【2017年整理】大学与体验英语视听说教程3u3.pptVIP

第三册;UNIT 3;Background Information; In this high-tech age, creativity is needed at individual and governmental levels to produce new opportunities in education, employment, information and leisure activities. Humans create their home of the future with their imagination, inspiration and perception of nature, the universe and life. In this unit, two creative gadgets of the future home will be presented. Students will get to know advanced future technologies through reading, listening and viewing. Through guided activities, they will be inspired to talk about their future life adventures by using the words and expressions in this unit. And finally, they will construct a project concerning their “Dream Home of the Future” with their peers and share their great ideas with the class.;Lead-in;Task 1;Task 1 Describing the Picture;Task 2 Reflecting on the Reading ;3. What is meant by the phrase “life in a biscuit tin”?;Task 3 Expanding Your Vocabulary ;Audio Studio;Audio Task 1 Identifying the Gist ;Audio Task 2 Checking the Facts ; To imagine life in the future, you have to know what might be possible. You also need a lot of imagination. There have been many exhibits, such as those at World’s Fairs and theme parks, showing how future homes might look and work, sponsored by builders, developers or technology companies. Science fiction is another way to predict the future. It’s a kind of writing that blends real science with fantasy. Over the years, science fiction writers, artists and engineers have had many ideas about what life would be like in the future. Here’s a look at what some of the leading scientists are working on today to bring into your homes tomorrow. On the outside a home might look like any other. But inside, it can be high-tech all the way! Computer scientists have found new ways to use technology to make people’s lives easier. For instance, sensors can show if someone is in your home and where they are at all times. You can check in from any