1、Unit 2 Looking Into The FutureListening and SpeakingWhat do these pictures show?Match the words with pictures._ automation_ nanobots_ global warming_ artificial intelligence(AI)_ cloningDiscuss these questions in groups.1.How do you think these events or such technology might develop in the future?2
2、.What challenges might they bring?3.What opportunities might they bring?1.How do you think these events or such technology might develop in the future?2.What challenges might they bring?3.What opportunities might they bring?No doubt,AI will develop to the point that humans and computers will be able
3、 to interface effortlessly.With the development of AI,there may come a time when it becomes a real issue as to whether a computer or machine has in fact achieved consciousness,and whether,as a conscious being,it deserves the same rights as a human being.AI may help us solve problems that are current
4、ly too big and overwhelming for us to solve on our own.For example,complex AI models may be able to use given data to develop a workable solution to global warming.Listen for predictionsWhen listening for predictions,you should listen for the use of the future tense,in particular the future tense wi
5、th will or will be doing.Words such as predict,prediction and forecast,are also used quite often when making predictions.Listen to the radio interview with Dr Han and Vincent Black giving their predictions about the future,and then fill in the table below.NameOccupationPredictionDr Han1.Computers wi
6、ll 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.Vincent BlackThere will be cities _ _ and people could _ _ housing in cities that puter scientistarchitectclevere
7、rprogramming computersharm humanscreating machinesfloating on watermove intoListen to the radio again,and fill in the table below.Listening targetDrs Hans predictionVincent Blacks predictionFuture events/problems the world might faceFuture technologies/solutions to deal with the events/problemsHow t
8、hese 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 built.People dont need to move away from the sea.Making predictionsI think/be
9、lieve/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 towhat challenge ot opportunity might influence you to choose your future job?
