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(共19张PPT)
Smart Homes to Make Life Easier
In this class, you will learn to
Learning Objectives
Identify the type, the purpose and intended audience of the text
Know the basic functions of Smart homes
Exchange views on Smart homes
Discuss and think critically
Lead-in
Lead-in
Smart homes
1. What is the type of this text
A. A narration
B. A popular science exposition
C. An argumentation
D. A science fiction story
To be a fast reader
SMART HOMES TO MAKE LIFE EASIER
Intelligent Controls
Regular Health Checks
No More Disasters
2. What is the purpose of the text
3. Who is the intended audience of the text
①inform ②introduce ③entertain
④teach ⑤describe ⑥persuade…
To introduce and get people excited about the idea of smart homes.
Homeowners who want to have smart homes.
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To be a fast reader
Introduction
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Intelligent Controls
Regular Health Checks
No more disasters
Conclusion
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1. How does the author start this paragraph
Using questions to stir up readers’ interest.
2. What does "these kinds of things” refer to
It refers to some inconvenience people may have in their ordinary homes.
3. What is the author’s attitude to smart homes
Positive and supportive.
To be a sharp reader
Have you ever forgotten to lock the door you of your house Or, have you ever forgotten to switch off the TV or computer These kinds of things happen to us all the time, about turning switches on and off yourself. 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.
To be a sharp reader
Decroation tips for my smart home
Lights Appliances
Tvs and air conditionersBed Toilet
Water pipe Electrical wiring
Former home
Smart home
manual control
automatic control
Integrated sensors
energy saver
automatic controller
learn my routine and preferences
respond to voice commands
to go into an engergy-efficent mode
Former home
Smart home
record sleep quality
keep track of your health
smart monitor
intelligent reminder
check your body weight
send warnings
warn you early on if there’s some health problems
Former home
Smart home
effective preventer
Detect problems and provide information
engergy saver
automatic controller
smart monitor
intelligent reminder
effective preventer
reliable helper
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To be a sharp reader
1. Is it still a dream for me to have a smart home
No, it’s not a dream.
2. Why does the author say”Neverthless, it will take some years before most new homes begin to use this new technology”
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.
Discussion: What are some of the disadvantges of smart homes
To be a critical reader
All controls will respond to voice comands
my voice
What if……
Power outage
What if……
If the hackers hack into the system, our personal information will be stolen.
If there’s a problem with power supply, you may find yourself locked out of the door or unable to enter the house.
For old people, it will be difficult to operate the system
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Energy-consuming
High-cost
Humans will lose basic skills
...
Be smart
by
going “SMART”!
Write a short argumentation to state the
①advantages,
②disadvantages
and
③your opinion
about smart homes.
Homework

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