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课件网) Unit 2 Looking into the Future Reading and Thinking Language Competence Master vocabulary and sentence patterns related to smart homes, and use them to describe future life scenarios. Learning Ability Apply reading skills like skimming and scanning to analyze the structure and key information of the text about future smart homes. Cultural Awareness Understand the cultural concept of pursuing a convenient and efficient lifestyle in modern society. Thinking Quality Critically evaluate the advantages and potential problems of smart homes, and think about the impact of technological development. Learning Objectives Teaching Focus Focus on guiding students to master smart home - related language knowledge and reading strategies, and cultivate their ability to describe and analyze future life scenarios. Teaching Challenges Help students conduct in - depth critical thinking on the cultural implications and potential impacts of smart home technology, and express their viewpoints accurately in English. Teaching Focus and Teaching Challenges Part 1 Lead-in Watch the video. Discuss what are your predictions about the future Activity 1 What does it mean when we say that something such as a phone is “smart” To say that something is smart 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. Activity 1 What do you think a “smart” house can do that other houses cannot I would expect that a smart house could control room temperature and lights, for example. Part 2 Reading Skimming for the genre and the structure. title subtitles The type of this text is _____ A science exposition 1 2 3 4 5 总 分 总 Skimming for the genre and the structure. Para.2 Intelligent controls Para.3 Regular health checks Para.4 No more disasters Smart Homes to Make Life Easier Para.1: a brief introduction of smart homes Para 5: This smart technology is not a fantasy. Skimming for the main idea of each paragraph. Smart homes will monitor your health and offer advice. Smart homes will prevent serious damage from accidents. Despite the advancement 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. Para.1 Para.2 Para.3 Para.4 Para.5 Para.5 Para.3 Para.2 Skim the text and answer these questions. 1 What is the purpose of the text 2 Who is the intended audience of this text The purpose of the text is to introduce and get people excited about the idea of smart homes. Home owners. Activity 2 Read para. 1 and answer the following questions. 1. Why does the writer start the paragraph with two questions 2. What are the advantages of smart homes mentioned in this passage ① To arouse readers’ interest ② To lead to the topic. ① Keep us secure; ② Save us energy; ③ Provide a more comfortable environment to live in. Have ... ...
