1、LOGO Unit 2 Looking into the future I. Viewing and Speaking 1. What can you see in the picture? 2. What do the boy, the robot and the universe probably stand for? 3. What message does this picture intend to convey? the boy: human beings the robot: science technology the universe: infinite future ahe
2、ad the possible future relationship between man and technology live in harmony? The best way to predict the future is to create it. Peter Drucker 1.What is the type of this text? A. A narration (记叙文) B. A popular science exposition (科普说明文) C. An argumentation (议论文) D. A science fiction story (科幻故事科幻
3、故事)Who is the 2.Who is the intended readers?nded readers? The person who are interested in the advanced technology to make their lives easier. 3.Find out topic sentences These smart homes will keep us secure, save us energy, and provide a more comfortable environment to live in. In the future, we wi
4、ll be using advanced technology every day for automatic control of just about everything in our home. In addition, your smart home will be monitoring your health for you every day. Smart homes will be able to prevent serious damage from accident. This smart technology is not a fantasy. Smart Homes t
5、o Make Life Easier These smart homes will keep us secure, save us energy, and provide a more comfortable environment to live in. Intelligent Controls Regular Health Checks No More Disasters This smart technology is not a fantasy. Title Introduction Examples Conclusion 4. Analyse the structure 5 Read
6、 the text again and fill in the table below. In the future, what will smart homes do about.? doors TVs, computers water pipes, electrical wires lock the door for us when we are away switch off TVs and computers when we forget detect problems and provide us with the relevant information lights, favou
7、rite music, or TV programmes come on the instant we enter the door In the future, what will smart homes do about? dinners bed toilets keep constant track of our health and warn us of something wrong or a critical illness early on l record how well we sleep at night; l check our body weight; l send a
8、 warning of sleep or weight problems to our phones; l give us suggestions on a healthier diet and how to sleep better prepare dinner for us Careful reading 1. Why does the writer start the text with two questions? A.To show the development of technology. B.To sell the latest devices. C.To introduce
9、the topic of smart homes. D.To raise awareness of environmental protection. 2. Why does the writer write this article? A.Because people dont believe smart homes. B.Because smart homes wont come true forever. C.Because smart homes are too expensive. D.Because he wants to tell people what will happen
10、in the future. Careful reading 3. What will give you suggestions on a healthier diet in the future? A.Your bed. B.Your toilet. C.Your TV. D.Your bridge. 4. How will you control your routine in your smart home? A.By pressing the buttons. B.By using voice commands. C.By the remote control. D.By your b
11、odys movement. Translation 关闭 引起，导致 一就 回复，回答 除此之外，另外 记录，追踪，了解的动态 在初期，早先 阻止某人做某事 给某人提供某物 从这种意义上来说 In what way is the home of tomorrow already the home of today? Post-reading Many of the new innovations are already used in some homes today. This is true especially of automatic controls for things such
12、 as lights and air conditioners. What might be some of the disadvantages of smart homes? Post-reading One disadvantage is that if there is a problem with the system, you may find yourself locked out of the house, or unable to turn your TV off or on. Security is another big concern, as strangers may be able to hack into the system to collect information about your life and use that for evil purposes. LOGO Thank you!
