1、UNIT 2LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE语篇类型1.说明文:SMART HOMES TO MAKE LIFE EASIER。2.议论文:欢迎或者拒绝未来的变化。3.其他类型:图片、音频、视频等语言知识主题词汇家庭生活:switchknobapplianceautomaticsensormoderoutineelectricalwiringwirenanobotartificialswitch off/onremote controlair conditionerdaily routineartificial intelligence论述观点:warningcriticalre
2、levantneverthelesspredictpredictionforecastopposehenceadvocateemphasisresistresistancein this sense(in.sense)文学作品:phrasestructureparagraphessayaccuratefantasy人物描写:preferenceobeypersuadecommandabnormalcancerdetectavailableoccupationdeceasedabsenceruralcareerlibrariankeep in touch(with.)描述事物:efficient
3、distantsecureremoteintegratedintegrateinstantconstantpotentialpotentiallyleakinnovationsecuritycrimecombinecloneceaseluxuryprospectsignpostearly oncatch fire语言知识语法将来进行时语篇观点表达类文章的语篇结构和语言特色语用做出预测:I think/believe/predict that in the future.My prediction is that.By 2030,we will.In the(distant)future the
4、re will.I can imagine/forecast.I doubt/dont think that.One challenge will be.We will have the opportunity to.We will be doing.We are going to.文化知识1.了解未来智能家居给生活带来的便捷,认识到科技的力量。2.对未来变化做出合理的预测,畅想未来的美好语言技能1.能够在听力语篇中抓取表示预测的时态和句子结构,获取主要信息。2.能够根据文体和语言特点判断文章的目标读者和写作目的。3.能够运用表示预测的语言功能项目谈论未来的工作和生活。4.能够运用正反两方面的
5、观点和论据写一篇讨论未来科技发展利弊的议论文。5.能够在看前根据标题、介绍文字及图片预测视频内容学习策略1.利用题目有效预测听力内容或篇章主要内容。2.在语境中学习词汇和语法Section Reading and Thinking(1).在括号里写出黑体单词在句中的含义1.I think it important to memorise words and phrases().2.She worked as a librarian before switching()to a journalist.3.Im willing to go to work in a remote()village
6、after I graduate from university.4.The general commanded()that the soldiers make an attack on the enemy.5.Pedestrians should obey()traffic rules and not cross the road at a red light.6.In many countries,packets of cigarettes come with a government health warning()attached to them.7.You can write any
7、thing relevant()so long as its interesting and informative.8.I would be very grateful if you could send me more information about the post available().9.When he first arrived in the US,he was an instant()hit among basketball fans nationwide.10.With these changes,peoples work has been made more effic
8、ient().答案：1.词组 2.转换 3.偏远的 4.命令 5.遵守6.警告 7.有关的 8.可获得的 9.立即的 10.效率高的.根据汉语提示补全短语1.switch 关/开(电灯、机器等)2.control 遥控器;遥控3.air 空调机;空调设备4.daily 日常生活5.fire着火6.this sense 从这种意义上来讲7.respond 对做出反应8.addition另外;此外9.keep track 了解的动态;与保持联系10.prevent sb/sth sth 阻止某人/某物做某事答案：1.off/on2.remote3.conditioner4.routine5.cat
9、ch6.in7.to8.in9.of10.(from)doing.根据句意及汉语提示写出正确单词1.Can you show me a case where this _(短语)is often misused by Chinese students,Mr.Brown?2.I attempted to _(说服)him to change his mind,but failed at the first attempt.3.What we know is that every parent wants a _(可靠的)future for his or her children.4.Its j
10、ust a _(常规的)medical examination,nothing to worry about.5.The great drawback to living on a main road is the _(不断的)noise.6.The fighting has stopped,but the situation is still _(严重的).7.Sea water was _(渗漏)into the batteries which powered the electric motors.8.What you said was true.It was,_(不过;然而),a li
11、ttle unkind.9.We must encourage _(创新)if the company is to remain competitive.10.Being examined twice a year,whether it is a car,a bus or a truck,is the rule that every driver must _(遵守)in this city.答案：1.phrase2.persuade3.secure4.routine5.constant6.critical7.leaking8.nevertheless9.innovation10.obey.完
12、成句子并背诵1.或者你曾经忘记过关掉电视或电脑吗?Or,have you ever forgotten to _ _the TV or computer?2.你一进家门,灯就会亮起,还有你最喜欢的音乐或电视节目(会自动播放),而且你会发现晚餐已为你准备好了。Your lights will _ _ _ _you enter the door along with your favourite music or TV programmes,and you will find your dinner already prepared for you.3.智能马桶也会持续了解你的健康状况。Smart
13、 toilets will be _ _ _ _your health as well.4.如果有不正常的情况,或者你有严重的疾病,比如癌症,它们可以在初期警告你,并可能挽救你的生命。They can warn you _ _if there is something abnormal or if you have a critical illness,such as cancer,and potentially save your life.5.这样,你就能在你的家被淹或着火之前解决这个问题。This way,you will be able to fix the problem befor
14、e your home becomes flooded or _ _.6.从这个意义上说,明天的家已经是今天的家了。_ _ _,the home of tomorrow is already the home of today.答案：1.switch e on the instant3.keeping constant track of4.early on5.catches fire6.In this senseStep 1:1.Look at the title“SMART HOMES TO MAKE LIFE EASIER”.Can you guess what the text is a
15、bout?_2.Why does the writer use the two questions at the beginning of the text?_It is about smart homes in the future.To draw the readers attention to the topic.识别写作意图和读者对象1.识别写作意图:作者一般不直接陈述自己的意图,而是通过文章所提供的事实,客观地使读者信服某种想法或观点。判断文章的写作意图时一定要对文章主题有正确的把握;阅读时务必找准文章的主旨句,准确归纳文章主题。此外,文中的短语类型也能帮助我们识别写作意图。2.识别
16、读者对象:识别读者对象要求我们要具备一定的常识,这样才能把文章的内容与自己具备的常识结合起来做出准确推断。比如我们要对报纸、杂志、网络、小说、童话、广告、说明书、旅游指南、药品说明、操作指南等有基本的了解,这样才能根据文章的特点对号入座,选出最佳答案。Step 2:Read the text and fill in the table.SMART HOMES TO MAKE LIFE EASIERIntelligent ControlsToday:We use 1.for our lights,knobs for our appliances,and 2.controls for our TV
17、s and air conditioners.In the future:We will be using advanced technology for 3.control of just about everything in our home.Your home will learn your daily routine and preferences.Regular Health ChecksBed:Your bed will 4.how well you sleep every night and 5.your body weight and it will send a 6.to
18、your phone if you start to have sleep or weight problems.Smart toilets:They will keep constant 7.of your health.No More DisastersSmart homes:They will prevent serious damage from 8.答案：1.switches2.remote3.automatic4.record5.check6.warning7.track8.accidentsStep 3:Read the text again and choose the bes
19、t answers.1.What is the main idea of paragraph 1?A.What benefits these smart homes will bring us.B.We often forget to lock the door and switch off the TV or computer.C.In the not-too-distant future,we will be living in smart homes that will lock the door for us when we are away.D.What will happen to
20、 our homes in the near future?答案：1.A2.What will all controls in smart homes respond to?A.Switches.B.Knobs.C.Voice commands.D.Remote controls.3.What does the word“monitoring”in paragraph 3 mean?A.Secretly listening to other peoples telephone calls.B.A child who has been chosen to help a teacher in so
21、me way in class.C.A television or part of a computer with a screen.D.Carefully watching and checking a situation in order to see how it changes over a period of time.答案：2.C3.D4.What could be inferred from paragraph 4?A.Accidents can be prevented in smart homes.B.The new technology is not available f
22、or most new homes at the moment.C.Smart homes will detect a short in the electrical wiring and fix it.D.Smart homes will provide you with all the information you need.答案：4.BReading and Thinking(2)1.persuade【观察思考】For example,the phrase in my opinion tells us that the passage is likely meant to persua
23、de.(教材第14页)例如,短语in my opinion告诉我们,这篇文章可能是为了说服。I have persuaded him to make good use of his spare time to read more books.=I have persuaded him into making good use of his spare time to read more books.我已经说服了他好好利用空闲时间多读些书。The doctor wanted to persuade him not to smoke,but he didnt listen.=The doctor
24、wanted to persuade him out of smoking,but he didnt listen.医生想劝他不要抽烟,但他不听。He has persuaded me of its truth.他已经使我相信这是真的。Our headteacher persuaded us that he was right.我们的校长使我们相信他是对的。【探究总结】(1)persuade vt.劝说;说服;使相信persuade sb sth=persuade sb doing sth 说服某人做某事persuade sb sth=persuade sb sth 说服某人不要做某事pers
25、uade sb sth 使某人相信某事persuade sb.使某人相信某事(2)persuasion n.说服;劝说persuasive adj.有说服力的答案：(1)to do;intonot to do;out of doing ofthat【应用实践】(1)单句语法填空。The man was so stubborn that no one could persuade him _(do)so.I must find a way to persuade her into(leave)that house.(2)完成句子。None of us could _ _ _ _ _(说服他不做)
26、that.答案：(1)to doleaving (2)persuade him out of doing/persuade him not to do2.switch【观察思考】Or,have you ever forgotten to switch off the TV or computer?(教材第14页)或者你曾经忘记过关掉电视或电脑吗?Switch on the recorder,please.I want to listen to some songs.请打开录音机,我想听几首歌。I dont like to watch this.Theres a better programme
27、 than this on CCTV 6.Please switch over.我不喜欢看这个。中央六台有比这更好看的节目。请换频道吧。He was tired of teaching and as a result,switched to writing novels.他厌倦了教学,结果改行写小说了。【探究总结】(1)switch vt.转换;交换 vi.&vt.(使)改变;转变switch 关上(电灯、电视等);断掉(电源)switch 把开关打开,接通switch 换频道;换台switch.变换/转移到(2)switch n.开关;转换器;改变make a switch进行改变答案：of
28、fonover to【应用实践】单句语法填空。I dont like this movie.Lets switch another.He switched the light as there was no one in the room.After the boy entered the house,he switched the TV and decided to watch the TV play.答案：tooffon3.instant【观察思考】Your lights will come on the instant you enter the door along with your
29、 favourite music or TV programmes,and you will find your dinner already prepared for you.(教材第14页)你一进家门,灯就会亮起,还有你最喜欢的音乐或电视节目(会自动播放),而且你会发现晚餐已为你准备好了。Ill be back in an instant.我马上就回来。He stood for an instant with his hand still raised.他仍举着手站了一会儿。Her voice is instantly recognisable.她的声音一下子就能听出来。【探究总结】(1)
30、instant n.瞬间;片刻 adj.立即的;速食的;速溶的 instant 一 就in an instant 立刻;马上 an instant 一会儿;一时(2)instantly adv.立即;马上thefor【应用实践】(1)单句语法填空。Wait a moment.Ill be with you an instant.I recognised him instant I saw him.(2)句型转换。Fortunately somebody who happened to be passing by called the fire department as soon as the
31、 fire broke out.Fortunately somebody who happened to be passing by called the fire department the fire broke out.答案：(1)inthe(2)the mand【观察思考】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.(教材第14页)所有的控制都
32、会响应语音指令,所以如果你想改变你的惯例,你只要大声说出你想要什么,家庭系统就会服从。Im at your commandwhat would you like me to do?我听从你的吩咐你要我做什么?The army is under the kings command.军队由国王统率。He felt fully in command of the situation.他觉得完全控制了局面。Nobody can take command of the situation where everything is in a mess.没有人能够控制这混乱的局面。The police com
33、manded that all the people present(should)stay still on the square.=The police commanded all the people present to stay still on the square.警察命令所有在场的人待在广场上别动。【探究总结】(1)command n.指令;命令;控制;掌握 sbs command 听从某人支配/吩咐 ones command=under the command of sb 由某人指挥be command of 掌握;控制take command 控制have a comman
34、d of.了解/掌握(2)command vt.命令;控制command sb sth 命令某人做某事command that.命令做答案：(1)atunderinof(2)to do(should)do【应用实践】(1)单句语法填空。Because of his years of hard work,he has good command of French now.She is in command our class at present.aof(2)一句多译。警察命令那个小偷上交他所偷的东西。The policeman commanded the thief _ _in what he
35、 had stolen.The policeman commanded that the thief _ _ in what he had stolen.答案：to hand;should hand5.catch fire观察思考】This way,you will be able to fix the problem before your home becomes flooded or catches fire.(教材第15页)这样,你就能在你的家被淹或着火之前解决这个问题。The whole house was on fire within minutes.几分钟内,整幢房子都烧了起来。
36、I believe the house was deliberately set fire to.我认为有人蓄意放火烧这栋房子。Put out the fire before going to bed.睡觉之前先熄掉火。【探究总结】(1)fire 着火(动作)(2)be fire 着火(状态)(3)set fire(=set.on fire)放火(焚烧);激起;使激愤(4)put the fire 扑灭火【应用实践】选择填空(catch fire/set fire to/put out the fire)。The man in black was about to the house when
37、 the police came.答案：(1)catch(2)on(3)to(4)outset fire toHe with a piece of wet carpet.The driver got out of the car directly it.答案：put out the firecaught fire6.available【观察思考】Many of these new innovations are already available and being used in some homes.(教材第15页)许多这样的创新已经可利用,并正在一些家庭中使用。I would have
38、gone to my cousins birthday party last night,but I was not available.昨天晚上我本想去参加堂兄的生日聚会,但我没空。All the teaching equipment is available to students.学生们可以使用所有的教学设备。【探究总结】(1)available adj._ _常见搭配:be available _sb 可被某人获得/利用的be available for 可供之用答案：(1)可获得的;可利用的;可购得的(人)有空的(2)to【应用实践】单句语法填空。The room is not available the conference.My bicycle is not available you because it is being repaired.答案：forto
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