1、Period 6Theme-based Unit Revision 学案设计 学习目标 1.To master the expressions about advanced technology and express predictions about future city life. 2.To give an accurate account of advantages and disadvantages of future changes in advanced technology,and express your own opinions on those changes. 3.T
2、o debate over the effects of advanced technology,and share how to face new challenges. 课堂探究 Part Checklist Part Group work Work in groups and describe the future city life in your eyes.The following expressions are for reference. Future city life: 1.I think/believe/predict/imagine/forecast that in t
3、he future. Climate; Transportation; Culture Cityscape; Economy; Education; etc. 2.My prediction is that. 3.By 2030,we will/will be doing/are going to/. 4.We will have the opportunity to. 5.In the (distant)future there will. 6.We will be doing. . Part Blank filling Think about some future advances in
4、 technology,and their good changes and bad changes.Do you welcome or reject those changes?Express your own opinions on them.Some expressions about the pros and cons of advances in technology are for reference. 1.确保我们安全 2.节省能源 3.提供一个更加舒服的/便利的居住环境 4.进入节能模式 5.很可能挽救你的生命 6.过更智慧的生活 7.给人们提供许多好处 8.给人们许多关于潜在
5、自然灾害的警告 9.使朋友和家人能够轻松地保持联系 10.使寻找生活中的机会变得更容易 11.技术的进步可能是危险的。 12.允许人们通过社交媒体建立更大的朋友网络 13.从积极的一面看变化 14.你的未来将很美好。 15.提倡一种简单的生活 16.欣赏自然环境 17.污染环境 18.关心奢侈品或者追随富人名人的生活 19.一个可怕的前景 20.更强调努力工作、家庭和社区 21.住在偏远的乡村地区 22.呼吸新鲜空气 23.反对开发无人驾驶汽车的观点 24.停止/抵制接受新技术 PartDebate You probably already know what role science and
6、 technology plays in the development of a nation.While some people believe that science and technology can bring more benefits,some are worried about the bad influence and great potential dangers.How about you?Come and join a debate about the effects of science and technology in our school! Outstand
7、ing ones will be awarded the title “Star of Scientific Technology”.What are you waiting for? Part Self-reflection Build the framework of Unit 2 based on the theme. 单元结语: What will come will eventually come. We may not be so sure about what the future might have in store for us, but what we can do is
8、 to stay positive. Challenges that technologies bring are inevitable, and how to deal with them properly surely deserves our concern. Many say we had better keep moving forward with caution. What do you think? 参考答案 Part Checklist Intelligent Controls:automatic control;advanced appliances;integrated
9、sensors;learn your daily routine and preferences;respond to voice commands Regular Health Checks:check your body weight;record how well you sleep;send a warning to your phone;keep constant track of your health;warn you early on;protect yourself from critical illnesses;get into the best shape of your
10、 life Security:prevent damage from accidents;detect anything abnormal;provide you with the relevant information Transport:driverless cars;personal jet packs Work:an AI designer;a jet pack air traffic controller;a virtual reality headset and microphone Others:Campus:e-books;virtual classrooms;global
11、village Part Group work The answers may vary. Part Blank filling 1.keep us secure 2.save energy 3.provide a more comfortable/convenient environment to live in 4.go into an energy-efficient mode 5.potentially save your life 6.live smarter lives 7.provide people with many benefits 8.give people lots o
12、f warnings about potential natural disasters 9.make it possible for friends and family to keep in touch easily 10.make finding opportunities in life much easier 11.Advances in technology could be dangerous. 12.allow people to make larger networks of friends through using social media 13.look on the
13、positive side of change 14.Your future is going to be great. 15.advocate a simple life 16.appreciate the natural environment 17.pollute the environment 18.care about luxuries or following the lives of the rich and famous 19.a scary prospect 20.place more emphasis on hard work,family and community 21.live in remote rural areas 22.breathe fresh air 23.oppose the idea of developing driverless cars 24.cease/resist accepting new technology Part Debate The answers may wary. Part Self-reflection The answers may vary.
