Unit 4 Living with technology Extended reading 课件-2024-2025学年高中英语译林版选择性必修第二册

What technology behind the video is? 2022 Unit 4 Extended Reading VR AGENCY What is the genre of the text? Susan: an editor Frank: an expert in VR 1. Can you tell us what virtual reality is and how it works? 2. Can you give some examples of the practical applications VR has? 3. What about its uses for highly developed technical industries such as medicine? 4. How will it affect the different aspects of our everyday lives? 5. There must be some barriers to the development, I guess? 6. Are you still optimistic about the future of VR? VR What are Susan’s questions? VR 1. Can you tell us what virtual reality is and how it works? 2. Can you give some examples of the practical applications VR has? 3. What about its uses for highly developed technical industries such as medicine? 4. How will it affect the different aspects of our everyday lives? 5. There must be some barriers to the development, I guess? 6. Are you still optimistic about the future of VR? Definition & Mechanism Applications Barriers Future Read for structure VR Read lines 1-9 What is VR and how does VR function? Definition VR Read lines 10-42 Applications According to the following pictures, what fields can VR be used in? A B C D E A._______________ B._______________ C._______________ D._______________ E._______________________________ Education Medicine Entertainment Shopping Travelling VR Read lines 10-29 Applications of VR Education ___________ with others in a three-D environment; ___________ data such as ____________________ and a variety of other design development Medicine surgeons are already using _________________ with VR to perform complex surgery; ___________ of anxiety and drug addiction interacting visualizing engineering projects robotic technology treatments Applications Applications of VR Entertainment Shopping Travelling VR Read lines 30-42 1. current game systems come with headsets so that players can enter __________________ and play against either real or_______________ 2. virtual museums and interactive 3-D exhibitions. clothes tried on by your own VR ______ products being able to be seen with 360-degree views virtual opponents virtual environments clone a virtual tour of __________________ before deciding where to go several destinations Applications VR Read lines 30-42 Which statement is right about the application of VR in daily life? A. It helps people save time while shopping. B. It offers more vacation opportunities. C. It allows people to enjoy exhibition at home. D. It helps people make more informed choices. Applications VR Read for techniques How does the expert introduce the examples of different applications of VR? the topic sentence He also uses topic sentences when introducing different aspects of the applications, such as the topic sentence "There are a host of educational applications." VR Read for techniques education entertainment medicine shopping travelling an orderly way The expert introduces the examples in an orderly way. VR Read for techniques linking words Linking words such as "also" are used to connect examples. A. Money. B. Time. C. Rate of evolution. D. Limited technology. VR Read lines 43-50 Which is not the barrier to the development of VR in the article? Barriers VR Read lines 51-62 What is Frank’s opinion on the evolution of VR? A. It depends on 5G. B. Everything is possible. C. Cost is the biggest barrier. D. There is a long way to go. The expert feels excited and optimistic about VR. Attitude? Can you find some evidence? Future VR Read for techniques Although there are still some ________ which are difficult to overcome in a short time, these sentences show the expert’s _________ for this exciting technology. barriers passion When introducing the applications and the future development of VR, he uses sentences like "It's pretty exciting!" and "What excites me the most is that ....” which show his passion for this exciting technology. Although there are still some barriers which are difficult to overcome in a short time, the expert believes that the possibilities of VR are endless. VR AGENCY If given a chance, what questions do you want to ask Frank? VR Group Discussion VR Homework Write an e-mail to Frank and share your thoughts on the interview and the questions you want to know. Dear Frank, My name is Li Hua, and I am a senior high student in China. I read the interview transcript between you and Susan and I was eager to learn about all the possible applications that VR has. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I am looking forward to your reply! Best wishes, Li Hua Possible expressions: I’m thrilled/excited to learn that… What interests/concerns me the most is that... I’m especially/particularly curious about... What if... I do hope you can help me with... I would appreciate it if you could... Goodbye～ VR AGENCY Lavf58.20.100 $$