外研版（2019）选择性必修二 Unit3 Times change! Developing ideas 课件（共47张PPT）
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Unit 3
Times
change!
Developing ideas
BY MICHELLE
Warm up
Are you familiar with these emojis
Guess what the Chinese idioms are.
夜以继日
灯火辉煌
心惊肉跳
舍我其谁
沉鱼落雁
What is emoji
From Japanese 絵文字 (emoji/えもじ), from 絵 (え, “picture”) + 文字 (もじ, “character”)。
Literally meaning “ picture character”, emojis are small symbols representing ideas, emotions or feelings.
A Brief History of Emoji
Look at the messages and answer the questions.
Which message is easier to understand Which message do you prefer Why
Which way do you use to send messages
Lead in
I prefer sending emojis/text, because I think...
Look at the title and predict the author’s attitude towards emojis.
Pre-reading
The author may be skeptical/doubtful about emojis as a new language.
Skim the passage and match the main idea of each part.
While-reading
Examples of using emojis.
The popularity and development of emojis.
The application of emojis.
Emojis’ future development and the author’s concern.
Para 1~__
Para __~__
Para __~__
Para 8
2
5
3
7
6
Read for details
Read para. 1-2 and answer the question.
What is the meaning of each message
“I’d be running late and would be there soon.”
“OK, don’t rush.”
Read for details
Read para. 3-5 and answer the question.
How popular are emojis
Emojis are used everywhere, from text messages to emails, blogs and other social media networks.
Emojis are becoming an integral component of the language we use to express ourselves.
There are 3000 emojis now.
The Oxford Dictionaries Word of the Year in 2015 was a pictograph.
widely used
tightly integrated
largely expanded
officially approved
The development of emojis
In 1999, there were only 176 simple designs.
(Designed by Shigetaka Kurita栗田穣崇)
Now , there are more than 3000 emojis that expand upon the way in which we communicate.
The popularity of emojis
Due to their popularity, the Oxford Dictionaries Word of the Year in 2015 was , for the first time ever, a pictograph instead of a traditional word.
The Em ji M vie
Read for details
Read para. 6-7 and answer the questions.
What are emoji’s advantages over written language
They add emotional meaning, and are quick and easy to use. Also, they help people express their feelings when they cannot find the appropriate words.
Why some words in some Shakespeare’s plays are replaced with textspeak and emojis
The intention of these adaptations is to make the classics more accessible to young readers.
Read for details
Read para. 8 and answer the questions.
How does the use of emojis divide people
They facilitate the way we communicate and express ourselves.
Because of emojis, people are losing the ability to communicate properly using the written word, or even the spoken word.
What’s the author’s opinion
It’s best that we just enjoy using them.
How does the author develop this text
Examples
Popularity
Definition
advantages & disadvantages
integral component
symbols representing ideas, emotions and feelings
Development
176-3000
add…quick & easy to…
help express…
make classics more accessible…
facilitate the way…
taking away the heart and soul…
losing…using written words…
Choose the author’s purpose in writing the passage and give your reasons.
1 To guide readers to use emojis properly.
2 To discuss the development and influence of emojis.
3 To criticise the increased use of emojis.
4 To entertain readers with examples of how emojis have been used.
The author introduces the topic of emojis through examples, then introduces the origin and development of emojis, and explains the application of emojis in daily life. Finally, the article discusses the future development of emojis. We can see that the author intends to discuss the development and influence of emojis.
Do you think the Shakespeare series with emojis is an effective way to encouage young readers to read the classics Give your reasons.
I don't think so. Just as many people say, these new versions of Shakespeare series have taken away the heart and soul of the classic plays.
What do you think about the way people use emojis
Emojis occasionally used in daily conversation are really vivid and interesting in conveying our feelings. But if we only use emojis to communicate, it sometimes may be very hard for us to understand and it is also a waste of time spending so much time finding proper emojis to express one's feelings.
What lifestyle changes does each reading passage in this unit focus on What is the common message conveyed in both passage
A. The first reading passage focuses on the changes in the way we read. The second reading passage focuses on the changes in the way we communicate.
B. The development of technology promotes the change of lifestyle.
Work in groups. Give a talk about the sentence from the passage.
Post-reading
Read the sentence and decide whether you agree or disagree with it.
Provide three reasons to support your ideas and give evidence for each reason. Make notes.
Do you agree or disagree with it (For example, I disagree with it )
1. It's unconvenient for us to use pictures, especially when people are not good at drawing.
2. Pictures can be confusing when using them.
3. It is extremely difficult to switch the classic works and documents into pictures.
Give your talk to the class.
Language points
Instead of replying with a simple“OK，don’t rush”，I searched for emojis on my phone... 我没有简单地回复“好，别着急”，而是从手机上搜索了几个表情符号……
reply with 以……回复 / 回应
【归纳拓展】
reply to 对……作出回答 / 答复 reply that... 回答说……
make a reply 作出回答 / 答复 make no reply 没有回答 / 答复
◆单句语法填空
(1) If you get a message from somebody you don’t want to chat with from your phone, just reply _______ the word BLOCK.
(2)He never replied _______ any of my letters.
(3) The senator replied _______ he was not in a position to comment.
◆完成句子
(4) I asked her if she had finished her homework, but she __________________ （没有回答）.
with
to
that
made no reply
Language points
When first introduced in Japan in 1999，emojis were limited to 176 simple designs. 1999 年，表情符号首次在日本推出，当时只有176 个简单的图案。
be limited to... 局限于……（to 是介词）
【归纳拓展】
limit...to... 把……限制在……内
go over a limit/go beyond a limit 超过限度
without limit 无限制地
within limits 在合理限度内
set a limit to/on 设定……的限度
◆单句语法填空
(1)Applicants are limited to ___________（apply）for one position.
(2) Some service may be limited ___________ registered members.
(3) In order to save time, he limited his lecture ___________ thirty minutes.
◆完成句子
(4)The teaching of history should not ____________（局限于）dates and figures.
(5)I’ll pay for what you need—________________（在合理限度内）.
applying
to
to
be limited to
within limits
Language points
Now there are more than 3，000 emojis that expand upon the way in which we communicate. 现在我们能使用3 000 多个表情符号来拓宽我们的交流渠道。
expand v.（使）扩大；增加；扩展（业务）
expand（...） into（把……）扩展成……
expand on/upon 详述，进一步说明
【词语辨析】expand，enlarge，extend 与 spread
expand 指范围、体积的扩大、膨胀。
enlarge 指面积、体积的扩大。
extend 指长度、宽度的延伸及时间的延长。
spread 指物种、疾病、思想、文化等的传播、延伸。
◆单句语法填空
(1) The local government has set up a number of technical schools to meet the needs of the rapidly ____________（expand） economy.
(2)The mobile phone industry ____________（expand）greatly over the last decade.
(3) Yuan Longping searched for a way to increase rice harvests without _____________（expand） the fields of the area.
◆完成句子
(4) She mentioned a few ideas, but she didn’t _________________ （详细说明）them.
expanding
has expanded
expanding
expand on/upon
Language points
The intention of these adaptations is to make the classics more accessible to young readers. 这些改编的目的是使经典著作更容易被年轻读者接受。
intention n. 意图，目的；打算
have no intention of doing sth. 无意做某事
have every intention of doing sth. 一心想做某事
with the intention of 怀着……的意图
【归纳拓展】
intend to do sth./doing sth. 打算做某事
intend sb. to do sth. 打算让某人做某事
be intended for 是为……而提供 / 设计的
◆完成句子
(1)I _______________________（不打算改变）my plans just to fit in with his.
(2)I _________________________________（一心想还给她）what I owe her.
(3) He went to Paris ________________________________（打算学习法语）.
◆单句语法填空
(4) ［2020·全国Ⅲ 卷］Understanding her good （intend）, I eat all the food that is provided by Mom with appreciation.
(5) This money is intended _________ the development of the tourist industry.
(6) I don’t intend her _________（see）the painting until it is finished.
have no intention of changing
have every intention of paying her back
with the intention of learning French
intentions
for
to see
Language points
accessible adj. 易懂的；可进入的；可使用的；（人）易接近的
搭配：be accessible to 易懂；可使用；可进入；易接近
【单词积累】
access n. 接触的机会；通路；入口 v. 存取，获取（尤指计算机数据）
have/gain/get access to 有/ 获得/ 得到……的机会（to 是介词）
access the Internet 接入因特网，上网
◆单句语法填空
(1)The source of the river is _____________（access）on foot.
(2)Frank put the medicine in a top drawer to make sure it would not be accessible ____ the kids.
◆完成句子
(3)This made the game __________________ （更容易被……接受）a wider audience.
(4) Can you （上网）on your mobile phone
accessible
to
more accessible to
access the Internet
Language points
As we can see，emojis have a tendency to pop up all over the place. 正如我们所见，表情符号的趋势是变得越来越随处可见。
tendency n. 趋势；倾向
There is a tendency（for sb./sth.） to do sth.（某人 / 某物）有做某事的趋势。
have a tendency to do sth. 倾向于做某事
a tendency to/towards... ……的倾向 / 趋势
【归纳拓展】
tend towards sth. 有……的趋势，倾向于……
tend to do sth. 易于做某事，往往会发生某事
tend（to）sb./sth. 照顾……，照料……
◆单句语法填空
(1)There is no doubt that the earth has a tendency ____________（become）warmer and warmer.
(2) There is a growing tendency for women _______（have） children later in life.
(3) ［2020·全国Ⅱ卷］Higher-income parents tended （have）children play with puzzles more frequently.
◆完成句子
(4)Prices there continue to show ______________________ （上升的趋势）.
(5) ［2020·浙江卷］The lamb had become separated from its mother, so I jumped out of the tractor （照看） it while Don stayed in his seat.
to become
to have
to have
a tendency to go up
to tend to
Writing about a change
Have you seen a Superman film What do you know about him
Superman is a superhero published by DC Comics since 1938. He was from the destroyed planet Krypton and raised as Clark Kent by human foster parents, Martha and Jonathan Kent. As an adult, Superman became the protector of Earth, working at the Daily Planet as Clark Kent alongside his partner and wife Lois Lane. For much of his life, he doesn’t reveal his true identity and powers to anyone, not even his closest friends. In the earlier films, when Clark Kent wanted to transform into Superman, he would step into a phone box and the switch would be complete.
I was watching a superhero film the other day and a thought occurred to me: where does Superman get changed these days In the comics and earlier films, Clark Kent would pop into a phone box to change into his Superman costume. But these days, phone boxes are hard to find. The main reason for this is simply that we don’t need them anymore. Almost everyone these days carries a mobile phone with them. It is certainly more convenient to take out a mobile and make a call at the touch of a button than to press a series of long numbers on a telephone. And anyone who happens to leave their mobile phone at home will still have no use
for a phone box. Why Because they are unlikely to remember the number
they want to call — that’s something that our mobile phones do for us these
days. And even if we could remember a number and needed to call it
urgently, it would still be more convenient to borrow a mobile phone from
someone else than walk around looking for a phone box. So, the phone box
is becoming a thing of the past. Poor Clark Kent will have to find somewhere
else to change!
Lifestyle
Read the passage and answer the questions.
What is the passage mainly about
This passage mainly tells us that phone boxes where Superman used to get changed in the films are hard to find now and gives us the reasons.
Why does the author start the passage by writing about Superman
The author starts by writing about Superman in order to form an instant connection with readers, as everyone is familiar with Superman. It also sets the tone of the passage by introducing some light-hearted humour.
What will disappear in the future according to the passage What is the major reason for this phenomenon
Phone boxes will disappear in the future. The major reason is that almost everyone has a mobile phone and they don’t need phone boxes any more.
What supporting arguments does the author give to make the point convincing
Phone boxes are difficult to find.
It is convenient to take out a mobile and make a call at the touch of a button than to press a series of long numbers.
Remembering others’ telephone numbers is not easy.
It is more convenient to borrow a mobile phone from someone else than walk around looking for a phone box.
Think about something that might disappear in the future and complete the table.
Something that will not be around in the future
Electric Fan
Reasons
Supporting arguments
electric fans are far less effective in cooling a room.
electric fans are often less efficient at the use of space.
The breeze they produce can feel pleasant, it does not lower the overall temperature.
They usually need to be placed on either the floor or a table.
本单元要求写一篇议论文，要求针对“未来有可能失去的东西”这一话题，提出自己的见解和看法，并阐述自己的理由。写作时注意内容上的科学性、表达上的逻辑性、结构上的条理性和语言上的准确性。
审题定调
表达自己的观点应用第一人称，时态应以一般现在时和一般将来时为主。
基本框架
第一部分：阐明观点
第二部分：列举理由和支持性的论据
第三部分：总结并重申自己的观点
常用表达
The reason for…is that…
The reasons for…are as follows. First,… Second,… Last but not least,…
What’s more…/ Furthermore…
Therefore/Thus…
On the one hand,…; on the other hand…
The Electric Fan: a Thing of the Past
The days of keeping cool with electric fans are numbered. In recent years there has been a significant decrease in their use, and their obvious shortcomings compared to air conditioners make their complete disappearance in the near future possible.
Firstly, electric fans are far less effective in cooling a room. While the breeze they produce can feel pleasant, it does not lower the overall temperature. Not only do air conditioners achieve this, but their settings can be adjusted so that they can reach a specific, ideal temperature.
Secondly, electric fans are often less efficient at the use of space, as they usually need to be placed on either the floor or a table, in contrast, air conditioners are usually hung on walls. But what do you think – will the electric fan soon be a thing of the past
Look at the pictures and answer the questions.
1 What can you see in the pictures
2 What changes in our ways of learning do the pictures show
1. What can you see in the pictures
The teachers and students are having a class. The ways of learning is more and more modernized over time.
2. What changes in our ways of learning do the pictures show
The pictures show changes in classroom conditions, teaching tools, ways of interacting and access to resources.
Think about how learning will change in the future and complete the table.
Learning activities Changes
homework
exam
No longer write on the note book.
No paper tests.
Students no longer attend lectures in the classroom.
The teacher’s role may be changed.
classroom
teachers
Prepare a short presentation. Consider the following:
1. the structure of your presentation
2. useful words, expressions and structures
Give your presentation to the class.
Recently I have a discussion about the ways of learning in the future with my friends. When it comes to homework, I think we can finish it online and send it to our teachers at the click of a button. Of course, we can find a lot of information on the Internet. What’s more, in the future, I may finish my homework with the help of AI.
How about the exam in the future The standards and methods of future examinations will be very different from those of today. Online exams may be the main way to take exams. Big data statistical results can be used as a part of the test results.
So, the learning will be a lot different from the present one.
Finish a passage about the TV that will disappear in the future using the information below. Or you can choose something else to finish a passage according to your own ideas.
Something disappears The TV
Reasons We have laptops, computers, smart phones…
…
Supporting arguments TVs take up too much room.
TVs…
THANKS FOR WATCHING
Unit 3
Times
change!
Developing ideas
BY MICHELLE
Warm up
Are you familiar with these emojis
Guess what the Chinese idioms are.
夜以继日
灯火辉煌
心惊肉跳
舍我其谁
沉鱼落雁
What is emoji
From Japanese 絵文字 (emoji/えもじ), from 絵 (え, “picture”) + 文字 (もじ, “character”)。
Literally meaning “ picture character”, emojis are small symbols representing ideas, emotions or feelings.
A Brief History of Emoji
Look at the messages and answer the questions.
Which message is easier to understand Which message do you prefer Why
Which way do you use to send messages
Lead in
I prefer sending emojis/text, because I think...
Look at the title and predict the author’s attitude towards emojis.
Pre-reading
The author may be skeptical/doubtful about emojis as a new language.
Skim the passage and match the main idea of each part.
While-reading
Examples of using emojis.
The popularity and development of emojis.
The application of emojis.
Emojis’ future development and the author’s concern.
Para 1~__
Para __~__
Para __~__
Para 8
2
5
3
7
6
Read for details
Read para. 1-2 and answer the question.
What is the meaning of each message
“I’d be running late and would be there soon.”
“OK, don’t rush.”
Read for details
Read para. 3-5 and answer the question.
How popular are emojis
Emojis are used everywhere, from text messages to emails, blogs and other social media networks.
Emojis are becoming an integral component of the language we use to express ourselves.
There are 3000 emojis now.
The Oxford Dictionaries Word of the Year in 2015 was a pictograph.
widely used
tightly integrated
largely expanded
officially approved
The development of emojis
In 1999, there were only 176 simple designs.
(Designed by Shigetaka Kurita栗田穣崇)
Now , there are more than 3000 emojis that expand upon the way in which we communicate.
The popularity of emojis
Due to their popularity, the Oxford Dictionaries Word of the Year in 2015 was , for the first time ever, a pictograph instead of a traditional word.
The Em ji M vie
Read for details
Read para. 6-7 and answer the questions.
What are emoji’s advantages over written language
They add emotional meaning, and are quick and easy to use. Also, they help people express their feelings when they cannot find the appropriate words.
Why some words in some Shakespeare’s plays are replaced with textspeak and emojis
The intention of these adaptations is to make the classics more accessible to young readers.
Read for details
Read para. 8 and answer the questions.
How does the use of emojis divide people
They facilitate the way we communicate and express ourselves.
Because of emojis, people are losing the ability to communicate properly using the written word, or even the spoken word.
What’s the author’s opinion
It’s best that we just enjoy using them.
How does the author develop this text
Examples
Popularity
Definition
advantages & disadvantages
integral component
symbols representing ideas, emotions and feelings
Development
176-3000
add…quick & easy to…
help express…
make classics more accessible…
facilitate the way…
taking away the heart and soul…
losing…using written words…
Choose the author’s purpose in writing the passage and give your reasons.
1 To guide readers to use emojis properly.
2 To discuss the development and influence of emojis.
3 To criticise the increased use of emojis.
4 To entertain readers with examples of how emojis have been used.
The author introduces the topic of emojis through examples, then introduces the origin and development of emojis, and explains the application of emojis in daily life. Finally, the article discusses the future development of emojis. We can see that the author intends to discuss the development and influence of emojis.
Do you think the Shakespeare series with emojis is an effective way to encouage young readers to read the classics Give your reasons.
I don't think so. Just as many people say, these new versions of Shakespeare series have taken away the heart and soul of the classic plays.
What do you think about the way people use emojis
Emojis occasionally used in daily conversation are really vivid and interesting in conveying our feelings. But if we only use emojis to communicate, it sometimes may be very hard for us to understand and it is also a waste of time spending so much time finding proper emojis to express one's feelings.
What lifestyle changes does each reading passage in this unit focus on What is the common message conveyed in both passage
A. The first reading passage focuses on the changes in the way we read. The second reading passage focuses on the changes in the way we communicate.
B. The development of technology promotes the change of lifestyle.
Work in groups. Give a talk about the sentence from the passage.
Post-reading
Read the sentence and decide whether you agree or disagree with it.
Provide three reasons to support your ideas and give evidence for each reason. Make notes.
Do you agree or disagree with it (For example, I disagree with it )
1. It's unconvenient for us to use pictures, especially when people are not good at drawing.
2. Pictures can be confusing when using them.
3. It is extremely difficult to switch the classic works and documents into pictures.
Give your talk to the class.
Language points
Instead of replying with a simple“OK，don’t rush”，I searched for emojis on my phone... 我没有简单地回复“好，别着急”，而是从手机上搜索了几个表情符号……
reply with 以……回复 / 回应
【归纳拓展】
reply to 对……作出回答 / 答复 reply that... 回答说……
make a reply 作出回答 / 答复 make no reply 没有回答 / 答复
◆单句语法填空
(1) If you get a message from somebody you don’t want to chat with from your phone, just reply _______ the word BLOCK.
(2)He never replied _______ any of my letters.
(3) The senator replied _______ he was not in a position to comment.
◆完成句子
(4) I asked her if she had finished her homework, but she __________________ （没有回答）.
with
to
that
made no reply
Language points
When first introduced in Japan in 1999，emojis were limited to 176 simple designs. 1999 年，表情符号首次在日本推出，当时只有176 个简单的图案。
be limited to... 局限于……（to 是介词）
【归纳拓展】
limit...to... 把……限制在……内
go over a limit/go beyond a limit 超过限度
without limit 无限制地
within limits 在合理限度内
set a limit to/on 设定……的限度
◆单句语法填空
(1)Applicants are limited to ___________（apply）for one position.
(2) Some service may be limited ___________ registered members.
(3) In order to save time, he limited his lecture ___________ thirty minutes.
◆完成句子
(4)The teaching of history should not ____________（局限于）dates and figures.
(5)I’ll pay for what you need—________________（在合理限度内）.
applying
to
to
be limited to
within limits
Language points
Now there are more than 3，000 emojis that expand upon the way in which we communicate. 现在我们能使用3 000 多个表情符号来拓宽我们的交流渠道。
expand v.（使）扩大；增加；扩展（业务）
expand（...） into（把……）扩展成……
expand on/upon 详述，进一步说明
【词语辨析】expand，enlarge，extend 与 spread
expand 指范围、体积的扩大、膨胀。
enlarge 指面积、体积的扩大。
extend 指长度、宽度的延伸及时间的延长。
spread 指物种、疾病、思想、文化等的传播、延伸。
◆单句语法填空
(1) The local government has set up a number of technical schools to meet the needs of the rapidly ____________（expand） economy.
(2)The mobile phone industry ____________（expand）greatly over the last decade.
(3) Yuan Longping searched for a way to increase rice harvests without _____________（expand） the fields of the area.
◆完成句子
(4) She mentioned a few ideas, but she didn’t _________________ （详细说明）them.
expanding
has expanded
expanding
expand on/upon
Language points
The intention of these adaptations is to make the classics more accessible to young readers. 这些改编的目的是使经典著作更容易被年轻读者接受。
intention n. 意图，目的；打算
have no intention of doing sth. 无意做某事
have every intention of doing sth. 一心想做某事
with the intention of 怀着……的意图
【归纳拓展】
intend to do sth./doing sth. 打算做某事
intend sb. to do sth. 打算让某人做某事
be intended for 是为……而提供 / 设计的
◆完成句子
(1)I _______________________（不打算改变）my plans just to fit in with his.
(2)I _________________________________（一心想还给她）what I owe her.
(3) He went to Paris ________________________________（打算学习法语）.
◆单句语法填空
(4) ［2020·全国Ⅲ 卷］Understanding her good （intend）, I eat all the food that is provided by Mom with appreciation.
(5) This money is intended _________ the development of the tourist industry.
(6) I don’t intend her _________（see）the painting until it is finished.
have no intention of changing
have every intention of paying her back
with the intention of learning French
intentions
for
to see
Language points
accessible adj. 易懂的；可进入的；可使用的；（人）易接近的
搭配：be accessible to 易懂；可使用；可进入；易接近
【单词积累】
access n. 接触的机会；通路；入口 v. 存取，获取（尤指计算机数据）
have/gain/get access to 有/ 获得/ 得到……的机会（to 是介词）
access the Internet 接入因特网，上网
◆单句语法填空
(1)The source of the river is _____________（access）on foot.
(2)Frank put the medicine in a top drawer to make sure it would not be accessible ____ the kids.
◆完成句子
(3)This made the game __________________ （更容易被……接受）a wider audience.
(4) Can you （上网）on your mobile phone
accessible
to
more accessible to
access the Internet
Language points
As we can see，emojis have a tendency to pop up all over the place. 正如我们所见，表情符号的趋势是变得越来越随处可见。
tendency n. 趋势；倾向
There is a tendency（for sb./sth.） to do sth.（某人 / 某物）有做某事的趋势。
have a tendency to do sth. 倾向于做某事
a tendency to/towards... ……的倾向 / 趋势
【归纳拓展】
tend towards sth. 有……的趋势，倾向于……
tend to do sth. 易于做某事，往往会发生某事
tend（to）sb./sth. 照顾……，照料……
◆单句语法填空
(1)There is no doubt that the earth has a tendency ____________（become）warmer and warmer.
(2) There is a growing tendency for women _______（have） children later in life.
(3) ［2020·全国Ⅱ卷］Higher-income parents tended （have）children play with puzzles more frequently.
◆完成句子
(4)Prices there continue to show ______________________ （上升的趋势）.
(5) ［2020·浙江卷］The lamb had become separated from its mother, so I jumped out of the tractor （照看） it while Don stayed in his seat.
to become
to have
to have
a tendency to go up
to tend to
Writing about a change
Have you seen a Superman film What do you know about him
Superman is a superhero published by DC Comics since 1938. He was from the destroyed planet Krypton and raised as Clark Kent by human foster parents, Martha and Jonathan Kent. As an adult, Superman became the protector of Earth, working at the Daily Planet as Clark Kent alongside his partner and wife Lois Lane. For much of his life, he doesn’t reveal his true identity and powers to anyone, not even his closest friends. In the earlier films, when Clark Kent wanted to transform into Superman, he would step into a phone box and the switch would be complete.
I was watching a superhero film the other day and a thought occurred to me: where does Superman get changed these days In the comics and earlier films, Clark Kent would pop into a phone box to change into his Superman costume. But these days, phone boxes are hard to find. The main reason for this is simply that we don’t need them anymore. Almost everyone these days carries a mobile phone with them. It is certainly more convenient to take out a mobile and make a call at the touch of a button than to press a series of long numbers on a telephone. And anyone who happens to leave their mobile phone at home will still have no use
for a phone box. Why Because they are unlikely to remember the number
they want to call — that’s something that our mobile phones do for us these
days. And even if we could remember a number and needed to call it
urgently, it would still be more convenient to borrow a mobile phone from
someone else than walk around looking for a phone box. So, the phone box
is becoming a thing of the past. Poor Clark Kent will have to find somewhere
else to change!
Lifestyle
Read the passage and answer the questions.
What is the passage mainly about
This passage mainly tells us that phone boxes where Superman used to get changed in the films are hard to find now and gives us the reasons.
Why does the author start the passage by writing about Superman
The author starts by writing about Superman in order to form an instant connection with readers, as everyone is familiar with Superman. It also sets the tone of the passage by introducing some light-hearted humour.
What will disappear in the future according to the passage What is the major reason for this phenomenon
Phone boxes will disappear in the future. The major reason is that almost everyone has a mobile phone and they don’t need phone boxes any more.
What supporting arguments does the author give to make the point convincing
Phone boxes are difficult to find.
It is convenient to take out a mobile and make a call at the touch of a button than to press a series of long numbers.
Remembering others’ telephone numbers is not easy.
It is more convenient to borrow a mobile phone from someone else than walk around looking for a phone box.
Think about something that might disappear in the future and complete the table.
Something that will not be around in the future
Electric Fan
Reasons
Supporting arguments
electric fans are far less effective in cooling a room.
electric fans are often less efficient at the use of space.
The breeze they produce can feel pleasant, it does not lower the overall temperature.
They usually need to be placed on either the floor or a table.
本单元要求写一篇议论文，要求针对“未来有可能失去的东西”这一话题，提出自己的见解和看法，并阐述自己的理由。写作时注意内容上的科学性、表达上的逻辑性、结构上的条理性和语言上的准确性。
审题定调
表达自己的观点应用第一人称，时态应以一般现在时和一般将来时为主。
基本框架
第一部分：阐明观点
第二部分：列举理由和支持性的论据
第三部分：总结并重申自己的观点
常用表达
The reason for…is that…
The reasons for…are as follows. First,… Second,… Last but not least,…
What’s more…/ Furthermore…
Therefore/Thus…
On the one hand,…; on the other hand…
The Electric Fan: a Thing of the Past
The days of keeping cool with electric fans are numbered. In recent years there has been a significant decrease in their use, and their obvious shortcomings compared to air conditioners make their complete disappearance in the near future possible.
Firstly, electric fans are far less effective in cooling a room. While the breeze they produce can feel pleasant, it does not lower the overall temperature. Not only do air conditioners achieve this, but their settings can be adjusted so that they can reach a specific, ideal temperature.
Secondly, electric fans are often less efficient at the use of space, as they usually need to be placed on either the floor or a table, in contrast, air conditioners are usually hung on walls. But what do you think – will the electric fan soon be a thing of the past
Look at the pictures and answer the questions.
1 What can you see in the pictures
2 What changes in our ways of learning do the pictures show
1. What can you see in the pictures
The teachers and students are having a class. The ways of learning is more and more modernized over time.
2. What changes in our ways of learning do the pictures show
The pictures show changes in classroom conditions, teaching tools, ways of interacting and access to resources.
Think about how learning will change in the future and complete the table.
Learning activities Changes
homework
exam
No longer write on the note book.
No paper tests.
Students no longer attend lectures in the classroom.
The teacher’s role may be changed.
classroom
teachers
Prepare a short presentation. Consider the following:
1. the structure of your presentation
2. useful words, expressions and structures
Give your presentation to the class.
Recently I have a discussion about the ways of learning in the future with my friends. When it comes to homework, I think we can finish it online and send it to our teachers at the click of a button. Of course, we can find a lot of information on the Internet. What’s more, in the future, I may finish my homework with the help of AI.
How about the exam in the future The standards and methods of future examinations will be very different from those of today. Online exams may be the main way to take exams. Big data statistical results can be used as a part of the test results.
So, the learning will be a lot different from the present one.
Finish a passage about the TV that will disappear in the future using the information below. Or you can choose something else to finish a passage according to your own ideas.
Something disappears The TV
Reasons We have laptops, computers, smart phones…
…
Supporting arguments TVs take up too much room.
TVs…
THANKS FOR WATCHING