Unit 4 Living with technology Extended reading 课件-2025-2026学年高中英语牛津译林版选择性必修第二册

Extended Reading by zyh 1 at the forefront of 基本定义 在于，存在于 配备有，装有 被...包围/环绕 sensory information presence 建设性运用 a host of interact with 无止境的可能性 想象做某事 immersive environment 处于最前列；进入重要地位 basic definition lie in be equipped with be surrounded by 感官信息 临场感，存在；出席/到场 constructive application 大量、许多 与....相互作用/沟通/互动 endless possibilities imagine doing sth 沉浸式的环境 课前检测 by zyh 2 deliver 以一种有意义的方式 engage one`s interest enhance efficiency visualize perform complex surgery what if delicate in order to attempt…on … 被运用 毒品上瘾 human subject 运送/传达；发表 in a meaningful way 吸引某人的兴趣 提高效率 使可视化 执行复杂的手术 如果...该怎么办 精细/密的；脆弱的 为了 在…上尝试 be applied to drug addiction 人体 课前检测 by zyh 3 as well as advocate(line33) go on holiday(line40) 有做某事的机会 take a virtual tour more informed choices(42) as with(line43) boil down to (line45) 科技局限 figure out(line49) in terms of 考虑到/鉴于 keep in mind(line 53) 也 n/v 拥护/拥护者 去度假 have the opportunity to do sth 进行虚拟旅行 更明智的选择 正如；和...一样 归结于 technical limitations 弄清楚/懂；计算出；解决 从…角度来看，就…而言 considering /given/in view of 记住，牢记 课前检测 by zyh 4 serve up 以更快的速度 使我最激动的是 be comfortable with block the road（p55) like weeds(野草） 不断地更新 目的地 the latest transport technology in a instant unpleasant trip at the expense of envy 提供；端上（食物） at faster speed What excites me the most is 对...感到舒服 阻挡道路 大量 update constantly destination 最新的交通科技 立即，马上 不愉快的旅程 以...为代价，在..损害...的情况下 羡慕/忌妒 课前检测 by zyh 5 What technology behind the video is? by zyh Extended Reading Virtual Reality by zyh 7 What is the genre of the text? Susan: an editor Frank: an expert in VR Prediction: What will they talk about? Virtual Reality ...... definition functions characteristics applications challenges its future development How many questions did the magzine’s editor Susan ask the expert Frank ?What are they? 10 How many questions did the magzine’s editor Susan ask the expert Frank ?What are they? 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? 6 by zyh 11 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 The structure of this interview virtual reality;works applications barriers future by zyh 13 SUSAN: Frank, you’ve been working at the forefront of developments in virtual reality for many years. Can you tell us what virtual reality is and how it works? 苏珊:弗兰克，你己经在虚拟现实技术开发的最前沿工作了很多年。你能告诉我们什么是虚拟现实以及它的工作原理吗？ by zyh FRANK: Of course. The basic definition of VR lies in the name itself, which means “reality that is not real”. When you wear a VR headset equipped with cameras and sensors, you are surrounded by three-D images, sounds and other sensory information, which creates a super-realistic effect called “presence”. Though you know the sensory information surrounding you is not real, part of your brain believes it is一and acts accordingly. 弗兰克:当然可以。虚拟现实的基本定义在于其名字本身，意思是“非真实的现实”。当你戴上装有摄像头和传感器的虚拟现实头盔时，你就被3D图像、声音和其他感官信息包围了，它们营造出一种被称为“临场感”的超现实效果。虽然你知道你周围的感官信息不是真实的，但你大脑的一部分区域相信它是真实的，并作出相应的反应。 by zyh While-reading What is VR? Basically, VR, or virtual reality, means “reality that is not real”. How does it work? a VR headset sensors a screen a super-realistic effect called “presence” Though you know the sensory information surrounding you is not real, part of your brain believes it is—and acts accordingly. How does your brain respond to VR? A. Believe it is real. B. Become puzzled. C. Ignore its existence. D. Make no response. Line1-Line9 by zyh SUSAN: Thanks, Frank. Can you give some examples of the practical applications VR has? 苏珊;谢谢你，弗兰克。你能举例说明虚拟现实的实际应用吗？ by zyh FRANK: I‘ d love to. There are a host of educational applications. Academic VR enables students to interact with others in a three-D environment. There are endless possibilities for the subject matter that can be created in a VR system. Imagine studying the solar system or the human body in a fully immersive environment . 弗兰克:我很乐意。（虚拟现实）在教育领域有大量应用。学校虚拟现实使学生能够在3D环境中与他人互动。在虚拟现实系统中创造出的主题有无限可能。想象一下在一个完全沉浸式的环境中研究太阳系人体。 by zyh 这种新的学习方法通过一种富有意义的方式来呈现内容，成功地吸引了学生的兴趣提高了学习效率。其应用范围还可以得到扩展，从而更容易地使数据可视化，例如工程项目和各种其他的设计开发（的数据）。这是非常令人兴奋的！ By delivering the content in a meaningful way, this new approach to learning manages to engage students’interest and enhance learning efficiency. The applications can be expanded to make it easier to visualize data such as engineering projects and a variety of other design developments. It' s pretty exciting! by zyh SUSAN: This sounds like it has a lot of constructive applications. What about its uses for highly developed technical industries such as medicine? 苏珊:听起来虚拟现实有很多建设性的应用。那么虚拟现实在医药等高度发达的技术产业中的应用是怎么样 的？ by zyh FRANK: Surgeons are already using robotic technology with VR to perform complex surgeries. What if I told you that doctors could create a virtual "twin " in order to practise delicate surgery before attempting it on the patient? This technology can be applied to train new surgeons; it also enables experts to test new techniques safely before trying them on human subjects. Treatments of anxiety and drug addiction are other valuable and cost-effective applications of VR. 弗兰克:外科医生己经在使用结合虚拟现实的机器人技术来完成复杂的手术了。如果我告诉你，医生可以创 造一个虚拟的“双胞胎”患者，先进行精确的手术练习，然后才在病人身上做手术，你觉得怎么样？这项技术 可以用于培训新的外科医生，还能让专家在将新技术用于人体之前安全地进行测试。虚拟现实还可以用于 治疗焦虑和药物依赖，这些应用都极具价值和成本效益。 by zyh While-reading Applications of VR In ________ _________ with others in a three-D environment _______ data such as ____________________ and a variety of other design development In ________ surgeons are already using ______________ with to perform complex surgery. _____________ of anxiety and drug addiction education medicine interacting visualizing robotic technology treatments engineering projects Line10-Line29 by zyh While-reading What is the effect of using VR in education? A. Providing students with more practical chances. B. Improving students ability of imagination. C. Broadening students' international vision. D. Improving students' interest and learning efficiency. What is a doctor able to do with the help of VR? A. Train new doctors. B. Clone a twin patient virtually. C. Create robots to perform surgeries. D. Cure anxiety or drug addiction. by zyh SUSAN: That is amazing! It sounds like VR will be a life-changing technology as well as a life-saving one. How will it affect the different aspects of our everyday lives, such as entertainment, shopping and travelling? 苏珊:太棒了！听起来虚现实技术将会改变生活，也可拯生命。它将如何影响我们日常生活的方方面面呢？ 包括娱乐、购物和旅游等。 by zyh FRANK: The entertainment industry is one of the most enthusiastic advocates of VR. Current game systems come with headsets so that players can enter virtual environments and play against either real or virtual opponents. It won' t be long before virtual museums and interactive three-D exhibitions become common. 弗兰克:娱乐业是虚现实最热衷的倡导者之一。目前的游戏系统都带有耳机，所以玩家可以进入虚拟环境， 与真实或虚拟的对手进行比赛。虚拟博物馆和交互式3D展览很就会普及。 by zyh In shopping, you can look forward to being able to have your own virtual reality clone try on clothes and to see products with 360-degree views. Also, people who want to go on holiday will have the opportunity to take a virtual tour of several destinations before deciding where to go. In either case, this technology will help people make more informed choices. 在购物方面，你可以期待虚拟试衣和在360度視角下观看产品。此外，想去度假的人将有机会在决定去哪里之前进行几个目的地的虚拟旅行。 无论哪种情况，这项技术都将帮助人们做出更明智的选择。 by zyh 1.current game systems coem 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 While-reading Applications of VR Entertainment Shopping travelling virtual opponents virtual environments clone a virtual tour of __________________ before deciding where to go several destinations Line30-Line42 by zyh Which of the following is not mentioned in the interview? A. Sports. B. Medicine. C. Entertainment. D. Education. 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. by zyh by zyh SUSAN: I can’t wait! However; as with any technology, there must be some barriers to the development of VR, I guess? 苏珊:我都迫不及待了!但是，我想，和任何技术一样，虚拟现实的发展一定也有一些困难，对吗？ by zyh FRANK: It really boils down to three things—time, cost and technical limitations. We will need time to develop and fine-tune the hardware and software. The initial cost will discourage most people in the beginning but that should be fixed over time. The last issue is our own technical limitations. Just trying to figure out how to do what we want in terms of technology will prove challenging in some areas. 弗兰克:实际上就归结为三件事-时间、成本和技术局限。我们需要时间来开发和调整硬件和软件。一开始的成本会让大多数人望而却步，但随着时间的推移，这一问题应该会得到解决。最后个问题是我们 自身的技术局限?在某些领城，仅仅是试图弄清楚如何从技术上实现我们想做的事情，都是具有挑战性的。 by zyh While-reading Which is not the barrier to the development of VR in the article? A. Money. B. Time. C. Rate of evolution. D. Limited technology. Line43-Line50 by zyh SUSAN: Considering there are so many challenges to deal with, are you still optimistic about the future of VR? 苏珊:考虑到还有很多难题需要解决，你对虚拟现实的未来还持乐观态度吗？ by zyh FRANK: Sure. When talking about VR, we should keep in mind its quick rate of evolution. The possibilities seem endless. For example, 5G technology, with its potential to serve up more stable mobile connectivity at faster speed, will make it possible for people to enjoy a more immersive VR experience wherever they are. Indeed we are only limited by our imagination. 弗兰克:当然。当我们谈论虚拟现实时，我们应该记住它的速发展，其可能性似乎无穷尽也。例如，5G技术 有潜力以更快的速度提供更稳定的移动网连接，这可以让人们无论在哪都能享受更加沉浸式的虚拟现实体验。事实上，我们只是受于我们的想象力。 by zyh What excites me the most is that young people today are digital citizens who are comfortable with technology. They’re well equipped to become part of a technological generation that will develop and use VR to do things we might think impossible today. 最让我激动的是，现在的年轻入都是数字公民，对科技感到很自在。他们完全有能力成为技术时代的一员，开发并使用虚拟现实去做我们今天也许认为不可能的事情。 by zyh SUSAN: Thank you, Frank. It all sounds wonderful.苏珊:谢 谢你，弗兰克。这一切听起来都很棒。 by zyh 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? 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. Summary Virtual reality is something that looks real but is not real at all. With the relevant equipment, one can experience the virtual reality technology immediately. This is a technology that has been used in the fields of education and medicine. Besides, it will have huge impacts on our daily lives as well, such as entertainment, shopping and travelling. However, there are some barriers to its development, like time, cost and technical limitations. Despite these challenges, VR still has a bright future. by zyh If given a chance, what questions do you want to ask Frank ? Post reading by zyh Homework Write an e-mail to Frank and share your thoughts on the interview and your 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 thrilled to learn about all the possible applications that VR has._________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Best wishes, Li Hua by zyh 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 thrilled to learn about all the possible applications that VR has. I am interested in high-tech products, and I intend to study urban planning when I go to college. I believe that the city buildings will be built in a more reasonable way with the help of VR, which will avoid the trouble of rebuilding. VR will also be helpful in other fields and bring us some convenience. However, I have a small concern about it: will it interfere with one's perception of the real world if he or she spends too much time on it? what if someday we all enter a virtual world so real that we do not want to leave it? I am looking forward to your reply very much! Best wishes, Li Hua by zyh by zyh 处于最前列，有重要地位(para1) ________________ 在于，存在于(para2) ________________ 配备有……；装有…… ________________ 被…包围/环绕 ________________ 实际应用 ________________ 许多，大量(para4) ________________ 使某人能够做某事 ________________ 与某人互动/沟通 ________________ 用……的方式 ________________ 引起某人的兴趣 ________________ at the forefront of lie in be equipped with be surrounded by practical application a host of enable sb to do interact with in a … way engage one’s interest Review by zyh 学习效率 ________________ 被扩展到 ________________ 种种；各种各样的…… ________________ 建设性的应用 ________________ 为了(para6) ________________ 被应用于；运用于 ________________ 在……上试用 ________________ 也；和……一样 ________________ 有机会做某事(para8) ________________ learning efficiency be expanded to a variety of constructive applications in order to be applied to try sth on as well as have the opportunity to do EXPRESSIONS by zyh 正如, 与…...一样 ________________ 归结为(para10) ________________ 弄清楚/懂，计算出，解决 ________________ 从…角度看；就……而言 ________________ 对于……持乐观态度； 看好 ________________ 记住，牢记(para12) ________________ 做某事的潜力； ________________ 提供；上菜 ________________ 能够胜任某事 ________________ as with boil down to figure out in terms of be optimistic about keep in mind potential to do sth serve up be equipped to EXPRESSIONS by zyh Unit4 Extended reading,Project, Assessment & Further study 知识点讲练 by zyh 重点词汇 1.definition n.定义;释义,解释 【教材原句】The basic definition of VR lies in the name itself,which means “reality that is not real”. 我们从虚拟现实的名字就能看出它的基本定义,意思就是 “非真实的现实”。 by zyh 【归纳拓展】 define v.定义;使明确;规定 define...as...定义……为…… definite adj.一定的;确切的 definitely adv.清楚地,当然;明确地,肯定地 单句填空 In ancient times,people defined a happy life 　　　　　a life with food and shelter.  as by zyh 2.engage vt.& vi.吸引住(注意力、兴趣);雇用,聘用;与……建立密切关系 【教材原句】By delivering the content in a meaningful way,this new approach to learning manages to engage students’ interest and enhance learning efficiency. 通过用一种富有意义的方式来呈现内容,这种新的学习方法能够吸引学生兴趣,提高学习效率。 by zyh 【归纳拓展】 engage in 参加/与; 从事，进行 engage sb in sth 使某人参加/从事某事 engage sb as... 聘用某人为…… engage sb to do sth 雇用某人做某事 engaged adj. 忙的;已订婚的；使用中的；被占用的 be engaged in sth 忙于某事 be engaged to sb 与某人订婚 engagement n. 雇用；订婚; （尤指正式的/与工作相关的）约会;约定，预约; engaging adj.动人的;迷人的;有趣的 engagingly adv.动人地;吸引人地 by zyh 单句填空 ①There wasn’t a dry eye in the house when they announced their 　　　　　　(engage).  ②We’d be able to engage local people 　　　　　　volunteers. ③I have engaged a secretary 　　　　　　(deal) with all my paperwork.  ④The soldiers were 　　　　　　(engage) in a military operation close to the Ugandan border.  engagement as to deal　 engaged　 by zyh 3.optimistic adj.乐观的,抱乐观看法的 【教材原句】Considering there are so many challenges to deal with,are you still optimistic about the future of VR? 考虑到有这么多的挑战需要应对,你还对虚拟现实的未来持乐观态度吗? 【归纳拓展】 be optimistic that/about...对……抱乐观的态度 optimistically adv.乐观主义地 optimism n.乐观;乐观主义 optimist n.乐观主义者 (反)pessimistic adj.悲观的;悲观主义的 by zyh 单句填空 ①Be optimistic 　　　　　final goals and stick to them.  ②We need not feel ashamed of our failure.We may,instead,face it realistically and accept it 　　　　　　　　(optimistic). 实事求是地 ③Turning one’s life into a waiting game requires faith and hope,and is strictly for the 　　　　　　 (optimistic) among us.严格地；完全地  ④　　　　　　　　 (optimistic) made him alive through the hard days.  about　 optimistically　 optimists　 Optimism by zyh 4.annoy vt.使恼怒,使生气;打扰,骚扰 【教材原句】Does it annoy you to see cars blocking the road like weeds when you are travelling? 当你旅行时,看到大量的汽车挡住了路,你会感到心烦吗? by zyh 【归纳拓展】 it annoys sb (to do sth)(做某事)使某人生气 annoyed adj.愤怒的,生气的 be annoyed with sb对某人生气 be annoyed at/about sth对某事感到愤怒 be annoyed to do sth因做某事而恼火 annoying adj.讨厌的;恼人的 annoyance n.生气，烦恼; 使人烦恼的事 to sb’s annoyance让某人烦恼的是 by zyh ⑤　　　　 our annoyance,the air conditioner broke down on the hottest night of the year!  句式升级 ⑥She didn’t fall asleep until midnight because she had a sleeping problem.(用annoying改写) →She stayed awake till midnight because of 　　　 　　　　　 　　　　 　　　　　　　　　　.  To her annoying sleeping problem by zyh 5.expense n.费用;开销,开支 【教材原句】All this technology does not come at the expense of fashion. 所有这些技术都不会以牺牲时尚为代价。 【归纳拓展】 at the expense of以…为代价，在牺牲/损害……的情况下 at one’s expense由某人付钱，义某人为代价 expensive adj.昂贵的;花钱多的 expensively adv.昂贵地 by zyh spare no expense不惜费用;不惜代价 go to the expense of doing sth花大钱做某事 by zyh 单句填空 ①If it should break down within the first year,we would repair it 　　　　　our expense.  At present,these technologies are still 　　　　　　(expense),though.  They are worth having but not at the expense 　　　　　better services.  at expensive　 of　 by zyh 重点句式 6. what if... 【教材原句】What if I told you that doctors could create a virtual “twin” in order to practise a delicate surgery before attempting it on the patient? 如果我告诉你,医生可以先造出一个虚拟的“孪生病人”练习精密的手术,然后再在病人身上进行实际操作呢? by zyh 【归纳拓展】 what if后面跟一个完整的句子,且句子通常用一般现在时,意为“如果/要是……会怎么样/该怎么办?”,相当于What should we do/will happen if...?。 Guess what!你猜怎么着! So what?那又怎么样? Why not (do...)?为什么不(做……)呢? How/What about...?……怎么样? What’s up?出了什么事? by zyh 单句填空 ③—Hi,Jane.You look upset.What’s 　　　　 ?  —Well,I’m trying to figure out where all my money has gone. up by zyh Lavf58.29.100 Bilibili VXCode Swarm Transcoder v0.6.6 Lavf54.59.106 Lavf58.20.100 Lavf57.25.100 $