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(共29张PPT)
Unit 2 Looking into the future
Reading & Thinking
Learning objectives
In this class we will
Find out the main idea of each paragraph and its supporting details
Exchange views on smart homes
Discuss and think critically
Learn some words and expressions about smart homes
Q1:What can you see in the picture
Q2: What do the boy, the robot and the universe probably stand for
Q3: What message does this picture intend to convey
a little boy, a robot and the universe
the boy: human beings
the robot: science technology
the universe: the future
the possible future relationship
between and .
man
technology
Free-talk
How do you understand the quote
We should make our own futures. We don’t have to guess what tomorrow will bring, nor do we have to accept whatever fate gives us- we can decide what kind of life we will lead in the future by taking active in the present.
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 is “smart”
sweeping robot
sweep the floor automatically
smart digital door lock
smart keyboard
connect to laptops or phones wirelessly
What does it mean when we say that something is “smart”
use passwords and our fingerprints to open the doors instantly
It means that it can make decisions on its own without a human telling it what to do, and that it can also learn how to do things itself.
1. energy-efficient
(节能的)
2. automatic(自动的)
3. secure(安全的)
4. intelligent(智能的)
5. effective(有效的)
6. reliable(可靠的)
Watch and describe
I think the smart home is __________(adjective).
Can you imagine a “smart” house
Smart Homes to Make Life Easier
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Reading and Thinking
Skim the text and answer these questions.
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 introduce the functions of smart homes in future life.
2. Where is the text likely to be taken from
A. A science magazine B. A research report
C. A story D. A book review(书评)
3.Who do you think are the intended audiences
A. Parents B. Scientists
C. teachers D. People interested in techonology
Type of
text
Writing purpose
Intended audiences
Pre-reading
Para2.
Intelligent controls
Para3.
Regular health checks
Para4.
No more disasters
Para5. The _______________of smart homes
Smart homes: _________
Para1: _________________ of smart homes
Title
Introduction
Examples
Form a structure map of the text
Activity 2
Conclusion
Benefits
a brief introduction
situation
Read para 1 and answer these two questions
1. Why does the writer start the paragraph with two questions
A. To attract readers’ interest and introduce the topic
B. To talk about daily life
C. To talk about people’s memory
2. What are the advantages of smart homes mentioned in this paragraph
us secure;
us energy;
a more comfortable environment to live in.
Keep
Save
Provide
Read Para.2 and fill in the table.
How do we control our home
Ordinary home (today) Smart home
(in the future)

Para 2
switch 开关
knob 旋纽
for appliances
How do we control things in our home now
remote control 遥控
_______control
Manual
How do we control our home
in the future

intergrated sensors
Scanning-Read for details
Para 2 Intelligent Controls
We will be using advanced technology every day for automatic control of just about everything in our home.
go into
learn
turn
play
prepare
respond to
What does the word “everything” refer to
an energy-efficient mode
your daily routine and preferences
switches on and off
music or TV programmes
dinner
voice commands
___________________control
Intelligent/Automatic
Watch a video about Zuckerberg’s home
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 Functions Advantages
Read para 3 and para 4 to complete the tables
Devices Functions Advantages
how well you sleep
your body weight
a warning to your phone
you suggestions
constant track of your health
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
record
check
send
give
keep
warn
detect
Devices Functions Advantages
problems
relevant information
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
detect
provide
prevent
How does the writer develop Paragraph 2-4
By first introducing the main functions of smart homes, using to make people have a real experience and then giving to give further explanation about those functions.
Think and answer
the 2nd person
examples
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.
1.Why does the writer say “the home of tomorrow is already the home of today”
2.What's the author's attitude to smart homes
A. Objective B. Negative
C. Positive D. Uncertain
Para 5 Conclusion
“This smart technology is not a fantasy.”
Para5
Intelligent Controls
Regular Health Checks
No More Disasters
use_________________ to tell you information; all controls will respond to__________________
beds will check your sleep and ____________;toilets will keep _____________ of your health
detect a ________ water pipe and a short in the _____________
Smart technology is not a _______.
automatic _______
monitor ______
prevent serious damage from ___________
control
health
accidents
integrated sensors
voice commands
body weight
constant track
leaking
fantasy
(keep us ______; save us _______; provide a more comfortable _____________ to live in)
secure
energy
environment
smart homes
electrical wiring
Summary
Have you ever thought of the disadvantages (potential challenges) smart homes will bring us
If there is a problem with the system/power failure, you may find yourself locked out of the house, or fail to switch your TV on or off.
Security is another big concern, as strangers may be able to hack into the system to collect private information about your life and use that for evil purposes.
Critical Thinking
Watch a video and experience the disadvantages
of smart homes.
Let’s treat smart homes rationally.
Every coin has two sides.
smart home is a double-edged sword.
Critical Thinking
A smart home is one that integrates computers into the structure of the building 1.　　　 (it). In this way, many of the things 2.　　 we now do ourselves will become automatic. For example, the smart home could control the air conditioning and lights that you would no 3.　　　(long) have to switch on and off, 4.　　　 (make) your home more energy-efficient. Your home will also learn your 5.　　(day) routine and preferences, so everything will be ready 6. 　 you when you get home each evening. All controls will respond to
longer
making
itself
that
daily　
for
voice commands, so if you want 7. 　　　　 (change) your routine, you just say aloud what you want and the home system will obey. The smart home could also monitor itself to make sure everything is working as it should, and send you a 8._______ (warn) if there is a problem. Such smart homes could even be programmed to detect your health, and then give you relevant advice as to the food you should eat 9.___ if you should see a doctor. Smarts home can also prevent us from disasters. So, in a sense, smart homes will lead us to 10._____(life) smarter lives.
warning
or
live
to change　
If you are going to design your ideal smart home, what smart devices will you create Discuss with your group members. You are supposed to include:
What smart devices there are in your home;
What their new functions are;
The benefits the new devices can bring.
Design your ideal smart home

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