1、Learning about language 预习课件预习课件 Unit 2 Looking into the Future efficient adj 有效的；高效的有效的；高效的 教材原句教材原句 .go into an energy-efficient mode. 要点必记要点必记 effective, efficient 这两个形容词均有有效的之意。 effective : 侧重产生实际的效果、效力或具有取得预期效果的能力。 efficient : 侧重指积极有效，效率高，效果好。指人时，强调其能干、熟练的 技巧。 核心词汇核心词汇 mode n. 模式；方式；风格模式；方式；风格
2、教材原句教材原句 go into an energy-efficient mode 词义辨析词义辨析 manner, method, way, mode, means, approach 这些名词均含方法，方式之意。 manner : 多指行动的特殊方式或独特的方法。 method : 指有系统、有条理地办事或解决问题的方法。 way : 普通用词，可指一般的方法，也可指特殊的方式或方法。 mode : 书面用词，常指因个人爱好或传统习俗等因素而遵循的方法。 means : 指为达到某种目的或目标而采用的方法、手段或途径。 approach : 指从事某事的特别方法、途径。 preferenc
3、e n. 偏爱；优先权；偏爱的事物偏爱；优先权；偏爱的事物 教材原句教材原句 your home will also learn your preferences and routine 要点必记要点必记 1. have a preference for 对有偏爱；相比更喜欢： She has a preference for blue. 她特别喜欢蓝色。 A polar bear has a preference for cold weather. 北极熊喜欢寒冷的天气。 2. prefer doing to doing； prefer to do rather than do; would
4、 like to do rather than instant 教材原句教材原句 your lights will come on the instant you enter the door adj. 1.立即的，目前的 The show won instant critical acclaim. 这部作品立即获得了评论家的赞赏。 2.即食的 In many parts of the country, supplies of basic necessities from gasoline to instant noodles dwindled. 在国内很多地方，汽油和方便面等生活必需品的供应
5、减少。 3.紧急的，紧迫的，迫切的 Its a matter of instant importance. 这是一件紧急的事情。 n. 1.瞬间，立即，顷刻，片刻C For an instant, Catherine was tempted to flee. 有那么一会儿，凯瑟琳很想逃跑。 2.速食食品，即溶饮料 We live in a world of instant. 我们生活在一个速食的世界。 command v. 命令；控制；掌管；掌握命令；控制；掌管；掌握 n. 命令，指挥；司令部，指挥部；命令，指挥；司令部，指挥部；计算机计算机指令；控制力指令；控制力 教材原句教材原句 All
6、controls will respond to voice command. 要点必记要点必记 n. take command of 掌管 in command of 掌管 in the command of 在的掌管下 have a good command of 。掌握的好 1. He has a good command of French. 他的法文很好。 2. The army is under the kings direct command. 军队由国王直接统帅。 v. command that+ (should) do 1. The general commanded tha
7、t we should attack at once. 将军命令我们立即发起进攻。 2. The pirate chief commanded that the prisoners (should) be shot. 海盗首领下令将俘虏枪杀。 it is possible that 教材原句教材原句 It is possible that this technological fantasy will come true. 句式讲解句式讲解 it is +adj (important, natural, necessary,) +that. it is +n. (a pity, )+that
8、it is +done (said, reported, believed,)+that 核心句式核心句式: : Unit 2 Looking into the future Learning about language 1Master the key words in this unit. Words: automatic; integrate; efficient; mode; routine; preference2 Phrases: remote control; air conditioner3 Goals Look and discuss What are your predic
9、tions about future? Lead in Learn 1. Write as many correct pairs of verb + noun phrases as possible. Verbs： detect, integrate, leak, switch on/off, monitor, cure, have, become, issue, encourage, repair, reject Nouns： a preference, routine, a warning, cancer, learning, the heater, air quality, potent
10、ial dangers, oil, innovation, the electrical wiring, fantasies EXAMPLE detect potential dangers, have fantasies,. Learn 2. Complete the sentences with the adjectives in the box. abnormal automatic available constant critical efficient distant instant relevant secure 1. Big data will become much more
11、 _ in solving crimes in the future. 2. Many smart watches can provide _ fitness data, 3. It is possible that this technological fantasy will come true in the _ future. 4. After the accident, both drivers are in _ condition. 5. The fridge keeps food at a _ low temperature. relevant abnormal available
12、 distant instant Learn 6. The air conditioner works in _ mode. 7. It is important to make food and water _ to the survivors. 8. Houses with advanced appliances will keep us _ and healthy. 9. We find the German transport system to be one of the most _ in Europe. 10. The sensors can detect anything _
13、and automatically call someone to come and fix it. efficient automatic constantly critical secure Learn 1. Care will also be taken to combine the building and surrounding architecture together to form an effective system. (integrate) 2. We will probably benefit from remote-controlled houses. (potent
14、ially) 3. He insisted that everything in the smart home would be all right However, I could not help but feel anxious. (nevertheless) 4. It is a good habit to make certain that you know what is happening with your blood pressure. (keep track of) 5. The monitoring system sends out warnings as soon as
15、 the car begins to leak oil. (the instant) 3. Paraphrase the sentences using the words and phrases in brackets. Learn 4. Add more elements in the mind map to build up your vocabulary. Automatic efficient Words: automatic; integrate; efficient; mode; routine; preference Summary Phrases: remote control; air conditioner PhrasesWords 预习 Unit 2 Discover useful structures3 1Recite new words and phrases. 2 Write a passage about what the future will be like Homework Bye-bye!
