What life will be like in the future is difficult to predict. It is, however, possible to use models to make forecasts about future developments. One way to catch a glimpse of the future is to examine some of the major trends in contemporary society
THE AGES OF MAN Human achievements come in all shapes and sizes. Knocking two rocks together can be just as important as sending a man to the moon. When ancient humans learnt to use stone tools and make fire, it meant the beginning of modern society
We see art everywhere around us. In public parks, city squares, shopping streets and public buildings, we find modern art objects on display. Classical art, such as valuable paintings, precious statues and other fine arts, usually ends up in the col
EXAMPLE: A: I'm interested to read some Romantic poetry about love and friendship. B: Why are you interested in that kind of poetry? A: Because I think Romantic poetry is about real passion. B: I see. What kind of poetry would you not like to read?
Reading poetry brings people from different places and different times together. More than any other form of literature, poetry plays with sounds, words and grammar. That makes poetry difficult to write, but very interesting to read. Poetry also cal
THE PROPERTIES OF WATER Earth is an ocean planet. About three billion years ago, life on our planet began in the deep blue seas. Ninety-nine percent of the living space on earth is in the oceans. Marine life is incredibly rich and varied. There are
RED HOT ACHIEVEMENTS Chinese history is filled with great achievements in science and technology. Since the early 1990s, China has been enjoying a boom in scientific and technological development. The success is no accident. In 1995, the Chinese gov
ZHONG GUAN CUN Whatever great achievements the future may have in store for China,it is likely that many of them will be born in northwestern Beijing.Zhongguancun, in Beijing's Haidian District, is the new centre for Chinese science and technology.
EXAMPLE: A: Would you like to live in a modern flat or do you prefer a traditional house? B: Well I prefer living in a modern flat. Modern houses are large and comfortable. It is also convenient to live close to your work. A: Well I must say I'd rath
Architecture looks at the man-made living environment. Every great culture in the past had its own ideas of beauty expressed in art and architecture. When you look around at buildings, streets, squares and parks, you will find them designed, planned
Everywhere in the world old buildings, such as schools, hospitals, factories and even churches are left empty because they are no longer needed. It is usually difficult to find other companies to move into the old buildings, because the floor plan --
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