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1、Unit 2 Looking into the FutureUsing Language学习目标1. To understand intennews (hat predict future technological life.2. To talk about the future of work and life with predictive language function projects.3. Tb express your own opinions after logically analysing the impact of technology development in

2、the future.课堂探究Part I Lead-inActivity 1 Before you listen, look al the pictures. Think what these pictures show andmatch (he words with (he pictures.4automationnanobotsglobal warmingartificial intelligence(AI)cloningActivity 2 Discuss these questions in groups.(1 )How do you think these events or su

3、ch technology might develop in the future?(2)What challenges might they bring?(3)What opportunities might they bring?Part II The first listeningListen to a radio interview with Dr Han and Vincent Black giving their predictions about the future, and then fill in the table below.NameOccupation Predict

4、ionDr HanVincent BlackPart III The second listeningActivity 1 Listen and answer (he questions.(1 )What is the name of the radio programme?(2)What is the radio hostCs concern about smart computers?(3)How can this problem be avoided according to Dr Han?Activity 2 Listen to the conversation and fill in

5、 the blanks.(I )With global warming causing , the sea level rising by many metres is a very .Ive developed a plan by that borrows many ideas from the giant water lily, a flower that .Part IV TalkingActivity 1 Work in pairs, and discuss whether Dr Han and Vincent BlackDs predictions arc possible. Why

6、 or why not?Activity 2 In groups, brainstorm about the future. Discuss these points.future events or problems the world might facefuture technologieshow these things will change the way we livethe challenges and opportunities these things might bringActivity 3 Imagine that you have a job that makes

7、you an expert in the future. In pairs, interview each other about your jobs and predictions.You can use the following useful expressions:Making predictionsI (hink/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 doub

8、t/don Jt 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 fut

9、ure career Ihe 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 IActivity 1 3 25 14Activity 2(l)No doubt, AI will develop to the point where humans and computers will b

10、e 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 (

11、hat 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 IINameOccupationPredictionComputers will be cleverer thanDr Hancomputer scientistus and can think like humans,but

12、they will do us no harm.Vincent Black architectPeople will live in the cities floating above the sea.Part IIIActivity 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

13、; realistic prospect(2)designing a city; floats on the waterPart IVActivity 1I think Dr Han s prediction is impossible. Computers can never be cleverer than us. Because they are programmed by humans.I think Vincent Blacks prediction is likely to happen. Because of global warming, the sea level is ri

14、sing. Some places will be flooded and the land is getting smaller. Hence, it is a good idea to build houses above the sea.Activity 3M: Good afternoon, Ms Zhang. Thank you for agreeing to do this inlerview.W: I d love to.M: First, we want to know whether the global warming will threaten our earth in

15、the near future.W: Well, it seems that global warming is a big challenge now, but I can predict that by 2050, wc 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 p

16、roducts 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 Ct doubt that the wildlife will be protected well. And we may have the opportunity to e

17、njoy the nature together.M: Thank you.Part VDear Past Ben,Hi! IDm 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 “fbrtunatcly？)，while computers are incredibly sm

18、art 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 (he future you will be a chef working at a fancy restaurant.Of course, it wonDt be the kind of job like chefs have now. Y

19、ou 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 Ben