Unit 2 Looking into the Future Reading and Thinking 课件-2026-2027学年高中英语人教版（2019）选择性必修第一册

Unit 2 Looking into the Future Reading and Thinking Smart Homes To Make Life Easier Lead- in 01 Read for structure 02 Read for details 03 Read for thinking 04 Learning Procedures summary 05 Smart Homes To Make Life Easier What smart devices can you see in the video? Smart Speaker Smart Phone Smart Watch Smart Sweeper Smart TV Lead-in Read for structure Read for details Read for thinking Smart Phone Smart Speaker Smart Watch Smart Sweeper Smart TV Lead-in Read for structure Read for details Read for thinking Smart Watch Smart Phone Smart Speaker Smart Sweeper Smart TV Lead-in Read for structure Read for details Read for thinking Smart Sweeper Smart Phone Smart Speaker Smart Watch Smart TV Lead-in Read for structure Read for details Read for thinking Smart TV Smart Phone Smart Speaker Smart Watch Smart Sweeper Lead-in Read for structure Read for details Read for thinking Learning Objectives By the end of this class, you will be able to : Identify the structure and analyze how smart homes make life easier. Foster the ability of critical thinking on the advantages and disadvantages of smart homes through cooperation. Cultivate an attitude of innovation and embracing technological development in the future. Activity 1: Skim for the genre and the intended audience. title subtitles 1. What’s the genre of this article? A. A narration. B. An argumentation. C. A science exposition. D. A novel. 2. Who is the intended audience of this text? A. People interested in advanced technology. B. Teenagers. C. English teachers. D. Scientists. Tip：Read the title and subtitles to identify genre and audience. Lead-in Read for structure Read for details Read for thinking Smart homes will bring us safe, energy-saving and comfortable life in the future. Smart homes will prevent serious damage from accidents. Smart homes will monitor your health and offer advice. Intelligent controls in the home system. Despite the advancement of smart homes, it will take time before they become reality. Activity 2: Skim for the main idea of each paragraph and the structure Para.1 Para.2 Para.3 Para.4 Para.5 Lead-in Read for structure Read for details Read for thinking B. Smart homes will prevent serious damage from accidents. C. Smart homes will monitor your health and offer advice. D. Intelligent controls in the home system. Activity 2: Skim for the main idea of each paragraph and the structure A. Smart homes will bring us safe, energy-saving and comfortable life in the future. Introduction of smart homes Intelligent Controls Regular Health Checks No more Disasters E. Despite the advancement of smart homes, it will take time before they become reality. Body part (Main functions) The situation of smart homes Para.1 Para.4 Para.3 Para.2 Para.5 Lead-in Read for structure Read for details Read for thinking Activity 3: Read Para. 1 and answer the following questions 1. Why does the author start the paragraph with two questions? To arouse readers’ interest or attention and introduce the topic. 2. What are the advantages of smart homes mentioned in this paragraph? Keep us secure; Save us energy; Provide a more comfortable environment to live in. Lead-in Read for structure Read for details Read for thinking Activity 4: Read Para. 2-4 and complete the tasks Lead-in Read for structure Read for details Read for thinking Body part (Main functions) Read Para. 2 and fill in the blanks switches for lights knobs for appliances remote controls for TVs and air conditioners use _______________ learn your ___________ and __________ All controls will respond to _______________ advanced technology daily routine preferences voice commands Manual control __________ control Automatic contrast Today In the future Lead-in Read for structure Read for details Read for thinking Read Para. 3 and fill in the blanks Devices Functions Benefit Bed Toilet record how well you________ every night check your_____________ send a to you if you have problems keep constant _______ of your health warn you early on if there is something _________ or if you have a ________illness. sleep body weight warning abnormal critical make your health _________ Monitorable track Lead-in Read for structure Read for details Read for thinking Devices Functions Benefit Read Para. 4 and complete the table electrical wiring problems relevant information accidents detect provide prevent Secure water pipe Lead-in Read for structure Read for details Read for thinking 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. Activity 5: Read Para. 5 and answer the question What’s the author’s attitude to smart homes? A. Objective B. Negative C. Positive D. Uncertain In this sense, the home of tomorrow is already the home of today. Lead-in Read for structure Read for details Read for thinking Activity 6: decorate the home with smart devices Lead-in Read for structure Read for details Read for thinking Is this the perfect home ? Lead-in Read for structure Read for details Read for thinking Four roles: Finder Advantage speaker Disadvantage speaker Reporter Lead-in Read for structure Read for details Read for thinking Activity 7: Group Discussion Talk about the advantages and disadvantages of the smart home devices. Future homes Smart beds Smart toilets Example: Group members A(finder): Find the sentences and underline the key words in the text. B(Advantage speaker): It helps us__________. It is convenient. C(Disadvantage speaker): However, it has some problems. It may__. D(Reporter): From what we find, the ________ can__________, which brings us convenience. However, it also has risks, such as__________. To sum up, one coin has two sides. Smart products are just tools. We should use them wisely. Lead-in Read for structure Read for details Read for thinking Activity 7: Group Discussion Future homes Smart beds Smart toilets Example: Smart Homes Use technology wisely. Summary The functions of smart homes The introduction of smart homes The situations of smart homes 1.7.2013 Smart Homes课文思维导图PPT版。左栏From the Text包含4个卡片：Daily Problems、Smart Home Functions、Health Monitoring、Safety & Future。右栏Our Lesson Plan包含4个教学步骤：Watch and List、Learn Phrases、Read for Details、Think and Discuss。底部点题Use technology wisely。 ‹#› Homework 1. Read the passage again. 2. Design your own smart device, then write a passage to introduce it. (include the advantages and disadvantages and use the sentence patterns we learned today. ) $