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?
n. 适宜,便利,便利设施,方便的时间,舒适