Unit 2 Reading and Thinking 课件-2020-2021学年高一下学期英语人教版（2019）选择性必修第一册

Unit 2 LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE The best way to predict the future is to create it. －Peter Drucker 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 now, in the future robots may view us as toys. In the future, high tech will become cheaper and more common throughout the world, which will result in great changes to society. A big advantage will be an increased ability to work from home for most companies around the world. A big disadvantage will be that with everyone connected 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 Reading and Thinking SMART HOMES TO MAKE LIFE EASIER Have you ever forgotten to lock the door of your house