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Unit 2　Looking into the Future
Discover useful structures
将来进行时
一、概念
将来进行时主要表示将来某一时间正在进行的动作，或表示要在将来某一时间开始，并继续下去的动作。常用来表示礼貌的询问、请求等。
二、将来进行时的形式
将来进行时由“动词be的将来时+现在分词”构成，具体形式见下表：
人称 单数 复数
第一人称 I shall/will be leaving. We shall/will be leaving.
第二人称 You will be leaving. You will be leaving.
第三人称 He/She/It will be leaving. They will be leaving.
三、将来进行时的用法
将来进行时表示在将来某一时间内正在进行的动作。将来进行时有很强的推测性，因此人们往往在以下几种场合中使用它：
1.表示将来某一时间正在进行的动作，一般带状语。
例如：
1) What will you be doing at this time next Monday
下周一的这个时候你将做什么了？
2) When he comes to my house tomorrow, I will be writing the report.
明天他来我家时，我将在写报告。
2.表示现在正在进行的动作，但这个动作会延续到将来。
例如：
1) I wonder if it will still be raining this afternoon.
我想知道今天下午是否还会一直下雨。
2) I think that she will be working on this experiment until next morning.
我想她会一直在做这个实验直到第二天早上。
3.表示预定的将来动作或对将来的预测。
例如：
1) Tomorrow I will be flying to Bombay. 明天我将飞往孟买。
2) After you take the medicine, you will be feeling much better. 吃完药后，你会感觉好很多。
4.表示委婉的请求。
例如：When shall we be meeting again？我们什么时候能再见面？
5.表示原因。
例如：Please come tomorrow afternoon. Tomorrow morning, I’ll be having a meeting.
明天下午快点来。明天早上我将有一个会议。
6.表示结果。
例如：Stop the child or he will be falling over. 快阻止孩子，要不然他会摔跤的。
7.表示对将来的打算（区别于对将来的预测）
例如：My duties will end in July, and I’ll be returning to Beijing.七月我将结束工作，返回北京。Unit 2　Looking into the Future
Reading and Thinking
学习目标
1.To learn about the convenience brought by smart homes in the future.
2.To learn about the discourse structure and language features of an exposition of popular science.
3.To identify the purpose and the intended audience according to the content and linguistic features.
4.To express your opinions on the development of technology.
课堂探究
Part Ⅰ　Skim the text and answer these questions.
1.What is the purpose of the text
2.Who is the intended audience of this text
Part Ⅱ　Analyse the discourse structure.
Part Ⅲ　Scan for details.
Activity 1　Read Paragraph 1 and think over the questions.
(1)Why does the writer start the paragraph with two questions
(2)What does “These kinds of things” refer to
(3)What will be a smart solution
(4)What’s the difference between ordinary homes and smart homes
Activity 2　Read Paragraph 2 to Paragraph 4 and fill in the table below.
In the future, what will smart homes do about...
doors dinners
TVs, computers beds
water pipes, electric wires toilets
lights, favourite music, or TV programmes
Part Ⅳ　Analyse the writing techniques
1.What genre is the text What are its features
2.What writing techniques are used in this text
3.Where can you find this kind of text
Part Ⅴ　Post-reading
Work in groups. Discuss the questions.
1.In what way is the home of tomorrow already the home of today
2.What might be some of the disadvantages of smart homes
Part Ⅵ　在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Have you ever forgotten to lock the door of your house or switch off the TV These kinds of things often happen to us, which can lead 1. ________ problems. However, in the near future, we 2. ________(live) in smart homes that will lock the door and switch off the TV 3. ________(automatic). These smart homes will provide us with a 4. ________ (comfortable) environment.
Your home will learn your daily routine and 5. ________ (preference), so everything will be ready for you when you get home each evening. For example, lights will come on instantly you enter the door along with 6. ________ (you) favourite music. All controls will respond to voice commands, so you just say 7. ________ you want and the home system will obey. Besides, it will give you suggestions on a healthier diet and how 8. ________(sleep) better.
This smart technology 9. ________(be) not a fantasy. Nevertheless, it will take some years 10. ________ most new homes begin to use it.
【参考答案】
Part Ⅰ　
1.The purpose of the text is to introduce and get people excited about the idea of smart homes.
2.Home owners.
Part Ⅱ　
1.General introduction to the advantages of smart homes
2.General statement
3.Supporting details
4.Conclusion
Part Ⅲ　
Activity 1
(1)To introduce the topic.
(2)These kinds of things refer to forgetting to lock the door or switch off the TV or computer.
(3)A smart home.
(4) Ordinary homes
①waste resources
②lead to problems
Smart homes
①keep us secure
②save us energy
③provide a more comfortable environment
Activity 2
In the future, what will smart homes do about...
doors lock the door for us when we are away dinners prepare dinner for us in advance
TVs, computers switch them off when we forget beds record how well we sleep every night and check our body weight;send a warning to our phones and give us suggestions on a healthier diet and how to sleep better
water pipes, electric wires detect the problems and provide us with the relevant information toilets keep constant track of our health and warn us early on if there is something wrong
lights, favourite music, or TV programmes come on the instant we enter the door
Part Ⅳ
1. It is a popular science article.
Features: A brief and eye-catching title; explaining general concepts in a simplified way; emphasising main events; using quotes, metaphors(比喻), analogies(类比) to explain difficult or abstract scientific concepts; listing data or numbers.
2. By means of classification, examples and comparison.
3. It is usually presented in many forms, including books, magazine articles, web pages, etc. This text is more likely from a magazine.
Part Ⅴ
1. Many of the new innovations are already used in some homes today. This is true especially for automatic controls of things such as lights and air conditioners.
2. One disadvantage is that if there is a problem with the system, you may find yourself locked out of the house or unable to turn your TV off or on. Security is another big concern, as strangers may be able to hack into the system to collect information about your life and use that for evil purposes.
Part Ⅵ
1. to 　2. will be living　3. automatically　4. more comfortable　5. preferences　6. your　7. what　8. to sleep　9. is　10. beforeUnit 2　Looking into the Future
Using Language
学习目标
1. To understand interviews that predict future technological life.
2. To talk about the future of work and life with predictive language function projects.
3. To express your own opinions after logically analysing the impact of technology development in the future.
课堂探究
Part Ⅰ　Lead-in
Activity 1　Before you listen, look at the pictures. Think what these pictures show and match the words with the pictures.
　　　　automation
　　　　nanobots
　　　　global warming
　　　　artificial intelligence(AI)
　　　　cloning
Activity 2　Discuss these questions in groups.
(1)How do you think these events or such technology might develop in the future
(2)What challenges might they bring
(3)What opportunities might they bring
Part Ⅱ　The first listening
Listen to a radio interview with Dr Han and Vincent Black giving their predictions about the future, and then fill in the table below.
Name Occupation Prediction
Dr Han
Vincent Black
Part Ⅲ　The second listening
Activity 1　Listen and answer the questions.
(1)What is the name of the radio programme
(2)What is the radio host s concern about smart computers 　
(3)How can this problem be avoided according to Dr Han
Activity 2　Listen to the conversation and fill in the blanks.
(1)With global warming causing 　　　　　　, the sea level rising by many metres is a very 　　　　　　.
(2)I’ve developed a plan by 　　　　　　that borrows many ideas from the giant water lily, a flower that 　　　　　　.
Part Ⅳ　Talking
Activity 1　Work in pairs, and discuss whether Dr Han and Vincent Black s predictions are possible. Why or why not
Activity 2　In groups, brainstorm about the future. Discuss these points.
future events or problems the world might face
future technologies
how these things will change the way we live
the challenges and opportunities these things might bring
Activity 3　Imagine that you have a job that makes you an expert in the future. In pairs, interview each other about your jobs and predictions.
You can use the following useful expressions:
　　　　　　Making predictions
I think/believe/predict that in the future...
My prediction is that...
By 2030, we will...
In the (distant)future there will...
I can imagine/forecast...
I doubt/don t think that...
　　　　　　One challenge will be...
We will have the opportunity to...
We will be doing...
We are going to...
Part Ⅴ　核心素养专练
Imagine that your 50-year-old future self has sent you a letter about your future career. Choose the most interesting future career.
Your letter may include:
·a description of the future career
·the advantages and disadvantages of the career
·the preparations that are (or are not) needed for the career drawings or photos illustrating the career
·a greeting and closing
【参考答案】
Part Ⅰ　
Activity 1　3 2 5 1 4
Activity 2
(1)No doubt, AI will develop to the point where humans and computers will be able to interface effortlessly.
(2)With the development of AI, there may come a time when it becomes a real issue as to whether a computer or machine has in fact achieved consciousness, and whether, as a conscious being, it deserves the same rights as human beings.
(3)AI may help us solve problems that are currently too big and overwhelming for us to solve on our own. For example, complex AI models may be able to use given data to develop a workable solution to global warming.
Part Ⅱ　
Name Occupation Prediction
Dr Han computer scientist Computers will be cleverer than us and can think like humans, but they will do us no harm.
Vincent Black architect People will live in the cities floating above the sea.
Part Ⅲ　
Activity 1
(1)Future Changes.
(2)The host is worried that such computers will be dangerous.
(3)By programming computers not to think in ways that may harm humans.
Activity 2
(1)polar ice to melt; realistic prospect
(2)designing a city; floats on the water
Part Ⅳ　
Activity 1
I think Dr Han s prediction is puters can never be cleverer than us. Because they are programmed by humans.
I think Vincent Black’ s prediction is likely to happen. Because of global warming, the sea level is rising. Some places will be flooded and the land is getting smaller. Hence, it is a good idea to build houses above the sea.
Activity 3
M: Good afternoon, Ms Zhang. Thank you for agreeing to do this interview.
W: I d love to.
M: First, we want to know whether the global warming will threaten our earth in the near future.
W: Well, it seems that global warming is a big challenge now, but I can predict that by 2050, we will be able to decrease the carbon dioxide emission not only because humans already realised the necessity of protecting our climate but also because we will be using the environmental products which can replace the usage of coal and gas.
M: What will the endangered wildlife be like then
W: My prediction is that people will spare no effort to live in harmony with the endangered wildlife. So I don t doubt that the wildlife will be protected well. And we may have the opportunity to enjoy the nature together.
M: Thank you.
Part Ⅴ　
Dear Past Ben,
Hi! I m Ben, your future self! I know that you are really worried about your future career, so I wanted to write this letter to put your mind at rest.
In the future, unfortunately (or should say “fortunately” ), while computers are incredibly smart and can do many things, they still lack creativity. They cannot write novels, paint interesting pictures, or come up with recipes for new and exciting kinds of dishes. And in the future you will be a chef working at a fancy restaurant.
Of course, it won t be the kind of job like chefs have now. You will mix and cook virtual ingredients on a heads-up display while a robot does all the real work for you. Since the system remembers everything for you, if you are satisfied with the new dish you can immediately have the dish added to the restaurant menu so that the kitchen chefbots can cook it for customers.
All in all, you will be happy with your new job, because we both like to eat! So stop worrying. Your future will be great. Trust me!
Best regards,
Future BenUnit 2　Looking into the Future
Writing
写作题目
有一家英语网站正在征集以“Changes caused by technology”为主题的文章,请按以下要求就你认为科技为我们的生活带来了哪些变化写一篇征文。主要内容如下:
1.科技在不断改变我们的生活,我们从中受益匪浅;
2.科技的创新缩短了人与人之间的距离,手机和网络使我们很容易与家人和朋友保持联系;
3.人工智能可以自动为我们做很多事,使我们的生活更方便和舒适;
4.作为学生,我们可以通过网络搜索信息和资源,使学习更有效率;
5.科技已经给我们的生活带来了很多好处,未来会继续改善我们的生活。
思路点拨
主题 科技给我们的生活带来的变化 体裁 说明文
人称 以第三人称和第一人称为主 时态 以一般现在时为主
布局 第一段：简要引出话题“科技给我们的生活带来了变化” 第二段：具体描述科技为我们的生活带来了哪些变化 第三段：文章总结
遣词造句
Ⅰ.用本单元所学单词或短语填空
1.　　　adv.不断地 2.　　　adv.自动地
3.　　　n.创新 4.　　　n.距离
5.　　　adj.相关的 6.　　　adj.可获得的
7.　　　adj.效率高的 8.　　　与……保持联系
9.　　　人工智能 10.　　　从……中获益
Ⅱ.本单元语块、语法运用
1.完成句子
(1)在日常生活中,我们从科技所带来的变化中受益匪浅。
We’re 　　　 　　　 　　　 　　　 the changes caused by technology in our daily life.
(2)首先,科技创新缩短了人与人之间的距离。
To begin with, 　　　　 　　　 　　　　　 　 　　　 shortens the distance between people.
(3)我们可以使用智能手机和互联网很容易地与家人和朋友保持联系。
We can use smartphones and the Internet 　　　 　　　 　　　 　　　 　　　 our family and friends easily.
(4)人工智能可以自动做很多事。这就使得我们的生活更方便和舒适。
　　　　 　　　　 can do a lot automatically. It makes our life more 　　　　 　　　 　　　　.
(5)此外,作为学生,我们可以通过互联网搜索相关的信息和资源,这使得我们的学习更有效。
What’s more, as students, we can 　　　　 　　　 relevant information and resources through the Internet. This makes our study more efficient.
(6)总的来说,现代科技已经给我们的生活带来很多益处。我相信将来它会继续改善我们的生活。
All in all, modern technology 　　　 　　　　 many benefits to our life. I believe that it will keep 　　　　 　　　 　　　 in the future.
2.句式升级
(7)把句(1)改写为含有定语从句的主从复合句
We're benefiting a lot from the changes 　　　 　　　 caused by technology in our daily life.
(8)把句(4)中的两个简单句合并为含有非限制性定语从句的主从复合句
Artificial intelligence can do a lot automatically, 　 　　　 　　　 our life more convenient and comfortable.
(9)把句(5)中的两个句子合并为含有非限制性定语从句的主从复合句
What's more, as students, we can search for relevant information and resources through the Internet, 　　　makes our study more efficient.
(10)用并列连词把句(6)中的两个句子合并为一个并列复合句
All in all, modern technology has brought many benefits to our life, 　　　 I believe that it will keep improving our life in the future.
连句成篇
【参考范文】
Technology is constantly changing our life. We're benefiting a lot from the changes that are caused by technology in our daily life.
To begin with, scientific and technological innovation shortens the distance between people. We can use smartphones and the Internet to keep in touch with our family and friends easily. Besides, artificial intelligence can do a lot automatically, which makes our life more convenient and comfortable. What's more, as students, we can search for relevant information and resources through the Internet, which makes our study more efficient.
All in all, modern technology has brought many benefits to our life, and I believe that it will keep improving our life in the future.
写作积累
1.With the development of science and technology, our life is becoming more and more comfortable. 随着科技的发展,我们的生活变得越来越舒适。
2.Thanks to the advances in medicine, we can enjoy a healthier and longer life than before. 多亏了医学的进步,我们可以享受比以前更健康长寿的生活。
3.However, some people think we depend on technology so much that we are losing something valuable, such as face-to-face communication.然而,有些人认为我们太过依赖科技以至于正在失去某些宝贵的东西,比如面对面的交流。
4.Only if we take advantage of technology properly, can we benefit a lot from it in the future.
只有我们正确地利用科技,将来我们才能从中获益良多。
实战演练
根据以下内容,通过合理的想象,写一篇100词左右的英语短文,展望一下未来的生活。
1.有些人可以到月球上度假而有些人可能在海底生活;
2.所有人都生活在智能家庭中,可以足不出户进行体检;
3.孩子们可以在家通过电脑和互联网接受教育;
4.家家都有机器人,可以为我们做家务。
【参考答案】
Ⅰ.用本单元所学单词或短语填空
1.constantly　2.automatically　3.innovation　4.distance　5.relevant　6.available　7.efficient　8.keep in touch with...　9.artificial intelligence　10.benefit from
Ⅱ.本单元语块、语法运用
1.完成句子
(1)benefiting a lot from　(2)scientific and technological innovation　(3)to keep in touch with　(4)Artificial intelligence; convenient and comfortable　(5)search for　(6)has brought; improving our life
2.句式升级
(7)that are　(8)which makes　(9)which　(10)and
实战演练
One possible version: Life in the Future
Sometimes I dream about what life in the future will be like.
Perhaps, some people will go to the moon for a holiday, while some will live under the sea. Maybe everyone will be living in smart homes, through which we can have an instant medical examination without leaving home. What's more, there is no need for children to go to school every day and they will start learning at home, because there will be more educational programmes on the Internet. Besides, in the future, each family will have robots, so every day what we only need to do is tell them what to do—shopping, sweeping the house and so on.
In a word, I'm optimistic about such a future life and I believe the dream will come true some day.

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