(共23张PPT)
Unit 2
LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE
Reading and Thinking
人教版 选择性必修一
smart band
smartphone
smart toilet
phone
smart
technologically intelligent
switch on the lights
automatic
be controlled by the phone
draw the curtains
appliances
a smart home
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②
③
④
⑤
Structure
1
2
3
4
5
for example:
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2
4
3
1
5
Introduction
Subtitle
Subtitle
Subtitle
Conclusion
1.Why does the writer begin the paragraph with two questions
2.What are the advantages of smart homes
Para. 1
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.
to attract readers' attention
to introduce the topic
Para. 1
secure
save
comfortable
Para. 1
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 ______, ______us energy, and provide a more ____________ environment to live in.
1.What can we do with intelligent controls in the future
2.What detailed things are mentioned
(circle out key verbs)
3.How does the writer develop this paragraph
Para. 2
Today
In the future, we will be using ________ ____________ every day for __________ control of just about everything in our home.
advanced technology
automatic
switches
a knob
a remote control
Contrast
key verbs
Para. 2
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
... ... In the future, we will be using advanced technology every day for automatic control of just about everything in our home. ...
Para. 2
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
examples
topic
sentence
... ... In the future, we will be using advanced technology every day for automatic control of just about everything in our home. ...
Para. 2
everything
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
a___________
controlled
i__________
r____ to enjoy
utomatically
eady
ntelligent
To sum up,
Task: Find out main idea for each paragraph.
examples
topic
sentence
examples
topic
sentence
Para. 3-4
examples
examples
key verbs
record your sleep
warn your weight problems
give suggestions on diets
keep track of your health
detect possible problems
provide relevant information
Your health will be e________ monitored.
Your home will be s________.
ffectively
ecure
What examples are given
to show how smart homes
monitor your health
prevent damage
Para. 3-4
energy-e_______
a___________ controlled
intelligent
r_____ to enjoy
e_________ monitored
s______
Intelligent Controls
Regular Health
Checks
No More Disasters
fficient
utomatically
eady
ffectively
ecure
Smart homes
To sum up,
energy-efficient
automatically controlled
secure
intelligent
effectively monitored
ready to enjoy
Smart homes
easier
make life
To sum up,
Task: Find out the writer's attitude towards
smart homes.
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
Why will it take “some years” to be popular
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
What might be some of the disadvantages of smart homes
Group Work
1. Too expensive to afford.
2. If something goes wrong with your smart homes, things will be more complicated.
3. You may suffer great loss in case of personal information leakage, given the intelligent controls collect so much private information about you and your family.
…..
Give your reasons of your choice.
Traditional Homes
Presentation
Write a passage explaining your choice. (smart homes/traditional homes) （≤200 words）
Homework
