Unit 2 Looking into the future Reading and Thinking高中英语人教版（2019）选择性必修第一册.pptxVIP

Unit 2;Unit 2 LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE;To learn to describe a picture and express ideas about the information you get from the picture; To read and learn how smart homes make life easier; To express your opinions on advantages and disadvantages of smart homes.;1. What might the picture be about? 2. What are your predictions about the future?;Disadvantages high cost …;How do you understand the quote?;Before you read, discuss these questions in groups.;2. What do you think a “smart” house can do that other houses cannot?;3. What smart appliances are used in your family? 4. Do these smart appliances make your life easier? If so, how? 5. Imagine what your futuristic house is like and share it with your classmates.;Identify purpose and audience The types of phrases used in a passage help identify its purpose. For example, the phrase in my opinion tells us that the passage is likely meant to persuade. And a text that uses imperatives is likely meant to instruct. A passage’s content helps identify its audience. For example, a passage that gives tips on looking after pets would have pets owners as its audience.;Skim the text and answer these questions.;These smart homes will keep us secure, save our energy, and provide a more comfortable environment to live in.;No more disasters;Smart homes to make life easier;Read the text and fill in the table below.;doors ;Read the passage again and find out the answers to these questions.;;Go into an energy-efficient mode automatically.;;Detect problems with devices in the home, like a water pipe and the electrical wiring.;;Decide whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F). 1. People living in smart homes will not worry about whether they turn off the TV. ( ) 2. In the future, advanced technology will be used in few appliances. ( ) 3. You will change the home system by raising your voice. ( ) 4. The smart home will show the condition of your body. ( ) 5. The smart toilets will possib