1、Unit 4 Living with technologyReading (II)1.1.选择做某事选择做某事2.2.（建）空中楼阁；空想，幻想（建）空中楼阁；空想，幻想3.3.实现，成真；成为现实实现，成真；成为现实4.4.从基础层面来讲从基础层面来讲5.5.有能力做某事；能够做某事有能力做某事；能够做某事6.6.调节；调整以适应调节；调整以适应7.7.执行任务执行任务8.8.提出（观点提出（观点. .建议建议. .方法等）方法等）have the option of doing/to do sth.Step 1 Phrases(build) castles in the aircome t
2、rueat the basic levelbe capable of doing sth.adjust to perform taskput forward9.9.使某人能够做某事使某人能够做某事10.10.有能力做某事有能力做某事11.11.海量的海量的12.12.使某事成为现实使某事成为现实13.13.有能力做某事；能够做某事有能力做某事；能够做某事14.14.在在方面；在方面；在领域领域15.15.略举几例略举几例16.16.无数的无数的17.17.即时翻译即时翻译enable sb. to do sth.have the capacity to do sth.massive amoun
3、ts ofmake sth. a realitybe capable of doing sth.in the field of to name but a fewan unlimited number ofinstant translation18.18.总之；简言之总之；简言之19.19.处于转折点处于转折点20.20.靠近；接近靠近；接近21.21.分界线分界线22.22.对某人有利；有利于某人对某人有利；有利于某人23.23.犯罪犯罪24.24.督促某人做某事督促某人做某事25.25.成为成为的牺牲品的牺牲品/ /受害者；受害者；屈服于屈服于in shortat a turning po
4、intget close todividing lineto ones advantagecommit crimesurge sb. to do sth.fall victim to sth.Step 2 Sentences1. It may seem like building castles in the air, but given the rate at which artificial intelligence , or AI, is being developed， in the future such dreams may actually come true.考虑到=consi
5、dering定语从句现在进行时的被动语态2. One of the essential aims of AI is to develop computer intelligence capable of learning from experience , adjusting to new inputs and performing tasks like humans.不定式作表语定语动名词作宾语主句3.To achieve this aim, many approaches to creating true AI have been put forward , including “deep
6、 learning”, which enables a machine to improve its own performance by learning from the results of its previous actions.目的状语定语从句approaches to doing sth4. Then in 2017, a computer program named Alpha Go defeated Ke Jie, arguably the best human Go player, which demonstrated a significant advance in de
7、ep-learning AI systems.过去分词作后置定语定语从句同位语5. While AI enthusiasts promise us a bright future where intelligent robots will be working to our advantages, these undoubted benefits also bring concerns and fears.while意为“虽然”，引导让步状语从句。将来进行时引导定语从句Step 3 Words1. , adjusting to new inputs and performing tasks l
8、ike humans.e.g. For example, the moment you get on the airplane, start adjusting your biological clock to the destinations time.It took her a while to adjust to living alone.We should adjust ourselves to the changing world.The manager has made a few adjustments to the design.adjust vi. & vt. 调整；（使）适
9、合调整；（使）适合 【搭配搭配】adjust sth. to sth. 调整调整以适应以适应.adjust to sth./ doing sth. 适应（做）某事适应（做）某事adjust oneself to 使自己适应于使自己适应于make an adjustment 做出调整做出调整1. 你将很快适应学生生活。2. 他能很快适应陌生的环境。3. 公司对我的薪金作了调整。4. 一个人很难使自己的习惯适于他人。Youll quickly adjust yourself to student life.He quickly adjusts to the unfamiliar environme
10、nt.The company made an adjustment in my salary.It is difficult to adjust ones habits to someone else.2.To achieve this aim, many approaches to creating true AI have been put forward.e.g. As Chinese New Year is approaching, our class decided to hold a party to celebrate the important day.I have an an
11、alytical approach to every survey.Many kinds of birds fly south at the approach of winter.approach vt. 接近；靠近；走近接近；靠近；走近 n.接近；方法；途径接近；方法；途径【搭配搭配】(an) approach to (做某事）的方法（途径）做某事）的方法（途径）at the approach of 在快到在快到的时候的时候1. 当他们走近时，那个小男孩跑开了并藏了起来。2. 我们应该采用另一种方法来解决这一问题。3. 春天来临，雪融化了。When they approached, the
12、little boy ran away and hid.We need to take a different approach to the problem. The snow melted away at the approach of spring.3. Deep-learning AI has the capacity to analyse massive amounts of data through multiple layers,e.g. Many of the elderly people have a great capacity for hard work.I apprec
13、iate your capacity to learn foreign language so quickly.capacity n. 领悟（或理解，办事）能力；容量；容积；职位；职责；领悟（或理解，办事）能力；容量；容积；职位；职责；生产量生产量【搭配搭配】a capacity for (doing) sth. （做）某事的能力（做）某事的能力a capacity to do sth. 做某事的能力做某事的能力1. 他学语言的能力很强。2. 限的资源正制约着我们开发新产品的能力。1. The hall has a seating capacity of 500.2. This is a fu
14、el tank with a capacity of 80 litres.3. She organized the meeting in her capacity as monitor.4. The factory is working at full capacity to provide enough products.He has a great capacity for learning languages.Limited resources are restricting our capacity to develop new products.那个礼堂能容纳那个礼堂能容纳500个人
15、。个人。这是一个可装这是一个可装80升油的油箱。升油的油箱。她以班长的身份组织了会议。她以班长的身份组织了会议。这家工厂在开足马力生产，以提供充足的产品。这家工厂在开足马力生产，以提供充足的产品。4. Deep-learning AI has the capacity to analyse massive amounts of data through multiple layerse.g. Researchers depend on computers to analyse the data.analyse vt. 分析分析【扩展扩展】analysis n. (pl. analyses) （
16、对事物的）的分析，分析结果；（对事物的）的分析，分析结果； （对物质成分的）分析（对物质成分的）分析 analyst n. 分析者；化验员；精神分析学家（或医生）分析者；化验员；精神分析学家（或医生）analytical adj. 分析的；解析的；分析性的；（科学）分析的分析的；解析的；分析性的；（科学）分析的1. 我们需要分析是什么出了差错。2. 他对形势的分析很透彻。3. 研究人员应具备良好的分析能力。We need to analyse what went wrong. He made a very thorough analysis on the situation. A resear
17、cher should be armed with good analytical skills. 5. ., some scientist are urging us to think about the dangers posed by the advances in AI.urge vt. 督促，催促；大力推荐，竭力督促，催促；大力推荐，竭力n. 强烈的欲望强烈的欲望 e.g. She could hear him urging her on as she ran past.Our parents urge us to study hard to realise our dreams.H
18、e has an urge to help people who are in trouble.Government urges that citizens should wear a mask on their face in the bus.It is urged that students should keep silent in the library.【搭配搭配】urge sb. on 鼓励；激励；为鼓励；激励；为.加油加油urge sb. to do sth./ urge sb. into doing sth. 督促督促/力劝某人做某事力劝某人做某事have an/the urg
19、e to do sth. 有做某事的欲望有做某事的欲望urge that （should）do sth. 呼吁呼吁/敦促敦促It is urged that （should）do sth 坚决要求坚决要求.【扩展扩展】urgent adj. 紧急的；迫切的紧急的；迫切的urgently adv.紧急地；迫切地紧急地；迫切地urgency n. 紧迫，急迫；急事；紧要紧迫，急迫；急事；紧要1. 当孩子们累了，母亲用鼓励的话为他们加油。2. 我突然很想揍他一顿。3. 我力劝你戒烟。4. 科学家们呼吁野生动物应该得到合理的保护。When the children got tired, their m
20、other urged them on with encouraging words.I had a sudden urge to hit him.I strongly urge you to give up smoking.Scientists urge that wild animals should be justified protected.6. ., some scientist are urging us to think about the dangers posed by the advances in AI.pose vt. 造成，产生；提问，质询造成，产生；提问，质询 v
21、i.摆好姿势摆好姿势n. 姿势姿势e.g. This could pose a threat to in the traditional industry.We should consider the risk smoking poses.The students posed for a group photograph.A live audience will pose the questions.【搭配搭配】pose a threat/challenge/danger/risk to 对对构成威胁构成威胁/挑战挑战/危险危险/风险风险pose for a photograph 摆好姿势准备
22、拍照摆好姿势准备拍照pose a question 提出问题提出问题1. 全球变暖已经对动物的生存造成了威胁。2. 请允许我提出几个问题。Global warming has posed a threat to the survival of animals. Please allow me to pose several questions .7. Apparently, such warnings demand our attention.demand vt. 需要；强烈要求需要；强烈要求n. 要求，所需之物，需求，需要要求，所需之物，需求，需要e.g. This kind of doll
23、s is in great demand.To satisfy the customers demands, the company decided to increase the products quantities.The police demanded to know what had happened.The authority can chase up the source of the pollution and demand that the owner clean it up.【搭配搭配】be in (great) demand (迫切迫切)需求需求meet/satisfy
24、ones demands 满足某人的需求满足某人的需求demand to do sth. 要求做要求做ddemand that 要求要求(从句用虚拟语气）从句用虚拟语气）1. 她要求他归还从她那里借的书。2. 这些旧机器仍然很抢手。3. 我坚决要求见经理。4. 有求必应是不可能的。She demanded that he (should) return the books he borrowed from her.These old machines are still in demand.I demand to see the manager.It is impossible to sati
25、sfy all demands.B1: The passage below is about facial recognition technology. Complete the passage with the correct forms of the words and phrases in the box below.apparently urge warning fall victim toanalyse pose network to name but a fewTechnology is changing the face of the world, and now faces
26、are changing technology too. Facial recognition technology, with its capacity to _ a huge amount of data, has come into widespread use. It works by comparing the facial features of given images with those in a database. analyseIt offers a quick and cool alternative to traditional passwords, and you
27、cannot forget your own face! In theory, _ which use our own body as passwords should also be safer from hackers and better protect us from identity theft than those that use traditional passwords, mainly because every individual is unique. This technology is especially useful for security checks in
28、public places: airports and railway stations, _. However, facial recognition technology has also started to _ some difficult questions. Experts have been giving _ about this technology, saying it may not be as good as we think. networksto name but a fewwarningsposeFacial expressions often vary, whic
29、h makes facial recognition less effective. Moreover, there is growing concern that we might _ this technology, as there are cases in which hackers have broken into facial recognition systems by using peoples social media photos to build models of their faces.Scientists and engineers _ to improve exi
30、sting technology and make it fail-safe. _, this will be a tough task. Whatever happens, we need to make sure that facial recognition technology can be trusted or we will have to face the consequences.fall victim toare urged/ have been urgedApparentlyB2: The popular science article uses “coin” and “s
31、pell” differently from how they are commonly used. Translate the sentences below into Chinese, pay attention to the underlined words and think of more similar words.Understanding words in contextA word may have many meanings. What it means heavily depends on the context. Looking for contextual clues
32、 in sentences will help you better understand what a word means and how it is used.coinWhen we talk about “coin”, you may have these in mind.1 a She took a handful of coins out of her bag.used to talk about two ways of looking at the same situationb Opportunity and risk are just two sides of the sam
33、e coin.c The term “Silk Road” was coined by a German traveller and geographer. a small flat piece of metal used as moneyto invent a new word or phrase that other people then begin to use“丝绸之路丝绸之路”一词是由一名德国旅行家、地理学家创造出来的。一词是由一名德国旅行家、地理学家创造出来的。机遇和危及不过是同一枚硬币的正反面。机遇和危及不过是同一枚硬币的正反面。她从包里掏出一把硬币。她从包里掏出一把硬币。2
34、a Would you please spell your family name?b Some people are worried that artificial intelligence would spell disaster for mankind.to form words correctly from individual lettersto have sth, usually sth bad, as a result; to mean sth, usually sth bad请问您可以拼一下您的姓氏吗？请问您可以拼一下您的姓氏吗？有些人担心人工智能将给人类招致空难。有些人担心人
35、工智能将给人类招致空难。spell vt. 招致，意味着；用字母拼，拼写；评出，会拼；拼作招致，意味着；用字母拼，拼写；评出，会拼；拼作n. 一段时间；咒语，魔法一段时间；咒语，魔法c There has been a long spell of dry weather.很长一段时间里天气一直很干燥。很长一段时间里天气一直很干燥。d They say she died after a witch cast a spell on her.他们说她是被一个女巫施了魔法后死的。他们说她是被一个女巫施了魔法后死的。a situation in which events are controlled b
36、y a magical powera particular type of weather or a particular activity is a short period of time during which this type of weather or activity occursB3: The popular science article uses a quote to show scientists concerns. Find the quote, write down an opinion about the future of AI and support it with a quote.Using quotes from famous people in your writing is an effective way to support your ideas.
