A Glimpse Into the FutureBy Jessica Li

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Four Stages of Technological Developments∆ Stage 1 Stage 2

computer solar panel

Stage 3 Stage 4

touch screen hologram 2

Which one is the most important?

∆ computer

∆ solar panel

∆ touch screen

∆ hologram

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Jarvis

Feature :A user interface

Function: Verbally and visually interact

Outcome: Be more advanced than other computers

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Jarvis

∆ user-friendly interface

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Hologram

Feature : display three-dimensional images

Function: The images can be viewed 360 degrees

Outcome: People can experience different situations in virtual reality

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Hologram

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Prospective Uses

Use1

•People can practice driving surrounded by images of heavy traffic from a projector

Use 2

•In history or art class, the classroom will be a museum whenever teachers need examples of the Bronze or Dadaism.

Use 3

•When we feel like going swimming, we can go scuba diving in the Great Barrier Reef in the house.

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Futuristic Device 1: Solar Panel

Why?

• To conserve energy

How?

• Convert sun rays into electricity

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Futuristic Device2: Wind Turbines

• To conserve energy

Why?10

Text

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∆ Little did they know that these appliances and electronic devices would someday come into being.

Ω Little did they know ---- 否定字放句首要倒裝 Little, No, Never, Seldom,Scarcely, Only

Ex 1. Never has I been to the South Pole.

Ex 2. Seldom do people find that what they have lost is more than what they have earned.

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Ex 3. Only through efforts can you attain your ultimate goal.

Ex 4. Scarcely did Georgia contact with her previous colleagues due to the heavy workload.

Ω electrical appliances 家電用品 electronic devices 電子產品 Ω come into being = exist Ex. It is still a big issue for genealogists when

humankind came into being. 13

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∆ Today, however, thanks to the huge amount of progress made(=which is made) as a result of (=by ) technological development, we are allowed (=are able to) a glimpse into the near future.

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∆ Computers have come a long way(=have made great progress) since the latter half of the 20th century and have had a great influence on(= a far-reaching effect on) us.

Ω the latter 後者 / 後面的 V.S. the former 前者 Ex. Since the former CEO passed away, the latter one

has worked even harder to maintain the same profit revenues.

Ω later (adj) 較晚的15

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∆ Jarvis, the mainframe in Tony Strark’s home laboratory, is equipped with a user interface to ----.

Ω be equipped with N 具有—設備 / 能力 Ex1. Laboratories in the Academia Sinica ( 中研院 )

are equipped with the latest devices. Ex2. To stand out in the competitive market, you must

be equipped with English and computer literacy.

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∆ Now, we are reaping the benefits of the touch screen, though a mouse and keyboard is still used to input most instructions(=commands) to a computer. Yet(=However), with the steady progress in computer technology, we don’t need to type in commands to operate our computers, nor do we need to ----.

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∆ we will simply speak to or gesture at a computer and then receive immediate responses from it---

Ex. We gestured at the waiter and ordered a chocolate cake as dessert.

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∆ The hologram is another cutting-edge (=the latest) special effect ( 特效 ) in sci-fi movies that always blows us away (=surprises us).

Ex. When Fan-Yi Shu danced impressively on the stage of New York, all of the audience were blown away, as if an electrical shock hit them.

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∆ Jake Sully sat in his wheelchair, observing the “Home Tree of Pandora” presented(PP) by this technology.

∆ Currently(= At present), we can ---∆ Those who take driving lessons will practice driving

surrounded by images of heavy traffic from a projector, and they will learn how to deal with turns and corners in virtual reality.

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Ω 同時發生的二個動作 V+ Ving ( 主動 ) V+ PP （被動 ) Ex. The driver is taking the lesson surrounded by the

three-dimensional images. Ex. The girl gripped at her mother’s sleeve crying for

losing her candy bar.

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Ω virtual reality Ex. 許多年輕人因為過度沉迷於虛擬世界而無

法發展正常的人際關係。 　 Many young people are so addicted to virtual

reality that they can’t develop normal interpersonal relationships.

∆ the classroom will be turned into (= be transformed into/ be converted into) a museum whenever teachers ----

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∆ All in all(=Generally speaking), futuristic devices prepare us for a better tomorrow. Nevertheless(=Nonetheless), the fact (that energy resources are running out) is a worrisome problem.

Ω prepare sb for N 幫 --- 人準備好 --- Ex. College education can prepare students for their

careers.

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Paragraph IV Ω worrisome + 事物 x worrying/ worried

Ex. Declining birth rate is a worrisome problem, leading to the shortage of manpower. 　

∆ It is vital that we (should) conserve energy resources and meanwhile explore alternative ones (=alternative resources 替代能源） that are not harmful to(=won’t do harm to ) ---.

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Ex. 由於油價高漲，科學家努力尋找替代能源。　　 With soaring oil prices, scientists are trying every

means to find alternative energy resources.∆ miniature power plant = solar panel∆ the sun’s rays can be converted to/ into ---∆ Only when the sun is not shining ---will we have to ---.

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∆ In fact, the idea of miniature power plants has been developed and put into action(=put into practice) ---

Ex. If you don’t put your idea into practice, it will just be a castle in the air.

∆ If it is carried out(= is put into action) worldwide, we will become self-sufficient in ( 在 --- 方面自給自足 ) energy.

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Ex. The farmer, who used to be a supervisor in an electronic company, got tired of the hustle and bustle ( 城市喧囂 ) of urban life and resigned from the position to live a self-sufficient life in the countryside.

∆ we can sell surplus (=excessive) electricity

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∆ In the dynamic(=changing) world (where) we live, the only constant thing (=the thing that never changes) is change.

∆ people will come up with(=put forward) bright ideas(=brilliant ideas)

∆ even better than the ones mentioned (PP) above

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Vocabulary

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∆1. glimpse (n) a short experience/ a quick look

* a glimpse into N

* catch a glimpse of N

---- textbook

1-1. (V)--- textbook

∆ 2. appliance (N)

* electrical appliance

∆ 3. electronic(a)

* electronic devices

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3-1. electronics (N)---textbook

∆ 4. progress (N)= advance/ improvement

* make significance/ remarkable progress

in + N

4-1. progressive (a) = steady

* a progressive development over time

∆ 5. equip (V) 裝備 / 使具有能力 * be equipped with N

--- textbook31

* equip sb with N = prepare sb with N

--- textbook

Those who are equipped with fluent English stand more chance to get a descent job.

5-1. equipment (N)

* a piece of equipment

Comparison: device, tool, equipment, facility,

and gadget

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* equipment: all the special tools, machines, clothes that you need for an activity

If you plan to go mountain climbing, be sure to get all the equipment prepared.

* device: a piece of equipment

* tool: something such as a hammer that you hold in your hand and use to do a particular job

saw, mallet, hammer, chisel, screwdriver

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sawmallet

chiselscrewdriver

* gadget: a small, useful and cleverly-

designed machine or tool

The chef used a cleverly-designed gadget to sharpen knives.

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* facility: rooms, equipment, or services that are provided for a particular purpose

a five-star hotel with fantastic facilities

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∆ 6. verbally (adv)

* be verbally warned by sb

6-1. verbal (a)

* a verbal agreement

--- textbook

∆ 7. reap (V)

* reap the rewards

You will reap what you sow based on how much effort you have put into.

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∆8. input (V) (N) --- textbook

8-1. output (V)

(N)products/ printed information

Industrial output declined by 4% last year.

∆ 9. instruction (N) commands --- textbook

9-1. instructions (N) directions --- textbook

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9-2. instruct (V) --- textbook

9-3. instructor (N) coach/ teacher

∆ 10. steady (a) constant

* a steady increase in N

Despite the economical recession, China shows a steady increase in their GDP (gross domestic product) every year.

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With the increasing emission of greenhouse gases, global warming is worsening at a steady pace.

10-1. steady (a) fixed --- textbook

∆11. operate (V) control and use a machine

* operate a vehicle = drive a car/ ride a bike

11-1. operation (N) surgery

The patient, who just underwent a heart operation, needs intensive medical attention.

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11-2. operation (N) 運轉 * be in operation

The pamphlet has listed all the details of the operation of the machine.

11-3. operation (N) action

The operation of arresting the suspect of Boston-bombing ended successfully.

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∆ 13. highlight (V) 反白 / 標出 / 挑染 * highlight + N+ in color

The followers of Punk Subculture highlight their hair strands either red or green to show their resistance against social convention.

13-1. highlight (V) attract attention

* highlight the widening gap

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13-1. highlight (N) the most impressive part (good or bad)

The highlight of the trip was visiting the Giza Pyramids.

Being caught in traffic jam for more than 1 hour was the highlight of the day.

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∆ 14. dimension (N)

--- textbook

14-1. dimensional (a)

* 3-dimensional graphics

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∆ 15. projector (N)

15-1. project (V) 投影 / the way you speak

The way you project your voice will bore your audience because your intonation lacks variations.

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15-2. projection (N) an estimate/ a projected image

Sales have exceeded our projections.

( 超出預期 )

15-3. projection (N) sth that sticks out from the surface

The projection on his knees indicates an infection.

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∆ 19. convert (V)

* convert into = transform into = turn into

---- textbook

∆ 21. generate (V) produce

21-1. generation (N)

The lack of communication is the culprit for widening generation gap.

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∆ 22. surplus (a)(N) = excess

Solar panels can generate and store power in batteries for later use while surplus power is fed back into the power grid at a profit.

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∆ 23. dynamic (a) changing/ energetic

--- textbook

23-1. dynamics (N) the way in which people or things behave and react to each other

動態 / 互動 The dynamics of political change is

unpredictable because it is subject to

global issues.

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Group dynamics can be inspired through some teamwork activities.

23-2. dynamics (N) 力學 * fluid dynamics 流體力學

50Group dynamics

Fluid dynamics