Unit 2 Looking into the future Reading and Thinking 课件(共24张PPT，内镶嵌视频)-人教版（2019）选择性必修第一册

(共24张PPT)
Reading and Thinking
Unit 2
Looking into the Future
Smart Home to Make Life Easier
人教版2019选择性必修第一册
In this class, we will
learn the structure of the passage and know the functions and benefits of smart homes;
infer the purpose(目的) and intended audience(目标读者) of the passage;
express our ideas about smart homes.
Learning Objectives
Q1:What can you see in the picture
Q2: What do the boy, the robot and the universe probably stand for
Q3: What message does this picture intend to convey
a little boy, a robot and the universe
the boy: human beings
the robot: science technology
the universe: the future
the possible future relationship
between and .
man
technology
Free-talk
Do you know these “smart” things What are they
smartphone
smart watch
smart sweeper
smart TV
smart speaker
Lead in
What does it mean when we say that something is “smart”
sweeping robot
sweep the floor automatically
smart digital door lock
smart keyboard
connect to laptops or phones wirelessly
What does it mean when we say that something is “smart”
use passwords and our fingerprints to open the doors instantly
It 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.
Skim the text and answer these questions.
1.What is the purpose of the passage
A. To sell integrated sensors.
B. To change the old houses.
C. To decorate home with smart technology.
D. To introduce the functions of smart homes in future life.
2. Where is the text likely to be taken from
A. A science magazine B. A research report
C. A story D. A book review(书评)
3.Who do you think are the intended audiences
A. Parents B. Scientists
C. teachers D. People interested in techonology
Type of
text
Writing purpose
Intended audiences
Pre-reading
Skimming for the genre and the structure.
title
subtitles
2. What’s the genre (体裁) of this article
A. A narration. (记叙文)
B. An argumentation. (议论文)
C. A science exposition. (科普说明文)
D. A science fiction story. (科幻故事)
1
2
3
4
5
总
分
总
Read the title and the three subtitles, and answer：
.
1.Where is the text likely to be taken from
A. A science magazine B. A research report
C. A health magazine D. A book review
2.What is the purpose of the text
3.Who is the intended audience
Skim the text and answer these questions.
1.Where is the text likely to be taken from
A science magazine B. A research report
C. A health magazine D. A book review
2.What is the purpose of the text
To give us a brief introduction about the future smart homes.
3. Who is the intended audience of this text
Common people who are interested in the advanced technology or smart homes.
Reading for features
Identify purpose and audience
The types of phrases used in a passage help identify its purpose. For example, the phrase in my opinion tells us that the passage is likely meant to persuade. And a text that uses imperatives is likely meant to instruct. A passage’s content helps identify its audience. For example, a passage that gives tips on looking after pets would have pets owners as its audience.
Smart homes will monitor your health and offer advice.
Smart homes will prevent serious damage from accidents.
Despite the advancement of smart homes, it will take time before they become reality.
Intelligent controls in the home system.
Smart homes will bring us safe, energy-saving and comfortable life in the future.
Para.1
Para.2
Para.3
Para.4
Para.5
Para.5
Para.3
Para.2
Fast reading for the main idea of each paragraph
Intelligent
Controls
Smart Homes
Regular
Health
Checks
No more
Disasters
Structure
Topic
Body part
(Main functions)
Conclusion
Introduction
Para1: a brief introduction of smart homes
Para5. The situation of smart homes
Examples to support the points
Figure out the structure of the passage
Carefully Reading for features
Para. 1
2
3
1. Why does the writer start the paragraph
with two questions
2. How does paragragh 1 developed
3. What are the advantages of smart homes mentioned in this passage
To arouse the readers’ interest.
By contrast.
Read paragraph 2 and think over the questions.
1.What makes all these automatic controls possible
Advanced technology
2.How does automatic control work Examples
go into an energy-efficient mode
learn your daily routine and preferences
turn switches on and off
play music or TV programmes
prepare dinner
respond to voice commands
Intelligent controls make our home _________.
energy-e_____
fficient
i____________
ntelligent
a___________
controlled
utomatically
r____ to enjoy
eady
Tip: Use sentence pattern to help with your report
Useful sentence pattern:
In smart homes, we have_____(devices). It can/will_____( functions).
This way, they make our life _______(advantages).
Devices（设备） Functions Advantages
Read para 3 and para 4 to complete the tables
toilets
keep constant track of your health
warn you early on
healthier
Devices Functions Advantages
detect problems
provide relevant information
prevent accidents
water pipes
electrical
wiring
In smart homes, we have_____(devices). It can/will______( functions).
This way, they make our life _______(advantages).
Para 4 No More Disasters
safer
Read the conclusion and find out the writer's attitude towards smart homes.
Para 5 Conclusion
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.
A. Doubtful. B. Supportive.
C. Neutral. D. Opposed.
Para 5 Conclusion
Summary
Smart Homes to Make Life Easier
intelligent controls
regular health check
disaster prevention
integrated sensors to switch mode
prepare everything ready for you
bed
toliet
record sleep quality
check body weight
advise healthy diet
sned warnings on illness
detect problems and provide information
benefits
provide security
save energy
provide comfortable environment
technologically-intelligent
user-friendly
What might be some of the disadvantages of smart homes
If the system breaks down, you may find yourself locked out of the house or unable to turn on your TV.
If hackers hack into your system, your personal information will be stolen for evil purposes.
For older people,
it will be difficult to operate the system.
Post-reading
Critical thinking
Watch a video and experience the disadvantages
of smart homes.
Let’s treat smart homes rationally.
Have you ever thought of the disadvantages (potential challenges) smart homes will bring us
If there is a problem with the system/power failure, you may find yourself locked out of the house, or fail to switch your TV on or off.
Security is another big concern, as strangers may be able to hack into the system to collect private information about your life and use that for evil purposes.
Critical Thinking
Every coin has two sides.
smart home is a double-edged sword.
Critical Thinking
Complete the summary using the correct forms of the words from the text.
A smart home is one that i___________computers into the structure of the building itself. In this way, many of the things that we now do ourselves will become a ___________ . For example, the smart home could control the air conditioning and lights so that you would no longer have to turn s _________ on and off, making your home more energy-e_________. The smart home could also m __________itself to make sure that everything is working as it should, and send you w _________if there is a problem. Such smart homes could even be programmed to d ________your health problems, and then give you r_________ 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.
ntegrates
utomatic
witches
fficient
onitor
arnings
etect
elevant
Summary
Tips:Think over the key information in the text and then read the summary, paying attention to the beginning letter. The beginning letter can give you a clue to choose the right word.
Teaching Evaluation Form
Teaching Evaluation Form Checklist assessment self group other groups teacher
Content Does he/she answer the questions clearly Does he/she list the concrete reasons
Structure Are the ideas presented clearly and logically
Language Does the presentation contain the words/expressions we have learnt this class Does he/she speak fluently
Suggestion
Thank you
for your listening