1、【版本：人教册别：选必一】Using Language Listening:Make predictions about future changescontentsLead-inListening and SpeakingHomeworkLead-inWhat do these pictures show?Match the words with pictures._ automation_ nanobots_ global warming_ artificial intelligence(AI)_ cloningautomation:the technique of making an a
2、pparatus(装置),a process,or a system operate automaticallynanobots:a machine or robot built on the nanoscale(纳米级),still in the research-and-development stage,with potential applications in medicine and industryglobal warming:the increase in temperature of the earths atmosphere,that is caused by the in
3、crease of particular gases,especially carbon dioxideartificial intelligence:the ability of a digital computer or computer-controlled robot to perform tasks commonly associated with intelligent beingscloning:the process of generating a genetically identical(相同的)copy of a cell or an organism(有机体)Futur
4、e development:Challenges:The AI is programmed to do something beneficial,but it may develop a destructive method for achieving its goal.Opportunities it may take:People can use the AI to do most of the daily chores.More and more people can be free to do work of creating new things.Future development
5、:Challenges:Opportunities it may take:More nanobots will be created to help doctors to find out the root of a disease and make operations more accurately.New kinds of virus may appear and even nanobots cant find out where they come from.The nanobots may bring more peoples life back.Future developmen
6、t:Challenges:Opportunities it may take:Work in factories will be more efficient.More labor force can be freed from working.More and more workers will be out of work.People will learn more about how to create a machine and how to operate it to help work.Future development:Challenges:Opportunities it
7、may take:More animals even human beings will be cloned.Cloning may result in disorder on the earth.More lives will be saved and more diseases can be cured.Future development:Challenges:Opportunities it may takes:Air pollution will be decreasing.There will be glaciers again in the Arctic Ocean.There
8、may be other threats to the Polar bears.People can live in harmony with the Polar bears.How do you think these events or such technology might develop in the future?IIListening and SpeakingListen to the radio interview with Dr Han and Vincent Black giving their predictions about the future,and then
9、fill in the table below.NameOccupationPredictionDr HanVincent Blackcomputer scientistarchitect1.Computers will be _ than us in the future.2.People will also be _ _ to think like humans.3.Well be programming them to not think in ways that may _ _.4.Well also be _ _ to help people internally.There wil
10、l be cities _ _ _ and people could _ _ housing in cities that float.clevererprogramming computersharm humanscreating machinesfloating on watermove intoListen to the radio again,and fill in the table below.Listening targetDrs Hans predictionVincent Blacks predictionFuture events/prolems the world mig
11、ht faceFuture technologies/solutions to deal with the events/problemsHow these things will change the way we liveComputers would be cleverer than humans.Nanobots will be put inside our bodies.Our abilities will be increased.The seal level will rise by many metres.Cities floating on water will be bui
12、lt.People dont need to move away from the sea.Work in pairs.Discuss whether you think Dr Han and Vincent Blacks predictions are possible.Why or why not?Your opinionYour reasonsDr Hans predictionVincent Blacks predictionpossible or impossiblepossible or impossibleImagine that you have a job that make
13、s you an expert in the future.In pairs,interview each other about your jobs and predictions.Use the expressions in the box to help you.Making predictionsI think/believe/predict that in the future My prediction is that By 2030,we will In the(distant)future there willI can imagine/forecast I doubt/dont think thatOne challenge will be We will have the opportunity toWe will be doing We are going toHomeworkChoose a job that you like best and predict its development in the future.
