1、Reading and ThinkingUnit2Unit2 Looking into the futureLooking into the future1.What might the picture be about?2.What are your predictions about the future?3.What might be some of the advantages and disadvantages of life in the future?4.How should we face such a future?Just as we view robots as toys
2、 now,in the future robots may view us as toys.In the future,high tech will become cheaper and more common throughout the world,even in countries which are poor and underdeveloped,and it will result in great changes to their societies.A big advantage will be an increased ability to work from home for
3、 most companies around the world.A big disadvantage will be that with everyoneconnected online,the privacy and ability to be alone will be taken away from many people.We should keep us updated,equip us with more knowlegde,be open-minded and learn to adapt to new changes.Exchange views on smart homes
4、 1.What does it mean when we say that something as a phone is “smart”?2.What do you think a “smart”house can do that other houses cannot?The word smart refers to so-called intelligent devices and new technology.Many smart home innovations already exist and are being sold on the market.Most of smart
5、home devices are controlled by smartphones.At present,the most common smart home products are locks and alarms,temperature controls,lights,and so on.3.Authors attitude1.Writing purpose2.Intended audienceOptimistic,positive,hopeful,supportiveTo introduce and get people excited about the idea of smart
6、 homes.People who live in an ordinary house and who are interested in smart houseSkim the text and answer these questions.In the future，what will smart homes do about?doorsdinnersTVs,computersbedsWater pipes,electrical wirestoiletsLights,favourite music,or TV programmes.Lock them automaticallyprepar
7、e them automaticallySwitch them on or off automaticallyRecord your sleep,check your body weight,send you suggestionsDetect them and provide you with the relevant informationKeep constant track of your health and warn you early on if you have an illness.Turn on or off for you according to your favour
8、itePara 1Smart homes to make life easierHave you ever forgotten to lock the door of your house?Or,have you ever forgotten to switch off the TV or computer?These kinds of things happen to us all the time,waste resources,and can sometimes lead to problems.However,in the not-too distant future,we will
9、be living in smart homes that will lock the door for us when we are away and remember to switch off the TV when we forget.These smart homes will keep us secure,save us energy,and provide a more comfortable environment to live in.Topic1.Which one is the topic sentence in Para1?Careful readingPara 2 T
10、oday,we have to use switches for our lights,knobs for our appliances,and remote controls for our TVs and air conditioners.In the future,we will be using advanced technology every day for automatic control of just about everything in our home.The future home will use integrated sensors to tell when y
11、ou leave home each morning,and then go into an energy-efficient mode all by itself.You will no longer have to think about turning switches on and off yourself.Your home will also learn your daily routine and preferences,so everything will be ready for you when you get home each evening.Your lights w
12、ill come on the instant you enter the door along with your favourite music or TV programmes,and you will find your dinner already prepared for you.All controls will respond to voice commands,so if you want to change your routine,you just say aloud what you want and the home system will obey.Topic1.F
13、ind the topic sentence of Para 2.Para 3 Regular Health ChecksIn addition,your smart home will be monitoring your health for you every day.Your bed,for example,will record how well you sleep every night.It will also be checking your body weight.If you start to have sleep or weight problems,it will se
14、nd a warning to your phone.It will also give you suggestions on a healthier diet and how to sleep better.Topic1.Find the topic sentence of Para 3.It will also give you suggestions on a healthier dietand how to sleep better.Smart toilets will be keeping constant track of your health as well.They can
15、warn you early on if there is something abnormal or if you have a critical illness,such as cancer,and potentially save your life.Para 4 TopicNo More DisastersSmart homes will be able to prevent serious damage from accidents.For example,if a water pipe starts leaking,or if there is a short in the ele
16、ctrical wiring,your smart home will detect it and provide you with the relevant information.This way,you will be able to fix the problem before your home becomes flooded or catches fire.1.Find the topic sentence of Para 4.Para 5 TopicThis smart technology is not a fantasy.Many of these new innovatio
17、ns are already available and being used in some homes.In this sense,the home of tomorrow is already the home of today.Nevertheless,it will take some years before most new homes begin to use this new technology.1.Find the topic sentence of Para 5.2.What does the sentence“In this sense,the home of tom
18、orrow already the home of today”mean?Many of the new innovations are already used in some homes today.This is true especially of automatic controls for things such as lights and air conditioners.Smart Homes To Make Life Easier Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 para(_)para(_)para(_)12-45problems/smart homescontro
19、ls/health checks/no more disastersnot a fantasyAfter reading the whole passage,we have known what smart homes can do in the future,which can make our life more convenient.On the other hand,what might be some of the disadvantages of smart homes?Discussiondrawback,shortcoming,defect1.(10北京）_some peopl
20、e regard as drawback is seen as a plus by many others.A.Whether B.What C.That D.How2.(16全II)Encouraging this kind of thinking has a downside.I ran the risk of losing those students who had a different style of thinking.A.Mistake B.Drawback C.Difficulty D.Burden 表示“缺点”的词Language Pointsidentify sb/sth
21、 认出/找出某人/某物be identified as 被认为是.,表明是.identify with sb/sth 与.有同感 e.g.The aircrafts were identified as American.To be effective,you need to identify your strengths and concentrate on them.(2009)I didnt enjoy the book because I couldnt identify with any of the main characters.2.identify:vt.确定；鉴别；识别；辨认
22、出识别，确认表明.的身份identifyn identificationU/C 识别，坚定，确认U 身份证明（文件）（如护照，身份证等）同根词n identityU/C 身份 an identity cardU/c(区别人、群体的）个性，特征 adult identity 成年人的特征persuade sb(not)to do sthpersuade sb into doing/out of doingpersuade sb of sthpersuade that3.persuade:vt.说服，劝服；使相信，使信服persuasive:adj.有说服力的；persuasion:n.说服（力）
23、talk sb into convince try to persuadeadvise1.（2019.3）Imanaged to persuade my classmates into accepting my ideas.2.(2020.7)Since early March,Julre Tang has been pushing a movement to persuade people to wear masks for theri safety.3.Advertisements persuade us that newer is better and that well be happ
24、ier with the latest products.4.(2020.6)Authorities should use various means,including persuasion,fanancial aid and even administrative and legal punishment of parents to encourage dropout students to return to school.a light switch电灯开关a policy switch政策转变switch on/off开、关（机器等）switch sth with sb和某人交换某物
25、switch A for B把A调换成Bswitch to更换，转向open/close turn on/off表示“开关”的其他词4.switch:vt.交换，转换；v.(使）改变，转变n 开关，改变，转换器1.switch from long-time social distancing to something more like routine life spent at close quarters with classmates and others2.Some of the measures includes switching on the air-conditioners i
26、n the classrooms if the temperature exceeds 28 and _(close)doors and windows during the thunderstorm to ensure a quiet environment for the examsclosing5.distant:adj.遥远的，远处的，疏远的，心不在焉的 distance:n.距离be distant from 离.远at/from a distance 从远处（不是很远）in the distance 在远处keep sb at a distance 与某人保持距离keep ones
27、 distance 保持距离by distance 按里程within walking distance 1.（2019）Like stinky tofu,my uncles Down syndrome made me keep my _(distant)at first.2.(浙江）Farther _ _ _,I could enjoy the view of snowy mountains._ _ _,I could better enjoy the oil painting.3.It was _ _ _ of the hotel.它离旅馆仅几步之遥。distancein the dist
28、anceAt a distancewithin walking distance2.A pandemic which requires social distancing is not a great moment for building your network.Studies suggest distant connections are often better placed to offer you new perspectives and honest advice than you nearest and dearest.1.Many creative solutions hav
29、e emerged during the epidemic,including distant meetings using smartphones,online business negotiations and electronic signing of contracts,livestreaming classes.Almost every industry found a way to solve its problems.distant,remote,faraway,away1.distant:far away in space and time 远的，遥远的 not friendl
30、y/close 远房的，疏远的 not paying attention to sb/sth 精神恍惚的2.remote:hard to access(=isolate)遥远的，偏远的 not friendly/interested(=distant)far away in time(=distant)can connect to from far away 远程的 slight 微小的3.faraway:a long distance(=distant)not paying attention to sb/sth(=distant)4.away:a month away a mile awa
31、y6.secure:adj.安全的，安心的，可靠的 vt.栓牢，保护insecure：adj.不安的security:U.n 安全,保安措施，担保be secure about 对.有把握/安心 be secure against/from 没有.的危险keep sb secure 确保某人的安全a secure site/job/income secure sb against/from sth 保护某人免受.secure sth 争取到/得到.a sense of security 安全感 security checks 安检 for security reason 出于安全考虑The N
32、ational Security Law for Hong Kong,which took effect on June 30,stipulates(规定）that the Hong Kong leader shall designate a group of judges to adjudicate（担任裁判）on national security cases.This Law is a breakwater that defends the long-term security,prosperity and stability in Hong Kong SAR,and the Law w
33、ill safeguard the authority of“One country”.This will make Hong Kong a safer,more stable and more prosperous place.7.automatic:adj.自动的，无意识的automatically:adv.自动地，无意识地automatic driving 自动驾驶 droneauto-exposure 自动曝光autofocus 自动对焦auto-汽车的automobile 汽车自己的，本身的autobiography 自传autograph 亲笔签名autoimmune 自身免疫无人
34、操作的7.automatic:adj.自动的，无意识的automatically:adv.自动地，无意识地automatic driving 自动驾驶 droneauto-exposure 自动曝光autofocus 自动对焦auto-汽车的automobile 汽车自己的，本身的autobiography 自传autograph 亲笔签名autoimmune 自身免疫无人操作的e.g.1).Children are often very good at integrating into a new culture.2).The idea with young children is to i
35、ntegrate learning with play.3).A smart home is one that integrates computers into the structure of the building itself.4).The future home will use integrated sensors to tell when you leave home each morning,and then go into an energy-efficient mode all by itself.8.integrated:adj.各部分密切协调的，综合的integrat
36、e：v.使合并，成为一体9.sensor:n.传感器，敏感元件 sense：n 感官，感受，理解力，见识，意义 vt.感觉到，察觉到 sensitive:adj.敏感的，善解人意的 sensitivity：n 敏感 sensible:adj.明智的，合理的，可以察觉到的123 the sense of sight/hearing/taste/toucha sense of responsibility/directionthere is no sense in doingcommon sensein a sensein no sensemake sensea sensible optionbe
37、 sensible of a highly sensitive topicbe sensitive to 对.敏感 对.体恤 易生气的fuel-efficient cars 节能的汽车You must find a more efficient way of organizing your time.With online shopping increasingly popular,the Internet is seen as a(n)efficient way of reaching target customers.improve work efficiency10.efficient:
38、adj.有效率的，高效能的 efficiently:adv.有效地 efficiency:n.效率，效能 inefficient:adj.c/u 例行公事，惯例daily routine 日常工作/生活establish/break a routine 确立/打破常规11.routine:123c 常规节目，一套舞步 a dance routine 一套舞步adj.例行的，常规的 a routine report 例行报告 on a routine basis 按照常规prefer-（tt)vt.更喜欢prefer sth to sthprefer doing sthto doing sthp
39、refer to do sth rather than doprefer sb to doprefer that.(should)dopreference n.爱好，偏好偏爱的事物、人have a preference for.show preference for.偏爱in preference to 更喜欢give（a）preference to 优待preferred:adj.首选的，有优先权的preferable:adj.更可取的，更合适的12.Kraisorn said a huge number of Chinese people prefer_(eat)durians that
40、are small in size,with smooth and creamy flesh,and with a sell that is not as pungent as larger drian varieties.You prefer healthy food _ fast food.Unlike fast food places,fine dining shops prefer customers _(stay)longer and spend more.Surely a diplomatic solution is _(prefer)to war.The earlier trai
41、n would be my _(prefer)option.We give _(prefer)to those who have worked with us for a long time.I have a strong_(prefer)for sweet food over spicy.to eatto to staypreferablepreferredpreferencepreference13.instant:adj.立即的，舒适度，速溶的 n 瞬间，片刻 instantly:adv.立即 in an instant 立刻，马上for an instant 一会儿instant co
42、ffee 速溶咖啡instant noodles 方便面the instant=instantly conj.一.就.the moment/minute/immediately/directly1).I couldnt answer for an instant.我一时答不上来。2).The injured are in instant need of help.Please tell us instatnly(=the instant)the doctors mand:n.命令，指令；控制 vt 命令，控制commander:n.负责人，指挥官at ones command 听从某人的指挥u
43、nder ones command=under the command of sb 由某人控制/指挥take command of 控制/指挥in command of 控制/指挥have a good command of.(=have a good knowledge of)command sb to do sthcommand that.(should)do.15.obey:v.服从；遵守-disobey v.违抗 obey the command obey the law obey traffic rules16.warning:（c/u）n.警告，警示，先兆warn:v.提醒，警告w
44、arn sb of/about sthwarn sb against doing sthwarn sb(not)to dowarn sb that/wh-warning singals a flood warninga word of warningwithout(any)warning17.constant:adj.不断的，重复的，不变的 n 常数，常量constantly:adv.不断地constant temperature 恒温constant pressure 恒压drive at a constant speed 匀速驾驶a constant stream of visitors
45、all day 一整天川流不息的参观者A constant dropping wears away a stone.18.critical:adj.严重的，关键的，批判性的critic:n.评论家criticize:vt.批评，评论critically:adv.批判性地criticism:批评，指责，评论to develop critical thinking 培养批判思维The _ thought highly of his paintingsGenerally speaking,people like being praised rather than _by others.These t
46、alks are _ to the future of the peace process.She does nothing but _and complain all the time.Shes always criticizing others for _(selfish).criticcriticizedcriticalcriticizebeing selfish19.potentially:adv.潜在地，可能地potential:adj.可能的，潜在的 n.潜力，可能性a potential disasterpotetial resources/customersachieve/fu
47、lfill/reach ones potentialdevelop ones potentialHe has the potential to become a world-class musician.The region has enormous potential for economic development.The migrants on the Ocean Viking had originally been in four separate groups that left Libya in boats with the intention of crossing the Md
48、eiterranean Sea and _(land)in either Italy or Malta,from _ they could potentially access the EU.landingwhereBut Deng warned of the potential overheating of livestreaming,saying the channel itself could not last without better operationsWhile the country is on course to loosen its decades-long reside
49、ntial permission system,aiming to expedite flow of population,residential permits in mega cities like Beijing and Shanghai are still prized as they indicate better social welfare.It shows just how much livestreaming is boosting commerce,not just online but offline as well,”said Mo Daiqing,a senior a
50、nalyst at the Internet Economy Institute,a Chinese consultancy.20.leak:v.漏，渗漏；透漏 n.漏洞，裂缝；透露leak sth to sb 向某人泄露某事leak out 泄露，走漏，透露the leaking roofa leaking pipea leaked documente.g.The rain is still leaking in.Dont leak the news to others.The pipe has got a leak.I guessed that the news had leaked ou
