Useful expressions and Structures
I. Useful expressions
do business get sick get started
make people confused catch a glimpse of the future
in contemporary society make forecasts about…. make predictions about…
in urban areas energy-saving pay no/ much attention to
at an amazing 430 kilometres per hour environmentally friendly food
an advanced computer system in general keep in touch with
combine shopping with fun become a form of entertainment
to pay for their purchases use smart cards contain a tiny chip
remain active even in old age be careful about exercise regularly
schools on the air have a bright future the weather forecast
the trends of fashion on the wrist an ending to the story
to ensure safety keep us company old-fashioned e-mail
download information from her memory recognize a person’s voice
sound absurd to sb. clean up sb’s room
set a new record remain loyal/unknown to sb.
cure her of cancer the discussion topic for today
improve the quality of basic education the exact date
reform the educational system how to deal with the illness
turn challenges into opportunities adapt to the new needs
threaten the quality of life slow global warming a big issue
be faced with in the next ten years or so open up a market
become more educated specialized products modern search engines
word processing so-called generation gap carry out a reform
II. Structures
1.What will life be like in the future?
2.1)Current trends indicate that transportation is becoming cleaner, faster and safer.
2)The figures indicate that it is getting more difficult for new graduates to find a job.
3)What he said just now indicates that he knows what has happened to Jane.
3.1)E-commerce, or business done on the Internet, is becoming more and more popular as people discover the advantages of online shopping.
2)With a better understanding of the human body, scientists and physicians will be able to cure more diseases.
4.If we learn to accept change and appreciate what is new and different, we will be well-prepared for whatever the future may have in store.
5.1)You are required to pay for your purchases before you leave the supermarket.
(require sb to do sth)
2)The court required that he (should) pay the fine=The court required him to pay the fine.
法院下令他交付罰款。 (require that…)
3)This wall requires repairing. The situation requires that I (should) be there
(require + doing or noun)
6.We cannot be sure whether our dreams will come true, but we can at least be hopeful that our efforts to improve the world will be successful.
7.Scientists have not found answers to the question when man will be able to live on Mars?
8.It is reported that the earth’s surface temperature has risen about 0.4-0.8C in the past century.
9.What effects will global warming have on the earth? (have effects on