Unit 3 Life in the Future First Impressions

Unit 3 Life in the Future First Impressions (Reading II) Chen Liang

on life in AD 3008 First Impressions ________

his impression of the trip I still cannot believe that I am taking up this prize that I won last year. I have to remind myself constantly that I am really in AD 3008. From the words"still" "really" "constantly" L i. Qiang finds the trip unbelievable ______. jet lag time lag

His impressions during the trip a hovering carriage driven by computer Timecarriages float Impressions/Feelings these above the ground worried, unsettled before the journey nervous, uncertain Hit by a lack of fresh air, my head ached in the time capsule sleepy, comfortable, relaxed better uncomfortable, out of the capsule However, I lost sight of Wang Ping because of too many carriages surprised worried in the carriage flying by in all directions amazed at the house strange after Wang the Pingwall leftmoved--itexhausted Suddenly was made of trees! Chairs rose from under the floor as if by magic

His attitude to the environment 1 What attitude did he take to the change of environment in AD 3008? 2 Did he think the change of environment good or not 3 How do you know that? (find supporting evidence) I think Li Qiang took an optimistic attitude towards the change of the envrionment. Although the thin air had little oxygen left and it was difficult for him to tolerate at first, he was back on his feet immediately with the help of a mask. What’s more, the moving wall made of trees can provide the homes with needed oxgyen. What was his attitude to the means of transportation and housing in the future?

Deep thinking Why did he describe the changes of environment, transport and housing in the future? What did he want to tell us?

Language appreciation u. Exhausted, I slid into bed and fell fast asleep. u. Worried about the journey, I was unsettled for the first few days. u. Hit by a lack of fresh air, my head ached. u. I have to remind myself constantly that I am really in AD 3008. u. I felt better in no time. Soon I was back on my feet again.

Language appreciation u. Exhausted, I slid into bed and fell fast asleep. u. Worried about the journey, I was unsettled for the first few days. u. Hit by a lack of fresh air, my head ached. u. I have to remind myself constantly that I am really in AD 3008. u. I felt better in no time. Soon I was back on my feet again. participles(分词） The writer described his feelings by using _____ and _________to make the language vivid. (生� ） adverbials 副词

After coming back from AD 3008, Li Qiang was invited to comment on his journey to the future by the 21 st Century. Suppose you are Li Qiang , try to finish the comment. The comment should contain the following information: u. What do you think of life in AD 3008? u. Why do you think so? ( use supporting evidence in the reading passage) u. What is your attitude towards life in the future?

My comment on the life in AD 3008 I find life in the future very__________________________________ __________________

While problems constantly arise on the way to our future. we should develop an optimistic attitude towards our life in future. u. Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift. That's why it is called the present. u. Today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday. u. Every moment of our efforts have decided the direction of our future.

After coming back from AD 3008, Li Qiang was invited to comment on his journey to the future. It was really ____ to take the trip to AD 3008. After ______life in the future, I was ____ (impress)by what I saw. Though it is not easy for me to ______the new environment, _____ with the help of _____. It seems that air pollution remains a big problem in the one thousands years to come. ______, I strongly suggest that ________. We should remind ourselves contantly that______.