Unit2 Looking into the Future Vocabulary 探究单-2024-2025学年高中英语人教版选择性必修第一册

XB1U2 Looking into the Future--Vocabulary探究单（1） Teaching objectives： 1.Master some important words and phrases. 2.Mater the pronunciation of some important words and phrases. 3.Recite some important words ,phrases and sentences. 【问题导入】First, imagine what your life will be like ten years from now. Maybe you'll have a job that doesn't even exist today. What do you think that job might involve? Will you be working in an office filled with high - tech gadgets? Or perhaps you'll be part of a team exploring new frontiers, like space or the deep ocean.Second, technology is advancing at an astonishing speed. Think about how quickly our smartphones have evolved in just the past few years. Now, try to picture what new technologies will be available in the future. Will we have flying cars that can solve traffic problems? Or smart homes that can take care of all our daily needs without us having to lift a finger?These ideas are all related to the theme of looking into the future, which is exactly what our unit is about. As we explore the vocabulary in this unit, we'll be able to describe these future - related concepts more precisely. Words like "predict", "innovation", "artificial intelligence", and "automation" will help us discuss what might come next in our rapidly changing world.So, are you ready to embark on this vocabulary - learning journey and unlock the door to the future through language? Teaching important and difficult points： 1.Mater the pronunciation of some important words and phrases. 2.Recite some important words,phrases and sentences. 1.persuade vt.说服， 劝说；使相信--persuasion n. 说服，劝服；说服力--persuasive，有说服力的 (1)persuade sb. to do/into doing说服某人做某事 (2)persuade sb not to do/out of doing 说服某人不要做某事 (3)persuade sb. 　 使某人相信…… 【教材P14】 For example, the phrase in my opinion tells us that the passage is likely meant to persuade. 例如，“在我看来”这个短语告诉我们， 这篇文章可能是为了说服。 【佳句】　We did everything we could to persuade him of the plan's advantages. 我们竭尽全力使他相信这个计划的优点。 【练通】——单句语法填空 ①I do know how upset the shop staff can get, but I try to persuade them ________ (keep)smiling. ②While shopping, people sometimes can't help ________ (persuade) into buying something they don't really need. 【写美】——一句多译 我成功地说服他同意了我挨家挨户卖爆米花的计划。 ③I managed to __________________________________ to sell popcorn from door to door. ④I managed to __________________________________ to sell popcorn from door to door. 【拓展】　“说服某人做某事”荟萃： ①persuade sb.into doing sth.； ②talk sb.into doing sth.； ③convince sb.to do sth. 2.distant adj. 遥远的；远处的；疏远的；心不在焉的 (1)a distant memory 久远的回忆 (2)distance n. 距离；远方 in the distance 在远处 at a distance 隔一段距离；从远处 keep sb. at a distance 对某人冷淡；与某人疏远 【教材P14】 However, in the not­too­distant future, we will be living in smart homes that will lock the door for us when we are away and remember to switch off the TV when we forget. 然而在不久的将来， 我们将生活在智能的家里。智能的家会在我们外出时锁好家门， 会在我们忘记关掉电视的时候替我们关上。 【佳句】　The professor wanted to get away from everything, so he moved to a distant land. 那位教授想摆脱眼前的一切， 所以他搬到了一个遥远的地方。 【练通】——单句语法填空 ①Apparently, the boy on the roof saw the lighthouse ________ the distance. ②As the famous painter says, the picture looks better ________ a distance. 【写美】——应用文佳句 ③很难评价他的态度， 但他在电话里听起来非常冷淡和疏远。 It's hard to evaluate his attitude, but he ________________________ on the phone. 3.switch n. 开关；转换器；改变　vt. 转换；交换　vi. &vt. 转换；(使)改变；转变 (1)make a switch 改变 (2)switch (sth.) off 切断(电流等) switch (sth.) on 接通(电流等)；开(电器) switch from...to... 从……转变为…… 【佳句】　If I were you, I would switch off the TV and concentrate on my study. 如果我是你， 我会关掉电视专心学习。 【练通】——单句语法填空/猜测加黑词的含义 ④All mobile phones must ________ (switch) off during lessons. ⑤I can't work next weekend—will you switch with me? ________ 【写美】——微写作 ⑥天开始下雨时， 她改变了我们去游泳的计划。 She ________________________ to go swimming when it started to rain. 4.secure adj安全的;安心的;vt.获得;拴牢;保护--securely adv.安全地；安心地--security n．安全--insecure adj.不安全的，不可靠的 5.integrate /ˈɪntɪɡreɪt/ vi.＆vt.使)合并;成为一体--integrated adj.各部分密切协调的;综合的integrate sth with sth 6.efficient adj.效率高的;有功效的--efficient adj.效率高的；高效的--efficiently adv.效率高地--efficiency n.效率；效能 7. routine /ruːˈtiːn/n.常规;正常顺序adj.常规的;日常的 高频词块：daily routine 日常生活 follow the routine 遵从惯例 a routine medical check 常规体检 完成句子 ①Thus eating becomes an enjoyment instead of a ___________ (常规工作) you have to do every day. ②If you want to break out of the comfort zone, you have to first ________________ (打破常规). 8.preference n．爱好；偏爱 (1)have a preference for= express/show preference for更喜欢 give preference to 优先考虑 (2)prefer vt. 更喜欢 prefer (doing) sth. 更喜欢/宁愿…… prefer (doing) sth. to (doing) sth. 喜欢……而不喜欢…… prefer to do sth.宁愿做某事 prefer sb. to do sth.宁愿某人做某事 prefer to do sth. rather than do sth.宁愿做……而不愿做…… 【教材P14】Your home will also learn your daily routine and preferences, so everything will be ready for you when you get home each evening. 你的家也会了解你的日常习惯和偏好， 所以当你每天晚上回家时， 一切都会为你准备好。 【佳句】　As far as I know, he has a preference for classical music. 据我所知， 他偏爱古典音乐。 【练通】——单句语法填空 ①The manager has decided to give ________ (prefer) to those who have worked here for many years. ②Faced with misunderstanding, I prefer having a talk face to face to ________ (quarrel)． 【写美】——一句多译 孩子们宁可骑自行车到乡下去， 也不愿整天待在家里。 ③The children preferred ________ to the countryside to ________ indoors all day. ④The children preferred to cycle to the countryside ____________ indoors all day. ⑤The children ____________ to the countryside than stay indoors all day. 9.the instant 引导时间状语从句 知识点: the instant = instantly/ as soon as/the moment/ minute/ immediately/ directly instantly on/upon＋名词/doing “一……就……”，用作连词，后接句子。 拓展：in an instant立刻，马上 for an instant 一会儿 【教材P14】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. 你一进门， 灯就会亮起， 伴随着你最喜欢的音乐或电视节目， 并且你会发现你的晚餐已经为你准备好了。 【佳句】　The woman switched on the computer the instant she entered the office. 那位女士一进办公室就打开了电脑。 【写美】——一句多译 他们一回到家， 就迫不及待地做起爆米花。 ① ______________________________， they couldn't wait to make popcorn. ② ______________________， they couldn't wait to make popcorn. (on) Homework：Write important words and phrases on your notebook and recite them. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ XB1U2 Looking into the Future--Vocabulary探究单（1）答案 1. to keep；being persuaded；persuade him to approve of my plan；persuade him into approving of my plan 2. be switched；调班；made a switch in our plan 3. In；at；sounded very cold and distant 7. routine job；break your routine 8. Preference；quarrelling；cycling；staying；rather than stay；rather than stay 9. The instant/Instantly they returned home；On/Upon returning home 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$