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

Looking into the Future Unit2 Reading and Thinking 1 Learning objectives 1.figure out the structure the passage and identify the purpose and the intended readers. 2.get the main idea of each paragraph and know the influence and convenience brought by smart homes in the future. 3.express opinions on advantages and disadvantages of smart homes. 2 What“ ” do you know? Smart technology 2. Smart watch 4. Smart sweeping robot 3. Smart glasses 1. Smart Phone Step1:Lead-in 3 What“ ” do you know? Smart technology Smart air-conditioner 4 What“ ” do you know? Smart technology Smart lock 5 What“ ” do you know? Smart technology Smart curtain 6 If we combine them together… What do we call it? 7 If we combine them together… Smart Home 8 What is a“ ”？ Smart Home 9 What is a“ ”？ Smart Home What does it mean when we say that something such as a phone is “smart”? 1. be clever or intelligent Smart 2. Something has a “brain” like a human being. It can “think” and do what its owner commands to do. 10 Step2：Skimming for the genre and the structure. title subtitles 2. What’s the genre (体裁) of this article? A. A narration. (记叙文) B. An argumentation. (议论文) C. A science exposition. (科普说明文) D. A science fiction story. (科幻故事) 1 2 3 4 5 总 分 总 11 Step2：Read the title and the three subtitles, and answer： . 1.Where is the text likely to be taken from? A. A science magazine B. A research report C. A health magazine D. A book review 2.What is the purpose of the text? 3.Who is the intended audience? 12 Skim the text and answer these questions. 1.Where is the text likely to be taken from? A science magazine B. A research report C. A health magazine D. A book review 2.What is the purpose of the text? To give us a brief introduction about the future smart homes. 3. Who is the intended audience of this text? Common people who are interested in the advanced technology or smart homes. Step3：Read for features Identify purpose and audience The types of phrases used in a passage help identify its purpose. For example, the phrase in my opinion tells us that the passage is likely meant to persuade. And a text that uses imperatives is likely meant to instruct. A passage’s content helps identify its audience. For example, a passage that gives tips on looking after pets would have pets owners as its audience. 13 Smart homes will monitor your health and offer advice. Smart homes will prevent serious damage from accidents. Despite the advancement of smart homes, it will take time before they become reality. Intelligent controls in the home system. Smart homes will bring us safe, energy-saving and comfortable life in the future. Para.1 Para.2 Para.3 Para.4 Para.5 Para.5 Para.3 Para.2 Step4：Fast reading：Skimming for the main idea of each paragraph Intelligent Controls Smart Homes Regular Health Checks No more Disasters Structure Topic Body part (Main functions) Conclusion Introduction Para1: a brief introduction of smart homes Para5. The situation of smart homes Examples to support the points Step5. Figure out the structure of the passage Step6. Read the paragraphs carefully and answer the questions. Para. 1 2 3 1. Why does the writer start the paragraph with two questions? 2. How does paragragh 1 developed? 3. What are the advantages of smart homes mentioned in this passage? To arouse the readers’ interest. By contrast. Read paragraph 2 and think over the questions. 1.What makes all these automatic controls possible? Advanced technology 2.How does automatic control work? Examples? go into an energy-efficient mode learn your daily routine and preferences turn switches on and off play music or TV programmes prepare dinner respond to voice commands Intelligent controls make our home _________. energy-e_____ fficient i____________ ntelligent a___________ controlled utomatically r____ to enjoy eady Tip: Use sentence pattern to help with your report Useful sentence pattern: In smart homes, we have_____(devices). It can/will_____( functions). This way, they make our life _______(advantages). Devices（设备） Functions Advantages Read para 3 and para 4 to complete the tables toilets keep constant track of your health warn you early on healthier Devices Functions Advantages record how well you sleep check your body weight send a warning to your phone give you suggestions keep constant track of your health warn you early on healthier In smart homes, we have_____(devices) . It can/will______( functions). This way, they make our life _______(advantages). beds toilets Para 3 Regular Health Checks Devices Functions Advantages detect problems provide relevant information prevent accidents water pipes electrical wiring In smart homes, we have_____(devices). It can/will______( functions). This way, they make our life _______(advantages). Para 4 No More Disasters safer Read the conclusion and find out the writer's attitude towards smart homes. Para 5 Conclusion This smart technology is not a fantasy. Many of these new innovations are already available and being used in some homes. In this sense, the home of tomorrow is already the home of today. Nevertheless, it will take some years before most new homes begin to use this new technology. A. Doubtful. B. Supportive. C. Neutral. D. Opposed. Para 5 Conclusion Summary Smart Homes to Make Life Easier intelligent controls regular health check disaster prevention integrated sensors to switch mode prepare everything ready for you bed toliet record sleep quality check body weight advise healthy diet sned warnings on illness detect problems and provide information benefits provide security save energy provide comfortable environment technologically-intelligent user-friendly What might be some of the disadvantages of smart homes? If the system breaks down, you may find yourself locked out of the house or unable to turn on your TV. If hackers hack into your system, your personal information will be stolen for evil purposes. For older people, it will be difficult to operate the system. Post-reading Critical thinking Are there any preparations we can do for the coming age of intelligence? “The best way to predict the future is to create it.” —— Peter Drucker We need to work hard to embrace(拥抱) challenges and improve innovation(创新) 。 预测未来最好的方式是创造未来。 “Innovation is the primary force guiding development.” --President Xi Thank you 26 Lavf58.20.100 Bilibili VXCode Swarm Transcoder v0.6.29 08 2 Skim the text and answer these questions. 人民教育电子音像出版社 普通高中教科书 英语 选择性必修 第一册 2020 vocal 237050.42 $$