Unit+2+Reading+and+Thinking+（ppt课件）-2023新人教版（2019）《高中英语》选择性必修第一册.pptx

1、 Unit 2 LOOKING INTO THE FUTUREReading and thinkingLead inThe 17th International Youth Smart Device Design CompetitionBeijing Oct.15-Nov.1,2022Award:2000www.smart 1)Use one adjective to describe his home.Lead inThe 17th International Competition for Smart Device Design 1.Where are smart devices need

2、ed?2.Watch a video about Zuckerbergs home and then use one adjective to describe his home.Activity1:watch a video and free talkPre-reading SMART HOMES TO MAKE LIFE EASIERIntelligent ControlsRegular Health ChecksNo More Disasters Activity2:make predictionsTip 1:Tip 1:Predict the main idea of the pass

3、age according to the title and subtitles.howhowbenefits,benefits,functionsfunctionswhatwhatwhywhyFast-readingActivity 1:Skim the text quickly and answer the following questions 1.What is the purpose of the text?2.Who is the intended audience of the text?3.What is the structure of the text?4.What is

4、the type of the text?To introduce smart homes Tip 2:Tip 2:identify purpose and audience according to the phrases and contentA popular science exposition(科普说明文)People who are interested in smart homesTitleIntroductionSubtitle 1Subtitle 2Subtitle 3ConclusionvCareful-readingActivity 2:Read paragraph 1

5、and answer the questions.1.Why does the author start the paragraph with two questions?2.What are the advantages of smart homes?To lead to the topicTo attract readers attentionThese smart homes will keep us secure,save us energy,and provide a more comfortable environment to live in.Careful-readingkno

6、bsswitchesremote controls1.With intelligent controls,what can we do in the future?In the future.We will be using every day for control of just about everything in our home.TodaycontrastActivity 3:Read paragraph 2 and answer the questions.2.How does the author develop this paragraph?advancedtechnolog

7、yautomaticCareful-reading2.How does the author develop this paragraph?In the future.We will using advanced technology every day for automatic control of just about everything in our home.go into an energy-efficient modelearn your daily routine and preferences.turn switches on and offplay music or TV

8、 programmesprepare dinnerrespond to voice commandsTopic sentenceExampleseverythingenergy-efficientintelligent automatically controlledready to enjoyCareful-readingRegular health checkIn addition,your smart home will be monitoring your health for you everyday.Your bed for example will.Smart toilet wi

9、ll.No more disastersSmart homes will be able to prevent serious damages from accidents.For example,if a water pipe,or if there is a short in.Topic sentenceExamples record your sleep warn your weight problems give suggestions on diets keep track of your healthTopic sentenceExamples detect the possibl

10、e problems provide the relevant informationYour health will be monitored Your home will be effectivelysecureGroup work:analyze the structure of para.3&4Careful-reading1.Whats the writers attitude towards smart homes according to the last paragraph?This smart technology is not a fantacy.Many of these

11、 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.positive,optimistic,hopeful,supportivesome years2.What might be some of the

12、disadvantages of smart homes?High-cost,energy-consuming,privacy issuesActivity 5:read para.5 and answer the questionsNeverthelessWhats the writers attitude towards smart homes according to the last paragraph?Post-readingSmart homesIntroduction:Supportive examplesConclusion:Intelligent controls Regul

13、ar health checks No more disasters energy-efficientautomatically controlledsecureintelligenteffectivelyready to enjoy This smart technology is not asecure,save energy,comfortablefantasyeasierWhats the writers attitude towards smart homes according to the last paragraph?Post-readingQ:Which home do yo

14、u prefer,the smart homes or the traditional ones?Give your reasons.Activity 8:Group discussion opinion+examples+conclusionBeijing 15 October,2022Award:2000The best way to predict the future is to create it.The best way to predict the future is to create it.Peter Drucker Peter DruckerRequirements:1.A name indicating the device2.A general introduction to the device3.Examples illustrating the device4.The benefits and new device can bring5.Draw a picture to illustrate more clearly and vividly