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课件网) Unit 7 How Have Technological Innovations Changed our Lives Contents 01. General Understanding of the Text 02. Intensive Reading Technological Innovations Are Changing Our Lives Believe it or not, technology has left a mark on our lives. Previously, you had to go out to get food, and now you can order online and get it delivered to your doorsteps. In the beginning, people were doubtful about spending money on a product without seeing it face to face, but now more than 90% of them prefer online shopping. Every person is surrounded by technology in a way. A typical example is Internet of things（loT）.It introduces the features of smart homes where you can turn lights on and off through your smart phone. Similarly, it allows you to lock the doors of your entire house by making a few clicks. Hence, besides making lives easier, it is promoting a secure environment at home. Technological Innovations Are Changing Our Lives It is amazing to think that we managed to go from the big landline phones to small wireless computers in only a few decades. Now, you can check the web, make calls, watch videos, and even work on your smart phone. Technological innovations have truly changed our lives in so many ways. They are benefiting almost every industry while changing the way things work. And, of course, innovation has not stopped. You will surely welcome bigger and better innovations sooner or later. After all, the future is all about robots, smart homes and self-driving cars. previously adv. 先前地 Previously, it was a small company. deliver v.递送，传送，交付，运载 We promise to deliver within 48 hours. 我们承诺在48小时内送到。 doubtful adj. 怀疑的，不确定的 He was doubtful about the whole idea. 他对整个设想持怀疑态度。 surrounded adj. 被......环绕着的 The house is surrounded by flowers. 房子周围布满鲜花 allow v.允许，准许 He allows his mind to wander. 他听任自己的思绪信马由缰。 Key Words Key Words besides prep. 除......之外 We have lots of things in common besides music. amazing adj. 令人大为惊奇的，令人惊喜的 It’s amazing how quickly people adapt. truly adv. 真正，确实 It’s a truly memorable thing. surely adv.无疑,必定 This will surely end in success. Key PhraseS believe it or not 信不信由你 Believe it or not, he asked me to marry him. left a mark on 给......留下印记，产生影响或效果 Technology has left a mark on our lives. be doubtful about 对......表示怀疑 People were doubtful about spending money on a product without seeing it face to face. manage to 设法做某事 It is amazing to think that we managed to go from the big landline phones to small wireless computers in only a few decades. Key SentenceS Previously, you had to go out to get food, and now you can order online and get it delivered to your doorsteps. e.g: Previously, he is not good at singing, now he is a master of it. Key SentenceS They are benefiting almost every industry while changing the way things work. e.g: Y ... ...
