1、UNIT 2LOOKING INTO THE FUTUREIn the future, mans life will be very different from that of today.First, with the development of medicine, on average, a person will live to the age of about 120.Second, because of the discovery of new energy, the environmental pollution will be under control.Third, peo
2、ples daily life will change greatly, too.For example, robots will do all your housework for you; your chair will change its color to match what youre wearing; you can also put your mobile phone around your wrist and can see the caller while speaking; you even can take a new elevator into space for y
3、our holidays.开启快乐学习之旅在未来，人的生活将与现在有很大的不同。首先，随着医学的发展，平均来说，一个人会活到120岁左右。其次，由于新能源的发现，环境污染将得到控制。第三，人们的日常生活也会发生很大变化。例如，机器人会为你做所有的家务。你的椅子会改变它的颜色，以与你的穿着相匹配。你也可以把你的手机戴在你的手腕上，这样在通话时就可以看到对方，你甚至可以乘一部新的电梯到太空去度假。模块核心素养导航Section Reading and Thinking.重点单词1phrase n短语2persuade vt.劝说；说服persuasion n劝说，说服(力)persuasive a
4、dj.有说服力的；劝说的3switch vt.转换；交换vt.& vi.(使)改变；转变n开关；转换器；改变4distant adj.遥远的；远处的；疏远的；心不在焉的distance n距离；远方；疏远distance vt.疏远；把远远甩在后面5secure adj.安全的；安心的；可靠的；牢固的vt.获得；拴牢；保护security n保护措施；安全工作6knob n旋钮；球形把手7appliance n电器；器具8remote adj.远程的；偏远的9automatic adj.自动的automatically adv.自动地10integrated adj.各部分密切协调的；综合的i
5、ntegratevi.& vt.(使)合并；成为一体integration n综合；一体化；融化11sensor n传感器；敏感元件sense n感觉能力；意识；感觉vt.感觉到；觉察到；意识到；理解；领悟12efficient adj.效率高的；有功效的efficiency n效率；功率13mode n模式；方式；风格14routine n常规；正常顺序adj.常规的；日常的15preference n爱好；偏爱prefer vi.& vt.更喜欢；宁愿16instant n瞬间；片刻adj.立即的；速食的；速溶的instantly adv.立即，立刻；马上地；立即地conj.一就17com
6、mand n指令；命令；控制vt.命令；控制commander n指挥官，司令官18obey vi.& vt.服从；遵守disobey vi.& vt.不服从；不遵守19warning n警告；警示；先兆warn vi.& vt.警告20constant adj.不断的；重复的；不变的n常数；常量constantly adv.不断地21abnormal adj.不正常的；反常的normal adj.正常的22critical adj.严重的；关键的；批判性的23cancer n癌；癌症；毒瘤24potentially adv.潜在地；可能地potential adj.可能的；潜在的n潜力；可能
7、性25leak vi.& vt.漏；渗漏；透露n漏洞；裂缝；透露26electrical adj.电的；用电的electricity n电力；电流electric adj.电的；电动的；发电的；导电的27wiring n电线线路；线路系统 wire n电线；金属丝(或线)vt.接通电源；将连接到wireless adj.无线的28detect vt.发现；查明detective n侦探detection n侦查；察觉；发觉；检查29relevant adj.有关的；有意义的relevance n中肯；关联；相关性irrelevant adj.无关的；无意义的30fantasy n幻想；想象31
8、innovation n创新；创造innovate v改革；创新32available adj.可获得的；可购得的；(人)有空的33nevertheless adv.尽管如此；不过；然而34structure n结构；体系vt.系统安排；精心组织35crime n犯罪活动；不法行为criminal adj.犯罪的；刑事的36combine vt.& vi.(使)结合；混合combination n结合；结合到一起的事物或人.重点短语1switch off/on关/开(电灯、机器等)2all the time一直3remote control遥控器；_遥控4air conditioner空调机；
9、空调设备5by oneself单独，独自，独立，靠自己 6daily routine日常生活7along with和一起，随着；以及；连同8respond to回答；响应；反应；反响9in addition另外；除此之外；并且；况且10keep track of记录；追踪；一直清楚(某人或事的)一举一动11early on在初期；早先12provide sb.with sth.为某人提供某物；提供某人某物13catch fire着火14in this sense ( in.sense)从这种(某种)意义上来讲15as to关于，至于16benefit from从受益.重点句型1Your lig
10、hts 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.你一进家门，灯就会亮起，还有你最喜欢的音乐或电视节目(会自动播放)，而且你会发现晚餐已为你准备好了。2Nevertheless, it will take some years before most new homes begin to use this new technology.然而，
11、大多数新的家庭需要几年才能开始使用这项新技术。3For example, the smart home could control the air conditioning and lights so_that you would no longer have to turn switches on and off, making your home more energyefficient.例如，智能家居可以控制空调和灯光，这样你就不必打开和关闭开关，使你的家更节能。1 典型例句I finally persuaded her into going out for a drink with m
12、e.我最终说服她跟我出去喝一杯。The hunter persuaded us not to walk/out of walking through the thick forest alone.猎人说服我们不要独自穿越茂密的丛林。思维拓展persuadeIve persuaded him to stop smoking by advising him many times.通过多次劝告，我说服他戒了烟。巧学助记advise(劝说)不一定 persuade(说服)。“劝而不服”应为try to persuade to do，相当于advise sb.to do。记忆联想fool/cheat s
13、b.into/out of doing sth.欺骗某人做/不做某事即时训练He is sure to come.I have_persuaded_him_to_join_in/have_persuaded_him_into_joining_in(已经说服了他加入)our conversation.Finally, I persuaded_him_not_to_transport/persuaded_him_out_of_transporting(说服了他不要运输) these goods by ship.The director tried_to_persuade_her_to_play_a
14、_part/tried_to_persuade_her_into_playing_a_part(极力劝说她扮演一个角色) in his new film, but she rejected. switch vt.转换；交换vt.& vi.(使)改变；转变n.开关；转换器；改变典型例句(1)n.C开关；转换Which switch do I press to turn it off?我按哪个开关就能把它关了？She made the switch from fulltime to parttime work when her first child was born.第一个孩子出生后她就从全职改
15、为兼职了。(2)vt.& vi.(使)转换I parked the car and switched off the engine.我停好车并关掉了发动机。How do you switch this thing on?这东西你怎么打开？Could you switch the TV over?请你换个电视频道好吗？思维拓展a switch in在方面的转变make a switch做出改变switch .from. to.(把)由转变为switch on/off打开/关上(电器等)switch over to转变；换频道易混辨析同是“开”“关”，动词各异：开/关(门、窗、盒子等)open t
16、he door/window/boxclose/shut the door/window/box开/关(收音机、电灯，电视等)switch on the radio/light/TVswitch off the radio/light/TV开/关(收音机、电灯、水、煤气等)turn on the radio/light/ water/gasturn off the radio/light/water/gas即时训练Then I get up, go downstairs and switch on the TV in the living room.Switch to CCTV2, pleas
17、e.She made_a_switch(做出改变) in our plan to go swimming when it started to rain.We switched_the_meeting_from_Tuesday_to_Thursday(把会议由周二改到周四)3 典型例句The sun is distant from the earth.太阳距地球很遥远。This beautiful girl comes from a distant country.这个美丽的女孩来自一个遥远的国家。思维拓展be distant from 距离远；不相似distance n. C，U距离in t
18、he distance/into the distance在远处from a distance从远处walking distance步行可达的距离keep sb. at a distance对冷淡；同疏远；与保持一定距离即时训练We saw lights in the distance.The time we spent together is now a distant(distance)memory.4 典型例句What will mankind be like in the remote future?在遥远的未来人类会变成什么样子？His idea is remote from rea
19、lity.他的想法偏离现实。He came from a remote village.他来自一个偏僻的村落。思维拓展in the remote past/future在遥远的过去/将来remote control遥控；遥控器remotecontrolled adj.可遥控的a remote possibility/chance微乎其微的可能/机会remotely adv.遥远地；偏僻地；冷淡地，极小地remoteness n远离，遥远即时训练As he works in a remote(remotely) area, he visits his parents only occasiona
20、lly.5 典型例句(1)n.常规；日常事务We clean and repair the machines as a matter of routine.我们定期清洗和修理机器。(2)adj.通常的；例行的A major electrical fault was found during a routine safety inspection.在一次例行的安全检查中(检查人员)发现了重大的电路故障。思维拓展routine tests常规检查 a routine job/life平淡乏味的工作/生活 break up a dull routine打破沉闷的常规 routinely adv.常规
21、地，例行地 Visitors are routinely checked as they enter the building. 来访者在进入大楼时都要接受例行检查。即时训练She prefers everything in order.She does not like having her routine(routinely) work interrupted.6 典型例句She chose to learn the violin in preference to the piano.她愿意学小提琴而不是钢琴。She has a preference for blue.她偏爱蓝色。思维拓展
22、prefer vt.更喜欢，宁愿即时训练Each of us is likely to develop a personal preference for certain types of entertainment. 典型例句(1)n.C(一般用单数)瞬间；片刻；某一时刻Just for an instant I thought he would not accept our invitation.我脑中有一闪念，以为他要拒绝我们的邀请。You become a winner in an instant when you believe you can win.当你在某一刻相信你能赢的时候，
23、你就成了赢者。(2)adj.紧迫的；立即的；立刻的；直接的；速溶的；即食的The telegram asked for an instant reply.这封电报要求立即回复。He often eats out at an instant Chinese restaurant.他经常在一家中式快餐馆吃饭。思维拓展(1)in an instant(immediately)立刻the instant (that) (as soon as)一就(2)“一就”的其他表达方式：the moment/minute/second从句instantly/immediately/directly从句on/upo
24、nn./v.ingI recognized her instantly I caught a glimpse of her.我一看见她就把她认出来了。即时训练Ill be back in an instant.I recognized her the instant (that) I saw her.Her voice is instantly(instant)recognizable. secure adj.空全的；安心的；可靠的；牢固的vt.获得；拴牢；保护典型例句(1)adj.安全的；安心的；可靠的At last they were able to feel secure about t
25、he future.他们终于觉得不必为将来而担忧了。(2)vt.获得；拴牢；保护The team managed to secure a place in the finals.球队拼得了决赛的一席之地。思维拓展a secure job/income 稳定的工作/收入 secure a contract/deal 订立合同；达成协议 security n保护措施；安全工作；保卫部门national security 国家安全 airport security 机场的安全措施 the security forces/services 安全部队/机构 financial security 财务担保
26、 即时训练The windows were_secured(secure) with locks and bars.Make sure the ropes are securely(secure) fastened.They carried out security(secure) checks at the airport.9 典型例句These programs will integrate with your existing software.这些程序会和你原有的软件整合起来。思维拓展integrate into/with和合成一体integrate A and B integrate
27、 A into/with B把A和B整合起来；把A和B合成一体integrate sb.into/with sth.把某人融入integrated adj.各部分密切协调的；综合的integration n结合；整合；一体化；融合即时训练They have not made any effort to integrate with/into the local community.His music is an integration(integrate) of tradition and new technology.10 典型例句The army is under the kings di
28、rect command.军队由国王直接统率。Hes studied in the US and has a good command of English.他在美国留过学，精通英语。The manager commanded that he (should) leave at once.经理命令他立刻离开。思维拓展at ones command 听某人吩咐have a good command of 精通in command (of sb.) 指挥；控制take command of 控制某事under ones command 在某人的指挥下command sb.to do sth.命令某
29、人做某事特别提示(1)command作名词表示“掌握”且前面有修饰语时，常加不定冠词。(2)command作“命令”讲且后接主语从句、宾语从句、同位语从句或表语从句时，从句要用虚拟语气，即“should动词原形”形式，should可以省略。即时训练He commanded his men to_retreat(retreat)The commission commanded that work on the building (should)cease(cease)11 典型例句They refused to obey (the order)他们拒绝服从(这项命令)。He always obe
30、ys his parents though they may be wrong sometimes.他对父母一向顺从，即使有时他们也许错了。思维拓展obedience n顺从obedient adj.顺从的disobey v不服从disobedience n不服从disobedient adj.不服从的即时训练All individuals are required to obey(obedience) the laws made by their government.典型例句She has acting potential，but she needs to be trained.她有表演潜
31、力，但需要训练。He has the potential to become a worldclass musician.他有潜力成为世界级音乐家。思维拓展potentially adv.潜在地The bridge is potentially dangerous.这座桥有潜在的危险。即时训练All children should be encouraged to develop their full potential(potentially)13 典型例句These facts are relevant to the case.这些事实和此案有关。Do you have the relev
32、ant experience?你有相关经验吗？思维拓展be relevant to与有关be related to与有关be concerned with与有关be involved in与有关be associated with与有关relevance n关联，贴切，中肯relevantly adv.有关地；切题地irrelevant adj.无关的；不切题的be irrelevant to sth./sb.与某物/人不相关即时训练He is relevant to this case.14 典型例句(1)可得到的；可利用的Im sorry, those overcoats are not
33、available in your colour and size.对不起，这种外套没有你要的颜色和尺码。Attention, please.These tickets are available on the day of issue only.请注意，这种票仅在发售当天有效。(2)可接受探访的；可接见客人的Is the manager available?经理在不在？The lawyer is not available now.律师现在没空。即时训练Tickets_are_available_free_of_charge(有免费票)from the school.15 典型例句They
34、combined their efforts to finish the work.他们联合彼此的力量完成了工作。They combined against a common enemy.他们联手对付共同的敌人。思维拓展combine A with B (combine A and B together) 把A与B结合易混辨析combine, connect, joincombine“结合；联合”，指为了一个目的而把两个以上的事物联系在一起。connect事物(东西)不紧密地连接，也可用于抽象的联系(如姻亲关系)，后接 with/to。join指直接连接两物或两地，也可指两物紧密地连接，后接
35、to，不接 with。We should combine work with pleasure.我们应该劳逸结合。I cannot connect to the Internet.我无法连接因特网。Where do the two streams join?这两条小溪会在哪里交汇？考点集训一单句语法填空1While shopping, people sometimes cant help being_persuaded(persuade ) into buying something they dont really need.2What he said has no direct relev
36、ance to the matter in hand.3We will switch over to a new technique next year.4We had to make a switch in our arrangements.5She had a good command of both written and spoken English.6You must switch off the light before you leave the classroom.7The pain disappeared in an instant.1 典型例句I enjoy swimmin
37、g.But as to my sister, she enjoys playing tennis.我喜欢游泳。但至于我妹妹，她喜欢打网球。思维拓展as to 相当于 as for，一般用于句首或分句句首，引出短语作状语，暗含转折意味。You think this is rather cheap, but as for me, it is expensive.你认为这相当便宜，但是对我来说这很昂贵。即时训练As to your ability to overfulfill the target，I never had the slightest doubt.2 典型例句There is a th
38、ick covering of leaves in the forest, which are very easy to catch fire. 森林中有厚厚的一层树叶，它们是非常容易着火的。思维拓展catch fire 强调的是动作，不可与表示一段时间的时间状语连用。 on fire 强调的是状态，可与表示一段时间的时间状语连用。即时训练The papers in the waste paper basket caught_fire(着火). The house has been on_fire(着火) for an hour. 3 典型例句In this sense, children a
39、nd adults have equal rights. 从这个意义上说，儿童和大人享有同样的权利。 思维拓展a strong sense of purpose/identity/duty 明确的目标/很强的个性意识/很强的责任感in a sense ( in one way) 从某种意义上说in no sense 绝不 (放在句首，句子用部分倒装)make sense有道理；有意义；讲得通 make sense of sth.理解；弄懂(不易理解的事物)make no sense 无意义；讲不通；无道理Theres no sense in doing sth.做某事无意义即时训练In thi
40、s sense, personality is the very soul of art. This sentence doesnt_make_sense(讲不通). 考点集训二1As to his mother, I know nothing about her.2In this sense, education and health are a sisterhood. 3.Some of the houses nearest the bridge were on fire. Your lights will come on the instant you enter the door al
41、ong with your favourite music or TV programmes， and you will find your dinner already prepared for you.你一进家门，灯就会亮起，还有你最喜欢的音乐或电视节目(会自动播放)，而且你会发现晚餐已为你准备好了。句式分析句中的 the instant (that)起连词作用，表示时间，意思是“一就”，that常省略。I recognised her the instant(as soon as) I saw her.我一眼就认出她了。思维拓展“一就”的表达方式： The moment I got yo
42、ur message, I left for your home.我一收到你的信息就去你家了。We had hardly sat down at the table when he came in.我们刚在桌旁落座，他就进来了。即时训练The moment we get the money，well send the ticket.我们一收到钱就会把票寄出。The instant he finished transferring the payment，he started having second thoughts.完成转账付款那一刻，他就开始有了不同的想法。No sooner had h
43、e got home than it began to rain. Nevertheless， it will take some years before most new homes begin to use this new technology.然而，大多数新的家庭需要几年才能开始使用这项新技术。句式分析本句中before 引导时间状语从句。before 引导时间状语从句时可以根据语境译作“过了(时间)才”“还没来得及就”和“在之前”。They walked about 30 miles before they saw a village.他们走了大约30英里才看到一个村庄。思维拓展b
44、efore 常用句型：(1)“It was时间段before.”意为“过了多久才”，从句常用一般过去时。(2)“It was not long before.”意为“不久就”，从句常用一般过去时。(3)“It will not be long before.”意为“不久就会”，从句常用一般现在时。(4)“It will be时间段before.”意为“要过多久才”，从句常用一般现在时。It was three days before he came back.过了三天他才回来。It was not long before he got a rise.没多久他就升了职。It wont be lo
45、ng before he returns from abroad.不久他就会从国外回来。It will be two years before my sister graduates from university.我姐姐要过两年才大学毕业。即时训练It will be two days before we go for a picnic.(For example， the smart home could control the air conditioning and lights so that you would no longer have to turn switches on a
46、nd off， making your home more energyefficient.例如，智能家居可以控制空调和灯光，这样你就不必再打开和关闭开关，使你的家更加节能。句式分析(1)本句中so that引导结果状语从句，意为“结果，所以”。so that还可以引导目的状语从句，意为“为了，以便于”。He sat at the corner so that he survived the accident.他坐在角落里，所以在事故中逃过一劫。(结果)They take part in the Olympic Games so that they can win glory for thei
47、r homeland.他们参加奥运会为的就是给祖国赢得荣誉。(目的)(2)本句中making your home more energyefficient是现在分词短语作结果状语，表示顺理成章的结果。思维拓展so that引导结果状语从句：从句时态表明动作已经发生。so that引导目的状语从句：从句中常有will，would；can，could；may, might等情态动词，表明动作尚未发生。易混辨析现在分词/不定式作结果状语非谓语区别例句现在分词现在分词作结果状语，常表自然而然的、意料之中的结果。Trees were blown down，blocking roads.树被刮倒，堵塞了道
48、路。不定式不定式作结果状语，常表相反或出乎意料的结果，含有“没想到，结果却，不料”之意。其前常加only表强调。I rushed to the school，only to find it was Sunday.我急忙朝学校跑去，结果发现是星期天。即时训练Lets not pick these peaches until this weekend so_that(以便于)they get sweet enough to be eaten.Cathy had quit her job when her son was born so as to stay home and raise her f
49、amily.Cathy had quit her job when her son was born so_that_she_could stay home and raise her family.His father got lost at sea，leaving(leave) him sad.Tom took a taxi to the airport，only to_find(find) his plane high up in the sky.考点集训三1It was not long before she replied to my letter.2They got up earl
50、y so that they could catch the early bus.3He comes home late every night, making(make) his wife very angry.4I bolted the door the instant I saw the bat.5Fortunately somebody who happened to be passing by called the fire department instantly(instant) the fire broke out.单词拼写1She took an instant(立刻的)di
51、slike to me.2If you press a button or switch(开关), you will make the machine work.3I tried to persuade(劝说) her to see a doctor.4There was a distant(心不在焉的) look in her eyes; her mind was obviously on something else.5They sell a wide range of domestic appliances(电器)washing machines, dishwashers and so
52、on.6Breathing is an automatic(自动的) function of the body.7I work very efficiently(效率高) and am accurate in my judgement.8Make exercise a part of your daily routine(常规)9They thought his behaviour was abnormal(反常的)10. Fashion is constantly (不断地)changing.单句语法填空1I finally managed to persuade her to_go(go)
53、out for a walk with me.2Once more people are wired, the potential to_change(change) the mainstream media will be huge.3She secured the rope firmly to the back of the car.4He didnt integrate successfully into/with the Italian way of life.5The little boy saved every coin so that he could buy his mother a present on Mothers Day.6It may be many years before the situation improves.7I cant say that I have any particular preference(prefer)8We should constantly(constant) urge ourselves on to study hard.9In a sense, both were right.10Many problems, however, escape detection(detect)
