高中英語必修模塊2 07

[00:00.00]Lesson 13 Tomorrow's World [00:-1.00]The Future of Cyberspace [00:-2.00]Peter Taylor finds out how computers [00:-3.00]and the internet are going to affect our affect our lives. [00:-4.00]In the last thirty years,the Internet has grown dramatically. [00:-5.00]In 1983, there were only 200 computers connected to the Internet; [00:-6.00]now there are around 50 million and this growth is clearly going to continue. [00:-7.00]Some experts are pessimistic about the future. [00:-8.00]One worry is the activities of cybercriminals. [00:-9.00]Even now,young hackers can get into the computers of banks and governments [00:10.00]In the future,cyberte-rrorists may 'attack the world's computers cause chaos, [00:11.00]and make planes and trains crash. [00:12.00]However,many people are optimistic about the future of the Internet. [00:13.00]Already, users can buy books, find out about holiday offers, [00:14.00]book tickets,and get all sorts of information from the Internet. [00:15.00]'In the next few years,' says Angela Rossetto of Cyberia magazine,' [00:16.00]it is clear that we are going to see an explosion of shopping on the Internet.' [00:17.00]She also believes that, in the future, [00:18.00]we will get entertainment from the Netand [00:19.00]that television will probably disappear. [00:20.00]The postal service may also disappear with the increasing use of e-mail. [00:21.00]Some specialists see our future in virtual reality [00:22.00]the use of computers with sounds and images [00:23.00]that make you feel as if you are in a real situation. [00:24.00]'Personally, I think virtual reality will become a part of modern life,' [00:25.00]says Australian expert Peter Anderson'I see people living [00:26.00]and working in a virtual world. [00:27.00]We will work in virtual offices, shop in virtual supermarkets, [00:28.00]and we will even study in virtual schools.' [00:29.00]Lesoon 15 [00:30.00]Virtual Reality Tom: Hi, Cathy. [00:31.00]What are you up to this weekend? Cathy:Don't ask, Tom. [00:32.00]I have lots of work to do. [00:33.00]If I don't finish my project on the history of the Internet [00:34.00]for next Monday's lesson, the science teacher will be angry. [00:35.00]What about you? Do you have anything planned for Saturday and Sunday? [00:36.00]Tom: It depends on the weather.If it's good. [00:37.00]Dad, Mum and I will probably go camping. [00:38.00]But we won't go if it rains. [00:39.00]Hey, if I stay home,I'll help you with your project if you like. [00:40.00]Cathy: Thanks for the offer. [00:41.00]Tom, can you suggest any good books for my project? [00:42.00]If you tell me some titles, I'll look for them in the library. [00:43.00]Tom: Use the library computer. [00:44.00]If you go to the Science Museum website,you'll find lots of good information. [00:45.00]I'll send you the website address when I get home. [00:46.00]Cathy:Thanks,Just think,if we had virtual reality holidays, [00:47.00]we wouldn't have any problems with the weather. [00:48.00]What's more,we wouldn't have to spend a long time travelling [00:49.00]on planesto get to our holiday destinations. [00:50.00]Tom:What do you mean? [00:51.00]Cathy: Well, in the future,we'll be able to use modern technology [00:52.00]to go anywhere we like.Wouldn't that be great? [00:53.00]I feel excited just thinking about it. [00:54.00]Tom: I don't understand. [00:55.00]Cathy, do you mean we'll use the computerto travel around the world [00:56.00]and visit all the historical sites? [00:57.00]Cathy: That s right! Just imagine it. [00:58.00]We would not only be able to travel around the world, [00:59.00]but also go to study in any world famous universities we wanted to. [-1:00.00]Tom: That could be really exciting! But I still find it hard to imagine. [-1:-1.00]Cathy: If they invented virtual reality holidays, [-1:-2.00]I'd on an around-the-world tour. [-1:-3.00]Tom, what would you like to do if someone gave you the chance? [-1:-4.00]Tom: I don't really know. [-1:-5.00]Personally,I'm more interested in virtual reality universities [-1:-6.00]than virtual rea holidays. [-1:-7.00]I'd like to go to a world-famous university like Stanford. [-1:-8.00]But I guess,a virtual university just wouldn't be the same,would it? [-1:-9.00]Cathy: True, but just think —you would be able study [-1:10.00]in such a world-famous university with out going out of your room! [-1:11.00]Lesson 16 Vitual Tourism [-1:12.00]AUCKLADD new Zealand a guide Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand. [-1:13.00]It has a population of just under a million people and is locate North Island. [-1:14.00]This seaport is an important centre for business and industry [-1:15.00]It is also the most dynamic and multicultura in New Zealand. [-1:16.00]The history of the city goes back 650 years when the Maoris settled the area. [-1:17.00]European settlement began in 1840 when the British arrived. [-1:18.00]New Zealand's first governor, Captain William Hobson,made Auckland the capital. [-1:19.00]Later, the capital moved to Wellington,because it was central. [-1:20.00]Since 1945,the city of Auckland has grownand it now has large modern suburbs. [-1:21.00]In 1985,the New Zealand government made people country a nuclear free zone [-1:22.00]and since then [-1:23.00]Auckland and has been centrefor protest against nuclear testing in the Pacific region. [-1:24.00]Famous sights include Mt Eden, [-1:25.00]one of many large volcanic hills well as the Auckland Harbour Bridge. [-1:26.00]At the Parnell Village, [-1:27.00]you can visit some of the first European settlers'homes. [-1:28.00]In the city is the beautiful Auckland Domain [-1:29.00]which is famous for its large palm tree and exotic plants. [-1:30.00]You can see Maoris perform their traditional dances at the Auckl and Museum. [-1:31.00]From wherever you are in the city, you can see the sea. [-1:32.00]Auckland's nickname is 'the city of sails' [-1:33.00]because it has more boats than anywhere else in the world. [-1:34.00]It has a warm climate with plenty sunshine— [-1:35.00]the average temperature in January(summer) is 23.4°C [-1:36.00]and in July (winter)it is 7.8°C. [-1:37.00]It has some of the best beaches Hb Zealand for doing water sports: [-1:38.00]swimming, diving, fishing, sail and windsurfing. [-1:39.00]It is easy to travel between Auckland and the rest of New Zeal [-1:40.00]There are regular international flights too. [-1:41.00]However, flights from Europe take over twenty-four hours and are expensive.

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