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Looking into the future
Reading and thinking
Exchange views on smart homes
Lead-in
smart watch
watch
phone
smart phone
What’s the difference
Let’s go to learn more about smart homes.
Smart homes to make life easier
Main idea: The text may tell us that _____________ will make our life___________________.
smart homes
easier
Pre-reading
Read the title and get the main idea
5. Where is the text likely to be taken from
A. science magazine
B. A research report
C. A health magazine
D. A book review
6. What's the structure of this text
Title
Introduction
subtitle1
subtitle2
subtitle3
Conclusion
Skimming
Para1
Para2
Para3
Para4
Para5
Careful-reading
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.
Para1 Introduction
2. Why does the writer start the paragraph with two questions
To arouse readers’ interest
To lead to the topic
What will smart homes do about doors and TVs in the future
Doors: _____________________when we are away
TVs, computers: _____________________when we forget
lock the door for us
switch off the TVs
1. our current problems VS the future solutions smart homes provide
2. With intelligent controls, what can we do
in the future
today
in the future
We will be using __________________ every day for _________ control of just about everything in our home.
____________ for lights
____________ for appliances
____________ for TVs and air conditioners
advanced technology
automatic
Para 2 Intelligent Controls
1. Underline the topic sentence
switches
knobs
remote control
Para 2 Intelligent Controls
go into an energy-efficient mode
turn switches on and off
learn
play music or TV programmes
prepare dinner
respond to voice commands
What does the word “everything” refer to
your daily routine and preferences
key features
Para 3 Regular Health Checks
1. Underline the topic sentence
2. In the future, what will the beds and toilets do
Beds:
____________how well you sleep
____________your body weight
____________a warning to your phone
____________you suggestions
Toilets:
_________________________ of your health
_____________________you early on
record
check
send
give
keep constant track of
warn
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.
Para 4 No more disasters
1. Underline the topic sentence
2. In the future, what will the smart homes can do to prevent serious damage from accidents
detecting
How: By___________ issues like water leaks and ______________ shorts.
electrical
Advantages of smart home
energy-efficient
automatically controlled
secure
intelligent
effectively monitored
relaxing
Smart homes
easier
make life
节能的
自动控制的
安全的
智能的
有效的
放松的
Why does the writer say “the home of
tomorrow is already the home of today”
How do you understand it
the home of tomorrow: new innovations
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.
the home of today: a few new things already available
Underline the topic sentence
Current Status: Technology is ________________ and in use.
Future Prediction: It will take time to become ________________.
already available / not a fantasy
widespread / common in most new homes
Discussion
What might be some of disadvantages of smart homes？Do you think smart home is a necessity Let’s have a debate.
Positive side
Negative side
1.saving energy
2.saving time
3.monitoring health
4.preventing disasters
5.intelligent controls
1.a problem with system
2.personal information will be stolen if there is a hacker
3.so many people will be out of work
4.people can’t afford
5.the elder can’t use it
Every coin has two sides.
Topic: The Disadvantages of Smart Homes
Instructions: 根据文章最后一页的讨论内容，写一个段落（60-80词），论述智能家居可能存在的两个缺点。
提示词: hacker (黑客), personal information (个人信息), expensive (昂贵的), malfunction (故障)
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参考范文：
Despite the conveniences, smart homes have some drawbacks. Firstly, they can be very expensive to install and maintain, making them unaffordable for many families. Secondly, they pose a risk to privacy and security. If hackers break into the system, they could steal personal information or even take control of the home's functions, leading to dangerous situations. A system malfunction could also cause significant inconvenience.
Summary
Smart Homes
Para1: a brief introduction of smart homes
Intelligent Controls
Regular Health Checks
No more Disasters
Examples to support the points
Para5: The situation of smart homes
Smart homes, 1.________ are designed to make our lives easier, represent the future of living. Today, we rely on switches and remote controls, but in the future, advanced technology 2.________ (use) for automatic control. Integrated sensors 3.________ (tell) the home when you leave, and it will go into an energy-saving mode by 4.________ (it). Your home will learn what you like. 5.________ you want to change something, you just need 6.________ (say) it aloud. In addition, your health 7.________ (monitor) daily by smart devices. 8.________ this technology is already available, it will take some time 9.________ it becomes common in most households. The home of tomorrow is, in a sense, 10.________ home of today.
1. which (非限制性定语从句关系词)
2. will be used (被动语态，一般将来时)
3. will tell (一般将来时)
4. itself (by itself 固定搭配，表示“自动地”)
5. If (条件状语从句引导词)
6. to say (need to do sth)
7. will be monitored (被动语态，一般将来时)
8. Although/Though (让步状语从句引导词)
9. before (It takes time before... 固定句型)
10. the (特指“今天的家”)

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