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课件网) Period 2 Reading and Thinking Unit 2 Looking into the Future 1. Students can know the main idea some detail information of the passage. 2. Students can master the article structure. 3. Students can Know the structure of the passage. Step 1. Lead-in According to the following pictures, can you predict what the future life will be like Look and discuss with your parnter. Step 2.Pre-reading Skim the text and answer these questions. 1.What is the purpose of the text 2.Who is the intended audience of this text Tell us what the future home will be like. The text is mainly for those who need new technology to help them solve problems in daily house life. 1. What is the type of this text A. A narration (记叙文) B. A popular science exposition (科普说明文) C. An argumentation (议论文) D. A science fiction story (科幻故事) Skimming 2. Where can you probably read this passage A. A science magazine B. A research report C. A health magazine D. A book review Skimming 3．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 give us a brief introduction about smart homes. Skimming People who are interested in advanced technology. 4.Who is the intended reader Skimming Do you know any other smart products If so, what are they smart sweeping robot smart closestool smart bin smart robots smartwatch Will there be smart homes in the future Read the title and the three subheadings and answer the following questions. Activity 2 Pre-reading 1.What is the type of this text 2.What is the purpose of the text 3.Who do you think is the intended audience Pre-reading 1. What is the type of this text Narration. Exposition. Argumentation. √ A popular science article. Monitor your health your bed: your toilet: Prevent serious damage: Para5. The situation of smart homes Smart homes: Benefits Para1: a brief introduction of smart homes Title Introduction Examples Draw a structure map of the text. Conclusion Para2. Intelligent controls Para3. Regular health checks Integrated sensors when you leave: when you get home: Para4. No more disasters 2. What is the purpose of the text 3. Who do you think is the intended audience To introduce and get people excited about the idea of smart homes. The people who are interested in smart home and hold a positive attitude towards technology. Careful reading 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. Para 1 ﹋﹋﹋﹋﹋ Why does the writer start wit ... ...
