(共21张PPT)
Unit 2 Looking Into the Future
Reading & Thinking
Smart Homes to Make Life Easier
Learning Objectives
By the end of this period, you are expected to:
1. figure out the structure of the reading 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.understand and describe the function and the benefit of intelligent controls, regular health checks and no more disasters.
4. express opinions on smart technology through critical thinking.
1) Use one adjective to describe his home.
The 17th International Competition for
1. energy-efficient
2. automatic (自动的）
3. secure
4. intelligent
5. effective
6. reliable
Lead-in. Watch and describe.
1. energy-efficient
2. automatic (自动的）
3. secure
4. intelligent
5. effective
6. reliable
easier
1.What is the type of this text
2.What is the purpose of the text
3.Who do you think is the intended audience
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Read the title and subtitles（副标题）
loudly
1. What’s the type of this article
A narration (记叙文)
A popular science exposition (科普说明文)
An argumentation (议论文)
A science fiction story (科幻故事)
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2. What is the purpose of the text
A. anyone interested in smart homes
B. scientists
C. novelists
A. To change the old houses.
B. To give us an insight into smart homes.
C. To sell integrated sensors.
3. Who is the intended audience of the text
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Smart homes will check people's health regularly.
B. Smart homes will prevent serious damage from accidents.
C. Intelligent controls in the home system.
D. Smart technology will be used widely in the future.
E. Smart homes will bring us safe, energy-saving and comfortable life in the future.
Para.1
Para.2
Para.3
Para.4
Para.5
Answers: E C A B D
Match the main idea with each paragraph.
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Structure of an Exposition
Tip1. Pay attention to the title and subtitles（副标题）
Smart Homes to Make Life Easier
How
Intelligent Controls
Regular Health Checks
No More Disasters
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Useful sentence patterns: In smart homes, we have______(devices). It/They will _______(functions). So, they can/are_______(advantages).
hat's the writer's attitude towards smart homes
according to the last paragraph
Integrated sensors
go into an energy-efficient mode
learn daily routine and preferences
energy-efficient
automatic
intelligent
convenient
How
Useful sentence patterns: In smart homes, we have______(devices). It/They will _______(functions). So, they can/are_____(advantages).
dinner will be prepared
respond to voice commands
Intelligent Controls
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How
smart beds
record your sleep
check your weight
give you suggestions
monitor health
smart toilets
keep track of your health
effective
Useful sentence patterns: In smart homes, we have______(devices). It/They will _______(functions). So, they can/are_______(advantages).
Regular Health Checks
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short in electrical wiring
water leaking
prevent serious damage
detect it
provide relevant information
reliable; secure
How
Useful sentence patterns: If there is/are______(problems), smart homes will _______(functions). So, they can/are_______(advantages).
No More Disasters
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Find out the author’s attitude toward smart homes.
A. positive B. negative
Martin’s experience;
You attitude towards smart homes;
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What function causes trouble for him
advantages
disadvantages
saving energy,
saving time,
monitoring health,
preventing disasters,
intelligent controls
......
not well developed
a problem with the system/power failure
security will be a problem.
......
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You attitude: As far as I am considered, there are both…and… Facing the challenge of technology, we should…to…
Golden Ideas for Smart Classroom Design
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Golden Ideas for Smart Classroom Design
Create our own smart classroom
1. Create at least 2 smart devices:
introduce the functions, advantages,
possible disadvantages and solutions.
2. Decide your role:
S1, S2— draw the devices
S3, S4 — write down the introduction
S5, S6 — give a presentation
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Golden Ideas for Smart Classroom Design
Create our own smart classroom
language support
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Present your Design
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The best way to predict the future is to create it.
—— Peter Drucker
Share your smart classroom idea to other groups;
Post the best ideas in the classroom.
Homework
Thank you！
