(共16张PPT)
Unit 2 Looking into the future
Teaching objectives:
By the end of this period, you will be able to…
1.figure out the structure and language features of the text.
2.identify the purpose and the intended readers.
3. know the conveniece brought by smart homes in the future.
4. express opinions on smart technology.
What is “Smart”
Smart homes to make life easier
Prediction
General statement
(Para.1)
Detail 1
(Intelligent controls)
Detail 2
(Regular health checks)
Detail 3
(No more disasters)
General—Particular Pattern 一般-特殊模式
Conclusion
(Para.5)
1. Intended audience:
2. Purpose:
entertain
inform/introduce
describe
persuade ....
to introduce and get people excited about the idea of smart homes.
People who are interested in smart homes.
Pragmatic Analysis
I. brief and attractive title
a popular science article (科普说明文)
Have you ever forgotten to lock the door of your house Or, have you ever forgotten to switch off the TV or computers 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.
Textual Pattern Analysis
1.How does it introduce the topic
2.What will be the advantages of smart homes
These smart homes
will keep us secure, save us energy, and provide a more comfortable
environment to live in.
Smart homes can make life easier
Intelligent Controls
Today, we have to use swithes for our lights, knobs for our appliances, and remote controls for our TVs and air conditioners. In the future, we will be using advanced technology every day for automatic control of just about everything in our home. The future home will use integrated sensors to tell when you leave home each morning, and then go into an energy-efficient mode all by itself. You will no longer have to think about turning switches on and off yourself. Your home will also learn your daily routine and preferences, so everything will be ready for you when you get home each evening. Your lights will come on the instant you enter the door and along with your favourite music or TV programmes, and you will find your dinner already preared for you. All controls will respond to voice commands, so if you want to change your routine, you just say aloud what you want and the home system will obey.
Textual Pattern Analysis
1.What's the topic sentence
2.How does automatic control work Examples
In the future, we will be using advanced technology every day
for automatic control of just about everything in our home.
①The future home will use integrated
sensors
②Your
③All controls will respond to voice commands,
home will also learn your daily routine and preferences,
II.To explain difficult scientific concepts in a simple way.
a popular science article (科普说明文)
Regular Health Checks
In addition, your smart home will be monitoring your health for you every day. Your bed, for example, will record how well you sleep every night. It will also be checking your body weight. If you start to have sleep or weight problems, it will send a warning to your phone. It will also give you suggestions on a healthier diet and how to sleep better. Smart toilets will be keeping constant track of your health as well. They can warn you early on if there is something abnormal or if you have a critical illness, such as cancer, and potentially save your life.
Textual Pattern Analysis
1.What's the topic sentence of this paragraph
2.How does the writer develop this paragraph
3. How will your smart home monitor your health
In addition, your smart home will be monitoring your health for you every
day.
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No More Disasters
Smart home will be able to prevent serious damage from accidents. For example, if a water pipe starts leaking, of if there is a short in the electrical wiring, your smart home will detect it and provide you with the relevant information. This way, you will be able to fix the problem before your home becomes flooded or catched fire.
Textual Pattern Analysis
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.
Conclusion：This smart technology is not a fantasy, but it will take some years.
Textual Pattern Analysis
1.How do you understand “the home of tomorrow is already the home of today”
2.What's the main idea of this paragraph
Theme
(Para. 1)
Smart homes can do something to make life easier.
Topic2
(Paras 3) Regular Health Checks
Topic-Related Lexis
Topic1
(Para 2)
Intelligent controls
lock the door for us
remember to switch off the TV
keep us secure
save us energy
provide a more comfortble environment to live in
*monitor your health
Your bed:
*record how well you sleep
* check your body weight
*send a warning to your phone
Smart toilets:
*keep constant track of your health
*warn you early on
*potentially save your life
*use advanced technology for automatic control
*use integrated sensors
*learn your daily routine and preferences
*respond to voice commands
Topic3
(Paras 4) prevent damage from accidents
*prevent serious damage from accidents
*detect it and provide you with the relevant information
*fix the problem in time
If you are able to create a smart device, what will you create Write about your creation. You are supposed to include:
1. a name indicating the device;
2.a general introduction to the new device;
3.examples illustrating its new functions;
4.the benefits the new device can bring.
Guessing game
I'm honored to be here to introduce myself....
......
Guess what I am
Have you ever thought of the disadvantages (potential challenges) smart homes will bring us
What's your attitude towards smart homes
Critical thinking
The best way to predict the future is to create it.
---Peter Drucker
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.
Racing against time to learn and improve herself.
1.to figure out the structure and language features of the text.
2. to identify the purpose and the intended readers according to the content and language features.
3. to know the conveniece brought by smart homes in the future.
4. to express opinions on smart technology.
reflection
your presentation
General—Particular pattern; explain general concepts in a simple way
Assignment
Use your own words to briefly summarize the advantages of smart homes and exchange your ideas after class.
