高中英语：听力 学案

Unit 2 Looking into the Future

Using Language 1-Listening学案

姓名班级

【Learning objectives:】

By the end of this period, you will be able to…

1. understand interviews that predict future technological life.

2. talk about the future of work and life with predictive language function projects.

3. express your own opinions after logically analyzing the impact of technology development on the future.

【Learning procedures:】

1.Listen for the main idea.

Dr Han, a computer scientist and Vincent, an architect are by a host in a to talk about their about future changes.

2.Listen to a radio interview with Dr Han and Vincent Black giving their predictions about the future, and then fill in the table below.

3.Listen to the conversation and fill in the blanks.

Host: On today's episode of “Future Changes”, we talk with two experts from different fields, Dr Han and Vincent Black, to hear their predictions about the future. First, Dr Han, could you please tell our audience what you do? Dr Han: Certainly. I'm a computer scientist.

Host: And could you please tell us your prediction?

Dr Han: Yes, well, I that computers will be cleverer than us in the future. I

people computers to think like humans.

Host: That's very interesting, but aren't you worried that such computers would be dangerous?

Dr Han: Not at all. This is because them to not think in ways that may harm humans. In fact, machines to help people internally For example, I think scientists will put some small intelligent machines,

called nanobots, inside our bodies to increase our abilities.

Host: Wow! That would make each one of us superhuman! And Vincent, could you please tell

us about your job?

Vincent Black: Certainly. I'm an architect, I design buildings.

Host: And what is your prediction about the buildings of the future?

Vincent Black: It's about the cities of the future, actually. cities floating on water are part of the

world's future.

Host: Oh, really? What might make us want to do that?

Vincent Black: Yes. With global warming causing polar ice to melt, the sea level rising by many meters is a very . Instead of moving people away from the sea, I think that people could move

into housing in cities that float.

Host: That sounds very innovative. Could you please give us more details?

Vincent Black: Sure. Well, I've developed a plan by designing a city that borrows many ideas from the giant water lily, a flower that floats on water. Moreover...

4.Listen again and answer the questions.

①What is the name of the radio programme ?

①What is the radio host's concern about smart computers ?

①How can this problem be avoided according to Dr Han?

5.课堂整理（检测）

1.You can call me then. I (not sleep).

2.I’m afraid I won’t be available.I (see )a friend off at o’clock this afternoon.

3.Next Friday I will go to another concert .They (play )some thing by Mozart at that time.

4.I ( have )a meeting at 4o’clock tomorrow afternoon.

5.You will recognize Jane when you see her at the airport. She (carry) a blue bag.

6.They set off at 9:00 a.m. and thought they (reach) the airport an hour later.

7.Will you (wait) for me until I find the electrical wires.

8.Better not hang out with Sam then. He (work) on his article on critical thinking.

9.I guess most parents (support) the new plan at the meeting.