(共40张PPT)
Period 1
Reading and Thinking
Unit 2 Looking into the Future
Learning aims
1. To learn to describe a picture and express ideas about the information you get from the picture;
2. To read and learn how smart homes make life easier;
3. To learn to collect information from a practical writing;
4. To express your opinions on advantages and disadvantages of smart homes.
Leading-in
Think
What changes do you expect to see in your life in the future time
horse or simple
vehicle such as a carriage
cars, trains, airplanes,
spaceship,
personal flying cars
Transport
Communication
videophone
made mud
small houses
flats in high buildings
houses along the street
with many shops
modern flats, floating ;
Houses
On-line shopping
Shopping
streets with markets, small shops
large modern buildings,
blocks of flats
tall modern buildings;
with green trees in houses
Villages
—distance education
The school of the future
e-schools
Education
Smart homes to make life easier
Reading Comprehension
Skim the text and answer these questions.
1.What is the purpose of the text
To give us a brief introduction about the future smart homes.
2. Who is the intended audience of this text
Common people who are interested in the advanced technology or smart homes.
Task 1: Fast reading
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.
3. What can we learn from the title
Smart homes to make life easier
more comfortable
more quickly
more convenient
…
topic
focus
sub-titles of the text
Intelligent control
Regular health checks
No more disasters
This text has several sub-titles. They will help us get what the writer wants to tell us more quickly. From the sub-titles, we can know the structure of the text easily.
4. Draw the simple outline of the text.
Smart homes to make life easier
These smart homes will keep us secure, save us energy, and provide more comfortable environment to live in.
Intelligent control
Regular health checks
No more disasters
1. 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 Task 2: Careful reading
doors dinners
TVs, computers beds
water pipes, electric wires toilets
lights, favourite music, or TV programmes automatic control
already prepared
energy-efficient mode
record how well you sleep;
check your body weight
be ready for you
detect the problem and provide you with relevant information
keep constant track and warn you early about something abnormal
Intelligent controls
Go into an energy-efficient mode automatically.
Response according to your routine and preferences.
Response to voice commands.
2. According to Para. 2, how does the intelligent or automatic control function
Regular health checks
Monitor your health with beds and toilets.
Give you suggestions on health problems.
3. How does the smart homes check your general health
No more disasters
Detect problems with devices in the home, like a water pipe and the electrical wiring.
Provide with the relevant information.
Fix the problem.
4. How dose the smart homes make sure that no more disasters happen in your home
5. 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
Work in groups. Discuss these questions.
1. In what way is the home of tomorrow already the home of today
You can compare the home today and that of tomorrow. Then you can find out the things that have been in today’s home.
Task 3: Post reading
2. What might be some of the disadvantages of smart homes
Does it have anything unsecure
Will your information be known by others
What if there is something wrong with your smart phone
…
Think of the items you use in your home now and what they may be better used in the future. Show your ideas to the other group members.
The following may help you:
1. persuade vt.劝说;说服
For example,the phrase in my opinion tells us that the passage is likely meant to persuade.
比如,“in my opinion”这个短语告诉我们,这篇文章可能意在说服。
persuade sb. out of sth.说服某人放弃某物
persuade sb. to do sth. 说服某人做某事
persuade sb. not to do sth. 说服某人不做某事
persuade sb. that …/persuade sb. of sth. 让某人相信某事
Language points
【知识拓展】
【即学即练】
(1) I persuaded him to give up playing computer games.
→I _________ him ________ to play computer games any more.
→I _________ him ________ ________ playing computer games.
(2) I couldn’t persuaded myself that he was honest.
→I couldn’t persuaded myself ________ ________ ________.
(3)I do know how upset the shop staff can get, but I try to persuade them ____________(keep) smiling.
persuaded not
persuaded out of
of his honesty
to keep
2. switch vi.& vt.(使)改变;转变 n.开关;转换器;改变
Or, have you ever forgotten to switch off the TV or computer
或者,你是否忘记过关电视或电脑
(2021·天津高考)This was the first time I struggled to learn a song, because my
voice cracked as I switched to a head voice.
这是我第一次费劲地学歌,因为当我切换到头声时,我破音了。
switch on 开(电灯、机器等)
switch off 关(电灯、机器等)
【知识拓展】
【即学即练】
1) She started studying English at college, but ________ (switch) to Business Studies in her second year.
2) He ________ _______ because he didn’t like the television programme.
3) Where are the ________ (switch) in this room on this machine
4) 你何时把这房子从用天然气改成了用电?
When did you ____________________________________ in this house
switched
switched off
switches
make the switch from gas to electricity
3. distant adj. 遥远的;远处的;疏远的;心不在焉的
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.然而,在不太遥远的未来,我们将生活在智能家居里,它能在我们离开时锁门,在我们忘了关掉电视的时候记得关掉它。
at a distance 从远处
in the distance 在远处
from a distance of从……远处
【知识拓展】
【即学即练】
(1) 吉姆去医院得开很长一段路。
(2) (2022·全国甲卷)然而,在我上高中之后,不知怎么的,我和他疏远了。
(3) We like to hear about _______________ (遥远的国家).
(4) She greeted me _____________________ (以一种非常冷淡的方式).
Jim has to drive a long distance to the hospital.
However, after I went to high school, somehow I became distant from him.
distant countries
in a very distant manner
4. preference n.爱好;偏爱
Your home will also learn your daily routine and preferences,so everything will be ready for you when you get home each evening.
你的家也会了解你的日常习惯和喜好,所以每天晚上你回家时,一切都会为你准备就绪。
have a preference for... 偏爱……
prefer vt. 较喜欢;更喜欢
prefer…to… 喜欢……多于……
【知识拓展】
【即学即练】
(1)孩子们宁可骑自行车到乡下去,也不愿整天待在家里。
The children preferred _______ to the countryside to _______ indoors all day.
=The children preferred _______ to the countryside rather than _______ indoors all day.
(2) (2021·天津高考)Kids with (prefer) for the arts have a greater chance of finding employment in the future.
cycling
staying
to cycle
stay
preference
5. instant n. 瞬间;片刻
(1)Your lights will come on the instant you enter the door along with your favourite music or TV programmes.
一进门,你的灯就会打开,还有你最喜欢的音乐和电视节目。
(2)(2023·全国甲卷)Instant gratification (满足) may seem like the most “feel good” option at the time.
即时满足似乎是当时最让人感觉良好的选择。
the instant = as soon as 一……就……
in an instant 立刻,立即,马上
【知识拓展】
【即学即练】
(1) 我一看到他,就认出了他。
(2) 等一下,我立刻就来。
The instant I saw him, I recognized him.
Wait a moment, I’ll be with you in an instant.
6. available adj.可获得的;可购得的;(人)有空的
Many of these new innovations are already available and being used in some homes.许多这些新发明已经存在,并在一些家庭中使用。
(2021·天津高考)It's a good idea to choose an alternative destination, in case your first-choice tourist spot is not available.
如果不能去你的首选旅游景点,最好选择另一个目的地。
be available to...可获得;可被……利用
be available for对……有用
be available to do sth有空做某事
【知识拓展】
【即学即练】
(1) 科学家得不到足够的数据。
Not enough data is available _______ scientists.
(2)有3艘小船可供出租。
There are three small boats __________ for hire.
(3)(2023·全国Ⅰ卷)我们在战略位置的五家租赁店存放了2500多辆自行车,确保您随时都有一辆自行车可用。
With over 2,500 bikes stored in our five rental shops at strategic locations, we ______________________________________________.
to
available
make sure there is always a bike available for you.
Summary
You can click here to add what you want to add. It is easy to change.
You can click here to add what you want to add. It is easy to change.
认知词汇:
knob, appliance, integrated, sensor, command, obey, potentially, electrical, wiring
拓展词汇:
1.persuade→ persuasion
2.distant→distance
3.secure→security
4.automatic→automatically
5.efficient→efficiency
6.preference→prefer
7. constant→constantly
8. abnormal→normal
9. potential→potentially
10. detect→ detective→detection
应用词汇:
1. persuade: persuade sb. out of sth., persuade sb. to do sth. , persuade sb. not to do sth., persuade sb. that …/persuade sb. of sth. 2.switch:switch on, switch off
3.distance:at a distance, in the distance, from a distance of
4.prefer:have a preference for... , prefer…to…
5.instant:the instant = as soon as,
in an instant
6.available: be available to...,be available for, be available to do sth.
词 汇 清 单
重点句式
1.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.(the instant引导的时间状语从句)
2. For example,the smart home could control the air conditioning and lights so that you would no longer have to turn switches on and off...(so that引导目的状语从句)
switch off
in the not-too-distant future
remote controls
air conditioners
daily routine
along with
respond to
in addition
send a warning to
keep constant track of
in this sense
核心短语
I.选词填空
1.The Browns love the_____________of a happy home life.
2.Hydrogen and oxygen___________to form water.
3.The police are checking the scene of the___________.
4.The chemical___________of this particular molecule is very unusual.
5.The story is a magical mix of ___________and reality.
fantasy,combine,security,crime,structure
security
combine
crime
structure
fantasy
Exercise
II.介副词填空
1.You’ll also get expert advice on keeping your hair _______good condition.
2.As we know,water turns into ice________a low temperature.
3.Good food always puts them ________a good mood.
4.The arts should be available_______more people at prices they can afford.
5.She is very anxious _________her dear old mother.
in
at
in
to
about
Smart out of diligence, genius lies in the accumulation.
聪明出于勤奋,天才在于积累。