内容正文:
Unit 2 Looking into the Future
Reading and Thinking
学习目标
1. 掌握本节生词、短语及句型的表达与运用。
2. 通过课堂练习,对课文内容有更深入的了解。
知识运用
1. command
词性:____________ 意思:_____________
be in command (of) 掌握;控制;指挥
take/have command of 控制;掌握;开始指挥
under sb's command = under the command of sb 由某人指挥
have (a) good command of…=have (a) good knowledge of
熟练掌握……;精通……
command sb to do sth 命令某人做某事
command that sb (should) do sth 命令某人做某事
练习:They are commanded ____________ (finish) their tasks as soon as possible.
2. switch
词性:____________ 意思:_____________
switch with… 与……调班;与……交换
switch over (to) 转换(频道);转变(方法、产品等)
switch (…) from … to… (将……)从……转换到……
练习:The physiology he majored in was switched ______ physics.
3. instant
词性:____________ 意思:_____________
the instant(that)一……就……(相当于连词)
for an instant 一瞬间(指动作持续的时间)
in an instant 立即,马上(指动作不久将发生)
instant coffee 速溶咖啡
instant noodles 方便面
练习:我马上就回来。
______________________
4. in this sense
词性:____________ 意思:_____________
in a sense 在某种意义上
in no sense 决不(位于句首时引起部分倒装)
make sense 讲得通,有意义
There is no sense in doing sth. 做某事是没有意义的。
练习:There is no sense in ________ (copy) others' work.
5. persuade
词性:____________ 意思:_____________
persuade sb to do sth. 说服某人做某事
persuade sb into doing sth. 说服某人做某事
persuade sb of sth. 使某人相信某事
练习:I finally persuaded her _________(commit) to the struggle for the equal rights.
阅读探究
1. Forgetting to lock the door can sometimes lead to problems.
A. Right.
B. Wrong.
C. Not mentioned.
2. In the future we will use advanced technology for automatic control of everything in our home.
A. Right.
B. Wrong.
C. Not mentioned.
3. In the future your smart home will monitor your health every day.
A. Right.
B. Wrong.
C. Not mentioned.
4. In the future smart homes will prevent serious damage from accidents.
A. Right.
B. Wrong.
C. Not mentioned.
5. In fact this smart technology is just a fantasy.
A. Right.
B. Wrong.
C. Not mentioned.
句型梳理
1.(教材P14)These smart homes will keep us secure, save us energy, and provide a more comfortable environment to live i