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(共18张PPT)
Unit 7
When Tomorrow Comes
Section B (1a~1e)
学习目标
1
2
3
To master key words/phrases: guest, researcher, futurist, robotics, industry, disappear, expert, run low(on sth), accept...;
To understand and use futuristic terms (e.g., service robots, AI experts, emotional intelligence) from the interview;
To discuss the current situation, predict the future, and prepare for the future.
Let’s enjoy a video!
Lead in
Look at the title of the interview below. What do you think the interview is about
The interview is likely about ___________________ .
future predictions
Pre-reading
1a
A. Future Jobs Research Lab
B. Robot News Network
C. Grocery Shopping in 50 Years
What would be the name of the program
While-reading
Complete the table with the information from the interview.
Guest name
Job
Future prediction about robots:
about jobs in the future:
about AI:
Advice
Find specific
details about robots, jobs, AI and advice
for the table.
1c
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 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.
Guest name
Job
Check your answers.
Dr. Lu Xingyuan
Chief researcher
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 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.
Future prediction about robots:
about jobs in the future:
about AI:
will do housework, save lives in emergencies
space pilots & AI experts
smart fridges will auto-order food
Advice
accept change, keep learning, today’s choices shape 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.
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.
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.
1d
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.
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 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.






Discuss the questions.
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
1e
No, because humans can think creatively and solve unexpected problems, while robots only follow programs.
Yes, robots might do jobs like making things in factories or sending packages, but not jobs that need people’s special skills and care, like being an artist or a doctor.
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
Creativity, Teamwork, Responsibility(责任感)
Love for Nature, Curiosity, Adaptability(适应力)
3.What do you think we should do to prepare for the future
Start learning new skills today for amazing future jobs!
Protect our planet—it may be the only home now and in the future!
The interview
Interviewer & interviewee
Host & Dr Lu
Opening (Part 1)
Welcome and introduce Dr Lu.
Main body Q&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.
Summary
一、根据汉语提示填写单词。
1. A ___________ (未来学家) studies trends to predict what life will be like in 50 years.
2. In an _________ (灾难), robots can help with rescue missions(任务).
3. Nothing can ___________ (取代) a mother’s love for her child.
4. Mary became a computer __________ (专家) after years of research.
5. Parents have a big ______________ (影响) on their children’s habits.
6. This brand is known for its high _____________ (品质) products.
disaster
replace
expert
influence
quality
futurist
当堂检测
1. 小心！交通信号灯是红色的。现在过马路很危险。等一下。
——谢谢你提醒我。
—Be careful! The traffic light is red. It’s dangerous to cross the street now. Wait a minute.
—________ ________ ________ ___________ me.
2. 一些人担心人工智能可能会在未来接管许多工作。
Some fear that AI might ______ ______ many jobs in the future.
3. 如果你用完纸，明天再买。
If you ______ ______ ______ paper, buy more tomorrow.
4. 我的妈妈为我定了一本书。
My mom ________ a book _____ me a new book online.
二、根据汉语意思完成句子,每空一词。
Thank you for reminding
ordered for
take over
are out of

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