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课件网) 阅读 Learning objectives In this class we will Find out the main idea of each paragraph and its supporting details Exchange views on smart homes Discuss and think critically Learn some words and expressions about smart homes Unit 2 Looking into the future 1. What comes to your mind when you see the unit title and the theme picture 2. What might be talked about in this unit Possible answer: Just as we view robots as toys now, in the future robots may view us as toys vice versa. Lead-in 1. How do you understand the quote Possible answer: It means that we should make our own futures. We do not have to guess what tomorrow will bring, nor do we have to accept whatever fate gives us – we can decide what kind of life we will lead in the future by taking action in the present. Skim 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 General Reading 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 General Reading Identify purpose and audience 确定目的和受众 The types of phrases used in a passage help identify its purpose. For example, the phrase in my opinion tells us that the passage is likely meant to persuade. And a text that uses imperatives祈使句 is likely meant to instruct. A passage's content helps identify its audience. For example, a passage that gives tips on looking after pets would have pet owners as its audience. 文章中使用的短语类型有助于确定文章的目的。例如，“在我看来” 这个短语告诉我们这篇文章可能是为了说服。而使用祈使句的文章很可能是为了教导。文章的内容有助于识别读者。例如，一篇文章给出了照顾宠物的建议，它的读者可能是宠物主人。 Details Lock the doors for us when we are away. Security Details Switch off TVs and computers when we forget. Security Details Detect if there is a problem and provide us with the relevant information Monitoring Details Prepare dinner for us Intelligent Control Details Record how well we sleep every night, check our body weight, send a warning to our phones when we have sleep or weight problems, and give us suggestions on a healthier diet and how to sleep better. Monitoring Details Come on the instant we enter the door Automatic Summary Security Monitor Automatic Technology Responsive有求必应的 Smart homes to make life easier 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 ... ...
