1、When a person first from his heart began to struggle, he is a man of value.当一个人先从自己的内心开始奋斗，他就是个有价值的人。Reading and Thinking目标导航重点词汇1knob n旋钮，球形把手2appliance n. 电器；器具3nevertheless adv. 然而；不过4sensor n. 传感器；敏感原件5mode n. 模式；方式；风格6monitor n. 班长；显示器；监视器v. 监视；检查7cancer n. 癌；癌症；毒瘤8potential adj. 可能的；潜在的n. 潜力；可
2、能性9structure n. 结构；体系vt. 系统安排；精心组织10identify v. 确认；找到；显示11phrase n. 短语；词组词汇拓展1distant adj.遥远的；远处的；疏远的；心不在焉的distance n远方；距离2automatic adj.自动的automatically adv.自动地；无意识地3efficient adj.效率高的；有功效的efficiently adv.有效地efficiency n效率；功效4instant n瞬间；片刻 adj.立即的；速食的；速溶的instantly adv.立即；马上5obey vi.& vt.服从；遵守disob
3、ey v不服从；不顺从6warning n警告；警示；先兆warn v警告；告诫7constant adj.不断的；重复的；不变的 n常数；常量constantly adv.始终；重复不断地8abnormal adj.不正常的；反常的normal adj.正常的9electrical adj.电的；用电的electric adj.用电的；电动的；带电的electricity n电；电能electrify vt.使电气化；使通电；使带电10wire n电线；金属线 vt.接通电源；将连接到wiring n电线线路；线路系统wireless n无线 adj.无线的11detect vt.发现；查明
4、detective n侦探；警探12relevant adj.有关的；有意义的irrelevant adj.无关紧要的；不相关的13fantasy n幻想；想象fantastic adj.极好的；了不起的；怪诞的；富于想象的14innovation n创新，创造innovative adj.创新的15security n保护措施；安全工作secure adj.安全的；安心的 vt.获得；拴牢重点词组1In the future在将来2Switch off/on 关/开(电灯、电器)3Happen to sb 遭到；遭遇4Lead to 导致；造成5Remote control 遥控器；遥控6A
5、n energyefficient mode 节能模式7Daily routine 日常生活8Respond to 回复；对作出反应9In addition 除此之外10Early on 在初期、早先11Provide sb with sth 给某人提供某物12Catch fire 着火13In this sense (in.sense) 从这种(某种)意义14Benefit from 从中受益15Go sightseeing 去观光重点句型1will be doing将来进行时However，in the not-too-distant future，we will be living in
6、 smart homes that will lock the door for us when we are away and remember to switch off the TV when we forget.然而，在不久的将来，我们将生活在智能家居中，当我们不在时，它们会为我们锁门，当我们忘记时，它们会记得给我们关上电视。2the instant 引导时间状语从句Your lights will come on the instant you enter the door along with your favourite music or TV programmes，and yo
7、u will find your dinner already prepared for you.当你伴随着你最喜欢的音乐或电视节目进门时，电灯就会亮起来，而且你会发现晚餐已经为你准备好了。3what引导宾语从句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.所有的控制都会对语音指令做出反应，所以如果你想改变你的日常工作，你只要大声说出你想要的，家庭系统就
8、会服从。4as well 也Smart toilets will be keeping constant track of your health as well.智能马桶也会持续记录你的健康状况。5It takes (sb./sth.) some time to do sth.花费某人/某物多少时间做某事Nevertheless，it will take some years before most new homes begin to use this new technology.然而，要让大多数新家庭开始使用这项新技术还需要几年的时间。知识精讲知识点01 原文呈现SMART HOMES
9、 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 nottoodistant future，we will be living in smart hom
10、es that will lock the door for us when we are away and remember to switch off the TV when we forget【1】These smart homes will keep us secure，save us energy，and provide a more comfortable environment to live in.【1】这是一个复合句。主句使用了将来进行时，表示将来正在进行的动作。that引导的定语从句修饰先行词smart homes，该从句的主干为that will lock the doo
11、r for us and remember to switch off the TV；定语从句中又包含两个由when引导的时间状语从句。Intelligent ControlsToday，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 jus
12、t about everything in our home.The future home will use integrated sensors to tell when you leave home each morning，and then go into an energyefficient 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 pref
13、erences，so everything will be ready for you when you get home each evening.Your lights will 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【2】All controls will respond to voice commands，so if you want to c
14、hange your routine，you just say aloud what you want and the home system will obey.【2】本句为and连接的并列复合句。第一个分句中，the instant you enter the door为the instant引导的时间状语从句，the instant表示“一就”。Regular Health ChecksIn addition，your smart home will be monitoring your health for you every day.Your bed，for example，will
15、 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 send a warning to your phone.It will also give you suggestions on a healthier diet and how to sleep better.Smart toilets will be keeping constant track of your healt
16、h as well.They can warn you early on if there is something abnormal or if you have a critical illness，such as cancer，and potentially save your life.No 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
17、the electrical 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.This smart technology is not a fantasy.Many of these new innovations are already available and being used i
18、n 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.课文译文智能房屋让生活更简单你忘记过锁你家的门吗？或者，你忘记过关闭电视或电脑吗？这些事情经常发生在我们身上，浪费资源，有时还会带来一些问题。然而，在不远的将来，我们将生活在智能房屋中，当我们不在(家)时，智能房屋会为我们锁上门，当我们忘记关掉电视时，智能房屋会
19、记得关掉它。这些智能房屋将确保我们的安全，为我们节省能源，并提供一个更舒适的居住环境。智能控制如今，我们得用开关控制电灯，用旋钮控制电器，用遥控器控制我们的电视和空调。在未来，我们每天都会使用先进技术对家中几乎所有东西进行自动化控制。未来的房屋将使用集成传感器来判断你每天早上什么时候离开家，然后自动进入节能模式。你不必再想着自己打开和关闭开关。你的(智能)房屋也会了解你的日常生活习惯和喜好，所以当你每天晚上到家时，一切都会为你准备好。你一进家门，灯就会亮起，还有你最喜欢的音乐或电视节目(会自动播放)，而且你会发现晚餐已为你准备好了。所有的控制都会响应语音命令，所以如果你想改变你的日常生活习惯，
20、你只需说出你想要的，房屋系统就会遵照执行。定期健康检查此外，你的智能房屋将每天监测你的健康状况。例如，你的床会记录你每晚的睡眠情况，也会检查你的体重。如果你开始出现睡眠或体重问题，它会向你的手机发送警告。它也会向你建议更健康的饮食以及如何睡得更好。智能卫生间也会持续跟踪你的健康状况。如果出现不正常的情况，或者你得了癌症之类的重病，它们会提前警告你，并有可能挽救你的生命。不再有灾难智能房屋将能防止事故造成的严重损失。例如，如果水管漏水或发生电线短路，你的智能房屋将会探测出来，并给你提供相关的信息。这样，你就能在你家被水淹没或着火之前解决问题。这种智能技术并非空想。很多这些新创新已经可用并正在一些
21、房屋中使用。从这个意义上说，今天的家已经运用了这些智能技术。然而，大多数新房屋还需要几年才能开始使用这项新技术。知识点2 persuade vt.劝说；说服；使相信；使信服For example，the phrase in my opinion tells us that the passage is likely meant to persuade.例如，“in my opinion”这个词组向我们表明这篇文章可能要说服(别人)。persuade sb to do sthpersuade sb into doing sth说服某人做某事persuade sb not to do sthper
22、suade sb out of doing sth 说服某人不要做某事persuade sb of sth 使某人相信某事persuade sb that. 使某人相信Hes so stubborn that I cant persuade him to change/into changing his mind.他如此顽固，以至于我不能说服他改变主意。He persuaded me of his honesty.He persuaded me that he was honest.他让我相信他是诚实的。名师提醒同义词convince vt.使相信；使信服联想词persuasion nU说服；
23、劝服persuasive adj.有说服力的；令人信服的易混辨析persuade和advise的用法区别persuade意为“说服”，强调结果；advise意为“建议；劝告”，对方不一定接受，强调动作。劝说但不一定说服的表达方式：advise sb to do sth或try to persuade sb to do sth。I advised my father to give up smoking，but I couldnt persuade him.我劝我爸爸戒烟，但是没能说服他。语境填词/同义句转换1.The other day，my husband tried to persuade
24、 me not (buy) a coat as he thought it was too long.However，the assistant tried hard to persuade me the good quality and fashionable style of it.Therefore，I couldnt help being persuaded buying it.2.I allowed myself to be persuaded into entering the competition.I allowed myself to (同义句)I allowed mysel
25、f to be persuaded the competition.(反义句)【答案】1.to buy，of ，into 2.be persuaded to enter the competition，out of entering/not to enter知识点3 switch vt.转换；交换 vi.& vt.(使)改变，转变 n开关；转换器；改变Or，have you ever forgotten to switch off the TV or computer？或者，你有过忘记关掉电视或电脑的经历吗？switch off/on关/开(电灯、机器等)switch over 改变；转换(电
26、视频道或电台)switch (from A) to B (从A)转换到Bturn on 打开turn off 关闭turn up 开大(声音)；出现；露面turn down 关小(声音)；拒绝This switch has decreased pollution in the countrys major lakes and reservoirs and made drinking water safer for people.(全国卷)这一转变减少了中国主要的湖泊和水库的污染，使人们的饮用水更加安全。Which switch do I press to turn it off?我要按下哪个开
27、关来把它关掉？She emptied both their cups and switched on the electric kettle.她倒空了他们的杯子，打开了电水壶。链接写作补全句子1.Lucy got home from work early.After changing clothes，she the light and came to the living room.Then she the TV and to Channel 10.露西早早下班回到家，换完衣服后，她关灯来到客厅。然后她打开电视，转到第10频道。【答案】1.switched off，switched it ov
28、er 知识点4 distant adj.遥远的；远处的；疏远的；心不在焉的；不同的However，in the nottoodistant future，we will 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.然而，在不远的将来，我们将生活在智能家居中，智能家居会在我们外出时为我们锁门，还会在我们忘记关电视时记得帮我们关掉电视。distant from.与距离远；与不同distance n.
29、距离；间距keep sb at a distance 与某人保持距离in the distance 在远方at/from a distance 从远处within walking distance 在步行的距离之内Staying home and keeping social distance(distant) is the most effective way to stop the spread of COVID19.待在家里和保持社交距离是阻止新型冠状病毒传播最有效的方法。Their life seemed utterly distant from his own.他们的生活与他自己的生
30、活似乎完全不同。I could enjoy the view of snowy mountains in the distance.我可以欣赏远处白雪皑皑的群山的风景。The picture looks beautiful at a distance.那幅画远看很美。补全句子1.The waterfall ，which is exactly 500 meters here，can be seen clearly.Its sound can be heard two miles.It looks even more beautiful 远处的那条瀑布可以看得很清楚，它离这里正好500米。从两英里
31、外就能听到它的声音。它从远处看更美。【答案】1.in the distance，distant from ，from a distance of， at a distance知识点5 secure adj.安全的；安心的；可靠的；牢固的 vt.保护；获得These smart homes will keep us secure，save us energy，and provide a more comfortable environment to live in.这些智能家居将保证我们的安全，为我们节约能源并提供更加舒适的居住环境。(1)be secure from/against无的危险be
32、/feel secure about 不为担忧(2)security n. 安全，安全性(3)securely adv. 安全地；安心地insecure adj. 不安全的；不稳定的；不牢靠的We need to deal with the insecure nature of our telecom networks.(2019北京卷)我们需要解决电信网络的不安全性质的问题。We must secure the benefits of freedom for ourselves and our children.我们必须保护我们自己和孩子们的自由权益。We all know how impo
33、rtant environment is to our (secure)我们都知道环境对我们的安全是多么重要。He locked the heavy door (secure) and kept the key in his pocket.他把笨重的大门锁紧，将钥匙放在口袋里。补全句子He at the law school through efforts.他通过努力在法学院取得了一个职位。Nowadays has become a major concern for the government.如今，食品安全已成为政府重点关注的问题。【答案】3.security4.securely5. s
34、ecured a position for himself ，food security知识点6 preference n爱好；偏爱Your home will also learn your daily routine and preferences，so everything will be ready for you when you get home each evening.你的家也会了解你的日常生活和偏好，所以当你每天晚上回到家时，一切都会为你准备就绪。(1)in preference to而不是preference for sb/sth 更喜欢某人/某物；偏爱某人/某物give
35、(a) preference to. 给以优惠/优待(2)prefer vt. 更喜欢prefer A to B 比起B更喜欢Aprefer doing sth 更喜欢做某事prefer to do A rather than (to) do B 宁愿做A，而不愿做Bprefer sb to do sth 宁愿某人做某事A teacher shouldnt show a preference for any one of his pupils.老师不应对任何一个学生有所偏爱。I prefer you to start early.我更希望你早点出发。I prefer the red dress
36、 to the green one because it fits me better.比起那条绿裙子，我更喜欢那条红色的，因为它更适合我。I prefer (read) books rather than watch TV in my spare time.在空闲时间，我宁愿读书也不愿看电视。链接写作用preference的相关短语补全句子As for diet，Monica chooses vegetables and fruit any kind of meat.The company will graduates of this famous university.【答案】4.to r
37、ead5.in preference to6.give preference to知识点7 instant n瞬间；片刻 adj.立即的；速食的；速溶的Your lights will 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.你一进门，灯就会亮起来，伴随着你最喜欢的音乐或电视节目，你会发现晚餐已经为你准备好了。the instant (that)一就(
38、引导时间状语从句)at that (very) instant (恰好)在那时in an instant 立刻；马上for an instant 瞬间；刹那间The instant I saw him I knew he was the man the police were looking for.我一看到他就知道他就是警察在找的人。I will be back in an instant.我立刻就回来。Just at that instant I thought he was going to refuse.就在那一瞬间我以为他会拒绝。I will tell Tom the good ne
39、ws (instant) I see him.我一看到Tom就会把这个好消息告诉他。链接写作一句多译她一停止问问题，我就起身走出了房间。 she stopped asking questions，I got up and went out of the room. she stopped asking questions，I got up and went out of the room.【答案】4.instantly5.The instant，Instantly 知识点8 command v命令；控制 n(给人或动物的)命令；指令；(尤指对语言的)掌握All controls will re
40、spond to voice commands，so if you want to change your routine，you just say aloud what you want and the home system will obey.所有的控件都会对语音指令作出反应，所以如果你想改变你的生活常规，只要你大声说出你想做什么，智能住宅系统就会遵从。(1)have a good command of掌握；精通(尤指语言)be in command of 掌握；控制at sbs command 听某人支配under sbs command 由某人指挥(2)command sb to d
41、o sth 命令某人做某事command that.(should) do sth 命令I have a good command of English and have been to the USA twice.(浙江卷)我英语掌握得很好，而且去过两次美国。He commanded his men to retreat at once.He commanded that his men (should) retreat at once.他命令手下立刻撤退。For the first time in years，she felt in command of her life.多少年来第一次，
42、她觉得生活掌握在自己的手里。He sent a force of Marines to Harpers Ferry，under the command of Army Colonel Robert ELee.他派遣一支海军向哈珀斯镇进发，这支海军由罗伯特E.李上校指挥。名师提醒command that后接宾语从句的时候，从句谓语动词用(should)动词原形的形式，should可以省略。这类常用词还有：一个坚持insist两个命令order/command三个建议suggest/advise/propose四个要求ask/require/request/demand链接写作补全句子/一句多译H
43、is mother work hard to learn a certain number of vocabularies.Now he has had a good of French.So he the admiration of his friends.为了掌握一定的词汇量他妈妈命令他要努力学习。现在他已经精通法语，因此也博得了他朋友的赞赏。他命令郑和尽可能地远行。 . .【答案】manded him to，command ，commands 6.He commanded Zheng He to travel as far as he possibly could，He commande
44、d that Zheng He should travel as far as he possibly could知识点9 warning n警告；警示；先兆If you start to have sleep or weight problems，it will send a warning to your phone.如果你开始有睡眠或体重问题，它会向你的手机发送警告。warn vi.& vt.警告；告诫；提醒注意(可能发生的事)；使警惕warn (sb) of sth 警告(某人)某事warn sb about/against sth/sb 告诫某人提防某事/某人warn sb agai
45、nst doing sth 告诫某人不要做某事warn sb (not/never) to do sth 警告/提醒某人(不)要做某事warn sb that. 提醒/告诫某人How did Moore react to her dads warning？摩尔对她父亲的警告有何反应？I just wanted to get more information for my report to warn more girls never to be fooled (fool)我只是想为我的报告收集更多信息，来警告更多的女孩不要被人愚弄。He has been warned of danger of driving after drinking wine.他已被提醒过酒后开车危险。When I had my first baby，friends warned me that child
