1、Unit 4 Living with technologyIntegrated skills 1Making a time capsuleListeningListen to the talk and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). Circle the incorrect information in the false statements and correct it in the blanks.1. In a “letter to the future”, the writer mig
2、ht describe his or her hopes and worries for future generations. 2. The time capsule associated with Steve Jobs was 15 feet long.3. The 1983 time capsule was intended to be buried for 30 years.4. The maker of the 2008 time capsule was worried that the Earth might suffer a terrible disaster. A1Fwishe
3、sTF13F17Purpose of a time capsuleTo provide a picture of (1) _ at the tme it was created Things to be put in a time capsule Almost anything A “letter to the future”Famous time capsules In 1983, Steve Jobs donated (2) _ from his computer to be put in a time capsule, which was opened in (3) _. A time
4、capsule was launched to (4) _ in 2008. It contains a list of humanitys most important achievements and personal messages, as well as copies of the (5) _ of famous people like Stephen Hawking.ListeningA2what life was likethe mouse2013 the International Space StationDNABReadingPart 1 (Para.1):Part 2 (
5、Para.2): Part 3 (Para.34): A brief introduction to the 1939 time capsuleThe objects contained in the time capsuleAlbert Einsteins message for future generationsRead an introduction to the time capsule again and answer the following questions.BReading1. What were the purpose and contents of the 1939
6、time capsule?Answer: Para 22. What was Einsteins message to future generations about? Why do you think he wrote the message with mixed feelings?ReadingSpeakingPair discussionpay attention to one thing:u s i n g t o n e a n n d s t r e s s appropriately1. structureWriting Describe what life is like i
7、n your time. You can choose one technological product and explain how it is changing peoples lives. Conclude your letter with your hopes and wishes for the future.2. What writing techniques can be used in a letter to people in the future?Writing give specific statements rather than general oneFor ex
8、ample:We are living in a great age. (general)We are living in a great age when the Internet makes it possible for us to stay connected wherever we are. (specific)WritingWriting TaskPlease write a letter to people in 2050 with the help of the ideas from Parts A, B and C and refer to the criteria for
9、assessment.一一、根据、根据句意并结合首字母或汉语提示写单词句意并结合首字母或汉语提示写单词1. Like most female athletes, she was lean and m_. 2. I have been used to h_ the important passages in yellow.3. Dad c_ our phone conversation with the words, “Richard, I love you.”4. As you know, Im still b_ in books at the school you are so famili
10、ar with.5. Nobody doubts that ancient Greece was a f_ of wisdom and philosophy.uscularighlightingoncludeduriedountain6. There was already a _(种子) of doubt in her mind at that time.7. My studies were devoted almost entirely to _(当代的) literature.8. In my opinion, the decision to finish the project ahe
11、ad of time is _(合乎情理的)9. What surprises us is that the region produces over 50% of the countrys _(小麦)10. The US will need a three-to-one _(优势) in forces to be sure of a successful attack.seedcontemporaryjustifiedwheatsuperiority二二、在、在空白处填入空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式1. Some people say th
12、at classical music is associated only _ old people.2. These _(technology) developments were hardly imaginable 30 years ago.3. Many scientists are worried that the earth might suffer _ terrible disaster soon.4. My friend showed me around the town, _ was very kind of him.5. Massage is used to relax mu
13、scles, _(relief) stress and improve circulation.6. Our knowledge of the disease has advanced _(considerable) over recent years.7. We are looking forward to the product _(design) as soon as possible.8. Many people want to know how we can best serve the needs of future _(generation)withtechnologicala
14、whichrelieveconsiderablybeing designedgenerations二二、在、在空白处填入空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式1. Some people say that classical music is associated only _ old people.2. These _(technology) developments were hardly imaginable 30 years ago.3. Many scientists are worried that the earth might suff
15、er _ terrible disaster soon.4. My friend showed me around the town, _ was very kind of him.withtechnologicala which三三、根据、根据汉语提示完成句子汉语提示完成句子1. His visit _ _ _ strengthen ties between the two countries.他此次访问旨在增进两国间的关系。2. No one can tell what will happen _ _ _.没人能说准将来会发生什么事。3. I bought a magazine yeste
16、rday, the cover _ _ was pink. 我昨天买了本杂志，它的封面是粉红色的。4. He is a knowledgeable professor, who can solve the problem _ _ _.他是个知识渊博的教授，能毫不费力地解决那个问题。5. Make sure that as you go from interview to interview, you are getting _ _ _ answers.当你从一个采访到另一个采访时，一定要确保你得到各种各样的答案。is intended toin the futureof whichwithoutany difficultya variety of
