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Looking into the Future
Unit2
Reading and Thinking
Learning objectives
1.figure out the structure the 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.express opinions on advantages and disadvantages of smart homes.
What“ ” do you know
Smart technology
2. Smart watch
4. Smart sweeping robot
3. Smart glasses
1. Smart Phone
Step1:Lead-in
What“ ” do you know
Smart technology
Smart air-conditioner
What“ ” do you know
Smart technology
Smart lock
What“ ” do you know
Smart technology
Smart curtain
If we combine them together…
What do we call it
If we combine them together…
Smart Home
What is a“ ”？
Smart Home
What is a“ ”？
Smart Home
What does it mean when we say that something such as a phone is “smart”
1. be clever or intelligent
Smart
2. Something has a “brain” like a human being. It can “think” and do what its owner commands to do.
Step2：Skimming for the genre and the structure.
title
subtitles
2. What’s the genre (体裁) of this article
A. A narration. (记叙文)
B. An argumentation. (议论文)
C. A science exposition. (科普说明文)
D. A science fiction story. (科幻故事)
1
2
3
4
5
总
分
总
Step2：Read the title and the three subtitles, and answer：
.
1.Where is the text likely to be taken from
A. A science magazine B. A research report
C. A health magazine D. A book review
2.What is the purpose of the text
3.Who is the intended audience
Skim the text and answer these questions.
1.Where is the text likely to be taken from
A science magazine B. A research report
C. A health magazine D. A book review
2.What is the purpose of the text
To give us a brief introduction about the future smart homes.
3. Who is the intended audience of this text
Common people who are interested in the advanced technology or smart homes.
Step3：Read for features
Identify purpose and audience
The types of phrases used in a passage help identify its purpose. For example, the phrase in my opinion tells us that the passage is likely meant to persuade. And a text that uses imperatives is likely meant to instruct. A passage’s content helps identify its audience. For example, a passage that gives tips on looking after pets would have pets owners as its audience.
Smart homes will monitor your health and offer advice.
Smart homes will prevent serious damage from accidents.
Despite the advancement of smart homes, it will take time before they become reality.
Intelligent controls in the home system.
Smart homes will bring us safe, energy-saving and comfortable life in the future.
Para.1
Para.2
Para.3
Para.4
Para.5
Para.5
Para.3
Para.2
Step4：Fast reading：Skimming for the main idea of each paragraph
Intelligent
Controls
Smart Homes
Regular
Health
Checks
No more
Disasters
Structure
Topic
Body part
(Main functions)
Conclusion
Introduction
Para1: a brief introduction of smart homes
Para5. The situation of smart homes
Examples to support the points
Step5. Figure out the structure of the passage
Step6. Read the paragraphs carefully and answer the questions.
Para. 1
2
3
1. Why does the writer start the paragraph
with two questions
2. How does paragragh 1 developed
3. What are the advantages of smart homes mentioned in this passage
To arouse the readers’ interest.
By contrast.
Read paragraph 2 and think over the questions.
1.What makes all these automatic controls possible
Advanced technology
2.How does automatic control work Examples
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
i____________
ntelligent
a___________
controlled
utomatically
r____ to enjoy
eady
Tip: Use sentence pattern to help with your report
Useful sentence pattern:
In smart homes, we have_____(devices). It can/will_____( functions).
This way, they make our life _______(advantages).
Devices（设备） Functions Advantages
Read para 3 and para 4 to complete the tables
toilets
keep constant track of your health
warn you early on
healthier
Devices Functions Advantages
record how well you sleep
check your body weight
send a warning to your phone
give you suggestions
keep constant track of your health
warn you early on
healthier
In smart homes, we have_____(devices) . It can/will______( functions).
This way, they make our life _______(advantages).
beds
toilets
Para 3 Regular Health Checks
Devices Functions Advantages
detect problems
provide relevant information
prevent accidents
water pipes
electrical
wiring
In smart homes, we have_____(devices). It can/will______( functions).
This way, they make our life _______(advantages).
Para 4 No More Disasters
safer
Read the conclusion and find out the writer's attitude towards smart homes.
Para 5 Conclusion
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.
A. Doubtful. B. Supportive.
C. Neutral. D. Opposed.
Para 5 Conclusion
Summary
Smart Homes to Make Life Easier
intelligent controls
regular health check
disaster prevention
integrated sensors to switch mode
prepare everything ready for you
bed
toliet
record sleep quality
check body weight
advise healthy diet
sned warnings on illness
detect problems and provide information
benefits
provide security
save energy
provide comfortable environment
technologically-intelligent
user-friendly
What might be some of the disadvantages of smart homes
If the system breaks down, you may find yourself locked out of the house or unable to turn on your TV.
If hackers hack into your system, your personal information will be stolen for evil purposes.
For older people,
it will be difficult to operate the system.
Post-reading
Critical thinking
Are there any preparations we can do for the coming age of intelligence
“The best way to predict the future is to create it.”
—— Peter Drucker
We need to work hard to embrace(拥抱) challenges and improve innovation(创新) 。
预测未来最好的方式是创造未来。
“Innovation is the primary force guiding development.”
--President Xi
Thank you

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