1、Unit 2 Looking into the futureReading and ThinkingSMART HOMES TO MAKE LIFE EASIERIn this class we will 1.figure out the structure and language features of the reading passage and identify the purpose and the intended readers.2.get the main idea of each paragraph and know the influence and convenienc
2、e brought by smart homes in the future.3.express opinions on smart technology through critical thinking.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
3、:human beings the robot:science technology the universe:the future the possible future relationship between and .man technology The best way to predict the future is to create it.Peter Drucker What does it mean when we say that something such as a phone is“smart”?What does it mean when we say that s
4、omething such as a phone is“smart”?To say that something is smart 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.What do you think a“smart”house can dothat other houses cannot?Pre-reading1.What is the type of this
5、text?2.What is the purpose of the text?3.Who do you think is the intended reader?Pre-reading1.What is the type of this text?A.Narration.(记叙文记叙文)B.Exposition.(科普说明文科普说明文)Argumentation.(议论文议论文)nre()nekspz()n:gjumnten2.What is the purpose of the text?3.Who do you think is the intended reader?To introdu
6、ce and get people excited about the idea of smart homes.The people who are interested in smart home and hold a positive attitude towards technology.read for main idea of each paragraph and draw a structure map of the text.Read and AnswerPara.1 ASmart homes will check peoples health regularly.Para.2
7、BSmart homes will prevent serious damage from accidents.Para.3 CIntelligent controls in the home system.Para.4 D This smart technology is not a fantasy.Para.5 ESmart homes will bring us safe,energy-saving and comfortable life in the future.1Match each paragraph with its topic sentence.read for main
8、idea of each paragraphread for main idea of each paragraphPara5.The situation of smart homesSmart homes to make life easierPara1:a brief introduction of smart homesTitleIntroductionExamplesDraw a structure map of the text.ConclusionPara2.Intelligent controls Para3.Regular health checksPara4.No more
9、disastersread for main idea of each paragraphread for main idea of each paragraphread for detailsread for main idea of each paragraphread for main idea of each paragraphRead the text and fill in the table below.In the future,what will smart homes do about?doorsdinnersTVs,computersbedswater pipes,ele
10、ctrical wires toiletslights,favourite music,or TV programmesRead the text again and fill in the table below.In the future,what will smart homes do about?doorsdinnersTVs,computers bedswater pipes,electrical wires toiletslights,favourite music,or TV programmeslock the door for us when we are awayalrea
11、dy preparedswitch off TVs and computers when we forgetrecord how well we sleep,check our body weight,send a warning to our phones,give us suggestions on a healthier diet and how to sleep betterdetect the problem and provide us with the relevant informationkeep constant track of our health and warn u
12、s early about something abnormalcome on the instant we enter the door Discussion:work in groups 1.What is meant by the sentence“In this sense,the home of tomorrow is already the home of today?”2.What advantages and disadvantages do smart homes have?Post-reading Discussion:work in groupsWhat is meant by the sentence“In this sense,the home of tomorrow is already the home of today?”Post-readingWhat advantages and disadvantages do smart homes have?advantagesdisadvantagesThank you foryour listening!
