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Unit7: When Tomorrow Comes
How can we prepare for the future
八上英语RJ
第4-6课时: Section B (1a- reading plus)
Free talk
Are you ready for the future What benefits(好处) or challenges (挑战) do you think the future will bring to us
efficient traffic
no worries about housework
better health care
Benefits
climate change
employment disruption
就业冲击
digital divide
数字鸿沟
Challenges
Benefits
efficient traffic
no worries about housework
better health care
…
Challenges
climate change
employment disruption
digital divide
…
Think and answer
Protect the environment, improve ourselves …
In the face of these challenges, how can we prepare for the future
Pre-reading
Look at the title of the interview below.
What do you think the interview is about
1a
It’s about future predictions.
Read the interview and see if your guess was correct.
Ready for Tomorrow
Host: Good evening, everyone! Our guest today is Dr Lu Xingyuan, chief researcher of the Future World
Research Centre. So welcome to our show, Dr Lu.
Dr Lu: Good evening. Thank you, it's a pleasure to be here.
Host: Dr Lu, thank you for joining us. So, as a futurist, can you tell us how life will be different in 50 years
Dr Lu: Well, you'll see robots working everywhere.
Host: Can you give us some examples
Dr Lu: Well, as we all know, China's robotics industry is growing fast. Robots will make our life easier.
We'll have service robots. They will do almost all our housework. They will also help save lives
when disasters and emergencies happen.
Host: So, what jobs will humans still do in the future
Dr Lu: Good question! Some jobs today will disappear in the coming years. However, there will be more
challenging jobs in the future, such as space pilots and AI experts.
Host: Do you think robots will replace humans one day
Dr Lu: No, I don't. Our creativity and emotional intelligence are important for relationships. AI will not
replace humans for these things.
Host: You mentioned AI. How will Al change our world
Dr Lu: Well, it will certainly change how we work, study, and live. For example, a smart refrigerator will
know what you need and order food for you when you're running low.
Host: Wow, that'll save us a lot of time! Now, my last question: How can we prepare for the future
Dr Lu: It's simple. Just accept change. Keep learning and working hard. Today's choices will influence your future.
Host: Thank you for your time, Dr Lu.
1b
Fast Reading
1b
Fast Reading
What do you think the interview is about
It is about how life will be different in 50 years, including the roles of robots and AI, the jobs humans will do, and advice on how people can prepare for these future changes.
Careful reading
How many parts can the interview be divided into
1b
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
What does each part of the interview about
Opening
Main body
Closing
Welcome and introduce Dr Lu.
Discuss a series of (一系列) questions about the future predications.
Advice on how to prepare for the future.
Host: Good evening, everyone! Our guest today is Dr Lu Xingyuan, chief researcher
of the Future World Research Centre. So welcome to our show, Dr Lu.
Dr Lu: Good evening. Thank you, it’s a pleasure to be here.
Host: Dr Lu, thank you for joining us. So, as a futurist, can you tell us how life
will be different in 50 years
Dr Lu: Well, you’ll see robots working everywhere.
thank you for doing sth 因做某事而感谢你
adj. 首席的；最重要的 n. 首领；酋长
n. 未来学家
see sb doing sth 看到某人正在做某事
It’s a pleasure to do sth. 很高兴/荣幸做某事
it为形式主语，不定式短语作真正的主语。该句型用于礼貌地表达做某事的愉悦感或荣幸，尤其适用于正式或半正式场合
Text analysis
Careful reading
It’s a pleasure to introduce you to my friends. 很开心把你介绍给我的朋友们。
It’s a pleasure to share my research findings with you. 很荣幸和大家分享我的研究成果。
Ready for Tomorrow
Host: Can you give us some examples
Dr Lu: Well, as we all know, China’s robotics industry is growing fast. Robots will make our life easier. We’ll have service robots. They will do almost all our housework. They will also help save lives when disasters and emergencies happen.
Host: So, what jobs will humans still do in the future
Dr Lu: Good question! Some jobs today will disappear in the coming years. However, there will be more challenging jobs in the future, such as space pilots and AI experts.
Host: Do you think robots will replace humans one day
Dr Lu: No, I don’t. Our creativity and emotional intelligence are important for relationships. AI will not replace humans for these things.
n. 机器人学
emergency n. 突发事件；紧急情况
Text analysis
Careful reading
n. 飞行员；领航员
有一天 表示过去或未来的某一天。
表示将来的某一天时可与some day互换
情绪智力
Ready for Tomorrow
Host: You mentioned AI. How will AI change our world
Dr Lu: Well, it will certainly change how we work, study and live. For example, a smart refrigerator will know what you need and order food for you when you’re running low.
Host: Wow, that’ll save us a lot of time! Now, my last question: How can we prepare for the future
Dr Lu: It’s simple. Just accept change. Keep learning and working hard. Today’s choices will influence your future.
Host: Thank you for your time, Dr Lu.
Text analysis
Careful reading
为……做准备
v. 提到；写到
run low (on sth) 即将用尽；快用完
主语为人时，表示某人拥有的某物即将耗尽；主语为物时，表示物品即将耗尽
主语
谓语
how引导的宾语从句，作change的宾语
and连接三个动词，说明三种行为
主语
谓语1
谓语2
宾语1
when引导的时间状语从句，说明动作发生的时间
keep doing sth 持续做某事；一直做某事强调动作或状态的延续性、重复性或习惯性
Ready for Tomorrow
I’m running low on cash. Can I borrow some money 我的现金快用完了。我能借点钱吗
The oil is running low. We should go shopping tomorrow.食用油快用完了。我们明天应该去购物。
Careful reading
1c
Complete the table with the information from the interview.
Guest name Lu Xingyuan
Job a futurist
Future prediction about robots:
about jobs in the future:
about AI:
Advice
Robots will work everywhere and make our life easier.
Some jobs today will disappear. There will be more challenging jobs in the future.
AI will certainly change how we work, study and live.
Just accept change. Keep learning and working hard.
Careful reading
Read and conclude
1c
The interview
Interviewer and interviewee
Host and Dr Lu
Opening (Part 1)
Welcome and introduce Dr Lu.
Main body Q and A (Part 2)
about robots:
Robots will work everywhere and make our life easier.
about jobs in the future:
Some jobs today will disappear. There will be more challenging jobs in the future.
about AI:
AI will certainly change how we work, study and live.
Closing (Part 3)
Advice for future:
Just accept change. Keep learning and working hard.
Careful reading
1d
Read again and tick the statements that you can infer (推断) from the interview.
1. Dr Roberts is very positive about the future.
2. In the future, robots will take over most jobs of today.
3. Robots will save lives during emergencies.
4. Humans will have more challenging jobs and do
creative work.
5. Our emotional intelligence will always be important.
6. It is impossible for us to prepare for the future.
Post-reading
Discuss the questions.
1e
1. Do you think robots will replace humans one day Why do you think so
2. What do you think are the most important qualities that people in the future should develop
3. What do you think we should do to prepare for the future
Post-reading
Discuss the questions.
1e
1. Do you think robots will replace humans one day Why do you think so
No, I don’t. Because our creativity and emotional intelligence are important for relationships. AI will not replace humans for these things.
2. What do you think are the most important qualities
that people in the future should develop
Creativity and the ability to work hard.
3. What do you think we should do to prepare for the future
Just accept change. Keep learning and working hard.
Face the future bravely, keep learning, and improve yourself.
Homework
Listen and read the interview again.
Think about what challenges you will face in the future and how to deal with them.
Do some related exercises.
Vocabulary in use
Post-reading
Write the opposites of the words.
Use your dictionary.
2a
1.more 2.possible
3.better 4.challenging
5.appear 6.winner
7.positive 8.everywhere
less/ fewer
worse
disappear
negative
impossible
easy
loser
nowhere
Vocabulary in use
Post-reading
2b
Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words in the box.
accept develop influence mention service
1. He a plan to learn German, but he didn’t say when he would start.
2. It is important for young students to skills that will be valuable in the future.
3. Asimov’s ideas about robots many sci-fi writers and even some AI scientists.
4. China will take steps to improve the public health system to meet the public’s needs for medical and health .
5. the challenges and don’t run away from your problems. Try to solve them and then you will find your way.
mentioned
develop
influenced
services
Accept
Vocabulary in use
Post-reading
2c
Complete the passage with the correct forms of the words in the box.
challenge create influence quality traffic bad
How will AI technology the future world Many experts think AI will improve the of our future life and change many industries. For example, AI will help us build a smart public transport system and solve
problems. AI will also change education. It will make learning better match what students need. While some jobs may go away, people will focus on more and difficult tasks. Will AI make our life better or It depends on how we choose to improve and use AI to meet future .
influence
quality
traffic
creative
worse
challenges
Pre-reading
Have you ever wondered what your future life will be like
Pre-reading
What’s my future job
athlete
doctor
painter
teacher
photographer
Pre-reading
Where will I live
big city
countryside
What will I do in my free time
travel around
play with a pet
visit friends
Pre-reading
Recently, an English newspaper has launched a column (专栏) titled “Imagine the Future”, welcoming contributions(投稿) from students to talk about your predictions for future life. Our friend Mandy has contributed a short passage about her future life. Let’s read it together.
Fast Reading
While-reading
3a
Read about Mandy’s dreams for the future and find out what she wants to be.
An artist
Text analysis
Let’s learn
My Dreams for the Future
3a
What will my life be like in 20 years It’s not an easy question, but here are
a few of my predictions. I love art, so I think I will become an artist. I want to study art in France, and then I will visit all the famous art museums. I will learn a lot about different artists and their works of art, and I will create my own too.
As an artist, I will live in the countryside and stay close to nature. There will be flowers and plants around my home. Life there will give me good ideas for making art. At the weekend, I will invite friends to come over in and have fun together.
I believe these dreams will come true as long as I study hard and keep on trying.
一些；几个 后接可数名词复数或代词宾格
来访；拜访
玩得高兴
只要
keep on doing sth 继续做某事；反复做某事
Text analysis
Let’s learn
My Dreams for the Future
3a
How does Mandy write her dreams for the future
Introduce the topic
Predictions for the future:
future job, place to live, free time activity,
How to make dreams come true
Careful reading
3b
While-reading
Complete the table about Mandy’s dreams.
Item Mandy You
Future job
Place to live
Free time activity
How to make dreams come true
an artist
the countryside
invite friends to come over and have fun together
study hard and keep on trying
Post-reading
Pre-writing
Now you need to contribute a short passage to the English newspaper about your life in 20 years. How should you write it
Understand the requirements (要求)
Type of writing (文体) narrative writing (记叙文)
Person (人称) the first person (第一人称)
Tense (时态) the simple future & present tense
Key points (要点) future job, place to live, free time activity, how to make dreams come true
Step 1
Post-reading
Pre-writing
Now you need to contribute a short passage to the English newspaper about your life in 20 years. How should you write it
Step 2
Build a framework (搭建框架)
Introduce the topic
What will my life be like in 20 years It’s not an easy question, but here are a few of …
Predictions for the future
I love …, so I think I will become a(n) …
I want to … and then I will …
As a(n) …, I will live in …
There will be … Life there will …
At the weekend, I will …
How to make dreams come true
I believe these dreams will come true as long as I … and …
Post-reading
Pre-writing
Now you need to contribute a short passage to the English newspaper about your life in 20 years. How should you write it
Step 3
Expression accumulation (表达积累)
Introduce the topic 1. What will my life be like in...years It’s not an easy question, but here are a few of …
2. In the future, my life will be very different from that today.
3. I think I will have a wonderful/ fantastic...life...
4. Here are some predictions about...
Predictions for the future 1. In … years, I think I will live in outer space/ in the sea …
2. I believe I will be a(n) … I will try to …
3. There will be more …, but …
4. I love …, so I think I will become a(n) … I want to … and then I will …
As a(n) …, I will live in … There will be … Life there will … At the weekend, I will …
How to make dreams come true 1. Just accept change and keep on...
2. In a word, I will always try my best to make it possible to have a better life.
3. I believe these dreams will come true as long as I...
Famous sayings (名言警句) 1. Nothing is impossible.
2. Seize the day, and look forward to the future.
3. The best way to predict the future is to invent it.
4. The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.
Post-reading
Pre-writing
Now you need to contribute a short passage to the English newspaper about your life in 20 years. How should you write it
Step 4
Outline the main points (明确文章要点)
3b
Complete the table about your dreams.
Item You
Future job
Place to live
Free time activity
How to make dreams come true
an IT engineer
a city by the sea
read sci-fi novels and take part in outdoor sports
keep learning and never give up
Post-reading
Pre-writing
Now you need to contribute a short passage to the English newspaper about your life in 20 years. How should you write it
Step 5
Integrate the content (整合内容)
Introduce the topic
What will my life be like in 20 years
Predictions for the future
Future job: an IT engineer
Place to live: a city by the sea
Free time Activity: read sci-fi novels and take part in outdoor sports
How to make dreams come true
keep learning and never give up
Post-reading
Pre-writing
3c
What will your life be like in 20 years Write a short passage about your dreams for the future. Use your notes in 3b.
Item You
Future job an IT engineer
Place to live a city by the sea
Free time activity read sci-fi novels and take part in outdoor sports
How to make dreams come true keep learning and never give up
Post-reading
Pre-writing
3c
What will your life be like in 20 years Write a short passage about your dreams for the future. Use your notes in 3b.
Self-editing
Item Checklist
Content Completeness 内容完整性 Did I cover all key points (future job, place to live, free time activity, how to make dreams come true)
Did I add a personal feeling or example
Are my sentence structures complete
Language Accuracy 语言准确性 Did I mainly use the first person
Did I mainly use the simple future tense
Logical Coherence 逻辑连贯性 Beginning → Body → Ending
Did I use transition words (过渡词)
Expressive Richness 表达丰富性 Did I use many different words
Did I use advanced vocabulary (高级词汇)
Did I use diverse (多样化的) sentence structures
Post-reading
3c
What will your life be like in 20 years Write a short passage about your dreams for the future. Use your notes in 3b.
Sample writing
I think my life in 20 years will be different from what it is now.
I’m interested in maths and I spend a lot of time reading books about IT and AI. So I think I will be an IT engineer in the future.
I will live in a city by the sea. The scenery around my house will be very beautiful. I will work at home. A service robot will do most of the housework. I just need to develop my creativity and focus on my work. In my free time, I will read sci-fi novels and take part in outdoor sports. How cool it will be!
To be an IT engineer is challenging. However, nothing in the world is impossible to a willing heart. I think I’ll achieve my dream as long as I keep learning and never give up.
Para. 1: Introduce the topic
Para. 2: Future job
Para. 3: Place to live & Free time Activity
Para. 4: How to make dreams come true
Stick the works around the classroom and draw smiley faces on your favorite ones.
Gallery walk (画廊漫步)
Post-reading
Homework
Polish your writing according to the checklist.
Interview your friends about their dreams for the future and write them down on the paper.
Lead in
Let’s guess
Let’s look at changes in some cities
Think and share
Wuhan
Shenzhen
Shanghai
4a
Work in groups. Discuss what your city/town will be like in the future. Try to think of many different ideas.
Project
What will our city/town be like when we are 35 years old
It will be greener. Streets will have more trees and flowers, even on rooftops (屋顶)！
Will many people live here
No. Some people will move out.
What will the building be like How will people travel around
The buildings will be taller. People will travel around by self-driving cars or flying cars.
For example
4a
Work in groups. Discuss what your city/town will be like in the future. Try to think of many different ideas.
Project
For example
What activities will people be able to do in their free time
They will be able to go to other planets to travel.
Will there be more parks and museums
Yes, there will be.
What will the environment be like
The environment will be better. The air will be fresher. And there will be less pollution (污染).
More questions can be asked:
What will the transport system be like
Will students study at home instead of going to school
Will people be able to live under the sea
4b
Project
As a group, decide which predictions are more likely to come true.
4c
Project
Draw pictures that show these predictions.
Create a picture about the future
4d
Project
Show your pictures to other groups. Have them guess your predictions.
Introduce and vote
Share your predictions about the future with classmates. Then vote for the most creative drawing.
Checklist:
Image Tidiness (画面整齐度)
Content Richness (内容丰富度)
Rationality of Color Matching
(色彩搭配的合理性)
Reflecting
1. What future predictions did you learn from this unit
2. Can you use the simple future tense to talk about your
future life
3. How do you think technology will change our lives
4. How will you get ready for the future
Reading Plus
Reading Plus
Are you curious about the future What do you think our life will be like in 50 years or more To answer this,
you can read a sci-fi book. Perhaps you will have some ideas then. Today, many young readers are interested in science fiction. But what makes it so popular
For one thing, science fiction gives us a chance to imagine what our future will be like. Anything is possible. We can dream big. Some people think there will be flying cars and robot servants. Others believe we will learn more about strange aliens and other worlds.
Looking into the Future
adj. 好奇的 be curious about sth 对某事好奇
一来，一方面 搭配：for one thing… for another… 一方面……另一方面……
what引导的宾语从句，作imagine的宾语
n. 仆人；佣人
n. 外星生物
Reading Plus
Another reason is that sci-fi writers and their work can inspire us to create the future. In 1945, a sci-fi author named Arthur C. Clarke wrote about a system of space stations. In the article, he predicted the earth of the future would have many TV stations and people would send TV programmes around the world. However, this was before TV was a common item at home! In a short story by Clarke, he suggested people in the future would use a system to talk with others around the world. Amazingly, the short story was actually the inspiration for the internet!
Science fiction is also popular because it can make us think about our world in new ways. Although many sci-fi stories are set in imaginary worlds or societies, they can help us better understand the real world. They can also make us excited when we feel like we are living in a boring world.
What will the future be like Sci-fi inspires us and helps us to understand what it could be like.
Looking into the Future
v. 激励；鼓舞 inspire sb to do sth 鼓励某人做某事
n. 节目
n. 灵感；鼓舞人心的人（或事物）
adj. 想象中的；幻想的；虚构的
n. 社会
Reading Plus
1
Read the text and answer the questions.
1. What makes science fiction so popular
Because it gives us a chance to imagine what our future will be like, inspires us to create the future, and makes us think about our world in new ways.
3. According to the text, what do you think most sci-fi writers have in common
2. What did Arthur C. Clarke do to inspire people to create the important inventions of today
He wrote about a system of space stations, predicted TV stations, and suggested a communication system.
I think they can dream big with creative ideas, and use their works to help people understand the real world in new ways.
Reading Plus
2
Discuss the questions.
1. Do you like science fiction Why
Yes, I do. Because science fiction is exciting. It shows me new technology and amazing future world. It makes me think about what may happen in real life.
2. Who is your favourite sci-fi writer Give a short
introduction to the writer and his/her works.
My favourite sci-fi writer is Jules Gabriel Verne. He was a French writer. His novels have made him the “Father of Science Fiction”. His books like 20, 000 Leagues Under the Sea and A Journey to the Center of the Earth are very popular around the world. And his stories predicted many modern inventions!
Reading Plus
Seize the day, and look forward to the future.
把握当前，展望未来。
Share and introduce your works with your friends.
Review the words and sentences in this unit.
Do some related exercises to consolidate (巩固) what you learnt in this unit.
Homework
Goodbye
Thanks!
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