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Unit 7
When Tomorrow Comes
Section B 1a-1e 阅读课
学习目标
/Learning Objectives
understand the predictions about the future based on the interview.
01
identify key information and make inferences from the text.
02
give advice on how to prepare for the future.
03
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Look at the title and answer the questions
1. What does “Tomorrow” mean
The future.
2. Can you guess what the passage talks about
Changes in the future
Challenges in the future
What will the future be like
How can we prepare for the future
Future predictions
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.
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 Al 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 Al. 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.
1. What kind of text is it
An interview.
2. Who is the guest today
Dr. Lu.
/Dr. Lu Xingyuan.
3. What does he do
Chief researcher of the
Future World Research Center.
(未来研究中心首席研究员）
Futurist.
What does a futurist do
Study the future and
make predictions.
Questions& answers
Try to analyse the structure of the interview尝试分析这篇访谈的文章结构
Introduction &Greetings
Closing
Body
What questions does
the host ask
①
Can you tell us how life will be different in 50 years
②
Can you give us some examples
③
What jobs will humans still do in the future
④
Do you think robots will replace humans one day
How will AI change our world
⑤
How can we prepare for the future
⑥
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 robotic 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.
①
②
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.
③
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 refrigerators will know what you need and order food for you when you’re running low.
④
⑤
AI change how we work,study and live.
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.
⑥
1c
Complete the table with the information from the interview.
Guest name
Job
Future prediction about robots:
Dr Lu Xingyuan
chief researcher of the Future World Research Centre & futurist
①
②
Future prediction about jobs in the future:
about AI:
Advice
Just accept change. Keep learning and working hard. Today’s choices will influence your future.
③
④
⑤
⑥
Summary
Questions & answers
Introduction &Greetings
Closing
Body
Robots
AI
Jobs
Interview
1d
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.
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
Discuss the questions.
1e
1. Do you think robots will replace humans one day
Why do you think so
Discuss the questions.
1e
I don’t think robots will replace humans, because we have creativity and emotions.
2. What do you think are the most important qualities that people in the future should develop
Discuss the questions.
1e
I think problem-solving skills are important because we will face new challenges in the future.
3. What do you think we should do to prepare for the future
Discuss the questions.
1e
We should learn about technology because it will be everywhere in the future. Besides, we should be open to new ideas and not be afraid of change.
练
futurist [ fju t r st] n.未来学家
futurist是由名词future加上后缀-ist构成的职业名词。
-ist是职业名词的后缀，表示“...家”
art— artist piano— pianist violin— violinist science— scientist
Futurists make predictions about the future wolrd.
词
讲
例
Let’s learn and take notes
He is an excellent__________(science).
scientist
练
service ['s rv s] n.服务；公共服务
serve v.服务
serve sb. sth.= serve sth. to sb. 为某人提供某物
We will have service robot in the future.
Linda served us some delicious food.
词
讲
例
Let’s learn and take notes
How about the _______(serve）in this hotel？
service
练
challenging ['t l nd ] adj.挑战性的
challenge v.&n. 挑战
take up the challenge 接受挑战
face the challenge 面对挑战
challenge sb. to do sth.挑战某人做某事
I think this job is more challenging than that one.
We should face the challenges bravely.
词
讲
例
Let’s learn and take notes
I think it is __________for me of all the tasks.
A. challenging B. the most challenging C. more challenging
练
creativity [ kri e 't v ti] n.创造力
creativity 为不可数名词
create v.创造 creative adj. 有创造力的
These students are full of creativity.
词
讲
例
Let’s learn and take notes
These boys all have _________ ________（创造性的头脑）
creative minds
练
influence [' nflu ns] v. 影响；对...起作用 n. 影响；作用
influence sb. to do sth. 影响某人去做某事
have an influence on sb.对...有影响
That thing has an important influence on him.
词
讲
例
Let’s learn and take notes
翻译：父母对孩子有很大的影响。
Parents have a great influence on their children.
练
impossible [ m p s bl] adj.不可能的
possible adj.可能的
It’s impossible for me to finish so much homework.
词
讲
例
Let’s learn and take notes
She thinks it’s _________(possible) for people to live on the Mars
because it’s not good for people to live there.
impossible
练
It’s impossible for us to prepare for the future.
It’s +adj.+(for sb.) to do sth. 对某人来说做某事怎么样
It’s difficult for me to learn English.
My mother prepares a big breakfast for me every morning.
句
讲
例
Let’s learn and take notes
翻译：你必须要努力学习为数学考试做准备。
You must study hard to prepare for the math test.
prepare for sth. 为某事做准备
Exercise
1．Mr White was looking for his key ________, but he couldn’t find it ________.
A．somewhere; everywhere B．everywhere; somewhere
C．everywhere; anywhere D．anywhere; anywhere
2．To win the game is a big ________ for them.
A．challenge B．letter C．tool D．problem
3．—David Baker won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
—It is no surprise. I think he is one of ________ chemists (化学家) in the world.
A．the most friendly B．the most creative
C．the most outgoing D．the most emotional
4．They are just little children. It’s ________ for them to finish the hard work.
A．wise B．important C．impossible D．enjoyable
Exercise
5．We will provide the best ________ for you. This means that we will try our best to ________ you.
A．serve; serve B．service; serve C．service; service D．serve; service
6．Nancy can’t go to the party tonight. She has to ________ tomorrow’s program.
A．find out B．look for C．prepare for D．look after
7．The artist has great ________. He can make different changing pictures with sand.
A．education B．change C．relationship D．creativity
8．We should learn to ________ different opinions.
A．accept B．refuse C．change D．receive

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