Our Machine-Driven World
درس «Our Machine-Driven World» — Reported instructions · warnings · essay extension — كتاب الوزارة English L1 G12.
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درس «Our Machine-Driven World» — Reported instructions · warnings · essay extension — كتاب الوزارة English L1 G12.
- ✓ينقل التعليمات والتحذيرات والنصح style reported
- ✓يفهم نص Our Machine-Driven World + For or Against writing
- ✓يستخدم tell/ask/instruct/warn/advise + object + to-infinitive
1 What types of machines do you use every day at home, at school, or in the street?
2 How do these machines make your daily life easier or faster?
3 Can you think of a time when a machine stopped working? How did it affect your day?
A Day in the Life of a Hospital Nurse
Nowadays, machines are a big part of our daily routines. From the moment we wake up, they influence what we do. The alarm clock rings, the kettle boils, and the bus or metro takes us to school or work - all powered by machines. It's hard to imagine life without them.
At home, we depend on household appliances like washing machines, microwaves, and vacuum cleaners. These devices save time and make chores easier. A recent study reported that most people use over five machines every single day. Even our free time is shaped by technology - smartphones, laptops, and smart TVs that keep us entertained and connected with friends and family.
In the workplace, machines help us work faster and more accurately. Office workers use computers to write emails, prepare documents, and join online meetings. In factories, robots build cars, pack products, and carry heavy items. One factory manager said, "Our production has doubled since we started using automated systems."
Our health is also monitored by machines. Smartwatches track our heart rate, steps, and sleep quality. Doctors use advanced scanners and machines to detect illnesses early and plan treatments.
However, some people worry that we rely too much on machines. They fear that if technology fails, our lives could come to a standstill. As one teacher explained, "Students struggle to write without spellcheck or grammar tools."
While machines bring comfort, speed, and efficiency, it's important to remember that we should control them — not the other way around. Life with machines is easier, but we must stay in charge of our choices and skills. After all, technology should serve us, not rule us.
- Introduce the topic- give background- state your claim (thesis)
- Your first reason- give examples or evidence
- Your second reason- more examples or facts
- Mention the opposite side- say why you disagree
- Restate your claim- summarize your main points
A Day in the Life of a Hospital Nurse
An argumentative essay is a type of writing where you give your claim on a topic and support it with reasons and evidence. You also mention the opposite claim and explain why you think your claim is stronger. Use these phrases when:
Stating your claim:I believe that...In my opinion...I think it is clear that...
- Supporting your claim:
- Firstly,...
- Another reason is...
- For example,...
A Day in the Life of a Hospital Nurse
Introducing the other side:Some people say that...It is argued that...On the other hand,...
Refuting the other side:However, I disagree because...This may be true, but...I believe this is not strong enough because...
- Concluding:
- In conclusion,...
- To sum up,...
- That's why I believe...
Reported instructions — tell/ask/instruct + object + to-inf · warn + object + not to + verb.
Ladder pattern — Classify each sentence as instruction, warning, or advice.
flowchart TB T["tell/ask + obj"] --> TO["+ to-infinitive"] W["warn"] --> N["+ not to"] ESS["For or Against essay"]
Quiz
0 / 6Reported instruction:
Warn pattern:
He ___ restart the computer.
Ask in reported speech:
Negative instruction:
She ___ them to prepare sterile equipment.