UNIT 2 LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE-【正禾一本通】2025-2026学年高二英语选择性必修1同步课堂高效讲义教师用书（人教版）

Xiaohe stared at the artificial intelligence model she'd built, its sensors blinking in abnormal patterns.She had wired old appliances into a temporary lab in her room, dreaming of a career in tech.Her latest fantasy? A clone assistant to help forecast global crimes.But when her structure began to leak data, panic set in.“Switch to safety mode！” she commanded, her voice trembling.The machine ceased buzzing, yet critical errors remained.Nevertheless, Xiaohe refused to quit.She persuaded her teacher to review her essay on remote­controlled prospects, filled with phrases like “obey ethical codes” and “advocate for innovation.” Though her routine felt out of order, Xiaohe knew every paragraph of struggle brought her closer to shaping the future—one

electrical spark at a time.

Section Ⅰ　Reading and Thinking

Step One　Lead­in

Do you have any “smart” things? What are they?

Yes, I have.They are smart phone; smart bracelet; smart watch；smart speaker，etc.

Step Two　Read for the main idea

1．Read the passage and match the main idea with each paragraph.

Para.1 A.Smart homes will check people's health regularly.

Para.2 B.Smart homes will prevent serious damage from accidents．

Para.3 C.Intelligent controls in the home system.

Para.4 D.Smart technology will be used widely in the future.

Para.5 E.Smart homes will bring us safe, energy­saving and comfortable life in the future．

答案：Paras.1～5　ECABD

2．What does the passage mainly tell us?

The passage mainly tells us about smart homes in the future．

Step Three　Read for details

Ⅰ.Read Para.1 carefully and do the following exercises.

1．Why does the writer start the paragraph with two questions?

To arouse readers' interest.

2．What are the advantages of smart homes mentioned in this passage?

Keep us secure；Save us energy; Provide a more comfortable environment to live in.

Ⅱ.Read Para.2 carefully and do the following exercise.

With intelligent controls, what can we do in the future?

We will be using advanced technology every day for automatic control of just about everything in our home.

Ⅲ.Read Para.3 carefully and do the following exercise.

What health­related functions will smart homes have in the future?

Smart homes will monitor people's health every day.For example, the bed will record how well people sleep and check their body weight.It will send warnings and give suggestions on a healthier diet and better sleep.

Ⅳ.Read Para.5 carefully and do the following exercise．

What is the current status of smart home technology?

Many of these new innovations are already available and being used in some homes.Nevertheless, it will take some years before most new homes begin to use this new technology.

Step Four　Consolidation

Discuss the questions with your partners and present your answer to the class.

1．What might be some of the disadvantages of smart homes?

2．In what way is the home of tomorrow already the home of today?

Your presentation：

Setting up a smart home requires significant investment in advanced technology, including sensors, smart devices, and integrated systems.The cost of purchasing and installing these devices can be quite high, especially for those on a tight budget.The home of tomorrow is already the home of today in several ways, such as the widespread adoption of smart home technology like voice­activated assistants, automated lighting and climate control systems, and integrated security solutions.These innovations are becoming increasingly common, making modern homes more efficient, convenient, and connected.

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SMART HOMES TO MAKE LIFE EASIER

Have you ever forgotten to lock the door of your house？Or, have you ever forgotten to switch off the TV or computer？These kinds of things happen to us① all the time, waste resources, and can sometimes lead to problems.[1]However, in the not­too­distant ② future, we will be living in smart homes that will lock the door for us when we are away and remember to③ switch off④ the TV when we forget.These smart homes will keep us secure⑤，save us energy, and