1. 姓名：孙庆江 学科：高中英语 安徽省合肥市第十三中学

2. Hefei No.13 Senior High School, Anhui Province

3. Unit 20 New Frontiers lesson 1 Futurology 高中英语北师大版选修 7 高 二 年 级

4. The analysis of the content  This text is extracted from Module Seven, the Beijing Normal University Press. It is an elective module. The main theme of this module is science and technology. In this unit, we mainly focus on New Frontiers. We will learn about scientific breakthroughs in the 20 th century and possible new developments in the future.

5. The analysis of the students  The students are all interested in the topic but meanwhile it is a new and strange field for them. What ' s worse, they have no background knowledge and experience about futurology.

6. Teaching Objectives  to read a passage about prediction and select an appropriate title for it.  to develop students ' reading ability, especially how to get some specific information and then cope with it.  To master some new words and expressions

7. Lesson 1 Futurology Hannah Jones looks into the future  Step 1 Warming up  Step 2 Leading in: Brainstorming---some predictions in different fields  Step 3 Reading---first reading---second reading--- Check your progress  Step 4 Voice your opinion  Step 5 Summary and homework

9. Lesson 1 Futurology Hannah Jones looks into the future  Step 1 Warming up  Step 2 Leading in: Brainstorming---some predictions in different fields  Step 3 Reading---first reading---second reading--- Check your progress  Step 4 Voice your opinion  Step 5 Summary and homework

11. Clothing industry

12. The Car will fly in the sky

13. What’s this? Tiny chip transplanted （移植） into skin. What is the tiny chip used for?

15. Lesson 1 Futurology Hannah Jones looks into the future  Step 1 Warming up  Step 2 Leading in: Brainstorming---some predictions in different fields  Step 3 Reading---first reading---second reading--- Check your progress  Step 4 Voice your opinion  Step 5 Summary and homework

16. Part II First Reading Choose the best answer to each question according to the text. Reading comprehension

17. 1)Futurologists refer to those who ____. A. think about the future just for fun B. want to make a living by writing future stories C. plan the future of the world for a living D. live on other planets in the future Answer: C But for some people, thinking about the future is not for fun.They plan the future of the world for a living.

18. 2) Which of the following is NOT predicted in the text? A. Clothing industry. B. Computers. C. Medical science. D. Agriculture. Answer: D topic.ppt

19. 3) What will the robots do for us? A. Do the house cleaning for us. B. Assess our health and carry out repairs to keep us healthy. C. Give instructions to the computer for us. D. Take care of the children for us. Answer: B Just be a loyal reader and based your choice on the passage only

20. Lesson 1 Futurology Hannah Jones looks into the future  Step 1 Warming up  Step 2 Leading in: Brainstorming---some predictions in different fields  Step 3 Reading---first reading---second reading--- Check your progress  Step 4 Voice your opinion  Step 5 Summary and homework

21. Part III Second Reading 1. How many predictions did the writer find? Read the text and complete the table. When?What are the predictions? In the next few years Computers will become handier and more intelligent. By the year 2015 Clothes that remain stainless will be produced.

22. When?What are the predictions? By the year 2025 No one will die of starvation because of enough food. By the year 2030 It’s possible for us to live for at least 150 years. By the middle of the century Computers will be millions of times smarter than us and electronic human might have developed. By the end of the century Other places in our solar system suitable for living and traveling will have been discovered.

23. Lesson 1 Futurology Hannah Jones looks into the future  Step 1 Warming up  Step 2 Leading in: Brainstorming---some predictions in different fields  Step 3 Reading---first reading---second reading--- Check your progress  Step 4 Voice your opinion  Step 5 Summary and homework

24. Part Ⅳ Check your progress Listen to the text.You should pay close attention to new words and expressions in the context and then fill in the blankets below. Focus on the important words and get the specific information.

25. WhenWhat are the predictions? in the next few years by the year 2015 by the year 2025 by the year 2030 by the middle of the century by the end of the century Computers will become ________. We will be able to ________ any file or _________ our computers. The clothes will become ________, strong, never get old and ______, and won ’ t be ruined by______. No one would die of_________, live on _______, and there will be no________. It will be possible for us to live for at least _____years. Tiny, insect-like robots may be sent around our bodies to ______our health and ________ repairs. We will be ______ our brains to these computers and a huge database( 数据库 ). We will have discovered other places in our solar system ________ for living and will have discovered ways to go further into space.

26. in the next few years by the year 2015 by the year 2025 Computers will become ________. We will be able to __________ any file or _________ our computers. The clothes will become ________, strong, never get old and ______, and won’t be ruined by_______. No one would die of___________, live on _______, and there will be no__________. handier download update stainless worn stains starvation welfare conflict

27. Which is much handier or easier to carry? handy convenient/portable e.g: Come in handy 方便的 desktop computer laptop

28. stain n. 污迹 stainless adj. clean worn adj. 磨破了的

29. The new bridge will_________________ the mainland. link the island to link … to… 把 … 与 … 连接在一起

30. Lesson 1 Futurology Hannah Jones looks into the future  Step 1 Warming up  Step 2 Leading in: Brainstorming---some predictions in different fields  Step 3 Reading---first reading---second reading--- Check your progress  Step 4 Voice your opinion  Step 5 Summary and homework

32. Lesson 1 Futurology Hannah Jones looks into the future  Step 1 Warming up  Step 2 Leading in: Brainstorming---some predictions in different fields  Step 3 Reading---first reading---second reading--- Check your progress  Step 4 Voice your opinion  Step 5 Summary and homework

33. Surf the Internet and then make comments on one of the predictions you are interested in. http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/cndy/2011-05/20/content_12544819.htm extensions\Living longer makes SENSHealthchinadaily_com_cn.htm http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/world/2011-03/18/content_12191304.htm http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/life/2010-11/21/content_11583288.htm http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/usa/2010-08/18/content_11170666.htm Homework

34. Reflection after teaching:  With the help of information technology, I can attract Ss' attention and arouse Ss' interest in the topic. So Ss can learn target language effectively. what ' s more,by using IT, Ss' reading ability are developed and meanwhile some important and difficult points are conquered. Above all, it makes my class interesting and fruitful instead of boring and fruitless.

35. Thank you !