Period 2 课文整体阅读(Reading and Thinking)
Ⅰ．文章大意
What's mainly talked about in the passage
A．Smart homes will focus on people's health issues．
B．Smart homes are a new but controversial technology．
C．Smart homes will make our life easier in many ways．
D．Smart homes will make human beings lazy．
Ⅱ．篇章结构
1．How will you change the music channel to the film channel when watching TV
A．By knob． B．By voice．
C．By computer． D．By switch．
2．What's the main idea of paragraph 2
A．We have to switch off appliances in person．
B．We can't change our daily routine randomly．
C．The future home is difficult to operate．
D．The future home will operate automatically．
3．Which of the following is NOT true according to the text
A．Smart homes can fix the leaking pipes．
B．Smart homes can check your body weight．
C．Smart homes can provide you with healthier diet suggestions．
D．Smart homes can save us energy．
4．Where is the text possibly taken from
A．A science magazine．
B．A research report．
C．A health magazine．
D．A book review．
1．Do you think the smart homes will be realised in the near future Why
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
2．What advantages has artificial intelligence taken to us in our daily life
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Ⅰ．一词多义/熟词生义
1．instant n．瞬间；片刻；某一时刻 adj．立即的；速食的；速溶的
①(教材原句)Your lights will come on the instant you enter the door along with your favourite music... ___________
②At that instant，I knew I had to make a decision that would change my life forever． _______
③This account opening for you gives you instant access to your money． ___________
④Although it has a long shelf life，instant coffee may go solid if not kept dry． ___________
2．routine n．常规；正常顺序；生活乏味；无聊 adj．常规的；日常的；乏味的
①(教材原句)Your home will also learn your daily routine and preferences，so everything will be ready for you when you get home each evening． _______
②She needed a break from routine in case she got bored with life． ___________
③To our surprise，the fault was discovered during a routine check by accident． ___________
④This type of work rapidly becomes routine if you aren't absorbed in it totally． ___________
3．Her novel is still relevant today． _____________
Ⅱ．词块积累
1．_________________ 关闭电视
2．______________ 遥控器；遥控
3．_______________________ 使用先进的技术
4．_________________ 自动控制
5．__________________ 集成传感器
6．_________________________ 节能模式
7．________________________________________
了解你的日常习惯和偏好
8．_________________________ 响应语音指令
9．__________________________________
持续跟踪你的健康状况
10．_____________________________________
防止事故造成的严重损害
11．_________________________________________
给你提供相关信息
Ⅲ．写作佳句
1．In the future， ______________________________________________ for automatic control of just about everything in our home．
在未来，我们每天都会使用先进技术对家中几乎所有东西进行自动化控制。
2．These smart homes will keep us secure，save us energy，and _________________________________________________．
这些智能家居将保证我们的安全，为我们节省能源，并提供一个更舒适的居住环境。
3．Nevertheless，______________________________ most new homes begin to use this new technology．
然而，要让大多数新家庭开始使用这项新技术还需要几年的时间。
Ⅳ．长难语句
1．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．
[分析] 本句是一个复合句。that引导____从句，修饰smart homes。在that从句中，and连接两个并列的____，两个when都引导________从句。
[翻译] _____________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
2．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．
[分析] 本句是一个并列复合句。and连接两个并列分句。第一个分句中，the instant引导________从句；第二个分句中使用了“find＋宾语＋宾语补足语”结构。
[翻译] _____________________________________________________________
____________________________________
Ⅴ．课文语法填空
Today，people need to lock doors or switch off electrical appliances by 1．__________ (they)，but in the future，smart homes will be used in people's life，2．_____ will offer people a more secure，energy-saving and comfortable environment 3．_______ (live) in．Smart homes have many functions，including intelligent controls，regular health checks and so on．In the future，people will be using 4．________ (advance) technology every day to automatically control everything in their homes，and even give their commands by loud voice to change their routines．In addition，smart homes 5．__________________ (monitor) your health every day．They can warn you early on if you have 6．_ critical illness，such as cancer，and 7．___________ (potential) save your life．Even smart homes will be able to prevent serious damage 8．____ accidents．Although many of these new 9．___________ (innovation) are already available and being used in some homes，it will take some years 10．______ most new homes begin to use them．
①forget to do sth．忘记要做某事
forget doing sth．忘记做过某事
②switch vt．转换；交换
vi．&vt．(使)改变；转变
n．开关；转换器；改变
switch off/on关/开(电灯、机器等)
③(sth．) happen to sb．(某事)发生在某人身上
④all the time 始终；一直
⑤lead to 导致；通向(to是介词)
⑥distant adj．遥远的；远处的；疏远的；心不在焉的
not-too-distant 为复合形容词，“不远的”，相当于near。
⑦secure adj．安全的；安心的；可靠的；牢固的 vt．获得；拴牢；保护
⑧Intelligent Controls 智能控制
⑨for (表对象或用途等)给，对
a stick for walking 拐杖
⑩knob n．旋钮；球形把手
appliance n．电器；器具
remote control 遥控器；遥控
remote adj．远程的；偏远的
air conditioner 空调机；空调设备
automatic adj．自动的
auto-前缀，“自动的”
auto-alarm自动报警器
autobiography n．自传
integrated adj．各部分密切协调的；综合的
integrate vi．&vt．(使)合并；成为一体
sensor n．传感器；敏感元件
energy-efficient adj．节能的，节约能源的；高能效的
efficient adj．效率高的；有功效的
mode n．模式；方式；风格
routine n．常规；正常顺序 adj．常规的；日常的
daily routine 日常生活
preference n．爱好；偏爱
have a preference for 偏爱……，更喜欢……
instant n．瞬间；片刻 adj．立即的；速食的；速溶的
instantly adv．立刻；立即；马上
command n．指令；命令；控制 vt．命令；控制
obey vi．&vt．服从；遵守
in addition 此外；另外
warning n．警告；警示；先兆
constant adj．不断的；重复的；不变的 n．常数；常量
keep track of...了解……的动态；与……保持联系
as well 也；同样地
early on 在初期；早先
abnormal adj．不正常的；反常的
normal adj．正常的；一般的
critical adj．严重的；关键的；批判性的
cancer n．癌；癌症；毒瘤
potentially adv．潜在地；可能地
potential adj．可能的；潜在的 n．潜力；可能性
leak vi．&vt．漏；渗漏；透露 n．漏洞；裂缝；透露
electrical adj．电的；用电的
wiring n．电线线路；线路系统
detect vt．发现；查明
provide sb．with sth．＝provide sth．for sb．为某人提供某物
relevant adj．有关的；有意义的
catch fire 着火
fantasy n．幻想；想象
innovation n．创新；创造
available adj．可获得的；可购得的；(人)有空的
in this sense (in... sense)从这种(某种)意义上来讲
nevertheless adv．尽管如此；不过；然而，
SMART HOMES TO MAKE LIFE EASIER
Have you ever forgotten to① lock the door of your house Or，have you ever forgotten to switch② off the TV or computer？These kinds of things happen to③ us all the time④，waste resources，and can sometimes lead to⑤ problems．However，in the not-too-distant⑥ 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[1]． These smart homes will keep us secure⑦[2]，save us energy，and provide a more comfortable environment to live in[3]．
[1]此句为主从复合句。主句部分是we will be living in smart homes，用了将来进行时，表示将来某时正在进行的动作。其中that引导定语从句；在定语从句中，又含有两个并列谓语will lock...和(will) remember...，每个谓语部分后面都有when引导的时间状语从句。
[2]keep us secure为“keep＋宾语＋宾语补足语”结构，此处宾语补足语由形容词充当。此外，keep后的宾语补足语还可以由名词、动词-ing形式、动词-ed形式或介词短语充当。
[3]动词不定式to live in作定语，修饰名词environment，由于live是不及物动词，介词in不可省略。
Intelligent Controls⑧
Today，we have to use switches for⑨ our lights，knobs⑩ for our appliances ，and remote controls for our TVs and air conditioners ．In the future，we will be using[4] 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 [5] you enter the door along with your favourite music or TV programmes，and you will find your dinner already prepared[6] 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 ．
[4]will be using为将来进行时，表示将来某时正在进行的动作。
[5]the instant (that)起连词作用，引导时间状语从句，意为“一……就……”，that常省略。
[6]find your dinner already prepared 是“find＋宾语＋宾语补足语”结构，在此处宾语补足语由动词-ed形式充当。
Regular Health Checks
In addition ，your smart home will be monitoring[7]your health for you every day．Your bed，for example，will record how well you sleep every night．It will also be checking[7]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[8]．Smart toilets will be keeping[7]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．
[7]本段中will be monitoring、will also be checking和will be keeping均是将来进行时。
[8]此处how to sleep better 是“疑问词＋不定式”结构，作on的宾语。
No More Disasters
Smart homes will be able to prevent serious damage from accidents．For example，if a water pipe starts leaking ，or 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 catches fire ．
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．
智能家居让生活更轻松
你曾经有没有忘记过锁门？或者，你曾经忘记关掉电视或电脑吗？这种事情经常发生在我们身上，这会浪费资源，有时还会导致问题。然而，在不远的将来，我们将生活在智能住宅中。当我们外出时，智能家居会为我们锁门；当我们忘记关电视时，智能家居会记得关掉它。这些智能家居将保证我们的安全，为我们节省能源，并提供一个更舒适的居住环境。
智能控制
今天，我们必须使用电灯的开关，电器的旋钮，电视和空调的遥控器。在未来，我们每天都会使用先进技术对家中几乎所有东西进行自动化控制。未来的家庭将使用集成的传感器来识别你每天早上什么时候离开家，然后自己进入节能模式。你将不再需要考虑自己打开和关闭开关。你的家也会了解你的日常习惯和偏好，所以当你每天晚上回家时，一切都会为你准备好。你一进家门，灯就会亮起，还有你最喜欢的音乐或电视节目(会自动播放)，而且你会发现晚餐已为你准备好了。所有的控制都会响应语音指令，所以如果你想改变你的日常行程，你只要大声说出你想要什么，家庭系统就会服从。
定期健康检查
此外，你的智能家居每天都会监测你的健康状况。例如，你的床会记录你每晚的睡眠质量。它也会检查你的体重。如果你开始有睡眠或体重问题，它会向你的手机发送警告。它还会为你提供更健康的饮食和如何睡得更好的建议。智能马桶也会持续记录你的健康状况。如果有什么不正常的情况，或者你有严重的疾病，比如癌症，它们可以提前警告你，并可能挽救你的生命。
不再有灾难
智能家居将能够防止事故造成的严重损害。例如，如果水管漏水或发生电线短路，你的智能家居将会探测出来，并给你提供相关的信息。这样，你就能在房子被水淹或着火之前解决这个问题。
这种智能技术不是幻想。许多这样的新发明已经可以使用，并在一些家庭中使用。从这种意义上来讲，明天的家已经是今天的家了。然而，要让大多数新家庭开始使用这项新技术还需要几年的时间。
Period 2
课文理解
Task 1 整体理解
Ⅰ．C
Ⅱ．1．secure 2．comfortable 3．automatic 4．Monitoring 5．Preventing
Task 2 细节理解
1－4 BDAA
Task 3 多维探究
略
课文精粹
Ⅰ．1．①n．某一时刻 ②n．瞬间 ③adj．立即的 ④adj．速溶的
2．①n．常规 ②n．生活乏味 ③adj．常规的 ④adj．乏味的
3．adj．有意义的
Ⅱ．1．switch off the TV 2．remote control 3．use advanced technology 4．automatic control 5．integrated sensors 6．an energyefficient mode 7．learn your daily routine and preferences 8．respond to voice commands 9．keep constant track of your health 10．prevent serious damage from accidents 11．provide you with the relevant information
Ⅲ．1．we will be using advanced technology every day
2．provide a more comfortable environment to live in
3．it will take some years before
Ⅳ．1．分析：定语；谓语；时间状语
翻译：然而，在不远的将来，我们将生活在智能住宅中。当我们外出时，智能家居会为我们锁门；当我们忘记关电视时，智能家居会记得关掉它。
2．分析：时间状语
翻译：你一进家门，灯就会亮起，还有你最喜欢的音乐或电视节目(会自动播放)，而且你会发现晚餐已为你准备好了。
Ⅴ．1．themselves 2．which 3．to live 4．advanced 5．will be monitoring 6．a 7．potentially 8．from 9．innovations 10．before
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复习任务群一
现代文阅读Ⅰ
把握共性之“新” 打通应考之“脉”
UNIT 2
LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE
主题语境 人与社会——科技发展
Period 2 课时练案 课文整体阅读(Reading and Thinking)
√
Ⅰ．文章大意
What's mainly talked about in the passage
A．Smart homes will focus on people's health issues．
B．Smart homes are a new but controversial technology．
C．Smart homes will make our life easier in many ways．
D．Smart homes will make human beings lazy．
Ⅱ．篇章结构
secure
comfortable
automatic
Monitoring
Preventing
√
1．How will you change the music channel to the film channel when watching TV
A．By knob． B．By voice．
C．By computer． D．By switch．
√
2．What's the main idea of paragraph 2
A．We have to switch off appliances in person．
B．We can't change our daily routine randomly．
C．The future home is difficult to operate．
D．The future home will operate automatically．
√
3．Which of the following is NOT true according to the text
A．Smart homes can fix the leaking pipes．
B．Smart homes can check your body weight．
C．Smart homes can provide you with healthier diet suggestions．
D．Smart homes can save us energy．
4．Where is the text possibly taken from
A．A science magazine．
B．A research report．
C．A health magazine．
D．A book review．
√
1．Do you think the smart homes will be realised in the near future Why
___________________________________________________________
2．What advantages has artificial intelligence taken to us in our daily life
___________________________________________________________
[答案] 略
Ⅰ．一词多义/熟词生义
1．instant n．瞬间；片刻；某一时刻 adj．立即的；速食的；速溶的
①(教材原句)Your lights will come on the instant you enter the door along with your favourite music... ___________
②At that instant，I knew I had to make a decision that would change my life forever． _______
n．某一时刻
n．瞬间
③This account opening for you gives you instant access to your money． ___________
④Although it has a long shelf life，instant coffee may go solid if not kept dry． ___________
adj．立即的
adj．速溶的
2．routine n．常规；正常顺序；生活乏味；无聊 adj．常规的；日常的；乏味的
①(教材原句)Your home will also learn your daily routine and preferences，so everything will be ready for you when you get home each evening． _______
②She needed a break from routine in case she got bored with life． ___________
n．常规
n．生活乏味
③To our surprise，the fault was discovered during a routine check by accident． ___________
④This type of work rapidly becomes routine if you aren't absorbed in it totally． ___________
3．Her novel is still relevant today． _____________
adj．常规的
adj．乏味的
adj．有意义的
Ⅱ．词块积累
1．_________________ 关闭电视
2．______________ 遥控器；遥控
3．_______________________ 使用先进的技术
4．_________________ 自动控制
5．__________________ 集成传感器
6．_________________________ 节能模式
switch off the TV
remote control
use advanced technology
automatic control
integrated sensors
an energy efficient mode
7．________________________________________
了解你的日常习惯和偏好
8．_________________________ 响应语音指令
9．__________________________________
持续跟踪你的健康状况
10．_____________________________________
防止事故造成的严重损害
11．_________________________________________
给你提供相关信息
learn your daily routine and preferences
respond to voice commands
keep constant track of your health
prevent serious damage from accidents
provide you with the relevant information
Ⅲ．写作佳句
1．In the future， ________________________________________________ for automatic control of just about everything in our home．
在未来，我们每天都会使用先进技术对家中几乎所有东西进行自动化控制。
2．These smart homes will keep us secure，save us energy，and _________________________________________________．
这些智能家居将保证我们的安全，为我们节省能源，并提供一个更舒适的居住环境。
we will be using advanced technology every day
provide a more comfortable environment to live in
3．Nevertheless，______________________________ most new homes begin to use this new technology．
然而，要让大多数新家庭开始使用这项新技术还需要几年的时间。
it will take some years before
Ⅳ．长难语句
1．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．
[分析] 本句是一个复合句。that引导____从句，修饰smart homes。在that从句中，and连接两个并列的____，两个when都引导________从句。
[翻译] ___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
定语
谓语
时间状语
然而，在不远的将来，我们将生活在智能住宅中。当我们外出时，智能家居会为我们锁门；当我们忘记关电视时，智能家居会记得关掉它。
2．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．
[分析] 本句是一个并列复合句。and连接两个并列分句。第一个分句中，the instant引导________从句；第二个分句中使用了“find＋宾语＋宾语补足语”结构。
[翻译] ___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
时间状语
你一进家门，灯就会亮起，还有你最喜欢的音乐或电视节目(会自动播放)，而且你会发现晚餐已为你准备好了。
Ⅴ．课文语法填空
Today，people need to lock doors or switch off electrical appliances by 1．__________ (they)，but in the future，smart homes will be used in people's life，2．_____ will offer people a more secure，energy-saving and comfortable environment 3．_______ (live) in．Smart homes have many functions，including intelligent controls，regular health checks and so on．In the future，people will be using 4．________ (advance) technology every day to automatically control
themselves
which
to live
advanced
everything in their homes，and even give their commands by loud voice to change their routines．In addition，smart homes 5．__________________ (monitor) your health every day．They can warn you early on if you have 6．_ critical illness，such as cancer，and 7．___________ (potential) save your life．Even smart homes will be able to prevent serious damage 8．____ accidents．Although many of these new 9．___________ (innovation) are already available and being used in some homes，it will take some years 10．______ most new homes begin to use them．
will be monitoring
a
potentially
from
innovations
before
①forget to do sth．忘记要做某事
forget doing sth．忘记做过某事
②switch vt．转换；交换
vi．&vt．(使)改变；转变
n．开关；转换器；改变
switch off/on关/开(电灯、机器等)
③(sth．) happen to sb．(某事)发生在某人身上
④all the time 始终；一直
⑤lead to 导致；通向(to是介词)
⑥distant adj．遥远的；远处的；疏远的；心不在焉的
not-too-distant 为复合形容词，“不远的”，相当于near。
⑦secure adj．安全的；安心的；可靠的；牢固的 vt．获得；拴牢；保护
⑧Intelligent Controls 智能控制
⑨for (表对象或用途等)给，对
a stick for walking 拐杖
⑩knob n．旋钮；球形把手
appliance n．电器；器具
remote control 遥控器；遥控
remote adj．远程的；偏远的
air conditioner 空调机；空调设备
automatic adj．自动的
auto-前缀，“自动的”
auto-alarm自动报警器
autobiography n．自传
integrated adj．各部分密切协调的；综合的
integrate vi．&vt．(使)合并；成为一体
sensor n．传感器；敏感元件
energy-efficient adj．节能的，节约能源的；高能效的
efficient adj．效率高的；有功效的
mode n．模式；方式；风格
routine n．常规；正常顺序 adj．常规的；日常的
daily routine 日常生活
preference n．爱好；偏爱
have a preference for 偏爱……，更喜欢……
instant n．瞬间；片刻 adj．立即的；速食的；速溶的
instantly adv．立刻；立即；马上
command n．指令；命令；控制 vt．命令；控制
obey vi．&vt．服从；遵守
in addition 此外；另外
warning n．警告；警示；先兆
constant adj．不断的；重复的；不变的 n．常数；常量
keep track of...了解……的动态；与……保持联系
as well 也；同样地
early on 在初期；早先
abnormal adj．不正常的；反常的
normal adj．正常的；一般的
critical adj．严重的；关键的；批判性的
cancer n．癌；癌症；毒瘤
potentially adv．潜在地；可能地
potential adj．可能的；潜在的 n．潜力；可能性
leak vi．&vt．漏；渗漏；透露 n．漏洞；裂缝；透露
electrical adj．电的；用电的
wiring n．电线线路；线路系统
detect vt．发现；查明
provide sb．with sth．＝provide sth．for sb．为某人提供某物
relevant adj．有关的；有意义的
catch fire 着火
fantasy n．幻想；想象
innovation n．创新；创造
available adj．可获得的；可购得的；(人)有空的
in this sense (in... sense)从这种(某种)意义上来讲
nevertheless adv．尽管如此；不过；然而，
SMART HOMES TO MAKE LIFE EASIER
Have you ever forgotten to① lock the door of your house Or，have you ever forgotten to switch② off the TV or computer？These kinds of things happen to③ us all the time④，waste resources，and can sometimes lead to⑤ problems．However，in the not-too-distant⑥ 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[1]． These smart homes will keep us secure⑦[2]，save us energy，and provide a more comfortable environment to live in[3]．
[1]此句为主从复合句。主句部分是we will be living in smart homes，用了将来进行时，表示将来某时正在进行的动作。其中that引导定语从句；在定语从句中，又含有两个并列谓语will lock...和(will) remember...，每个谓语部分后面都有when引导的时间状语从句。
[2]keep us secure为“keep＋宾语＋宾语补足语”结构，此处宾语补足语由形容词充当。此外，keep后的宾语补足语还可以由名词、动词-ing形式、动词-ed形式或介词短语充当。
[3]动词不定式to live in作定语，修饰名词environment，由于live是不及物动词，介词in不可省略。
Intelligent Controls⑧
Today，we have to use switches for⑨ our lights，knobs⑩ for our appliances ，and remote controls for our TVs and air conditioners ．
In the future，we will be using[4] 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 [5] you enter the door along with your favourite music or TV programmes，and you will find your dinner already prepared[6] 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 ．
[4]will be using为将来进行时，表示将来某时正在进行的动作。
[5]the instant (that)起连词作用，引导时间状语从句，意为“一……就……”，that常省略。
[6]find your dinner already prepared 是“find＋宾语＋宾语补足语”结构，在此处宾语补足语由动词-ed形式充当。
Regular Health Checks
In addition ，your smart home will be monitoring[7]your health for you every day．Your bed，for example，will record how well you sleep every night．It will also be checking[7]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[8]．Smart toilets will be keeping[7]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．
[7]本段中will be monitoring、will also be checking和will be keeping均是将来进行时。
[8]此处how to sleep better 是“疑问词＋不定式”结构，作on的宾语。
No More Disasters
Smart homes will be able to prevent serious damage from accidents．For example，if a water pipe starts leaking ，or 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 catches fire ．
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．
智能家居让生活更轻松
你曾经有没有忘记过锁门？或者，你曾经忘记关掉电视或电脑吗？这种事情经常发生在我们身上，这会浪费资源，有时还会导致问题。然而，在不远的将来，我们将生活在智能住宅中。当我们外出时，智能家居会为我们锁门；当我们忘记关电视时，智能家居会记得关掉它。这些智能家居将保证我们的安全，为我们节省能源，并提供一个更舒适的居住环境。
智能控制
今天，我们必须使用电灯的开关，电器的旋钮，电视和空调的遥控器。在未来，我们每天都会使用先进技术对家中几乎所有东西进行自动化控制。未来的家庭将使用集成的传感器来识别你每天早上什么时候离开家，然后自己进入节能模式。你将不再需要考虑自己打开和关闭开关。你的家也会了解你的日常习惯和偏好，所以当你每天晚上回家时，一切都会为你准备好。你一进家门，灯就会亮起，还有你最喜欢的音乐或电视节目(会自动播放)，而且你会发现晚餐已为你准备好了。所有的控制都会响应语音指令，所以如果你想改变你的日常行程，你只要大声说出你想要什么，家庭系统就会服从。
定期健康检查
此外，你的智能家居每天都会监测你的健康状况。例如，你的床会记录你每晚的睡眠质量。它也会检查你的体重。如果你开始有睡眠或体重问题，它会向你的手机发送警告。它还会为你提供更健康的饮食和如何睡得更好的建议。智能马桶也会持续记录你的健康状况。如果有什么不正常的情况，或者你有严重的疾病，比如癌症，它们可以提前警告你，并可能挽救你的生命。
不再有灾难
智能家居将能够防止事故造成的严重损害。例如，如果水管漏水或发生电线短路，你的智能家居将会探测出来，并给你提供相关的信息。这样，你就能在房子被水淹或着火之前解决这个问题。
这种智能技术不是幻想。许多这样的新发明已经可以使用，并在一些家庭中使用。从这种意义上来讲，明天的家已经是今天的家了。然而，要让大多数新家庭开始使用这项新技术还需要几年的时间。
谢 谢！
