(
课件网) What did you imagine in the past Is it real now Brainstorm What one thing do you hope to see in the future Let’s enjoy a video named Ideas become reality Are you curious about the future What do you think our life will be like in 50 years or more To answer this, you can read a sci-fi book. Perhaps you will have some ideas then. Today, many young readers are interested in science fiction. But what makes it so popular For one thing, science fiction gives us a chance to imagine what our future will be like. Anything is possible. We can dream big. Some people think there will be flying cars and robot servants. Others believe we will learn more about strange aliens and other worlds. Another reason is that sci-fi writers and their work can inspire us to create the future.In 1945, a sci-fi author named Arthur C. Clarke wrote about a system of space stations. In the article, he predicted the earth of the future would have many TV stations and people would send TV programmes around the world. However, this was before TV was a common item at home! In a short story by Clarke, he suggested people in the future would use a system to talk with others around the world. Amazingly, the short story was actually the inspiration for the internet! Science fiction is also popular because it can make us think about our world in new ways. Although many sci-fi stories are set in imaginary worlds or societies, they can help us better understand the real world. They can also make us excited when we feel like we are living in a boring world. What will the future be like Sci-fi inspires us and helps us to understand what it could be like. Looking into the Future Ideas become reality. So, where are the ideas come from Let’s read this passage to find out the answer. Skimming Read the passage quickly and answer the questions. 1. What is this passage mainly about A. The life of a famous sci-fi writer, Arthur C. Clarke. B. The reasons why science fiction is popular among readers. C. Predictions about what the future will be like. 2. How is the passage organized A. It tells a story about the future in time order. B. It gives several reasons to support one main idea. C. It compares science fiction with other book types. FAST RAEDING 1. Which one is the correct structure ① ⑤ ② ③ ④ ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ A. B. 2. Find out the main idea of each paragraph. ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ Lead in the topic Give the reasons Make a conclusion Detailed reading ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ Read the passage and finish the learning sheet. Detailed reading ① Topic sentence: _____ What makes the sci-fi fiction so popular The best-selling science fictions and the fantasy authors(奇幻小说作家）of all time Rank Author Copies sold 1 J.K Rowling （ J.K. 罗琳） Over 600 million 2 Stephen King （斯蒂芬·金） Over 400 million 3 J.R.R. Tolkien （托尔金） Over 350 million J.K. 罗琳 ② Science fiction gives us a chance to _____ the future. Reason 1: Detailed reading imagi ... ...
