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(共17张PPT)
Looking into the Future
Unit 2
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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.
Do you know these “smart” things What are they
smartphone
smart watch
smart sweeper
smart TV
smart speaker
Lead-in
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.
What do you think a “smart” house can do that other normal houses cannot
Pre-reading
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
Skimming for the main idea of each paragraph
Fast-reading
Monitor your health
your bed:
your toilet:
Prevent serious damage:
Para 5 The situation of smart homes
Smart homes
Para 1: a brief introduction of smart homes
Title
Introduction
Examples
Conclusion
Para 2
Intelligent controls
Para 3
Regular health checks
Integrated sensors
when you leave:
when you get home:
Para 4
No more disasters
structure map
Skim the text and answer:
1. What is the purpose of the passage
A. To sell integrated sensors.
B. To change the old houses.
C. To decorate home with smart technology.
D. To give a brief introduction about smart homes.
2. What’s the genre (体裁) of this article
A. A narration (记叙文)B. An argumentation (议论文)
C. A popular science exposition (科普说明文)
D. A science fiction story (科幻故事)
3. Where is the text likely to be taken from
A. science magazine B. A research report
C. A health magazine D. A book review
1. Why does the writer start the paragraph with two questions
2. What are the advantages of smart homes mentioned in this passage
① To arouse readers’ interest ② To lead to the topic.
① Keep us secure;
② Save us energy;
③ Provide a more comfortable environment to live in.
Have you ever forgotten to lock the door 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, 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.
Read para 1 and answer these two questions
Detailed-reading
Today
In the future
Manual control
_______ for lights
_____ for appliances
______________
for TVs and air
conditioners
Intelligent control
use _______________
learn your ___________
and __________
All controls will respond
to _______________
switches
knobs
remote controls
integrated sensors
daily routine
preferences
voice commands
Read para 2 and fill in the blanks
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
pulled out teeth, change in voice
perhaps add
facial recognition
fingerprint code
traditional lock and key
…
What is wrong
How to solve this problem How to make it better
What might be some of the disadvantages of smart homes
1. If the system breaks down,
2. If hackers hack into your system,
3. For older people,
you may find yourself locked out of
the house or unable to turn on your TV.
will be stolen for evil purposes.
it will be difficult to operate the system.
your personal information
Discussion
“Innovation is the primary force guiding development.”
--President Xi

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