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XB1U2 Looking into the Future
一、目标背诵
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 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.
如今，我们得用开关控制灯，用旋钮控制家电，用遥控器控制电视和空调。未来，我们会每天运用先进技术，对家中几乎所有事物进行自动控制。未来的家会借助集成传感器判断你每天早晨何时离家，随后自动进入节能模式。你再也不用费心自己去开关各种设备了。你的家还会了解你的日常习惯和偏好，因此每天晚上你回家时，一切都会为你准备妥当。你一进门，灯就会亮起，同时还会响起你最爱的音乐或电视节目，而且你会发现晚餐已经为你准备好了。所有控制都会响应语音指令，所以如果你想改变日常安排，只需大声说出你的需求，家居系统就会照做。
长难句分析
“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.”
结构：主句 + 不定式目的状语 + when引导的时间状语从句。
“Your lights will come on the instant you enter the door along with your favourite music or TV programmes, and you will find your dinner already prepared for you.”
结构：the instant引导时间状语从句 + 并列句 + find + 宾语 + 过去分词宾补。
“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.”
结构：so连接并列句 + if引导条件状语从句 + what引导宾语从句。
与高考应用文结合示例
示例 1：推荐智能家电的邮件（词汇 + 句式迁移）
Dear Jack,
I’m writing to recommend an advanced smart cooker to you. It can learn your daily preferences for food and automatically prepare meals. You will no longer need to worry about cooking—the instant you get home, you’ll find your dinner already prepared! Moreover, it responds to voice commands, so if you want to change the menu, just say aloud what you want, and it will obey.
示例 2：智能科技活动通知（长难句 + 结构迁移）
Notice
There will be a “Smart Home Experience” activity this Sunday. During the activity, you’ll see how integrated sensors work—they can tell when you approach and make lights come on automatically. You’ll also learn about energy-efficient modes that smart homes use. The instant you join, you’ll find a guidebook prepared for you. If you have any questions, just say aloud what you want to know, and our staff will respond to you promptly.
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.
这种智能技术并非幻想。许多此类新发明已经问世，并且在一些家庭中得到应用。从这个意义上说，明日之家已然是今日之家。尽管如此，大多数新房开始采用这项新技术仍需要数年时间。
长难句分析
“Nevertheless, it will take some years before most new homes begin to use this new technology.”
结构：副词（Nevertheless）+ 固定句型（it will take some years before + 从句）。it 为形式主语，真正主语是 “before 从句”。
考点：固定句型 “it takes + 时间 + before...”、副词 nevertheless 的逻辑衔接作用。
与高考应用文结合示例
示例 1：科技产品推荐邮件（词汇 + 被动语态迁移）
Dear Mr. Li,
I’m writing to recommend our new smart thermostat. This device is already available and being used in over 500 households. It can adjust the temperature automatically and save electricity. In this sense, it’s not just a gadget but a game-changer for energy efficiency.
示例 2：科技讲座通知（长难句 + 固定句型迁移）
Notice
A lecture on “AI in Daily Life” will be held on June 10th. The speaker will explain how AI innovations are being used in healthcare and education. In this sense, AI is no longer a distant concept. Nevertheless, it will take some time before it becomes a part of everyone’s life. Please sign up at the Student Union office.
示例 3：科技发展倡议书（词汇 + 逻辑衔接迁移）
Dear fellow students,
We should embrace new technologies actively. While some regard quantum computing as a fantasy, many related innovations are already available. Nevertheless, it will take years before we can apply them widely. Let’s study hard to be the pioneers of future technology!
二、课内重点词汇（划横线部分为词汇表黑体词）（请结合练习册及课堂笔记进行复习）
persuade sb. to do sth. 说服某人做某事
switch off the TV 关掉电视
sth. happens to sb. 某事发生在某人身上
lead to problems 导致问题
in the not-too-distant future 在不久的将来
keep us secure 保障我们的安全
remote controls 遥控器
advanced technology 先进技术
automatic control 自动控制
integrated sensors 集成传感器
go into an energy-efficient mode 进入节能模式
learn your daily routine and preferences 了解你的日常习惯和偏好
the instant 一…… 就……
find your dinner already prepared 发现你的晚餐已经准备好
respond to voice commands 响应语音指令
In addition 此外
monitor your health 监测你的健康
send a warning to your phone 向你的手机发送警告
give suggestions on... 就…… 给出建议
keep constant track of 持续跟踪
as well 也
early on 早期；在初期
something abnormal 异常的情况
have a critical illness 患重病
prevent serious damage from accidents 防止事故造成的严重损害
leak oil 漏油
provide you with the relevant information 为你提供相关信息
fix the problem 解决问题
catch fire 着火
In this sense 从这个意义上说
available innovations 可用的创新成果
as to 关于；至于
detect health problems 发现健康问题
potential dangers 潜在危险
solve crimes 破案
in critical condition 情况危急
advanced appliances 先进的家电
combine the building and surrounding architecture 融合建筑与周边建筑风格
set off 出发；引爆；使开始
hang out 闲逛；逗留
the shocking headline 令人震惊的头条新闻
oppose the idea 反对这个想法
cease doing sth. 停止做某事
apologise for sth. 为某事道歉
the deceased 死者
on the one hand, on the other hand 一方面，另一方面
in the absence of 缺乏；在…… 缺席时
with an emphasis on 强调；重视
advocate a simple life 倡导简单的生活
rather than 而不是
keep in touch 保持联系
on opposite side of the world 在世界的另一端
get into the best shape of my life 达到我人生中最佳的身体状态
a scary prospect 可怕的前景
make accurate predictions 做出准确的预测
place more emphasis on 更重视；更强调
have the luxury of doing sth. 有幸做某事；能享受做某事的惬意
be made from 由…… 制成（看不出原材料）
future career 未来的职业
put one's mind at rest 使某人安心；打消某人的疑虑

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