Language Point 1
I wanted to design a house that would include changing technology, … (Para.1)
Meaning: I wanted to design a house that would make use of modern technology, which develops very fast.
design: vt.
1) draw a plan that shows how to make sth. 设计
Do you know who designed the Sydney Opera (歌剧) House? 你知道悉尼歌剧院是谁设计的吗？
2) develop for a special purpose 计划，筹划
The road wasn’t designed for such heavy traffic. 这条路在设计上没考虑到要承受这么大的车流量。
n. [C]
1)a drawing showing how sth. is to be made 图样；设计图
Have you seen the latest designs for the new cinema? 你见过新电影院的几款最新设计图吗?
2)lines, patterns and colors on sth. 图案
She bought a dress with a pretty blue design. 她买了一条有漂亮蓝色图案的连衣裙。
Language Point 2
…a house that would include changing technology, … (Para.1)
technology: n. [U] knowledge about science and about the methods of making things; the practical use of this 科学技术；工艺方法
Technology is very important for the future development of our country. 科学技术对我国未来的发展十分重要。
We already have the technology to make spacecraft. 我们已经具备了制造飞船的技术。
Language Point 3
…but in a way that technology was the servant, not the master. (Para.1)
Meaning: ... but to some degree the house would show that technology should serve people, rather than control people.
in a way: to some degree 在某种程度上
In a way I can understand what you mean. 在一定程度上我能理解你的意思。
Language Point 4
…but in a way that technology was the servant, not the master. (Para.1)
servant: n. [C] a person who serves someone in the house 佣人，仆人
“I want to become her servant,” she said. “我甘愿当她的佣人，” 她说。
He considered himself a servant of the people. 他把自己看作是人民的公仆。
Language Point 5
…but in a way that technology was the servant, not the master. (Para.1)
master: n. [C] someone who is in control of people, animals, or things 主人
His wife and children are always ordering him about; he is not even a master in his own house. 他的妻子儿女不断对他发号施令，他甚至不是自家的主人。
vt.
1) control 控制
She felt it difficult to master her feelings. 她觉得很难控制自己的情绪。
2) learn how to do sth. well 掌握
He has fully mastered the new method and wants to try it in his own work. 他已经完全掌握了这种新方法，并想在自己的工作中试用。
Language Point 6
I found some land on the eastern shore of Lake Washington, a short distance from my office. (Para.2)
eastern: a. in or of the east part of a place东方的，东部的
Eastern areas will have heavy rain today. 今天东部地区将有大雨。
Language Point 7
I found some land on the eastern shore of Lake Washington, … (Para.2)
shore: n. [C;U] the land next to the sea or a lake 海岸；河滨
It was wonderful to see the shores of England again. 再次见到英格兰海岸，真是太好了。
Language Point 8
…a short distance from my office. (Para.2)
distance: n. [C;U]
1) how far it is from one place to another 距离；间隔
My school is within walking distance of my home. 学校离我家很近，走几步路就到了。
2) a place that is far from sb. or sth. 远处
I could see the train coming in the distance. 我远远看到火车开过来了。
Language Point 9
Living space will be about average for a large house. (Para.2)
average:
a.
1)usual; ordinary 一般的
He is a man of average height. 他中等身材。
With only an average income, I found it hard to rent such a big house. 我的收入只是一般水平，很难租得起这样一幢大房子。
2)found by adding several amounts together and then dividing the total by the number of the amounts 平均的
What’s the average height of these students? 这些学生的平均身高是多少？
n.
1) [C;U] what is usual 普通；一般
His results in this sports meeting were just the average. 他在这次运动会上的成绩平平。
2) the average amount 平均数
Wages (工资) for workers have increased by an average of 3%. 工人工资平均增长3%。
Language Point 10
The family living room will be about 14 by 28 feet, … (Para.2)
Note: by 用于表示范围或物体的长度、宽度、高度等，例如：
The table is six feet by three feet. 桌子长6英尺，宽3英尺。
The box is five by three by two feet. 这个盒子长5英尺，宽3英尺，高2英尺。
Language Point 11
… although there will also be a room large enough to seat one hundred comfortably for dinner. (Para.2)
Meaning: … although there will also be a large room in which one hundred people can be seated comfortably for dinner.
seat: vt. have or provide seats for 可容纳
We need to find a large hall which seats 500 people. 我们需要找一个能容纳500人的大厅。
Language Point 12
… you’ll be given an electronic pin to put on your clothes. (Para.3)
electronic: a. of using, or produced by equipment such as radios, televisions, computers, etc. 电子的
The factory makes electronic equipment. 这家工厂制造电子设备。
Language Point 13
… you’ll be given an electronic pin to put on your clothes. (Para.3)
pin: n. [C] a small, thin piece of metal used for joining things together 别针；大头针
She examined the dress and put a pin here and there. 她检查了一下这件裙子，在几处别上了别针。
vt. put things together with a pin 钉住；别住
Pin the pieces of material together. 用别针把这几份材料别起来。
Language Point 14
… you’ll be given an electronic pin to put on your clothes. (Para.3)
put on: wear; dress 戴上；穿上
She put her hat and coat on. 她戴上帽子，穿上外衣。
He put on his glasses (眼镜) to read the letter. 他戴上眼镜读信。
Language Point 15
In the future, perhaps a camera will recognize your face … (Para.3)
in the future: in the time to come 将来
At some time in the future, we may all work fewer hours a week. 在将来某个时候，我们每周的工作时间可能会更短。
Language Point 16
…perhaps a camera will recognize your face … (Para.3)
camera: n. [C] a machine for taking photographs or moving pictures 照相机；摄像机
Can you imagine talking in front of a camera? 你能想像在摄像机前讲话是什么样吗？
Language Point 17
…perhaps a camera will recognize your face … (Para.3)
recognize: vt.
1) know sb. or sth. one has seen before again 认出
I recognized Mary in the photograph. 我从照片上认出了玛丽。
2) accept or admit that sth. exists or is true 承认
China is the first to recognize the new nation. 中国最先承认了这个新成立的国家。
I recognize that some of my ideas are not practical. 我承认我的有些想法不切实际。
Language Point 18
… the pin will cause a moving area of light to follow you through the house. (Para.3)
Meaning: … controlled by the pin an area of light will move with you as you walk through the house.
Language Point 19
… you might not notice the lamps ahead of you slowly getting bright and the lamps behind you going dark. (Para.3)
lamp: n. [C] a light that is put on a table, etc. 灯；台灯
It was dark, so I turned on the lamp. 天黑了，我把灯打开。
Language Point 20
… you might not notice the lamps ahead of you slowly getting bright and the lamps behind you going dark. (Para.3)
ahead of :
1) in front of 在……前面
We could see a large group of people ahead of us. 我们看见前面有一大群人。
2) doing better than 超过，优于
Their country is ahead of ours in the car industry. 他们国家的汽车业领先于我们。
Language Point 21
…and the lamps behind you going dark. (Para.3)
behind: prep.
1) at or to the back of 在……后面
There is a small garden behind the house. 房子后面有个小花园。
2) slower or less good than不及
Tony needs help because he is behind the rest of the class in English. 托尼的英语成绩不及班里其他同学，他需要帮助。
ad. at or to the back 在后面
I went to the office and Jim followed behind. 我朝办公室走去，吉姆在后边跟着。
Language Point 22
Music, a movie, the news, or a telephone call will be able to follow you around the house, too. (Para.3)
Meaning: In the house, wherever you are and whenever you wish, you can enjoy music, watch movies, listen to the radio, or speak to someone by telephone.
movie: n. [C] a film 电影；影片
We went to the movies last night. 我们昨天晚上看电影去了。
Language Point 23
… the telephone nearest you will ring. (Para.3)
ring: v.
1)make a sound like a bell （使）铃响
I was preparing the supper when the telephone rang. 电话铃响时我正在做晚饭。
2) telephone sb. 打电话
I told her to ring me back, because I had something important to tell her. 我让她给我回电话，因为我有重要的事告诉她。
Language Point 24
The technology won’t be obvious, but it will certainly be easy to find. (Para.4)
Meaning: the technology won’t be big and obvious, but it will be convenient and you will easily find it when you need to.
certainly: ad.
1) without any doubt 无疑地，肯定地
The number of students will certainly increase next year. 明年学生人数肯定会增加。
2) of course 当然
“Can I take your car to town?” “Certainly.” “我能搭你的车去城里吗？”“当然可以。”
Language Point 25
You’ll use the controls in each room to turn on the monitors and tell them what to show. (Para.4)
turn on: make sth. work 打开；开启
Please turn on the lights. 请把灯打开。
He turned on the water. 他拧开了水龙头。
Language Point 26
You’ll use the controls in each room to turn on the monitors... (Para.4)
monitor: n. [C] a machine that receives and shows continuous information about sth. 监视器；显示器
He has bought a heart monitor for his father. 他为父亲买了一台心脏监测仪。
vt. watch or listen carefully over a certain period of time for special purposes 监视；监听
We need three teachers to monitor the examination. 我们需要三位老师监考。
Language Point 27
You’ll be able to choose from thousands … (Para.4)
choose from:select from 从……中挑选
You can choose three questions from the five on the exam paper. 试卷上共有五道题，你可选答三题。
Language Point 28
One of the many fears expressed about computers and the Internet is that … (Para.5)
Meaning: People have many fears about computers and the Internet, one of which is that …
computer: n. [C] a machine that stores information and can work out answers very quickly 电脑
We use a computer to store all kinds of information. 我们用计算机存储各种信息。
Language Point 29
… about computers and the Internet is that … (Para.5)
Internet: n. [U] a computer system that allows computer users in different places to exchange information 互联网
I have found a lot of useful information about these countries through the Internet. 我已通过互联网找到许多有关这些国家的有用信息。
Language Point 30
Although things may change, I believe people will decide to spend almost as much time out of their homes. (Para.5)
Meaning: Although conditions are changing, I believe people will choose to spend almost as much time out of their homes as they do now.
Language Point 31
The Internet will not only make it easier to keep up with distant friends, … (Para.6)
keep up with:
1)keep in touch with 与……保持联系
He kept up with his friends after he went to the U.S. 他去美国后仍然和朋友们保持联系。
2) move at the same speed as 跟上
He was unable to keep up with the rest of his class. 他的功课跟不上班里其他同学。
It’s all right now. I can keep up with you at this speed. 现在没事了，以这个速度我能跟上你。
3) know about (what is happening) 了解(正在发生的事)
When I was in hospital, I read newspapers to keep up with the latest events. 住院期间我通过看报纸了解时事。
Language Point 32
… to keep up with distant friends, ... (Para.6)
distant: a.
1) far away in space or time 遥远的
He is going to study in a distant country next year. 明年他将去一个很远的国家留学。
2) having no close relation 关系不密切的
They said they were our distant relations, but we had never seen them before. 他们说是我们的远亲，可我们以前从来没见过他们。
Language Point 33
…it will also allow us to find new companions. (Para.6)
companion: n. [C] a person who goes with another 同伴，伙伴
He was my traveling companion for several months. 几个月中他一直是我的旅伴。
Are you alone or with a companion? 你是一个人还是有个同伴？
Language Point 34
It is natural that friendships formed across the Internet will lead to getting together in person. (Para.6)
friendship: n. [U] the state of being friends 友情，友谊
Real friendship is much more important than money. 真正的友谊比金钱重要得多。
Language Point 35
It is natural that friendships formed across the Internet will lead to getting together in person. (Para.6)
lead to: cause to happen 导致
This mistake will lead to very serious results. 这个错误会产生很严重的后果。
Eating too much sugar can lead to all sorts of health problems. 吃糖太多会引发各种健康问题。
Language Point 36
…will lead to getting together in person. (Para.6)
in person: seeing or speaking to sb. face to face 亲自；本人
She said she wanted to see us in person. 她说她要亲自见我们。
Language Point 37
Suppose you want to find someone to play bridge with. (Para.6)
bridge: n.
1) [U] a card game for four players 桥牌
My father likes to play bridge. 我父亲喜欢打桥牌。
2) [C] a thing that is built over a road or river so that people, trains or cars can cross it 桥
They built a bridge over the river. 他们在河上架了一座桥。
vt. fill the space between two people, groups or things 填补空隙；缩短差距
They are trying to bridge the difference between people living in the city and those in the country. 他们在设法减小城乡居民间的差别。
Language Point 38
I enjoy experimenting, and I know that some ideas … (Para.7)
experiment: vi. do sth. to see what will happen or if sth. is true 做实验
Is it really necessary to experiment on living things? 真的需要拿生物做试验吗？
n. [C] a test to show what will happen or if sth. is true 实验；试验
They are doing experiments to find out if the drug is safe for humans. 他们正在做实验，以验证这种药物对人体是否安全。
Language Point 39
… hide the monitors behind paintings or throw them into the rubbish. (Para.7)
painting: n.
1) [C] a painted picture 油画；水彩画
She found the shop that sold paintings. 她找到了那家卖画的商店。
2) [U] the act of painting pictures or buildings 绘画；刷油漆
The painting was a hard job because the room was too big. 房间太大，因此粉刷起来很费力。
Language Point 40
…or throw them into the rubbish. (Para.7)
throw into: put into 投入
They decided to throw more soldiers into the action. 他们决定把更多兵力投入战斗。
Language Point 41
…or throw them into the rubbish. (Para.7)
rubbish: n. [U] sth. that one doesn’t want and throws away 垃圾，废物
The man comes on Sundays to collect the rubbish. 那个人每周日来收垃圾。
Language Point 42
… or even get fond of it, …(Para.7)
be / get fond of: like very much 喜欢，喜爱
She is fond of listening to music alone in her room. 她喜欢一个人在自己的房间里听音乐。
They are very fond of football games. 他们非常喜欢足球。
