a glimpse into the future by jessica li 1. four stages of technological developments ∆ stage 1...
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Four Stages of Technological Developments∆ Stage 1 Stage 2
computer solar panel
Stage 3 Stage 4
touch screen hologram 2
Jarvis
Feature :A user interface
Function: Verbally and visually interact
Outcome: Be more advanced than other computers
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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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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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∆ 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
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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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Paragraph IV
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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∆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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* 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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∆ 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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