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Unit 4
Everyday
economics
Developing ideas
BY MICHELLE
Reading
01
What’s mine is yours.
Lead in
Do you know anything about sharing economy
Read Leo’s travel notes and answer the questions.
What are the differences between Leo’s two trips
Which one do you think was more fun Give your reasons.
What are the differences between Leo’s two trips
expensive, lost, lonely, pity, uncertain
convenience brought by the sharing economy
Which one do you think was more fun Give your reasons.
I think the second one is more fun. During his second trip, Leo had a more wonderful experience by sharing so many things. He tasted delicious Chinese food, enjoyed a beautiful view but spent less money. That was brilliant!
Pre-reading
Look at the title of the passage and talk about your understanding of it.
Have sth in common
Tell sb sth
Use/experience sth with sb
what
how
why
In everyday life, people share common items, joy or sorrows. With the rapid development of economy, goods, service and technologies etc. can be shared at competitive prices at the click of a button, which brings people more benefits.
what
why
how
While-reading
Read for structure
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Para.3
Para.4
Para.1-2
Para.5
_____________ of sharing economy.
Introduction
The ____________ of sharing economy.
benefits
The __________ of sharing economy.
problems
The _____________ and ____________ on sharing economy.
conclusion
prediction
Match the paragraphs to their functions and give your reasons.
a To highlight the key benefits of the sharing economy.
b To explain and elaborate on the sharing economy.
c To lead the topic from sharing in childhood to sharing in economic activities.
d To illustrate various drawbacks of the sharing economy.
e To predict the future of the sharing economy.
1 We’ve been told since we were toddlers that “It’s good to share”. Parents and teachers keep reminding us to share toys, snacks, books, happy memories, and sometimes even sorrow with others. When we grow up, we share photos, life stories and opinions with people around us and with those we don't know via social media. Taking it as an object of study, psychologists have published various papers stating that the behavior of sharing is beneficial to setting up positive emotional bonding.
event
topic
2 Today, the action of sharing takes on extra meaning. It’s not just about sharing sweets or frustration; it has expanded to almost every aspect of our lives—the whole world seems to be into sharing. We are using technology to reduce the money that we spend on goods and services, or to make money out of those that we don’t use ourselves all of the time. These vary from car shares to home shares, and even to pet shares. The sharing economy is taking off in all sorts of areas. It is creating new ways of thinking and is providing services to people when and where they want them.
What is it + How is it done
3 This wealth of ways of sharing is a response to our increasing demand for quality goods and services at competitive prices, all delivered at the click of a button. Whether it’s an online shop where we can hire designer clothes at rock-bottom prices, or a platform from which we can rent out our flats for a couple of days, it’s out there. Whether we’re a lender or a borrower, it's a win win situation; everyone makes or saves money. We also make connections and sometimes even make new friends. What’s more, sharing encourages us to reuse items, thereby cutting down on waste. And set-ups such as bike and car sharing do a further favor for the environment by reducing the number of polluting vehicles on the road.
4 But the sharing economy is not without its problems. As is often the case all over the world with new areas of economic activity, the sharing economy is developing faster than existing regulations or ongoing supervision. Some companies are taking unfair advantage of this situation to expand their share of the market, often at the expense of more traditional and established companies. In addition, the sharing economy is subject to abuse of trust. Some people have experienced damage to their properties whilst renting out their homes, and others have found themselves victims of theft or attack while sharing rides. Finally, personal data, the heart of the sharing economy, is not yet secure. Sharing platforms collect personal information about almost every part of our lives, including our names, locations, bank information, and individual preferences for goods and services. Yet, the technology to prevent such information from leaking or being stolen still needs improvement, and the awareness of potential risks is low among both service providers and users.
Topic sentence + transition
5 Nonetheless, what is in no doubt is that the sharing economy is increasingly relevant to our daily lives as well as to the global economy. It is expanding at such a rate that we can only imagine what it will comprise in the future. What will we be sharing next Who will be sharing and how And the most interesting question of all—what type of society will all this sharing take us to？
What’s the writing style of the passage
A. Narration B. Argumentation
C. Exposition D. Practical Writing
Review the structure of argumentation.
Supporting idea 1
Supporting idea 2
Evidence
Evidence
Learning to learn
A two-sided argumentative essay investigates a topic by presenting collated information and evaluating evidence from both sides. It should close by wrapping up the argument. It could conclude in favour of the arguments, or simply stay neutral with no particular preference.
Argument
Think about the structure of the passage and complete the diagram.
It meets people’s increasing demand for 1__________________.
It allows people to make or save money.
It helps people 2 _______ and even 3_______________.
It favours the environment by
4 ___________ and 5 ___________.
The sharing economy is developing faster than 6 __________________.
The sharing economy is subject to 7___________________________.
Personal information about 8_________________ is 9_________ in the sharing economy.
The sharing economy
Benefits
Problems
It meets people’s increasing demand for 1________________
___________________________________________.
It allows people to make or save money.
It helps people 2 _________________ and even
3____________________.
It favours the environment by 4 ________________________
______________and 5_________________.
quality goods and services at competitive prices
make connections
make new friends
reducing pollution
Benefits
encouraging people to reuse items
The sharing economy is developing faster than
6 _________________________________________.
The sharing economy is subject to 7__________________.
Personal information about 8________________________ is 9________________ in the sharing economy.
Problems
existing regulations or ongoing supervision
abuse of trust
almost every part of our lives
not yet secure
What is the author’s attitude towards the sharing economy
What do you think are other benefits and problems of the sharing economy How could we address the potential problems
What are your experiences of the sharing economy Share these experiences with the class.
How do the two reading passages in this unit help deepen your understanding of new economic trends
What is the author’s attitude towards the sharing economy
What do you think are other benefits and problems of the sharing economy How could we address the potential problems
The author acknowledges the benefits of the sharing economy, but he also takes concern about the problems of it. The author is also curious about the future of the sharing economy.
One possible answer:
I think by sharing, we can make better use of the resources. But there are still problems, such as the difficulty with management. The government should put in place strict laws to monitor and punish those who violate the rules of sharing economy.
What are your experiences of the sharing economy Share these experiences with the class.
How do the two reading passages in this unit help deepen your understanding of new economic trends
Once I made a trip to Yangshuo, in Guilin. I didn’t live in a hotel as usual but shared a house with a local family. The family were friendly and I got warm hospitality. The experience was quite different and I enjoyed it.
One possible answer:
From the first reading passage, I realize that it is more than a good idea to start one’s own business. After learning the second reading passage, I know for sure that sharing is the new economic trend.
Post-reading
Talk about the future of the sharing economy.
Think about what will happen in the next 20 years as the world’s economy becomes ever more global and digital. Consider the following:
What will people be sharing next
How will they be sharing these things
What benefits will people get from sharing these things
What are the potential problems
Share your ideas with your group.
Present your group’s ideas to the class.
Summary
What’s mine is yours
Para. 1: Introduce the _________.
Para. 2: Explain and elaborate on the sharing economy.
Para. 3:
the _________of the sharing economy
Para.4:
the ___________of the sharing economy
Para. 5: the _______ of the sharing economy.
future
problems
benefits
topic
Parents and teachers keep reminding us to share toys,snacks,books,happy memories,and sometimes even sorrows with others. 家長(zhǎng)和老師不斷提醒我們要和別人分享玩具、零食、書(shū)籍、快樂(lè)的回憶,有時(shí)甚至是悲傷。
◆ sorrow n.懊喪,懊惱,沮喪;傷心事　vt.感到悲傷
【詞匯拓展】
feel sorrow at/over/for sth　　 對(duì)……感到悲傷
in deep/great sorrow 非常悲傷
He had a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortune of others.
The whole nation was in deep sorrow at the death of this great man.
單句語(yǔ)法填空
(1)He expressed his sorrow 　　　　　the news of her death.
(2)At the news of the king’s passing away,the whole country was　　　deep sorrow.
for/at/over
in
As is often the case all over the world with new areas of economic activity,the sharing economy is developing faster than existing regulations or ongoing supervision. 與世界各地經(jīng)濟(jì)活動(dòng)新領(lǐng)域的情況一樣,共享經(jīng)濟(jì)的發(fā)展速度快于現(xiàn)有的規(guī)則或持續(xù)性監(jiān)管的發(fā)展速度。
【句式剖析】本句是一個(gè)復(fù)合句。主句是the sharing economy is developing faster than,其中than引導(dǎo)的是比較狀語(yǔ)從句;As is often the case意為“這是常有的事,情況常常如此”,是定語(yǔ)從句。
As is often the case,we have overfulfilled the production plan.
As is often the case with him,he was late for class.
【句式拓展】
(1)as引導(dǎo)的定語(yǔ)從句表示說(shuō)話人的看法、態(tài)度、解釋或評(píng)論。as仍具有“正如,像,由……可知”等意思,翻譯時(shí)有時(shí)可不必譯出。as引導(dǎo)的定語(yǔ)從句中常含有動(dòng)詞see,know,hear,watch,remember,say,tell,show,expect,guess等,這類(lèi)動(dòng)詞與as連用幾乎成了一種固定搭配。常見(jiàn)的還有:
as we all know 眾所周知 as I can remember 正如我所記得的
as we expect 正如我們預(yù)料的那樣 as was expected 正如預(yù)料的那樣
as can be seen 看得出來(lái) as may be imagined 正如可以想象的那樣
(2)as引導(dǎo)非限制性定語(yǔ)從句的最大特點(diǎn)是位置靈活,此類(lèi)從句可以置于句首、句中或句尾。
There is a net bar around here,as I can remember.
完成句子
(1)你可以想象到,我們?cè)谀谴尉蹠?huì)上都玩得很開(kāi)心。
　　　　　　　　　　　　　,we all enjoyed the party.
(2)一座完美的建筑是集體智慧和技巧的結(jié)晶,這是常見(jiàn)的情況。
　　　　　　　　　　　　　,a smart building is the crystallization of collective wisdom and skills.
(3)眾所周知,中國(guó)發(fā)生了巨大的變化。
Great changes have taken place in China,　　　　　　　　　　　.
As you can imagine
As is often the case
as is known to all
Some companies are taking unfair advantage of this situation to expand their share of the market,often at the expense of more traditional and established companies. 一些公司正利用這種情況不公平地?cái)U(kuò)大其市場(chǎng)份額,往往以犧牲更傳統(tǒng)和老牌公司為代價(jià)。
◆ expense n.費(fèi)用;花費(fèi)
【詞匯拓展】
at great expense 以巨大的代價(jià) at the expense of 以……為代價(jià)
at sb’s expense 歸……付費(fèi) expensive adj. 昂貴的
We’ve just had a new garage built at great expense.
He achieved fame and wealth at the expense of his health.
單句語(yǔ)法填空
(1)I arranged for you to be flown here 　　　　　great personal expense.
(2)They are worth having but not 　　　　　the expense of better services.
(3)They actually moved down from upstairs because the rent was
　　　　　(expense).
at
at
expensive
Some people have experienced damage to their properties whilst renting out their homes,and others have found themselves victims of theft or attack while sharing rides. 有些人在出租房屋時(shí),財(cái)產(chǎn)遭到破壞,另一些人則發(fā)現(xiàn)在拼車(chē)時(shí)自己遭遇盜竊或襲擊。
◆ rent out 出租(房間;房屋;土地等)
【詞匯拓展】
rent n. 租金 vt. 租用;租出 for rent 用于出租
rent sth from sb 從某人處租某物 rent (out) sth to sb 把某物出租給某人
Most students rent rooms in their second year.
They rent(out) their boat to tourists during the summer.
單句語(yǔ)法填空
(1)There are many houses on sale but few 　　　　　rent.
(2)In order to make a living,the old lady rents two rooms_________students.
(3)One can rent a car 　　　　　the company,conveniently through the Internet.
for　
to
from
Nonetheless,what is in no doubt is that the sharing economy is increasingly relevant to our daily lives as well as to the global economy. 然而,毫無(wú)疑問(wèn)的是,共享經(jīng)濟(jì)與我們的日常生活以及全球經(jīng)濟(jì)越來(lái)越相關(guān)。
【句式剖析】本句是一個(gè)復(fù)合句。what引導(dǎo)的是主語(yǔ)從句,that引導(dǎo)的是表語(yǔ)從句。as well as“同(一樣也);和;還”,在句中連接同等成分。
Science can be a force for evil as well as for good. 科學(xué)可以促成好事,也可以導(dǎo)致壞事。
【句式拓展】
(1)as well as后接動(dòng)詞時(shí)多用動(dòng)詞-ing形式;當(dāng)“A as well as B”結(jié)構(gòu)作主語(yǔ)時(shí),謂語(yǔ)動(dòng)詞應(yīng)與A在人稱(chēng)和數(shù)上保持一致。
The teacher as well as his students likes playing basketball.
Mary’s parents as well as her sister are listening to a concert.
(2)as well as... 同……一樣好
My sister speaks English as well as I.
(3)as well 也,置于肯定句句末。
My little brother can speak English and French as well.
(4)may/might as well do sth 不妨做某事
Since you have started the job,you might as well finish it.
單句語(yǔ)法填空
(1)Doing some exercise earlier in the day should make you feel physically
　　　　　well as mentally tired.
(2)The basketball coach,as well as his team,　　　　　　　　(interview) shortly after the match for their outstanding performance.
(3)As well as 　　　　　(write) stories,I love reading and listening to music.
as
was interviewed
writing
Writing
02
Writing an essay about non-cash payments
Read the posts from an online plete the table with the corresponding information.
non-cash payments
20/10/18
Non-cash payment is the best way to go. I pay for everything with my smartphone. It only takes a blink of the eye - just scan the barcode and click! And I never have to carry lots of heavy coins or dirty notes, or worry about losing my wallet - for the fourth time! Speaking of “dirty”, do you know that there are more germs on a coin than on a toilet seat !
Frank
23/10/18
I mainly worry about over-consumption. If I have $20 in my purse, I can only spend up to that amount. But with electronic payments, I can spend again and again, just as long as my bank account has money in it! And what if you’re in a place without Internet access or your phone battery dies
Betty
24/10/18
Despite their convenience, electronic payments can have risks as well. It might not be safe as you think, as laptops and phones can be stolen or hacked easily. Criminals might spy on our payment records and clone our personal information for their own use. Perhaps we could talk about using money less often, rather than replacing it for good
Yang
Definition of non-cash payments
Benefits
No cash is involved when people are making their payments. People make their payments with cards, mobile phones and other electronic devices.
convenient and fast
It only takes a blink of the eye.
don’t need to worry about losing wallets
People don’t have to carry lots of heavy coins or dirty notes, or worry about losing their wallets.
Problems
Conclusion
over-consumption
People will spend again and again, just as long as there is money in the bank account.
not safe enough
Laptops and phones can be stolen or hacked easily.
Criminals might spy on our payment records and clone our personal information.
Non-cash payments, or electronic payments, bring us a lot of advantages. However, the disadvantages can’t be ignored. Maybe we could try to use money less often, rather than replacing it with non-cash payments for ever. Meanwhile, we need to think of ways to make non-cash payments better, friendlier and more scientific.
The Structure of the Essay about Non-cash Payments
structure
Definition of non-cash payments
Benefits of non-cash payments
Problems of non-cash payments
Conclusion
Write an essay about non-cash payments using the information in the above activity and the words and expressions in this section to help you. Do further research if necessary.
Some useful expressions:
Some... Others... (hold different opinions )
in favour of
from my point of view/In my opinion
Every coin has two sides.
The topic of ... is becoming more and more popular recently. People hold different opinions about it.
Some people say they are in favour of ...They hold the view that...
What’s more,...
Others think that... Firstly,... Secondly,...
Nowadays, non-cash payments are becoming more and more popular across the world, especially in China. It refers to the method of making payments with cards, mobile phones and other electronic devices. New ways of supporting non-cash payments are quickly turning up one after another.
Obviously, there are many benefits of non-cash payments. First, they are so convenient and fast that people could make almost all the payments with a single click on their smartphones. In some shopping centres, they can pay by simply standing in front of a camera and let it recognise their face. Second, non-cash payments are safe and hygienic.
They free people from carrying heavy coins and dirty notes, or even a wallet. Therefore, the risk of losing money or the wallet is not a threat any more. What is more, non-cash payments eliminate the risk of counterfeit money.
However, as the old saying goes, every coin has two sides, and so does the non-cash payments, even though they don’t require a coin. The problems that accompany non-cash payments should not be ignored. When thinking it further, non-cash payments might not be quite safe as people have assumed, as it is not that hard for hackers to access people’s bank account and steal the money. It is also easier for your personal information to be stolen, which may bring great trouble. Meanwhile, to some degree, non-cash payments encourage over-consumption.
They also depend too much on the Internet access or battery capacity — just imagine being at a place with no wi-fi and a flat battery, how can people make payments via their computers or smartphones then Last but not least, non-cash payments aren’t quite friendly with people not knowing how, especially the elderly. It is such a pity to make them feel excluded and left out.
Nonetheless, non-cash payments are increasingly part of our fast-growing modern society. The current trend is for more non-cash payments, and this trend will probably continue in the future. But embracing a new trend doesn’t mean to exclude the “old-fashioned” ways. Perhaps it is more convenient for everyone young and old, men and women - to have various options, in both cash and non-cash forms, when it comes to making payments, for the better good.
Presenting
ideas
03
Read the headlines and answer the questions.
What is each headline about
What do the news items have in common concerning economic development
What is the current situation regarding economic development in your home town
What is each headline about
A city is booming as its high-tech sector develops fast, which wins the city a nickname-a new “Silicon Valley”.
The local economy has been given new life by traditional crafts.
Eco-tourism is now the largest and most valuable sector of the local economy.
Sellers of farm products who are located in remote areas are using e-commerce to grow their businesses.
What do the news items have in common concerning economic development
What is the current situation regarding economic development in your home town
They are all about improved local economic conditions.
Eco-tourism is popular in my hometown.
Talk about the current economic development in your home town and make notes. Do further research if necessary.
Current situation of economic development:
Problems demanding prompt solutions:
Potential for further development:
Talk about how to promote economic development in your home town. Do further research if necessary. Consider the following:
1 What could be done to help promote economic development
2 Why you propose to take such measures
3 How you plan to implement your suggested measures
4 What your goals are and how you will measure them
Prepare a short presentation about your suggestions for better economic development in your town. Consider the following:
1 the structure of your presentation
2 useful words, expressions and structures
Give your presentation to the class.
Review language points.
Think back about the what a two-sided argumentative essay is.
Polish your writing-an essay about non-cash payments.
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