New Horizon english book 1 Unit 9
New Horizon English Book 1 Unit 9
Pre-reading activity:(20ms) Background Information
Pre-reading activity: (20ms) Ⅰ. Background Information
新图 monthly magazine of predictions, trends and ideas published since 1967, takes no position on what the future will or should be but acts simply as a clearing house for ideas. TheWorldfuTureSocietyhttp://www.wfs.orglocatedin Maryland, produces five publications, manages a bookstoreitswebsitehttp:/www.wfs.organdits membership of over 30,000. It is a not-for-profit organization for educators and scientists interested in how social and technical developments shape the future. II Lead-in Activity Discuss in group the following topics: What the world will be like in the future?
The Futurist http://www.wfs.org/futurist.htm, a bimonthly magazine of predictions, trends and ideas published since 1967, takes no position on what the future will or should be but acts simply as a clearing house for ideas. The World Future Society http://www.wfs.org, located in Maryland, produces five publications, manages a bookstore, its web site http://www.wfs.org and its membership of over 30,000. It is a not-for-profit organization for educators and scientists interested in how social and technical developments shape the future. ⅡLead-in Activity Discuss in group the following topics: 1. What the world will be like in the future?
While-reading Activity I words and phrases:
While-reading Activity Ⅰwords and phrases:
s editor n a person who prepares(a newspaper, fim,etc,编辑 He is the chief editor of the newspaper.他是 这家报纸的主编。 futurist n a person who favors futurism 未来 主义者 Futurists agree that these directions will grow as telecommunications networks become cheaper and more capable.未来主义者一致 认为,随着邮电网络变得更便宜和有效,这 些趋势将会增长
New Words editor n. a person who prepares (a newspaper, film, etc.) 编辑 He is the chief editor of the newspaper. 他是 这家报纸的主编。 futurist n. a person who favors futurism 未来 主义者 Futurists agree that these directions will grow as telecommunications networks become cheaper and more capable. 未来主义者一致 认为，随着邮电网络变得更便宜和有效，这 些趋势将会增长
1. bring out( a book, newspaper,etc.)出版 He has published three novels.他出版了三部小说。 2. make known in general发布;公布 The school published the exam results this morning学校今天早上 公布了考试成绩。 imposes.1.(on)put( a load, or punishment)on把…强加于 The judge imposed a fine of s1o0 on the guilty man法官判罚那个 有罪的人100美元 2.on) establish( an additional bill) officially征(税等),处以(罚 、监禁等) 款 The company refused to pay the taxes imposed on them.公司拒绝支 付强征的税款。 fate n. power beyond human control that decides events fp iz He does not believe in fate.他不相信命运
publish vt. 1. bring out (a book, newspaper, etc.) 出版 He has published three novels.他出版了三部小说。 2. make known in general 发布；公布 The school published the exam results this morning. 学校今天早上 公布了考试成绩。 impose vt. 1. (on) put (a load, or punishment) on把......强加于 The judge imposed a fine of $100 on the guilty man.法官判罚那个 有罪的人100美元。 2. (on) establish (an additional bill) officially征（税等），处以（罚 款、监禁等） The company refused to pay the taxes imposed on them.公司拒绝支 付强征的税款。 fate n. power beyond human control that decides events 命运 He does not believe in fate. 他不相信命运
者 One of the volunteers died in the fight against the great flood.在抗洪斗争中有一个志愿者牺牲了。 v. offer to do something without pay or reward甘愿 She volunteered to clean the room.她主动打扫房间。 arithmetic n. U the science of numbers; the adding, dividing,etc. of numbers算术 He teaches arithmetic in that middle school.他在那个 中学教算术。 a. of or concerning arithmetic算术的 The pupils are taking an arithmetic test..学生正在进行 算术考试
volunteer n. a person who offers to do something 志愿 者 One of the volunteers died in the fight against the great flood. 在抗洪斗争中有一个志愿者牺牲了。 v. offer to do something without pay or reward 甘愿 She volunteered to clean the room. 她主动打扫房间。 arithmetic n. [U] the science of numbers; the adding, dividing, etc. of numbers算术 He teaches arithmetic in that middle school. 他在那个 中学教算术。 a. of or concerning arithmetic算术的 The pupils are taking an arithmetic test. 学生正在进行 算术考试
测这签 It' s hard to predict what will happen in the new century很难预测 新世纪会发生什么事。 performance n. 1. the action or way of doing something表现 The teacher praised him for his performance in class.老师因他在 课堂上表现好而表扬了他。 2 a show of music,. a play,etc.表演 There were quite a few good performances at the party last night 昨晚的晚会有不少好节目。 electrical a. concerned with or using electricity与电有关的;用电 的 electricalequipment用电设备 electricalappliances l电器
Predict vt. say in advance (what will happen) 预测 It's hard to predict what will happen in the new century.很难预测 新世纪会发生什么事。 performance n. 1. the action or way of doing something 表现 The teacher praised him for his performance in class. 老师因他在 课堂上表现好而表扬了他。 2. a show of music, a play, etc. 表演 There were quite a few good performances at the party last night. 昨晚的晚会有不少好节目。 electrical a. concerned with or using electricity 与电有关的；用电 的 electrical equipment用电设备 electrical appliances电器
分析 This article is an analysis of the main character in the novel.这篇文章对小说的主人公作了分析 He based his decision on an analysis of the figures.他的结论是在对数据进行分析的基础上 做出的。 diagnosis n discovery of the nature of a disease 诊断 I need to have a second test to establish the diagnosis.我需要再化验一次,以确定对我的诊 断
analysis n. examination of something; analyzing 分析 This article is an analysis of the main character in the novel. 这篇文章对小说的主人公作了分析。 He based his decision on an analysis of the figures. 他的结论是在对数据进行分析的基础上 做出的。 diagnosis n. discovery of the nature of a disease 诊断 I need to have a second test to establish the diagnosis. 我需要再化验一次，以确定对我的诊 断
n.1. the act or way of dealing with a disease治疗 My cold won't respond to treatment治疗对我的感冒 没有什么作用。 they nee许多病人没有得到他们需要的治 Many patients are not getting the medical trea nt s 2. dealing with处理;对待 All visitors should receive proper treatment.所有来客 都应得到良好的接待。 s His treatment of the problem doesn't satisfy his boss. 他对问题的处理没能使他的老板满意
treatment n. 1. the act or way of dealing with a disease 治疗 My cold won't respond to treatment. 治疗对我的感冒 没有什么作用。 Many patients are not getting the medical treatment they need. 许多病人没有得到他们需要的治疗。 2. dealing with 处理；对待 All visitors should receive proper treatment. 所有来客 都应得到良好的接待。 His treatment of the problem doesn't satisfy his boss. 他对问题的处理没能使他的老板满意