人教版(新教材)高中英语选修1Unit 2 Looking into the Future学案1：Reading and Thinking.docx

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1、Unit 2 Looking into the FutureReading and Thinking学习目标I .To learn about the convenience brought by smart homes in the future.2.To learn about (he discourse structure and language features of an exposition of popular science.3.To identify the purpose and the intended audience according to the content

2、 and linguisticfeatures.4.To express your opinions on the development of technology.课堂探究Part I Skim the text and answer these questions.I .Whal is the purpose of the text?2.Who is the intended audience of this text?Part II Analyse the discourse structure.SMART HOMES TO MAKE LIFE EASIERIntelligent Re

3、gular Health No MoreControlsChecksDisastersPara.5: This smart technology is not a fantasy.Part III Scan for details.Activity 1 Read Paragraph 1 and think over the questions.(1)Why docs the writer start the paragraph with two questions?What docs “These kinds of things refer to?(3)What will be a smart

4、 solution?(4)What,s the difference between ordinary homes and smart homes?Activity 2 Read Paragraph 2 to Paragraph 4 and fill in the table below.In (he future, what will smart homes do about.?doorsdinnersTVs, computersbedswater pipes, electric wirestoiletslights, favourite music, or TV programmesPar

5、t IV Analyse the writing techniquesI .What genre is the text? What are its features?2 .What writing techniques are used in this text?3 .Where can you find this kind of text?Part V Post-readingWork in groups. Discuss the questions.1.1 n what way is the home of tomorrow already the home of today?2.Wha

6、t might be some of the disadvantages of smart homes?Part VI在空白处填入I个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Have you ever forgotten (o lock the door of your house or switch off the TV? These kinds of things often happen to us, which can lead 1.problems. However, in the near future, we 2. (live) in smart homes that will loc

7、k the door and switch off the TV 3.(automatic). These smart homes will provide us with a 4. (comfortable) environment.Your home will learn your daily routine and 5.(preference), so everything will be ready for you when you gel home each evening. For example, lights will come on instantly you enter t

8、he door along with 6.(you) favourite music. All controls will respond to voice commands, so you just say 7.you want and the home system will obey. Besides, it will give you suggestions on a healthier diet and how 8.(sleep) better.This smart technology 9.(be) not a fantasy. Nevertheless, it will take

9、 some years 10. most new homes begin to use it.参*考*答*案Part I1 .The purpose of (he text is to introduce and get people excited about the idea of smart homes.2 .Home owners.Part II1 .General introduction to the advantages of smart homes2 .Gcncral statement3 .Supporting details4.ConclusionPart IIIActiv

10、ity 1(l)To introduce the topic.(2)These kinds of things refer to forgetting to lock the door or switch off the TV or computer.(3)A smart home.(4) Ordinary homeswaste resourceslead to problemsSmart homeskeep us securesave us energyprovide a more comfortable environmentActivity 2In the future, what wi

11、ll smart homes do about.?doorslock the door for us when we areawaydinnersprepare dinner fbr us in advanceTVs, computersswitch them off when wc forgetbedsrecord how well wc sleep every night and check our body weight;send a warning to ourphones and give us suggestions on a healthier diet and how to s

12、leep betterwater pipes, （electric wiresdetect the problems and provide uswith the relevant informationtoiletskeep constant track of our health and warn us early on if there is something wronglights, favouritemusic, or TVprogrammescome on the instant we enter the doorPart IV1. It is a popular science

13、 article.Features: A brief and eye-catching title; explaining general concepts in a simplified way; emphasising main events; using quotes, metaphors（比。俞），analogies（类比）（o explain difficult or abstract scientific concepts; listing data or numbers.2. By means of classification, examples and comparison.

14、3. It is usually presented in many forms, including books, magazine articles, web pages, etc. This text is more likely from a magazine.Part V1. Many of the new innovations are already used in some homes today. This is true especially fbr automatic controls of things such as lights and air conditione

15、rs.2. 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 fbr evil purposes.Part VI1. to 2. will be living 3. automatically 4. more comfortable 5. preferences 6. your 7. what 8. to sleep 9. is 10. before