the future 展望未來

the pros and cons 利弊

in ones opinion 在某人看來

be meant to do sth 意在做某事

all the time 始終

keep secure 確保安全

save energy 節(jié)省能源

remote control 遙控器

air conditioner 空調(diào)

artificial intelligence 人工智能

big data 大數(shù)據(jù)

advanced technology 先進技術(shù)

automatic control 自動控制

integrated sensor 集成傳感器

energy?efficient mode 節(jié)能模式

all by oneself 全靠自己;獨自;單獨

no longer 不再

on and off 斷斷續(xù)續(xù)地;不時地

be ready/prepare for 為……做準(zhǔn)備

respond to 響應(yīng);回答

regular health check 定期健康檢查

in addition 另外;此外

keep track of 與……保持聯(lián)系

early on 在初期;早先

prevent...from doing 防止……做……

provide sb with sth 給某人提供某物

fix the problem 解決問題

catch fire 著火

build up 增進;加強

come true 實現(xiàn);成真;成為現(xiàn)實

combine...together 把……結(jié)合在一起

benefit from 得益于

cant help but do sth 忍不住做某事

send out 散發(fā);發(fā)出

leak oil 漏油

set off 出發(fā);引起;動身;使爆炸

hang out 閑逛

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 在遙遠(yuǎn)的未來

rather than 而不是

on opposite sides of 在……的兩邊

allow sb to do sth 允許某人做某事

make accurate predictions about 對……做出準(zhǔn)確的預(yù)測

place/lay more emphasis on 更加強調(diào)……;更加重視……

get a high?paying job 找一份高薪的工作

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

cut down 削減;砍倒

in place of 代替

be made from 由……制成

put your mind at rest 放心

all in all 總而言之

Ⅲ. 主題美句

1. Many people today believe that we are living in a time in which time itself feels as though its speeding up. 今天的許多人都相信，我們生活在一個時間本身似乎在加速的時代。

2. Personally speaking， Im hopeful that we will find solutions to protect and nurture the natural beauty of the Earth. 就我個人而言，我希望我們能找到辦法來保護和培育地球的自然之美。

3. New technology， new equipment， and new products come rapidly into our lives. 新技術(shù)、新設(shè)備和新產(chǎn)品迅速進入了我們的生活。

4. We may witness a human brain being connected to a computer sooner than we think. 我們可能會比我們想象中更早地見證人類的大腦與電腦連接在一起。

5. Although it may sound like fantasy， it seems that this day is closer than we think. 雖然這聽起來像是幻想，但這一天似乎比我們想象的更近了。

6. We may travel to the outer space. 我們可能會去外太空旅行。

7. Many car manufacturers are working on self?driving cars. 許多汽車制造商都在研發(fā)自動駕駛汽車。

8. Having a robot for housework is everybodys dream. 擁有一個機器人來做家務(wù)是每個人的夢想。

9. Regardless of how unrealistic it sounds， hot air balloons may become popular for space travel. 不管這聽起來多么不現(xiàn)實，熱氣球可能會在太空旅行中流行起來。

10. More and more people are shopping online now， and using drones seems to be a cheap and reliable method of delivery. 現(xiàn)在，越來越多的人在網(wǎng)上購物，使用無人機似乎是一種便宜且可靠的送貨方式。

11. Charles Darwin predicted that our body will change with time. 查爾斯·達爾文曾預(yù)言，我們的身體會隨著時間而變化。

12. The future is not written， and it is in our hands. 未來不是寫出來的，它掌握在我們手中。

Ⅳ. 主題寫作

你們班將舉辦以“未來的生活”為主題的英語演講比賽。請你根據(jù)下列要點和你的想象寫一篇演講稿參賽。

1. 工作;

2. 出行;

3. 環(huán)境。

注意：

1. 詞數(shù)80左右;

2. 可以適當(dāng)增加細(xì)節(jié)，以使行文連貫;

3. 開頭和結(jié)束語已為你寫好，不計入總詞數(shù)。

Good afternoon， boys and girls！

Id like to share with you my opinion about future life.

Thats all. Thank you for your listening.