Unit 7 When Tomorrow Comes Section B 1a～1e+Reading Plus课件 2025-2026学年人教版（2024）八年级英语上册

该初中英语课件围绕“如何为未来做准备”核心主题，通过采访神秘嘉宾情境导入，引导学生从预测采访内容到提取机器人、AI及未来工作等细节信息，再通过讨论问题搭建“预测-提取-应用”学习支架，衔接词汇学习与语篇理解。 其特色在于融合思维品质与语言能力培养，如1e表格任务训练信息提取与分析能力，科幻阅读拓展激发想象并提升文化意识。采用任务型教学，学生在实践中提升语言运用与批判性思维，教师可借助结构化活动高效开展读写教学。

Section B How can we prepare for the future? (1a~1e+Reading Plus) Unit 7 When Tomorrow Comes At the end of the class, we are able to: 1. Master key vocabulary and phrases related to getting ready for tomorrow; 2. Understand and use futuristic terms (e.g., service robots, AI experts, emotional intelligence) from the interview; 3. Provide personal strategies to adapt(适应) to future changes, based on key interview messages. Learning Objectives Unit 7 Section B 1a~1e+Reading Plus Today, I will interview a mysterious(神秘的) guest! Warming Up John Nice to meet you, sir. My classmates and I love your work very much! Thanks. My classmates are curious(好奇) about the future life. Glad to hear that. 1. What is the difference between life now and life in 50 years? 2. What jobs will humans still do in the future? 3. Will robots replace humans one day? 4. How will AI change our world? Here are some questions from my classmates. OK. Now, let’s start our interview! Pre-reading 1a Look at the title of the interview below. What do you think the interview is about? The interview is likely about ___________________ . future predictions Unit 7 Section B 1a~1e+Reading Plus Let’s skim! While-reading 1b Read the interview and see if your guess was correct. The interview talks about what life will be like in the future. Unit 7 Section B 1a~1e+Reading Plus A. Future Jobs Research Lab B. Robot News Network C. Grocery Shopping in 50 Years What would be the name of the program? Unit 7 Section B 1a~1e+Reading Plus 1c Complete the table with the information from the interview. Guest name   Job   Future prediction about robots: about jobs in the future: about AI: Advice Find specific details about robots, jobs, AI and advice for the table. Unit 7 Section B 1a~1e+Reading Plus Host: Good evening, everyone! Our guest today is Dr. Lu Xingyuan, chief researcher of the Future World Research Centre. So welcome to our show, Dr Lu. Dr Lu: Good evening. Thank you, it’s a pleasure to be here. Host: Dr Lu, thank you for joining us. So, as a futurist, can you tell us how life will be different in 50 years? Dr Lu: Well, you’ll see robots working everywhere. Host: Can you give us some examples? Dr Lu: Well, as we all know, China's robotics industry is growing fast. Robots will make our life easier. We’ll have service robots. They will do almost all our housework. They will also help save lives when disasters and emergencies happen. Host: So, what jobs will humans still do in the future? Dr Lu: Good question! Some jobs today will disappear in the coming years. However, there will be more challenging jobs in the future, such as space pilots and AI experts. Host: Do you think robots will replace humans one day? Dr Lu: No, I don’t. Our creativity and emotional intelligence are important for relationships. AI will not replace humans for these things. Host: You mentioned AI. How will AI change our world? Dr Lu: Well, it will certainly change how we work, study, and live. For example, a smart refrigerator will know what you need and order food for you when you're running low. Host: Wow, that’ll save us a lot of time! Now, my last question: How can we prepare for the future? Dr Lu: It’s simple. Just accept change. Keep learning and working hard. Today’s choices will influence your future. Host: Thank you for your time, Dr Lu. Guest name   Job   Check your answers. Dr. Lu Xingyuan Chief researcher Unit 7 Section B 1a~1e+Reading Plus Host: Good evening, everyone! Our guest today is Dr. Lu Xingyuan, chief researcher of the Future World Research Centre. So welcome to our show, Dr Lu. Dr Lu: Good evening. Thank you, it’s a pleasure to be here. Host: Dr Lu, thank you for joining us. So, as a futurist, can you tell us how life will be different in 50 years? Dr Lu: Well, you’ll see robots working everywhere. Host: Can you give us some examples? Dr Lu: Well, as we all know, China's robotics industry is growing fast. Robots will make our life easier. We’ll have service robots. They will do almost all our housework. They will also help save lives when disasters and emergencies happen. Host: So, what jobs will humans still do in the future? Dr Lu: Good question! Some jobs today will disappear in the coming years. However, there will be more challenging jobs in the future, such as space pilots and AI experts. Host: Do you think robots will replace humans one day? Dr Lu: No, I don’t. Our creativity and emotional intelligence are important for relationships. AI will not replace humans for these things. Host: You mentioned AI. How will AI change our world? Dr Lu: Well, it will certainly change how we work, study, and live. For example, a smart refrigerator will know what you need and order food for you when you're running low. Host: Wow, that’ll save us a lot of time! Now, my last question: How can we prepare for the future? Dr Lu: It’s simple. Just accept change. Keep learning and working hard. Today’s choices will influence your future. Host: Thank you for your time, Dr Lu. Future prediction about robots: about jobs in the future: about AI: will do housework, save lives in emergencies space pilots & AI experts smart fridges will auto-order food Unit 7 Section B 1a~1e+Reading Plus Advice accept change, keep learning, today’s choices shape the future Host: Good evening, everyone! Our guest today is Dr. Lu Xingyuan, chief researcher of the Future World Research Centre. So welcome to our show, Dr Lu. Dr Lu: Good evening. Thank you, it’s a pleasure to be here. Host: Dr Lu, thank you for joining us. So, as a futurist, can you tell us how life will be different in 50 years? Dr Lu: Well, you’ll see robots working everywhere. Host: Can you give us some examples? Dr Lu: Well, as we all know, China's robotics industry is growing fast. Robots will make our life easier. We’ll have service robots. They will do almost all our housework. They will also help save lives when disasters and emergencies happen. Host: So, what jobs will humans still do in the future? Dr Lu: Good question! Some jobs today will disappear in the coming years. However, there will be more challenging jobs in the future, such as space pilots and AI experts. Host: Do you think robots will replace humans one day? Dr Lu: No, I don’t. Our creativity and emotional intelligence are important for relationships. AI will not replace humans for these things. Host: You mentioned AI. How will AI change our world? Dr Lu: Well, it will certainly change how we work, study, and live. For example, a smart refrigerator will know what you need and order food for you when you're running low. Host: Wow, that’ll save us a lot of time! Now, my last question: How can we prepare for the future? Dr Lu: It’s simple. Just accept change. Keep learning and working hard. Today’s choices will influence your future. Host: Thank you for your time, Dr Lu. Unit 7 Section B 1a~1e+Reading Plus 1d Read again and tick the statements that you can infer from the interview. 1. Dr Lu is very positive about the future. 2. In the future, robots will take over most jobs of today. 3. Robots will save lives during emergencies. 4. Humans will have more challenging jobs and do creative work. 5. Our emotional intelligence will always be important. 6. It is impossible for us to prepare for the future. adj. /kriˈeɪtɪv/ adj. /ɪmˈpɒsɪbl/ be positive about... It is + adj. for sb. to do sth. Let’s scan! Unit 7 Section B 1a~1e+Reading Plus 1. Dr Lu is very positive about the future. 2. In the future, robots will take over most jobs of today. 3. Robots will save lives during emergencies. 4. Humans will have more challenging jobs and do creative work. 5. Our emotional intelligence will always be important. 6. It is impossible for us to prepare for the future. Host: Good evening, everyone! Our guest today is Dr. Lu Xingyuan, chief researcher of the Future World Research Centre. So welcome to our show, Dr Lu. Dr Lu: Good evening. Thank you, it’s a pleasure to be here. Host: Dr Lu, thank you for joining us. So, as a futurist, can you tell us how life will be different in 50 years? Dr Lu: Well, you’ll see robots working everywhere. Host: Can you give us some examples? Dr Lu: Well, as we all know, China's robotics industry is growing fast. Robots will make our life easier. We’ll have service robots. They will do almost all our housework. They will also help save lives when disasters and emergencies happen. Host: So, what jobs will humans still do in the future? Dr Lu: Good question! Some jobs today will disappear in the coming years. However, there will be more challenging jobs in the future, such as space pilots and AI experts. Host: Do you think robots will replace humans one day? Dr Lu: No, I don’t. Our creativity and emotional intelligence are important for relationships. AI will not replace humans for these things. Host: You mentioned AI. How will AI change our world? Dr Lu: Well, it will certainly change how we work, study, and live. For example, a smart refrigerator will know what you need and order food for you when you're running low. Host: Wow, that’ll save us a lot of time! Now, my last question: How can we prepare for the future? Dr Lu: It’s simple. Just accept change. Keep learning and working hard. Today’s choices will influence your future. Host: Thank you for your time, Dr Lu. ✔ ✖ ✖ ✔ ✔ ✔ Unit 7 Section B 1a~1e+Reading Plus Post-reading 1e Discuss the questions. 1. Do you think  robots will replace humans  one day? Why do you think so? 2.What do you think  are the most important qualities that people in the future  should develop?① 3.What do you  think we should do to prepare  for the future? n.&adj. quality /ˈkwɒləti/ v. /dɪ'veləp/ Click to learn more! Unit 7 Section B 1a~1e+Reading Plus No, because humans can think creatively and solve unexpected problems, while robots only follow programs. Yes, robots might do jobs like making things in factories or sending packages, but not jobs that need people’s special skills and care, like being an artist or a doctor. 1. Do you think robots will replace humans one day? Why do you think so? Unit 7 Section B 1a~1e+Reading Plus 2.What do you think are the most important qualities that people in the future should develop? Creativity, Teamwork, Responsibility(责任感) Love for Nature, Curiosity, Adaptability(适应力) Unit 7 Section B 1a~1e+Reading Plus 3.What do you think we should do to prepare for the future? Start learning new skills today for amazing future jobs! Protect our planet—it may be the only home now and in the future! Unit 7 Section B 1a~1e+Reading Plus Thanks a lot, sir. I have learned a lot about the future.✨ You’re welcome. Language Points Ready for Tomorrow? Host: Good evening, everyone! Our guest today is Dr. Lu Xingyuan, chief researcher of the Future World Research Centre. So welcome to our show, Dr Lu. Dr Lu: Good evening. Thank you, it’s a pleasure to be here. n. /ɡest/ adj.&n. /tʃiːf/ n. /rɪˈsɜːtʃə(r)/ Point 2 ready for ... 为……做准备 Point 3 It is a pleasure to do sth. 做某事很愉快 n. /rɪˈsɜːtʃ/ Unit 7 Section B 1a~1e+Reading Plus Host: Dr Lu, thank you for joining us. So, as a futurist, can you tell us how life will be different in 50 years? Dr Lu: Well, you’ll see robots working everywhere. Host: Can you give us some examples? n. /ˈfjʊtʃərɪst/ adv.&pron.&conj. /ˈevrɪweə/ Point 4 thank you for doing sth. 谢谢你做某事 (礼貌用语) Point 5 give sb. sth. 给某人某物 Unit 7 Section B 1a~1e+Reading Plus Dr Lu: Well, as we all know, China's robotics industry is growing fast. Robots will make our life easier. We’ll have service robots. They will do almost all our housework. They will also help save lives when disasters and emergencies happen. Host: So, what jobs will humans still do in the future? n. /ˈsɜːvɪs/ disaster n. /dɪˈzɑːstə(r)/ emergency n. /iˈmɜːdʒənsi/ 辨析still, yet与already的用法 Point 7 Point 6 do housework 做家务 n. /rəʊˈbɒtɪks/ n. /ˈɪndəstri/ Unit 7 Section B 1a~1e+Reading Plus Dr Lu: Good question! Some jobs today will disappear in the coming years. However, there will be more challenging jobs in the future, such as space pilots and AI experts. v. /ˌdɪsəˈpɪə(r)/ adj. /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/ n. /ˈpaɪlət/ expert n.&adj. /ˈekspɜːt/ Point 8 in the coming years 在未来几年 辨析such as和for example Point 9 Unit 7 Section B 1a~1e+Reading Plus Host: Do you think robots will replace humans one day? Dr Lu: No, I don’t. Our creativity and emotional intelligence are important for relationships. AI will not replace humans for these things. v. /rɪˈpleɪs/ n. /ˌkriːeɪˈtɪvəti/ adj. /ɪˈməʊʃənl/ n. /ɪnˈtelɪdʒəns/ Point 11 be important for... 对……很重要 Point 10 replace A with B 用B代替A Unit 7 Section B 1a~1e+Reading Plus Host: You mentioned AI. How will AI change our world? Dr Lu: Well, it will certainly change how we work, study, and live. For example, a smart refrigerator will know what you need and order food for you when you're running low. v. /ˈmenʃ(ə)n/ n. /rɪˈfrɪdʒəreɪtə(r)/=fridge Point 13 order sth. for sb. 为某人订购某物 Point 12 for example 例如 adv. /ləʊ/ Point 14 run low (on sth) 即将用尽，快用完 Unit 7 Section B 1a~1e+Reading Plus Host: Wow, that’ll save us a lot of time! Now, my last question: How can we prepare for the future? Dr Lu: It’s simple. Just accept change. Keep learning and working hard. Today’s choices will influence your future. Host: Thank you for your time, Dr Lu. v. /əkˈsept/ v.&n. /ˈɪnfluəns/ prepare的用法 Point 15 辨析“accept”和“receive” Point 16 Unit 7 Section B 1a~1e+Reading Plus 1. ...the most important qualities that people in the future  should develop? develop v. 发展；壮大 →development n. 发展；发育；成长 常用搭配： *develop a habit 养成一个习惯 *with the development of... 随着……的发展 Unit 7 Section B 1a~1e+Reading Plus 用develop的适当形式填空。 China is a ①______________ country. And a lot of people try their best to ②________ our country in different fields. Shen Zhongfang is one of them. He is a great scientist who has contributed(贡献) greatly to the scientific ③___________ of our country. It is because of people like him that our country can develop faster and better. We believe that we will get closer to a ④_________________ country if all of us pull together. 返回 developing develop development developed Unit 7 Section B 1a~1e+Reading Plus 词汇 含义 用法 already 已经；早已 用于肯定句中，强调结果 用于疑问句时，表示期望得到肯定的回答或表示惊讶、怀疑 still 还；仍然 常用于肯定句中，表示某事正在进行中 也可以用在疑问句或否定句中；在否定句中，需放在否定词not之前 yet 还；仍然 常用于否定句或疑问句中，表示某事尚未发生或完成 但是 表示微转折(比but的程度要弱) 7. So, what jobs will humans still do in the future? 辨析still, yet, already Unit 7 Section B 1a~1e+Reading Plus 返回   ①We can’t make a decision ________，because the question is so difficult and needs to be considered. ②I am so happy that I have ________ saved enough money to buy my father a tie as his birthday gift. ③Even though it was raining, she ________ decided to walk to school to enjoy the fresh air on the way., still already yet yet already still Unit 7 Section B 1a~1e+Reading Plus 9. However, there will be more challenging jobs in the future, such as space pilots and AI experts. 辨析such as, for example 词组 相同点 不同点 for example 意为“例如”，可用于表示举例 一般只举同类人或物中的一个为例，做插入语，可置于句首、句中或句末 such as 一般用来列举同类人或物中的几个例子，插在被列举的例子和前面的名词之间，as后没有逗号 Unit 7 Section B 1a~1e+Reading Plus 返回 for example　 such as 　　I like history,so I want to visit some old cities ① 　such as　 Xi’an and Luoyang this winter vacation. And I want to do many things in these cities. ② 　For example,I plan to go to Shaanxi History Museum with my friends. such as For example 用方框中所给词组填空 Unit 7 Section B 1a~1e+Reading Plus 15. How can we prepare for the future? prepare v．准备 常用搭配： prepare for sth. 为某事做准备 prepare sth. (for sth.)(为某事)准备某物 prepare sth. for sb. 为某人准备某物 prepare to do sth. 准备做某事 be prepared for sth./to do sth. = be ready for sth./to do sth. 为某事做准备/准备好做某事 Unit 7 Section B 1a~1e+Reading Plus 根据汉语提示或用括号中所给单词的适当形式填空 Andy’s family spend a day ① 　preparing for　(为……做准备) Andy’s birthday party. His mom wakes up early ② 　　　　to prepare　(prepare) food and drinks. His sister also ③ 　prepared a gift for him　(为他准备了一个礼物) last week. Andy’s father prepares ④ 　to take　(take) Andy’s best friends to the birthday party. preparing for to prepare prepared a gift for him to take Unit 7 Section B 1a~1e+Reading Plus *make preparations/a preparation for... 为……做准备 prepare v.→ preparation n. 准备 Lucy ______________________ the school play by practicing every day. 露西每天练习，为校园戏剧表演做准备。 makes preparations for 返回 Unit 7 Section B 1a~1e+Reading Plus accept与receive均有“接受”之意，但各自侧重表达及用法不同： 词汇 含义及用法 固定搭配 accept v. “接受”，表示主观上接受，多指接受抽象的东西(想法、表扬、道歉等) 常与suggestion, help, invitation, offer, apology, challenge等搭配 receive v. “收到；接受”，表示客观上收到，多指接受具体的东西 常与letter, message, gift, education等搭配；常与from连用  注意：表示“接见，接待”时，要用receive，而不用accept。 16. Just accept change. Unit 7 Section B 1a~1e+Reading Plus ①The community center ________________ the new members and organized a welcome party. ②Emily was excited to ________ the invitation to join the school choir. She ________ a warm welcome from the other members and enjoyed singing with them.　 received accept received receive accept 返回 Unit 7 Section B 1a~1e+Reading Plus 一、根据汉语提示填写单词。 Exercises 1. (2025福建改编) Hobbies can help you calm down. It’s also helpful to consider what your life is missing, like ______________ (创造力) or art skills. 2. Drones have been widely used in ______________ (紧急情况)，environmental protection, farming, transportation and others, with more fields on the way. emergency creativity Unit 7 Section B 1a~1e+Reading Plus 3. A ___________ (未来学家) studies trends to predict what life will be like in 50 years. 4. In an _________ (灾难), robots can help with rescue missions(任务). 5. Nothing can ___________ (取代) a mother’s love for her child. 6. Mary became a computer __________ (专家) after years of research. 7. Parents have a big ______________ (影响) on their children’s habits. 8. This brand is known for its high _____________ (品质) products. disaster replace expert influence quality futurist Unit 7 Section B 1a~1e+Reading Plus 1. (2025遂宁改编)小心！交通信号灯是红色的。现在过马路很危险。等一下。 ——谢谢你提醒我。 —Be careful! The traffic light is red. It’s dangerous to cross the street now. Wait a minute. —________ ________ ________ ___________ me. 二、根据汉语意思完成句子,每空一词。 Thank you for reminding Unit 7 Section B 1a~1e+Reading Plus 2. 一些人担心人工智能可能会在未来接管许多工作。 Some fear that AI might ______ ______ many jobs in the future. 3. 如果你用完纸，明天再买。 If you ______ ______ ______ paper, buy more tomorrow. 4. 我的妈妈为我定了一本书。 My mom ________ a book _____ me a new book online. ordered for take over are out of Unit 7 Section B 1a~1e+Reading Plus Looking into the Future Are you curious about the future? What do you think our life will be like in 50 years or more? To answer this, you can read a sci-fi book. Perhaps you will have some ideas then. Today, many young readers are interested in science fiction. But what makes it so popular? For one thing, science fiction gives us a chance to imagine what our future will be like. Anything is possible. We can dream big. Some people think there will be flying cars and robot servants. Others believe we will learn more about strange aliens and other worlds. Another reason is that sci-fi writers and their work can inspire us to create the future. In 1945, a sci-fi author named Arthur C. Clarke wrote about a system of space stations. In the article, he predicted the earth of the future would have many TV stations and people would send TV programmes around the world. However, this was before TV was a common item at home! In a short story by Clarke, he suggested people in the future would use a system to talk with others around the world. Amazingly, the short story was actually the inspiration for the internet! Science fiction is also popular because it can make us think about our world in new ways. Although many sci-fi stories are set in imaginary worlds or societies, they can help us better understand the real world. They can also make us excited when we feel like we are living in a boring world. What will the future be like? Sci-fi inspires us and helps us to understand what it could be like. Reading Plus 1 Read the text and answer the questions. It allows us to imagine possible futures where anything is possible. Sci-fi writers and their works inspire us to create the future. It helps us think differently about our world, even when stories are set in imaginary societies. 1. What makes science fiction so popular? Unit 7 Section B 1a~1e+Reading Plus Looking into the Future Are you curious about the future? What do you think our life will be like in 50 years or more? To answer this, you can read a sci-fi book. Perhaps you will have some ideas then. Today, many young readers are interested in science fiction. But what makes it so popular? For one thing, science fiction gives us a chance to imagine what our future will be like. Anything is possible. We can dream big. Some people think there will be flying cars and robot servants. Others believe we will learn more about strange aliens and other worlds. Another reason is that sci-fi writers and their work can inspire us to create the future. In 1945, a sci-fi author named Arthur C. Clarke wrote about a system of space stations. In the article, he predicted the earth of the future would have many TV stations and people would send TV programmes around the world. However, this was before TV was a common item at home! In a short story by Clarke, he suggested people in the future would use a system to talk with others around the world. Amazingly, the short story was actually the inspiration for the internet! Science fiction is also popular because it can make us think about our world in new ways. Although many sci-fi stories are set in imaginary worlds or societies, they can help us better understand the real world. They can also make us excited when we feel like we are living in a boring world. What will the future be like? Sci-fi inspires us and helps us to understand what it could be like. 2. What did Arthur C. Clarke do to inspire people to create the important inventions of today? Arthur C. Clarke wrote about futuristic(未来派的) ideas like space stations, global TV broadcasting, and a worldwide communication system, inspiring inventions like the internet. Unit 7 Section B 1a~1e+Reading Plus 3. According to the text, what do you think most sci-fi writers have in common? Most sci-fi writers can use their wild imaginations to predict future technologies and make people see the world differently. Looking into the Future Are you curious about the future? What do you think our life will be like in 50 years or more? To answer this, you can read a sci-fi book. Perhaps you will have some ideas then. Today, many young readers are interested in science fiction. But what makes it so popular? For one thing, science fiction gives us a chance to imagine what our future will be like. Anything is possible. We can dream big. Some people think there will be flying cars and robot servants. Others believe we will learn more about strange aliens and other worlds. Another reason is that sci-fi writers and their work can inspire us to create the future. In 1945, a sci-fi author named Arthur C. Clarke wrote about a system of space stations. In the article, he predicted the earth of the future would have many TV stations and people would send TV programmes around the world. However, this was before TV was a common item at home! In a short story by Clarke, he suggested people in the future would use a system to talk with others around the world. Amazingly, the short story was actually the inspiration for the internet! Science fiction is also popular because it can make us think about our world in new ways. Although many sci-fi stories are set in imaginary worlds or societies, they can help us better understand the real world. They can also make us excited when we feel like we are living in a boring world. What will the future be like? Sci-fi inspires us and helps us to understand what it could be like. Unit 7 Section B 1a~1e+Reading Plus 2 Discuss the questions. 1. Do you like science fiction? Why? ◇ Yes, because it sparks imagination about future technology. ◇ No, I prefer realistic stories. Unit 7 Section B 1a~1e+Reading Plus 2. Who is your favourite sci-fi writer? Give a short introduction to the writer and his / her works. I like Liu Cixin best. He wrote The Three-Body Problem, mixing sci-fi and big ideas. Unit 7 Section B 1a~1e+Reading Plus Looking into the Future Are you curious about the future? What do you think our life will be like in 50 years or more? To answer this, you can read a sci-fi book. Perhaps you will have some ideas then. Today, many young readers are interested in science fiction. But what makes it so popular? be curious about sth. 动词不定式作目的状语 be interested in sth. Unit 7 Section B 1a~1e+Reading Plus For one thing, science fiction gives us a chance to imagine what our future will be like. Anything is possible. We can dream big. Some people think there will be flying cars and robot servants. Others believe we will learn more about strange aliens and other worlds. give sb. a chance to do sth. learn about There be句型将来时 Unit 7 Section B 1a~1e+Reading Plus Another reason is that sci-fi writers and their work can inspire us to create the future. In 1945, a sci-fi author named Arthur C. Clarke wrote about a system of space stations. In the article, he predicted the earth of the future would have many TV stations and people would send TV programmes around the world. inspire sb. to do sth. a system of ... Unit 7 Section B 1a~1e+Reading Plus However, this was before TV was a common item at home! In a short story by Clarke, he suggested people in the future would use a system to talk with others around the world. Amazingly, the short story was actually the inspiration for the internet! talk with sb. be the inspiration for sth. Unit 7 Section B 1a~1e+Reading Plus Science fiction is also popular because it can make us think about our world in new ways. Although many sci-fi stories are set in imaginary worlds or societies, they can help us better understand the real world. They can also make us excited when we feel like we are living in a boring world. What will the future be like? Sci-fi inspires us and helps us to understand what it could be like. be popular help sb. do sth. 引导让步状语从句 Unit 7 Section B 1a~1e+Reading Plus $