Unit2 Listening and Speaking 课件-2022-2023学年高中英语人教版（2019）选择性必修第一册

Unit 2 Using Language Make predictions about future changes Look into the future 人教版选择性必修第一册 Activity 1 Match the words with the pictures 3 1 4 5 2 ___ automation ___ nanobots ___ global warming ___ artificial intelligence(AI) ___ cloning 3 2 5 1 4 What do these pictures show? Match the words with pictures. automation, nanobots, cloning, computer, artificial intelligence(AI), Internet, smart homes, integrated sensors, virtual reality(VR), driveless cars, weather-tracking computer, smart toilets, advanced appliances, spaceship. Words about technology How do you think these technologies might develop in the future? Activity 3 Listen to a radio interview and fill in the blank. Host Dr Han Vincent Black 1. What problem/challenge such computers will bring? What is the solution to it? 2. Why did Vincent Black say“cities floating on water are part of the world’s future”? occupation _________ technology development in the future 1. Computers will be ________ than us in the future. 2. People will also be __________ _________ to think like humans. 3. We’ll also be ________ _______________ to help people internally such as putting some nanobots inside our bodies to increase our _____. According to the radio host, what problem/challenge such computers will bring? People should be worried that computers would be dangerous. Solution:We’ll be programming them to not think in ways that may harm humans. The interview of Dr Han opportunities(机遇) computer scientist computer cleverer programming computers creating machines abilities occupation He designs _________ development of technology in the future There will be cities _________________ and people could ______ ____ housing in cities that float. Why did he say“cities floating on water are part of the world’s future”? The interview of Vincent Black More details:He’ ve developed a plan by ________ __ ____ that borrows many ideas from giant water lily(巨大的睡莲), a flower that _____ __ ______. With global warming causing pola