1、LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE Unit 2 Narrow reading：Smart Homes to Make Life EasierI Have Seen Amazing Things Lets Meet the RobotsShould We Fight New Technology?Please present your technological creation!p the namep the functions p advantages and disadvantages p your audiences opinion about your creation
2、Passages Exposition Narration News reportShould We Fight New Technology?Argumentation Smart Homes to Make Life EasierI Have Seen Amazing ThingsLets Meet the RobotsUnit2 Looking into the Future Science fictionp Show your understanding of the passage with a mind mapThe issueDisadvantagesAdvantagesAn o
3、pinionShould We Fight New Technology?The issueSignposts:Hence;Neverthelessoppose the idea of should cease acceptingclaim that the prospect is promisingprosconsDisadvantagesOn the one hand,there are many different groups of people around the world who live happily in the absence of new technology.Pro
4、bably the most well known are the Amish,a group of Christians living in rural America.They do not own or drive cars,watch TV,or use the Internet.They have lived mainly as farmers since the 18th century,and they will probably be living the same way in the distant future.They advocate a simple life wi
5、th an emphasis on hard work,family,and community.They think that is better than caring about luxuries or following the lives of the rich and famous.It could even be argued that the Amishs quality of life is better since they live in and appreciate the natural environment rather than living in large,
6、polluted cities.Topic sentenceAn exampleThe Amish The Amish originated in Switzerland in the late 17 century and later immigrated to the United States.The majority of Amish are farmers.They are famous for having close-knit communities and maintaining a traditional way of life.live happily in the abs
7、ence of new technology.l live in rural Americal have lived mainly as farmers.l do not own or drive carsl advocate a simple life with an emphasis on hard work,family and communityl argue that is better than caring about luxuries,and the lives of the rich and famousl appreciate the natural environment
8、l l lack face-to-face communicationl emphasize luxuries,fame and entertainmentl pollute the environmentl.technology-freeTheAmishnaturaltechnology-freesimpleclose-knitenvironmental-friendly.satisfyingAdvantagesThe latest weather-tracking computer programmesThe Internetgive people warnings about make
9、it possible for friends and family to keep in touch easily even ifmake finding opportunities in life much easiermake larger networks ofAdvances:AdvantagesOn the other hand,new technology has provided people everywhere with many benefits over the years.For example,the latest weather-tracking computer
10、 programmes give people lots of warnings about potential natural disasters,which saves many lives.Moreover,the Internet has made it possible for friends and family to keep in touch easily even if they are on opposite sides of the world.It has also made finding opportunities in life much easier,as it
11、 allows people to make larger networks of friends through using social media.On the other hand,new technology has provided people everywhere with many benefits over the years.For example,the latest weather-tracking computer programmes give people lots of warnings about potential natural disasters,wh
12、ich saves many lives.Moreover,the Internet has made it possible for friends and family to keep in touch easily even if they are on opposite sides of the world.It has also made finding opportunities in life much easier,as it allows people to make larger networks of friends through using social media.
13、On the other hand,new technology has provided people everywhere with many benefits over the years.For example,the latest weather-tracking computer programmes give people lots of warnings about potential natural disasters,which saves many lives.Moreover,the Internet has made it possible for friends a
14、nd family to keep in touch easily even if they are on opposite sides of the world.It has also made finding opportunities in life much easier,as it allows people to make larger networks of friends through using social media.An opinionPersonally,I have benefited quite a lot from technological advances
15、.I found my career as an AI designer through a social media network.My health monitor,which I wear all the time,has also helped me get into the best shape of my life.Of course,when new technology changes the way we live,it can be a scary prospect.Nevertheless,I will always look on the positive side
16、of change and accept it rather than resist it.found my careersocial media networkhealth monitorhelped me get into the best shape of it can be a scary prospecthave benefited quite a lot through aNevertheless,I will always look on the positive side of change and accept it rather than resist it.Passage
17、sText typeAdvancesInfluencesAttitudesWriting techniques Smart Homes to Make Life EasierExpositionI Have Seen Amazing ThingsNarrationLets Meet the RobotsNew reportShould We Fight New Technology?Argumentation Driverless carsThe latest weather-tracking computer programmesThe Internet Health MonitorA cl
18、ear structureExamplesSignpostsAdvantages:make it possible for.get into the best shapeDisadvantages:lack face-face communication pollute the environmentPros:look on the positive side ofaccept it rather than resist itCons:oppose the idea of.should cease accepting Homework:Read the 4 passages again and
19、 1.finish the chart with proper information;2.prepare a speech with the title of“Technology is a double-edged sword”based on the chart.Technology is a double-edged swordAn increasing number of technological advances have been available in our lives,such asOn the one hand,On the other hand,Personally
20、,Please present your chart,and then voice your opinion on“Technology is a double-edged sword”based on the chart.The smart technology is not a fantasy.Many of these innovations are already available and being used in some homes.In this sense,the home of tomorrow is already the home of today.AspectsAd
21、vantages keep us secure;give people warnings about potential natural disastersmonitor/keep track of your health;help getting into the best shape of lifemake it possible for friends and family to keep in touch easily even if./are capable of providing human-like emotional supportsave us energy;provide
22、 a more comfortable environment to live in;quick,efficient and environmentally friendlysafetyhealthenvironmentinterpersonal communicationQ1.What are common purposes of all these advances?p To make our life easierp To protect the environmentp To make our country more powerful p.Q2.What or who makes a
23、ll these advances possible?p Scientists continuous commitment and innovation p Potential market p Joint effortsp Policies of the governmentThe future world is the world of technologyp To promote our healthp To keep us company China has realized the importance and urgency of making breakthroughs in“s
24、tuck neck”technologies,from chips to operating systems,from aircraft engines to advanced medical equipment.Hence,China has attached great importance to strengthening scientific researches.Q1.What are common purposes of all these advances?p To make our life easierp To protect the environmentp To make
25、 our country more powerful p.Q2.What or who makes all these advances possible?p Scientists continuous commitment and innovation p Potential market p Joint effortp Policies of the governmentp Q3.How should we prepare ourselves for such a high-tech future?p Embrace new technologyp Get well prepared p
26、Be part of the great cause to create the future p The best way to predict the future is to create it.p To promote our healthp To keep us company 假如你是李华假如你是李华。某英文报社某英文报社正在正在举办举办题为题为“科技和未来生活科技和未来生活（Technology and Future Life）”的征文活动的征文活动，请你用英语写一篇请你用英语写一篇短文参加短文参加活动活动，内容包括：，内容包括：1.简述科技发展现状；简述科技发展现状；2.例证新
27、科技对未来生活的影响例证新科技对未来生活的影响 （优点和缺点）；（优点和缺点）；3.表明你的态度和打算。表明你的态度和打算。Checklist PointsDoes the passage cover all the main points?5 4 3 2 1Is the passage written in a clear and logical structure?5 4 3 2 1Are there any newly-learned language items used correctly in the passage?5 4 3 2 1Does the passage make g
28、ood sense with the use of examples and signposts?5 4 3 2 1Is the passage written nicely and neatly?5 4 3 2 1Technology and Future Life Technology has been widely available nowadays and will be playing an increasingly significant role in almost every aspect of our future life.On the one hand,technolo
29、gical advances will be more beneficial to our lives.Advances ranging from smart homes to various robots will provide a more secure and comfortable environment for us to live in;and products like health monitors will help us get into the best shape of life.On the other hand,by no means should we igno
30、re the limitations of technology and its potential problems.For example,to get the advances to work,plenty of resources must be consumed and environmental pollution might be caused.Furthermore,absorbed in more cutting-edge technological devices,we are likely to lack face-to-face communication with p
31、eople around.Personally,I will look on the positive side of the high-tech future life and accept it rather than resist it.Of course,I shall well prepare myself and strive to be part of the great cause to create a better future for ourselves.p 1.Polish your passage according to the checklist.p 2.Read two more articles about new technology,connecting and comparing them with the former four:Cloning:Where Is It Leading Us and Our Great Adventure.
