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Unit 4 Future Living
Period 2 Vocabulary Focus
the future home
solar-powered
comfortable
fun
safe
weather-proof
nestle under gigantic glass domes
surrounded by lush trees and shrubs
tropical birds
solar panels
a tiny amount of energy equivalent to one gas ring
moving walls/party
simulators
adventures
constant computer-controlled
warmth
robots doing household chores
ultimate home computer
integrated laundry
a power wall in each room
filtered air with scented smell
weather-proof
voice recognition
discreet electronic servant overseeing security
green and smart
can be 4 into your home network and under your control. Most applications relate to lighting, temperature
When you are not home, some little doubts can start to crowd your mind. Did I turn the lights off? Did I set the 1 security alarm? Is the temperature indoors too low for my pet? With a smart home, you could quiet all these worries with a quick look at your smartphone or tablet. You could
integrated
connect the 2 electrical devices in your home so they can communicate with each other and with you. Of course, you will have the 3 ultimate control of all the smart devices at home. Almost any device in your home that uses electricity
electrical equipment electrical appliances electrical gadgets
control, home security, 5 household chores, and entertainment.
the ultimate goal
the ultimate aim
the ultimate decision
integrate A into/with B
Living in a smart home, you will definitely enjoy more leisure
time. Also, as takes over almost all
the housework, the old-fashioned tools such as
and steam irons will be gone. Much of this is due to the jaw-
dropping success of
computers.
smartphones computers
and tablet are
These ultra-portable
their 8 Internet
connections mean they can
everywhere, and
be
an electronic 6 servant
7 dusters
constant
designed to control numerous online devices from basement to 9 roof . The idea of a smart home may sound like something in 10 science fiction . H