Unit 2 Looking into the Future 课件(共22张PPT，内 镶嵌视频)-2025-2026学年人教版（2019）选择性必修第一册

(共22张PPT)
Unit 2 LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE
Reading and Thinking:
SMART HOMES TO MAKE LIFE EASIER
Learning Objectives
Find out the main idea of each paragraph and its supporting details
Figure out the main structure of the passage
Discuss and think critically, and exchange your views on smart homes
Hey, Siri !
Lead in
smart phones
smart toilet
smart bracelet
smart cars
What smart devices do you have
What do people mean when they say something is smart
... ...
Brainstorm
Technologically intelligent
It means it can make decisions on its own without a human telling it what to do, and that it can also learn how to do things itself.
Have you ever thought about living in a smart home
Predict and think
Look at titles and the subtitles and guess
What is the type of this text
What is the purpose of this text
Who do you think is the intended
audience
People who are interested in the idea of smart homes
Smart Homes To Make Life Easier
What is the type of the text
What is the purpose of this text
Who do you think is the intended audience
To introduce the functions of smart homes
An expository essay
①
②
③
④
⑤
Read for structure
2
4
3
1
5
Introduction
development
conclusion
Paragraph 1
Why does the writer start with two questions
What are the advantages of smart homes (adj.)
Read for details
To attract the readers’ attention and introduce the topic
secure
eco-friendly
switch 开关
knob 旋纽
appliance 电器
How do we control things in our home now
remote control 遥控器
Paragraph 2
Read for details
switches _____________
knobs _______________
remote controls _______ _____________________
Manual control
use advanced technology for ________________________
use_____________________
learn your _______________
________________________
All controls will respond to ________________________
Automatic/Intelligent control
Today
In the future
for lights
for appliances
for TVs and air conditioners
automatic control
integrated sensors
daily routine
and preferences
voice commands
Writng skill 1:
Comparison
Paragraph 2
Read for details
What are the advantages of smart homes
Underline words and phrases
automatic
efficient
responsive
Read for details
Paragraphs 3&4
topic ur health your health
supporting details smart bed: detect:
Para.3
Para.4
monitoring your health
preventing serious damage from accidents
record how well you sleep
check your body weight
send a warning to your phone
give suggestions on diet and sleep
smart toilet:
iletmart toilet
keep constant track of your health
warn you early on
a leaking water pipe
a short in the electrical wiring
solution:
provide you with the relevant information
opinions
writing skill 2:
giving examples
Read for details
Paragraphs 3&4
What are the advantages of smart homes
Underline verbs and verb phrases
intelligent
secure
Read for details
Paragraph 5
Why will it take some years before new homes begin to use this new technology
What is the writer’s attitude towards smart homes
Positive and hopeful
The imperfect technology
The problem of privacy
The high price
Summary
Advantages:
eco-friendly
automatic
secure
intelligent
efficient
responsive
Smart Homes To Make Life
Easier
To be a critical thinker
What might be some of the disadvantages of smart homes
What is wrong
What are the solutions
pulled out teeth, change in voice
perhaps add
facial recognition
fingerprint code
traditional lock and key
…
To be a creativel designer
Design a smart device for your home. You are supposed to include:
1. The name of the device;
2. The general introduction to the new device;
3. The benefits the new device can bring.
“The best way to predict the future is to create it.”
“Innovation is the primary force guiding development.”
--President Xi
THANKS