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牛津译林版高中英语选择性必修一课件
Unit 4 Living with technology
Integrated skills Page 50-52
Making a time capsule
◆ 内容分析
本板块围绕单元话题，以“制作时间胶囊”创设情境，展开一系列具有综合性、关联性和实践性的听、读、说、写等语言技能训练。教学活动首先听一段介绍时间胶囊的广播节目；再阅读一篇文章，厘清文中介绍的1939年世博会时间胶囊所包含的内容，并理解爱因斯坦留给后代的信息；随后围绕“给 2050 年的时间胶囊”这一话题进行讨论；最后过渡到“给 2050 年的人们写一封信”这一写作活动上。上述活动环环相扣，每个活动既有侧重点，又与其他活动有关联性，构成一个“四步一体”的语言综合实践活动。
◆ 教学目标
By the end of this section,we will be able to:
1. understand the purpose and content of a time capsule;
2. interpret Einstein’s message to future generations in the 1939 time capsule;
3. discuss detailed information about their time capsules for 2050;
4. write a letter to people in 2050.
in·ter·pret / n t pr t/ 把…理解为；领会;诠释；说明
Einstein/ a nsta n /爱因斯坦
A. Anna is listening to Professor Chen’s talk on a radio programme about time capsules. Listen and finish the exercises below. Page 50
A1. Listen to the talk and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). Circle the incorrect information in the false statements and correct it in the blanks.
1.In a “letter to the future”, the writer might describe his or her hopes and worries for future generations. T / F
2.The time capsule associated with Steve Jobs was 15 feet long. T / F
3.The 1983 time capsule was intended to be buried for
30 years. T / F
4.The maker of the 2008 time capsule was worried that the Earth might suffer a terrible disaster. T / F
as·so·ci·ated with/ s ie t d/ 有关联的；相关的
in·tend·ed / n tend d/ 意欲达到的；打算的；计划的;为…打算（或设计）的
wishes
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A2. Listen to the talk again and complete the notes below.
Time capsules
Purpose of a time capsule
To provide a picture of (1) ________________ at the time it was created
Things to be put in a time capsule
Almost anything
A “letter to the future”
picture描绘；描述
what life was like
Famous time capsules
In 1983, Steve Jobs donated (2) __________ from his computer to be put in a time capsule, which was opened in (3) ______.
A time capsule was launched to (4) _________________
_____________ in 2008. It contains a list of humanity’s most important achievements and personal messages, as well as copies of the (5) _____ of famous people like Stephen Hawking.
copy (of sth) （尤指文件或艺术品的）复印件，副本，复制品
the mouse
2013
the International
Space Station
DNA
Tapescript
Prof. Chen: Today, I’ll be talking about time capsules. A time capsule is a container that is buried, hidden or locked away for years. When it’s opened, the objects or images that have been placed inside provide a picture of what life was like at the time it was created. It can be surprising to see what clothes people were wearing or what technology they were using at that time. Almost anything can be placed in a time capsule.
lock sth up/away把…收好并锁起来
The only restriction is your imagination. △One thing often found when a capsule is opened is a “letter to the future”,
which is intended for whoever opens it. The letter might describe what life was like when it was written and may also contain the hopes and wishes the writer had for future generations.
re·stric·tion /r str k n/ 限制；约束;制约因素;限制规定；限制法规
Many different people and organizations have produced or contributed to time capsules. Among them is Steve Jobs. In 1983, he donated the mouse from his own Lisa computer, which was named after his daughter, to be put in a 13-foot-long time capsule. The time capsule was intended to be opened in 2000 but no one could remember where it was buried! When the capsule was finally discovered and dug up in 2013, it was amazing to see how times had changed.
pro·duce /pr dju s/ （运用技巧）制作，造出
name after sb.以 (某人或某物的名字) 命名
dig sth up掘起；挖掘出；发现；搜集；查明
Another fascinating time capsule was launched to the International Space Station in October 2008. It contains a list of humanity’s most important achievements as well as personal messages from the Earth. It also has copies of the DNA of a few famous people, including that of Stephen Hawking, to keep it safe in case the Earth suffers a terrible disaster.
fas·cin·at·ing / f s ne t / 极有吸引力的；迷人的
(just) in case (...)以防；以防万一
Not only can creating time capsules be entertaining, they can also provide future generations with valuable information about life at the time they were created. Why don’t you make a time capsule of your own
en·ter·tain·ing / ent te n / 有趣的；娱乐的；使人愉快的
B. Anna is reading an introduction to the time capsule at the 1939 World’s Fair. Read the introduction below and answer the following questions. Page 51
the World’s Fair世界博览会
The 1939 World’s Fair opened in New York on April 30. The theme of the fair was “Building the World of Tomorrow”. One highlight of the fair was a time capsule with Albert Einstein’s message to people 5,000 years in the future.
△The time capsule, buried 50 feet below the ground
in a park, was designed to be opened in the year 6939.It was filled with various objects that were intended to show what life was like in America at the time the capsule was created:a toothbrush, a fountain pen, a baseball, a toy car,
a small camera,microfilm rolls recording modern literature, contemporary art and news events of the 1930s, a variety of seeds including wheat, and many more.
Albert Einstein wrote a message to future generations, which was put in the capsule. In his message, he wrote about the technological progress man had made:
micro·film / ma kr f lm/ 缩微胶卷
technological/ t kn l d k l/与技术有关的
Our time is rich in inventive minds, the inventions of which could make our lives considerably easier. We are crossing the seas by power and use power also in order to relieve humanity from all tiring muscular work. We have learned to fly and we are able to send messages and news without any difficulty over the entire world through electric waves.
rich (in sth)大量含有（或提供）
in·vent·ive/ n vent v/ (尤指人 ) 善于创新的；有创意的;
mind聪明人；富有才智的人;头脑；大脑
con·sid·er·ably /k n s d r bli/ 非常；很；相当多地
relieve使解脱; 使摆脱
However, his message was also colored by the dark times he lived in. He mentioned a few social problems before concluding that he believed future generations would read his message with “a feeling of proud and justified
superiority”.
col·our （尤指负面地）影响;为…着色;（因尴尬而）脸红
Don't let your judgement be coloured by personal feelings.不要让你的判断受到个人感情的影响。
She coloured at his remarks.她听到他的话脸红了。
1.What were the purpose and contents of the 1939 time capsule
2.What was Einstein’s message to future generations about Why do you think he wrote the message with mixed feelings mixed (感情等) 矛盾复杂的
To show the people living in the year 6939 what life was like in America at the time the capsule was created. The time capsule contained a wide variety of objects, including a toothbrush, a fountain pen, microfilm rolls and a message written by Albert Einstein.
It was about the technological progress man had made and Einstein’s predictions that future generations would read his message with “a feeling of proud and justified superiority”. △He felt a mixture of pride and worry probably because on the one hand, America had achieved many great things unimaginable to people in the past, but on the other hand, serious social problems were developing in his time.
他感到既自豪又担心，这可能是因为一方面，美国取得了许多过去人们无法想象的伟大成就，但另一方面，他所处的时代正在发展严重的社会问题。
un·imagin·able / n m d n bl/ 难以置信的；不可想象的
C. In pairs, discuss ideas for your time capsule that will be opened in 2050. Use the following questions to help you.
Tip: Using tone and stress appropriately
In conversation, your tone and stress on certain words help express your ideas and emotions better. For example, you can use a rising tone to check or confirm something
with your partner, even when what you say is not a question. If you stress “wonderful” when saying “It is a wonderful invention.”, it shows you think highly of the invention. highly钦佩地；赞赏地
What would you like to tell people in the future
Imagine that you need to put a technological product in the time capsule. What would you choose Why
What hopes and wishes do you have for the future
Possible answer
A: Let’s begin our letter with a description of the world now to help people in 2050 understand how we live. For example, we’re currently living in an exciting time full of amazing scientific and technological discoveries.
B: Yes! We can mention some important technologies that affect our lives greatly, like the Internet and artificial intelligence. Without them, the smartphone we use today wouldn’t be possible.
A: Good idea! We could put my old smartphone in the capsule for them to see what it looks like and tell them more about it in the letter.
B: They’ll be impressed for sure! Smartphones allow us to do many things from anywhere and at any time: video calling, surfing the Internet, shopping online,and finding our ways with virtual directions用法说明；操作指南；旅行指南.
A: Exactly! I think they’ll be interested to know how smartphones make our lives more convenient and also how advanced they are in our time, especially as a relatively new invention. I wonder if people of the future will still be using smartphones. What do you think
B: Perhaps. Maybe they’ll use some type of smart implant technology. That would be amazing!
im·plant / mplɑ nt/ n.（植入人体中的）移植物，植入物
A: It would be. However, I think we should also mention our current concerns about people relying too much on technology.
B: Right. Then we can conclude our letter with our hopes for the future. We hope that people will have a more balanced relationship with technology.
D. Write a letter to people in 2050. Use your ideas from part C and the information in parts A and B to help you.
Planning your writing
Learning about the structure
When writing a letter to people in the future, you can follow the structure below:
Describe what life is like in your time.
Focus on one technological product and explain how it is changing people’s lives.
Conclude your letter with your hopes and wishes for the future.
Learning about writing techniques
It is a good idea to give specific statements rather than general ones, which makes it easier to get your ideas across. For example:
We are living in a great age. (general)
We are living in an age when the Internet makes it possible for us to stay connected wherever we are. (specific)
general笼统的; 概括性的；大体的；
get sth. across (to sb.)被传达；被理解；把…讲清楚
Checking your writing
Remember to check your writing after you finish and exchange drafts between you and your partner. Pay attention to the following aspects:
Punctuation
Spelling
Grammar
Choice of words
Style (formal/informal)
Structure
Self-review
Are your descriptions specific or general
How can you improve your writing
Peer review
What does your partner think of your descriptions
What suggestions does your partner give for further improvement
Possible answer
Dear friends from the future,
Greetings from the past! We are currently living in an exciting time that is full of amazing discoveries, especially in science and technology. Some especially important technologies that we use today are the Internet and artificial intelligence,without which the smartphone would not be possible. I have placed a typical smartphone in the time capsule for you to see.
typ·ical (of sb/sth)/ t p kl/ 典型的；有代表性的
The smartphone is a relatively new invention, but these days people could hardly live without it. It is extremely important for most people because it makes our lives
more interesting and convenient. We use the smartphone for many things besides messaging and calling, such as surfing the Internet, shopping online, and using virtual directions. I also have a lot of photos on it about my daily life, such as the food I eat, the clothes I wear and the sport I play. I wonder if you still use smartphones in the future or if you instead use some type of smart implant technology!
In the future, I hope that you will have a more balanced life with technology. I sometimes think that we rely too much on it. While I do not want to lose the advantages smartphones and other technologies bring, it would be nice for people to spend a bit less time using them. That is all for now! I hope you enjoyed seeing what life is like in my time!
Yours,
Jessie Chen

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