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U4 Digital life
Developing ideas
(Reading for writing Period 1)
Have you ever thought about the future school
1
2
1. What are the differences between them
Study in a classroom.
Write on a blackboard.
Use books to learn.
Study online.
Write on a screen.
Use machines to learn.
2. Which kind of school do you like better
Lead-in
Two kinds of school
Margie,2157
1. What can you see in the picture
a machine / a computer
a paper book
2. What is the girl doing
What might the passage be about
Pre-reading
a real book
have classes
play in the playground
She is looking at a screen.
2.How many parts can we divide this passage into
3.What is each part about
Fast-reading
1.What kind of text is it
the name of the book
the writer
Margie’s school
Margie’s thoughts
science fiction
(科幻小说)
Tommy’s discovery
What might the passage be about
Read and complete the mindmap.
The fun they had
Tommy’s discovery
Margie’s school
Margie’s thoughts
Tommy found an old 1________. It was about an old kind of 2_________.
Margie’s 3________ was right next to her bedroom.
Her teacher was a 4_________.
The students must have 5________ school in the old days.
book
school
classroom
machine
loved
1 In her diary, on 17 May 2157, Margie wrote: "Today, Tommy found a
real book!”
2 It was a very old book. They turned the old, yellow pages. It was strange to read the words. They stood still on the pages, instead of moving across a screen.
Read for details.
1. Who found the real book
Tommy found the real book.
2. What was the book like
The book was very old. It had old and yellow pages. The words stood still on the pages.
About the real book
3 “What a waste!” said Tommy. “When you finish the book, you just throw it away, I guess. Our television screen must have a million books on it!
I wouldn’t throw it away.”
4 Margie asked, “What’s the book about "
5 “School.”
Read for details.
3. What did Margie and Tommy think of the book
They thought it was strange to read the words from the old book. Tommy thought it was a waste because one would throw it away when finishing reading it.
4. What was the book about
The book was about school.
About the real book
6 “Why would anyone write about school ”
7 “Because it’s an old kind of school, from hundreds of years ago. They had a teacher, but it was a person. There was a special building, and all the kids and teachers went there.”
Read for details.
1. Why did the writer of the book write about school
Because it was an old kind of school, from hundreds of years ago.
About the school
8 Margie wanted to read about those funny schools. But her mother called, “Margie! School!”
9 Margie’s classroom was right next to her bedroom. Her teacher was a machine. It was on and waiting for her. The screen was lit up. The machine said: “Today’s lesson is on maths. Please put yesterday’s homework in the opening.”
Read for details.
2. What was Margie’s school like
Margie’s classroom was right next to her bedroom. And her teacher was a machine.
About the school
10 Margie did so sadly. She was thinking about the old schools. All the kids from the neighbourhood came, and laughed and shouted in the playground. They sat together in the classroom, and went home together after school.
11 And the teachers were people...
12 Margie was thinking about how the students must have loved school in the old days. She was thinking about the fun they had.
Read for details.
3. What were Margie’s thoughts about the old schools
She thought the old schools were a lot of fun because the students could study and play together and the teachers were people.
About the school
Retell the passage according to the table.
Tommy.
The book was very old...
They thought it was strange to read the words...
School.
Because it was an old kind of school...
Margie’s classroom was right next to her bedroom..
She thought the old schools were a lot of fun...
1In her diary, on 17 May 2157, Margie wrote:“Today, Tommy found a real book!”
2 It was a very old book. They turned the old, yellow pages. It was strange to read the words. They stood still on the pages, instead of moving across a screen.
3“What a waste!" said Tommy.“When you finish the book, you just throw it away, I guess. Our television screen must have a million books on it! I wouldn't throw it away.
in年in月in季节、on加具体某一天，at加具体时辰
turn into 转换到
it is/was+adj. (for sb.)to do sth.
instead of 代替而不是
throw （it/them）away,扔掉
throw down 扔下
电视屏幕
4 Margie asked, “What's the book about
5“School.”
6 “Why would anyone write about school "
7 “Because it's an old kind of school, from hundreds of years ago. They had a teacher, but it was a person. There was a special building, and all the kids and teachers went there.
8 Margie wanted to read about those funny schools. But her mother called, “Margie! School!”
what’s...about ...是关于什么的？
write about 写关于。。。的内容
many kinds of 很多种类的
成百上千的
阅读关于。。。的内容
9 Margie's classroom was right next to her bedroom. Her teacher was a machine. It was on and waiting for her. The screen was lit up. The machine said:“Today's lesson is on maths. Please put yesterday's homework in the opening.
10 Margie did so sadly. She was thinking about the old schools. All the kids from the neighborhood came,and laughed and shouted in the playground. They sat together in the classroom, and went home together after school.
next to 在。。。的旁边
wait for sth./sb.等某物、某人
light up照亮；（脸上或眼中）流露出喜悦
关于。。。有关。。。
考虑
shout at 大喊大叫
11 And the teachers were people.
12 Margie was thinking about how the students must have loved school in the old days. She was thinking about the fun they had.
Adaptation from "The Fun They Had" by lsaac Asimov
must have done
一定做过
很久之前
阿西莫夫
The fun they had Shopping
Tommy’s discovery
Margie’s school
Margie’s thoughts
Work in groups.
Retell
Tommy found a real book.It was very old and had old and yellow pages. The words stood still on the pages. They thought it was strange to read the words from the old book. Tommy thought it was a waste because one would throw it away when finishing reading it.The book was about school.
Margie’s classroom was right next to her bedroom.Her teacher was a machine.
She thought the old schools were a lot of fun because the students could study and play together , and the teachers were teachers.The students must have loved school in the old days.
Answer the questions.
1. How might Margie feel when she saw a “real book”
She might feel excited.
2. Were the children familiar with “real books” How can you tell
No, they weren’t familiar with “real books”. They thought it was strange to read the words because they stood still on the pages, instead of moving across a screen.
Think and share.
1. Do you want to go to a school like Margie’s Why or why not
Yes and no. I think it would be convenient to study at home. I could spend more time learning difficult subjects. However, I would miss my classmates and teachers.
Think and share.
2. What do you think schools will be like in 50 years
I think schools will use lots of technology. Students will use both screens and books and they will watch videos to learn. Sometimes, they may study at home and there may be robot teachers to guide them.
Learning to think
To make smart predictions about future schools, you need to consider the development of technology and social changes.
Think and share.
What aspects of future digital life can we talk about
hobby
friend
payment
communication
learning
...
(give some examples from at least three aspects(方面))
What do you think life will be like in 50 years
learning
friend
vehicle
colthing
hobby
...teach us to...
...choose...to be...
...allow...to...
...let...try to experience...
The self-driving car will allow us to drive easily.
...tell...to choose...
Self-Driving Cars
Virtual Reality glasses
Deep-thinking
I think this change will be good/bad for people.
Because…
What do you think life will be like in 50 years
colorful
convenient
feel lonely
be less healthy
Deep-thinking
make life easier
save time
get lost in
have sore eyes
get a pain in the neck/ shoulders
Why
However
Every coin has two sides.
So we should use digital technology_______.
wisely
In general, life will be ...
(give some examples from at least three aspects)
I think this change will be good/bad for people because…
However, ...
So we should...
learning
friend
vehicle
clothing
hobby
...teach us to...
...choose...to be...
...allow...to...
...let...try to experience...
eg.The self-driving car will allow us to drive easily.
Group work(Make a report)
...tell...to choose...
colorful
convenient
make life easier
save time
lonely
less healthy
get lost in
have sore eyes
get a pain in the neck/shoulders
What do you think life will be like in 50 years
Sample
People's digital life in 50 years' time
In general, life will become far more digital in 50 years. Technology will blend seamlessly into daily routines, making the physical and virtual worlds almost indistinguishable.
Homes will be fully automated, with AI managing everything from meals to health checks. Education will rely on holographic teachers and VR classrooms, while work will happen in immersive virtual offices. Social interactions may shift to lifelike avatars in digital spaces, reducing
Sample
face-to-face contact. Even leisure activities—like travel or concerts—could be experienced through hyper-realistic simulations.
While this digital future offers convenience and limitless possibilities, it also brings risks. Over-reliance on technology might weaken human connections and creativity. Striking a balance will be key—embracing progress without losing what makes us truly human. Ultimately, whether this change is good or bad depends on how wisely we use it.
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