Unit+2+Reading+and+Thinking+（ppt课件）-2022新人教版（2019）《高中英语》选择性必修第一册.pptx

1、Period 1 Reading and ThinkingSMART HOMES TO MAKE LIFE EASIERUnit 2 Looking into the FutureLead-inWhat is“Smart”?Something is smart means that it can without a human telling it what to do,and that it can also.highly automated and intelligent Whats the writing purpose?Who is the intended audience?ente

2、rtain?inform/introduce?describe?persuade?.to introduce and get people excited about the idea of smart homes.Everyone,especially the people who are interested in smart homes.a popular science article Prediction1.persuade vt.劝说;说服;使相信教材原句 For example,the phrase in my opinion tells us that the passage

3、is likely meant to persuade.(P14)同义句替换The passage is probably to make others _.We cant force someone to do what they dont want.The art of persuasion is to get them to want what you want.convinced1.persuade vt.劝说;说服语境巧练(1)When he retired three years ago,he persuaded his church music director _(take)h

4、im as a student.(2)Dont let yourself _(persuade)into buying things you dont want.(3)由于没有说服我父母,我没能上戏剧学校,而那才是我的兴趣所在。Not _ my parents,I failed to go to a drama school,where my interest laid.(4)They were persuaded_ my honesty.to takebe persuadedhaving persuadedofAnalyzing the StructureIntelligent Contro

5、lRegular Health ChecksNo More Disasters Para5.This smart technology is not a fantasy,but it will take some years.Smart homes to make life easierPara1:General introduction to the advantages of smart homeGeneral statementSupporting detailsConclusion Have you ever forgotten to lock the door of your hou

6、se?Or,have you ever forgotten to switch off the TV or computers?These kinds of things happen to us all the time,waste resources,and can sometimes lead to problems.However,in the not-too-distant future,we will be living in smart homes that will lock the door for us when we are away and remember to sw

7、itch off the TV when we forget.These smart homes will keep us secure,save us energy,and provide a more comfortable environment to live in.Para.1 1.Why does the writer start the paragraph with two questions?2.Is there a topic sentence in this paragraph?3.Why does the writer use“will be living”instead

8、 of“will live”?ReadingPara.1 1.Why does the writer start the paragraph with two questions?Reading2.Is there a topic sentence in this paragraph?To draw the readers attention or arouse the readers interest and introduce the topic.Yes,the sentence starting with“However”.The preceding sentences introduc

9、e a problem that leads to the topic sentence,and the following sentence gives more details.3.Why does the writer use“will be living”instead of“will live”?“will be living”is used to show something is to happen almost with certainty and it is also used to show peoples willingness or even eagerness to

10、accept the idea.2.switch v.转换;交换 vt.&vi.(使)改变;转变n.开关;转换器;改变教材原句 Or,have you ever forgotten to switch off the TV or computer?同义句替换Or,have you ever forgotten to _ off the TV or computer?语境巧练(1)按这个键就可以在屏幕上的文件之间进行切换。Click on this button to _ on screen.switch between documents from to(2)The government wo

11、uld encourage companies to switch _coal _ cleaner fuels.turn2.switch v.转换;交换 vt.&vi.(使)改变;转变n.开关;转换器;改变语境巧练(3)The nursery team switches the baby panda every few days _ his twin sister so that while one is being bottle-fed,the other is with mum.(2016 全国)(4)My brother always switches_ to the programme

12、s that he wants to watch.(5)He worked as a librarian before switching _ journalism.Thankfully,Ive learned to switch off and let it go over my head.withoverto不再想着，不再注意，失去兴趣（为不及物短语动词）3.distant adj.教材原句However,in the not-too-distant future,we will be living in smart homes that will lock the door for us

13、 when we are away and remember to switch off the TV when we forget.语境巧练(1)The time we spent together is now a distant memory.(2)Pat sounded very cold and distant on the phone.(3)I was about to go out when a distant relative came to visit me.(4)There was a distant look in her eyes;her mind was obviou

14、sly on something else.遥远的；远方的；疏远的；心不在焉的(4)远处的那条瀑布可以看得很清楚，它离这里正好500米。在两英里外就能听到它的声音。它从远处看更美。The waterfall _ _ _,which is exactly 500 meters _ _ here,can be seen clearly.Its sound can be heard _ _ _ _ two miles.It looks even more beautiful _ _ _.3.distant adj.遥远的；远方的；疏远的；心不在焉的 in the distancedistant fr

15、omat a distance offrom a distance4.secure adj.安全的；安心的；可靠的security checksecurity guardShe felt secure when she was with her family.We want a secure future for our children.n.security security camera4.secure vt.形容词动词化形容词动词化 (1)Worrying about commuity safety,I prefer to secure my house with new technol

16、ogy.(2013广东)(2)Next,cover the hole with the plastic sheet,securing the edges of the plastic with dirt and weighting the sheets down with a rock.(2017全国)Intelligent Controls Today,we have to use swithes for our lights,knobs for our appliances,and remote controls for our TVs and air conditioners.In th

17、e future,we will be using advanced technology every day for automatic control of just about everything in our home.The future home will use integrated sensors to tell when you leave home each morning,and then go into an energy-efficient mode all by itself.You will no longer have to think about turni

18、ng switches on and off yourself.Your home will also learn your daily routine and preferences,so everything will be ready for you when you get home each evening.Your lights will come on the instant you enter the door and along with your favourite music or TV programmes,and you will find your dinner a

19、lready prepared for you.All controls will respond to voice commands,so if you want to change your routine,you just say aloud what you want and the home system will obey.Para.2(1)Can you summerize the paragraph in one sentence?(2)What are the features of intelligent controls?What evidence can you fin

20、d in the text?Para.2(1)Can you summerize the paragraph in one sentence?ReadingAlmost everything in our home will be automatically controlled by smart technology in the future.Para.2 Reading(2)What are the features of intelligent controls?What evidence can you find in the text?popular,widely accepted

21、.every day for.about everything.popular,widely accepted.every day for.about everything.use integrated sensors.go into an energy-efficient node all by itself.learn your daily routine and preferences,.respond to your voice commands(a lot of functions).the instant.if you want to change your routine,you

22、 just.environment-friendlyunique and personal,be of amazing memorymultifunctionalresponsive,be of quick responseflexible,adaptable,changeablesensitiveRegular Health Checks In addition,your smart home will be monitoring your health for you every day.Your bed,for example,will record how well you sleep

23、 every night.It will also be checking your body weight.If you start to have sleep or weight problems,it will send a warning to your phone.It will also give you suggestions on a healthier diet and how to sleep better.Smart toilets will be keeping constant track of your health as well.They can warn yo

24、u early on if there is something abnormal or if you have a critical illness,such as cancer,and potentially save your life.No More Disasters Smart home will be able to prevent serious damage from accidents.For example,if a water pipe starts leaking,or if there is a short in the electrical wiring,your

25、 smart home will detect it and provide you with the relevant information.This way,you will be able to fix the problem before your home becomes flooded or catched fire.Para.3-4 How does the writer organise the information?A general introductionExamplesAdvantage5.integrated adj.各部分密切协调的;综合的教材原句 The fu

26、ture home will use integrated sensors to tell when you leave home each morning,and then go into an energy-efficient mode all by itself.语境巧练(1)The buildings _(integrate)with the landscape very well.(2)他们已经开始将前一天看到的比赛和团队合作融入他们的比赛中。They had begun to integrate the kinds of play and teamwork they had see

27、n the day before _ their game.are integratedinto/with6.preference n.爱好;偏爱教材原句 Your home will also learn your daily routine and preferences,so everything will be ready for you when you get home each evening.语境巧练(1)While selecting job applicants,we usually give _ _ those with some experience.(2)I woul

28、d usually choose living in a small town instead of living in a big city.I would usually choose living in a small town _ _ _ living in a big city.(3)他偏爱西方绘画。He _ _ _ _ western painting.preference toin preference tohas a preference for(1)Lucy prefer healthy food _ fast food.(2)Unlike fast food places,

29、fine dining shops prefer customers _(stay)longer and spend more.(3)Of all the colors,red is her _(prefer)one.(4)Prevention of a problem is always_(prefer)to trying to solve it.preferredpreferablebe preferable to比更可取/更合适（to为介词）toto stay7.the instant 一.就.教材原句 Your lights will come on the instant you e

30、nter the door along with your favourite music or TV programmes,and you will find your dinner already prepared for you.My wife phoned me to go back home at once_I arrived at the office._ _I arrived at the office,my wife phoned me to go back home at once._ _ _I arrived at the office,my wife phoned me

31、to go back home at once._ had I arrived at the office _my wife phoned me to go back home at once._ _had I arrived at the office_my wife phoned me to go back home at once.immediately/instantly/directlyThe instant/moment/minute/secondAs soon asHardly/Scarcely;whenNo sooner;than考点必记常用作连词的名词词组有:(1)the+瞬

32、间名词(2)the first time,the second time,last time,next time 等。The second time I saw her,she looked like an old woman.(3)each/every timeEvery/Each time I see him,he either wants to tell me his trouble or borrow some mand n.指令；命令；控制 vt.命令；控制教材原句 All controls will respond to voice commands.语境巧练(1)The capt

33、ain commanded the crew _(go)to the deck.(2)The general commanded that the army_(attack)at once.(3)I have _ _ _ _(精通)English and a lot of experience.to go(should)attackhave a good command of2021年八省联考Moreover,fully consider each option.It can be easy _(let)a particular school become a front-runner ear

34、ly on _ your decision-making process,and it may even become the winning choice but be sure to carefully evaluate every school _ has accepted you,since you had particular reasons for applying to each school.to letduring/in that This smart technology is not a fantasy.Many of these new innovations are

35、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.Para.5 How is this paragraph organised?Why will it still“take some years before.”?Para.5 How is t

36、his paragraph organised?It starts with a bold statement to catch the readers attention.After explaining the statement further,the paragraph ends with a cautionary note to say that there is still a long way to go.Why will it still“take some years before.”?High cost;Imperfect/Immature technology;Some

37、peoples unwillingness to accept advanced technology;Difficulty of transforming regular houses to smart houses;Risk of leaking privacy/personal information;Threat to replace humans in many fields.9.available adj.教材原句 Many of these new innovations are already available and being used in some homes.语境巧

38、练(1)（2020江苏）Many lessons are now available online,from which students can choose for free.(2)（天津高考）一want to see Mr.White.We have an appointment.-Im sorry,but he is no available at the moment,for the meeting hasnt ended.(3)He was asked about his availability to take part in the competition.可获得的，可购得的，

39、可找到的可获得的，可购得的，可找到的;（人）有空的（人）有空的9.avaliable adj.可获得的，可购得的，可找到的可获得的，可购得的，可找到的;（人）有空的（人）有空的语境巧练(1)That room is taken up so it is not available_the conference.(2)Jane was on holiday and was _(available)for interview.(3)In the 1940s,electricity was available _ people in almost all areas of that county.fo

40、runavailableto What attitude should we hold towards future smart technology?Post readingThough we should welcome smart technology,we should also be cautious about its possible disadvantages.So we should hold an open but cautious attitude towards them.Page 15 Ex.4 A smart home is one that _computers

41、into the structure of the building itself.In this way,many of the things that we now do ourselves will become _.For example,the smart home could control the air conditioning and lights so that you would no longer have to turn _ on and off,making your home more energy-_.The smart home could also _its

42、elf to make sure that everything is working as it should,and send you _if there is a problem.Such smart homes could even be programmed to _your health problems,and then give you_ advice as to the food you should eat or if you should see a doctor.So,in a sense,smart homes will lead us to living smart

43、er lives.integrates automaticswitches efficient monitorwarnings detect revelant Page 16 Ex.21.Big data will become much more _ 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 a

44、ccident,both drivers are in _ condition.5.The fridge keeps food at a _ low temperature.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

45、 most _ in Europe.10.The sensors can detect anything _ and automatically call someone to come and fix it.relevant distant constant efficientavailableautomaticsecure abnormal criticalinstant valuable and useful to people in their lives and work 有价值的；有意义的情况危急Page 16 Ex.31.Care will also be taken to co

46、mbine the building and surrounding architecture together to form an effective system.(integrate)语境巧练(1)(2020江苏卷)Technological innovations,combined _ good marketing,will promote the sales of these products.(2)(2018全国卷)The study of traditions should _(combine)with practice.Otherwise,the recreation of

47、traditions would be artificial and empty,he said.(3)In recent years an English word“infosphere”has appeared,_(combine)the sense of“information”and“atmosphere”.(4)His treatment was a _(combine)of surgery,radiation and drugs.(5)The girl combines intelligence and beauty./combined effortwith be combined

48、combiningcombinationWorkbook P68-691.1)cause 2)from far 3)appliance 4)greatly 5)difficult2.1)the instant 2)In addition 3)in this sense 4)potentially 5)keeps track of 6）Nevertheless 3.1)cease resisting changes 2）have kept in touch 3)all our suggestions had been rejected 4)integrate yourself into a so

49、ciety 5)oppose recording weight4.1)predictions 2)innovations 3)available 4)potential 5)integrate 6)remote 7)critical 8)prospect 2.keeping,hope,have given up,wanted,doing,be,be driving,will operate,try,not having,needing,findingThanks.THANKS.BUSINESS ANALYSIS REPORTWhat might be some of the disadvant

50、ages of smart homes?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 fo