1、Making a time capsuleIntegrated skillsA1 Listen 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 might describe his/her hopes and worries
2、for the future. T / F2 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.T / FT / FT / Fwishes1317A2 Listen to the talk again and
3、 complete the notes below.Time capsulesPurpose of a time capsuleTo provide a picture of _ at the time it was createdThings to be put in a time capsule Almost anything A “letter to the future”what life was likeA2 Listen to the talk again and complete the notes below.Famous time capsules In 1983, Stev
4、e Jobs donated _ from his computer to be put in a time capsule, which was opened in _. A time capsules was launched to _ in 2008. It contains a list of humanitys most important achievements and personal messages, as well as copies of the _ of famous people like Stephen Hawking.the mouse2013 the Inte
5、rnational Space StationDNATapescript Prof. Chen: Today, Ill be talking about time capsules. A time capsule is a container that is buried, hidden or locked away for years. When its opened, the objects or images that have been placed inside provide a picture of what life was like at the time it was cr
6、eated. It can be surprising to see what clothes people were wearing or what technology they were using at that time. Almost anything can be placed in a time capsule. The only restriction is your imagination. One thing often found when a capsule is opened is a “letter to the future”, which is intende
7、d for whoever opens it. The letter might describe what life was like when it was written and may also contain the hopes and wishes the writer had for future generations. Many different people and organizations have produced or contributed to time capsules. Among them is Steve Jobs. Tapescript Prof.
8、Chen: In 1983, he donated the mouse from his own Lisa computer, which was named after his daughter, to be put in a 13-foot-long time capsule. The time capsule was intended to be opened in 2000 but no one could remember where it was buried! When the capsule was finally discovered and dug up in 2013,
9、it was amazing to see how times had changed. Another fascinating time capsule was launched to the International Space Station in October 2008. It contains a list of humanitys most important achievements as well as personal messages from the Earth. It also has copies of the DNA of a few famous people
10、, including that of Stephen Hawking, to keep it safe in case the Earth suffers a terrible disaster. Not only can creating time capsules be entertaining, they can also provide future generations with valuable information about life at the time they were created. Why dont you make a time capsule of yo
11、ur own?Reading What is the text mainly about?An introduction to the time capsule at the 1939 Worlds fair. A. A pen. B. A toothpaste. C. A baseball. D. Various seeds.1) Which object is not mentioned to be put into the capsule? 2) What is Einsteins message to future generations about? It was about the
12、 technological progress and Einsteins predictions. Speaking CP52“Havent we met before?” asked Jane.A: May I take the seat next to you? B: Must you?So if A sat next to B, B would be unhappy. Jane wants the other person to agree that they did meet somewhere.stresstoneSpeaking CP52What would you like t
13、o tell the people in the future?Supposing that youll make a time capsule, which would you put in and why? What hopes and wishes do you have for the future?When you talk with your partner, think about the following questions.SampleA: Lets begin our letter with a description of the world now to help t
14、he people in 2050 understand how we live. For example, were currently living in an exciting time full of amazing scientific and technological discoveries.B: Yes！We can mention some important technologies that affect our lives greatly, like the Internet and artificial intelligence. Without them, the
15、smartphone we use today wouldnt be possible.A: Good idea！We could put my old smartphone in the capsule for them to see what it looks like and tell them more about it in the letter.SampleB: Theyll be impressed for sure! Smartphones allow us to do many things from anywhere and at any time: video calli
16、ng, surfing the Internet, shopping online, and finding our ways with virtual directions.A: Exactly! I think theyll be interested to know how smartphones make our lives more convenient and also how advanced they are in our time, especially as a relatively new invention. I wonder if people of the futu
17、re will still be using smartphones. What do you think?SampleB: Perhaps. Maybe theyll use some type of smart implant technology. That would be amazing!A: It would be. However, I think we should also mention our current concerns about people relying too much on technology.B: Right. They we can conclud
18、e our letter with our hopes for the future. We hope that people will have more balanced relationship with technology.Writing Tips to write a letter to the people in 2050 1. What to write 2. How to write3. Making the outline4. Finishing off the letter5. Checking your writing6. Sample answerWriting Ma
19、king the outlineOutline Subject paragraph Body Conclusion and advice: Educate yourselves Technology, also worries and wishes Education, also worries and wishes Plastic, also worries and wishesWriting Peer review His/Her opinion about your writing: His/Her suggestions:Self-review Punctuation Spelling
20、 Grammar Choice of words Style Structure Descriptions: Specific General How to improve my writing:Checking your writingSample Dear 2050, Im in 2021 writing to you. In 29 years from now in 2050, I will be around 45 years old and married to a kind-hearted, beautiful and virtuous woman, with two kids a
21、bout my age now. Id like to tell you what is happening in 2021and tell you my worries and hopes. In 2021 technology is changing our lives every second. The use of artificial intelligence, cloud computing, 5G, virtual reality, high-speed rail, 3-D films, etc. is changing our life. Especially, the evo
22、lution of robots is getting faster and faster, so I fear they will control the world in place of humans. But I hope that humans will be more intelligent, and with robots reducing the repeated labour, humans are able to entertain themselves more. Internet is changing the ways of education, where we c
23、an gain data, information, and knowledge quickly with flexibility. We have online schools where various online courses with different contents are available so that anyone can do degrees online. Experts say online learning is still in its infancy, so I fear that with physical schools disappearing in
24、 the future, people may feel lonely without classmates. But I do hope there will be less homework and more fun at school. Sample Writing this letter in 2021, I cannot imagine a world without plastic. Im shocked at a video of a sea turtle with its nose stuck by a plastic bag. Plastic accumulating in
25、our oceans and on our beaches has become a global crisis. Billions of pounds of plastic can be found on about 40 percent of the worlds ocean surfaces. Im afraid that at current rates plastic is expected to outweigh all the fish in the sea by 2050. I wish humans could find alternatives to plastics. W
26、illiam Shakespeare said, “The web of our life is of a mingled yarn, good and ill together.” And it is true of science and technology, a double-edged sword. But in my opinion, external rules are not enough to change peoples hearts, minds, and actions, because genuine motivation comes from within. So if you educate yourselves, you can draw on the advantages and avoid disadvantages in 2050. Yours, 2021Thank you
