(
课件网) looking into the future Unit 2 The best way to predict the future is to create it. ———Peter Drucker I. Viewing and Speaking 1. What can you see in the picture 2. What do the boy and the robot and probably stand for 3. What message does this picture intend to convey the boy: human beings the robot: science technology the possible future relationship between man and technology smart phone smart watch smart translation pen Lead-in smart sweeping robot Do you have any “smart” things What are they “SMART” What does it mean when we say that something is “smart” A. be clever or intelligent. B. (of a machine, weapon, material, etc.) controlled by a computer, so that it appears to act in an intelligent way. smart home smart house Smart houses will bring us: convenience safety/security interest / fun… make our life easier？ Fast-reading Skim the text quickly and answer the following questions: (1) What’s the type of this text (2) What’s the structure of this text (3) What’s its purpose (4) Who is the intended readers popular science exposition(科普说明文) Title Introduction Body subtitle1 subtitle2 subtitle3 Conclusion To introduce smart homes Home owners who are interested in turning their homes smarter 1. Why does the writer raise two questions in the very beginning To attract readers’ attention To signal the coming of what the writer emphasizes. What’s a smart home like 2. What's the following sentences about What benefits will smart homes bring us 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 us secure, save us energy, and provide a more comfortable environment to live in. Why could such questions attract readers’ attention the shared experience (empathy) Para1 Detailed-reading Intelligent Controls 2. What does the word “everything” refer to 1. What’s the topic sentence of paragraph 2 In the future, we will be using advanced technology every day for automatic control of just about everything in our home. go into an energy-efficient mode turn switches on and off learn your daily routine and preferences play music or TV programmes prepare dinner respond to voice commands by giving examples a topic sentence Para2 Today, we have to use switches for our lights, knots for our appliances...In the future, we will be using advanced technology every day for automatic... Para2 contrast / comparison What else rhetorical device is used Regular Health Checks smart bed smart toliets record sleep quality check body weight advise healthy diet send warnings early on 3. How is the paragraph 3 developed By giving examples 2. What in your smart homes will monitor your health And what can they do specifically 1. What’s the topic sentence of paragraph 3 In addition, your smart home will be monitoring your health for you everyday. Para3 send ... ...
