Unit 2 Looking into the Future Reading and Thinking 课件-2024-2025学年高中英语人教版（2019）选择性必修第一册

XB1U2 Looking into the Future Reading and Thinking Smart Homes to Make Life Easier 1 Can you name some smart devices in your life? What functions do they have? Smart phone Smart watch Smart speaker Lead in What does it mean when we say that something is “smart”? floor cleaning robot intelligent toilet Smart devices are already part of our daily life. With smart phone, With smart watch, we can So, what does it mean when we say that something is smart? This is the question we are going to figure out through today’s class. 2 1.What does it mean when we say that something is “smart”? 2.What do you think a “smart” house can do that other houses cannot? First think of the kinds of devices or technologies that a house might have, such as lights, heaters… Then brainstorm and think of ways that each of these can be hooked up（连接） to a computer or a cell phone so that it will behave in a smart way. Pre-reading It means that it can make decisions on its own without a human telling it what to do and learn how to do things itself. It is technologically-intelligent and user-friendly. 1. What is the text about? 2. What is the structure of the text? 3. What type of writing is it? 4. What’s the writing purpose? 5. Who are the target readers? The text is about what smart home is and the benefits that it can bring to our life. Introduction --- body --- conclusion Its target readers can be home owners who are interested in turning their homes smarter. It is an exposition. While-reading It intends to inform readers of smart homes. Scan the text and answer the following questions. 1. How does the writer develop paragraph 1? 2. What advantages do smart homes have? 3. Can you divide the para. 1 into 3 parts? problem solution By sharing similar experiences to attract attention and lead to the topic. advantages Read the introduction part and answer the questions. How does the writer develop these 3 paragraphs? Can you find a topic sentence for each paragraph? examples a topic sentence Read the body part quickly and answer the questions. Read para.2-4 in detail and fill in the form.   Things mentioned Benefits Features Intelligent controls       Regular health checks       No more disasters       Lights Music TV programs dinners Bed Toilets Water pipes Electrical wires Lights, music, TV will come on the instant you enter; prepare dinner Check sleep, weight and health problems; warn and give suggestions Detect problems and provide relevant information Responsive Adaptable Personal Sensitive Disaster-preventive 1. What’s the writer's attitude towards smart homes? 2. Why will it take “some years” to be popular? High cost Imperfect technology Leak of privacy People’s unwillingness to accept new technology … positive rational Positive but rational Read the conclusion part and answer the questions. (Possible answer) One disadvantage is that if there is a problem with the system, you may find yourself locked out of the house, or unable to turn your TV off or on. Security is another big concern, as strangers may be able to hack into the system to collect information about your life and use that for evil purposes. Post-reading Discussion What might be some of the disadvantages of smart homes? Complete the summary with the correct words . A smart home is one that ___________ computers into the structure of the building itself. In this way, many of the things that we now do ourselves will become ___________. For example, the smart home could control the air conditioning and lights so that you would no longer have to turn _________ on and off, making your home more energy-_________. The smart home could also ________ itself to make sure that everything is working as it should, and send you _________if there is a problem. Such smart homes could even be programmed to _______ your health problems, and then give you _________ advice as to the food you should eat or if you should see a doctor. So, in a sense, smart homes will lead us to living smarter lives. integrates automatic switches efficient monitor warnings detect relevant Summary If you can design a smart device for your home or classroom, what will you design? Please write about: the name of the device; a general introduction; examples illustrating its function; its benefits. (draw a picture if necessary) Assignment $$