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课件网) Unit 2 Looking into the future Reading & Thinking 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 Q1:What can you see in the picture Q2: What do the boy, the robot and the universe probably stand for Q3: 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 Free-talk How do you understand the quote We should make our own futures. We don’t 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 active in the present. Do you know these “smart” things What are they smartphone smart watch smart sweeper smart TV smart speaker Lead in What does it mean when we say that something is “smart” sweeping robot sweep the floor automatically smart digital door lock smart keyboard connect to laptops or phones wirelessly What does it mean when we say that something is “smart” use passwords and our fingerprints to open the doors instantly It means that it can make decisions on its own without a human telling it what to do, and that it can also learn how to do things itself. 1. energy-efficient (节能的) 2. automatic(自动的) 3. secure(安全的) 4. intelligent(智能的) 5. effective(有效的) 6. reliable(可靠的) Watch and describe I think the smart home is _____(adjective). Can you imagine a “smart” house Smart Homes to Make Life Easier XB1U2 Reading and Thinking Skim the text and answer these questions. 1.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 introduce the functions of smart homes in future life. 2. Where is the text likely to be taken from A. A science magazine B. A research report C. A story D. A book review(书评) 3.Who do you think are the intended audiences A. Parents B. Scientists C. teachers D. People interested in techonology Type of text Writing purpose Intended audiences Pre-reading Para2. Intelligent controls Para3. Regular health checks Para4. No more disasters Para5. The _____of smart homes Smart homes: _____ Para1: _____ of smart homes Title Introduction Examples Form a structure map of the text Activity 2 Conclusion Benefits a brief introduction situation Read para 1 and answer these two questions 1. Why does the writer start the paragraph with two questions A. To attract readers’ interest and introduce the topic B. To talk about daily life C. To talk about people’s memory 2. What are the advantages of smart homes mentioned in this paragraph us secure; us energy; a more comfortable environment to live in. Keep Save Provide Read Para.2 and fi ... ...
