1、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.Based on what the boy is doing,what message does this picture intend to convey?the boy:human beings the robot:science technology the universe:infi
2、nite future ahead the possible future relationship between man and technologyconquer?surrender?live in harmony?The best way to predict the future is to create it.Peter Drucker SMARTSMARTYou are a smart guy.intelligentDo you have any“smart”things?What are they?smartphonesmartwatchsmartbraceletsmart s
3、peakersmart closestoolSelf-studySelf-studyPre-reading1.switch v.转换，交换 n.开关 转换器2.secure adj.安全的，安心的3.appliance n.电器，器具4.remote control 遥控器5.air conditioner 空调设备6.automatic adj.自动的7.warning n.警告，警示8.cancer n.癌，癌症 Before readingPredict and think.Whats the type of the text?Brief and attractive titlesA p
4、opular science article(科普说明文科普说明文)What are the features of a popular science article?A brief and eye-catching title;Explaining general concepts（概念）in a simplified way;Emphasizing on main events;Using quotes,metaphors(比喻),analogies(类比)to explain difficult or abstract（抽象的）scientific concepts.Skim the
5、text and answer these questions.1.Whats the purpose of the text?To tell/inform people how smart homes make life easier.2.Who is the intended audience of the text?The text is for those who need new technology to help them solve problems in daily house life.Read the text by yourself.(5-6mins)1.Why doe
6、s the writer start with two questions?2.What is the authors attitude to smart homes?A.To show the topic of the textB.To summarize the main idea of the passageC.To show the importance of smart homesD.To introduce the topicA.positiveB.negativeC.neuturalD.unclear3.What will happen if we forget to lock
7、the door in the future?4.What will the future home use to tell when you leave home every morning?A.Smart homes wil lock the door for usB.Smart homes will switch off the TVC.Smart homes will lead to problemsD.Smart homes will tell us by phoneA.The computerB.Knobs for our appliancesC.Air conditionersD
8、.Integrated sensors5.How do smart homes monitor your health?6.What will a smart home do when a water pipe leaks?A.By checking my daily routine and preferencesB.By checking my sleep and body weightC.By sending a warning to my phoneD.By changing my routine and commandsA.Warn you early on and give sugg
9、estionsB.Give you the relevant informationC.Fix the problem all by itselfD.Make your home floodeddoors dinnersTVs,computersbedswater pipes,electric wirestoiletslights,favourite music,or TV programmesautomatic controlalready preparedenergy-efficient moderecord how well you sleep；check your body weigh
10、tbe ready for youdetect the problem and provide you with relevant informationkeep constant track and warn you early about something abnormalPeer AssistancePeer AssistanceCritical thinkingPresentationPresentationenergy-consumingConclusionConclusion1pros and cons2switch off3in the not-distant future4k
11、eep sb secure5save sb energy6a comfortable environment to live in7a remote control 8integrated sensors关闭关闭在不久的将来在不久的将来保障某人的安全保障某人的安全节省某人的能源节省某人的能源一个舒适的居住环境一个舒适的居住环境遥控遥控集成传感器集成传感器Language Points:Important phrases(P13 P15)利弊，优缺点利弊，优缺点9energy-efficient mode10daily routine11respond to 12monitor ones hea
12、lth13send a warning to 14give suggestions on 15keep constant track of16have a critical illness日常日常对对作出反应作出反应监测某人的健康状况监测某人的健康状况给给发出警告发出警告就就给出建议给出建议持续跟踪持续跟踪身患重病身患重病Language Points:Important phrases(P13 P15)节能模式节能模式17prevent.from18provide.with.19the relevant information20fix the problem21become flooded
13、 22catch fire23in this sense向向提供提供相关信息相关信息解决问题解决问题着火着火从这种意义上来讲从这种意义上来讲被水淹被水淹Language Points:Important phrases(P13 P15)阻止阻止EvaluationEvaluationA smart home is one that i_ computers into the structure of the building itself.In this way,many of the things that we now do ourselves will become a_.For exa
14、mple,the smart home could control the air conditioning and lights so that you would no longer have to turn s_ on and off,making your home more energy-e_.The smart home could also m_ itself to make sure that everything is working as itntegratesutomaticwitchesfficientonitorshould,and send you w_ if there is a problem.Such smart homes could even be programmed to d_ your health problems,and then give you r_ advice as to the food you should eat or if you should see a doctor.So in a sense,smart homes will lead us to living smarter lives.arningsetectelevant
