Unit 2 Reading1 课件 -2022-2023学年高中英语牛津译林版（2020）选修第一册

Unit 2 Working the land P2 Reading Before Reading What did farmers in the past rely on for a good harvest? How do you think farmers could use technology to make their work easier? Farming is an ancient profession, so how do farmers keep up to date? P16 跟上时代 e.g. I tried to keep up to date. I want to know what's going on. 我想跟上时代，我要知道现在有怎样的变化。 What do you think the article talks about according to the title and the pictures? The article describes how precision farming methods are being used to bring great benefits. Now, let's read the article to explore more about precision farming! While Reading Read and finish the tasks as quickly as possible. Read the article and complete the chart below with the main idea of each paragraph. Task 1 P18 A1 Para. 1: The practice of farming is changing thanks to the development of precision farming. Main body Para. 2: ____________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ Para. 3: ____________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ Para. 4: ___________________________________________ __________________________________________________ Conclusion Para. 5: ___________________________________________ __________________________________________________ Modern technology has turned farming into a highly precise industry. Precision farming boasts a diverse range of application capabilities at different stages of food production. Precision farming can reach a much higher level with the application of artificial intelligence. Precision farming will become more effective and have an even greater impact on how we grow our food. Introduction Passage Structure Analysis Introduction Main body Conclusion Modern technology Application capabilities Artificial intelligence Check your answer. 1. What does precision farming aim to do? It aims to improve food production and conserve