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课件网) Unit 2 Looking Into the Future Reading and Thinking ———Smart Homes to Make Life Easier 01 Learn some words and expressions about smart homes 02 Read a text and find out the main idea of each paragraph and its supporting details 03 Think critically and exchange views on smart homes Learning Objectives 1 pros and cons 2 switch off 3 in the not-distant future 4 keep sb secure 5 save sb energy 6 a comfortable environment to live in 7 a remote control 8 integrated sensors 利和弊，优缺点 关闭 在不久的将来 保障某人的安全 节省某人的能源 一个舒适的居住环境 遥控 集成传感器 9 energy-efficient mode 10 daily routine 11 respond to 12 monitor one’s health 13 send a warning to 14 give suggestions on 15 keep constant track of 16 have a critical illness 节能模式 日常 对……作出反应 监测某人的健康情况 给……发出警告 就……给出建议 持续跟踪…… 身患重病 17 prevent …from 18 provide…with… 19 the relevant information 20 fix the problem 21 become flooded 22 catch fire 23 in this sense 24 automatic control 阻止 向…提供… 相关信息 解决问题 被水淹 着火 从这个意义上讲 自动开关 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 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. forget - forgot - forgotten forget doing sth 忘记做过某事 forget to do sth 忘记做某事 关上(电视等);断掉(电源) 一直 导致 在不久的将来 将来进行时 that 引导定语从句 keep +宾语+宾补 后置定语 What will smart homes do about water pipes and electrical wires Para.4 Detect if there is a problem and provide us with the relevant information. What does the sentence “In this sense, the home of tomorrow already the home of today” mean Para.5 Many of the new innovations are already used in some homes today. This is true especially of automatic controls for things such as lights and air conditioners. Smart Homes to Make Life Easier These smart homes will keep us secure, save us energy, and provide a more comfortable environment to live in. Intelligent Controls ... ...
