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课件网) Unit 2 Looking into the Future Reading and Thinking 3 To express your ideas about smart homes. 1 To figure out the structure of the passage ； 2 To read and learn how smart homes make life easier; Think and share. When you see “the future” in the title， what comes into your mind AI robots, hypernetwork（超级网络）, driverless cars, space exploration space exploration，Mars（火星） driverless（无人驾驶）cars, new resources Do you know any “smart” things What are they smartphone smart watch smart speaker smart sweeping robot smart Can you imagine a “smart” house What do you think a “smart” house can do that others cannot For example, a smart home could control room temperature and lights. look at the title and subtitles(副标题). Title Subtitle Subtitle Subtitle 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 Smart homes will monitor your health and offer advice. Smart homes will prevent serious damage from accidents. Despite the advancement(进步) 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. Match main idea of each paragraph Para.1 Para.2 Para.3 Para.4 Para.5 Intelligent Controls Smart Homes Regular Health Checks No more Disasters Structure: Topic Body part (Main functions) Conclusion Introduction Para1: a brief introduction of smart homes Para5. The situation of smart homes Examples to support the points Figure out the structure of the passage Listen to Paragraph 1 and answer the questions. 1. What is the purpose of the questions raised in the first paragraph A. to arouse（引起） readers’ interest B. to express the attitude C. to analyse the behaviour D. to set example ① Keep us ; ② Save us ; ③ 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. 2. What are the advantages of smart homes mentioned in this passage secure energy Provide Read the text thoroughly and finish Activity 3 ... ...
