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Section B ( 1a ~ 1e )
How can we prepare for the future ？
Unit 7
Think and Talk
Today we’re going to learn the section B of Unit 7. First have a look at an interesting title. Based on the
title, can you guess what the
text is mainly about
Think and Talk
Ready for tomorrow
the future
Are you ready for the future
What will the future be like
How can we prepare for the future
What should we do now
Changes in the future
Challenges in the future
Read and Think
What kind of the text is it How do you know that
Who is the guest
What do you know about him
It is an interview.
The guest is Dr. Lu Xingyuan.
He is the chief researcher of the Future World Research Center.
He is a futurist.
host: 主持人
未来研究中心首席研究员
What does “ futurist” mean
It means a person who studys the future and makes predictions.
Read fast and answer questions
Read and Think
What does the interview mainly talk about
What topics do they talk about
How does Dr. Lu support his topics
It mainly talks about how life will be different in 50 years and how to prepare for the future.
They talk about how robots will work in the future .
They talk about the jobs in the future .
They talk about how AI will change our world .
He supports his topics by giving examples.
Read fast and answer questions
They talk about how we prepare for the future .
Read and Think
Read the interview and answer questions
Questions Answers Examples
Can you tell me what the life will be different in 50 years
What jobs will humans still do in the future
Will robots replace humans one day
How will AI change our world
How can we pepare for the future
You’ll see robots working everywhere.
We’ll have service robots. They’ll do almost all our housework. They will also help save lives when disasters and emergencies happen.
Some jobs will disappear.
There will be more challenging jobs.
There will be jobs in the future, such as space pilots and AI experts.
No, they won’t .
AI will not replace humans for things like creativity and emotional intelligence .
It will certainly change how we work, study, and live.
A smart refrigerator will know what you need and order food for you when you’re running low
Just accept change. Keep learning and working hard.
Complete the table with the information from the interview.
1c
Guest name
Job
Future prediction about robots:
about jobs in the future:
about AI:
Advice
futurist
Dr Lu Xingyuan
We’ll see the robots working everywhere.
They’ll do almost all our housework.
They’ll also help save lives when disasters and emergencies happen .
Some jobs today will disappear in the coming years. There will be more challenging jobs in the future, such as space pilots and AI experts.
AI will certainly change how we work, study, and live .
Just accept change. Keep learning and working hard .
Read again and tick the statements that you can infer from the interview
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.






It’s adj. for sb. to do sth.
Let’s learn.
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 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.
be ready for sth.
be ready to do sth.
researcher
= research + er
welcome to sp.
pleasure : n
please : v
pleased : adj
thank you for doing sth
thank you for sth.
futurist: future
be different from
see sb. doing sth.
see sb. do sth
robotic : robot.
make sth. adj
life: pl. lives
emergency: pl. emergencies
Let’s learn.
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.
disappear
= dis + appear
challenging
chanllenge oneself
be instead of
creativity: creative
run low
run out
Let’s learn.
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.
save lives
save time
prepare for sth.
prepare ... for ...
keep doing sth
keep sb. doing sth
choice : choose
influence sb. / sth.
have an influence on sb.
Read again and Think
How many parts are there in the interview
What are they
How do you feel about their conversations
Three
greeting & introduction
talking
thanks
Polite, happy, enthusiastic (热情的) and logical.
Language Points
It's a pleasure to be here.
pleasure :
cn
荣幸
It’s a pleasure to meet you.
-- Thank you .
-- My pleasure.
愉快、乐趣
Reading is a great pleasure to me.
He takes pleasure in helping others.
please :
感叹词 请
v 使...满意/愉悦
It’s difficult to please everyone.
as you please. / please yourself.
pleased :
感到高兴的，满意的
(人的感受）
be pleased to do sth.
be pleased with sb./ sth.
The teacher is pleased with your progress.
We are pleased to call out the winner.
Language Points
Well,you'll see robots working everywhere.
see :
vt see - saw
看见 看到
see sb. doing sth :
看见某人正在做某事(该动作正在进行)
I saw a bus coming.
I saw my grandma cooking breakfast.
see sb. do sth :
看见某人做某事(看见工作的全过程)
I saw my girl draw a picture.
I saw my grandma cook breakfast for us.
类似用法的动词有：hear, watch, notice...
Language Points
There will be more challenging jobs in the future,such as space pilots
and AI experts.
challenging :
adj. 有挑战性的
a challenging project / task / problem
Ving. 挑战
He wanted to show his courage by challening himself.
challenge :
cn. 挑战
The job was a great chanllenge.
We face many challenges, such as climate change.
v. 挑战
challenge sb.to sth / do sth
challenge oneself to do sth
I challenge you to a game of chess.
This peoblem challenges us to find a solution.
She decided to challenge herself to learn a new language in half years.
Language Points
Our creativity and emotional intelligence are important for relationships.
creativity :
un 创造力
The project needs both skill and creativity.
creative :
adj 有创造力的， 有创意的
a creative designer / creative thinking / writing.
create :
v 创造
God created the world .
creator :
cn 创造者，创作者
the creator of the website
creation :
cn 创造物，作品
the chef’s latest creation
Language Points
Our creativity and emotional intelligence are important for relationships.
create (v 创造）
creative (adj.)
creativity (un.)
creator (cn.)
creation (cn.)
1. The _________of a positive learning environment is important.
2. She used her __________to solve the problem in a unique way.
3. He is both the _________ and director of the film.
4. This ___________ cake is a real work of art.
5. We need to _______more opportunities for young people.
creation
creativity
creator
creative
create
Language Points
How can we
How can we prepare for the future
prepare for :
= be ready for
He is busy preparing for the coming maths test.
为...做准备
prepare ... for ... :
为...准备...
I prepared a gift for my mother’s birthday .
We prepared a lot of food for the birthday party .
prepare to do sth :
= be ready to do sth
准备做某事
He prepares to catch the train.
Language Points
Today's choices will influence your future.
influence :
vt 影响
influence sb. / sth.
My maths teacher influenced me deeply .
He always inflences my decision easily.
n 影响
have an influence on sb.
What he said had an influence on me deeply .
Those ffiends are a bad influence on her.
Language Points
It’s impossible for us to prepare for the future.
impossible
adj 不可能的
= im + possible.
It’s impossible to finish so hard task.
It’s adj. (for sb.) to do sth.
对于某人来说，做某事是...
It’s difficult for me to learn English.
It’s easy for us to make cakes .
Discuss the questions.
1e
1. Do you think
robots will
replace humans
one day Why
do you think so
2. What do you think arer the most important qualities that people in the future should develop
3.What do you
think we should
do to prepare
for the future
Discuss the questions.
1e
1. Do you think robots will replace humans one day
Why do you think so
I don’t think robots will replace humans, because robots will never have emotional intelligence and think by themselves.
Discuss the questions.
1e
2. What do you think are the most important qualities that people in the future should develop
I think one of the most important qualities that people should develop is good at learning.
People will be open-minded and creative.
People will accept change and make changes for the future.
Discuss the questions.
1e
3. What do you think we should do to prepare for the future
Keep learning and working hard at school !
We should know what are going on around the world !
We also learn the new technology ,such as robots and AI.
Summary
Host
Guest (Dr Lu)
life in 50 years
examples
jobs
replace humans
AI changes our world
how to prepare
robots will work everywhere
service robots:
do housework, save lives
disappear; challenging jobs: space pilots, AI experts
No: creativity, emotional intelligence
work, study and live;
a smart refrigerator
accept change, keep learning and working hard
Unit 7
Thank you !

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