1、Unit 2Looking into the FuturePeriod Reading and ThinkingSpace:the final frontier.These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise.Its continuing mission：to explore strange newworlds,to seek out new life and new civilisations，to boldly go where no one has gone before.Star Trek宇宙：人类最后的边疆。这是星舰“企业号”的航程。
2、它接下来的使命是去探索未知的新世界，寻找新的生命和新的文明，勇敢地驶向前人所未至的领域。星际迷航 Roads?Where were going,we dont need roads.Back to the Future路？我们要去的地方不需要路。回到未来The unknown future rolls toward us.I face it,for the first time，with a sense of hope.Because if a machine,a Terminator,can learn the value of human life，maybe we can too.Ter
3、minator 2:Judgment Day未知的未来在我眼前展开。面对未来，我生平第一次感到充满了希望。因为如果一台机器，一个终结者，都能懂得人生的价值，或许我们也能。终结者2：审判日Mankind survived the last Ice Age.Were certainly capableof surviving this one.The Day After Tomorrow人类熬过上一次冰河时期，这次也能熬得过来。后天You take a cell,circumvent the Hayflick limit,and you can prevent senescence.It mean
4、s the cell doesnt grow old.It becomes immortal,keeps dividing,and doesnt die.Annihilation你拿一个细胞，想办法规避海佛烈克极限，你就可以避免衰老。意思就是这个细胞不会变老，它会永生，一直分裂，不会死亡。湮灭日积月累 mission/mn/n使命；任务civilisation/svlazen/n文明capable/kepbl/adj.有能力的The best way to predict the future is to create it.预测未来的最好方法是创造它。.单词认读关(先填后记诵)1_ n.短语
5、；词组2_ vt.劝说；说服3_ vt.转换；交换 vi.&vt.(使)改变；转变n.开关；转换器；改变4_ adj.遥远的；远处的；疏远的；心不在焉的5_ adj.安全的；安心的；可靠的；牢固的vt.获得；拴牢；保护_ n.保护措施；安全工作phrasepersuadeswitchdistantsecuresecurity 6knob n._ 7appliance n._ 8_ adj.远程的；偏远的 9_ adj.自动的10integrated adj._11_ vi.&vt.(使)合并；成为一体12sensor n._13_ adj.效率高的；有功效的14mode n._旋钮；球形把手电
6、器；器具remoteautomatic各部分密切协调的；综合的integrate传感器；敏感元件efficient模式；方式；风格15_ n.常规；正常顺序adj.常规的；日常的16_ n.爱好；偏爱17_ n.瞬间；片刻adj.立即的；速食的；速溶的18_ n.指令；命令；控制vt.命令；控制19_ vi.&vt.服从；遵守20_ n.警告；警示；先兆21_ adj.不断的；重复的；不变的n.常数；常量22_ adj.不正常的；反常的23_ adj.严重的；关键的；批判性的routinepreferenceinstantcommandobeywarningconstantabnormalcr
7、itical24_ n.癌；癌症；毒瘤25_ adj.可能的；潜在的n.潜力；可能性 _ adv.潜在地；可能地26_ vi.&vt.漏；渗漏；透露n.漏洞；裂缝；透露27electrical adj._28_ n.电线；金属丝(或线)vt.接通电源；将连接到wiring n._29_ vt.发现；查明30_ adj.有关的；有意义的cancerpotentialpotentiallyleak电的；用电的wire电线线路；线路系统detectrelevant31_ n.幻想；想象32_ n.创新；创造33_ adj.可获得的；可购得的；(人)有空的34_ adv.尽管如此；不过；然而35_ n
8、.结构；体系vt.系统安排；精心组织fantasyinnovationavailableneverthelessstructure.语块记诵关(先填后记诵)1air conditioner_2in the nottoodistant future_3advanced technology_4an energyefficient mode_5daily routine_6keep constant track of_7a critical illness_8provide sb with sth_空调机；空调设备在不久的将来先进技术节能模式日常生活不断跟踪重病给某人提供某物 9catch fir
9、e_10_ 关/开(电灯、机器等)11_ 遥控器；遥控12_ 从这种意义上来讲13_ 在初期；早先着火switch off/onremote controlin this senseearly on.佳句赏析关(先赏后译)1These smart homes will keep us secure,save us energy,and provide a more comfortable environment to live in.赏析 这是一个简单句，包含了三个并列谓语(will)keep,save和provide。其中动词不定式短语to live in作定语，修饰environment。
10、翻译_2Your lights will come on the instant you enter the door along这些智能家居将使我们安全、节省能源，并提供一个更舒适的居住环境。with your favourite music or TV programmes,and you will find your dinner already prepared for you.赏析 the instant引导的是一个时间状语从句；prepared为过去分词作宾语补足语。翻译_3Nevertheless,it will take some years before most new h
11、omes begin to use this new technology.赏析 before引导时间状语从句。你一进门，灯就会亮起来，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。翻译_4For example,the smart home could control the air conditioning and lights so that you would no longer have to turn switches on and off.赏析 本句是一个复合句。the smart home could control.是主句，so that引导的是
12、目的状语从句。翻译_然而，要让大多数新家庭开始使用这项新技术还需要几年的时间。例如：智能家居可以控制空调和灯，这样你就不用再打开和关闭开关了.课文理解关Step 1PrereadingTask 1：DiscussingLook at the following picture.How do you understand the picture?What message does it intend to convey?_ Possibly,the robot stands for science technology and the universe stands for infinite f
13、uture ahead.It may try to convey the possible future relationship between man and technology.Task 2：PredictingLook at the picture and read the title of the passage on Page 14 and predict what the text is probably about._Step 2WhilereadingTask 1:Fast reading1Skim the text quickly and answer the follo
14、wing questions.(1)Whats the type of this text?Whats the writing purpose of this text?_ The text is probably about how smart homes can make life easier.Exposition.To inform readers of smart homes.(2)Who are the intended readers?_ _2Match the main idea with each paragraph.Part 1(Para.1)AAutomatic cont
15、rols of just about everything in smart homes.Part 2(Para.2)BSmart homes will be able to prevent serious damage from accidents.Part 3(Para.3)CInformation about smart homes.Home owners who are interested in turning their homes smarter.Part 4(Para.4)DSmart homes will check your health regularly.Part 5(
16、Para.5)EThis new technology needs some years to develop.Part 1CPart 2APart 3DPart 4BPart 5E Task 2:Intensive readingRead the text carefully and fill in the blanks according to the text.Step 3PostreadingCritical Thinking Task 1:Answer the questions1Why does the writer raise two questions in the very
17、beginning?_2Smart homes can definitely make our life more convenient.However,what might be some of the disadvantages?_To lead to the topic.Some smart products can be fairly expensive.Smart homes are reliant on the Internet connection.If the Internet _ _Task 2:析结构 connection fails,then the smart aspe
18、ct of the system wont work.Task 3：理文化1主题语境为人与自然中的科学与技术，旨在让学生了解科技让生活更便捷。智能家居让生活更轻松，帮助学生进一步了解人工智能在未来生活中的作用，激发学生的求知欲和探索精神。2人工智能(Artificial Intelligence)是研究、开发用于模拟、延理和专家系统等。人工智能还可以对人的意识、思维的信息过程进行模拟。人工智能不是人的智能，但能像人那样思考，也可能超过人的智能。人工智能是一门极富挑战性的科学，从事这项工作的人必须懂得计算机知识、心理学和哲学。总的来说，人工智能研究的一个主要目标是使机器能够胜任一些通常需要人类智
19、能才能完成的复杂工作。Step 4Summary Writing根据课文内容写一篇60词左右的概要。_A smart home is one that integrates computers into the structure of the building itself.(要点1)In this way,many of the things that we now do ourselves will become automatic.(要点2)Your smart home will not only be monitoring your health and give you valu
20、able advice，but also prevent you from disasters.(要点3)So,in a sense,smart homes will lead us to living smarter lives.(要点4)(1)新外研必修第三册He started to ask for help from his classmates and neighbours and persuade them _(donate)money.他开始向同学和邻居求助，并说服他们捐钱。(2)The girl is uncomfortable with their conversation
21、and tries _(persuade)the man_ quieting.女孩对他们的谈话感到不舒服，试图说服那个男人安静下来。to donateto persuadeinto(1)新北师大选择性必修第一册We definitely need to switch _different forms of power as soon as possible.我们肯定需要尽快切换到不同形式的能源。(2)Streetlights powered by solar energy switch _automatically at 6：00 p.m.every day.太阳能路灯每天下午 6 点自动打开
22、。(3)You can switch it_at the flick of the red switch.你轻轻一按这个红色开关就可以把它关掉。toonoff(4)He can switch _他可以从讲英语转到德语。(5)Entering the room,the boy switched _the light and began to study.An hour later,he switched to _(listen)to music to relax.After finishing his homework,he switched _the light and went out to
23、 play with his younger sister.男孩走进房间，打开灯开始学习。一小时后，他转而听音乐放松。做完作业后，他关灯出去和他妹妹玩。from English to Germanonlisteningoff(1)A bosom friend afar brings a distant land near.海内存知己，天涯若比邻。(2)The star _the Earth.这颗星星距离地球很远。(3)Its hard to evaluate his attitude，but he sounded very_on the phone.我无法评估他的态度，但从电话里听起来，他非常
24、冷淡和疏远。(4)There are three supermarketsis far distant fromcold and distant _in this town.这个镇上有三个超市，步行就可到达。(5)From his window，a church could be seen _从他的窗户望去，可以看到在远处的一座教堂。within walking distancein the distance(1)Its vital to break your _sometimes.偶尔打乱日常生活是很重要的。(2)新概念3This invariably wins them the love
25、and respect of others,for they add colour to the_of everyday life.这总是为他们赢得别人的爱和尊重，因为他们为乏味的日常生活增添了色彩。daily routinedull routine(1)I must admit I _ for physiology.我必须承认我更喜欢生理学。(2)We _those who have a good knowledge of first aid.我们优先考虑那些掌握急救知识的人。(3)By three months，infants _looking more at a persons eyes
26、 than other parts of the face.当长到三个月大的时候，婴儿have a preferencegive preference todevelop a preference for们倾向于看一个人的眼睛多于看他脸上的其他部分。(4)The old man preferred _with his son.这位老人喜欢独居，而不喜欢和他的儿子去国外。living alone to going abroad(1)The show was an instant success.演出一炮打响。(2)I felt _relief after taking a couple of c
27、ups of instant coffee.喝了几杯速溶咖啡后我立即感到很轻松。(3)I recognized her_I saw her.我一看到她就认出她来了。(4)He attracted her attention_他刹那间便吸引了她的目光。(5)Ill be back _.我马上就回来。instantthe instant (that)for an instant/instantlyin an instant/instantly(1)Applicants will be expected_computer skills.申请人必须有很好的电脑技能。(2)As a writer,she
28、 has both style and humour _her command.作为一名作家，她对文风和幽默都能运用自如。(3)The general commanded his soldiers_(advance)even farther.将军命令士兵继续前进。to have a good command ofatto advance(4)The boss commanded that his workers_their office before dark.老板命令他的员工们天黑之前不能离开办公室。(should)not leave(1)Whoever _(obey)the traffic
29、 regulations shall be punished.谁违反交通法规都要受到惩罚。(2)“Sit！”he said,and the dog _(obey)him instantly.他说：“坐下！”那只狗马上就服从了。disobeysobeyed(1)For further information,please refer to the relevant leaflet.欲知详情，请参阅相关的小册子。(2)Im sorry but your personal wishes are not _to this case.我很遗憾，你的个人愿望与本案无关。(3)_(apparent)，wha
30、t we are discussing should _the subject，but not opposite.显然，我们正在讨论的内容应该与主题相关，而不是相反。relevantApparentlybe relevant to(1)It was a very effective way for them_their spending.对他们来说，这是一种非常有效的记录支出的方法。(2)I have downloaded an app _my own daily routine我已经下载了一个应用软件来跟踪我自己的日常生活。(词汇复现记忆)(3)Dont_.We are looking at
31、 this yearsto keep track ofto keep track ofget off the track figures not last years.别偏离正题。我们在看今年的数据，不是去年的。(4)It looks as if were_好像我们的思路是正确的。on the right track(1)Nothing will _watching the exciting softball match.什么也无法阻止我去看那场令人激动的垒球比赛。(2)He _working outdoors until midnight even though he was tired.尽
32、管累了，他还是在户外继续工作到深夜。(3)I managed to stick to the diet and_sweet foods.我设法坚持节食，不吃甜食。keep me fromkept onkeep off(4)Lets _the subject,or youll get me too confused.咱们不要离题，否则你会把我弄得很糊涂。keep to(1)There is a thick covering of leaves in the forest,which are very easy _.森林中有厚厚的一层树叶，它们是非常容易着火的。(2)They gathered a
33、 bundle of dry wood,piled it up at the foot of the pine,and_it.他们捡了一捆干柴，把它们堆在松树下，然后点了火。(3)One way _ is to remove the supply of oxygen.断绝氧气的来源是灭火的一种方法。to catch fireset fire toto put out a fire(1)Do you have any double rooms available this weekend?你们本周末有没有双人房？(2)Admission tickets for all the attractio
34、ns in the amusement park_.游乐园中所有景点的门票都可以买到。(3)Im afraid Im not available _(help)with the show on the 19th.19号的演出恐怕我没有时间来帮忙了。are availableto help(4)It is vital that food is made _the famine areas.遭受饥荒的地区有食物吃是至关重要的。(词汇复现记忆)available to(1)如果作定语的不定式是不及物动词，或者不定式所修饰的名词或代词是不定式动作的地点、工具等，不定式后需要加相应的介词。He has
35、a nice pen to write with.他有一支用来写字的好钢笔。He is a pleasant fellow to work with.他是个很好共事的人。She bought a bookshelf to put her books on.她买了一个放书的书架。(2)如果被修饰词是 time，place 或 way，不定式后的介词习惯上可以省略。They found no place to stay(in)for the night.他们没有找到地方过夜。(1)Volunteering gives you a chance_(change)life,including your
36、 own.志愿者活动给了你一个改变人生的机会，包括你自己的(人生)(2)_ is as important as the idea itself.表达思想的能力和思想本身一样重要。(3)They had only a cold room _他们只有一间寒冷的房间住。to changeThe ability to express an ideato live in(1)He found his father_by chance他偶然发现他的父亲负债累累。(词汇复现记忆)(2)The two brothers found Henry _这兄弟俩发现亨利身无分文。(3)Even the best w
37、riters sometimes _for words.即便是最好的作家有时候也会发现自己表达不出来。(4)When the poor girl came to life,shein heavy debta penniless manfind themselves lost _in a strange room.当这个可怜的小女孩苏醒时，她发现自己躺在一个陌生的房间里。found herself lyingbefore用作介词时，表示“在之前”，后接名词、代词(宾格)或动名词。We must stop and rest before going any farther.我们必须停下来休息一下再向前去。(1)It was some time _过了一段时间我才悟出真相。(2)_we meet.八年以后我们才能相见。(3)You should finish your homework _在睡觉之前你应该做完作业。(4)_he settles down inbefore I realized the truthIt will be eight years beforebefore going/you go to bedIt will take a long time before Guangzhou.要过很长一段时间，他才会在广州定居。(It will take.before)
