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课件网) Unit 2 Looking into the future Before-class Before-class Before-class Before-class 【版本：人教 册别：选择性必修一】 Unit 2 LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE Reading and Thinking: Exchange views on smart homes The best way to predict the future is to create it. 预测未来的最好方式是创造未来。 Peter Drucker 彼得·德鲁克 the father of modern management现代管理学之父 Learning Objectives In this class, you will figure out the structure of the passage and learn about smart homes and what they can do in the future； infer the writing purpose and intended audience of this passage; express your ideas about smart homes. 1. What does it mean when we say something, such as a phone, is smart “smart” Brainstorm Do you have any “smart” things What are they Smart phones, smart watches, smart speakers…智能音箱 To say something is “smart” means that it can make decisions on their own without a human telling it what to do, and that it can learn how to do things itself. 2. What do you think a “smart” house can do that others cannot 2. What do you think a “smart” house can do that others cannot I would expect that a smart house could control room temperature and lights, for example. title and subtitles Predict and think Before you read, look at the title and subtitles 1. What genre is the text 2. What is the purpose of this text 3. Who is the intended audience of the text 目标读者 1 What genre is the text A. A narration (记叙文) B. A popular science article (科普说明文) C. An argumentation (议论文) D. A science fiction story (科幻故事) genre [ nr ] n. 体裁，类型 Predict and think 2. What is the purpose of this text The purpose of the text is to introduce and get people excited about the idea of smart homes. 3. Who is the intended audience of the text 目标读者 Home owners. While-reading Skim the text and figure out the structure of the text. What is the structure of the text A. B. C. 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 3 2 1 4 5 Para2. Intelligent controls Para3. Regular health checks Para4. No more disasters Para5. The situation of smart homes Smart homes to make life easier Para1: a brief introduction of smart homes Title Introduction Examples Form a structure map of the text Activity 2 Conclusion Have you ever forgotten to lock the door of your house Or, have you ever forgotten to switch off the TV or computers 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. functions benefits To arouse the readers' attention or interest problems attitude: positive/excited/favourable Para.1 While-reading : read for details Para.1 While-reading : read for details Para.2 Intelligent Controls Today, we hav ... ...
