人教版（2019）高中英语选择性必修第一册 Unit2 Reading and Thinking 精品课件1.pptx

Unit 2 Reading and thinking 1.What is the type of this text?A. A narration (记叙文) B. A popular science exposition (科普说明文)C. An argumentation (议论文)D. A science fiction story (科幻故事)2.Who is the intended readers?The person who are interested in the advanced technology to make their lives easier. Skim the text and answer these questions.1. What’s the purpose of the text?The purpose of the text is to introduce and get people excited about the idea of smart。 homes.2. Who is the intended audience of the text?Home owners. ① ② ③④⑤Structure 12345for example:=para24315 Smart Homes to Make Life EasierThese smart homes will keep us secure, save us energy, and provide a more comfortable environment to live in.Intelligent ControlsRegular Health ChecksNo More DisastersThis smart technology is not a fantasy.TitleIntroductionExamplesConclusion Have you ever forgotten to lock the door of your house? Or, have you ever forgotten to switch off the TV or computer? 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 switch off the TV when we forget. These smart homes will keep us ______, ______us energy, and provide a more ____________ environment to live in.Para 1Q: What are the advantages of smart homes?securesave comfortable Have you ever forgotten to lock the door of your house? Or, have you ever forgotten to switch off the TV or computer? 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 switch 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 1Q: Why does the writer begin the paragraph with two questions?to attract readers'