(
课件网) unit 2 looking into the future Reading and Thinking Lead in How to solve it How does the door open be controlled by the phone———remote control switch on the lights and draw the curtains automatically a smart home Do you know these “smart” things What are they smartphone smart watch smart sweeper smart TV smart speaker What does it mean when we say that something is “smart” sweep the floor automatically detect anything abnormal remotely and constantly use passwords and our fingerprints to open the doors instantly connect to laptops or phones wirelessly smart keyboard Technologicially intelligent! Skimming Read the title and the three subtitles and identify purpose and audience. title introduction examples conclusion Skimming Activity1. Skim the text and answer these questions. Writing purpose Intended audience Type of text 1.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 a brief introduction about smart homes. 2. What’s the genre (体裁) of this article A. A narration. (记叙文) B. An argumentation. (议论文) C. A science exposition. (科普说明文) D. A science fiction story. (科幻故事) 3.Who do you think are the intended audience People who are interested in technology and hold a positive attitude towards smart home. Activity2. Find out topic sentences 01 02 03 04 05 These smart homes will keep us secure, save us energy, and provide a more comfortable environment to live in. In the future, we will be using advanced technology every day for automatic control of just about everything in our home. In addition, your smart home will be monitoring your health for you every day. Smart homes will be able to prevent serious damage from accident. This smart technology is not a fantasy. Intelligent Controls Smart Homes Regular Health Checks No more Disasters Structure Topic Body part (Main functions) Conclusion Introduction Para1: a brief introduction of smart homes Para5. The situation of smart homes Examples to support the points Activity3. Figure out the structure of the passage Activity4. Read the paragraphs carefully and answer the questions. Para. 1 2 3 1. Why does the writer start the paragraph with two questions 2. How does paragragh 1 developed 3. What are the advantages of smart homes mentioned in this passage To arouse the readers’ interest. By contrast. Para.2 Intelligent controls What do we use to control the household appliances today a knob switches Today _____control Manual a remote control In the future, we will be using _____ _____ every day for _____ of just about everything in our home. advanced technology automatic control use integrated sensors to tell when you leave home each morning and then 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 Today, we ... ...
