1、What do the two pictures have in common?What do the two pictures have in common?capsules1. Have you heard of a time capsule?2. What can a time capsule be used to do?1. In a “letter to the future”, the writer might describe his or her hopes and worries for future generations. 2. The time capsule asso
2、ciated with Steve Jobs was 15 feet long. A Anna is listening to Professor Chens talk on a radio programme about time capsules.A1. Listen and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). Circle the incorrect information and correct it in the blanks. (page 50)1. In a “letter to t
3、he future”, the writer might describe his or her hopes and worries for future generations. 2. The time capsule associated with Steve Jobs was 15 feet long. FA Anna is listening to Professor Chens talk on a radio programme about time capsules.A1. Listen and decide whether the following statements are
4、 true (T) or false (F). Circle the incorrect information and correct it in the blanks. (page 50)1. In a “letter to the future”, the writer might describe his or her hopes and worries for future generations. 2. The time capsule associated with Steve Jobs was 15 feet long. FwishesA Anna is listening t
5、o Professor Chens talk on a radio programme about time capsules.A1. Listen and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). Circle the incorrect information and correct it in the blanks. (page 50)1. In a “letter to the future”, the writer might describe his or her hopes and wor
6、ries for future generations. 2. The time capsule associated with Steve Jobs was 15 feet long. FwishesFA Anna is listening to Professor Chens talk on a radio programme about time capsules.A1. Listen and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). Circle the incorrect informatio
7、n and correct it in the blanks. (page 50)1. In a “letter to the future”, the writer might describe his or her hopes and worries for future generations. 2. The time capsule associated with Steve Jobs was 15 feet long. Fwishes13FA Anna is listening to Professor Chens talk on a radio programme about ti
8、me capsules.A1. Listen and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). Circle the incorrect information and correct it in the blanks. (page 50)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
9、 suffer a terrible disaster. A1. Listen and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). Circle the incorrect information and correct it in the blanks. (page 50)3. The 1983 time capsule was intended to be buried for 30 years.4. The maker of the 2008 time capsule was worried tha
10、t the Earth might suffer a terrible disaster. FA1. Listen and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). Circle the incorrect information and correct it in the blanks. (page 50)3. The 1983 time capsule was intended to be buried for 30 years.4. The maker of the 2008 time capsu
11、le was worried that the Earth might suffer a terrible disaster. F17A1. Listen and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). Circle the incorrect information and correct it in the blanks. (page 50)3. The 1983 time capsule was intended to be buried for 30 years.4. The maker of
12、 the 2008 time capsule was worried that the Earth might suffer a terrible disaster. F17TA1. Listen and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). Circle the incorrect information and correct it in the blanks. (page 50)A2. Listen to the talk again and complete the notes below.
13、( Page 50).Time capsulesPurpose 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 capsulesIn 1983, Steve Jobs donated (2) _ from his computer to be put in a time capsule, which was opened in
14、 (3) _.A time 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.A2. Listen to the talk again and complete the notes below.( Page 50).Time capsulesPurpose of a
15、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 capsulesIn 1983, Steve Jobs donated (2) _ from his computer to be put in a time capsule, which was opened in (3) _.A time capsule was launched to
16、 (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.what life was likeA2. Listen to the talk again and complete the notes below.( Page 50).Time capsulesPurpose of a time capsuleTo prov
17、ide 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 capsulesIn 1983, Steve Jobs donated (2) _ from his computer to be put in a time capsule, which was opened in (3) _.A time capsule was launched to (4) _ in 2008. It
18、contains a list of humanitys most important achievements and personal messages, as well as copies of the (5) _ of famous people like Stephen Hawking.what life was likethe mouseA2. Listen to the talk again and complete the notes below.( Page 50).Time capsulesPurpose of a time capsuleTo provide a pict
19、ure 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 capsulesIn 1983, Steve Jobs donated (2) _ from his computer to be put in a time capsule, which was opened in (3) _.A time capsule was launched to (4) _ in 2008. It contains a
20、 list of humanitys most important achievements and personal messages, as well as copies of the (5) _ of famous people like Stephen Hawking.what life was likethe mouse2013A2. Listen to the talk again and complete the notes below.( Page 50).Time capsulesPurpose of a time capsuleTo provide a picture of
21、 (1) _ at the tme it was created Things to be put in a time capsule Almost anything A “letter to the future”Famous time capsulesIn 1983, Steve Jobs donated (2) _ from his computer to be put in a time capsule, which was opened in (3) _.A time capsule was launched to (4) _ in 2008. It contains a list
22、of humanitys most important achievements and personal messages, as well as copies of the (5) _ of famous people like Stephen Hawking.what life was likethe mouse2013 the International Space StationA2. Listen to the talk again and complete the notes below.( Page 50).Time capsulesPurpose of a time caps
23、uleTo 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 capsulesIn 1983, Steve Jobs donated (2) _ from his computer to be put in a time capsule, which was opened in (3) _.A time capsule was launched to (4) _ in
24、 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.what life was likethe mouse2013 the International Space StationDNA Read an introduction to the time capsule and answer the questions. (page51
25、)B1. What were the purpose and contents of the 1939 time capsule?2. What was Einsteins message to future generations about? 3. Why do you think he wrote the message with mixed feelings?1. What were the purpose and contents of the 1939 time capsule?1. What were the purpose and contents of the 1939 ti
26、me capsule? To show the people living in the year 6939 what life was like in America at the time the capsule was created. The time capsule contained a wide variety of objects, like a toothbrush, a fountain pen, microfilm rolls and a message written by Albert Einstein.2. What was Einsteins message to
27、 future generations about? 2. What was Einsteins message to future generations about? It was about the technological progress man had made and Einsteins predictions that future generations would read his message with feelings of pride and justified superiority. 3. Why do you think he wrote the messa
28、ge with mixed feelings? 3. Why do you think he wrote the message with mixed feelings? He felt a mixture of pride and worry probably because on the one hand, America had achieved many great things unimaginable to people in the past, but on the other hand, serious social problems were developing in hi
29、s time. 1. the Worlds Fair 2. a variety of 3. be rich in 4. inventive minds5. relieve people from.6. be colored by7. justified superiority Useful words and expressions1. the Worlds Fair 2. a variety of 3. be rich in 4. inventive minds5. relieve people from.6. be colored by7. justified superiority Us
30、eful words and expressions世界博览会世界博览会1. the Worlds Fair 2. a variety of 3. be rich in 4. inventive minds5. relieve people from.6. be colored by7. justified superiority Useful words and expressions世界博览会世界博览会各种各样的各种各样的1. the Worlds Fair 2. a variety of 3. be rich in 4. inventive minds5. relieve people
31、from.6. be colored by7. justified superiority Useful words and expressions世界博览会世界博览会各种各样的各种各样的在在.很丰富很丰富1. the Worlds Fair 2. a variety of 3. be rich in 4. inventive minds5. relieve people from.6. be colored by7. justified superiority Useful words and expressions世界博览会世界博览会各种各样的各种各样的在在.很丰富很丰富有创造力的头脑有创
32、造力的头脑1. the Worlds Fair 2. a variety of 3. be rich in 4. inventive minds5. relieve people from.6. be colored by7. justified superiority Useful words and expressions世界博览会世界博览会各种各样的各种各样的在在.很丰富很丰富有创造力的头脑有创造力的头脑把人们从把人们从.中解放出来中解放出来1. the Worlds Fair 2. a variety of 3. be rich in 4. inventive minds5. reli
33、eve people from.6. be colored by7. justified superiority Useful words and expressions世界博览会世界博览会各种各样的各种各样的在在.很丰富很丰富有创造力的头脑有创造力的头脑把人们从把人们从.中解放出来中解放出来受到受到.的影响的影响1. the Worlds Fair 2. a variety of 3. be rich in 4. inventive minds5. relieve people from.6. be colored by7. justified superiority Useful word
34、s and expressions世界博览会世界博览会各种各样的各种各样的在在.很丰富很丰富有创造力的头脑有创造力的头脑把人们从把人们从.中解放出来中解放出来受到受到.的影响的影响合理的优越感合理的优越感C In pairs, discuss ideas for your time capsule that will be opened in 2050 with the help of the questions in Part C on Page 52 to make up a dialogue.1. What would you like to tell people in the fut
35、ure?2. Imagine that you need to put a technological product in the time capsule, what would you choose? why?3. What hopes and wishes do you have for the future?D Planning your writing Write a letter to people in 2050. Use your ideas from part C and the information in parts A and B to help you.Learni
36、ng about the structure It is a good idea to give specific statements rather than general ones, which makes it easier to get your ideas across. For example: We are living in a great age. (general) We are living in an age when the Internet makes it possible for us to stay connected wherever we are. (s
37、pecific) Learning about writing techniquesRemember to check your writing after you finish and exchange drafts between you and your partner. Pay attention to the following aspects. Self-reviewlAre your descriptions specific or general?lHow can you improve your writing?Peer review lWhat does your part
38、ner think of your description?lWhich sentences does your partner give for further improvement?PunctuationSpellingGrammarChoice of wordsStyle (formal/informal)StructureChecking your writing A letter to people in 2050Dear friends from the future, Greetings from the past! We are currently living in an
39、exciting time that is full of amazing discoveries, especially in science and technology. Some especially important technologies that we use today are the Internet and artificial intelligence, without which the smartphone would not be possible. I have placed a typical smartphone in the time capsule f
40、or you to see. The smartphone is a relatively new invention, but these days people could hardly live without it. It is extremely important for most people because it makes our lives more interesting and convenient. We use the smartphone for many things besides messaging and calling, such as surfing
41、the Internet, shopping online, and using virtual directions. I also have a lot of photos on it about my daily life, such as the food I eat, the clothes I wear and the sport I play. I wonder if you still use smartphones in the future or if you instead use some type of smart implant technology! In the
42、 future, I hope that you will have a more balanced life with technology. I sometimes think that we rely too much on it. While I do not want to lose the advantages smartphones and other technologies bring, it would be nice for people to spend a bit less time using them. That is all for now! I hope you enjoyed seeing what life is like in my time! Yours, Jessie ChenPolish up your writing and make a presentation to the class.
