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

Unit 2 LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE Reading and Thinking: SMART HOMES TO MAKE LIFE EASIER Lead-in Do you know any “ ” things? SMART smart phone smart watch smart toilet robot cleaner smart car Can you imagine living in a smart home, what will your life look like? What do you think a “smart” house can do that other houses cannot? Watch the video to find out some. Smart homes to make life easier Learning Objectives By the end of this class, you will be able to...... figure out the structure and language features of the text. learn how smart homes make our life easier. exchange views on smart homes. Fast-reading 1．What is the purpose of the passage? A. To change the old houses. B. To decorate home with smart technology. C. To give a brief introduction about smart homes. 2. What is the type of this text? A. A narration B. A popular science exposition C. An argumentation D. A science fiction story 3. Who’s the intended audience? People who are interested in advanced technology. (科普说明文) 4.Scan the text to make clear the structure. ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ Title Subtitle Subtitle Subtitle 01 02 03 04 05 Introduction Body Conclusion Deduction and Summary 总—分—总 Read for main ideas and details Para.1 Have you ever forgotten to lock the door of your house? Or, have you ever forgotten to switch off the TV or computers? These kinds of things happen to us all the time, waste resources, and can sometimes lead to problems. However, in the not-too-distant future, we will be living in smart homes that will lock the door for us when we are away and remember to switch off the TV when we forget. These smart homes will keep us secure, save us energy, and provide a more comfortable environment to live in. 1. Why does the writer start with two questions? To attract readers’interest; to introduce the topic. 2. What are bad results of forgetting to lock the door or switch off the TV or computers？ 3. What are the advantages of smart homes? save us