Unit 07 The Future is Now

Unit 7 Page 66 READING exercise 5 TODAY'S WORLD 22nd July 2042 TRAVEL FASTER TO MARS Tomorrow will be another great day in the history of space flight when the SS Marstrek makes its first journey to Mars. The spaceship will carry passengers to the red planet in just 28 hours – three days faster than any other passenger flight! The spacecraft takes off at 10 o'clock in the morning and arrives the next day at 3 o'clock in the afternoon (Mars time). Among the passengers on this exciting first flight will be singer Marion Hyde and actor Karl Costly. To begin with, there will only be one flight a week. But with tickets costing $500,000 each, few of us will be flying on the ss Marstrek just yet! FOOD WILL MEAT BE HISTORY SOON? Government ministers from over 50 countries are meeting on Monday next week to discuss stopping all meat production in their countries. One minister who will be at the meeting said yesterday, 'We know how much people like eating meat. But the fact is that more and more people are becoming vegetarian. We also know that meat production is very bad for the environment. And, of course, we should think about the animals themselves.' There will be a lot of demonstrators outside the building where the meeting is held. Animal rights groups say they are going there to celebrate, while many cattle farmers also plan to be there, to ask the ministers to think again about the plans. SCIENCE SLEEP TO BECOME "A THING OF THE PAST' Sleep will become unnecessary by 2050, say scientists. They are working on a device which will make sleep a thing of the past. Instead of going to bed, all a person will have to do is put their hands up against a charger and rest for about half an hour. After that, they will not feel tired any more. Doing this once a day will be enough for most people to stay awake for 24 hours. They are going to start tests next month to make sure that there are no negative side effects. The first human to test the device will be journalist Glenn Martin. COMMUNICATION SENDING MESSAGES BY THINKING Thought messaging! Imagine that you want to send a message to your friend. So, instead of writing a message, all you do is pick up your handheld device, think 'message Jim' and then you think the content of your message ('Hi Jim, how about coffee tomorrow morning?'). The message goes automatically to your handheld device, which writes it and sends it to Jim! At a conference yesterday, Dr Andrea Gomez, Chief Scientist at the Steiger Institute, told the audience that this will be possible in two years' time, but she stressed that it will never be possible to send thoughts directly from one person to another without a device.

第七单元 第66页 阅读练习5 当今世界 2042年7月22日 旅行 更快到达火星 明天将是太空飞行史上又一个伟大的日子 当SS Marstrik首次踏上火星之旅时。 这艘宇宙飞船将在28小时内将乘客送往这颗红色星球 比其他任何客运航班快三天！ 宇宙飞船早上10点起飞 第二天下午3点（火星时间）到达。 在这次激动人心的首飞中，乘客将包括歌手Marion Hyde和演员Karl Costly。 首先，每周只有一班航班。 但每张票价50万美元，我们中很少有人会乘坐火星之旅！ 食物 肉很快就会成为历史吗？ 来自50多个国家的政府部长将于下周星期一举行会议 讨论停止他们国家的所有肉类生产。 一位将出席会议的部长昨天说，我们知道人们有多喜欢吃肉。 但事实是，越来越多的人开始吃素。 我们也知道肉类生产对环境非常不利。 当然，我们应该考虑动物本身。” 会议大楼外将有很多示威者。 动物权利组织表示，他们将去那里庆祝， 而许多养牛户也计划前往那里，要求部长们重新考虑这些计划。 科学 睡眠成为“过去的事” 科学家表示，到2050年，睡眠将变得不必要。 他们正在研究一种将使睡眠成为过去的设备。 一个人所要做的就是把手放在充电器上，而不是睡觉 休息约半小时。 在那之后，他们将不再感到疲倦。 每天做一次就足以让大多数人保持24小时的清醒。 他们将于下个月开始测试，以确保没有副作用。 第一个测试该设备的人将是记者格伦·马丁。 沟通 通过思考发送信息 思想信息！想象一下，你想给你的朋友发一条信息。 所以，与其写信息，你所要做的就是拿起你的手持设备， 思考“信息吉姆”，然后思考信息的内容 （“嗨，吉姆，明天早上喝咖啡怎么样？”）。 消息会自动发送到您的手持设备，由其写入并发送给Jim！ 在昨天的一次会议上，施泰格研究所首席科学家Andrea Gomez博士， 他告诉观众，两年后这将成为可能， 但她强调，如果没有设备，就永远不可能直接将想法从一个人传递给另一个人。

Page 69 LISTENING exercise 9 and 10 We're talking to Marion Hyde as she's about to board the SS Marstrek. Marion, how are you feeling? Well, I'm looking forward to the trip of course. It's long, but I know everything will be very comfortable, so I'll be able to sleep. Is this your first time away from Earth? It is. I've never been to Mars, mainly because the journeys were so long. But this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. What are your plans for the trip? Well, as you know, my family is coming with me so I'm going to spend time with them, and I hope I can use the different location to inspire me to write some new, great songs! Sounds great! And when are you coming back? I'm not sure yet. I think I'll stay at least a month. I want to see a bit of Mars, you know, do some sightseeing. I wanted to go skiing there but it's the wrong time of year, so I can't. Oh dear! Sorry about that. Won't you get bored? Not really. I'll probably take a couple of helicopter rides up there, too. Sadly, I can't use my helicopter pilot's licence on Mars. Well, enjoy your trip and come home safely! Thank you! Bye! So, Glenn, we heard about the experiment you're going to take part in. How do you feel about the tests that start next week? Well, I'm very excited, of course. I think it's going to be very interesting, and quite hard, too. But I'll get a lot of support from the team, so I'm not worried. Do you know how long the tests are going to last? Ummm, the idea is to do a week of testing, and if I'm OK, then we'll try a second week. I see! Do you have any worries before you start? Well, yes, if I stay awake for 24 hours a day, what am I going to do? I'm taking a lot of books with me! I aim to read two books a day, at least. I'm going to miss my daily tennis training though! And how about your work? Oh, I can keep on working, too. I can't take my phone, it's not allowed, so I won't be taking any photos. But I'm going to make notes all the time. Perhaps afterwards I'll write a book about my experience. But won't you get lonely? Oh no. I'll still see my family and friends. I just have to use the charger once a day, and of course stay at the laboratory so they can watch me. Well, good luck, Glenn. We look forward to talking to you again afterwards. Thanks a lot.

第69页 听力练习9和10 Marion Hyde即将登上SS Marstrik，我们正在与她交谈。 马里恩，你感觉怎么样？ 嗯，我当然很期待这次旅行。 很长，但我知道一切都会很舒服，所以我可以睡觉了。 这是你第一次离开地球吗？ 确实如此。我从未去过火星，主要是因为旅程太长了。 但这是一个千载难逢的机会。 你这次旅行有什么计划？ 如你所知，我的家人要和我一起去，所以我要花时间和他们在一起， 我希望我能利用不同的地点来激励我写一些新的、很棒的歌曲！ 听起来很棒！你什么时候回来？ 我还不确定。我想我至少会呆一个月。 我想看看火星，你知道的，去观光。 我想去那里滑雪，但现在不是一年中的正确时间，所以我不能去。 哦，天哪！对此我深感抱歉。你不觉得无聊吗？ 不是真的。我可能也会坐几次直升机去那里。 遗憾的是，我无法在火星上使用我的直升机飞行员执照。 好吧，祝你旅途愉快，安全回家！ 非常感谢。再见！ 格伦，我们听说你要参加的实验了。 你觉得下周开始的考试怎么样？ 当然，我很兴奋。 我认为这将非常有趣，也很难。 但我会得到球队的大力支持，所以我不担心。 你知道测试要持续多久吗？ 嗯，我们的想法是做一周的测试，如果我没问题，那么我们再试试第二周。 我懂了！出发前你有什么担心吗？ 好吧，是的，如果我一天24小时都醒着，我该怎么办？我带了很多书！ 我的目标是每天至少读两本书。 不过，我会错过每天的网球训练的！ 你的工作怎么样？ 哦，我也可以继续工作。 我不能带手机，这是不允许的，所以我不会拍照。 但我会一直做笔记。 也许之后我会写一本关于我的经历的书。 但你不会感到孤独吗？ 哦，不。我还会见到我的家人和朋友。 我每天只需要使用一次充电器，当然还要呆在实验室里，这样他们就可以看着我了。 好吧，祝你好运，格伦。我们期待着以后再次与您交谈。 谢谢。

Page 70 READING exercise 4 Hi everyone. Just want to check some things for the big surprise party next week. Hey everyone! I'm looking forward to the party!! So am I. Anyone heard from Simon? He's never around, is he? He'll reply later, I'm sure. But good news – he's hired the hall for the party. Well, that is good news, isn't it? By the way, you haven't said anything to Paula, have you? No, I haven't said anything. Nor have I. I'm not a fool, Becky. Sorry. I'm just a bit anxious, that's all. It's not easy to keep something a secret when you have to talk to about 30 people about it! By the way, I've sent out the invitations. Hi guys, just reading messages now! No signal on the train – sorry about that. I didn't miss anything important, did I? No, not really. Now, is the food organised? Simon? Yes, my parents are going to make pizzas. We've got permission to be there from 4 pm. That should be OK, shouldn't it? Yes! My mum and I are making desserts. It's all taken care of. Brilliant. What about decorations, Mark? That's not me, that's you, Becky. Are you sure? How could I have forgotten? Didn't you write it down? Yes. I always write things down. But then I forgot to look at my notes! Don't worry, I can help decorate the hall. So can I. Quick question, how are we going to get Paula to go to the hall on the day? We need a plan, don't we? Argh! I haven't thought about that yet. Neither have we. Don't worry, Becky, you can't do everything. Here's an idea. I'll say I'm taking her to the cinema and we'll stop at the hall on the way. She isn't going to believe that, is she? We need a better idea than that. Just thought of something else – what about the music? Has anyone booked a DJ? Oh, no! Page 71 PRONUNCIATION exercise 1 You do want to come, don't you? I'm not sure, Jane's got those big dogs, hasn't she? Yes, they're enormous! But they're very friendly. Well, I don't like dogs, do I? You're not afraid, are you? Of course not! Page 71 PRONUNCIATION exercise 3 You do want to come, don't you? I'm not sure, Jane's got those big dogs, hasn't she? Yes, they're enormous! But they're very friendly. Well, I don't like dogs, do I? You're not afraid, are you? Of course not!

第70页 阅读练习4 大家好。只是想为下周的大惊喜派对检查一些东西。 大家好！我期待着聚会！！ 我也是。有西蒙的消息吗？他从不在附近，是吗？ 我相信他稍后会回复的。但好消息是，他为聚会租用了大厅。 好吧，这是个好消息，不是吗？ 顺便问一下，你还没跟宝拉说过什么，是吗？ 不，我什么都没说。 我也没有。贝基，我不是傻瓜。 对不起的。我只是有点焦虑，仅此而已。 当你必须和大约30个人谈论某事时，保守秘密并不容易！ 顺便说一句，我已经发出了邀请。 大家好，现在正在阅读信息！ 火车上没有信号，很抱歉。 我没有错过任何重要的事情，是吗？ 不，不是真的。 现在，食物有组织吗？西蒙？ 是的，我父母要做披萨。 我们已获准从下午4点开始到那里。 应该没问题，不是吗？ 对！我和妈妈正在做甜点。一切都处理好了。 杰出的装饰怎么样，马克？ 那不是我，那是你，贝基。 你确定吗？我怎么会忘记呢？ 你没写下来吗？ 对。我总是把事情写下来。 但后来我忘了看我的笔记！ 别担心，我可以帮忙装饰大厅。 我也可以。我想问一个问题，我们今天怎么让宝拉去大厅？ 我们需要一个计划，不是吗？ 啊！我还没想过呢。 我们也没有。别担心，贝基，你不可能什么都做。 这里有一个想法。我会说我要带她去看电影，我们会在路上在大厅停下来。 她不会相信的，是吗？我们需要一个更好的主意。 只是想了点别的——音乐怎么样？ 有人预约了DJ吗？哦，不！ 第71页 拨款练习1 你确实想来，是吗？ 我不确定，简有那些大狗，不是吗？ 是的，它们很大！但他们非常友好。 嗯，我不喜欢狗，是吗？ 你不怕，是吗？ 当然不是！ 第71页 拨款练习3 你确实想来，是吗？ 我不确定，简有那些大狗，不是吗？ 是的，它们很大！但他们非常友好。 嗯，我不喜欢狗，是吗？ 你不怕，是吗？ 当然不是！

Page 72 DEVELOPING SPEAKING exercise 1 So, Friday evening, it's finally the weekend. Thank goodness! I've had a really hard week. So have I. There's nothing wrong with Mr Gordon but he gives so much homework! I've never had so much work to do in my life! But next week we've got two days off at my school! Lucky you! But listen, let's do something together at the weekend. Yes, let's. Got any ideas about what we could do? How about a picnic? I haven't had a picnic ... well, in a long time! Neither have I. That's a great idea. But the weather forecast isn't good for Saturday, and I'm busy on Sunday morning ... Oh, that's a shame. Well, what about Sunday afternoon? What do you reckon? Sunday afternoon sounds fine. Let's hope the weather's nice. Picnics are always better on sunny days. Oh! Hang on! On Sunday afternoon I'm taking my gran out. Mum and Dad usually take her somewhere, but it's my turn this Sunday. Can't you take her out in the morning? Not really. We always take her out in the afternoon. It's important for her to have a routine – I don't want to change that. OK, ask your brother to take her. Well, he's got football and, anyway, he took her out last week. Sorry. In other words, we can't have our picnic. I was looking forward to it! So was , Hannah. I'd love to have a picnic, but, you know. I hope we can do it next weekend. So do I. I'll call you. And I'll try to be a bit more flexible than you. Bye, Tracey! Oh Hannah, don't be ...

第72页 发展口语练习1 所以，周五晚上，终于到了周末。 谢天谢地。我度过了非常艰难的一周。 我也是。戈登先生没什么问题，但他做了这么多作业！ 我这辈子从来没有这么多工作要做！ 但下周我们学校放假两天！ 你真幸运!但是听着，我们周末一起做点什么吧。 是的，我们有什么想法吗？ 去野餐怎么样？我还没有野餐。..好吧，在很长一段时间！ 我也没有。那是个好主意。 但是星期六的天气预报不好，我星期天早上很忙。.. 哦，太可惜了。 那么，星期天下午怎么样？你怎么看？ 星期天下午听起来不错。希望天气好。 晴天野餐总是更好。 哦，等等！星期天下午，我要带奶奶出去。 爸爸妈妈通常带她去某个地方，但这个星期天轮到我了。 你不能早上带她出去吗？ 不是真的。我们总是下午带她出去。 对她来说，有一个常规是很重要的——我不想改变这一点。 好的，让你哥哥带她去。 好吧，他有足球，不管怎样，他上周带她出去了。对不起的。 换句话说，我们不能去野餐。我很期待！ 是的，汉娜。 我很想去野餐，但是，你知道的。我希望我们下周末能做。 我也是。我会给你打电话的。我会尽量比你灵活一点。 再见，特蕾西！哦，汉娜，别这样。..