Period 1 Reading A（同步课件+分层练习）英语沪外版2020选择性必修第一册

Unit 4 Future Living Period 1 Reading A high-rises connected residential blocks What will our future homes be like？ Home, sweet home! dome a round roof weather-proof solar-powered no housework to speak of water proof dust proof wind proof solar power/solar energy proof adj. Small groups of houses will nestle under gigantic glass domes by lush trees and shrubs. Tropical birds may flit across the roof-tops in the constant, computer-controlled warmth. flit v. to move lightly and quickly from one place to another constant adj. that does not change nest n. nestle v. to sit or lie down in a warm or soft place gigantic adj. extremely large It gets power from solar panels in the dome. Imagine a house heated and powered by the energy equivalent to just one gas ring ... gas ring energy-efficient butler the ultimate home computer the discreet electronic servant polite and careful the final and the most important the future home solar- powered ? no housework ? Find more features of the future home. weather-proof flexible electric socket attach v. join one thing to another convenient fun simulator flexible convenient fun Discussion Does the author sound positive or negative about the future home? Give your reasons. Tone refers to an author's use of words and writing style to convey his or her attitude towards a topic. What makes this passage interesting and easy to read? What is the tone of the text? Assignments Read the text three times. Pay attention to the pronunciation and intonation. Draw a mind map of the main features and the supporting details of the future home. $$ Unit 4 Reading A习题检测 一、完形填空 What’s the Outlook for 2035? When we think about the future of work, anxiety inevitably creeps in. However, you don’t have to be afraid because you are in the driver’s seat. By 2035, most organizations will not have large, company-sponsored 1 offices but instead will rent virtual meeting rooms for both full-time and contract employees to work and meet when they need to. Th