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Unit 2 Looking into the future
Using Language
Make predictions about future changes
人教版高中英语2019选择性必修一
To do list
1. Recognise key vocabulary about future predictions;
2. Deliver an oral prediction about future school life;
3. Exchange different perspectives through jigsaw group work;
4. Develop critical thinking about potential opportunities and challenges of a technological development;
5. Reflect on the human responsibility in shaping a desirable future.
Warming-up activity
He Xiaomei
Ji Xiaogang
View a short video dubbed by classmates and answer:
How do you feel about it
Warming-up activity
Activity 1 Viewing for prediction
What do these pictures show Match the words with pictures.
___ automation
___ nanobots
___ global warming
___ artificial intelligence (AI)
___ cloning
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Activity 1 Viewing for prediction
artificial intelligence
technology that allows machines to think and learn like humans
Activity 1 Viewing for prediction
nanobots
tiny robots at the nanometer scale
Activity 1 Viewing for prediction
automation
using machines to do work that people used to do
Activity 1 Viewing for prediction
cloning
creating an exact copy of a plant or animal from its cells
Activity 1 Viewing for prediction
global warming
the increase in Earth’s temperature due to high levels of CO and other gases
Activity 1 Viewing for prediction
What is the relationship between challenges and opportunities
Challenges and opportunities coexist.
When talking about the future changes, remember to discuss both the positive possibilities and the potential challenges.
TIP 1
challenge
opportunities
Activity 2 Listening for gist
1. What is Dr. Han’s occupation
A. professor B. musician
C. physician D. computer scientist
2. What is Dr. Han's attitude toward intelligent computers
A. worried and anxious B. skeptical
C. confident and optimistic D. critical
3. What is Vincent Black’s occupation
A. athlete B. engineer
C. architect D. fashion designer
4. What is Vincent Black’s prediction about
A. people of the future B. cities of the future
C. weather of the future D. food of the future
Listen for the first time and choose the correct answer.
When listening for predictions, you should listen for the use of the future tense, in particular the future tense with will or will be doing. Words such as predict, prediction, and forecast, are also used to quite often when making predictions.
TIP 2
Activity 3 Listening for information
Activity 3 Listening for information
Name Occupation Prediction
Dr Han computer scientist
1. Computers will be ________ than us in the future.
2. People will also be ____________ __________ to think like humans.
3. We’ll be programming them to not think in ways that may ______ _________.
4. We’ll also be _________ __________ to help people internally.
cleverer
programming computers
harm humans
creating machines
According to the radio host, what challenge will computers bring
People should be worried that computers would be dangerous.
challenge
solutions
opportunities
Listen for the 2nd time and fill in the table.
Activity 3 Listening for information
Name Occupation Prediction
Vincent Black architect
There will be cities _________ ___ _______ and people could ______ ____ housing in cities that float.
floating on water
move into
He’ ve developed a plan by ________ __ ____ that borrows many ideas from giant water lily(巨大的睡莲), a flower that _____ __ ______.
designing a city
floats on water
Why did he say“cities floating on water are part of the world’s future”
With global warming causing polar ice to melt, the sea level rising by many meters is a very realistic prospect.
challenge
solution
opportunity
Listen for the 2nd time and fill in the table.
Activity 3 Listening for information
Dr Han’s prediction Vincent Black’s prediction
Computers would be cleverer than humans. The sea level will rise by many metres.
Nanobots will be put inside our bodies. Cities floating on water will be built.
Our abilities will be increased. People don’t need to move away from the sea.
technology
Future problems the world might face
Future solutions to deal with the problems
How these things will change the way we live
Activity 4 Listening for language
Host: And could you please tell us your p_________
Dr Han: Yes, well, I f______ that computers _____________ (clever) than us in the future. I t_________ that people __________________ (program) computers to think like humans.
Host: That's very interesting, but aren't you worried that such computers would be dangerous
Dr Han: Not at all. This is because we___________________ (program) them to not think in ways that may harm humans. In fact, we ______________(create) machines to help people internally. For example, I t ______ scientists _________(put) some small intelligent machines, called nanobots, inside our bodies to increase our abilities.
forecast
will be cleverer
'll be programming
'll be creating
will put
prediction
think
will be programming
think
Listen for a third time and fill in the blanks.
Activity 4 Listening for language
Host:And what is your p___________
about the buildings of the future
Vincent Black: It’s about the cities of the future, actually. I b_______ that cities floating on water are part of the world's future.
Host: Oh, really What might make us want to do that
Vincent Black: Yes. With global warming causing polar ice to melt, the sea level rising by many metres is a very realistic prospect. Instead of moving people away from the sea, I t______ that people could move into housing in cities that float.
believe
think
prediction
Listen for a third time and fill in the blanks.
Activity 4 Listening for language
When making predictions, make sure to use the future tenses like will, will be doing, is going to. Also, use a variety of introductory phrases such as I believe that..., It's likely that...to sound more natural. This makes it clear that you are sharing a prediction, not a fact.
TIP 3
Activity 4 Listening for language
More expressions from Deepseek
It’s almost certain that...
There’s no doubt that...
It’s highly likely that...
Chances are...
It’s possible that...
Given the advances in AI, ...
If current trends continue, ...
Read useful expressions after the audio.
...
dormitory
classroom
...
...
canteen
FUTURE
SCHOOL
playground
...
Activity 5 Jigsaw speaking
What will the future school be like in the future
Group B: dormitory
Group A: classroom
Group D： canteen
FUTURE
SCHOOL
Group C: playground
Activity 5 Jigsaw speaking
Imagine that you have a job that makes you an expert in the future. In each group (Expert Group), with your group task, talk to each other about your predictions about future school. Take notes on Note 1.
Group B: dormitory
Group A: classroom
Group D： canteen
FUTURE
SCHOOL
Group C: playground
Activity 5 Jigsaw speaking
Form a new group (Jigsaw Group). Each group consists of AT LEAST ONE student from Group A, B, C and D. Take turns sharing what you’ve talked in the former group and finish Note 2. It’s better to invite two persons to role as a host (E) and a recorder (F).
Activity 6 Voicing your ideas
Summary
The best way to predict the future
is to create it！
——Peter Drucker
Summary
Choose to care for our present and future school.
Respect the power of technology wisely.
Embrace new ideas with an open mind.
Act with courage to build a better tomorrow.
Think deeply and critically about what we can do.
Engage in shaping the world to make a difference.
Self-Assessing activity
Points A. Wonderful B. Just so-so C. Not very good
Can you listen and understand the future predictions in a conversation
Can you use future tense and prediction expressions in the conversation
Can you deliver an oral prediction about future life after jigsaw group work
Can you develop critical thinking by analyzing the potential opportunities and challenges
What did you do well in this lesson
What to be improved in this lesson
Homework
Compulsory Task: Design a "Future School" poster
Create a digital poster showcasing one aspect of the future school (e.g. AI-powered classroom, sustainable canteen, VR playground, smart dormitory). You can use any digital design tool, such as: Dreamina (即梦AI), Doubao (豆包), DeepSeek, Canva（可画）or any other AI image generator or graphic design platform. A digital copy of your poster (e.g. JPG/PNG/PDF) need to upload to our class QQ platform.

Your poster should include:
At least 3 predictions presented in clear English.
A short written paragraph (4-5 sentences) explaining your ideas.
Future tense and prediction phrases.
Both opportunities and challenges of the future.
Be creative! Use colors, icons, and labels to make your poster engaging.
Optional Task: Write a diary entry from a day in 2050
Imagine you are a student living and studying at our future campus in the year 2050. Write a diary entry (approximately 200–250 words) describing a typical day.
Guiding Questions:
What technologies do you use in class
How is lunch different in the smart canteen
Do you still use books How do you play or relax
What’s one challenge you faced today

A typed or neatly written document need to upload to our class QQ platform.
Homework
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