(共15张PPT)
Unit 2 Looking into the Future
Assessing your progress & Project
Revision
Review the key words.
detect relevant
available artificial
intelligence prediction
luxury prospect
发现
有关的
可获得的
人工的
智能
accurate
absence
rural
emphasis
security
essay
innovation
network
预测,预言
奢华
可能性;前景
精确的
不存在; 缺乏
乡村的
强调;重视
保护措施
文章
创新
网络
Revision
Review the key phrases.
keep in touch (with ...)
in this sense
early on
remote control
switch off/on
daily routine
从这种(某种)意义上来讲
(与)…… 保持联系
在初期;早先
遥控器
关/开(灯、机器等)
日常生活
Review of language points
Complete the dialogues with the correct forms of the words in the box.
(1) A: Why are you so concerned
B: We can’t win the case in the of relevant evidence.
(2) A: It’s difficult to make accurate about the effects on the environment.
B: I couldn’t agree more. We should place more on environmental protection.
(3) A: What are you working on
B: I’m writing an on how to integrate individuals’ values and society’s needs.
luxury prospect essay prediction
rural network absence emphasis
absence
predictions
emphasis
essay
Review of language points
(4) A: How do you find working in your new office
B: It’s great! The office allows users to share files and software, and to use a central printer.
(5) A: I don’t quite understand your choice. What might be the advantages of living in remote areas
B: The of getting a high-paying job is low, but I find it more meaningful to help people there. In addition, I have the of breathing fresh air every day.
network
rural
prospect
luxury
luxury prospect essay prediction
rural network absence emphasis
Review of language points
What aspect of life is mentioned in each dialogue
How will new technologies change these aspects in the future
Think of the questions based on the five dialogues above.
Review of language points
Read an introduction to the Future Library project. Fill in the blanks using the correct forms of the words in the box.
The Future Library is a project by the artist Katie Paterson. It began with the cutting down of trees in a forest north of Oslo, Norway, in 2014. The Future Library Trust _________ wood from these trees to build a special room—the Silent Room—in the Oslo Public Library. In place of the trees that had been cleared, 1,000 new trees were planted.
used
cut down keep use write read
Review of language points
Every year from 2014 until 2114, a different popular author ______________________ one original story, and the librarians _______________________ all the stories in the Silent Room, where visitors can look at them but not read them. In 2114, the organisers _______________________________ the 1,000 trees that were planted back in 2014. They will then use the wood for publishing the 100 books in the Silent Room. So, in 2114, people _______________________ books that were made from trees that are growing right now.
will be writing/will write
will be keeping/will keep
will be cutting down/will cut down
will be reading/will read
cut down keep use write read
Review of language points
When, where, and how did the Future Library project begin
What will be happening to the Future Library in 2114
Why do you think Katie Paterson initiated the Future Library project
What is your attitude towards the Future Library
Think about the questions based on the passage.
Reflecting
Answer the questions based on what you have learned in this unit.
(1) What new advances in technology introduced in this unit interested you
(2) How have your opinions about advances in technology changed because of this unit
(3) What advances in technology would you like to learn more about
(4) Overall, I thought this unit was cool useful so-so difficult.
Project
Write a letter to yourself from the future
1. Imagine that your 50-year-old future self has sent you a letter about your future careen. What would that letter contain
Work in groups. Discuss the questions.
Which careers are you interested in
How might future advances in technology change those careers
What are the advantages and disadvantages of these future careers
How might you best prepare for your future careers
Project
2. Choose the most interesting future career, and write a personal letter to yourself from the future about that 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
Reading
Finish your outline.
Outline A description of the future career
The advantages of the career
The disadvantages of the career
The preparations that are(not) needed for the career
Drawings or photos illustrating the career
A greeting and closing
Assignment
Present your letter in your groups.
Goodbye!