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课件网) B4U2 LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE READING & THINKING SMART HOMES TO MAKE LIFE EASIER Learning Objectives In this class, you will judge the type and structure of the text and identify the writing purpose and intended audience of the text; tell the functions and benefits of smart homes; voice your opinions about smart homes. Think and share Brainstorm What smart things do you see in your daily life “smart” What’s life like in a smart home Smart homes can make our life easier Smart Homes to Make Life Easier Reading & Thinking Read & Predict Intelligent Controls Regular Health Checks No More Disasters a popular science exposition Type of text narration(记叙文) exposition（说明文） argumentation（议论文） sci-fi novel（科幻小说） Writing purpose to introduce smart homes in the future entertain inform/introduce describe persuade .... intended audience People who are interested in smart homes. structureof text Title subtitle subtitle subtitle Body Conclusion Introduction 1.Why does the author raise two questions in the beginning To arouse readers’ interest. To introduce the topic. 2.What’re the last two sentences about What smart homes can ____. 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. Have you ever forgotten to lock the door of your house Have you ever forgotten to switch off TV or computer do Read & Think （Para.1） These smart homes will keep us secure, save us energy, and provide a more comfortable environment to live in. What _____ smart homes will bring. benefits Intelligent Controls Regular Health Checks No More Disasters What can smart homes do with these functions { Read & Think （Para.2-4） Intelligent Controls Regular Health Checks No More Disasters Bed: Toilet: Detect: record sleep quality check body weight send warnings to your phone advise a healthier diet and how to sleep well keep constant track of health warn you early on a leaking water pipe a short in the electrical wiring Provide: relevant information Think and complete monitor your health prevent serious damage from accidents use integrated sensors to go into energy-efficient mode learn your daily routine and preferences voice commands automatic control What can smart homes do Think & Complete How does the author develop each paragraph By giving definitions （定义法） By making a contrast（对比法） By making classification（分类法） By giving examples （举例法） ..... Read & Think （Para.2-4） Intelligent ControlsToday, we have to use switches for our lights, knobs for our appliances, and remote controls for our TVs and air conditioners. In the future, we will be using advanced technology every day for automatic control of just about everything in our home. The future home will use integrated sensors to tell when you leave home each morning, and then go into an energy-efficient mode all by i ... ...
