4. a robotic dog a solar energy car

5. What are mentioned in the article? travel online shopping health education sports Smart credit cards medical science

6. Para.____ 3 2 5 1,6 4 1.How will people shop in the future ? 2.How will people travel in the future ? 3.How will the school be like in the future ? 4.How will the future be like in general? 5.How will people’ health be like in the future ? Scan the text to find out in which paragraph you can find answers to the questions

7. T F F T F 1.It is impossible to make forecasts about future developments. 2. The maglev train travels at an amazing 430 km/m. 3. People can combine shopping with fun in the future. 4. Smallpox cannot be defeated. 5.We are sure that our efforts to improve the world will be successful.

8. 1.What is one way to catch a glimpse of the future ? One way to catch a glimpse of the future is to examine some of the major trends in contemporary society. 一看，看见 …… ／ k ə n’tempr ə ri ／ adj. 当代的，现代的，同时期的，

9. 2.What’s the advantage of on-line shopping? For companies, the internet makes it easier to keep in touch with customers and companies in other countries. For people, shopping is no longer a necessity but a form of entertainment combining shopping with fun. 与 …… 保持联系 /ni’ses ə ti/ n. 必需品，需要

10. 3.Will people in the future be able to enjoy a longer and healthier life? Why? Yes, they will. For people, they are paying more attention to the importance of health. For doctors and physicians, they have a better understanding of the human body and there are advances in medical science. /fi’zi∫Әn/ n. 医生，内科医师

11. 4.What kinds of schools will be there in the future?Why are they useful ？ They are “schools on the air” and “e-schools”. Because people can study whenever they have time and wherever they may be and, what’s more, they will become lifelong learners.

12. future transportation online shopping future life e--schools advantages disadvantages clean, fast, safe, without pollution high cost, expensive convenient saving time no insurance of quality Interesting, convenient, saving time no face-to-face coach longer and healthier

13. Why is it important to be a lifelong learners ? For a ……. Importance … student … teacherDo better on teaching … workerGet more skills … doctorDo better on curing the patients ………......……………………. More knowledge

14. 1. Write a short paragraph «life around me » 2. Recite Paragraph 1 and 6.