Unit 2 Looking into the future Reading and Thinking 课件(共26张PPT，内镶嵌2视频)-人教版（2019）选择性必修第一册

(共26张PPT)
Looking into the Future
Unit2
Reading and Thinking
Learning objectives
1.figure out the structure the passage and identify the purpose and the intended readers.
2.get the main idea of each paragraph and know the influence and convenience brought by smart homes in the future.
3.express opinions on advantages and disadvantages of smart homes.
What“ ” do you know
Smart technology
2. Smart watch
4. Smart sweeping robot
3. Smart glasses
1. Smart Phone
Lead-in
What“ ” do you know
Smart technology
Smart air-conditioner
If we combine them together…
What do we call it
If we combine them together…
Smart Home
What does it mean when we say that something such as a phone is “smart”
1. be clever or intelligent
Smart
2. Something has a “brain” like a human being. It can “think” and do what its owner commands to do.
Skimming for the genre
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)
Skimming for the genre
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
Read for the structure.
title
subtitles
4. What’s the structure of this article
1
2
3
4
5
总
分
总
Intelligent
Controls
Smart Homes
Regular
Health
Checks
No more
Disasters
Structure
Topic
Body part
(Main functions)
Conclusion
Introduction
Para1: a brief introduction
Para5. Conclusion
Read for the structure.
Para. 1
1. How does the author introduce the topic
A. By giving examples
B. By asking questions
C. By listing data
D.By citing famous saying
To arouse the readers’ interest.
Read for problems and solutions
2. Why does the writer introduce the topic in this way
Read for problems and solutions
Para.2 Intelligent Controls
Problems(Today) Solutions(Future) Advantages
use switches for lights,knobs for appliances and __________________for TVs and air conditioners
used advanced technology for____________________
go into an____________________
everything will be ready for you
intelligent
____________
____________ready for you
remote controls
automatic control
energy-efficient mode
automatic
energy-efficient
How does the author develop Para.2
By Comparison
Para 3
Devices Functions Advantages
record how well you sleep
check your body weight
send a warning to your phone
give you suggestions
keep constant track of your health
warn you early on
healthier/
effectively -monitor
beds
toilets
Read for problems and solutions
How does the author develop Para.3
By giving examples
Devices Functions Advantages
detect problems
provide relevant information
prevent accidents
water pipes
electrical
wiring
Para 4
safer/
secure
Read for problems and solutions
How does the author develop Para.4
By giving examples
Read for problems and solutions
Smart homes
nergy-efficient
utomatic
ecure
ntelligent
ffectively monitor
eady for you
e
a
s
i
e
r
make life easier
Smart Home
Read the conclusion and find out the writer's attitude towards smart homes.
A. Doubtful. B. Supportive.
C. Neutral. D. Opposed.
Para 5
Read for problems and solutions
Watch the vedios and think about what the challengs are.
Critical thinking
Every coin has two sides.
smart home is a double-edged sword.
Read for thinking
What might be some of the challengs of smart homes
If the system breaks down, you may find yourself locked out of the house or unable to turn on your TV.
Critical thinking
Read for thinking
Critical thinking
What might be some of the challengsof smart homes
For older people,
it will be difficult to operate the system.
Read for thinking
Critical thinking
What might be some of the challengs of smart homes
If hackers hack into your system, your personal information will be stolen for evil purposes.
Read for thinking
Are there any preparations we can do for the coming age of intelligence
“The best way to predict the future is to create it.”
—— Peter Drucker
We need to work hard to embrace(拥抱) challenges and improve innovation(创新) 。
预测未来最好的方式是创造未来。
“Innovation is the primary force guiding development.”
--President Xi
Group work
Read for creating
Design your futhre smart dormitory: Draw a picture of your smart dormitory and introduce it.
Thank you