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沪教版（五四）2024 英语 八年级 第一学期
Unit 6 Life in the future
Objectives 教学目标： 通过本节课的学习，学生
1. 能够掌握基本新的核心词汇，例如：predictions, aid, replace, elevator, monitor 等；通过图片和听力文本，初步了解未来的娱乐和交通的变化；用正确的句子重音来朗读，积累表达可能性和不可能性的英语简单句子。（学习理解）
2. 能够在听力语篇中准确获取细节的信息，通过语气和内容了解说话者的态度，并提出对未来的设想；能够运用目标词汇与句型与同学讨论未来交通的变化。（应用实践）
3. 能够富有逻辑地表达出自己对于未来的展望，特别是新奇的交通工具或方式的奇思妙想，对未来充满憧憬和希望。（迁移创新）
What will life be like in 50 years
Life in 50 years is likely to be significantly different from how we live today, shaped by advancements in technology, changes in societal values, and the evolving global landscape.
Perhaps everyone will speak the same simple language
Perhaps there will be more trees but fewer prople
Perhaps we will be able to live under the ocean
But, who knows
Getting started
Look at the pictures and discuss:
Which predictions do you think may come true
/pr d k nz/ n. 预测、预言
1. People will live to an average age of 120.
2. With the aid of special tools, we will be able to “talk” to animals.
/e d/ n. 帮助、援助
Getting started
Look at the pictures and discuss:
Which predictions do you think may come true
/r ple s/ v. 更换、取代
3. Robots will replace humans to fly aeroplanes.
4. We will discover life on other planets.
5. People will have computer chips in their brains.
/ pl n ts/ n. 行星
/t ps/ n. 芯片、小碎片
A. Future entertainment
/ ent te nm nt/ n. 娱乐、款待
In a science program, Jerry Todd, a technology futurist, talks about future entertainment.
Viewing
/ fju t r st/ n. 未来学家、未来主义者
Viewing
/ k nt kt l nz z/
隐形眼镜片
/ d bl/ v. 加倍、兼具
/tw n/ n. 双胞胎
/stɑ / v. 使主演、担任主角、由…担任主角
Viewing
/d n/ v. 加入、成为... 一员
Viewing
Which do you most want to come true Explain why.
I choose the first one. It’s highly likely that AR contact lenses will replace traditional AR glasses in the future. Because contact lenses offer a more discreet and comfortable way to integrate augmented reality into our daily lives compared to bulky glasses.
Viewing
Which do you most want to come true Explain why.
I prefer the second one. Hats doubling as music players seem like an exciting development. Headwear could incorporate Bluetooth speakers and touch-sensitive controls. This would not only merge fashion with functionality but also provide a unique, portable audio experience, perfect for on-the-go entertainment.
Viewing
Which do you most want to come true Explain why.
I love the digital twin idea the best. Because advancements in AI, motion capture, and virtual reality technologies could enable the creation of highly accurate digital replicas of individuals. These digital twins could simulate a friend’s movements, strategies, and even decision-making processes, offering an engaging and interactive way to compete or collaborate in sports.
Listen and tick
Which possibilities are mentioned in the program
□ Computer technology in the future will be more powerful than ever.
□ AR technology will allow you to attend live concerts anywhere you want.
□ With AR contact lenses, you will be able to play ping-pong with a friend who is physically absent.
□ You can make a film about people who lived in the past coming back to life.
√
Listen and complete the table
Fill in the blanks and tick (√) the interviewer’s attitude towards each possibility in future entertainment.
√
Understanding a speaker’s attitude
√
√
fantanstic
bringing
together
exciting
tell what is real
When 'scientists 'state that something is 'possible,
They are 'almost 'certainly 'right.
When they 'state that something is 'impossible,
They are 'very 'probably 'wrong.
— by Arthur C. Clarke
Pronunciation: Sentence stress
Read aloud.
About the author: Arthur C. Clarke
Pronunciation: Sentence stress
Arthur C. Clarke (1917-2008) was a visionary British science fiction writer, futurist, and inventor.
Best known for his novel “2001: A Space Odyssey,” co-written with director Stanley Kubrick into a groundbreaking film, Clarke’s work explored the intersection of technology and humanity with uncanny prescience.
His writings continue to inspire dreams of space exploration and the potential of human ingenuity.
Listen for more
Listen to an audio clip.
What new sport does the man mention
What does the woman think of it
The man mentioned “fly football”.
The women thought it would be great. And she can not wait to try it.
B. Future travel
Speaking
Lin Dong is talking to Lu Yao after the history class on Egypt.
/ i d pt/ n. 埃及
Lin Dong: Can you imagine visiting the Great Pyramids of Egypt on a school day in the future
Lu Yao : It won’t be possible unless I cut school and fly to Egypt.
Lin Dong: No, you don’t need to. Just put on your VR headset and you are ready to go. With a VR headset, it feels like you’re really there!
Lu Yao: Then I will travel to Egypt any time I want.
Listen and read
How do they want to travel
/ɡre t p r m dz/ n. 大金字塔
/ p s bl/ adj. 可能的、合理的
Lin Dong: Absolutely! And I think the way people travel will change a lot in the future.
Lu Yao: I agree. We’ll probably travel much faster and with more fun.
Lin Dong: If I visit Egypt in the future, I’ll circle around the pyramids in a jetpack like a “rocket man”!
Lu Yao: I hope you don’t have a fear of heights!
Listen and read
/ pr b bli/ adv. 可能地
How do they want to travel
喷气背包
Read and collect
Talking about possibilities and impossibilities
Talking about possibilities
Possibly/Probably, we will have flying cars in the future.
People may be able to live on other planets one day.
It’s likely/possible that schools will have VR lessons.
It might be possible that/ There’s a good chance that we will have talking pets someday.
It can/may/could happen that we will wear clothes that change colour with a touch.
/ m p s b l tiz/ n. 办不到的事、不可能性
Read and collect
Talking about possibilities and impossibilities
Talking about impossibilities
It’s unlikely that people will travel through time with our existing knowledge of physics.
There’s no chance of people living on clouds; it’s just not possible.
It cannot happen that our toys will come to life
There’s no way that we will live forever.
/ m p s b l tiz/ n. 办不到的事、不可能性
Look and say
Talk about means of transport in the future with a partner.
Use the poster to help you.
/tju b/ n. 管道
/ el ve t / n. 电梯、升降舵
/ e li nz/ n. 外星人
Look and say
Talk about means of transport in the future with a partner.
Use the poster to help you.
Underwater Ship
A: Did you know that there are plans for an underwater ship that lets you travel to the deepest oceans
B: Really That sounds fascinating. What’s special about it
A: It’s designed to travel around China in just one day inside a tube. You can see all the underwater beauty without any hassle.
B: Wow, that’s incredible. So you could explore marine life and coral reefs up close
A: Exactly! And with speeds of up to 4,000 km/h, it would save so much time while offering a unique experience.
B: This could revolutionize underwater tourism. Though, is it really possible to achieve such speeds underwater
A: Well, if anyone can do it, the engineers working on this project can. It might seem impossible now, but technology has a way of surprising us!
Look and say
Talk about means of transport in the future with a partner.
Use the poster to help you.
Space Elevator
A: Have you ever dreamed of going on holidays to other planets
B: Who hasn’t But how would you even get there
A: They’re talking about building a space elevator! It would allow us to travel at amazing speeds into space.
B: No way! So we could potentially meet aliens someday
A: That’s the idea! Scientists believe it could make interplanetary travel more accessible. Just imagine exploring Mars or Jupiter.
B: This seems like something out of a sci-fi movie. If it happens, our lives will change forever.
A: I know, right It might sound impossible now, but who knows what the future holds
Word study Word partner Phrasal verbs
Fill in the blanks with the proper forms of the following phrasal verbs.
1. Every morning, he ________________________ his smart scarf that serves as both a communication device and a health monitor (监控器).
2. In the future, smart robots can help ____________________ fires, so firefighters won’t need to risk (冒险) their lives.
put off put out put on put up
put on 戴上、穿上
put out 熄灭、扑灭
Word study Word partner Phrasal verbs
Fill in the blanks with the proper forms of the following phrasal verbs.
3 They decided to ________________ the painting of future cities in the centre of the town hall.
4 The scientists have decided to _____________________ the AI project until they feel certain about its possible impact (影响).
put off put out put on put up
put up 张贴
put off 推迟、延迟
Share your ideas
In the future, travel could be super cool! Maybe we’ll have special backpacks with engines that let us fly like superheroes. Trains might go 6,000 km/h and float on magnets. Also, flying cars could be everywhere, so no traffic jams. We might even travel to Mars for vacation and stay in space hotels. And robots could help us with luggage and show us around. It will be super amazing!
Talk about more possible changes to travel in the future.
Homework
1. 基础作业：完成教材配套的练习册内容。
2. 进阶作业：创编一个类似课本86页speaking的对话，讨论未来世界的交通，运用习得的句型表达可能性和不可能性。
3. 拓展作业：头脑风暴+资料搜集，想一想未来的“教育”或“语言”会如何变化或创新发展？ 请适当地用英语摘录在笔记本上。

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