2. …to examine some of the major trends in contemporary society.

3. to predict what life will be like in the future. we can not be sure, but we can hope.

4. Scan the text to find out in which paragraph you can find answers to the questions. 1.How will people shop in the future? 2.How will people travel in the future? 3.What will schools be like in the future? 4.What will the future be like in generals? 1.How will people shop in the future? 2.How will people travel in the future? 3.What will schools be like in the future? 4.What will the future be like in generals? Para 3 Para 2 Para 5 Para 1 、 6

5. Explanation 1. One way to catch a glimpse of the future is to examine some of the major trends in contemporary society. 了解未来概况的一种办法是察看当代 社会主要流行趋势。 更多资源 xiti123.taobao.com 更多资源 xiti123.taobao.com (1) catch a glimpse of sb. 意为 “ 瞥 见, 一见 ” 。如：

6. I caught a glimpse of our new neighbor. 我们的新邻居我只看过一眼。 (2) major 意为 " 重大的，主要的 " ，指 在规模，数量，重要性方面超出同类 的其他事物。如： John has also played a major part in the improvement of the paper.

7. 约翰在改进这份报纸的工作中也起了 较大的作用。 (3) contemporary 用作形容词，意为 “ 同时 期的 ” 、 “ 当代的 ” ，用作名词，意为 “ 同时期 的人 ” 、 “ 同辈 ” 、 “ 报刊同业 ” 。如： contemporary literature 当代文学 Keats and Shelley were contemporaries. 济慈和雪莱是同代人。

8. 1. 未来的生活 2. 对．．．讲做 有可能 3. 对未来发展做 出一些预测 4. 窥测 5. 主要趋势 6. 在当代社会 1.life in the future 2.It is possible for sb. to do sth. 2. make forecasts about future development 3. catch a glimpse of 4. major trends 5. in contemporary society

9. Fast reading 1. What are the current trends of transportation?

10. Modern transportation is becoming cleaner, faster and safer.

11. Transportation current trend cleaner faster safer new technology… …develop new fuels and engines an amazing 430km/h To ensure safety, an advanced computer system… How is transportation becoming? What do current trends indicate? What are being done to make the transportation cleaner, faster and safer?

12. Careful reading  Compared with the past, what is the most important thing in future transportation?  Why will the maglev train be popular in the future? No pollution is the most important thing.

13. Environmentally friendly energy -saving Amazing speed---430 km/h Why will the maglev train be popular in the future? Controlled by an advanced computer system. Maglev train

14. 1.Use some adjs to describe the maglev train. fast safe friendly energy-saving noiseless impollutable 2.which is considered most by the scientists, speed, safety or pollution ?

15. A good example of how transportation is changing is the new maglev train, which is environmentally friendly, energy-saving and travels at an amazing 430 km/h. 公共交通正在改善的一个很好例子就是磁 悬浮列车，它环保、节能而且以每小时 430 公里的惊人速度行驶。

16. (1) 宾语从句可能作动词的宾语或者介词的 宾语。如： It all depends on whether or not she’s got the time. 这完全取决于她是否有时间。 (2) 介词 at 可以表示 “ 以 …… 速度 / 价钱 / 比率 ” 。 如： They sold the beef at a high price. 他们高价卖掉牛肉。 (3) 本句涉及到三种构词法： ① maglev 是 magnetic 和 levitation 缩写 而成，是缩略词。

17. ② transportation (transport), environmentally (environment), friendly (friend) 和 amazing (amaze) 是派生词。 ③ energy-saving 是 “n.+ -ing” 构成的 合成形容词。 3. To ensure safety, the train is controlled by an advanced computer

18. system. 为了确保安全，火车是由先进的计 算机系统控制。 ensure 强调肯定、确信某事，意为 “ 确保，保证 “ 常用于 ensure sth. 或 ensure sb. that... 中。如： We can ensure that the work shall be done in the right way. 我们可以保证把工作做好。

19. 1. 当前的趋势 2. 公共交通 3. 新型的磁悬浮列车 4. 环保 5. 以 430 公里的惊人时速 6. 保证安全 current trends public transportation the new maglev train environmentally friendly at an amazing 430km/h ensure safety

20. On-line shopping 1.How will people do business in the future? 2.What has shopping become for people? 3.How will people pay for their purchases in the future?

21. 2. How will people mainly do business in the future?

22. whohowadvantages People don’t go out. People do go out to shop. online shopping a pleasant mall instead of a crowded store … makes it easier for companies to keep in touch with… …combines shopping with fun People use smart cards instead of cash to pay for their purchases. Business 1.What have many companies and consumers begun doing? 2. What is becoming more and more popular? 3. How will people shop in the future?

23. shopping mall Smart cards Online shopping

24. Shopping has become a form of _____________. entertainment smart card instead of cash.

25. shopping with fun shop eat see films dance

26. 1.How will people do business in the future? E-commerce, or business done on the Internet.

27. 2. What has shopping become for people? A form of entertainment

28. 3. How will people pay for their purchases in the future? People will use smart cards, which contain a tiny chip, instead of cash.

29. 1. 通常 2. 改变方式 3. 网上购物的好处 4. 保持联系 5. 寻找 6. 生活必需品 7. 把 … 结合在一起 1.as usual 2.reform the way 3.advantages of online shopping 4.keep in touch with 5.search for 6.basic goods 7.combine …with…

30. What makes it possible for people to enjoy a longer life? 1.People will pay attention to …. 2.People are careful about…. 3.Advances in medical science allow us…. 4.New discoveries in …and … may lead to….

31. What makes it possible for people to enjoy a longer life?

32. People : Scientists & physicians : pay attention to…… care about …… exercise…… advances in …… discoveries in ……

33. Advances in medical science have made it possible for us to deal with new diseases like SARS.

34. . 1.People in the future will live a shorter and unhealthier life. 2.People now are paying no attention to the importance of a healthy diet. 3.Advances in culture allow us to deal with new diseases. 4.With a better understanding of the human body, more diseases can be cured. 5.New discoveries may lead to changes in the way diseases are cured and medicines are made. Health & medicine F F F T T

35. 1.What will people do in the future? A. They are careful about what they eat. B. They exercise regularly. C. They can deal with new diseases. D. A, B and C Choose the right answers Health and medicine 2.What kind of life will people enjoy in the future? A. A longer lifeB.A healthier life C. active in old ageD. A, B and C

36. Para4:Health and medicine:Fill in the blanks People in the future will be able to enjoy a _____ and ________life and remain ____ even in old age. People will pay more attention to the _________ of a healthy diet and an active life. Some new ________ such as SARS, smallpox have already been ______ by new medicine. New ____ in genetics and biochemistry may lead to _______ in the way diseases are ____ and medicines are ______. longerhealthier active importance diseases defeated discoveries changes cured made

37. 4. People in the future will be able to enjoy a longer and healthier life and remain active even in old age. 将来人们的寿命会更长，身体更健康，甚至在年迈时 保持活力。 本句中 remain 用作连系动词，意为 “ 保持；仍然是 ” ， 后接名词、形容词、介词短语、分词等作表语。如： The death of the innkeeper still remains a mystery. 客栈老板之死仍然是个谜。 I asked her a question but she remained silent. 我问了她一个问题，但她保持沉默

38. enjoy a longer and healthier life remain active pay more attention to exercise regularly deal with new diseases lead to 1. 更加长寿健康 2. 保持积极的生活 3. 更加注重 4. 定期运动 5. 治疗新的疾病 6. 引起

39.  How will the schools of the future be different from what they are today?  How will the way we view learning and knowledge change? There may be more “schools on the air” and “e-schools”. We will become lifelong learners.

40. In the future there will be many more “schools on the air” and “e- schools”, which can help us to study whenever and wherever possible.

41. ordinary schools classroom education young students schools on the air e-schools distance education lifelong learners Education & knowledge

42. 1.How will people study at home in the future ? 2. Which of the following proverbs can replace the sentence“Instead of being students only when we are young, we will become lifelong learners.” A. Knowledge is power. B. It’s never too old to learn. C. Where there is a will, there is a way. D. No pains, no gains. by watching educators on TV or computer screen

43. Paragraph 5:Education and knowledge Home study by ________________ Distance education help ___________ View of learning from and knowledge ____________ to _____________ watching educators on TV or on a computer screen people study whenever they have time and wherever they may be being students only when we are young lifelong learners

44. In the future, there may be more “schools on the air” and “e-schools”. 将来可能会有更多的 “ 空中学校 ” 和 “ 网络学校 ” 。 (1) on the air 意为 “ 用（无线电、电视）播送 ” 。类似地， by air 相当于 by plane ，表示 “ 乘飞机 ” ； in the air 相当于 in the sky ，表示 “ 在空中 ” ； in the open air 意为 “ 在野外 ” 、 “ 在户外 ” 。 (2) e-schools 是 electronic-schools 的缩写，指的是基于 因特网条件下的电子化网络学校。类似地， e-mail 电子 邮件, e-commerce 电子商务, E-zine 电子杂志, E-journal 电子杂志等。

45. (2) be well-prepared for 意为 “ 为 …… 作好准备 ” ，强调 “ 已经 准备好 ” 这一状态，而 prepare for 则强调 “ 为 …… 做准备 ” 这一动作。如： I prepared the ground for the seeds. 我整理好土地准备播种。 We must be prepared for all contingencies. 我们要作好各种准备, 以防意外。 (3) in store 意为 “ 存储着 ” 、 “ 预备着 ” 、 “ 必将发生 ” 。如： Who knows what the future will have in store for us? 谁知道我们将来会怎么样 ?

46. 1. 大不相同 2. 空中学校 3. 远程教育 4. 成了终生学习者 5. 确信, 肯定 6. 实现 7. 为 … 做好准备 8. 未来的一切 9. 即将到来 1.be quite different from 2.Schools on the air 3.distance education 4.Become lifelong learners 5.It is certain that 6.Come true 7.be well-prepared for 8.whatever the future may have 9.in store

47. FieldsWhat will be used? Results Transportation Business Health and medicine Education and knowledge New technology ;new fuels and engines E-commerce;mall; smart cards. Healthy diet ; exercising regularly; advances in medical science. E-schools; distance education Cleaner, faster and safer. Convenient, fun. Enjoy a longer and healthier life ; remain active Can study at home; lifelong learners.

48. Items AdvantagesDisadvantages Transportation Smart cards Online shopping E-schools Post-reading

49. ItemsAdvantagesDisadvantages Transportation Clean fast safe. Without pollution high cost expensive

50. Post-reading Post-reading Advantages and disadvantages ItemsAdvantagesDisadvantages Trans- portation 1. It becomes cleaner, faster and safer. 2. It’s more convenient to travel. 1. It is expensive to travel. 2. It may be highly dangerous.

51. ItemsAdvantagesDisadvantages Smart cards 1. It is easier to carry and operate. 2. It is convenient to do business. 1. You need to remember many secret codes. 2. Bank fraud happens easily. 3.Viruses may destroy the card.

52. ItemsAdvantagesDisadvantages Online shopping 1.It’s faster and easier to order products (convenient) 2. It can save time and labor. 1. The products are expensive to buy. 2. The quality is not always good. 3. It’s may not be safe. 4.It’s may not as much fun as going to a mall.

53. ItemsAdvantagesDisadvantages E-schools 1. It’s rich in learning materials. 2. It’s open and available any time. 3. Don’t need to build school. 1. They require certain equipment. 2. They lack touch with the educators. (no face-to-face interaction)

54. future transportation smart cards online shopping e--schools advantages disadvantages clean, fast, safe, without pollution high cost, expensive convenient, safe convenient saving time no ensurance of quality Interesting, convenient, saving time no face-to-face coach

55. 1. Public transportation is already well developed in most areas of China. 2. Scientists are developing new fuels and engines that are environmentally friendly. 3. People can combine shopping with fun in the future. T

56. 5.We will still prefer using cash instead of cards in the future. 4. E-commerce will not be so popular as it is not very safe. 6. In the future distance education will play an important part.

57. Imagination is more important than knowledge. ---Albert Einstein Instruction: design an object In the year of 2100, the world will totally change with the development of new technologies. Many new inventions will be made. Imagine one day your are taking a time capsule and travel in the year of 2100. Describe one new invention you see.

58. What should we do to make sure we will have a bright future? 1.A bright future can’t come of itself. So I think only by working hard can we succeed. 2.We can’t predict the future but we can be hopeful for the future. Only those who have a strong will and devote a lot can make great achievements. 3.As a 21th-century student, we should focus our attention on gaining knowledge as well as skills so as to be a qualified citizen for our country. 4.If we learn to accept and appreciate what is new and different. We will be well-prepared for whatever the future may have in store.

59. If we learn to accept and appreciate what is new and different. We will be well-prepared for whatever the future may have in store.

60. 1. 透过火车车窗，我瞥见一座高楼。 2. 王先生用手机和他的老朋友保持联系。 3. 你应多注意你的发音。 4. 我有一些好消息要告诉你。 I caught a glimpse of a high building from the window of the train. Mr. Wang keeps in touch with his old friends by cellphone. You should pay more attention to your pronunciation. I have some good news in store for you.

61. 1. 很难预测未来生活是 什么样子。 (predict) 2 我们正担心我们的梦 想是否会变成现实呢。 (come true) 3 人们将用智能卡而不是 现金来支付所购物品。 (purchase) 4 你知道 e-school 是什么 意思吗？ (stand for) What life will be in the future is difficult to predict. We are worrying about whether our dreams will come true. To pay for their purchases, people will use smart cards instead of cash. Do you know what e-school stands for?

62. 5 年轻人总是对时装潮流感兴趣。 (trend) Young people are always interested in the trends of fashion. 6 再等一会儿你看好不好？ (vt.+it+adj.+...) 7 我们可以保证把工作做好。 (ensure) 8 谁知道我们将来会怎么样？ (in store) 9 我早上在车站看见梅格了。 (catch a glimpse of) 10 在这张地图上， 城镇是用小红点标的。 (indicate) Do you think it advisable to wait a little longer? We can ensure that the work shall be done in the right way. Who knows what the future will have in store for us? I caught a glimpse of Mei at the station this morning. In this map, the towns are indicated by a red dot.

63. 1.Right, we write to each other - not ___ but now and then. A. regularly B. normally C. absolutely D. actually 2. Her answer ____ “no” even after we begged her to reconsider our proposal. A. kept B. left C. remained D. continued 3. I think my money is enough for my travel- ＄ 400 in traveler’s check and ＄ 100 in _____. A. notes B. money C. cash D. credit 4. His attention which should be paid to ____ is now being drawn to _____ games. A. studying; play B. his study; playing C. his study; play D. study; play

64. 5. ____ she couldn’t understand was ____ fewer and fewer students showed interest in her lessons. A. What; because B. That; what C. What; why D. Why; that 6. Bob thought he couldn’t go to the party because he had too much homework, but he went _____. A. at all B. after all C. for all D. above all 7. After years of efforts, Chinese Olympic dream ____ in the end. A. comes true B. has been come true C. has been turned into reality D. had been turned into reality 8. I like to study the _____ history of China very much. A. contemporary B. now C. nowadays D. today 9. I’ll ____ a computer to send her as a gift. A. purchase B. borrow C. lend D. hire

65. Phrases: make forecasts about sth. one way to do sth. catch a glimpse of the major trends in contemporary society current trends well developed urban areas a good example of environmentally friendly energy-saving to ensure safety an advanced system as usual reform the way on the Internet online shopping keep in touch with a form of a crowded store basic goods a pleasant mall

66. combine…with … smart cards pay attention to the importance of a healthy diet exercise regularly allow sb. to do sth. deal with sth. with a better understanding of more importantly, lead to be quite different from on TV distance education lifelong learners It’s certain that… come true at least be hopeful one’s efforts to do.. be well-prepared for in store

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