第1部分 选择性必修第1册 Unit 2 LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE-【名师导航】2025年高考英语一轮总复习课件（人教版）

第一部分 教材知识讲练 选择性必修第一册 UNIT 2　LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE 续 写 语 料 积 累 背诵·句之美 欣赏·语之秀 1．(行为描写)(2024·保定市模拟)As Hansen dashed across the yard, the dogs bounced on him, biting at Ethan． 2．(神态描写)(2024·唐山市模拟)I nodded slightly, and my daughter's frowning face slowly broke into a smile． 3．(背景描写)(2024·湖北名校联考)The view was stunning—I could see for miles, and the rain left a fresh scent of pine and an earthy smell of soil． (2024·潍坊阶段性监测)It was a perfect outing—it was so peaceful and the colors of the deep blue sky, the light green river water and the mild late May sunshine mixed to create a magic scene．Off the shore lay quietly several cottages．Everything was sound until a strong current emerged and loosened Abigail's grasp and she let go of the boat． 选择性必修第一册　UNIT 2　LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE 语基 自主检测 · 目标确立 核心单词 语境运用(用所给词的适当形式填空) 1．______ n．短语；词组 2．______ vt．转换；交换 vi．& vt．(使)改变；转变 n．开关；转换器；改变 3．_________ vi．& vt．(使)合并；成为一体 4．____ vi．& vt．服从；遵守 5．____ vi．& vt．漏；渗漏；透露 6．______ vt．发现；查明 7．________ vt．&n．预测；预报 8．_____ vi．& vt．(使)停止；终止 9．________ vt．提倡；支持；拥护 n．提倡者；支持者；拥护者 10．______ n．奢华 11．_______ n．常规；正常顺序 adj．常规的；日常的 12．_________ adj．可获得的；可购得的； (人)有空的 1．China will safeguard energy security by resource protection，__________ (advocate) green lifestyles and consumer culture． 2．Doctors say that many forms of cancer can be cured if ________(detect) early． 3．My mother's interest ____________(switch) to my health by the time I graduated from college． 4．The policy is aimed ____________(integrate) children with special needs into ordinary schools． 5．“Burn my calories” is a popular online term and this ________(phrase) popularity is down to the hit song Calorie． 6．Oil _______(leak) from a tanker in the Mississippi River endangers the drinking water of New Orleans． 7．Acting like an empress，she often flew into a rage when people refused _______ (obey) her． 8．Rain ______________________(forecast) for the weekend，so take an umbrella along when you go out． 9．Like a dream come true，Father could now afford to provide his family with life's little ________(luxury) like fine clothes and vacations abroad． phrase switch integrate obey leak detect forecast cease advocate luxury routine available advocating detected had switched to integrate phrase's leaking to obey is forecast/forecasted luxuries 选择性必修第一册　UNIT 2　LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE 派生单词 语境运用(用所给词的适当形式填空) 1．secure adj．安全的；安心的；可靠的；牢固的 vt．获得；拴牢；保护→________ n．保护措施；安全工作 2．efficient adj．效率高的；有功效的→___________ adv．高效率地→__________ n．效率；效能；功效 3．warn vt．警告→_______ n．警告；警示；先兆 4．predict vt．预测；预言；预料→__________ n．预测；预言 5．absent adj．缺席的；不存在的→_______ n．不存在；缺乏；缺席 6．emphasize vt．强调；重视→________ n．强调；重视；重要性 7．accurate adj．精确的；准确的→__________ adv．精确地；准确地→________ n．精确；准确；准确性；精确度 1．Philip works in a ________ company，and his main job is to make sure people live and work in a ______ environment．(secure) 2．In order to improve your work __________，you must learn to do everything ___________ from now on．(efficient) 3．The weather forecast _____ of a storm approaching，and issues a _______ to residents to take necessary precautions．(warn) 4．This poll was an accurate __________ of the eventual result of the 2005 election，but this election was the most difficult to _______ in decades．(predict) 5．If you miss this exam due to an excused _______，you'll be allowed to take the make-up exam next month．(absent) 6．We have every reason to believe that her report is ________，because she attaches great importance to the ________ of details and tries her best to describe every detail __________．(accurate) security efficiently efficiency warning prediction absence emphasis accurately accuracy security secure efficiency efficiently warns warning prediction predict absence accurate accuracy accurately 三维 三层 考点 语基 课时分层作业 选择性必修第一册　UNIT 2　LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE 高频短语 语境运用(选用左栏短语的适当形式填空) 1．_____________关/开(电灯、机器等) 2．_____________日常生活 3．________在初期；早先 4．__________着火 5．___________________________从这种(某种)意义上来讲 6．________________________(与……)保持联系；了解(某课题或领域的情况) 7．________闲逛；逗留 1．It is reported that Messi was injured ________ and didn't last the match． 2．Make sure that you have had your cellphones ____________ when the meeting starts． 3．They have maintained their friendship for years by frequently ________________ by e-mail． 4．Mike has to take responsibility for everything，and _____________，he does put himself in a risky position． 5．Unfortunately，the cigarette fell into the waste-paper basket，which ___________ soon． switch off/on daily routine early on catch fire in this sense(in...sense) keep in touch(with...) hang out early on switched off keeping in touch in this sense caught fire 三维 三层 考点 语基 课时分层作业 选择性必修第一册　UNIT 2　LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE 原句结构辨识 写作佳句背诵 1．表语提前的全部倒装句 Probably the most well-known are the Amish，a group of Christians living in rural America． 更有趣的是他的电影，讲述了一个非常荒诞的故事。 ________________________________，telling a very absurd story．(续写之背景描写) 2．“with＋n．＋介词短语”复合结构 They advocate a simple life with an emphasis on hard work，family，and community． 我手拿一杯冷饮，坐在温暖的夜风中，回想着过去的这一天——多么魔幻的一天啊！ I'm sitting in the warm night air _______________ _______________ and reflecting on the day—a day of pure magic！(续写之神态描写) Even more interesting was his film with a cold drink in my hand 三维 三层 考点 语基 课时分层作业 选择性必修第一册　UNIT 2　LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE 考点 归纳探究 · 精准讲练 ①(2020·全国Ⅲ卷)I do know how upset the shop staff can get，but I try to persuade them _______(keep) smiling． ②I allowed myself to be persuaded ____ entering the contest，in which I came first unexpectedly． ③While shopping，people sometimes can't help _______________(persuade) to buy something they don't really need． 1．persuade vt．[课本义]劝说；说服　[增补义]使相信；使信服 to keep into being persuaded 选择性必修第一册　UNIT 2　LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE ◎persuade sb to do sth＝persuade sb into doing sth说服某人做某事 ◎persuade sb not to do sth＝persuade sb out of doing sth说服某人不做某事 ◎persuade sb of sth使某人相信某事 ◎persuade sb that...使某人相信…… 情感描写 你很难想象我能说服一个这么固执的老人改变主意！ You could hardly imagine I managed to _________________________________ __________________! persuade such a stubborn old man to change his mind 三维 三层 考点 语基 课时分层作业 选择性必修第一册　UNIT 2　LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE ◎be easily persuaded to take the job轻易被说服接受了这份工作 ◎try to persuade her into entering the competition试图说服她参加比赛 ◎persuade me of his innocence使我相信他的无辜 三维 三层 考点 语基 课时分层作业 选择性必修第一册　UNIT 2　LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE 2．command [课本义]n．指令；命令；控制vt．命令；控制　[增补义]n．掌握；精通 ①Working as a journalist，you are expected to have a good command __ English． ②As time was limited，the boss commanded us _________(finish) the work as scheduled． ③He commanded that all the gates __________________(shut) when it was getting dark in case thieves came in． of to finish (should) be shut 三维 三层 考点 语基 课时分层作业 选择性必修第一册　UNIT 2　LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE ◎in command of指挥；控制 ◎under one's command由某人统率或支配 ◎take/have command of控制/管辖 ◎have (a) good command of掌握；精通 ◎command sb to do sth命令某人做某事 ◎command that...(should) do sth命令……做某事 词汇升级 (普通表达)At present，China badly needs top talents who are good at natural science． (高级表达)At present，China badly needs top talents who ____________________ ______ natural science． have (a) good command of 三维 三层 考点 语基 课时分层作业 选择性必修第一册　UNIT 2　LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE ◎take full command of the situation完全控制住局势 ◎command his troops to march on命令他的部队继续前进 ◎have a good command of three languages精通三种语言 三维 三层 考点 语基 课时分层作业 选择性必修第一册　UNIT 2　LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE 3．combine vt．& vi．(使)结合；混合 ①(2023·全国甲卷)The menu in this beautiful colonial house includes traditional Thai cuisine ________(combine) with modern cooking methods． ②When redecorating，the couple successfully combined the old ________ the new in this room． ③(2023·新高考Ⅰ卷)With the right ___________(combine) of animals and plants，he figured，maybe he could clean up waste the way nature did． combined and/with combination 三维 三层 考点 语基 课时分层作业 选择性必修第一册　UNIT 2　LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE ◎combine...with...把……与……结合/混合/联合起来 ◎combine...and/with...兼有……和……；把……和……融为一体 ◎combination n．结合；联合；混合 ◎in combination with...与……联合起来 景物描写 北京是一座古老文化传统与现代文明完美结合的城市。 Beijing is a city where ancient cultural traditions and modern civilization ______________________． are perfectly combined 三维 三层 考点 语基 课时分层作业 选择性必修第一册　UNIT 2　LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE ◎combine the eggs with a little flour把鸡蛋与少量的面粉拌匀 ◎combine comfort and/with convenience兼备舒适和方便 ◎a combination of strength and toughness强度和韧性的结合 三维 三层 考点 语基 课时分层作业 选择性必修第一册　UNIT 2　LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE 4．oppose vt．反对；抵制；阻挠 ①Many experts and parents oppose _______(send) small pupils to off-campus training classes． ②Some students are _______(oppose) to the decision and think that it will limit their freedom． ③Our organisation is firmly opposed __ any form of violence and promotes peaceful resolutions． sending opposed to 三维 三层 考点 语基 课时分层作业 选择性必修第一册　UNIT 2　LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE ◎oppose (doing) sth反对(做)某事 ◎opposed adj．反对的；对立的 ◎be opposed to (doing) sth反对(做)某事 ◎as opposed to而不是 ◎opponent n．反对者；对手 情感描写 由于父母都反对她的决定，她感到非常绝望，把脸埋在枕头里开始哭泣。 As ______________________________________________，she felt very desperate and began to sob，burying her face in her pillow． both parents opposed/were opposed to her decision 三维 三层 考点 语基 课时分层作业 选择性必修第一册　UNIT 2　LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE ◎oppose wearing fur coats抵制穿皮衣 ◎be strongly opposed to the reform强烈反对这项变革 ◎remain violently opposed to the plan仍然强烈反对该计划 三维 三层 考点 语基 课时分层作业 选择性必修第一册　UNIT 2　LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE 5．resist vi．& vt．[课本义]抵制；反抗；抵挡　[增补义]忍住；按捺 ①Seeing the painful expression on his wife's face，Jill couldn't resist _______(tell) her the truth． ②This disease is surprisingly difficult to catch as most people have a natural __________(resist) to it． ③Elderly people are not always resistant __ change，while young people are not always in favour of change． telling resistance to 三维 三层 考点 语基 课时分层作业 选择性必修第一册　UNIT 2　LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE ◎resist (doing) sth抵制或反对(做)某事 ◎can't/couldn't resist (doing)...禁不住(做)……；忍不住(做)…… ◎resistant adj．抵抗的；抵制的；抗……的 ◎be resistant to...抵抗…… ◎resistance n．抵抗；抵抗力 词汇升级 (普通表达)Every time she entered the shop，she couldn't help buying something that wasn't on her shopping list． (高级表达)Every time she entered the shop，she _________________________ ____________ something that wasn't on her shopping list． couldn't resist the temptation to buy 三维 三层 考点 语基 课时分层作业 选择性必修第一册　UNIT 2　LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE ◎can't resist the temptation抵挡不住诱惑 ◎strongly resist cutting interest rates强烈反对降低利率 ◎build up the resistance to colds增强抵抗感冒的能力 三维 三层 考点 语基 课时分层作业 选择性必修第一册　UNIT 2　LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE 6．[教材原句]Your lights will come on the instant you enter the door along with your favourite music or TV programmes，and you will find your dinner already prepared for you．你一进家门，灯就会亮起，还有你最喜欢的音乐或电视节目(会自动播放)，而且你会发现晚餐已为你准备好了。 ①The instant she _____(walk) through the door，her house will respond by turning on the lights and music． ②I knew he was the policeman who had helped me carry the box _________(instant) I saw him． ③(2023·浙江1月卷改)The hummingbird ceased her struggle ___ instant I picked her up． walks instantly the 三维 三层 考点 语基 课时分层作业 选择性必修第一册　UNIT 2　LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE the instant/moment/minute/second可以用作连词短语，引导时间状语从句，意为“一……就……；刚……就……”。另外，instantly，immediately，directly也可引导时间状语从句，相当于as soon as。 动作描写 我刚一打开门，迎面扑来一阵刺骨的寒风，我不禁打了个寒噤。 _____________________________，there came a gust of biting wind and I couldn't help shivering． Immediately I opened the door The moment she was out of sight she broke into a run．她一走出众人的视线就开始飞奔起来。 三维 三层 考点 语基 课时分层作业 选择性必修第一册　UNIT 2　LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE 7．[教材原句]Nevertheless，it will take some years before most new homes begin to use this new technology．然而，要让大多数新住宅开始使用这项新技术还得需要几年的时间。 ①(2022·全国甲卷改)But it will be another year ______ babies are able to do the same with less symmetrical (对称的) shapes． ②(2020·浙江1月卷)It didn't take long before they ______(walk) through the front door carrying a big box． ③I suppose __ won't take some time before we complete the whole project． before walked it 三维 三层 考点 语基 课时分层作业 选择性必修第一册　UNIT 2　LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE it takes/took/will take some time before...是固定句式，意为“多长时间才……”。类似的句式还有：it was some time before...一段时间之后才；it was not some time before...没过多久就；it will be some time before一段时间后才会；it won't be some time before过不了多久就会。注意与下面这个句式的区别：it is/has been some time since自从……以来已有多久了；已有多久没……。 一句多译 几个月后，这座城市才恢复正常。 ①__________________________ the city returned to normal．(take) ②________________________________ that the city returned to normal．(not until) It took several months before It was not until several months later 三维 三层 考点 语基 课时分层作业 选择性必修第一册　UNIT 2　LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE It will take 100 years before the country begins once again to look as it was before．得过100年的时间乡村的景色才会再现原有的风采。 三维 三层 考点 语基 课时分层作业 选择性必修第一册　UNIT 2　LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE 三层 强基固本 · 达标训练 Ⅰ．用所给词的正确形式填空。 1．Most of the students interviewed last week are opposed to ______(have) classes on weekends． 2．The __________(resist) to vaccine has continued for decades，and it is driven by a real but very small risk． 3．Commanded _______(stop) his car by the roadside，the young driver seemed to be a bit angry with the policeman． having resistance to stop 选择性必修第一册　UNIT 2　LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE 4．Impressed with its beautiful scenery，he decided to settle in Hainan ___________ (immediate) he graduated from university． 5．(2020·江苏卷)Technological innovations，________(combine) with good marketing，will promote the sales of these products． 6．She began to host “Big Bosses” lunches，where she would try to persuade local business leaders _____________(contribute) to the cause． immediately combined to contribute 三维 三层 考点 语基 课时分层作业 选择性必修第一册　UNIT 2　LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE Ⅱ．在空白处填入一个适当的词。 1．In order to stay in shape，we should try to combine exercise ____ a balanced diet． 2．No need to worry about him．It won't take long ______ he adapts to the new environment． 3．(2019·全国Ⅲ卷)China is no longer just another market; __ many senses it has become the market． 4．Apparently，the mayor is opposed __ building a new office block because it will cost a large sum of money． with before in to 三维 三层 考点 语基 课时分层作业 选择性必修第一册　UNIT 2　LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE Ⅰ．用所给词的正确形式填空。 1．(2020·新高考Ⅰ卷)Historical ________(accurate) is important but so is entertainment． 2．Chinese children grow up with ________(warning) not to waste a single grain of rice，out of respect for farmers' labour． 3．Many parents advocate _________(reward) their children for good behavior，thinking it is an essential part of bonding with them． 4．(2022·全国甲卷)I took the dogs out four times a day，and I worried that Tilly __________(constant) climbing the stairs could reopen the wound． accuracy warnings rewarding constantly 三维 三层 考点 语基 课时分层作业 选择性必修第一册　UNIT 2　LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE Ⅱ．在空白处填入一个适当的词。 1．Though feeling kind __ bored，I could do nothing but keep waiting． 2．In the primary grades，teachers often put emphasis __ the basic skills of language use． 3．If you're at a job interview in Japan，don't look directly ____ the eyes of the interviewer． 4．(2020·新高考Ⅱ卷)I was back teaching after __ absence of 15 years，dealing with the various kinds of “forbidden fruit” that come out of book bags． of on into an 三维 三层 考点 语基 课时分层作业 选择性必修第一册　UNIT 2　LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE Ⅰ．熟词生义(选出黑体词在句中的汉语意思) 1．(2023·新高考Ⅰ卷)The meat should be fresh with a touch of sweetness and the soup hot，clear and delicious． _ A．触摸　　　　　　B．一点儿　　　　　C．联系 2．(2021·北京卷)You should have a good command of either English or French． _ A．命令　　　　　　B．控制　　　　　　C．掌握 3．(2020·浙江7月卷读后续写)At this critical moment，Elli grabbed several pieces of garlic bread and threw them over the fence． _ A．至关重要的　　　B．批判性的　　　　C．有判断力的 B C A 三维 三层 考点 语基 课时分层作业 选择性必修第一册　UNIT 2　LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE 化繁为简　本句是一个复合句，可简化为：Although the studies...have limitations and many questions remain，the...implications...are enormous．although引导让步状语从句，句中的led by Navajas是________短语作后置定语，主句中的for group discussion and decision-making是____短语作后置定语。 [尝试翻译]___________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ Ⅱ．长难语句(分析句子的结构并翻译成汉语) 1．(2023·新高考Ⅰ卷)Although the studies led by Navajas have limitations and many questions remain，the potential implications for group discussion and decision-making are enormous． 尽管纳瓦哈斯领导的研究有局限性，仍存在许多问题，但对小组讨论和决策的潜在影响是巨大的。 过去分词 介词 三维 三层 考点 语基 课时分层作业 选择性必修第一册　UNIT 2　LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE 化繁为简　本句是一个并列句，可简化为：... your household won't entirely make the switch，but you may have some control... to make the changes...。本句的不定式to make the changes作____状语，后面的you desire是一个省略了引导词that/which的____从句。 [尝试翻译]___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ 2．(2023·浙江1月卷)Perhaps your household won't entirely make the switch，but you may have some control over your own personal spaces to make the changes you desire． 或许你的家人不会完全改变，但你可以控制自己的私人空间来做出你想要的改变。 目的 定语 三维 三层 考点 语基 课时分层作业 选择性必修第一册　UNIT 2　LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE 三维 提能培优 · 进阶训练 Due to the rapid spread of the flu virus，we students were recommended 1．_______(stay) at home and study through the remote learning system．Actually，I was kind of 2．_________(resist) to this idea at first because I have a preference for the lifestyle on campus，3．_____ teachers' face-to-face guidance is available at any time．In addition，there are strict rules and regulations on campus，which is critical to ensure that every student devotes his/her attention 4．__ the relevant subjects．Nevertheless，I finally persuaded myself into accepting the online learning to stay resistant where to 选择性必修第一册　UNIT 2　LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE mode 5．__________(integrate) with the routine learning style．At the start of each day，our head teacher would send us messages，6．__________(command) us to switch on the electrical appliances needed and get everything ready for class in advance．Most of the time，I could have my attention concentrated and record 7．__________(accurate) what the teachers had put emphasis on．But sometimes，the 8．_______(absent) of strict management would result in a distant look in my eyes and my mind wandering．Hence，for some time，I sincerely hoped that this 9．________ (normal) period would cease soon．Fortunately，everything has returned to normal now．I will cherish my time more and study even harder and more efficiently so as to find a career with good 10．_________(prospect) in the future． integrated commanding accurately absence abnormal prospects 三维 三层 考点 语基 课时分层作业 选择性必修第一册　UNIT 2　LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE Step 1．单句写作(利用本单元知识补全所给英文句子) ①我相信我们的未来生活会有美好的前景。 I hold the belief that ______________________________ our future life． ②到本纪中叶，人们的居住环境将变得更舒适、更安全。 By the middle of this century，the surroundings where people live _____________ _______________________________． ③随着人工智能的不断发展，人们可以通过远程遥控使日常生活更轻松。 With ____________________________________________，people can make their daily routines easier ______________________． there'll be good prospects for will have become more comfortable and secure the constant development of artificial intelligence through remote control 三维 三层 考点 语基 课时分层作业 选择性必修第一册　UNIT 2　LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE ④机器人随时可用，并且可以在人们的指挥下做很多工作。 _______________________ at any time and can do a lot of work _______________ _________． ⑤那个时候，只需按下几个开关，我们的飞行汽车就会驶往四面八方。 At that time，_______________________________ will our flying cars run in all directions． ⑥从这种意义上来讲，人们将会生活得很舒适。 _____________，people will live very comfortably． ⑦我真的忍不住开始想象我们的未来生活是个什么样子。 I really ______________________ what our future life will be like． Robots can be available under people's command only by pressing a few switches In this sense can't resist imagining 三维 三层 考点 语基 课时分层作业 选择性必修第一册　UNIT 2　LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE Step 2．衔接成文(利用恰当的过渡衔接词语连句成篇) I hold the belief that there'll be good prospects for our future life．By the middle of this century，the surroundings where people live will have become more comfortable and secure．With the constant development of artificial intelligence，people can make their daily routines easier through remote control．Robots can be available at any time and can do a lot of work under people's command．At that time，only by pressing a few switches will our flying cars run in all directions．In this sense，people will live very comfortably．So I really can't resist imagining what our future life will be like． 三维 三层 考点 语基 课时分层作业 选择性必修第一册　UNIT 2　LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE Step 1．储备词汇(记牢本单元可用于描写的词汇) 用于情感描写的词汇 用于人物描写的词汇 distant; insecure; daily routine; warning resist; leak; cease; command 三维 三层 考点 语基 课时分层作业 选择性必修第一册　UNIT 2　LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE Step 2．续写练笔(完成下面的续写片段并背诵) 贝蒂的秘密被泄露时，她感到一种无法忍受的羞耻。她禁不住哭了起来，眼睛里流露出茫然。由于感到不安全，在日常生活中，她停止了与周围的人的交流。她变得沉默寡言，对任何事情都失去了兴趣。幸运的是，泄密者被找了出来，并受到警告。他还被命令公开道歉。渐渐地，贝蒂的忧郁消失了，脸上又出现了灿烂的笑容。 三维 三层 考点 语基 课时分层作业 选择性必修第一册　UNIT 2　LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE When _____________________，an unbearable sense of shame possessed Betty．_________________________ and _______________________________． __________________，she ____________________________________ around her ______________________．She became withdrawn and lost interest in everything． Fortunately，the leaker _________________________________．He ___________ ____________________________ in public．Gradually，Betty's gloom vanished and bright smiles reappeared on her face． her secret was leaked She couldn't resist sobbing there was a distant look in her eyes Feeling insecure ceased communicating with people in her daily routine was discovered and given warnings was also commanded to make an apology 三维 三层 考点 语基 课时分层作业 选择性必修第一册　UNIT 2　LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE $$