Step by Step 3000 第3册 Unit8:Tomorrow's house(1)

Part 3. Tomorrow's house.
Keywords. home automation, convenience, security system, technological wonders, energy-efficient.
Vocabulary. gee-whiz, spa, coax, thermostat, intriguing, abound, floodlight, skylight, drapery, infrared.
A. Have a pre-listening discussion on the following three questions.
1. What is home automation? In your opinion, what are some of the things that could be examples of home automation?
2. What are some of the main interests in creating automated houses?
3. Can home automation offer benefits and lifestyle improvements for elderly and disabled people, imaging how?