高中英語選擇性必修一 unit2Looking into the futurePeriod 4 Make predictions about future changes教案

1、新人教版（2019）英語選擇性必修一 Unit 2 Looking into the future Period 4 Make predictions about future changes教學(xué)設(shè)計課題 Period 4 Make predictions about future changes單元 Unit 2學(xué)科English年級Senior Grade 2教材分析This part is a listening content. Two people are interviewed to express their career and make future predictions.

2、學(xué)習(xí)目標(biāo)與核心素養(yǎng)Knowledge objectives: grasp some important words, phrases and expressions in this partSkill objectives: master related listening skillsEmotional objectives: learn to make proper predictions about future career and improve the confidence to contribute to our future wonderful life.重點Help stud

3、ents to know how to make predictions.難點Some listening details.教學(xué)過程教學(xué)環(huán)節(jié)教師活動學(xué)生活動設(shè)計意圖導(dǎo)入新課Step1 lead in1.Use pictures to show the future changes.2.Work in groups to discuss and finish the exerciseQuestion：What do these pictures show?Match the words with pictures.automation = 3 * GB3 * MERGEFORMAT nanobo

4、ts = 2 * GB3 * MERGEFORMAT global warming = 5 * GB3 * MERGEFORMAT artificial intelligence = 1 * GB3 * MERGEFORMAT cloning = 4 * GB3 * MERGEFORMAT discuss the picturesin groups The method can arouse students interesting, and they can come into the class actively.講授新課Step2 DiscussionHow do you think t

5、hese events or such technology might develop in the future? What challenges and opportunities might they bring?Challenges: With the development of computer technology, more users information are stolen. More people are out of work because of automation. Cloning may result in disorder. The Polar bear

6、s and other animals will lost their home because of the melt ice caused by global warming.Opportunities: More information is available to users owing to the development of computer technology. People can free themselves to enjoy life because of automation. Cloning may cure more patients. People can

7、live in harmony with the Polar bears.Step3 While-listening PPT 4 Listening tips:Listen for predictionsWhen listening for predictions, you should listen for the use of the future tense, in particular the future tense with will or will be doing. Words such as predict, prediction, and forecast, are als

8、o used quite often when making predictions.PPT5 ListeningListen to the radio interview with Dr Han and Vincent Black giving their predictions about the future, and then fill in the table below.NameOccupationPredictionDr Hana computer scientistI forecast that computers will be cleverer than us in the

9、 future. I think that people will also be programming computers to think like humans.Vincent Blackan architectI believe that cities floating on water are part of the worlds future. I think people could move into housing in cities that float.PPT 6 Careful listeningHost: On todays episode of ”Future C

10、hanges”,we talk with two experts from different fields, Dr Han and Vincent Black,to hear their predictionsabout the future. First, Dr Han, could you please tell our audience what you do? Dr Han: Certainly. Im a computer scientist. Host: And could you please tell us your prediction? Dr Han: Yes, well

11、, I forecast that computers will be cleverer than us in the future. I think that people will also be programming computers to think like humans. Host: Thats very interesting, but arent you worried that such computers would be dangerous? Dr Han: Not at all. This is because well be programming them to

12、 not think in ways that may harm humans. In fact, well also be creating 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! An

13、d Vincent, could you please tell us about your job?Vincent Black: Certainly. Im an architect. I design buildings. Host: And what is your prediction about the buildings of the future? Vincent Black： Its about the cities of the future, actually. I believe that cities floating on water are part of the

14、worlds 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 metres is a very realistic prospect. Instead of moving people away from the sea, I think that people could move into housing in cities

15、that float. Host: That sounds very innovative. Could you please give us more details? Vincent Black: Sure. Well, Ive developed a plan by designing a city that borrows many ideas from the giant water lily, a flower that floats on water. Moreover . Step 4 Pair workWork in pairs. Discuss whether you th

16、ink Dr Han and Vincent Blacks predictions are possible and why or why not? For example, I think Dr Hans prediction is impossible. I think computers can never be cleverer than us. Because they are programmed by humans.For another example, I think Vincent Blacks predication is possible, because of glo

17、bal warming, the sea level is rising. Some places will be flooded and the land is getting smaller. Therefore, it is a good idea to build floating houses.Step 5 Group showIn groups, brainstorm about the future. Discuss these points.future events or problems the world might facefuture technologieshow

18、these things will change the way we livethe challenges and opportunities these things might bringComplete these points that are essential to our life.FutureTransportautomatic control of smart cars, no traffic jams. Environment recycle all the waste, methods to improve poor air qualities; climate of

19、the earth being very hot is making problems of water resources.Work and studyat home using advanced, interactive computers. housesbuilt onto the sea because of the global municationpad, telephone, computer, smart mobiles etc Step 6 Discussion Imagine that you have a job that makes you an expert in t

20、he future. In pairs, interview each other about your jobs and predictions. Use the expressions in the box to help you.Make predictions:I think/believe/predict that in the futureMy prediction is that By 2030, we willIn the (distant) future there willI can imagine/forecast I doubt/dont think thatOne c

21、hallenge will beWe will have the opportunity toWe will be doing We are going toShare your predictions in groups.Step7 HomeworkWrite a passage to introduce your future jobs. You may use the expressions that you have learned to help you.（80-120詞左右）Discuss the problems and know the challenges and oppor

22、tunities to be brought by new technology.Listening to the dialogue carefully and finish the related exerciseWork in pairs to discuss whether you think Dr Han and Vincent Blacks predictions are possible and why or why not分組PK，填表格。要求：If you have found out the answer, please stand up as quickly as poss

23、ible. If you are right, you can get one point for your group.Discuss the questions in pairs , interviewing each other about your jobs and predictionsImprove students widely engagement because they can think of things from many aspects including schools, education.Improve students abilities to capture the detail