Unit 2 Reading and Thinking 学案-2022-2023学年高二上学期英语人教版（2019）选择性必修第一册

Unit 2 Reading and thinking Task 1: 1. Skim the passage and fill in the blanks. Introduction: Advantages of smart homes · Keep us _________________ · Save us energy · Provide a more _______________ environment to live in Examples: · Intelligent Controls Using advanced technology for ________________ control of everything at home · Regular Health Checks _______________ your health · No More Disasters ________________ serious damage from accidents Conclusion: · Now: New innovations are available · Future: It will take some years before most new homes begin to use this new technology. 2. What is the text type of the passage? A. News report B. Film review C. Science fiction D. Expository writing Task 2: Choose the best answer 1) What’s the main idea of the text? A. Smart home will focus on people’s health issues. B. Smart home is a new but controversial technology. C. Smart home will make our life easier in many ways. D. Smart home will make human beings lazy. 2) When you live in a smart home, _______. A. you will be warned early on if you have a deadly illness B. you have to change your daily routine according to the command of the home system. C. you will not be forgetful any longer D. you will be protected from any disasters 3) What does the word “short” in the 4th paragraph mean? A. 短 B. 短路 C. 短缺 D. 短处 4) What does the author mean by saying “the home of tomorrow is already the home of today”? A. Most homes have been equipped with this new technology. B. Many new innovations are being used in most homes. C. The home of today is as perfect as the home of tomorrow. D. The new technology will be brought to use in most homes in the near future is already being used in some homes. 5) Where is the text likely to be taken from? A. A science magazine B. A research report C. A health magazine D. A book review I.Phrases 1忘记锁门了/ 记着去关掉电视 2.发生在我们身上 3.一直，总是 4.导致，通向 5.在将来 6.先进的技术 7集成传感器 8. 一种节省能源的模式 9.独自地 10.不再 11.考虑 思考 12.对...做出回应 13.而且，另外 1