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UNIT 7 / In the Future
Big Question: What will the future be like?
📖 课文梳理
本单元围绕「未来的世界」展开,引导同学们思考和预测未来科技、生活和社会的变化。通过学习本单元,同学们将掌握一般将来时的用法,学会用英语表达对未来的预测和设想。
结构:讨论未来生活变革 -> 学习未来相关词汇和表达 -> 掌握一般将来时的各种用法 -> 展望和预测未来的科技发展。
📚 重点词汇(含词族拓展)
Section A & Section B
future /ˈfjuːtʃə(r)/ n./adj. 未来;将来的
词族拓展:future (n./adj.) → futuristic (adj. 未来主义的)
搭配:in the future 在未来 / in the near future 在不久的将来
What will the future be like? 未来会是什么样?
robot /ˈrəʊbɒt/ n. 机器人
搭配:robot technology 机器人技术 / a robot cleaner 机器人吸尘器
Robots can help us do dangerous jobs. 机器人可以帮助我们做危险的工作。
prediction /prɪˈdɪkʃn/ n. 预测;预言
词族拓展:predict (v. 预测) → prediction (n.) → predictable (adj. 可预测的)
搭配:make a prediction 做预测 / weather prediction 天气预报
Can you make a prediction about the future? 你能对未来做个预测吗?
technology /tekˈnɒlədʒi/ n. 技术;科技
词族拓展:technological (adj. 技术的) → technologically (adv.)
搭配:science and technology 科学技术 / modern technology 现代科技
Modern technology makes our life easier. 现代科技让我们的生活更便利。
machine /məˈʃiːn/ n. 机器;机械
搭配:washing machine 洗衣机 / vending machine 自动售货机 / by machine 用机器
This machine can do the work of ten people. 这台机器可以做十个人的工作。
explore /ɪkˈsplɔː(r)/ v. 探索;勘探
词族拓展:explore (v.) → explorer (n. 探险家) → exploration (n. 探索)
搭配:explore space 探索太空 / explore the world 探索世界
Humans dream of exploring Mars one day. 人类梦想有朝一日探索火星。
impossible /ɪmˈpɒsəbl/ adj. 不可能的
词族拓展:impossible (adj.) → impossibly (adv.) → impossibility (n.)
反义词:possible (adj. 可能的)
Nothing is impossible if you try your best. 只要你尽力,没有什么是不可的。
believe /bɪˈliːv/ v. 相信;认为
词族拓展:believe (v.) → belief (n. 信念) → believable (adj. 可信的)
搭配:believe in 相信(存在/能力)/ Believe it or not 信不信由你
I believe that we will have a better future. 我相信我们会有一个更美好的未来。
appear /əˈpɪə(r)/ v. 出现;看来
词族拓展:appear (v.) → appearance (n. 外貌;出现) → disappear (v. 消失)
用法:appear to do sth 似乎做某事 / It appears that... 似乎……
Robots appear in many science fiction movies. 机器人出现在许多科幻电影中。
smart /smɑːt/ adj. 聪明的;智能的
搭配:smart phone 智能手机 / smart home 智能家居
同义词:clever / intelligent
Smart phones can do many amazing things. 智能手机可以做很多令人惊叹的事情。
✏词汇配套练习
📝 练习一:用所给词的适当形式填空(词形转换)
1. Nobody can _____ (prediction) what will happen in the future.
2. The _____ (technology) changes in the past 10 years are amazing.
3. It is _____ (possible) for humans to live without water, but nothing is _____ (possible).
4. The _____ (appear) of robots changes our daily lives.
5. We need more _____ (explore) to discover new things in space.
6. Do you have any _____ (believe) in the power of science?
7. The _____ (environment) problem needs everyone's attention.
8. The _____ (machine) parts need to be checked regularly.
【参考答案】
1. predict 2. technological 3. impossible / possible 4. appearance 5. explorers 6. belief 7. environmental 8. mechanical
📝 练习二:选词填空
future robot prediction technology explore impossible believe smart
future robot prediction technology explore impossible believe smart
1. In the _____, people may live on other planets.
2. _____ will do most of the housework for us.
3. His _____ about the weather came true.
4. Modern _____ makes communication much easier.
5. Scientists are trying to _____ the deep ocean.
6. Nothing is _____ if you work hard enough.
7. I _____ that science will make our lives better.
8. _____ phones are now part of our daily lives.
【参考答案】
1. future 2. Robots 3. prediction 4. technology 5. explore 6. impossible 7. believe 8. Smart
🔗 重点短语(含详解)
in the future 在未来;将来
表示从现在往后的一段时间,常用于一般将来时。注意区分:in future(从今以后,英式英语)。
What will the world be like in the future? 未来世界会是什么样的?
In the future, people will travel to space for holidays. 将来人们会去太空度假。
in the near future 在不久的将来
强调不远的将来,比in the future更加紧迫。
Scientists will find a cure for the disease in the near future. 科学家在不久的将来会找到治疗这种疾病的方法。
We will build a space station on the moon in the near future. 我们在不久的将来会在月球上建空间站。
believe it or not 信不信由你
用于引出令人惊讶的事实或信息。通常放在句首。
Believe it or not, robots can cook better than humans now. 信不信由你,机器人现在做饭比人还好。
Believe it or not, there will be flying cars in ten years. 信不信由你,十年内就会出现飞行汽车。
science and technology 科学技术
常作为一个固定短语出现,指科学和技术整体。注意科技节或相关活动常用此短语。
Science and technology are developing rapidly. 科学技术正在飞速发展。
Our school held a science and technology festival. 我们学校举办了一个科技节。
hundreds of 数百的;成百上千的
类似短语结构:hundreds of / thousands of / millions of。注意:hundred前有具体数字时不加s。
Hundreds of new robots will be produced every year. 每年会生产数百个新机器人。
There are hundreds of stars in the sky. 天空中有数百颗星星。
Two hundred students visited the science museum. 两百名学生参观了科学博物馆。
come true 实现;成真
主语通常是愿望、梦想、预言等。不可用于被动语态。
I hope my dream will come true. 我希望我的梦想能实现。
His prediction about the future came true. 他对未来的预测成真了。
be able to 能够
相当于can,但be able to有更多时态变化。注意:将来时的will be able to比can更常用。
People will be able to travel to Mars in the future. 未来人们将能够去火星旅行。
I was able to finish the work on time. 我能够按时完成工作。
✏短语配套练习
📝 练习三:用方框中短语的适当形式填空
in the future in the near future believe it or not science and technology hundreds of come true be able to
1. _____, some robots can already talk like humans.
2. Our country is developing _____ very fast.
3. I hope my dream of becoming a scientist will _____.
4. _____ people will move to other planets.
5. The new hospital will open _____ soon.
6. We will _____ use robots to do dangerous jobs.
7. There are _____ different kinds of robots in the exhibition.
8. _____, we will not need to drive cars ourselves.
【参考答案】
1. Believe it or not 2. science and technology 3. come true 4. In the future 5. in the near future 6. be able to 7. hundreds of 8. In the future
📐 语法精讲 + 配套练习
一、一般将来时(Simple Future Tense)
一般将来时表示将来某个时间要发生的动作或存在的状态,是中考必考的时态之一。本单元重点掌握四种表达方式。
1. will + 动词原形
will 表示主观意愿或客观预测,不强调计划性。在口语中常缩写为 'll。
→ 肯定句:主语 + will + 动词原形
I will visit my grandparents next weekend. 我下周末会去看望我的祖父母。
People will have robots in their homes. 人们家里会有机器人。
→ 否定句:主语 + will not (won't) + 动词原形
He won't come to the party tomorrow. 他明天不会来参加聚会。
There won't be any pollution in the future. 未来将不会有污染。
→ 一般疑问句:Will + 主语 + 动词原形?
Will there be more trees in the future? 未来会有更多的树吗?
Will you help me with the housework? 你会帮我做家务吗?
注意:will 没有人称和数的变化,后面接动词原形。
2. be going to + 动词原形
be going to 表示按计划或安排要做的事,或根据已有迹象推测将要发生的事。
→ 肯定句:主语 + am/is/are + going to + 动词原形
I am going to study harder next term. 我下学期打算更加努力地学习。
It is going to rain. Look at those dark clouds. 要下雨了,看那些乌云。
→ 否定句:主语 + am/is/are + not + going to + 动词原形
We are not going to have classes tomorrow. 我们明天不用上课。
→ 一般疑问句:Am/Is/Are + 主语 + going to + 动词原形?
Are you going to buy a new phone? 你打算买一个新手机吗?
What is he going to do this weekend? 他这个周末打算做什么?
will 与 be going to 的区别:will 表示临时决定或客观预测;be going to 表示事先计划或有迹象表明要发生。
3. There will be / There is/are going to be
表示将来存在的状态,即"将有……"。
There will be more robots in factories. 工厂里将有更多机器人。
There is going to be a concert next Friday. 下周五将有一场音乐会。
→ 否定句:There will not (won't) be... / There is/are not going to be...
There won't be any exams in the future. 未来将不会有考试。
→ 一般疑问句:Will there be...? / Is/Are there going to be...?
Will there be flying cars in the future? 未来会有飞行汽车吗?
注意:There be 不能和 have 同时使用!
4. 现在进行时表将来
某些表示位置转移的动词(如 come, go, leave, arrive, start, begin, fly 等)可以用现在进行时表示按计划或安排即将发生的动作。
The train is arriving in five minutes. 火车五分钟后到达。
We are leaving for Beijing tomorrow. 我们明天动身去北京。
My cousin is coming to see me this weekend. 我表弟这个周末要来看我。
She is flying to Shanghai next Monday. 她下周一要飞往上海。
时间标志词:
常与一般将来时连用的时间状语:
tomorrow 明天 / next week 下周 / next year 明年 / in the future 在未来 / soon 不久 / in + 时间段(in three days 三天后)
注意:in + 时间段表示"……之后",用于一般将来时;after + 时间段用于一般过去时。
📝 练习四:用所给动词的适当形式填空(一般将来时)
1. I _____ (visit) my grandparents next Sunday.
2. There _____ (be) a football match tomorrow afternoon.
3. She _____ (not / go) to the party because she is too busy.
4. _____ you _____ (help) me with my homework?
5. Look at the clouds! It _____ (rain).
6. The plane _____ (leave) at 8 o'clock tonight.
7. We _____ (have) a test next Friday.
8. I _____ (be) a doctor when I grow up.
9. There _____ (not / be) any pollution in the future city.
10. They _____ (build) a new hospital in the near future.
11. _____ there _____ (be) robots in every home in the future?
12. My mother _____ (cook) dinner for us tonight.
13. The train _____ (arrive) in ten minutes.
14. I think humans _____ (live) on Mars one day.
15. She _____ (start) her new job next Monday.
【参考答案】
1. will visit / am going to visit 2. will be / is going to be 3. won't go / is not going to go 4. Will...help / Are...going to help 5. is going to rain 6. is leaving 7. will have / are going to have 8. will be / am going to be 9. won't be / isn't going to be 10. will build / are going to build 11. Will...be / Is...going to be 12. is cooking / will cook 13. is arriving 14. will live 15. is starting
📝 练习五:句型转换(按要求改写句子)
1. People will have robots at home. (改为否定句)
People _____ _____ robots at home.
2. There will be more trees in the future. (改为一般疑问句)
_____ there _____ more trees in the future?
3. He is going to buy a new car. (改为否定句)
He _____ _____ going to buy a new car.
4. They will arrive at 9 o'clock. (对划线部分提问)
_____ _____ they arrive?
5. We will have a meeting tomorrow. (改为一般疑问句)
_____ you _____ a meeting tomorrow?
6. She is going to study abroad. (改为一般疑问句)
_____ she _____ to study abroad?
7. There is going to be a concert. (改为否定句)
There _____ _____ going to be a concert.
8. The train is leaving at 7pm. (对划线部分提问)
_____ _____ is the train leaving?
【参考答案】
1. will not (won't) have 2. Will...be 3. is not 4. When will 5. Will...have 6. Is...going 7. is not 8. What time
📋 Unit 7 综合训练
一、单项选择(共15题)
1. What _____ the world _____ like in the future?
A. will...be B. is...going C. does...being D. has...been
2. Robots _____ most of the housework in the future.
A. do B. did C. will do D. are doing
3. There _____ flying cars in the near future.
A. will have B. are C. is going to be D. will be
4. Look at those dark clouds! It _____.
A. will rain B. is going to rain C. rains D. rained
5. I _____ a scientist when I grow up.
A. am being B. was C. will be D. am
6. The train _____ at 8 o'clock tonight.
A. is leaving B. leaving C. will leaving D. leaves
7. We _____ a test next Monday.
A. have B. are going to have C. having D. had
8. _____ there _____ more robots in factories?
A. Will...have B. Are...be C. Will...be D. Is...going
9. He _____ come to the party because he is busy.
A. will B. won't C. isn't D. doesn't
10. Believe it or not, humans _____ on Mars one day.
A. live B. lived C. will live D. are living
11. There _____ an English speech contest next week.
A. will have B. is going to have C. is going to be D. are going to be
12. We _____ to Beijing next Sunday morning.
A. fly B. are flying C. flew D. have flown
13. Science and technology _____ very fast nowadays.
A. is developing B. are developing C. develop D. developed
14. Nothing is _____ if you put your heart into it.
A. possible B. impossible C. possibly D. impossibly
15. I hope your dreams will _____.
A. come true B. come truly C. come truth D. coming true
【参考答案】
1. A 2. C 3. D 4. B 5. C 6. A 7. B 8. C 9. B 10. C 11. C 12. B 13. B 14. B 15. A
二、用所给单词的适当形式填空(共15题)
1. Nobody knows what will happen _____ (介词) the future.
2. Scientists are trying to make _____ (predict) about earthquakes.
3. Modern _____ (technological) help us live better lives.
4. It is _____ (possible) to finish the work in one hour, but we can try.
5. The _____ (appear) of the Internet changed the world.
6. I _____ (believe) that he can win the game because he trained hard.
7. The _____ (environment) pollution is getting worse.
8. There _____ (will) be enough food for everyone in the future.
9. We are _____ (go) to visit the science museum next week.
10. The plane _____ (take) off in two hours.
11. In the _____ (near) future, we will have smart homes.
12. Robots can help _____ (we) do dangerous jobs.
13. Make a prediction _____ (介词) what our life will be like.
14. People will be able _____ (travel) to space for holidays.
15. There are hundreds _____ (介词) students in the school.
【参考答案】
1. in 2. predictions 3. technology 4. impossible 5. appearance 6. believe 7. environmental 8. will 9. going 10. is taking 11. near 12. us 13. about 14. to travel 15. of
三、完形填空(共8题)
What will the future be like? Some people make 1_____ that life will be very different. There will be robots 2_____ every home. They can help people do housework, like washing dishes and cleaning the floor.
3_____ will be able to travel to space for holidays. They will stay in space hotels and 4_____ the beautiful Earth from above. There will also be flying cars, so we won't need to drive 5_____ road.
However, there will also be challenges. The environment will be in greater 6_____ if we don't take action. Scientists are trying to 7_____ new ways to solve environmental problems.
8_____ it or not, the future is in our hands. Let's work together to make the world a better place!
1. A. predictions B. predicts C. predicted D. predicting
2. A. at B. in C. on D. for
3. A. Person B. People C. Persons D. Peoples
4. A. watch B. watching C. watched D. watches
5. A. by B. in C. on D. at
6. A. danger B. dangerous C. dangerously D. dangers
7. A. look at B. find out C. look for D. find
8. A. Believe B. Believing C. Believed D. Believes
【参考答案】
1. A (predictions) 2. B (in) 3. B (People) 4. A (watch) 5. C (on) 6. A (danger) 7. B (find out) 8. A (Believe)
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UNIT 7 / In the Future
Big Question: What will the future be like?
📖 课文梳理
本单元围绕「未来的世界」展开,引导同学们思考和预测未来科技、生活和社会的变化。通过学习本单元,同学们将掌握一般将来时的用法,学会用英语表达对未来的预测和设想。
结构:讨论未来生活变革 -> 学习未来相关词汇和表达 -> 掌握一般将来时的各种用法 -> 展望和预测未来的科技发展。
📚 重点词汇(含词族拓展)
Section A & Section B
future /ˈfjuːtʃə(r)/ n. 未来;将来 adj. 未来的
词族拓展:future (n./adj.) -> futuristic (adj. 未来主义的)
搭配:in the future 在将来 / in the near future 在不久的将来
What will the future be like? 未来会是什么样的?
I want to be a scientist in the future. 我将来想当一名科学家。
This futuristic car can fly in the sky. 这辆未来主义汽车能在天上飞。
robot /ˈrəʊbɒt/ n. 机器人
词族拓展:robot (n.) -> robotic (adj. 机器人的) -> robotics (n. 机器人学)
搭配:a home robot 家用机器人 / industrial robots 工业机器人
Robots will help us do housework in the future. 未来机器人会帮我们做家务。
The robot can speak many languages. 这个机器人能说多种语言。
Robotic technology is developing very fast. 机器人技术发展非常快。
prediction /prɪˈdɪkʃn/ n. 预测;预言
词族拓展:predict (v. 预测) -> prediction (n.) -> predictable (adj. 可预测的) -> unpredictable (adj. 不可预测的)
搭配:make a prediction 做出预测
Can you make a prediction about the future? 你能对将来做个预测吗?
It is difficult to predict the weather. 预测天气很困难。
The future is unpredictable. 未来是不可预测的。
technology /tekˈnɒlədʒi/ n. 技术;科技
词族拓展:technology (n.) -> technological (adj. 技术的) -> technologically (adv.)
搭配:science and technology 科学技术 / modern technology 现代科技 / information technology 信息技术
Technology is changing our lives. 科技正在改变我们的生活。
The technological development is amazing. 技术发展令人惊叹。
Science and technology make the world better. 科学技术让世界更美好。
machine /məˈʃiːn/ n. 机器
词族拓展:machine (n.) -> machinery (n. 机械总称) -> mechanic (n. 机械师) -> mechanical (adj. 机械的)
搭配:washing machine 洗衣机 / vending machine 自动售货机
Machines can do many difficult jobs. 机器可以做很多困难的工作。
This machine can help clean the house. 这台机器能帮忙打扫房子。
My father is a mechanic. He fixes machines. 我爸爸是机械师,他修理机器。
explore /ɪkˈsplɔː(r)/ v. 探索;探险
词族拓展:explore (v.) -> exploration (n. 探索) -> explorer (n. 探险家)
搭配:explore space 探索太空 / explore the world 探索世界
Humans will explore Mars in the future. 人类将来会探索火星。
The explorer discovered a new land. 探险家发现了一块新大陆。
Space exploration is very exciting. 太空探索非常激动人心。
impossible /ɪmˈpɒsəbl/ adj. 不可能的
词族拓展:impossible (adj.) -> impossibly (adv.) -> possibility (n. 可能性) -> possible (adj. 可能的)
反义词:possible (可能的);Nothing is impossible. 一切皆有可能。
搭配:It is impossible to do sth 做某事是不可能的
Nothing is impossible if you try your best. 如果你尽全力,没有什么是不可能的。
It is impossible for us to live without water. 没有水我们不可能生存。
Is there any possibility that we can live on Mars? 我们有可能在火星上生存吗?
believe /bɪˈliːv/ v. 相信;认为
词族拓展:believe (v.) -> belief (n. 信念;信仰) -> believable (adj. 可信的) -> unbelievable (adj. 难以置信的)
搭配:believe in 相信……的存在 / believe it or not 信不信由你
I believe robots will change our lives. 我相信机器人会改变我们的生活。
It is unbelievable that he can fly. 他能飞真是难以置信。
People have different beliefs about the future. 人们对未来有不同的信念。
appear /əˈpɪə(r)/ v. 出现;显得
词族拓展:appear (v.) -> appearance (n. 出现;外貌) -> disappear (v. 消失)
New technologies appear every day. 新技术每天都在出现。
His sudden appearance surprised everyone. 他的突然出现让所有人惊讶。
The old man disappeared from the village. 那个老人从村子里消失了。
smart /smɑːt/ adj. 聪明的;智能的
词族拓展:smart (adj.) -> smartly (adv.) -> smartness (n.)
搭配:smart phone 智能手机 / smart home 智能家居 / smart car 智能汽车
Smart homes will make our lives easier. 智能家居会让我们的生活更便利。
He is a smart student. 他是个聪明的学生。
I use my smart phone to learn English every day. 我每天用智能手机学英语。
space /speɪs/ n. 太空;空间
词族拓展:space (n.) -> spaceship (n. 宇宙飞船) -> spacious (adj. 宽敞的)
搭配:in space 在太空中 / space station 空间站 / space travel 太空旅行
People will travel to space in the future. 未来人们会去太空旅行。
The spaceship will take astronauts to the moon. 宇宙飞船将把宇航员送上月球。
This room is very spacious. 这个房间非常宽敞。
environment /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/ n. 环境
词族拓展:environment (n.) -> environmental (adj. 环境的) -> environmentally (adv.)
搭配:protect the environment 保护环境
We need to protect the environment for the future. 我们需要为未来保护环境。
Environmental problems will become more serious. 环境问题会变得更加严重。
We should live in an environmentally friendly way. 我们应该以环保的方式生活。
future /ˈfjuːtʃə(r)/ n./adj. 未来;将来的
词族拓展:future (n./adj.) → futuristic (adj. 未来主义的)
搭配:in the future 在未来 / in the near future 在不久的将来
What will the future be like? 未来会是什么样?
robot /ˈrəʊbɒt/ n. 机器人
搭配:robot technology 机器人技术 / a robot cleaner 机器人吸尘器
Robots can help us do dangerous jobs. 机器人可以帮助我们做危险的工作。
prediction /prɪˈdɪkʃn/ n. 预测;预言
词族拓展:predict (v. 预测) → prediction (n.) → predictable (adj. 可预测的)
搭配:make a prediction 做预测 / weather prediction 天气预报
Can you make a prediction about the future? 你能对未来做个预测吗?
technology /tekˈnɒlədʒi/ n. 技术;科技
词族拓展:technological (adj. 技术的) → technologically (adv.)
搭配:science and technology 科学技术 / modern technology 现代科技
Modern technology makes our life easier. 现代科技让我们的生活更便利。
machine /məˈʃiːn/ n. 机器;机械
搭配:washing machine 洗衣机 / vending machine 自动售货机 / by machine 用机器
This machine can do the work of ten people. 这台机器可以做十个人的工作。
explore /ɪkˈsplɔː(r)/ v. 探索;勘探
词族拓展:explore (v.) → explorer (n. 探险家) → exploration (n. 探索)
搭配:explore space 探索太空 / explore the world 探索世界
Humans dream of exploring Mars one day. 人类梦想有朝一日探索火星。
impossible /ɪmˈpɒsəbl/ adj. 不可能的
词族拓展:impossible (adj.) → impossibly (adv.) → impossibility (n.)
反义词:possible (adj. 可能的)
Nothing is impossible if you try your best. 只要你尽力,没有什么是不可的。
believe /bɪˈliːv/ v. 相信;认为
词族拓展:believe (v.) → belief (n. 信念) → believable (adj. 可信的)
搭配:believe in 相信(存在/能力)/ Believe it or not 信不信由你
I believe that we will have a better future. 我相信我们会有一个更美好的未来。
appear /əˈpɪə(r)/ v. 出现;看来
词族拓展:appear (v.) → appearance (n. 外貌;出现) → disappear (v. 消失)
用法:appear to do sth 似乎做某事 / It appears that... 似乎……
Robots appear in many science fiction movies. 机器人出现在许多科幻电影中。
smart /smɑːt/ adj. 聪明的;智能的
搭配:smart phone 智能手机 / smart home 智能家居
同义词:clever / intelligent
Smart phones can do many amazing things. 智能手机可以做很多令人惊叹的事情。
✏词汇配套练习
📝 练习一:用所给词的适当形式填空(词形转换)
1. Nobody can _____ (prediction) what will happen in the future.
2. The _____ (technology) changes in the past 10 years are amazing.
3. It is _____ (possible) for humans to live without water, but nothing is _____ (possible).
4. The _____ (appear) of robots changes our daily lives.
5. We need more _____ (explore) to discover new things in space.
6. Do you have any _____ (believe) in the power of science?
7. The _____ (environment) problem needs everyone's attention.
8. The _____ (machine) parts need to be checked regularly.
📝 练习二:选词填空
future robot prediction technology explore impossible believe smart
future robot prediction technology explore impossible believe smart
1. In the _____, people may live on other planets.
2. _____ will do most of the housework for us.
3. His _____ about the weather came true.
4. Modern _____ makes communication much easier.
5. Scientists are trying to _____ the deep ocean.
6. Nothing is _____ if you work hard enough.
7. I _____ that science will make our lives better.
8. _____ phones are now part of our daily lives.
🔗 重点短语(含详解)
in the future 在未来;将来
表示从现在往后的一段时间,常用于一般将来时。注意区分:in future(从今以后,英式英语)。
What will the world be like in the future? 未来世界会是什么样的?
In the future, people will travel to space for holidays. 将来人们会去太空度假。
in the near future 在不久的将来
强调不远的将来,比in the future更加紧迫。
Scientists will find a cure for the disease in the near future. 科学家在不久的将来会找到治疗这种疾病的方法。
We will build a space station on the moon in the near future. 我们在不久的将来会在月球上建空间站。
believe it or not 信不信由你
用于引出令人惊讶的事实或信息。通常放在句首。
Believe it or not, robots can cook better than humans now. 信不信由你,机器人现在做饭比人还好。
Believe it or not, there will be flying cars in ten years. 信不信由你,十年内就会出现飞行汽车。
science and technology 科学技术
常作为一个固定短语出现,指科学和技术整体。注意科技节或相关活动常用此短语。
Science and technology are developing rapidly. 科学技术正在飞速发展。
Our school held a science and technology festival. 我们学校举办了一个科技节。
hundreds of 数百的;成百上千的
类似短语结构:hundreds of / thousands of / millions of。注意:hundred前有具体数字时不加s。
Hundreds of new robots will be produced every year. 每年会生产数百个新机器人。
There are hundreds of stars in the sky. 天空中有数百颗星星。
Two hundred students visited the science museum. 两百名学生参观了科学博物馆。
come true 实现;成真
主语通常是愿望、梦想、预言等。不可用于被动语态。
I hope my dream will come true. 我希望我的梦想能实现。
His prediction about the future came true. 他对未来的预测成真了。
be able to 能够
相当于can,但be able to有更多时态变化。注意:将来时的will be able to比can更常用。
People will be able to travel to Mars in the future. 未来人们将能够去火星旅行。
I was able to finish the work on time. 我能够按时完成工作。
✏短语配套练习
📝 练习三:用方框中短语的适当形式填空
in the future in the near future believe it or not science and technology hundreds of come true be able to
1. _____, some robots can already talk like humans.
2. Our country is developing _____ very fast.
3. I hope my dream of becoming a scientist will _____.
4. _____ people will move to other planets.
5. The new hospital will open _____ soon.
6. We will _____ use robots to do dangerous jobs.
7. There are _____ different kinds of robots in the exhibition.
8. _____, we will not need to drive cars ourselves.
📐 语法精讲 + 配套练习
一、一般将来时(Simple Future Tense)
一般将来时表示将来某个时间要发生的动作或存在的状态,是中考必考的时态之一。本单元重点掌握四种表达方式。
1. will + 动词原形
will 表示主观意愿或客观预测,不强调计划性。在口语中常缩写为 'll。
→ 肯定句:主语 + will + 动词原形
I will visit my grandparents next weekend. 我下周末会去看望我的祖父母。
People will have robots in their homes. 人们家里会有机器人。
→ 否定句:主语 + will not (won't) + 动词原形
He won't come to the party tomorrow. 他明天不会来参加聚会。
There won't be any pollution in the future. 未来将不会有污染。
→ 一般疑问句:Will + 主语 + 动词原形?
Will there be more trees in the future? 未来会有更多的树吗?
Will you help me with the housework? 你会帮我做家务吗?
注意:will 没有人称和数的变化,后面接动词原形。
2. be going to + 动词原形
be going to 表示按计划或安排要做的事,或根据已有迹象推测将要发生的事。
→ 肯定句:主语 + am/is/are + going to + 动词原形
I am going to study harder next term. 我下学期打算更加努力地学习。
It is going to rain. Look at those dark clouds. 要下雨了,看那些乌云。
→ 否定句:主语 + am/is/are + not + going to + 动词原形
We are not going to have classes tomorrow. 我们明天不用上课。
→ 一般疑问句:Am/Is/Are + 主语 + going to + 动词原形?
Are you going to buy a new phone? 你打算买一个新手机吗?
What is he going to do this weekend? 他这个周末打算做什么?
will 与 be going to 的区别:will 表示临时决定或客观预测;be going to 表示事先计划或有迹象表明要发生。
3. There will be / There is/are going to be
表示将来存在的状态,即"将有……"。
There will be more robots in factories. 工厂里将有更多机器人。
There is going to be a concert next Friday. 下周五将有一场音乐会。
→ 否定句:There will not (won't) be... / There is/are not going to be...
There won't be any exams in the future. 未来将不会有考试。
→ 一般疑问句:Will there be...? / Is/Are there going to be...?
Will there be flying cars in the future? 未来会有飞行汽车吗?
注意:There be 不能和 have 同时使用!
4. 现在进行时表将来
某些表示位置转移的动词(如 come, go, leave, arrive, start, begin, fly 等)可以用现在进行时表示按计划或安排即将发生的动作。
The train is arriving in five minutes. 火车五分钟后到达。
We are leaving for Beijing tomorrow. 我们明天动身去北京。
My cousin is coming to see me this weekend. 我表弟这个周末要来看我。
She is flying to Shanghai next Monday. 她下周一要飞往上海。
时间标志词:
常与一般将来时连用的时间状语:
tomorrow 明天 / next week 下周 / next year 明年 / in the future 在未来 / soon 不久 / in + 时间段(in three days 三天后)
注意:in + 时间段表示"……之后",用于一般将来时;after + 时间段用于一般过去时。
📝 练习四:用所给动词的适当形式填空(一般将来时)
1. I _____ (visit) my grandparents next Sunday.
2. There _____ (be) a football match tomorrow afternoon.
3. She _____ (not / go) to the party because she is too busy.
4. _____ you _____ (help) me with my homework?
5. Look at the clouds! It _____ (rain).
6. The plane _____ (leave) at 8 o'clock tonight.
7. We _____ (have) a test next Friday.
8. I _____ (be) a doctor when I grow up.
9. There _____ (not / be) any pollution in the future city.
10. They _____ (build) a new hospital in the near future.
11. _____ there _____ (be) robots in every home in the future?
12. My mother _____ (cook) dinner for us tonight.
13. The train _____ (arrive) in ten minutes.
14. I think humans _____ (live) on Mars one day.
15. She _____ (start) her new job next Monday.
📝 练习五:句型转换(按要求改写句子)
1. People will have robots at home. (改为否定句)
People _____ _____ robots at home.
2. There will be more trees in the future. (改为一般疑问句)
_____ there _____ more trees in the future?
3. He is going to buy a new car. (改为否定句)
He _____ _____ going to buy a new car.
4. They will arrive at 9 o'clock. (对划线部分提问)
_____ _____ they arrive?
5. We will have a meeting tomorrow. (改为一般疑问句)
_____ you _____ a meeting tomorrow?
6. She is going to study abroad. (改为一般疑问句)
_____ she _____ to study abroad?
7. There is going to be a concert. (改为否定句)
There _____ _____ going to be a concert.
8. The train is leaving at 7pm. (对划线部分提问)
_____ _____ is the train leaving?
📋 Unit 7 综合训练
一、单项选择(共15题)
1. What _____ the world _____ like in the future?
A. will...be B. is...going C. does...being D. has...been
2. Robots _____ most of the housework in the future.
A. do B. did C. will do D. are doing
3. There _____ flying cars in the near future.
A. will have B. are C. is going to be D. will be
4. Look at those dark clouds! It _____.
A. will rain B. is going to rain C. rains D. rained
5. I _____ a scientist when I grow up.
A. am being B. was C. will be D. am
6. The train _____ at 8 o'clock tonight.
A. is leaving B. leaving C. will leaving D. leaves
7. We _____ a test next Monday.
A. have B. are going to have C. having D. had
8. _____ there _____ more robots in factories?
A. Will...have B. Are...be C. Will...be D. Is...going
9. He _____ come to the party because he is busy.
A. will B. won't C. isn't D. doesn't
10. Believe it or not, humans _____ on Mars one day.
A. live B. lived C. will live D. are living
11. There _____ an English speech contest next week.
A. will have B. is going to have C. is going to be D. are going to be
12. We _____ to Beijing next Sunday morning.
A. fly B. are flying C. flew D. have flown
13. Science and technology _____ very fast nowadays.
A. is developing B. are developing C. develop D. developed
14. Nothing is _____ if you put your heart into it.
A. possible B. impossible C. possibly D. impossibly
15. I hope your dreams will _____.
A. come true B. come truly C. come truth D. coming true
二、用所给单词的适当形式填空(共15题)
1. Nobody knows what will happen _____ (介词) the future.
2. Scientists are trying to make _____ (predict) about earthquakes.
3. Modern _____ (technological) help us live better lives.
4. It is _____ (possible) to finish the work in one hour, but we can try.
5. The _____ (appear) of the Internet changed the world.
6. I _____ (believe) that he can win the game because he trained hard.
7. The _____ (environment) pollution is getting worse.
8. There _____ (will) be enough food for everyone in the future.
9. We are _____ (go) to visit the science museum next week.
10. The plane _____ (take) off in two hours.
11. In the _____ (near) future, we will have smart homes.
12. Robots can help _____ (we) do dangerous jobs.
13. Make a prediction _____ (介词) what our life will be like.
14. People will be able _____ (travel) to space for holidays.
15. There are hundreds _____ (介词) students in the school.
三、完形填空(共8题)
What will the future be like? Some people make 1_____ that life will be very different. There will be robots 2_____ every home. They can help people do housework, like washing dishes and cleaning the floor.
3_____ will be able to travel to space for holidays. They will stay in space hotels and 4_____ the beautiful Earth from above. There will also be flying cars, so we won't need to drive 5_____ road.
However, there will also be challenges. The environment will be in greater 6_____ if we don't take action. Scientists are trying to 7_____ new ways to solve environmental problems.
8_____ it or not, the future is in our hands. Let's work together to make the world a better place!
1. A. predictions B. predicts C. predicted D. predicting
2. A. at B. in C. on D. for
3. A. Person B. People C. Persons D. Peoples
4. A. watch B. watching C. watched D. watches
5. A. by B. in C. on D. at
6. A. danger B. dangerous C. dangerously D. dangers
7. A. look at B. find out C. look for D. find
8. A. Believe B. Believing C. Believed D. Believes
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