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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HologramFeature : 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 PanelWhy?

• To conserve energy

How?

• Convert sun rays into electricity

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Futuristic Device2: Wind Turbines

• To conserve energy

Why?10

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Paragraph ∆ 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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Paragraph I 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

Paragraph I

∆ 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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Paragraph II∆ 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

Paragraph II∆ 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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Paragraph II∆ 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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Paragraph II∆ 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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Paragraph III

∆ 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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Paragraph III

∆ 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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Paragraph III 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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Paragraph III 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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Paragraph IV∆ 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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Paragraph IV∆ 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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Paragraph IV 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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Paragraph V

∆ 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 ---- textbook1-1. (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 + N4-1. progressive (a) = steady * a progressive development over time∆ 5. equip (V) 裝備 / 使具有能力 * be equipped with N --- textbook

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* 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

chisel screwdriver

* 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 sb6-1. 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) --- textbook8-1. output (V) (N)products/ printed information Industrial output declined by 4% last

year.∆ 9. instruction (N) commands --- textbook9-1. 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 bike11-1. operation (N) surgery The patient, who just underwent a heart

operation, needs intensive medical attention. 40

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. 41

∆ 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)

--- textbook14-1. 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) produce21-1. 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 --- textbook23-1. 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