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Pauline
Looking into the Future
Using Language
language points
Xb1 Unit 2
1. predict
【观察思考】
Words such as predict, prediction, and forecast, are also used quite often when making predictions. (教材第18页)
当做出预测时, 像predict、prediction和forecast等词也经常用到。
He predicted that the election result would be close.
他预言选举结果将很接近。
It is impossible to predict what will happen next.
预测接下来发生的事是不可能的。
It is predicted that these areas will continue to have drought for the coming months.
据预测, 在未来几个月里, 这些地区的干旱仍将持续。
Some experts said that the prediction was ridiculous.
一些专家说这种预测是荒谬的。
【探究总结】 (1)predict vt. 预测; 预言; 预料
①predict+(that)/wh-从句 预测/预言……
②___ is predicted that ... 据预测……
(2)prediction n. 预言; 预测
It
【应用实践】 单句语法填空。①It is _________ (predict) that the heavy rain will last for another two hours. ②Who can predict _____ painting styles there will be in the future ③It’s difficult to make accurate _________(predict) about the effects on the environment.
predicted
what
prediction
Para 1.
This morning, I saw the shocking headline: “Passenger Dies When Car Crashes in Driverless Mode”. In the article, various people said that the public should oppose the idea of developing driverless cars. They said that some advances in technology were unnecessary and could even be dangerous. Hence, we should cease accepting technology just because it is new. The newspaper reported that the car company had already apologised for the accident, but the families of the deceased said it was not enough. Nevertheless, the company still claimed that most people would be travelling in driverless cars one day soon.
shocking headline
Driverless Mode
oppose the idea of
cease accepting technology
apologise for the accident
the families of the deceased
claim that
为事故道歉
无人驾驶模式
反对……的想法
停止接受技术
骇人听闻的标题
遇难者家属
声称
短语梳理
【观察思考】
In the article, various people said that the public should oppose the idea of developing driverless cars. (教材第20页)
在这篇报道中, 多位人士表示公众应该反对发展无人驾驶汽车这一想法。
The local residents opposed the government building a chemical plant in their village.　
当地居民反对政府在他们村里建化工厂。
2. oppose
On the other hand, there are those, like George, who are opposed to this view and believe that we should not worry about high levels of carbon dioxide in the air.
另一方面, 还有一些像乔治这样的人, 反对这一观点, 他们认为我们不应该为大气中含有大量的二氧化碳而担忧。
【探究总结】
(1)oppose vt. 反对; 抵制; 阻挠
①oppose (sb) sth 反对(某人) 某事
②oppose (sb) doing sth 反对(某人) 做某事
(2)opposed adj. 强烈反对; 截然不同
be opposed to (doing) sth 反对(做)某事 (to为___词)
介
【应用实践】 单句语法填空。
①However, many parents oppose __________(separate) students into science and art.
②The citizens are strongly opposed to _______(build) a new hall, which may cost lots of money.
③Some people are in favour of the plan, while I am one of those _______ (oppose) to it.
separating
building
opposed
Para 2.
On the one hand, there are many different groups of people around the world who live happily in the absence of new technology. Probably the most well known are the Amish, a group of Christians living in rural America. They do not own or drive cars, watch TV, or use the Internet. They have lived mainly as farmers since the 18th century, and they will probably be living the same way in the distant future. They advocate a simple life with an emphasis on hard work, family, and community. They think that is better than caring about luxuries or following the lives of the rich and famous. It could even be argued that the Amish’s quality of life is better since they live in and appreciate the natural environment rather than living in large, polluted cities.
on the one hand
in the absence of
the most well known are...
live mainly as farmers
in the distant future
advocate a simple life
with an emphasis on
在遥远的未来
在没有......的情况下
最广为人知的是......
主要以务农为生
一方面(引出相矛盾的第一个观点)
倡导一种简单的生活
着重于......; 注重......
短语梳理
care about luxuries
the rich and famous
It could be argued that
quality of life
appreciate the natural environment
生活质量
富豪与名流
可以说......；有人认为......
欣赏/珍视自然环境
关心奢侈品
短语梳理
3. absence
【观察思考】
On the one hand, there are many different groups of people around the world who live happily in the absence of new technology. (教材第20页)
一方面, 世界上有许多不同群体的人, 在没有新技术的情况下依然过着幸福的生活。
In his absence, I swept his bedroom.
趁他不在时, 我打扫了他的卧室。
He was eager to be back after over a week’s absence from school.
他一个多星期没有去学校, 急切地想回去。
Her absence of mind nearly caused an accident.
她的心不在焉差点酿成事故。
Our monitor was absent from school today.
我们的班长今天没来上课。
You look absent-minded.
你看起来心不在焉。
【探究总结】
(1)absence n.[U]不存在; 缺乏 [U, C]缺席; 不在
①___ the absence of (人)不在; (物)不存在; 缺少
②in one’s absence 某人不在时
③absence _____ 缺席; 不在
④absence of mind 心不在焉
(2)absent adj. 不在的; 缺席的
be absent from 缺席……
(3)absent-minded adj. 健忘的; 心不在焉的
from
in
【应用实践】 根据汉语提示完成句子。
①It was ___ _______ __ _____(他的心不在焉) during driving that resulted in the terrible accident.
②I’m writing to apologise to you for ___ _______ _____(缺席) the activity of the English club.
③__ ___ _______ ___(缺乏) any evidence, the police had to let the man go.
his absence of mind
my absence from
In the absence of
Para 3.
On the other hand, new technology has provided people everywhere with many benefits over the years. For example, the latest weather-tracking computer programs give people lots of warnings about potential natural disasters, which saves many lives. Moreover, the Internet has made it possible for friends and family to keep in touch easily even if they are on opposite sides of the world. It has also made finding opportunities in life much easier, as it allows people to make larger networks of friends through using social media.
on the other hand
provide people with many benefits
over the years
for example
the latest weather-tracking computer programs
potential natural disasters
给人们带来许多好处
多年以来
例如
另一方面(引出相矛盾的第二个观点)
最新的天气追踪计算机程序
潜在的自然灾害
短语梳理
keep in touch
even if
be on opposite sides of the world
find opportunities in life
allow people to make larger networks of friends
use social media
即使；尽管
在世界两端
寻找生活中的机遇
保持联系
使人们扩大了朋友圈
使用社交媒体
短语梳理
4. make的复合结构
【观察思考】 Moreover, the Internet has made it possible for friends and family to keep in touch easily even if they are on opposite sides of the world. (教材第20页)此外, 互联网使朋友和家人即使天各一方也能轻松保持联系。
Children should make it a rule to wash hands before meals.
孩子们应当有一个规矩, 就是用餐前要洗手。
【探究总结】
(1)“make it+adj./n.+(for sb) to do” 是一个固定句式, 属于make的复合结构。在该结构中, it作形式宾语, 真正的宾语是后面的动词不定式, 其中形容词或名词作宾语补足语。常用的结构还有: make+__+adj./n.+that从句。
(2)常用于这种句型的动词还有think、 consider、 find、 feel等。
【应用实践】
根据汉语意思完成英语句子。
①这就产生了连锁反应, 使生命的发展成为可能。
This produced a chain reaction, which _____ __ _______ ____ life to develop.
②苏珊清楚地跟我表明她希望为自己创造新的生活。
Susan _____ __ _____ __ ___ that she wished to make a new life for herself.
it
made it possible for
made it clear to me
Para 4.
Personally, I have benefited quite a lot from technological advances. I found my career as an AI designer through a social media network. My health monitor, which I wear all the time, has also helped me get into the best shape of my life. Of course, when new technology changes the way we live, it can be a scary prospect. Nevertheless, I will always look on the positive side of change and accept it rather than resist it.
benefit quite a lot from
health monitor
get into the best shape of my life
look on the positive side of
accept it rather than resist it
健康监测器
达到我一生中最好的身体状况
从......中获益良多
看到......积极的一面
短语梳理
接受它而非抗拒它
5. resist
【观察思考】 Nevertheless, I will always look on the positive side of change and accept it rather than resist it. (教材第20页)然而, 我将始终着眼于变革的积极一面, 接受变革, 而不是抗拒变革。 He found it hard to resist watching the movie. 他发现忍住不看这部影片很难。 He couldn’t resist showing off his new car. 他忍不住炫耀起了他的新车。 Generally speaking, there is no resistance to the idea. 一般来说, 没有人会反对这个观点。
【探究总结】(1)resist vi.& vt. 抵制, 阻挡; 反抗, 抵抗; 忍住; 抵挡(通常用于否定句)①resist sth 抑制某事; 反抗某事②resist doing sth __________③can’t resist doing sth _____________
(2)resistance n. 抵制; 反对; 抗拒
抵制做某事
忍不住做某事
【应用实践】 单句语法填空。
①The coat looked very nice and it happened to be 40% off, so I couldn’t resist _______(buy) it.
②To gain further development, the firm had to overcome its _________(resist) to new technology.
③The bank strongly resisted _______(cut) interest rates.
resistance
cutting
buying
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