Unit 7 Evolving technology
iExplore 1
7-2 iExplore 1: Reading
Viewing 1-2
1)development
2)shape
3)roots
4) ahead of
5)power source
6)admit
7)rely on
Viewing 1-3
Reference:
Besides the mechanical innovations, ancient China had made remarkable achievements many other fields, for example, astronomy and pharmacology(药物学)
Among the famous astronomic achievements in ancient China is Tianwen Qixiang Zazhan(《天文气象杂占》),It is an ancient astronomy silk manuscript compiled by Chinese astronomers of the Western Han Dynasty. Regarded the first definitive atlas of comets (彗星))it recorded observations of 29 comets. Chinese astronomers were also the first to record observations of a supernova(超新星),the first being the SN 185. recorded during the Han Dynasty.
Ancient Chinese had also made great achievements in pharmacology, one important part of traditional Chinese medicine. The most famous works of ancient pharmacology is Bencao Gangmu, written by Li Shizhen during the Ming Dynasty. The 52-volume book contains not only descriptions of 1,892 medicines with illustrations but also over 11,000 prescriptions. Some of its prescriptions still survive in today's Chinese medical practice. most notably herbal preseriptions. The book has been translated. wholly or partly, into Japanese, English, German, French, Latin, Russian and some other languages and enjoyed recognition all over the world.
Words language
7-3 iExplore 1: Building your language
Words and expressions 1-1
D A C EB
Words and expressions 1-2
1)preserve
2)preserve
3)consultant
4)has witnessed
5)currency
6)efficient
7)upgraded
8)likewise
9)cultivated
Collocations 1-1
1.take
2.capable
3. come
4. dig
5.progress
6. view
7. pace
Collocations 1-2
1. catch a glimpse /have a glimpse/get glimpse
2. opposed the plan
3.successful innovation
4. put forward plan
5. Product innovation
6. reach the goal/ pursue the goal
Vocabulary learning strate 1-2
AABB BA
Language focus 1-2
1) Reference: the famous Chinese entrepreneur
2)Reference: Ma Yun
3)Reference: a popular instant messaging software service in China
4)Reference: Tencent QQ
5)Reference: Jade Rabbit
6)Reference: its much-loved lunar rover
7) Reference: the best-known spot in China
8)Reference: the Great Wall
Language focus 1-3
1. State Grid, China's biggest electricity company, has been constructing ultra-high voltage power lines across the country to meet the power demands, especially of the east and south of China.
2.The Qinghai-Tibet Railway, the world's highest and longest plateau railroad, began service inJuly 2006.
3.The legend went that Huangdi defeated the Chiyou tribe with the help of a southward-pointing cart, a mechanical device for indicating directions in ancient times.
Banked cloze
1)put
2)promoted
3)status
4)sailed
5)with
6)uncover
7)ahead
8)contributed
9)witnessed
10)surprise
iExplore 2
7-4 iExplore: Reading
Viewing 1-2
1)experience
2) take the place
3)immersive
4)without
5)remembering
6)engaged
7)ensures
Viewing 1-3
Referenee:
With VR assisting my English learning. I think I can make progress quickly, especially with my spoken English. Staying in room and wearing VR headset, can easily rtuale get into different settings similar to those in real life and talk with people from English-speaking countries to practice my oral English.
7-5 iExplore 2: Building your language
Words and expressions 1-1
1.mainstream
2.realistic
3. virtual
4. scenery
5. commonplace
6.ailments
7.prediction
8. vast
Words and expressions 1-2
1. by no means
2. in control
3.not to mention
4.in action
5. For sure
6. get in the way of
Collocations 1-1
Reference:
1.(A)Talking with my close friends, doing sports and listening to music.
1. (B)It is better for an animal to be released to the wild. because it is free and more comfortable there.
1.(C)The rivers will be polluted.
1. (D)The Internet.
2.(A)Wide and shady streets. public gardens. Friendly people, and a clean environment.
2.(B)We can establish high-quality courses, encourage students to develop creative thinking, help students put theory into practice, and so on.
2.(C)Yes, it is highly possible.
2. (D)Teachers can share teaching materials on the Internet, and have virtual office hours. Students can find rich resources online. Moreover, many learning-related apps are helpful for students.
3.(A)At midday.
3.(B)I will keep calm and make a plan to get through the difficulty which brings me pressure.
3.(C)China-made electronic products, such as smartphones. are cheaper, with similar functions to those produced in other countries.
3.(D)Yes, I do. Because intense focus on innovation means the company values the employees' talent, intelligence and ideas.
4. (A)Robots will help us with a lot of work. For example, they can help clean our houses; they can be programmed to work 24 hours a day in factories without rest. In addition, replacing human labor with robots will prevent workers from being exposed to dangerous, stressful or unhealthy environments, thus reducing labor-related risks.
4.(B)I think the potential customers are young and middle-aged people, who are willing to accept new things and need the apps to handle their money.
4.(C)Parents should try to find in what aspects their children have special talent, and offer opportunities to help develop their talent fully.
4.(D)Scientists are exploring solar energy, wind energy and biofuel. They are cleaner and have the potential to replace the current non-renewable energy.
Vocabulary learning strategies 1-2
1.adaptable
2.affordable
3.visible
4.controllable
5.avoidable
6.incredible
Vocabulary learning strategies 1-2
1)avoidable
2)controllable
3)visible
4)adaptable
5)incredible
6)affordable
Translation 1-2
Reference:
1跟具有世界影响力的微软和谷歌之类的公司一样,中国的科技公司也看到了人工智能的巨大潜力。
2.多年来,云计算在科技发展中占有突出的地位。许多技术革新仍然在云技术中产生
3.尽管用于解锁手机的面部识别技术令人耳目一新,而且很准确,但在很多情况下,它并没有指纹解锁快,而且,我戴上太阳镜后,就无法通过面部识别解锁手机了。
4.有些网站以前只要填个表格就可以注册了,而现在则需要提供电话号码、电子邮件地址,有些时候还需要身份证明。
Translationl-3
Reference:
1. The four great inventions of China, namely papermaking, the compass. gunpowder and printing, have had a great impact on the development of the
world civilization.
2.High-speed rail has brought much convenience to people, and has also altered people's lifestyles and work patterns.
3. Encouraged by the innovation strategy, a number of world top-level Chinese enterprises have distinguished themselves in such fields as space research, life science and financial technologies.
4.Li Shizhen, the famous medical expert in the Ming Dynasty, adopted methods of observation and experiments, comparison and classification. and analysis and synthesis to gather new experience in medical research.
iProduce
7-6 Unit project
7-7 Unit test
Vocabulary and structure
A C D C B
Vocabulary and structure 2
1. Hybrid
2. Being familiar with
3.intense
4.Cultivating
5.get in the way of
Banked cloze 1
H F C E B G A
Reading comprehension I
C B D D A
Translation
Reference:
1. Tencent, whose WeChat application owns 960 million users, has surpassed Facebook to become the world's fifth-most valuable company.
2. Mobile payment system in China is now leading the world in scale, convenience and coverage.
Chinese government has made impressive investments in technological fields, such as clean energy, electric cars and robotics etc.
Translation 2
Reference:
1.这次峰会讨论的重点是人工智能技术的发展状况,以及我们如何利用此项技术推进教育公平。
2.研发部门在初创公司的项目实施过程中,总是占据核心地位。
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