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Unit 7 When Tomorrow Comes
第4 课 时 （1a-1e）
Section B: How can we prepare for the future
单词: guest, chief, researcher, research, futurist, everywhere, robotics, industry,
service, diseater, emergency, disappear, challenging, pilot, expert,
replace, creativity, emotional, intelligence, mention, refrigerator, low,
accept, infulence, creative, impossible, quality, develop
短语: emotional intelligence, run low
句型：①However, there will be more challenging jobs in the future.
② It is impossible for us to prepare for the future.
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能读懂及书写关于预测未来的文章
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Learning Goals
How can we prepare for the future
1a
Look at the title of the interview below. What do you think the interview is about
The interview is about how we can prepare for the future.
1b
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 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 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.
1c
Complete the table with the information from the interview.
Guest name
Job
Dr Lu Xingyuan
futurist and Chief researcher of the Future World Research Centre
Future prediction about robots：
about jobs in the future：
about AI：
Advice
Robots will do almost all our housework and save people in disasters and emergencies.
Some jobs today will disappear. New jobs like space pilots and AI experts will appear.
Smart refrigerators will order food automatically.
Accept change. Keep learning and working hard.
1d
Read again and tick the statements that you can infer from the interview.
□1. Dr Lu 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.





1e
Discuss the questions.
1. Do you think robots will replace humans one day Why do you think so
No，robots won′t replace humans because we have creativity and emotional intelligence. Robots can′t replace humans for these things.
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
I think the most important qualities that people in the future should develop are creativity and emotional intelligence.
We should accept change，learn new things and work hard to prepare for the future.
Our guest today is Dr Lu Xingyuan，Chief researcher of the Future World Research Centre. 今天的嘉宾是未来世界研究中心的首席研究员，陆星源博士。
Language points
guest
①〔名词〕特邀嘉宾
指在特定活动或节目中被邀请的知名人士或表演者。
Murray was a guest on a live radio show.
默里在一个直播的电台节目里当嘉宾。
②〔名词〕客人；宾客
guest room 客房
Martin introduced his guests to Jane.
马丁向简介绍了他的客人。
The boy′s room is a complete contrast to the guest room.
这个男孩的房间和客房截然不同。
2. Dr Lu，thank you for joining us. 陆博士，感谢您加入我们。
join
〔动词〕加入，参加
后常接表示某人或组织、团体(如 club、army等)的名词或代词。
Will you join us for dinner
你愿意和我们一起吃晚饭吗？
There are so many clubs. Which would you like to join
有这么多社团。你想加入哪一个
3. So，as a futurist，can you tell us how life will be different in 50 years
那么，作为 个末来学家，您能告诉我们 50 年后的生活会有什么不同吗
futurist
〔名词〕 未来学家
He is an inventor and futurist.
他是发明家兼未来学家。
[拓展] ① futuristic 〔形容词〕 极其现代的；未来派的
The building′s design is futuristic.
这座建筑的设计极其新潮。
② future 〔名词〕 将来；未来
in the future 意为“在将来”，指在将来的某个时间。in future 意为“今后”，指从今以后的全部将来，相当于 from now on。
4. Well，you′ll see robots working everywhere.
嗯，你会看到机器人到处工作。
everywhere [副词，代词&连词] 到处；所有地方
通常用作状语，强调范围覆盖的所有地方。
Dust is everywhere. 灰尘无处不在。
You can find kindness everywhere you go.无论走到哪里你都能发现善意。
5. Well，as we all know，China′s robotics industry is growing fast.
嗯，众所周知，中国的机器人产业正在迅速发展。
industry [名词] 行业；工业
service industry 服务业
tourism/tourist industry 旅游
information industry 信息产业
heavy industry 重工业
food industry 食品工业
steel industry 钢铁工业
The tourist industry is booming. 旅游业正蓬勃发展。
The information industry is growing rapidly. 信息产业正在迅速发展。
6. We′ll have service robots.
我们会有服务型机器人。
service [名词] 服务；公共服务
at one′s service 为某人服务
The restaurant provides excellent service. 这家餐厅提供优质的服务。
[拓展]
① serve [动词] (为······) 服务；(给某人) 提供
I′d like to show my thanks to those who serve the community.
我想向那些为社区服务的人表达谢意。
② servant [名词] 仆人；职员
The servant presented sandwiches to each guest.
仆人把三明治递给了每一位客人。
7. They will also help save lives when disasters and emergencies happen. 它们还会在灾难和紧急情况发生时拯救生命。
disaster [名词] 灾难；不幸
通常指造成巨大损失或伤害的不幸事件。
The earthquake was a disaster that killed thousands.
这场地震是导致数千人死亡的灾难。
[拓展] disaster 还可意为“彻底的失败；极为糟糕的事”。
It would be a disaster for them not to reach the semi-finals.
如果不能进入半决赛，对他们来说就是彻底失败了。
The whole production was just a disaster!
整部作品简直就是一个败笔!
7. They will also help save lives when disasters and emergencies happen. 它们还会在灾难和紧急情况发生时拯救生命。
emergency [名词] 突发事件；紧急情况
其复数形式为 emergencies
in an emergency 在紧急情况下
face/handle an emergency 应对紧急事件
emergency room 急诊室
8. Some jobs today will disappear in the coming years.
如今的些职业在未来几年将会消失。
disappear [不及物动词] 消失；不见
They watched the bus disappear into the distance. 他们注视着公共汽车消失在远方
[拓展] dis-为否定前缀，主要加在某些名词、形容词或动词之前构成其反义词。
dis-＋order (顺序) → disorder (混乱)
dis-＋belief (相信) → disbelief (不信；怀疑)
dis-＋advantage (优点) → disadvantage (点)
dis-＋honest (诚实的) → dishonest (不诚实的)
dis-＋like (喜欢) → dislike (不喜欢)
dis-＋agree (同意) → disagree (不同意)
dis-＋believe (相信) → disbelieve (不相信)
dis-＋courage (勇气) → discourage (使灰心)
9. However, there will be more challenging jobs in the future，such as space pilots and AI experts. 但未来也会有更多具有挑战性的工作，比如太空飞行员和人工智能专家。
challenging [形容词] 挑战性的
其比较级形式为 more challenging，意为“更具挑战性的”。
The new boss sets challenging goals for the team. 新老板为团队设定了具有挑战性的目标。
[拓展] challenge
① [及物动词] 向 (某人) 挑战；对······怀疑；考验······的能力
challenge sb. to sth. 向某人挑战某事
challenge sb. to do sth. 向某人挑战做某事
② [可数名词] 挑战；质疑
I need a new challenge and a fresh start somewhere else. 我需要一个新的挑战，换个地方重新开始。
9. However, there will be more challenging jobs in the future，such as space pilots and AI experts. 但未来也会有更多具有挑战性的工作，比如太空飞行员和人工智能专家。
expert [名词] 专家；行家
an expert in/at/on... ······方面的专家
She is an expert in ancient history. 她是古代历史专家。
10. Do you think robots will replace humans one day
您认为有一天机器人会取代人类吗
replace [动词] 代替；取代
replace... with/by... 用······代替······
be replaced by... 被······取代
My mother often replaces pork with beef.
我妈妈经常用牛肉来代替猪肉。
10. Do you think robots will replace humans one day
您认为有一天机器人会取代人类吗
one day 有朝一日；某一天
指过去或将来的某一天，可用于过去时态或将来时态。
I′ll be successful one day. 我有朝一日会成功。
[辨析] one day 与 some day
one day 表示过去或将来的某一天，表示将来的某一天时可与 some day 互换
some day 表示将来的某一天
11. Our creativity and emotional intelligence are important for relationships. 我们的创造力和情商对人际关系至关重要。
creativity [名词] 创造力
There will be no development without creativity.
没有创造力，就没有发展。
[辨析] creativity 的相关词汇：
11. Our creativity and emotional intelligence are important for relationships. 我们的创造力和情商对人际关系至关重要。
emotional [形容词] 情感的；情绪的
emotional 表示某人内心的情感感受，强调情感的自然流露或易受情感影响的
状态。
emotional intelligence 情绪智力；情商
She became very emotional when she heard the news.
当她听到这个消息时，她变得非常情绪化。
Avoid making decisions when you′re emotional.
情绪激动时避免作决定。
[拓展] emotion [名词] 情感
Practice
一、根据句意在空白处填入括号内单词的正确形式
1. In the hotel, (serve) robots can help (guest) carry
their things and guide them to their rooms.
2. As time goes by， some old jobs (appear)， and new，
more creative jobs will appear.
3. A pilot faces many , and flying at night is very
.(challenge)
service　
guests　
will disappear　
challenges　
challenging　
1. 这位作者写了一本关于太空旅行的未来的畅销书。
The author wrote a about the future of space travel.
2. 一位未来学家预测，20年后机器人将无处不在。
A predicts that robots will be 20 years.
best-selling　
book　
futurist　
everywhere　
in　
3. 一位专家提到，人工智能可能会影响未来的工作，但是不会在某些领域取代人类劳
动者。
that AI could future jobs but wouldn’t human workers in some fields.
An　
expert　
mentioned　
influence　
replace　
二、根据汉语意思完成句子，每空一词
1. Master the new words and phrases in this part.
2. Preview Vocabulary in Use and Project.
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