浙江省诸暨市草塔中学高中英语 Unit 3 Life in the future Life in the Future素材 新人教版必修5

浙江省诸暨市草塔中学高中英语 Unit 3 Life in the future Life in the Future 素材 新人教版必修 5I still cannot believe that I am ta king up my prize that was won last year. I have to constantly rub my eyes to remind myself that I have traveled to the year AD 3005. Worried about the journey, I was unsettled for the first few days. As a result, I suffered from “time lag”. This is similar to the “jet lag” you get when flying, but instead it means you keep getting flashbacks from your previous time period. So I felt very nervous and uncertain at first. My friend and guide, Wang Ping, was very understanding and gave me some green tablets, which helped a lot. Well-known for their expertise, his parents’ company named “Future Tours” transported me safely into the future in a time capsule.The six of us were called to the capsule together and climbed in through the round opening. The seats were comfortable and after a calming drink, which made us sleepy. Our eyes closed. The capsule shook as we lay relaxed by our dreams. Sounds came from below our feet as we rose slowly from the ground. Swing gently. A few minut es later the journey was completed and we ha d arrived. I was still on the earth but one thousand years in the future. What would I find?Confused by the new surrounding, I was hit by the lack of fresh air. My head ached. The air se emed thin as though its combination of gases had little oxygen left. Just then Wang Ping appeared and solved the problem. “Put on this mask,” he advised. “It will make you feel much better,” He handed it to me and immediately hurried me through to a small room nearby for me to rest. I felt better in no time. Soon I was back...