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课件网) 1. What kinds of modern conveniences are there at your homes 2. What kinds of devices do you expect to have in the future to make your home more convenient Looking into the Future Reading and thinking： Exchange views on smart homes 2 0 2 0 “Smart” Multifunctional Intelligent Automatic Smart Homes to Make Life Easier Automatic control of almost everything at home Intelligent Controls Regular Health Checks No more disasters 1. What is the purpose of the text 2. Who is the intended audience 3. What is the genre & structure of the text To introduce the smart homes in the future. Those who are interested in smart homes. Smart Homes to Make Life Easier Reading and Thinking While-reading Paragraph 1 Paragraph 2 Paragraph 3 Paragraph 4 Paragraph 5 Smart Homes To Make Life Easier General Specific General Smart Homes To Make Life Easier What’s it about Two questions These things However First reading: P1 Second reading P2-4 draw a mind-map to introduce smart homes Technology/advanced devices How does it work Examples Smart Homes To Make Life Easier In the future, what can smart homes do secure energy-saving more comfortable intelligent Controls automatically control everything use integrated sensors go into an energy-efficient mode learn your daily rountine and preserences (e.g.) respond to voice commands Regular health check monitor your health Bed record sleep check body weight send warnings and offer suggestions. Toliet Keep constant track of our health warn us save our lives No more disasters prevent serious damage from accidents Detect the problems and provide us with the relevant information Example 1 water pipes leaking Example 2 a short in electric wires The home of tomorrow is aleady the home of today. Analysis How does the writer develop paragraph 2,3, and 4 Find some typical phrases and sentences. Some Methods to develop a paragraph: For example…； Such as…；If… Giving examples Topic Sentence + Supporting evidence Follow the paragraph pattern Have you ever forgotten to lock the door of your house Questions However, in the not-too-distant future, we will be living in smart homes… Comparison Show the contrast Draw attention；Raise interest Be specific etc.… Analysis How does the writer develop paragraph 2,3, and 4 Find some typical phrases and sentences. Among all the advantages described in the text, which one do you like best Why Discussion What might be some disadvantages of smart homes The best way to predict the future is to create it. -- Peter Drucker Your design Work in a group of 4 Design your own ideal smart home. Name it and avoid the disadvantages you listed. Share it! Write a short passage to describe your ideal smart home. It should include: What smart devices there are in your home; What their functions are; Your attitude towards the smart technology and your reasons. Homework . . . Thank You Three Functions: The While-reading Smart Homes To Make Life Easier In ... ...
