1、Looking into the futureReading and thinking1.Explore the opening page.Peter Drucker The best way to predict the future is to create it.预测未来最好的方式就是创造未来。the technology,man and the future.I predict that in the future _ My prediction is that in the future _2.Predict the future.Q.What smart devices do yo
2、u have now?Q.What smart devices do you have now?intelligent sweeping robotsmart watch/braceletsmart phonesmart toiletsmart robotdriverless carQ.What does it mean when we say that something such as a phone is smart?Q.What will happen to a smart house?multi-functional多功能的,technologically intelligent 技
3、术智能的 make decisions on its own learn how to do things itself3.Predict based on the layout.subtitles副标题1.What is the text type?2.What is the writing purpose?A.To sell integrated sensors（集成传感器).B.To change the old houses.C.To decorate home with smart technology.D.To give us an insight into smart homes
4、.1.What is the text type?2.What is the writing purpose?A.To sell integrated sensors（集成传感器).B.To change the old houses.C.To decorate home with smart technology.D.To give us an insight into smart homes.an exposition a popular science article 科普文4.Skim,and check,use your words to summarize the paragrap
5、h.4.Skim,and check,use your words to summarize the paragraph.Para.1 Smart homes will bring us _ _ life in the future.Para.2 There ill be _ in the home system.Para.3 Smart homes will _.Para.4 Smart homes will _ accidents.Para.5 Smart technology will _ in the future.2.Draw the structure of the passage
6、.safe,energy-saving and comfortableIntelligent controls check peoples health regularly.prevent serious damage frombe used widelyBrief introduction3 different aspectsconclusion5.Scan for the detailed information.1.Why does the writer start the paragraph with two questions?2.What does“these kind of th
7、ings”refer to?3.What can smart homes do in the future?underline some verbs.Para 1To arouse the readers interest.Some inconvenience people may have in ordinary homes.333Para 21.What do we have to use when we controls lights,appliances,TVs and air conditioners?2.How about people in the future faced wi
8、th the similar things?switches(开关);knobs(旋钮);remote controls(遥控器)use advanced technology for automatic control of just about everythingA.use integrated sensors to tell.and.an energy-efficient mode all by itselfB.learn your dialy routine and preferences a.the lights will be on the instance you enter.
9、b.you will find your dinner already prepared.C.All controls will respond to the voice commands.5.Scan for the detailed information.What makes all these intelligent controls possible?advanced technologyPara 25.Scan for the detailed information.Para 31.Why does it start with“In addition”?2.How the sma
10、rt home will monitor your health?Underline some verbs.It shows Para.2&3 are parallel(平行的)paragraphs.record how well you sleep everr nightcheck your body weightsend you a warning to your phonegive you suggestions on.keep constant track of.warn you early if.something abnormal or have a critical illnes
11、s5.Scan for the detailed information.Para 41.How will smart homes prevent serious damage from accidents?2.What does “a short in the electrical wiring”mean?detect and provide you with the relevant information if.电线短路5.Scan for the detailed information.6.Make a summary about the structure of the passa
12、ge.Regular Health ChecksIntelligent ControlsNo More DisastersSmart HomesIntegrated sensorsWhen you leave:energy-efficient modeWhen you get home:doors,lights,TV,dinnerMonitor your healthYour bed:sleep,body weightYour toilet:critical illnessPrevent serious damage:leaking pipesa short in the electrical
13、 wiringTopicMain functionsExamples7.Watch a video and discuss the questions below.1.What is the writers attitude towards smart homes?2.What advantages do smart homes have?3.What might be some disadvantages of smart homes?7.Watch a video and discuss the questions below.1.What advantages do smart home
14、s have?2.What might be some disadvantages of smart homes?One disadvantage is that.is another big concern.Most importantly,it.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.Most importantly,it will be dominated/restricted by power and the internet.
