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

【版本:人教 册别:选择性必修一】 Unit 2 LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE Reading and Thinking: Exchange views on smart homes Learning Objectives Find out the main idea of each paragraph and its supporting details Exchange views on smart homes Discuss and think critically Learn some words and expressions about smart homes 2 contents Pre-reading Language Points While-reading Homework Post-reading 3 Pre-reading 4 SMART You are a smart guy. technologically intelligent Do you have any “smart” things? What are they? smart closestool smartphone smartwatch smartbracelet smart TV What do you think the meaning a smart house? A smart home refers to a convenient home set up where appliances and devices can be automatically controlled remotely from anywhere with an Internet connection using a mobile or other networked devices. Smart houses will bring us: convenience safety interest / fun … make our life easier? Let’s learn a passage about it. (P14-15) While-reading 9 Title Introduction Subtitle Subtitle Subtitle Conclusion Skimming 1.What is the purpose of the passage? A. To sell integrated sensors. B. To change the old houses. C. To decorate home with smart technology. D. To give a brief introduction about smart homes. 2. What is the type of this text? A. A narration (记叙文) B. A popular science exposition (科技说明文) C. An argumentation (议论文) D. A science fiction story 10 Para 2: Intelligent controls Para 3: Regular health checks Para 4: No more disasters Para 5: The situation of smart home Smart homes: Benefits Para1: a brief introduction of smart homes Topic Introduction Benefits/Examples Conclusion 11 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 home