高中英語(yǔ)高二英語(yǔ)上冊(cè)Unit6-Life-in-the-future(Book-IIA)

1、futureto examine some of the major trends in contemporary society.ReadingOutlineTopicTransportationBusinessHealth & medicineEducation & knowledgeSummaryto predict what life will be like in the future.we can not be sure, but we can hope.更多資源 PRE-READINGScan the text to find out in which paragraph you

2、 can find answers to the questions.How will people shop in the future?How will people travel in the future?What will schools be like in the future?What will the future be like in generals?Para 3Para 2Para 5Para 1、6Explanation 1. One way to catch a glimpse of the future is to examine some of the majo

3、r trends in contemporary society. 了解未來(lái)概況的一種辦法是察看當(dāng)代社會(huì)主要流行趨勢(shì)。 (1) catch a glimpse of sb.意為“瞥見(jiàn), 一見(jiàn)”。如： I caught a glimpse of our new neighbor. 我們的新鄰居我只看過(guò)一眼。 (2) major意為重大的，主要的，指在規(guī)模，數(shù)量，重要性方面超出同類的其他事物。如： John has also played a major part in the improvement of the paper. 約翰在改進(jìn)這份報(bào)紙的工作中也起了較大的作用。 (3) contemp

4、orary用作形容詞，意為“同時(shí)期的”、“當(dāng)代的”，用作名詞，意為“同時(shí)期的人”、“同輩”、“報(bào)刊同業(yè)”。如： contemporary literature 當(dāng)代文學(xué) Keats and Shelley were contemporaries. 濟(jì)慈和雪萊是同代人。未來(lái)的生活對(duì)講做有可能對(duì)未來(lái)發(fā)展做出一些預(yù)測(cè) 窺測(cè)主要趨勢(shì)在當(dāng)代社會(huì) life in the futureIt is possible for sb. to do sth.2. make forecasts about future development3. catch a glimpse of4. major trends5.

5、 in contemporary societyFast reading 1. What are the current trends of transportation? Modern transportation is becoming cleaner, faster and safer.Transportationcurrent trendscleanerfastersafernew technologydevelop new fuels and enginesan amazing 430km/hTo ensure safety, an advanced computer systemH

6、ow is transportation becoming? What do current trends indicate?What are being done to make the transportation cleaner, faster and safer?Para2:TransportationCareful readingCompared with the past, what is the most important thing in future transportation? Why will the maglev train be popular in the fu

7、ture? No pollution is the most important thing.Environmentally friendlyenergy -savingAmazing speed-430 km/hWhy will the maglev train be popular in the future? Controlled by an advanced computer system.Maglev train 1.Use some adjs to describe the maglev train.fastsafefriendlyenergy-savingnoiselessimp

8、ollutable2.which is considered most by the scientists, speed, safety or pollution ? A good example of how transportation is changing is the new maglev train, which is environmentally friendly, energy-saving and travels at an amazing 430 km/h. 公共交通正在改善的一個(gè)很好例子就是磁懸浮列車(chē)，它環(huán)保、節(jié)能而且以每小時(shí)430公里的驚人速度行駛。 (1) 賓語(yǔ)從句

9、可能作動(dòng)詞的賓語(yǔ)或者介詞的賓語(yǔ)。如： It all depends on whether or not shes got the time. 這完全取決于她是否有時(shí)間。(2) 介詞at可以表示“以速度/價(jià)錢(qián)/比率”。如： They sold the beef at a high price. 他們高價(jià)賣(mài)掉牛肉。 (3) 本句涉及到三種構(gòu)詞法： maglev是magnetic和levitation縮寫(xiě)而成，是縮略詞。 transportation (transport), environmentally (environment), friendly (friend) 和amazing (ama

10、ze)是派生詞。 energy-saving 是“n.+ -ing”構(gòu)成的合成形容詞。 3. To ensure safety, the train is controlled by an advanced computersystem. 為了確保安全，火車(chē)是由先進(jìn)的計(jì)算機(jī)系統(tǒng)控制。 ensure強(qiáng)調(diào)肯定、確信某事，意為“確保，保證“常用于ensure sth.或ensure sb. that.中。如： We can ensure that the work shall be done in the right way. 我們可以保證把工作做好。當(dāng)前的趨勢(shì)公共交通新型的磁懸浮列車(chē)環(huán)保 以430

11、公里的驚人時(shí)速保證安全current trendspublic transportationthe new maglev trainenvironmentally friendlyat an amazing 430km/hensure safetyPara3:BusinessOn-line shoppingHow will people do business in the future?2.What has shopping become for people?3.How will people pay for their purchases in the future? 2. How wi

12、ll people mainly do business in the future?whohowadvantagesPeople dont go out.People do go out to shop.online shoppinga pleasant mall instead of a crowded store makes it easier for companies to keep in touch withcombines shopping with funPeople use smart cards instead of cash to pay for their purcha

13、ses.BusinessWhat have many companies and consumers begun doing?2. What is becoming more and more popular?3. How will people shop in the future?shoppingmallSmart cardsOnline shoppingShopping has become a form of _.entertainment smart card instead of cash.mallWhy will people prefer malls ?shopping wit

14、h funshop eatsee filmsdanceHow will people do business in the future?E-commerce, or business done on the Internet.2. What has shopping become for people?A form of entertainment3. How will people pay for their purchases in the future? People will use smart cards, which contain a tiny chip, instead of

15、 cash.Many companies and consumers have already begun reforming the way they do business.the way +定語(yǔ)從句 the way(方法,方式)用作先行詞,關(guān)系代詞可用that, in which或省去 eg: This is the way (that/in which) he did it. 這就是他做事的方式. I dont like _ you speak to her. A. the way B. the way in that C. the way which D. the way of wh

16、ich通常改變方式網(wǎng)上購(gòu)物的好處保持聯(lián)系尋找生活必需品 把結(jié)合在一起as usualreform the way advantages of online shoppingkeep in touch withsearch forbasic goodscombine withHealth and MedicineWhat makes it possible for people to enjoy a longer life?People will pay attention to .People are careful about.Advances in medical science allo

17、w us.New discoveries in and may lead to.Will it be possible for people to be healthier in the future ? People :Scientists & physicians :pay attention tocare about exerciseadvances in discoveries in Advances in medical science have made it possible for us to deal with new diseases like SARS. . People

18、 in the future will live a shorter and unhealthier life.People now are paying no attention to the importance of a healthy diet.Advances in culture allow us to deal with new diseases.With a better understanding of the human body, more diseases can be cured.New discoveries may lead to changes in the w

19、ay diseases are cured and medicines are made.Health & medicineFFFTT1.What will people do in the future? They are careful about what they eat.B. They exercise regularly.C. They can deal with new diseases.D. A, B and CChoose the right answers Health and medicine2.What kind of life will people enjoy in

20、 the future?A. A longer lifeB.A healthier lifeC. active in old ageD. A, B and CPara4:Health and medicine:Fill in the blanks People in the future will be able to enjoya _ and _life and remain _even in old age. People will pay more attention to the _ of a healthy diet and an active life. Some new _suc

21、h as SARS, smallpox have already been _ by new medicine. New _in genetics and biochemistry may lead to _ in the way diseases are _ andmedicines are _.longerhealthieractiveimportancediseasesdefeateddiscoverieschangescuredmade 4. People in the future will be able to enjoy a longer and healthier life a

22、nd remain active even in old age. 將來(lái)人們的壽命會(huì)更長(zhǎng)，身體更健康，甚至在年邁時(shí)保持活力。 本句中remain用作連系動(dòng)詞，意為“保持；仍然是”，后接名詞、形容詞、介詞短語(yǔ)、分詞等作表語(yǔ)。如： The death of the innkeeper still remains a mystery. 客棧老板之死仍然是個(gè)謎。 I asked her a question but she remained silent. 我問(wèn)了她一個(gè)問(wèn)題，但她保持沉默enjoy a longer and healthier life remain active pay more a

23、ttention to exercise regularlydeal with new diseaseslead to更加長(zhǎng)壽健康保持積極的生活更加注重定期運(yùn)動(dòng)治療新的疾病引起Education and Knowledge How will the schools of the future be different from what they are today? How will the way we view learning and knowledge change?There may be more “schools on the air” and “e-schools”.We w

24、ill become lifelong learners. In the future there will be many more “schools on the air” and “e-schools”, which can help us to study whenever and wherever possible.ordinary schoolsclassroom educationyoung studentsschools on the aire-schoolsdistance educationlifelong learnersEducation & knowledgeHow

25、will people study at home in the future ?2. Which of the following proverbs can replace the sentence“Instead of being students only when we are young, we will become lifelong learners.” A. Knowledge is power. B. Its never too old to learn. C. Where there is a will, there is a way. D. No pains , no g

26、ains . by watching educators on TV or computer screenParagraph 5:Education and knowledgeHome study by _Distance education help _ View of learning fromand knowledge _ to _watching educatorson TV or on a computer screenpeople study whenever they have time and wherever they may be being students only w

27、hen we are younglifelong learners In the future, there may be more “schools on the air” and “e-schools”.將來(lái)可能會(huì)有更多的“空中學(xué)校”和“網(wǎng)絡(luò)學(xué)?！?。 (1) on the air意為“用（無(wú)線電、電視）播送”。類似地，by air相當(dāng)于by plane，表示“乘飛機(jī)”；in the air相當(dāng)于in the sky，表示“在空中”；in the open air意為“在野外”、“在戶外”。 (2) e-schools 是electronic-schools的縮寫(xiě)，指的是基于因特網(wǎng)條件下的電

28、子化網(wǎng)絡(luò)學(xué)校。類似地，e-mail電子郵件, e-commerce電子商務(wù), E-zine電子雜志, E-journal電子雜志等。 (2) be well-prepared for意為“為作好準(zhǔn)備”，強(qiáng)調(diào)“已經(jīng)準(zhǔn)備好”這一狀態(tài)，而prepare for則強(qiáng)調(diào)“為做準(zhǔn)備”這一動(dòng)作。如： I prepared the ground for the seeds. 我整理好土地準(zhǔn)備播種。We must be prepared for all contingencies. 我們要作好各種準(zhǔn)備,以防意外。 (3) in store意為“存儲(chǔ)著”、“預(yù)備著”、“必將發(fā)生”。如： Who knows wha

29、t the future will have in store for us? 誰(shuí)知道我們將來(lái)會(huì)怎么樣?大不相同空中學(xué)校遠(yuǎn)程教育成了終生學(xué)習(xí)者確信,肯定實(shí)現(xiàn)為做好準(zhǔn)備未來(lái)的一切即將到來(lái)be quite different fromschools on the airdistance education become lifelong learnersIt is certain thatcome truebe well-prepared forwhatever the future may havein store Fields What will be used? Results Transp

30、ortation BusinessHealth and medicineEducation andknowledge SummaryNew technology ;new fuels and enginesE-commerce;mall; smart cards.Healthy diet ; exercising regularly; advances in medical science.E-schools; distance education Cleaner, faster and safer.Convenient, fun.Enjoy a longer and healthier li

31、fe ; remain activeCan study at home; lifelong learners.ItemsAdvantagesDisadvantagesTransportationSmart cardsOnline shoppingE-schoolsPost-readingItemsAdvantagesDisadvantagesTransportationCleanfast safe. Without pollutionhigh costexpensiveItemsAdvantagesDisadvantagesTrans-portation1. It becomes cleane

32、r, faster and safer.2. Its more convenient to travel.1. It is expensive to travel.2. It may be highly dangerous.ItemsAdvantagesDisadvantagesSmart cards1. It is easier to carry and operate.2. It is convenient to do business.1. You need to remember many secret codes.2. Bank fraud happens easily.3.Viru

33、ses may destroy the card.ItemsAdvantagesDisadvantagesOnline shoppingIts faster and easier to order products(convenient)2. It can save time and labor.1. The products are expensive to buy.2. The quality is not always good.3. Its may not be safe.4.Its may not as much fun as going to a mall.ItemsAdvanta

34、gesDisadvantagesE-schools1. Its rich in learning materials.2. Its open and available any time.3. Dont need to build school.1. They require certain equipment.2. They lack touch with the educators.(no face-to-face interaction)future transportationsmart cardsonline shoppinge-schools advantages disadvan

35、tagesclean, fast, safe, without pollutionhigh cost, expensiveconvenient, safeconvenient saving timeno ensurance of qualityInteresting, convenient, saving timeno face-to-face coachTrue or false1. Public transportation is already well developed in most areas of China.2. Scientists are developing new f

36、uels and engines that are environmentally friendly.3. People can combine shopping with fun in the future.TTTTrue or false5.We will still prefer using cash instead of cards in the future.4. E-commerce will not be so popular as it is not very safe.6. In the future distance education will play an impor

37、tant part.TFFShow your imaginationImagination is more important than knowledge.-Albert EinsteinInstruction: design an object In the year of 2100, the world will totally change with the development of new technologies. Many new inventions will be made. Imagine one day your are taking a time capsule a

38、nd travel in the year of 2100. Describe one new invention you see.ConclusionWhat should we do to make sure we will have a bright future?A bright future cant come of itself. So I think only by working hard can we succeed.We cant predict the future but we can be hopeful for the future. Only those who

39、have a strong will and devote a lot can make great achievements.As a 21th-century student, we should focus our attention on gaining knowledge as well as skills so as to be a qualified citizen for our country. If we learn to accept and appreciate what is new and different. We will be well-prepared fo

40、r whatever the future may have in store.透過(guò)火車(chē)車(chē)窗，我瞥見(jiàn)一座高樓。王先生用手機(jī)和他的老朋友保持聯(lián)系。你應(yīng)多注意你的發(fā)音。我有一些好消息要告訴你。I caught a glimpse of a high building from the window of the train.Mr. Wang keeps in touch with his old friends by cellphone.You should pay more attention to your pronunciation.I have some good news in stor

41、e for you.Translation1. 很難預(yù)測(cè)未來(lái)生活是什么樣子。(predict)2 我們正擔(dān)心我們的夢(mèng)想是否會(huì)變成現(xiàn)實(shí)呢。(come true)3 人們將用智能卡而不是現(xiàn)金來(lái)支付所購(gòu)物品。(purchase)4 你知道e-school是什么意思嗎？(stand for)What life will be in the future is difficult to predict.We are worrying about whether our dreams will come true.To pay for their purchases, people will use sm

42、art cards instead of cash.Do you know what e-school stands for?5 年輕人總是對(duì)時(shí)裝潮流感興趣。(trend)Young people are always interested in the trends of fashion.6 再等一會(huì)兒你看好不好？(vt.+it+adj.+.) 7 我們可以保證把工作做好。(ensure) 8 誰(shuí)知道我們將來(lái)會(huì)怎么樣？(in store)9 我早上在車(chē)站看見(jiàn)梅格了。(catch a glimpse of)10 在這張地圖上， 城鎮(zhèn)是用小紅點(diǎn)標(biāo)的。 (indicate)Do you think

43、 it advisable to wait a little longer?We can ensure that the work shall be done in the right way.Who knows what the future will have in store for us?I caught a glimpse of Mei at the station this morning.In this map, the towns are indicated by a red dot.Right, we write to each other - not _ but now and then. A. regularly B. normally C. absolutely D. actually2. Her answer _ “no” even after we begged her to reconsider our proposal. A. kept B. left C. remained D. continued3. I think my money is enough for my travel-400 in travelers check and 100 in _. A. notes B. money C. cash D. credit4. H