Unit 2 Looking into the future Reading and Thinking 课件(共35张PPT，内镶嵌视频)人教版（2019）选择性必修第一册
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(共35张PPT)
Unit 2
Looking into the future
Free talk
Q1:What can you see in the picture
Q2:What might the picture be about
Q3: When you see “the future” in the title, what are your predictions about the future
a little boy, a robot and the universe
the possible relationship between man and technology
robots, driverless car/self-driving car, smart devices ...
How do you understand the quote
Possible answer:
It means that we should make our own futures. We do not have to guess what tomorrow will bring, nor do we have to accept whatever fate gives us ---- we can decide what kind of life we will lead in the future by taking action in the present.
Enjoy a video about a smart home.
Lead-in
1. Can you list some smart devices in our daily life
smart cleaning robot
smart toilet…
2. What do these devices have in common
For example:
smart car
smart phone
smart watch
1
4
6
5
2
3
What can we do with smart phones
making a call
Playing games
Watching films
Studying
Listening to music
Navigating, online shopping
...
more convenient
Benefits:
more interesting
much easier
...
Possible answer: To say that something is smart means that it can make decisions on its own without a human telling it what to do, and that it can also learn how to do things itself.
What does it mean when we say that
something such as a phone is “smart”
What do you think a “smart” house can do that other houses cannot
First think of the kinds of devices or technologies that a house might have, such as lights, heaters…
Then brainstorm and think of ways that each of these can be hooked up to a computer or a cell phone so that it will behave in a smart way.
Now, let's read the text Smart homes to make life easier to learn more
about “smart house”!
Discussion
Unit 2 Reading and Thinking
Exchange views on
smart homes
Read the title and the three subheadings and answer the following questions.
Task 1
1.What is the type of this text
2.What is the purpose of the text
3.Who do you think is the passage intended for
1. What is the type of this text
Narration.
Exposition.
Argumentation.
Practical writing
√
A popular science exposition 科普说明文
2. What is the purpose of the text
3. Who do you think is the passage intended for
To give us an insight into smart homes. / To introduce and get people excited about the idea of smart homes.
The intended readers are people who are interested in smart homes and hold a positive attitude to technology.
Have you ever forgotten to lock the door of your house Or, have you ever forgotten to switch off the TV or computer These kinds of things happen to us all the time, waste resources, and can sometimes lead to problems. However, in the not-too-distant future, we will be living in smart homes that will lock the door for us when we are away and remember to switch off the TV when we forget. These smart homes will keep us secure, save us energy, and provide a more comfortable environment to live in.
Para. 1
你曾经忘记锁门吗？或者，你曾经忘记关掉电视或电脑吗？这种事情经常发生在我们身上，浪费资源，有时还会导致问题。然而，在不远的将来，我们将生活在智能住宅中。当我们外出时，智能家居会为我们锁门；当我们忘记关电视时，智能家居会记得关掉它。这些智能住宅将使我们安全，节省能源，并提供一个更舒适的居住环境。
SMART HOMES TO MAKE LIFE EASIER
Have you ever forgotten to lock the door of your house Or, have you ever forgotten to switch off the TV or computers These kinds of things happen to us all the time, waste resources, and can sometimes lead to problems. However, in the not-too-distant future, we will be living in smart homes that will lock the door for us when we are away and remember to switch off the TV when we forget. These smart homes will keep us secure, save us energy, and provide a more comfortable environment to live in.
To introduce/lead in the topic and arouse readers’ interest.
Task 2
Read P1 and answer the questions.
Q1: Why does the writer start the paragraph with two questions
Q2: Why does the writer use “will be living” instead of “will live” here
“Will be doing ”describes an ongoing activity in the future, allowing the readers to imagine the action happening.
Q3: What are the advantages of smart homes mentioned in this passage
① Keep us secure;
② Save us energy;
③ Provide a more comfortable environment to live in.
Today, we have to use switches for our lights, knobs for our appliances, and remote controls for our TVs and air conditioners. In the future, we will be using advanced technology every day for automatic control of just about everything in our home. The future home will use integrated sensors to tell when you leave home each morning, and then go into an energy-efficient mode all by itself. You will no longer have to think about turning switches on and off yourself.
Para. 2
今天，我们必须使用电灯的开关，电器的旋钮，电视和空调的遥控器 。在未来，我们每天都会使用先进技术对家中几乎所有东西进行自动化控制。未来的家庭将使用集成传感器来告诉你每天早上什么时候离开家，然后自己进入节能模式。你将不再需要考虑自己打开和关闭开关。
Intelligent Controls 智能控制
Your home will also learn your daily routine and preferences, so everything will be ready for you when you get home each evening. Your lights will come on the instant you enter the door along with your favourite music or TV programmes, and you will find your dinner already prepared for you. All controls will respond to voice commands, so if you want to change your routine, you just say aloud what you want and the home system will obey.
Para. 2
你的家也会了解你的日常习惯和偏好，所以当你每天晚上一回家时，一切就会为你准备好。你一进家门，灯就会亮起，还有你最喜欢的音乐或电视节目(会自动播放)，而且你会发现晚餐已为你准备好了。并且你会发现你的晚餐已经为你准备好了。所有的控制都会响应语音指令，所以如果你想改变你的日常工作，你只要大声说出你想要什么，家庭系统就会服从。
Intelligent Controls 智能控制
Intelligent Controls
Today, we have to use switches for our lights, knobs for our appliances, and remote controls for our TVs and air conditioners. In the future, we will be using advanced technology every day for automatic control of just about everything in our home. The future home will use integrated sensors to tell when you leave home each morning, and then go into an energy-efficient mode all by itself. You will no longer have to think about turning switches on and off yourself. Your home will also learn your daily routine and preferences, so everything will be ready for you when you get home each evening. Your lights will come on the instant you enter the door and along with your favourite music or TV programmes, and you will find your dinner already preared for you. All controls will respond to voice commands, so if you want to change your routine, you just say aloud what you want and the home system will obey.
The integrated sensors (集成传感器) (advanced technology)
Task 3
Read P2 and answer the questions.
Q1: What makes all these automatic controls possible
Q2: How could we control the automatic controls
By voice command
Q 3: How do we control our home today
How will we control our home in the future
① Today, we have to use switches for our lights, knobs for our appliances, and remote controls for our TVs and air conditioners.
② In the future, we will be using advanced technology every day for automatic control of
just about everything in our home.
Q4: How is the paragraph developed
By making contrasts
In addition, your smart home will be monitoring your health for you every day. Your bed, for example, will record how well you sleep every night. It will also be checking your body weight. If you start to have sleep or weight problems, it will send a warning to your phone. It will also give you suggestions on a healthier diet and how to sleep better. Smart toilets will be keeping constant track of your health as well. They can warn you early on if there is something abnormal or if you have a critical illness, such as cancer, and potentially save your life.
Para. 3
此外，你的智能家居每天都会监测你的健康状况。例如，你的床会记录你每晚的睡眠质量。它也会检查你的体重。如果你开始有睡眠或体重问题，它会向你的手机发送警告。它还会为你提供更健康的饮食和如何睡得更好的建议。智能马桶也会持续记录你的健康状况。如果有什么不正常的情况，或者你有严重的疾病，比如癌症，它们可以提前警告你，并可能挽救你的生命。
Regular Health Checks定期健康检查
Regular Health Checks
In addition, your smart home will be monitoring your health for you every day. Your bed, for example, will record how well you sleep every night. It will also be checking your body weight. If you start to have sleep or weight problems, it will send a warning to your phone. It will also give you suggestions on a healthier diet and how to sleep better. Smart toilets will be keeping constant track of your health as well. They can warn you early on if there is something abnormal or if you have a critical illness, such as cancer, and potentially save your life.
Task 4
Read P3 and answer the questions.
Q1: How does the writer show us this kind of function
By giving examples / By illustrating
Q 2: What will smart homes do to monitor your health Please give some examples.
① Smart beds will record how well you sleep, check your body weight and give you warnings and suggestions if necessary.
② Smart toilets will be keeping constant track of your health and warn you early on.
No More Disasters
没有更多的灾难
Smart homes will be able to prevent serious damage from accidents. For example, if a water pipe starts leaking, or if there is a short in the electrical wiring, your smart home will detect it and provide you with the relevant information. This way, you will be able to fix the problem before your home becomes flooded or catches fire.
Para. 4
智能家居将能够防止事故造成的严重损害。例如，如果水管漏水或发生电线短路，你的智能房屋将会探测出来，并给你提供相关的信息。这样，你就能在房子被水淹或着火之前解决这个问题。
No More Disasters
Smart home will be able to prevent serious damage from accidents. For example, if a water pipe starts leaking, or if there is a short in the electrical wiring, your smart home will detect it and provide you with the relevant information. This way, you will be able to fix the problem before your home becomes flooded or catched fire.
Task 5
Read P4 and answer the questions.
Q1: What does the last subheading “NO More Diseases” mean
Smart homes will be able to prevent serious damage from accidents.
By giving examples
Q2: How does the writer show us this kind of function
This smart technology is not a fantasy. Many of these new innovations are already available and being used in some homes. In this sense, the home of tomorrow is already the home of today. Nevertheless, it will take some years before most new homes begin to use this new technology.
Para.5
这种智能技术不是幻想。许多这样的新发明已经可以使用并且正在一些家庭中使用。从这种意义上来讲，明天的家已经是今天的家了。然而，要让大多数新家庭开始使用这项新技术还需要几年的时间。
This smart technology is not a fantasy. Many of these new innovations are already available and being used in some homes. In this sense, the home of tomorrow is already the home of today. Nevertheless, it will take some years before most new homes begin to use this new technology.
Since many of these new innovations are already available,
the era of “future” smart homes has already arrived.
the home of tomorrow is already the home of today
Task 6
Read P5 and answer the questions.
Q1: What is meant by the sentence “In this sense, the home of tomorrow is already the home of today
This smart technology is not a fantasy. Many of these new innovations are already available and being used in some homes. In this sense, the home of tomorrow is already the home of today. Nevertheless, it will take some years before most new homes begin to use this new technology.
Para.5
optimistic,
positive,
hopeful ,
supportive
What's your attitude towards smart homes
The best way to predict the future is to create it.
---Peter Drucker
Q2: What is the writer’s attitude towards smart homes
Q 3: What may be possible reasons why it will take some years before most new homes begin to use this new technology
Discussion
Some factors may contribute to the slow changes:
the technology is not yet fully developed;
concerns about privacy leakage;
the high price of new technology ;
many believe smart technology is not essential;
a mistrust of new technology and its safety.
Read the text carefully and draw a structure map of the text.
Read for the structure
Title
Introduction
Subtitle
Subtitle
Subtitle
Conclusion
Task 7
Monitor your health
your bed:
your toilet:
Prevent serious damage:
Para5. The situation of smart homes
Smart homes: Benefits
Para1: a brief introduction to smart homes
Title
Introduction
Examples
Draw a structure map of the text.
Conclusion
Para2.
Intelligent controls
Para3.
Regular health checks
Integrated sensors
when you leave:
when you get home:
Para4.
No more disasters
Intelligent Controls
Regular Health Checks
No More Disasters
use ___________
________ to tell
you information
all controls will
respond to
______________
beds will check your
sleep and ___________
toilets will keep
______________ of
your health
a ________ water
pipe
a short in the
_____________
Smart technology is not a ______.
automatic _______
monitor ______
prevent serious damage from ___________
control
health
accidents
integrated sensors
voice commands
body weight
constant track
leaking
electrical wiring
fantasy
(keep us ______; save us _______; provide a more comfortable _____________ to live in)
secure
energy
environment
Read the text again and fill in the table below.
In the future, what will smart homes do about ... doors dinners
TVs, computers beds
water pipes, electrical wires toilets
lights, favourite music, or TV programmes prepare dinner for us
record how well we sleep every night, check our body weight, send a warning to our phones when we have sleep or weight problems, and give us suggestions on a healthier diet and how to sleep better
keep constant track of our health and warn us early on if there is something wrong
lock the door for us when we are away
switch off TVs and computers when we forget
detect if there is a problem and provide us with the relevant information
come on the instant we enter the door
Task 8
Complete the summary using the correct forms of the words from the text.
A smart home is one that ___________ computers into the structure of the building itself. In this way, many of the things that we now do ourselves will become ___________. For example, the smart home could control the air conditioning and lights so that you would no longer have to turn _________ on and off, making your home more energy-_________. The smart home could also ________ itself to make sure that everything is working as it should, and send you _________if there is a problem. Such smart homes could even be programmed to _______ your health problems, and then give you _________ advice as to the food you should eat or if you should see a doctor. So, in a sense, smart homes will lead us to living smarter lives.
integrates
automatic
switches
efficient
monitor
warnings
detect
relevant
P15 4
Post-reading
What might be some of the disadvantages of smart homes
Discussion
disadvantages
a problem with the system/power failure
security will be a problem.
leakage of personal informatioin
If there is a problem in the system, something terrible will happen.
......
Unit 2
Looking into the future
Free talk
Q1:What can you see in the picture
Q2:What might the picture be about
Q3: When you see “the future” in the title, what are your predictions about the future
a little boy, a robot and the universe
the possible relationship between man and technology
robots, driverless car/self-driving car, smart devices ...
How do you understand the quote
Possible answer:
It means that we should make our own futures. We do not have to guess what tomorrow will bring, nor do we have to accept whatever fate gives us ---- we can decide what kind of life we will lead in the future by taking action in the present.
Enjoy a video about a smart home.
Lead-in
1. Can you list some smart devices in our daily life
smart cleaning robot
smart toilet…
2. What do these devices have in common
For example:
smart car
smart phone
smart watch
1
4
6
5
2
3
What can we do with smart phones
making a call
Playing games
Watching films
Studying
Listening to music
Navigating, online shopping
...
more convenient
Benefits:
more interesting
much easier
...
Possible answer: To say that something is smart means that it can make decisions on its own without a human telling it what to do, and that it can also learn how to do things itself.
What does it mean when we say that
something such as a phone is “smart”
What do you think a “smart” house can do that other houses cannot
First think of the kinds of devices or technologies that a house might have, such as lights, heaters…
Then brainstorm and think of ways that each of these can be hooked up to a computer or a cell phone so that it will behave in a smart way.
Now, let's read the text Smart homes to make life easier to learn more
about “smart house”!
Discussion
Unit 2 Reading and Thinking
Exchange views on
smart homes
Read the title and the three subheadings and answer the following questions.
Task 1
1.What is the type of this text
2.What is the purpose of the text
3.Who do you think is the passage intended for
1. What is the type of this text
Narration.
Exposition.
Argumentation.
Practical writing
√
A popular science exposition 科普说明文
2. What is the purpose of the text
3. Who do you think is the passage intended for
To give us an insight into smart homes. / To introduce and get people excited about the idea of smart homes.
The intended readers are people who are interested in smart homes and hold a positive attitude to technology.
Have you ever forgotten to lock the door of your house Or, have you ever forgotten to switch off the TV or computer These kinds of things happen to us all the time, waste resources, and can sometimes lead to problems. However, in the not-too-distant future, we will be living in smart homes that will lock the door for us when we are away and remember to switch off the TV when we forget. These smart homes will keep us secure, save us energy, and provide a more comfortable environment to live in.
Para. 1
你曾经忘记锁门吗？或者，你曾经忘记关掉电视或电脑吗？这种事情经常发生在我们身上，浪费资源，有时还会导致问题。然而，在不远的将来，我们将生活在智能住宅中。当我们外出时，智能家居会为我们锁门；当我们忘记关电视时，智能家居会记得关掉它。这些智能住宅将使我们安全，节省能源，并提供一个更舒适的居住环境。
SMART HOMES TO MAKE LIFE EASIER
Have you ever forgotten to lock the door of your house Or, have you ever forgotten to switch off the TV or computers These kinds of things happen to us all the time, waste resources, and can sometimes lead to problems. However, in the not-too-distant future, we will be living in smart homes that will lock the door for us when we are away and remember to switch off the TV when we forget. These smart homes will keep us secure, save us energy, and provide a more comfortable environment to live in.
To introduce/lead in the topic and arouse readers’ interest.
Task 2
Read P1 and answer the questions.
Q1: Why does the writer start the paragraph with two questions
Q2: Why does the writer use “will be living” instead of “will live” here
“Will be doing ”describes an ongoing activity in the future, allowing the readers to imagine the action happening.
Q3: What are the advantages of smart homes mentioned in this passage
① Keep us secure;
② Save us energy;
③ Provide a more comfortable environment to live in.
Today, we have to use switches for our lights, knobs for our appliances, and remote controls for our TVs and air conditioners. In the future, we will be using advanced technology every day for automatic control of just about everything in our home. The future home will use integrated sensors to tell when you leave home each morning, and then go into an energy-efficient mode all by itself. You will no longer have to think about turning switches on and off yourself.
Para. 2
今天，我们必须使用电灯的开关，电器的旋钮，电视和空调的遥控器 。在未来，我们每天都会使用先进技术对家中几乎所有东西进行自动化控制。未来的家庭将使用集成传感器来告诉你每天早上什么时候离开家，然后自己进入节能模式。你将不再需要考虑自己打开和关闭开关。
Intelligent Controls 智能控制
Your home will also learn your daily routine and preferences, so everything will be ready for you when you get home each evening. Your lights will come on the instant you enter the door along with your favourite music or TV programmes, and you will find your dinner already prepared for you. All controls will respond to voice commands, so if you want to change your routine, you just say aloud what you want and the home system will obey.
Para. 2
你的家也会了解你的日常习惯和偏好，所以当你每天晚上一回家时，一切就会为你准备好。你一进家门，灯就会亮起，还有你最喜欢的音乐或电视节目(会自动播放)，而且你会发现晚餐已为你准备好了。并且你会发现你的晚餐已经为你准备好了。所有的控制都会响应语音指令，所以如果你想改变你的日常工作，你只要大声说出你想要什么，家庭系统就会服从。
Intelligent Controls 智能控制
Intelligent Controls
Today, we have to use switches for our lights, knobs for our appliances, and remote controls for our TVs and air conditioners. In the future, we will be using advanced technology every day for automatic control of just about everything in our home. The future home will use integrated sensors to tell when you leave home each morning, and then go into an energy-efficient mode all by itself. You will no longer have to think about turning switches on and off yourself. Your home will also learn your daily routine and preferences, so everything will be ready for you when you get home each evening. Your lights will come on the instant you enter the door and along with your favourite music or TV programmes, and you will find your dinner already preared for you. All controls will respond to voice commands, so if you want to change your routine, you just say aloud what you want and the home system will obey.
The integrated sensors (集成传感器) (advanced technology)
Task 3
Read P2 and answer the questions.
Q1: What makes all these automatic controls possible
Q2: How could we control the automatic controls
By voice command
Q 3: How do we control our home today
How will we control our home in the future
① Today, we have to use switches for our lights, knobs for our appliances, and remote controls for our TVs and air conditioners.
② In the future, we will be using advanced technology every day for automatic control of
just about everything in our home.
Q4: How is the paragraph developed
By making contrasts
In addition, your smart home will be monitoring your health for you every day. Your bed, for example, will record how well you sleep every night. It will also be checking your body weight. If you start to have sleep or weight problems, it will send a warning to your phone. It will also give you suggestions on a healthier diet and how to sleep better. Smart toilets will be keeping constant track of your health as well. They can warn you early on if there is something abnormal or if you have a critical illness, such as cancer, and potentially save your life.
Para. 3
此外，你的智能家居每天都会监测你的健康状况。例如，你的床会记录你每晚的睡眠质量。它也会检查你的体重。如果你开始有睡眠或体重问题，它会向你的手机发送警告。它还会为你提供更健康的饮食和如何睡得更好的建议。智能马桶也会持续记录你的健康状况。如果有什么不正常的情况，或者你有严重的疾病，比如癌症，它们可以提前警告你，并可能挽救你的生命。
Regular Health Checks定期健康检查
Regular Health Checks
In addition, your smart home will be monitoring your health for you every day. Your bed, for example, will record how well you sleep every night. It will also be checking your body weight. If you start to have sleep or weight problems, it will send a warning to your phone. It will also give you suggestions on a healthier diet and how to sleep better. Smart toilets will be keeping constant track of your health as well. They can warn you early on if there is something abnormal or if you have a critical illness, such as cancer, and potentially save your life.
Task 4
Read P3 and answer the questions.
Q1: How does the writer show us this kind of function
By giving examples / By illustrating
Q 2: What will smart homes do to monitor your health Please give some examples.
① Smart beds will record how well you sleep, check your body weight and give you warnings and suggestions if necessary.
② Smart toilets will be keeping constant track of your health and warn you early on.
No More Disasters
没有更多的灾难
Smart homes will be able to prevent serious damage from accidents. For example, if a water pipe starts leaking, or if there is a short in the electrical wiring, your smart home will detect it and provide you with the relevant information. This way, you will be able to fix the problem before your home becomes flooded or catches fire.
Para. 4
智能家居将能够防止事故造成的严重损害。例如，如果水管漏水或发生电线短路，你的智能房屋将会探测出来，并给你提供相关的信息。这样，你就能在房子被水淹或着火之前解决这个问题。
No More Disasters
Smart home will be able to prevent serious damage from accidents. For example, if a water pipe starts leaking, or if there is a short in the electrical wiring, your smart home will detect it and provide you with the relevant information. This way, you will be able to fix the problem before your home becomes flooded or catched fire.
Task 5
Read P4 and answer the questions.
Q1: What does the last subheading “NO More Diseases” mean
Smart homes will be able to prevent serious damage from accidents.
By giving examples
Q2: How does the writer show us this kind of function
This smart technology is not a fantasy. Many of these new innovations are already available and being used in some homes. In this sense, the home of tomorrow is already the home of today. Nevertheless, it will take some years before most new homes begin to use this new technology.
Para.5
这种智能技术不是幻想。许多这样的新发明已经可以使用并且正在一些家庭中使用。从这种意义上来讲，明天的家已经是今天的家了。然而，要让大多数新家庭开始使用这项新技术还需要几年的时间。
This smart technology is not a fantasy. Many of these new innovations are already available and being used in some homes. In this sense, the home of tomorrow is already the home of today. Nevertheless, it will take some years before most new homes begin to use this new technology.
Since many of these new innovations are already available,
the era of “future” smart homes has already arrived.
the home of tomorrow is already the home of today
Task 6
Read P5 and answer the questions.
Q1: What is meant by the sentence “In this sense, the home of tomorrow is already the home of today
This smart technology is not a fantasy. Many of these new innovations are already available and being used in some homes. In this sense, the home of tomorrow is already the home of today. Nevertheless, it will take some years before most new homes begin to use this new technology.
Para.5
optimistic,
positive,
hopeful ,
supportive
What's your attitude towards smart homes
The best way to predict the future is to create it.
---Peter Drucker
Q2: What is the writer’s attitude towards smart homes
Q 3: What may be possible reasons why it will take some years before most new homes begin to use this new technology
Discussion
Some factors may contribute to the slow changes:
the technology is not yet fully developed;
concerns about privacy leakage;
the high price of new technology ;
many believe smart technology is not essential;
a mistrust of new technology and its safety.
Read the text carefully and draw a structure map of the text.
Read for the structure
Title
Introduction
Subtitle
Subtitle
Subtitle
Conclusion
Task 7
Monitor your health
your bed:
your toilet:
Prevent serious damage:
Para5. The situation of smart homes
Smart homes: Benefits
Para1: a brief introduction to smart homes
Title
Introduction
Examples
Draw a structure map of the text.
Conclusion
Para2.
Intelligent controls
Para3.
Regular health checks
Integrated sensors
when you leave:
when you get home:
Para4.
No more disasters
Intelligent Controls
Regular Health Checks
No More Disasters
use ___________
________ to tell
you information
all controls will
respond to
______________
beds will check your
sleep and ___________
toilets will keep
______________ of
your health
a ________ water
pipe
a short in the
_____________
Smart technology is not a ______.
automatic _______
monitor ______
prevent serious damage from ___________
control
health
accidents
integrated sensors
voice commands
body weight
constant track
leaking
electrical wiring
fantasy
(keep us ______; save us _______; provide a more comfortable _____________ to live in)
secure
energy
environment
Read the text again and fill in the table below.
In the future, what will smart homes do about ... doors dinners
TVs, computers beds
water pipes, electrical wires toilets
lights, favourite music, or TV programmes prepare dinner for us
record how well we sleep every night, check our body weight, send a warning to our phones when we have sleep or weight problems, and give us suggestions on a healthier diet and how to sleep better
keep constant track of our health and warn us early on if there is something wrong
lock the door for us when we are away
switch off TVs and computers when we forget
detect if there is a problem and provide us with the relevant information
come on the instant we enter the door
Task 8
Complete the summary using the correct forms of the words from the text.
A smart home is one that ___________ computers into the structure of the building itself. In this way, many of the things that we now do ourselves will become ___________. For example, the smart home could control the air conditioning and lights so that you would no longer have to turn _________ on and off, making your home more energy-_________. The smart home could also ________ itself to make sure that everything is working as it should, and send you _________if there is a problem. Such smart homes could even be programmed to _______ your health problems, and then give you _________ advice as to the food you should eat or if you should see a doctor. So, in a sense, smart homes will lead us to living smarter lives.
integrates
automatic
switches
efficient
monitor
warnings
detect
relevant
P15 4
Post-reading
What might be some of the disadvantages of smart homes
Discussion
disadvantages
a problem with the system/power failure
security will be a problem.
leakage of personal informatioin
If there is a problem in the system, something terrible will happen.
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