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Unit 2
Looking into the future
Learning About Language
Build up your vocabulary
To learn to paraphrase sentences with similar words.
To learn to use a mind map to build up your vocabulary.
What are the ways to
build up your vocabulary?
word formation
remember words in a chain
draw pictures
connect with a certain situation
1. Write as many correct pairs of “verb + noun” phrases as possible.
Verbs:
detect, integrate, leak, switch on/off, monitor, cure, have, become, issue, encourage, repair, reject
Nouns:
a preference, routine, a warning, cancer, learning, the heater, air quality, potential dangers, oil, innovation, the electrical wiring, fantasies
detect
+
potential dangers
integrate
+
leak
switch on/off
monitor
cure
+
+
+
+
oil
air quality
cancer
learning
the heater
the electrical wiring
air quality
the electrical wiring
have
become
issue
encourage
repair
reject
+
preference
fantasies
+
+
+
+
+
routine
a warning
innovation
learning
the heater
the electrical wiring
innovation
a warning
2. Complete the sentences with the adjectives in the box. Then translate the sentences.
abnormal automatic available constant critical efficient distant instant relevant secure
1. Big data will become much more _________ in solving crimes in the future.
2. Many smart watches can provide ________ fitness data.
3. It is possible that this technological fantasy will come true in the ________ future.
4. After the accident, both drivers are in ________ condition.
5. The fridge keeps food at a _________ low temperature.
6. The air conditioner works in __________ mode.
7. It is important to make food and water _________ to the survivors.
8. Houses with advanced applications will keep us _______ and healthy.
9. We find the German transport system to be one of the most ________ in Europe.
10. The sensors can detect anything __________ and automatically call someone to come and fix it.
distant
instant
relevant
critical
constant
automatic
available
secure
efficient
abnormal
1. Big data will become much more relevant in solving crimes in the future.
2. Many smart watches can provide instant fitness data.
3. It is possible that this technological fantasy will come true in the distant future.
4. After the accident, both drivers are in critical condition.
5. The fridge keeps food at a constant low temperature.
6. The air conditioner works in automatic mode.
7. It is important to make food and water available to the survivors.
8. Houses with advanced applications will keep us secure and healthy.
9. We find the German transport system to be one of the most efficient in Europe.
10. The sensors can detect anything abnormal and automatically call someone to come and fix it.
未来,大数据在破案中的作用将更加重要。
许多智能手表可以提供即时健身数据。
这种技术幻想有可能在遥远的将来实现。
3. Translate the above sentences into Chinese.
事故发生后,两名司机情况都很危急。
冰箱使食物保持恒定的低温。
空调以自动模式工作。
向幸存者提供食物和水是很重要的。
拥有先进应用程序的房屋将保证我们的安全和健康。
我们发现德国的交通系统是欧洲效率最高的交通系统之一。
传感器可以检测到任何异常情况,并自动叫人来修理。
4. Paraphrase the sentences using the words and phrases in brackets.
Tips
Think of the given word’s meaning;
Read the sentence and find out the part that has the similar meaning of the given word;
You may need to write the sentence in a new way to make it fluent;
1. Care will also be taken to combine the building and surrounding architecture together to form an effective system. (integrate)
integrate v. to make sb./sth. join in and be a whole.
Care will also be taken to integrate the building and surrounding architecture to form an effective system.
combine v. to come together to form a single thing or group; to join two or more things or groups together to form a single one 使结合;混合
搭配
combine with 与……结合起来
combine A and / with B 把A和B结合起来
combine against 联合起来对抗……
拓展
combination n.联合; 化合
in combination (with) (与……)联合起来; 在联合中
combined adj. 联合的, 共同的
单句语法填空。
They were performing a calculation, not just memorizing the value of each ___________ (combine). (2019全国卷III)
When __________ (combine) with berries or slices of other fruits, frozen bananas make an excellent base for thick, cooling fruit shakes and low fat “ice cream”.
(2018全国卷II)
combination
combined
2. We will probably benefit from remote-controlled houses. (potentially)
potentially adv. with possibility of becoming actual
We will potentially benefit from remote-controlled houses.
3. He insisted that everything in the smart home would be all right. However, I could not help but feel anxious. (nevertheless)
nevertheless adv. despite anything to the contrary
He insisted that everything in the smart home would be all right. Nevertheless, I could not help but feel anxious.
can not help but do sth. 不得不;必须;只好;不可避免会做……; 忍不住做……
e.g. When our country calls us for help, we can’t help but go.
I can’t help but feel sorry for him.
拓展
can’t help doing sth. 情不自禁做某事
can’t help (to) do sth. 不能帮忙做某事
4. It is a good habit to make certain that you know what is happening with your blood pressure. (keep track of)
keep track of record
It is a good habit to make certain that you keep track of what is happening with your blood pressure.
5. The monitoring system sends out warning as soon as the car begins to leak oil. (the instant)
the instant immediately
The monitoring system sends out warning the instant the car begins to leak oil.
It is a good way to paraphrase a word or phrase in English, which will help you to learn English in the English way. Moreover, when you are writing in English, try to use an advanced word or phrase to replace the one that is too common.
Rewrite the following sentences with the words or phrases learnt in this unit.
1. When you leave the room, please turn off the lights.
2. She loves the young man because he knows all her favourite things.
3. There is no need to push the machine. It can move by itself.
4. It is not common to be so warm at this time of year.
When you leave the room, please switch off the lights.
She loves the young man because he knows all her preferences.
There is no need to push the machine. It can move automatically.
It is abnormal to be so warm at this time of year.
Add more elements in the mind map to build up your vocabulary.
future life
House
Transport
Health
Security
Work
entertaiment
integrated
sensors
driverless cars, new fuel cars, flying trains/cars
health
monitoring
machines to detect
disasters
Words you may use to talk about future life:
AI automatic monitor assist aid serve
remote control input accurate warning
keep track protect privacy unique number
detetct disasters integrated sensors innovation
Discover useful structures
Simple Future Tense & Future Progressive Tense
To learn to understand the use of the future progressive tense;
To read and understand the difference between the simple future tense and future progressive tense.
Read the text and find out the sentences that use will be+doing.
Read and discuss the use of will be doing in the sentences.
1. However, in the not-too-distant future, we will be living in smart homes that will lock the door…
2. In the future, we will be using advanced technology every day for automatic control or …
3. In addition, your smart home will be monitoring your health for you every day.
4. It will also be checking your body weight.
5. Smart toilets will be keeping constant track of your health as well.
prediction to the life in the future
prediction to the life in the future
prediction to the life in the future
prediction to the life in the future
prediction to the life in the future
将来进行时用法
概念:表示将来某时或某一时间段正在进行的动作,或按预测将来会发生的事情。
形式:shall(第一人称)/ will(第二、三人称)+be doing
未完成性;持续性
1. 表示将来某一时间正在进行的动作,一般带时间状语。
e.g. What will you be doing at this time next Monday?
When he comes to my house tomorrow, I will be writing the report.
2. 表示现在正在进行的动作,但这个动作会延续到将来。
e.g. I wonder if it will still be raining this afternoon.
I think that she will be working on this experiment until next morning.
3. 表示预定的将来的动作或将来的预测,指已经计划或安排好的事情。
e.g. Tomorrow I will be flying to Bombay.
After you take the medicine, you will be feeling much better.
4. 表示委婉的请求
e.g. When will we be meeting again?
5. 表示原因
e.g. Tomorrow morning, I will be having a meeting.
6. 表示结果
e.g. Stop the child, or he will be falling over.
7. 表示对将来的打算
e.g. My duties will end in July, and I’ll be returning to Shanghai.
1. Look at the sentences below. One is in the simple future tense. The other is in the future progressive tense. What different impressions do they make?
In the future we will use advanced technology every day for automatic control of just about everything in our home.
In the future we will be using advanced technology every day for automatic control of just about everything in our home.
What will you be doing this time tomorrow?
明天这个时候你会在做什么呢?
What will you do tomorrow?
你明天干什么?
将来某时正在进行的动作
将来某时将要发生的动作
将来进行时表示将来某时正在进行的动作,常用来表述已经安排好的事情,给人一种期待感;一般将来时表示将来某时将要发生的动作,事先没有考虑而只是在说话时作出的决定。
When will you pay back the money?
你什么时候还钱?
When will you be paying back the money?
这钱你什么时候还呢?
似乎在直接讨债
委婉地商量
将来进行时语气更委婉
Linda won’t pay this bill.
琳达不肯付这笔钱。
表意愿
Linda won’t be paying this bill.
不会由琳达来付钱。
单纯谈未来情况
一般将来中的will含有“愿意”的意思,而用将来进行时则只是单纯地谈未来情况。
用括号内所给动词的适当时态填空。
1. A: Is it next week that you’re on holiday?
B: Yes. This time next week I _____________ (sail) on the Pacific.
2. A: Where’s Mum? I’m starving!
B: She’ll be back by eight. Wait and have dinner with us.
A: Eight! No way! I _____________ (die) of starvation by then!
3. A: It ______________ (rain) all day on Sunday, so the party will be in the house, not in the garden.
B: I think the party in the house won’t be so boring.
4. A: I’ve left my watch upstairs.
B: I _______ (go) to get it for you.
will be sailing
will be dying
will be raining
will go
Tips
Before we complete the sentences, we should list what he does at a certain time and make sure the activity has not finished at that time.
For example, his classes begin at 8:00 o’clock and continue until 12:15. So he will be having a class at 8:10 a.m.
2. Read the passage and complete the following sentences.
Jack goes to school every weekday. He leaves home at 6:45 and arrives at school at about 7:30. His morning classes begin at 8:00 o’clock and continue until 12:15. Then he has lunch, which takes about half an hour. His classes begin again at 1:30 in the afternoon and end at 3:50. He goes to school’s football club at 4:30 and finishes practice at 6:00. He arrives home at about 6:45. Every day he follows the same routine and tomorrow will be no exception.
1. At 6:30 a.m. tomorrow, …
A. he’ll be leaving the house. B. he’ll be at home.
2. At 8:10 a.m. tomorrow, …
A. he’ll be having a class. B. he’ll have a class.
3. At 12:30 tomorrow, …
A. he will be having lunch B. he will have lunch
4. At 5:00 p.m. tomorrow, …
A. he’ll be practising football B. he will practise football
5. At 6:45 p.m. tomorrow, …
A. he’ll be arriving home B. he will arrive home
3. Fill in the blanks with the proper forms of the verbs in brackets.
1. You can call me then. I _________________ (not sleep).
2. They set off at 9:00 a.m. and thought they ____________ (reach) the airport an hour later.
3. Will you _____ (wait) for me until I find electrical wires?
4. Better not hang out with Sam then. He ______________ (work) on his article on critical thinking.
5. I guess most parents ____________ (support) the new plan at the meeting tomorrow.
will not be sleeping
对将来的预测
would reach
询问意愿
wait
will be working
将来正在进行
will support
对将来的预测
Translate the following sentences.
1. 明天我要去打篮球。所以明天早上八点我正在打篮球。
2. 七月份我们要去海边度假。我们将在那里一直待到九月份。
I will play basketball tomorrow. So I will be playing basketball at eight tomorrow morning.
We will be taking our holiday at the seaside in July. We will be staying there until September.
3. 下午四点,我自己去寄信吧。
I will send the letter by myself at 4:00 p.m.
4. 明天早上这个时间,我正在操场上踢足球。
At this time tomorrow morning, I will be playing football on the playground.
Read the travel plan of part 4 and make up a conversation using the future progressive tense.
From the information of the chart, we can make up sentences like:
I will be flying to Beijing from Melbourne.
I will be arriving at 10:00 a.m..
I will be visiting the Summer Palace in the afternoon.
Take the plans on Monday for example. We can begin our conversation like this:
A: Sarah, how will you spend your holiday?
B: I will go to Beijing with my family.
A: When will you be arriving in Beijing?
B: Around ten in the morning.
A: Where will you go as the first place to visit?
B: I’ll be visiting the Summer Palace in the afternoon.
Use the words and expressions you have collected in last step to write an article about future life. You can choose any aspect you like.
Thank you for your listening
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