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(共23张PPT)
The best way to predict
the future is to create it.
－Peter Drucker
Unit 2 LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE
Reading and thinking
Smart homes to make life easier
Learning Objectives：
By the end of this period, you will be able to…
1. learn how smart homes make our life easier.
2. learn about the advantages and disadvantages of technology in the future.
3. analyze the structure of the article and summarize the main idea for each
paragraph.
4. express your opinions on smart homes.
5. figure out the structure of the passage and learn about smart homes and what they can do in the future.
6. infer the writing purpose and intended audience of this passage.
7. know the convenience brought by smart homes in the future.
Enjoy a video
Lead in:
Let’s watch a video about smart homes 。
Who do you think is the intended audience of this text
Home owners or common people who are interested in the advanced technology or smart homes.
People who welcome smart homes or new technology.
pre-reading
Read for
General Idea and its type::
Q. What's the main idea of the text
A. Smart home will focus on people’s health issues.
B. Smart home is a new but controversial technology.
C. Smart home will make our life easier in many ways.
D. Smart home will make human beings lazy.
Q：What genre is the text What are its features
A. A narration (记叙文)
B. A popular science exposition (科普说明文)
C. An argumentation (议论文)
D. A science fiction story (科幻故事)
Para 2:Intelligent Controls
Para 3:Regular Health Checks
Para 4: No More Disasters
Para5. This smart technology is not a fantasy.
Smart homes to make life easier
Para1:General introduction to the advantages of smart home
1.General statement
3. Conclusion
2. Supporting details
Read for
its structure::
Para.1　 　 A．Smart homes will check people’s health regularly.
Para.2　　 B．Smart homes will prevent serious damage from accidents.
Para.3　　 C．Intelligent controls in the home system.
Para.4　　 D．Smart technology will be used widely in the future.
Para.5　　 E．Smart homes will bring us safe, energy-saving and
comfortable life in the future.
1．Match each paragraph with its topic sentence.
read for main idea of each paragraph
While-reading : read for details
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.When you live in a smart home, ______.
A. you will be warned early on if you have a deadly illness
B. you have to change your daily routine according to the command of the home system
C. you will not be forgetful any longer
D. you will be protected from any disasters
3.What does the word “monitoring” (Para.3) most probably mean
A. Watching. B. Entertaining.
C. Treating. D. Recovering.
While-reading : read for details
Q4：What do we know about this smart technology from the last paragraph
A. It is a fantasy at present.
B. It has already been used widely.
C. It is being used in some homes.
D. It will never be realized.
What's the author's attitude toward the new technology
A. Doubtful. B. Confident.
C. Unclear. D. Opposed.
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Q5：What is the writer's attitude towards smart homes How do you know that
Q 6: Where can you find this kind of passage
This text is more likely from a magazine.
It is usually presented in many forms, including books, magazine articles, web pages, etc.
Optimistic, positive, hopeful , supportive.
while-reading : read for details
Para.1
Activity 1: Read paragraph1 and think over the questions.
Q1.Why does the writer start the paragraph with two questions
.
A: Because the writer wants to introduce the topic and to arouse readers’ interest.
Q2: How does it introduce the topic
A: By raising two questions.
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.
functions
benefits
To arouse the readers' attention or interest
problems
attitude: positive/excited/favourable
Para.1
While-reading : read for details
Para.1
While-reading : read for details
Para.2
Intelligent Controls
Today, we have to use switches 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 prepared 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.
popular, widely accepted
sensitive
efficient, automatic, environment-friendly
considerate
relaxing, comfortable
easy to control
features
While-reading : read for details
Para.3
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.
Your bed
Smart toilets
How does the writer organise the information
By means of classification, comparison and giving examples.
While-reading : read for details
Para.4
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 catches fire.
Para.5
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.
The time of smart homes has already come.
these
new innovations
high cost, imperfect technology, risk of danger...
While-reading : read for details
Smart Homes to Make Life Easier
These smart homes will keep us secure, save us energy, and provide a more comfortable environment to live in.
Intelligent Controls
Regular Health Checks
No More Disasters
This smart technology is not a fantasy.
Title
Introduction
Examples
Conclusion
Post-reading : Conclusion
conclude the structure of the text
Read the text again and finish the mind map.
理
清
文
章
架
构
课文语法填空，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Have you ever forgotten to lock the door of your house or switch off the TV These kinds of things often happen to us, which can lead_________problems. However, in the near future, we_____________ ( live) in smart homes that will lock the door and switch off the TV______________( automatic). These smart homes will provide us with a _________________(comfortable) environment.
Your home will learn your daily routine and ___________ (preference), so everything will be ready
for you when you get home each evening. For example, lights will come on instantly you enter the door along with__________(you) favourite music. All controls will respond to voice commands, so you just say _________you want and the home system will obey. Besides, it will give you suggestions on a healthier diet and how____________( sleep) better.
This smart technology__________(be) not a fantasy. Nevertheless, it will take some years _________ most new homes begin to use it.
to
automatically
more comfortable
preferences
your
what
to sleep
is
before
will be living
Post-reading : Fill in the blanks with the given words:
1
4
6
5
2
3
What can we do with smart phone
Having or giving a call
Playing games
Watching films
Studying
Listening to music
Navigating, shopping...
more convenient
Benefits:
more interesting
much easier
...
Post-reading : read for explortation
Q2：What attitude should we have towards smart homes
Answer: Though we should welcome smart homes, we should also be cautious about possible disadvantages. So, we should hold an open but cautious attitude towards them.
Q1：Who is actually intelligent and why do humans create such smart technology
Answer: We human beings are intelligent. Because we can use it to serve us and make our lives easier.
Question：Why do humans create high-tech products like smart homes since smart technology poses challenges to us
Q 3: What might be some of the disadvantages of smart homes
Answer: Some of the disadvantages of smart homes are concerns over their reliability and security.
Critical reading: Learn to think critically
In what way is the home of tomorrow already the home of today
Discussion: Work in groups
Many of the new innovations are already used in some homes today. This is especially true for automatic controls of things such as lights and air conditioners.
What might be some of the disadvantages of smart homes
One disadvantage is that if there is a problem with the system, you may find yourself locked out of the house, or unable to turn your TV off or on.
Security is another big concern, as strangers may be able to hack into the system to collect information about your life and use that for evil purposes.
High cost，risk of leaking personal information，unpopular among most of senior citizens, etc.
What’s the author’s attitude towards smart homes
The author uses “will be doing” to show his favor to smart homes.
Complete the summary using the correct forms of the words from the text.
A smart home is one that ___________computers into the structure of the building itself. In this way, many of the things that we now do ourselves will become ___________ . For example, the smart home could control the air conditioning and lights so that you would no longer have to turn _________ on and off, making your home more energy-____________ . The smart home could also __________itself to make sure that everything is working as it should, and send you _________if there is a problem. Such smart homes could even be programmed to _________your health problems, and then give you_________ advice as to the food you should eat or if you should see a doctor. So, in a sense, smart homes will lead us to living smarter lives.
integrates
automatic
switches
efficient
monitor
warnings
detect
relevant
summary
Assignment
1. Introduce smart homes in your mind.
2. Use your own words to briefly summarize the advantages of smart homes and exchange your ideas after class.
3. If you are ready to take part in an English speech contest about “Smarter Homes, Easier Life”. Please write your content.（80词左右）
4. 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.
Thank you !

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