资源简介 (共16张PPT)UNIT 2 Looking IntoThe FutureThe best way to predict the future is to create it.—Peter DruckerUsing LanguageMake predictions about future changesLearning objectivesIn this class, you will1. get key information on predictions(预测)about future changes;2. summarize how to give predictions;3. talk about your future job and predictions.What’s the video about 1 What do these pictures show Match the words with pictures.___ automation___ nanobots___ global warming___ artificial intelligence(AI)___ cloning②③④⑤③②⑤①④①Pre-listening自动化纳米机器人克隆1. How do you think these events or such technology might develop in the future No doubt, AI will develop to the point that humans and computers will be able to interface(communicate) effortlessly.2. What challenges might they bring With the development of AI, there may come a time when it becomes a real issue as to (about) whether a computer or machine has in fact achieved consciousness(意识) , and whether, as a conscious being, it deserves the same rights as a human being.3. What opportunities might they bring AI may help us solve problems that are currently too big for us to solve on our own. For example, complex(复杂的) AI models may be able to use given data to develop a workable solution to global warming.Pre-listeningIn the future, I …think, believe, etc.In the future, I …Please write down a sentence to predict your future.E.g I think I will be a teacher in the future.I believe that I will be travelling to the Moon in the future.What about your prediction about the future predictthinkbelieveListen to the radio interview with Dr Han and Vincent Black again and then fill in the table.Name Occupation PredictionDr HanVincent BlackWhile-listeningName Occupation PredictionDr. HanVincent Black2 Listen and complete the chart.While listeningcomputer scientistComputers ___________________ in the future.People ________________________________ to ___________________._________________________ to ___________ in ways that ____________________.____________________________ to __________ internally.architectThere will be cities ____________________.People ____________________________________.will be cleverer than uswill also be programming computersthink like humansWe’ll be programming themnot thinkmay harm humansWe’ll also be creating machineshelp peoplefloating on watercould move into housing in cities that floatTapescriptHost: On today's episode of "Future Changes", we talk with twoexperts from different fields, Dr Han and Vincent Black, to heartheir predictions about the future. First, Dr Han, could youplease tell our audience what you do Dr Han: Certainly. I'm a computer scientist.Host: And could you please tell us your prediction Dr Han: Yes, well, I forecast that computers will be cleverer than us inthe future. I think that people will also be programmingcomputers to think like humans.Host: That's very interesting, but aren't you worried that suchcomputers would be dangerous TapescriptDr Han: Not at all. This is because we'll be programming them to notthink in ways that may harm humans. In fact, we'll also becreating machines to help people internally. For example, I think scientists will put some small intelligent machines, callednanobots, inside our bodies to increase our abilities.Host: Wow! That would make each one of us superhuman! AndVincent, could you please tell us about your job Vincent Black: Certainly. I’m an architect. I design buildings.Host: And what is your prediction about the buildings of the future Vincent Black: It's about the cities of the future, actually. I believe thatcities floating on water are part of the world's future.TapescriptHost: Oh, really What might make us want to do that Vincent Black: Yes. With ______ ________ causing polar ice to melt, the____ ______ rising by many metres is a very _________________.Instead of moving people away from the sea,I think that people could move into housing in cities thatfloat.Host: That sounds very __________. Could you please give us moredetails [ n ve t v] adj. 革新的,新颖的Vincent Black: Sure. Well, I' ve developed a plan by designing a city thatborrows many ideas from the _____ _____ lily, a flowerthat floats on water. Moreover......global warmingsea levelrealisticprospectinnovativegiant waterVideo-nanobotActivity 4Work in pairs. Discuss whether you think Dr Han and Vincent Black’s predictions are possible. Why or why not Your opinion Your reasonsDr Han’s predictionVincent Black’s predictionpossible or impossiblepossible or impossibleMaking predictionsI think/believe/predict that in the future… My prediction is that…By 2030, we will… In the (distant) future there will…I can imagine/forecast… I doubt/don’t think that…One challenge will be… We will have the opportunity to…We will be doing… We are going to…Post-listeningHostCould you please tell our audience what you do Could you please tell us your prediction Are you worried that … What is your prediction about… What might make us want to do that Could you please give us more details ExpertsI think/believe/predict that in the future…I can imagine/forecast…In the (distant) future there will …We will be doing …We will have the opportunity to …One challenge will be …THANKS. 展开更多...... 收起↑ 资源预览