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课件网) Unit 2 LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE Reading and Thinking: SMART HOMES TO MAKE LIFE EASIER I. Viewing and Speaking 1. What can you see in the picture 2. What do the boy, the robot and the universe probably stand for 3. Based on what the boy is doing, what message does this picture intend to convey the boy: human beings the robot: science technology the universe: infinite future ahead the possible future relationship between man and technology conquer surrender live in harmony 预测未来最好的方式是创造未来。 The best way to predict the future is to create it. ———Peter Drucker SMART You are a smart guy. intelligent Do you have any “smart” things What are they smartphone smartwatch smartbracelet smart toilet smart car smart sweeping robot Can you imagine a “smart” house Fast-reading Answer the following questions： 1．What is the purpose of the passage A. To change the old houses. B. To decorate home with smart technology. C. To give a brief introduction about smart homes. 2. What is the type of this text A. A narration B. A popular science exposition C. An argumentation D. A science fiction story 3. Who’s the intended audience People who are interested in smart home or positive about the life improved by technology. (科普说明文) 04 TECHNOLOGY introduction title Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 conclusion Examples 01 02 03 04 05 Introduction Body Conclusion Sturcture ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ Tip : An expository text often has basic parts: the introduction, the body and the conclusion. 3 Title Subtitle Subtitle Subtitle The text mainly tells us that smart home will make our life easier in _____. 3 main aspects 1. Why does the writer start the paragraph with two questions 2. What does “these kind of things” refer to 3. What can smart homes do in the future Para. 1 To arouse the readers’ interest. Some inconvenience people may have in ordinary homes. 3 3 3 Read and answer the questions. switch 开关 knob 旋纽 for appliance 电器 How do we control things in our home now remote control 遥控 Today, we have to use switches, knobs and remote controls. Examples contrast In the future, we will be using advanced technology every day. Para. 2 How do we control our home today How will we control our home in the future use integrated sensors to tell when leaving home and go into an energy-efficient mode learn your daily routine and preferences turn switches on and off play music or TV programmes prepare dinner respond to voice commands Para.3&4 will be monitoring your health Your bed record how well you sleep check your body weight send a warning to your phone give you suggestions Smart toilet · keep constant track of your health ·warn you early on will be able to prevent serious damage from accidents potentially save your life detect: a water leaking pipe a short in the electrical wiring provide you with the relevant information will be able to fix the problem in time Regular Health Checks No More Disasters ... ...
