Unit 2 Looking into the Future Reading and Thinking 课件-2023-2024学年高中英语人教版（2019）选择性必修第一册

Reading and Thinking Exchange views on smart homes Look and discuss 1.What might the picture be about? 2.What are your predictions about the future? It might be about the relationship among the robot,human beings and the moon(the universe). In the future,high technology will become easily available,which will result in great changes to the societies. Leading-in 1.What does it mean when we say something such as a phone is “smart”? 2.What “smart” things/devices do you have/know? It means that it can make decisions on its own without a human telling it what to do, and that it can also learn how to do things itself. smart phone smart watch smart toilet robot cleaner smart car 3.What do you think a “smart” house can do that other houses cannot? Watch the video to find out some. Fast Reading 1.A reading tip:identity purpose and audience. The types of phrases used in a passage help identify its purpose. For example,the phrase in my opinion tells us the passage is likely to persuade.And a text that uses imperatives is likely meant to instruct. For example, a passage that gives tips on looking after pets would have pet owners as it’s audience. 2.Scan the text to make clear the structure. 01 02 03 04 05 Introduction Body Conclusion ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ Title Subtitle Subtitle Subtitle Deduction and Summary 总—分—总 1. What is the type of this text? A. A narration (记叙文) B. A popular science exposition (科普说明文) C. An argumentation (议论文) D. A science fiction story (科幻故事) 2. 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 Home owners with positive attitude towards the life to be improved by technology. 3.Skim the text and answer the questions. 3.What is the purpose of the passage? 4.Who is the intended reader? The purpose of the text is to introduce and get people excited about the idea of smart homes. Detailed Reading:read to learn tips 1.Read P