2. Read the following sentences from the text. In pairs, decide which is for

　a) predictions from evidence（迹象，证据） in the present

　b) opinions or beliefs about the future

1. In 1983, there are only 200 computers connected to the internet; now there are around 50 million and this growth is clearly going to continue.

2. "It is clear that we are going to see a huge growth in shopping on the internet."

3. She also believes that, in the future, we will get entertainment from the Net and that the television will probably disappear.

4. Personally, I think virtual reality will become a part of modern life.

5. "I see people .... We will work in virtual offices, shop in virtual supermarkets, and we will even study in virtual schools."

3. Which comment is better in each situation?

1）You are to have a picnic with your friends

a) I hope the weather will be sunny.

b) It is going to be sunny.

2）After the operation, he looks much better now.

a) He will soon recover.

b) He is going to recover soon.

4. 请把will和 be going to的否定和问句形式填在下表中。

否定形式 问句形式 will be going to

(二) Classroom learning and exploration 课堂学习和研讨

1. Presentation of the preview 预习成果展示

2. Explanation and discussion 答疑讨论