unit 6 Life in The Future

Reading

Try to describe our school in your own eyes?

Fast reading

Try to find out in which paragraph you can find the answers to the questions. How will people shop in the future? How will people travel in the future? What will schools be like in the future? What will the future be like in general? How will the man’s health be? Paragraph 1 and 6 Paragraph 2 Paragraph 3 Paragraph 4 Paragraph 5

Listening: Listen to the tape and fill in the blanks without considering the text.

___________ about future developments. 1. What life will be like in the future is hard to________. But it is possible to use models to make ___________ about future developments. 2. Future transportation is becoming ______ , faster and _______. 3.Scientists are also developing new ______ and ________ that don’t pollute the environment. 4.Shopping is no longer just a necessity, but a form of ____________. 5. People in the future will be able to enjoy a ______ and _______ life and remain _______ in old age. 6. We can study at home by watching __________ on TV or on a ________________. 7. If we learn to accept change and ___________ what is new and different, we will be well-prepared for whatever the future may have _______ . predict forecasts cleaner safer fuels engines entertainment longer healthier active educators computer screen appreciate in store

Scanning Read each paragraph carefully, and answer the following questions.

Para.1 Summary What will the future be like in general. Para.2 transportation 1.What are the current trends of transportation? 3.Use some words to describe the maglev train.

Maglev train environmentally friendly energy -saving amazing speed controlled by an advanced computer system.

1.How will people do business in the future? Para.3 Business 1.How will people do business in the future? 2.Why will people prefer malls? 3.…to pay for their purchases, people will use________. smart card

Scientists & physicians : Para.4 Health and medicine. 1. Will it be possible for people to be healthier in the future? Give your reasons. pay attention to…… People : Scientists & physicians : care about …… cure more diseases

Para.5 Education 1.Will there still be real schools in the future? There may be more “schools on the air” and “e-schools”.

2.Which of the following proverbs can replace the sentence “…instead of being students only when we are young, we will become lifelong learners.” A. Knowledge is power. B. It’s never too old to learn. C. Where there is a will, there is a way. D. No pains , no gains .

:: Para.6 What should we do to make sure we will have a bright future? If we learn to accept change and appreciate what is new and different, we will be well-prepared for whatever the future may have in store.

Summary: Business and shopping Health and medicine Education & Fields What will be used? Results Transportation Business and shopping Health and medicine Education & knowledge New technology ;new fuels and engines Cleaner, faster and safer. E-commerce;mall; smart cards. Convenient, fun. Enjoy a longer and healthier life ; remain active Healthy diet ; exercising regularly; advances in medical science. Can study at home; lifelong learners. E-schools; distance education

Discussion What will our school be like in the future ?

Homework ☺Review the text and try to recite it. ☺ Preview the language study.