Unit+2+Looking+into+the+Future+Reading+and+Thinking+课文预习 高中英语人教版（2019）选择性必修第一册.pptx

1.What kinds of modern conveniences are there at your homes?2.What kinds of devices do you expect to have in the future to make your home more convenient?“Smart”MultifunctionalIntelligent Automatic Smart Homes To Make Life EasierIn the future,what can smart homes do?First reading Second reading draw a mind-map to introduce smart homesadvanced devicesexamplesSmart Homes To Make Life EasierIn the future,what can smart homes do?secureenergy-savingmore comfortable intelligent Controlsautomatically control everythinguse integrated sensorsgo into an energy-efficient modelearn your daily rountine and preserences(e.g.)respond to voice commandsRegular health checkmonitor your healthBedrecord sleep check body weightsend warnings and offer suggestions.TolietKeep constant track of our healthwarn us save our livesNo more disastersprevent serious damage from accidentsDetect the problems and provide us with the relevant informationExample 1water pipes leakingExample 2a short in electric wires The home of tomorrow is aleady the home of today.Smart Homes To Make Life EasierThinking 1.Why does the author describe smart homes in these three aspects?2.Whats the authors attitude towards smart homes?How do you know that?Intelligent ControlsRegular Health ChecksNo More DisastersThinking Smart Homes To Make Life EasierThird reading 1.How does the author develop the whole passage?2.How does the author lead in the topic“smart homes”?3.How does the author develop each part?4.How does the author end the passage?Thinking 1.Whats the purpose of this text?2.Who is the intended audience of this text?3.How do you know that?Discussion1.Among all the advantages described in the text,which one do you like best?Why?2.Despite the convenience smart homes can bring to us,what might be some of the disadvantages of smart homes?“The best way to predict the future is to create it.”-Peter DruckerDesign your smarter home.1.What smart devices there are in your home;2.What their new functions are;3.What benefits the smart home can bringGroup work Group work 1.Draw a brief picture about your desgin and name it.2.Avoid the disadvantages you listed.3.Share your home with the class.4.Try to use what youve learned in the class.Desgin your own ideal smart homeThank you