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课件网) UNIT 2 LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE Reading and Thinking Learning Objectives Learn about the convenience brought by smart homes in the future; Learn about the discourse structure and language features of an exposition of popular science; Identify the purpose and the intended audience according to the content and linguistic features and express their opinions on the development of technology; 1. What can you see in the picture 2. What do these elements stand for 3. What message does this picture intend to convey a little boy, a robot and the universe the boy: human beings the robot: science technology the universe: the future the possible future relationship between and . man technology Lead in How do you understand the quote The best way to predict the future is to create it. ———Peter Drucker Lead in What does it mean when we say that something such as a phone is “smart” 1. be clever or intelligent Smart 2. Something has a “brain” like a human being. It can “think” and do what its owner commands to do. Lead in smartphone Do you know these “smart” things What are they smart watch smart sweeper smart TV smart speaker Lead in Siri Let’s watch a video about smart homes Vedio Time 1 switch off 2 in the not-distant future 3 keep sb. secure 4 save sb. energy 5 a remote control 6 integrated sensors 7 energy-efficient mode 8 daily routine Language Points: Important phrases (P13 ~ P15) 关闭 在不久的将来 保障某人的安全 节省某人的能源 遥控 集成传感器 节能模式 日常 9 respond to 10 monitor one’s health 11 send a warning to 12 keep constant track of 13 have a critical illness 对……作出反应 监测某人的健康状况 给……发出警告 持续跟踪…… 身患重病 14 the relevant information 15 fix the problem 16 become flooded 17 catch fire 18 in this sense 相关信息 解决问题 被水淹 着火 从这种意义上来讲 title subtitles(副标题) 1. What is the type of this text A. A narration B. A popular science exposition C. An argumentation D. A science fiction story 2．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. √ √ Prediction 3. Who is the intended audience of this text A．Home owners. B．AI designers. C．Sci-fi writers. D．Intelligent professionals. √ Para.2 Intelligent controls Para.4 Regular health checks Para.3 No more disasters Para5. The situation of smart home Smart homes: Benefits Para.1: a brief introduction of smart homes 总 - 分 - 总 Read for Structure Have you ever forgotten to lock the door of your house Or, have you ever forgotten to switch off the TV or computers 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 ... ...
