Unit 4 A glimpse of the future Using language 课件（共33张，内嵌音频）2024-2025学年高二英语外研版（2019）选择性必修3
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Unit 4 A glimpse of the future
Using language
To observe the example sentences, find and summarize the form and use of the collective noun as the subject is subject-verb agreement.
To use subject-verb agreement principle to complete discourse activities.
To master the application of subject-predicate agreement in real life.
Learning objectives
client n. 客户，客人，顾客 41
cite v. 引用，引述 41
assess v. 评价，评定 41
bank on 依靠，指望 43
*horizon n. 地平线 43
on the horizon 将要发生 43
*reckon v. 认为，以为 43
cell n. 细胞 43
bound adj. 可能的 43
be bound to 很有可能， 肯定会 43
cycle n. 自行车 43
demand n. 需要，需求 43
Words and expressions
1.client n.
2.cite v.
3.horizon n.
4.reckon v.
5. n.细胞
6. adj.可能的
7. v.评价,评定→ n.评价,评定
8. n.自行车→ v.骑自行车
9. n.需要,需求→ adj.要求高的,费力的
客户,客人,顾客
引用,引述
地平线
认为,以为
cell
bound
assess
assessment
cycle
cycle
demand
demanding
重点词汇
1.have talents for
2.result in
3.take turns to do sth
4.can’t wait to do sth
5.get sth straight
6.look forward to doing sth
7.be likely to do sth
8.feel confident about
对……有天赋
导致
轮流做某事
迫不及待做某事
了解,搞明白
期待做某事
有可能做某事
对……自信
重点短语
9. 即将发生
10. 很有可能,肯定会
11. 即将到来
12. 以……的速度
13. 打算做某事
14. 依靠,指望
15. 由……组成
on the horizon
be bound to
just around the corner
at the speed of
intend to do sth
bank on
be made up of
重点短语
Subject-verb
agreement(2)
主谓一致（2）
Look at the sentences from the reading passage and answer the questions.
a …50 per cent of my time was spent researching new restaurants.
b Every recommendation she gives me is great…
c … almost 50 per cent of US jobs are at risk from automation in the next 20 years.
d …none of us is prepared for the challenges of AI.
1 Why is 50 per cent singular in sentence (a) but plural in sentence (c)
Because in sentence (a), the part “50 per cent” is followed by the uncountable noun “time”, while in sentence (c), the part “50 per cent” is followed by the countable noun “job” in its plural form.
1
Look at the sentences from the reading passage and answer the questions.
a …50 per cent of my time was spent researching new restaurants.
b Every recommendation she gives me is great…
c … almost 50 per cent of US jobs are at risk from automation in the next 20 years.
d …none of us is prepared for the challenges of AI.
2 What are the subjects in sentences (b) and (d)
Are they singular or plural
In sentence (b), the part “Every recommendation” is the subject.
In sentence (d), the part “none of us” is the subject. Both are singular.
1
Now look for more sentences following this rule in the reading passage, and summarise the use of subject-verb agreement in your own words.
More sentences following this rule:
1. The technology you're using and enjoying today is a basic form of AI...
2. Nearly every job is potentially at risk in the long run.
3. I believe most of the value of AI lies in its capacity to analyse and interpret vast amounts of data...
The use of subject-verb agreement:
When a percentage modifies the plural form of a countable noun, the verb should also be used in the plural form. When a percentage modifies an uncountable noun, the verb is singular.
重点语法
主谓一致(二)
1. 表示时间、距离、重量、体积、价格等的复数名词作主语,谓语动词用单数。
I think $500 is a large sum of money for him.
我认为500美元对他来说是一大笔钱。
Ten kilometres is a long distance for him to get there on foot.
对他来说步行十千米到那里是一段很长的距离。
2.分数或百分数作主语,谓语动词根据分数或百分数所指代的名词而定。
Two thirds of his income has been spent on books.
他收入的三分之二用于买书。
Forty percent of the population in that country are still in poverty.
那个国家百分之四十的人口仍然贫困。
Explanation of Grammar
3. “a number of+复数名词” 作主语, 谓语动词用复数; “ the number of + 复数名词” 作主语, 谓语动词用单数。
A number of new products have been successfully produced.
许多新产品已成功生产。
The number of people doing fitness training is on the increase.
参加健身训练的人数在增加。
4. a large quantity of与large quantities of修饰名词作主语时, 谓语动词根据quantity的单复数形式而定。
A large quantity of trees has been planted on either side of the road.
道路两边都种了很多树。
Large quantities of trees have been planted on either side of the road.
道路两边都种了大量的树。
Explanation of Grammar
5. 从句、不定式或动名词作主语时,谓语动词通常用单数。
When the meeting will be held has not been decided yet.
会议什么时候举行还没有定。
Reading in the sun does harm to our eyes.
在阳光下看书对我们的眼睛有害。
6. 主语是what引导的从句,谓语动词的形式根据主语从句表示的意义而定。
What we want is medical equipment.
我们所需要的是医疗设备。
What we want are experienced doctors.
我们需要的是有经验的医生。
Explanation of Grammar
7. 定语从句中,关系代词作主语时,谓语动词的形式与先行词保持一致。
Mr Smith,who is now downstairs,is asking to see you.
史密斯先生现在在楼下,他要见你。
The Smiths,who are now downstairs,are asking to see you.
史密斯一家现在在楼下,他们要见你。
8. many a/more than one+单数可数名词作主语,谓语动词用单数。
9. 当主语后跟with, together with, along with, as well as, but, besides, including等连结的词组时,其谓语动词的单复数跟主语保持一致。
Explanation of Grammar
1. Much time and energy _____(be)was spent developing brilliant solutions.
2. What they provided him (be) a car.
3. Many a student (be) selected to take part in the English competition , and more than one teacher __________
(have) coached them on speaking and writing.
4. Nobody but three students (be) in the laboratory at that time.
was
was
was
has
was
I. 依据主谓一致，给动词填空
Exercises of Grammar
5. The teacher, with 6 girls and 8 boys of her class, (visit) a museum when the earthquake struck.
6. Two fifths of the land in that district (be) covered with trees and grass.
7. With more forests being destroyed , huge quantities of good earth ________________(wash) away each year.
8. He is the only one of the students who (be) a winner of scholarship for three years.
was visiting
is
are being washed
has been
Exercises of Grammar
Ⅱ.单句语法填空
1. Much time and energy was spent ___________(develop) brilliant solutions.
2. They provided him _______a car.
3. Many a student _______(be) selected to take part in the English competition,and more than one teacher ______(have) coached them on speaking and writing.
4. Nobody but three students ______(be) in the laboratory at that time.
developing
with
was
has
was
Exercises of Grammar
5. The teacher,with 6 girls and 8 boys of her class, ____________ (visit) a museum when the earthquake struck.
6. Two fifths of the land in that district _______ (be) covered with trees and grass.
7. With more forests being destroyed,huge quantities of good earth ________________ (wash) away each year.
8. He is the only one of the students who __________ (be) a winner of scholarship for three years.
was visiting
is
are being washed
has been
Exercises of Grammar
Nowadays, some companies offer genetic testing for children’s talents. A large number of clients / has been attracted to it. They are parents, eager to know what talents their children may have in the future. The process is simple. Every child provide / a small sample of blood or body tissue. / These are analysed. Each of the children / are given a report showing their possible talents. A recent example cited on the website is that one of the testing companies compare / the talents of twins Bobby and Benny. Bobby was assessed and his talents was / revealed to be mostly scientific: a 66% chance of success in chemistry and 54% in physics was / shown. Meanwhile, Benny’s highest score / shown to be in an arts subject: the test gave him 68% for literary studies. Is genetic testing reliable Some scientists say that more evidence / are needed.
have
provides
This is
is
compares
were
were
was
is
were
Complete the passage by choosing the singular or plural form.
2
现在，一些公司为孩子们提供基因测试。它吸引了大量的客户。他们是父母，渴望知道他们的孩子将来会有什么才能。这个过程很简单。每个孩子都提供一小部分血液或身体组织样本。对此进行了分析。每个孩子都收到一份报告，显示他们可能的才能。该网站最近引用的一个例子是，一家测试公司比较了双胞胎鲍比和本尼的才能。鲍比接受了评估，发现他的天赋主要是科学方面的：化学的成功率为66%，物理的成功率为54%。与此同时，本尼的最高分显示在一门艺术科目上：文学研究的测试给了他68%的分数。基因检测可靠吗？一些科学家表示，还需要更多的证据。
Three quarters of the surface is made up of land, while the rest is sea, covering 25% of the surface.
Half of the land is covered with trees. Residential area and arable land both account for the same proportion, 20% of the total land. The rest is desert, covering 10% of the total land.
There are three kinds of people. Fifty per cent of the people are original residents, 30% are from Earth and 20% are from other planets.
Three quarters of the surface is made up of land, …
3
Complete the description according to the charts, paying attention to subject-verb agreement.
In the thirtieth century, people will leave Earth to live on another planet. There are no seasons there. To make sure there is enough oxygen, humans will live under a huge glass canopy. Humans get 90 per cent of their nutrition from processed pills, because most of the surface of the planet is covered by rock and plants can't grow there.
4
Describe another planet for the future, paying attention to subject-verb agreement.
The world of tomorrow
Time travel could result in a paradox – an event that contradicts itself. For example, if a person travelled back in time and prevented an event, that event would never have happened; there would therefore be no reason for the person to travel back in time to prevent it.
Did You Know
时间旅行可能会导致一个悖论---一个自相矛盾的事件。例如，如果一个人回到过去并阻止了一件事，那件事就永远不会发生；因此，这个人没有理由回到过去阻止它。
Listen to the conversation and choose its main idea.
1 Time travel is dangerous.
2 Talking to people in the past can change the future.
4 Time travel within your own lifetime should be avoided.
3 Anything you say or do in the past can affect the future.
5
RULE 1 1______________________________
A tourist wants to 2_____________________________________________
because3____________________________________.
The guide told her4________________.
RULE 2 5____________________________________
The guide said that 6_____________________________________________
________________________.
RULE7___________________________________________________
A tourist want to8____________________________________________.
The guide told him not to because 9 _________________________________
______________________________________________.
Listen again and complete the table.
Don’t talk to anybody.
tell her 8-year-old self to buy shares in companies that are profitable today
she wants to become rich
not to do that
Be careful not to break anything.
breaking something could also cause a paradox and change your path through life
Never give anything from our time to someone in the past.
give a present to his father
anything that doesn’t belong to that time
might have an impact on someone and cause a paradox
6
Complete the boxes with the expressions from the conversation.
Amazing!
Wow!
I can’t wait to...
So, what you’re saying is that...
How about...
Imagine how excited...
Expressing excitement Asking for confirmation
That’s OK, isn’t it
Are you serious
Let me get this straight. You mean that...
It’ll be exciting enough to...
Amazing!
Wow!
I can’t wait to...
Imagine how excited...
It’ll be exciting enough to...
So, what you’re saying is that...
How about...
That’s OK, isn’t it
Are you serious
Let me get this straight. You mean that...
7
8
Read the passage and put the expressions in bold into the boxes.
Marian
Besides time travel, we have much to look forward to in the future, thanks to advances in technology. One area that is likely to change dramatically within our lifetimes is medical care. Although I wouldn't bank on patients feeling confident about seeing a robot doctor any time soon, I'm sure that Al doctors are on the horizon. I think it's also fair to say that we can get our hopes up when it comes to finding cures for serious diseases, such as cancer. I reckon that nanorobots that can eliminate cancerous cells are just around the corner. Some of these ideas may sound far ahead of their time, but I'm sure they're bound to happen sooner or later!
玛丽安
除了时间旅行，由于科技的进步，我们对未来有很多期待。在我们有生之年可能发生巨大变化的一个领域是医疗保健。虽然我不会指望病人在短期内对机器人医生有信心，但我确信人工智能医生即将出现。我认为，公平地说，在寻找治疗癌症等严重疾病的方法时，我们可以抱有希望。我认为能够消灭癌细胞的纳米蝙蝠即将问世。其中一些想法可能听起来很超前，但我相信它们迟早会发生！
Expressions about time Expressions about expectation
within our lifetimes
any time soon
on the horizon
around the corner
far ahead of their time
bank on
get our hopes up
bound to happen
8
Read the passage and put the expressions in bold into the boxes.
Expressions about time Expressions about expectation
within our lifetimes (在我们的有生之年) any time soon (在短期内) on the horizon (将要发生) around the corner (即将来临) far ahead of their time (遥遥领先于某人的时代) bank on (依靠，指望)
get our hopes up (使某人充满希望)
bound to happen (肯定会发生)
Who knows in what exciting ways transport will change 1_______________________ Trains that travel at the speed of today’s aeroplanes may sound 2________________________, but scientists are already developing “hyperloop” trains that travel at over 1,000 km per hour. And although we can’t 3_________________ flying cars being the norm 4_________________, there are plans to introduce flying taxis that will be stationed on rooftops around busy cities. Many cities already have elevated cycle paths and I’m sure that these are 5_________________ for many others around the world. As well as faster, safer and more comfortable transport being just 6________________________________, we can also 7________________ about shorter waiting times, with companies intending to provide on-demand services.
within our lifetimes
far ahead of their time
bank on
any time soon
bound to happen
on the horizon / around the corner
get our hopes up
9
Complete the passage with the expressions in Activity 8.
谁知道在我们的有生之年，交通运输会以什么样令人兴奋的方式发生变化呢？以今天飞机的速度行驶的火车可能听起来远远超前于他们的时代，但科学家已经在开发时速超过1000公里的“超级高铁”列车。虽然我们不能指望飞行汽车在短期内成为常态，但还是有人计划引入飞行出租车，这些出租车将驻扎在繁忙城市的屋顶上。许多城市已经有了高架自行车道，我相信世界上许多其他城市也会有这样的道路。除了更快、更安全、更舒适的交通工具即将问世之外，我们也可以对更短的等待时间抱有希望，因为有公司打算提供按需服务。
10
Work in pairs. Talk about another aspect of life in the future using the expressions you have learnt in this section.
Now think about how effectively your partner used these expressions, and what you could learn from him or her.
Show your talent Time!
Please write an article in English about the relationship between robots and AI, paying attention to the use of subject-verb agreement sentences. No more than 150 words.
Homework
The Connection Between Robots and AI
机器人和人工智能
Robots and artificial intelligence (AI) go hand in hand. With AI, robots can learn, change, and do tough jobs well. AI makes robots smarter, and robots help AI get better by being used in real life. Together, they are pushing us forward in areas like medicine, making things, and self-driving cars. As AI grows, robots will too, making our lives better with their teamwork.
Sample
Unit 4 A glimpse of the future
Using language
To observe the example sentences, find and summarize the form and use of the collective noun as the subject is subject-verb agreement.
To use subject-verb agreement principle to complete discourse activities.
To master the application of subject-predicate agreement in real life.
Learning objectives
client n. 客户，客人，顾客 41
cite v. 引用，引述 41
assess v. 评价，评定 41
bank on 依靠，指望 43
*horizon n. 地平线 43
on the horizon 将要发生 43
*reckon v. 认为，以为 43
cell n. 细胞 43
bound adj. 可能的 43
be bound to 很有可能， 肯定会 43
cycle n. 自行车 43
demand n. 需要，需求 43
Words and expressions
1.client n.
2.cite v.
3.horizon n.
4.reckon v.
5. n.细胞
6. adj.可能的
7. v.评价,评定→ n.评价,评定
8. n.自行车→ v.骑自行车
9. n.需要,需求→ adj.要求高的,费力的
客户,客人,顾客
引用,引述
地平线
认为,以为
cell
bound
assess
assessment
cycle
cycle
demand
demanding
重点词汇
1.have talents for
2.result in
3.take turns to do sth
4.can’t wait to do sth
5.get sth straight
6.look forward to doing sth
7.be likely to do sth
8.feel confident about
对……有天赋
导致
轮流做某事
迫不及待做某事
了解,搞明白
期待做某事
有可能做某事
对……自信
重点短语
9. 即将发生
10. 很有可能,肯定会
11. 即将到来
12. 以……的速度
13. 打算做某事
14. 依靠,指望
15. 由……组成
on the horizon
be bound to
just around the corner
at the speed of
intend to do sth
bank on
be made up of
重点短语
Subject-verb
agreement(2)
主谓一致（2）
Look at the sentences from the reading passage and answer the questions.
a …50 per cent of my time was spent researching new restaurants.
b Every recommendation she gives me is great…
c … almost 50 per cent of US jobs are at risk from automation in the next 20 years.
d …none of us is prepared for the challenges of AI.
1 Why is 50 per cent singular in sentence (a) but plural in sentence (c)
Because in sentence (a), the part “50 per cent” is followed by the uncountable noun “time”, while in sentence (c), the part “50 per cent” is followed by the countable noun “job” in its plural form.
1
Look at the sentences from the reading passage and answer the questions.
a …50 per cent of my time was spent researching new restaurants.
b Every recommendation she gives me is great…
c … almost 50 per cent of US jobs are at risk from automation in the next 20 years.
d …none of us is prepared for the challenges of AI.
2 What are the subjects in sentences (b) and (d)
Are they singular or plural
In sentence (b), the part “Every recommendation” is the subject.
In sentence (d), the part “none of us” is the subject. Both are singular.
1
Now look for more sentences following this rule in the reading passage, and summarise the use of subject-verb agreement in your own words.
More sentences following this rule:
1. The technology you're using and enjoying today is a basic form of AI...
2. Nearly every job is potentially at risk in the long run.
3. I believe most of the value of AI lies in its capacity to analyse and interpret vast amounts of data...
The use of subject-verb agreement:
When a percentage modifies the plural form of a countable noun, the verb should also be used in the plural form. When a percentage modifies an uncountable noun, the verb is singular.
重点语法
主谓一致(二)
1. 表示时间、距离、重量、体积、价格等的复数名词作主语,谓语动词用单数。
I think $500 is a large sum of money for him.
我认为500美元对他来说是一大笔钱。
Ten kilometres is a long distance for him to get there on foot.
对他来说步行十千米到那里是一段很长的距离。
2.分数或百分数作主语,谓语动词根据分数或百分数所指代的名词而定。
Two thirds of his income has been spent on books.
他收入的三分之二用于买书。
Forty percent of the population in that country are still in poverty.
那个国家百分之四十的人口仍然贫困。
Explanation of Grammar
3. “a number of+复数名词” 作主语, 谓语动词用复数; “ the number of + 复数名词” 作主语, 谓语动词用单数。
A number of new products have been successfully produced.
许多新产品已成功生产。
The number of people doing fitness training is on the increase.
参加健身训练的人数在增加。
4. a large quantity of与large quantities of修饰名词作主语时, 谓语动词根据quantity的单复数形式而定。
A large quantity of trees has been planted on either side of the road.
道路两边都种了很多树。
Large quantities of trees have been planted on either side of the road.
道路两边都种了大量的树。
Explanation of Grammar
5. 从句、不定式或动名词作主语时,谓语动词通常用单数。
When the meeting will be held has not been decided yet.
会议什么时候举行还没有定。
Reading in the sun does harm to our eyes.
在阳光下看书对我们的眼睛有害。
6. 主语是what引导的从句,谓语动词的形式根据主语从句表示的意义而定。
What we want is medical equipment.
我们所需要的是医疗设备。
What we want are experienced doctors.
我们需要的是有经验的医生。
Explanation of Grammar
7. 定语从句中,关系代词作主语时,谓语动词的形式与先行词保持一致。
Mr Smith,who is now downstairs,is asking to see you.
史密斯先生现在在楼下,他要见你。
The Smiths,who are now downstairs,are asking to see you.
史密斯一家现在在楼下,他们要见你。
8. many a/more than one+单数可数名词作主语,谓语动词用单数。
9. 当主语后跟with, together with, along with, as well as, but, besides, including等连结的词组时,其谓语动词的单复数跟主语保持一致。
Explanation of Grammar
1. Much time and energy _____(be)was spent developing brilliant solutions.
2. What they provided him (be) a car.
3. Many a student (be) selected to take part in the English competition , and more than one teacher __________
(have) coached them on speaking and writing.
4. Nobody but three students (be) in the laboratory at that time.
was
was
was
has
was
I. 依据主谓一致，给动词填空
Exercises of Grammar
5. The teacher, with 6 girls and 8 boys of her class, (visit) a museum when the earthquake struck.
6. Two fifths of the land in that district (be) covered with trees and grass.
7. With more forests being destroyed , huge quantities of good earth ________________(wash) away each year.
8. He is the only one of the students who (be) a winner of scholarship for three years.
was visiting
is
are being washed
has been
Exercises of Grammar
Ⅱ.单句语法填空
1. Much time and energy was spent ___________(develop) brilliant solutions.
2. They provided him _______a car.
3. Many a student _______(be) selected to take part in the English competition,and more than one teacher ______(have) coached them on speaking and writing.
4. Nobody but three students ______(be) in the laboratory at that time.
developing
with
was
has
was
Exercises of Grammar
5. The teacher,with 6 girls and 8 boys of her class, ____________ (visit) a museum when the earthquake struck.
6. Two fifths of the land in that district _______ (be) covered with trees and grass.
7. With more forests being destroyed,huge quantities of good earth ________________ (wash) away each year.
8. He is the only one of the students who __________ (be) a winner of scholarship for three years.
was visiting
is
are being washed
has been
Exercises of Grammar
Nowadays, some companies offer genetic testing for children’s talents. A large number of clients / has been attracted to it. They are parents, eager to know what talents their children may have in the future. The process is simple. Every child provide / a small sample of blood or body tissue. / These are analysed. Each of the children / are given a report showing their possible talents. A recent example cited on the website is that one of the testing companies compare / the talents of twins Bobby and Benny. Bobby was assessed and his talents was / revealed to be mostly scientific: a 66% chance of success in chemistry and 54% in physics was / shown. Meanwhile, Benny’s highest score / shown to be in an arts subject: the test gave him 68% for literary studies. Is genetic testing reliable Some scientists say that more evidence / are needed.
have
provides
This is
is
compares
were
were
was
is
were
Complete the passage by choosing the singular or plural form.
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现在，一些公司为孩子们提供基因测试。它吸引了大量的客户。他们是父母，渴望知道他们的孩子将来会有什么才能。这个过程很简单。每个孩子都提供一小部分血液或身体组织样本。对此进行了分析。每个孩子都收到一份报告，显示他们可能的才能。该网站最近引用的一个例子是，一家测试公司比较了双胞胎鲍比和本尼的才能。鲍比接受了评估，发现他的天赋主要是科学方面的：化学的成功率为66%，物理的成功率为54%。与此同时，本尼的最高分显示在一门艺术科目上：文学研究的测试给了他68%的分数。基因检测可靠吗？一些科学家表示，还需要更多的证据。
Three quarters of the surface is made up of land, while the rest is sea, covering 25% of the surface.
Half of the land is covered with trees. Residential area and arable land both account for the same proportion, 20% of the total land. The rest is desert, covering 10% of the total land.
There are three kinds of people. Fifty per cent of the people are original residents, 30% are from Earth and 20% are from other planets.
Three quarters of the surface is made up of land, …
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Complete the description according to the charts, paying attention to subject-verb agreement.
In the thirtieth century, people will leave Earth to live on another planet. There are no seasons there. To make sure there is enough oxygen, humans will live under a huge glass canopy. Humans get 90 per cent of their nutrition from processed pills, because most of the surface of the planet is covered by rock and plants can't grow there.
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Describe another planet for the future, paying attention to subject-verb agreement.
The world of tomorrow
Time travel could result in a paradox – an event that contradicts itself. For example, if a person travelled back in time and prevented an event, that event would never have happened; there would therefore be no reason for the person to travel back in time to prevent it.
Did You Know
时间旅行可能会导致一个悖论---一个自相矛盾的事件。例如，如果一个人回到过去并阻止了一件事，那件事就永远不会发生；因此，这个人没有理由回到过去阻止它。
Listen to the conversation and choose its main idea.
1 Time travel is dangerous.
2 Talking to people in the past can change the future.
4 Time travel within your own lifetime should be avoided.
3 Anything you say or do in the past can affect the future.
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RULE 1 1______________________________
A tourist wants to 2_____________________________________________
because3____________________________________.
The guide told her4________________.
RULE 2 5____________________________________
The guide said that 6_____________________________________________
________________________.
RULE7___________________________________________________
A tourist want to8____________________________________________.
The guide told him not to because 9 _________________________________
______________________________________________.
Listen again and complete the table.
Don’t talk to anybody.
tell her 8-year-old self to buy shares in companies that are profitable today
she wants to become rich
not to do that
Be careful not to break anything.
breaking something could also cause a paradox and change your path through life
Never give anything from our time to someone in the past.
give a present to his father
anything that doesn’t belong to that time
might have an impact on someone and cause a paradox
6
Complete the boxes with the expressions from the conversation.
Amazing!
Wow!
I can’t wait to...
So, what you’re saying is that...
How about...
Imagine how excited...
Expressing excitement Asking for confirmation
That’s OK, isn’t it
Are you serious
Let me get this straight. You mean that...
It’ll be exciting enough to...
Amazing!
Wow!
I can’t wait to...
Imagine how excited...
It’ll be exciting enough to...
So, what you’re saying is that...
How about...
That’s OK, isn’t it
Are you serious
Let me get this straight. You mean that...
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8
Read the passage and put the expressions in bold into the boxes.
Marian
Besides time travel, we have much to look forward to in the future, thanks to advances in technology. One area that is likely to change dramatically within our lifetimes is medical care. Although I wouldn't bank on patients feeling confident about seeing a robot doctor any time soon, I'm sure that Al doctors are on the horizon. I think it's also fair to say that we can get our hopes up when it comes to finding cures for serious diseases, such as cancer. I reckon that nanorobots that can eliminate cancerous cells are just around the corner. Some of these ideas may sound far ahead of their time, but I'm sure they're bound to happen sooner or later!
玛丽安
除了时间旅行，由于科技的进步，我们对未来有很多期待。在我们有生之年可能发生巨大变化的一个领域是医疗保健。虽然我不会指望病人在短期内对机器人医生有信心，但我确信人工智能医生即将出现。我认为，公平地说，在寻找治疗癌症等严重疾病的方法时，我们可以抱有希望。我认为能够消灭癌细胞的纳米蝙蝠即将问世。其中一些想法可能听起来很超前，但我相信它们迟早会发生！
Expressions about time Expressions about expectation
within our lifetimes
any time soon
on the horizon
around the corner
far ahead of their time
bank on
get our hopes up
bound to happen
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Read the passage and put the expressions in bold into the boxes.
Expressions about time Expressions about expectation
within our lifetimes (在我们的有生之年) any time soon (在短期内) on the horizon (将要发生) around the corner (即将来临) far ahead of their time (遥遥领先于某人的时代) bank on (依靠，指望)
get our hopes up (使某人充满希望)
bound to happen (肯定会发生)
Who knows in what exciting ways transport will change 1_______________________ Trains that travel at the speed of today’s aeroplanes may sound 2________________________, but scientists are already developing “hyperloop” trains that travel at over 1,000 km per hour. And although we can’t 3_________________ flying cars being the norm 4_________________, there are plans to introduce flying taxis that will be stationed on rooftops around busy cities. Many cities already have elevated cycle paths and I’m sure that these are 5_________________ for many others around the world. As well as faster, safer and more comfortable transport being just 6________________________________, we can also 7________________ about shorter waiting times, with companies intending to provide on-demand services.
within our lifetimes
far ahead of their time
bank on
any time soon
bound to happen
on the horizon / around the corner
get our hopes up
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Complete the passage with the expressions in Activity 8.
谁知道在我们的有生之年，交通运输会以什么样令人兴奋的方式发生变化呢？以今天飞机的速度行驶的火车可能听起来远远超前于他们的时代，但科学家已经在开发时速超过1000公里的“超级高铁”列车。虽然我们不能指望飞行汽车在短期内成为常态，但还是有人计划引入飞行出租车，这些出租车将驻扎在繁忙城市的屋顶上。许多城市已经有了高架自行车道，我相信世界上许多其他城市也会有这样的道路。除了更快、更安全、更舒适的交通工具即将问世之外，我们也可以对更短的等待时间抱有希望，因为有公司打算提供按需服务。
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Work in pairs. Talk about another aspect of life in the future using the expressions you have learnt in this section.
Now think about how effectively your partner used these expressions, and what you could learn from him or her.
Show your talent Time!
Please write an article in English about the relationship between robots and AI, paying attention to the use of subject-verb agreement sentences. No more than 150 words.
Homework
The Connection Between Robots and AI
机器人和人工智能
Robots and artificial intelligence (AI) go hand in hand. With AI, robots can learn, change, and do tough jobs well. AI makes robots smarter, and robots help AI get better by being used in real life. Together, they are pushing us forward in areas like medicine, making things, and self-driving cars. As AI grows, robots will too, making our lives better with their teamwork.
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