3. when i was just a little girl i asked my mother, what will i be will i be pretty, will i be rich here's what she said to me que sera sera whatever will be, will be the future's not ours to see que sera sera,what will be will be when i grew up and fell in love i asked my sweetheart, what lies ahead will we have rainbows day after day here's what my sweetheart said que sera sera whatever will be, will be the future's not ours to see que sera sera,what will be will be now i have children of my own they ask their mother, what will i be will i be handsome, will i be rich i tell them, wait and see que sera sera whatever will be, will be the future's not ours to see que sera sera,what will be will be Whatever will be will be

5. Read the first two sentences of each paragraph, and find out in which paragraph you can find answers to the questions. Para 3 Para 2 Para 5 Para 3 1.How will people shop in the future? 2. How will people travel in the future? 3.What will schools be like in the future? 4. In what way will people do business in the future.?

6.  Compared with the past, what is the most important thing in future transportation?  Why will the maglev train be popular in the future? No pollution is the most important thing.

7. Environmentally friendly energy -saving Amazing speed---430 km/h Why will the maglev train be popular in the future? Controlled by an advanced computer system. Maglev train

8. On-line shopping  What will become more and more popular in the future business?  What can people do in the malls in the future?  How will people pay for their purchases?

9. Shopping has become a form of _____________. entertainment smart card instead of cash.

10. What makes it possible for people to enjoy a longer life? 1.People will pay attention to …. 2.People are careful about…. 3.Advances in medical science allow us…. 4.New discoveries in …and … may lead to….

11.  How will the schools of the future be different from what they are today?  How will the way we view learning and knowledge change? There may be more “schools on the air” and “e-schools”. We will become lifelong learners.

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

13. 1. Public transportation is already well developed in most areas of China. 2. Scientists are developing new fuels and engines that are environmentally friendly. 3. People can combine shopping with fun in the future.

14. 5.We will still prefer using cash instead of cards in the future. 4. E-commerce will not be so popular as it is not very safe. 6. In the future distance education will play an important part.

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

16. Is it possible that real classrooms will disappear in the future? Why or why not? Despite the advantages of E- commerce, are there any disadvantages of it? Work in groups of four and discuss one of the topic you like. Take notes about the result of your discussion and choose one reporter in each group.

17. Imagination is more important than knowledge. ---Albert Einstein Instruction: design an object In the year of 2100, the world will totally change with the development of new technologies. Many new inventions will be made. Imagine one day your are taking a time capsule and travel in the year of 2100. Describe one new invention you see.