TP8 Speaking

- Lead-in 5 min

Good evening, everyone!

We are now in the year of 2022.

Close your eyes, plz.

3 2 1 open your eyes

Now we are in 2052! 

Welcome to the future!

We are now living in a smart home!

What do you think a smart home will be like in 30 years?

You can think about the devices and services in the home.

I will put you in pairs. Talk with your partner in 3 min.

- Preparation for speaking 15 min

Okay, I gonna stop you. We are going to come back to this in a minute.

First of all, I'm going to introduce my future home to you. 

Before I do so, I've got some important words from my introduction. 

neural networking system

wireless

sensor

solar panel

Think about these words and guess what my home looks like. 2 min

MFP 3 min

neural networking system

What does a neural networking system look like? Is it connected or seperated? - connected

Does it communicate fast? - yes

wireless

Do you have a wireless device? - yes, like a cell phone

Do I have to plug a wireless device in? - no

sensor

Where can you find a sensor? - some digital devides

Can a sensor send signals? - yes

solar panel

Where do we usually find a solar panel in a house? - on the roof

In what climate do solar panels work efficiently? - on sunny days

-framework/format: a live listening 5 min

Okay, I am going to introduce my smart home to you.

During my introduction, pay attention to 

How do I organize my describtions?

How do I connect two independent clauses or sentences? 

How do I provide transition between ideas?

Welcome to my home of 2052! 

First of all, the technology starts at the front door. The face recognition technology will open the door automatically if the homeowners are back. Otherwise, it will compare the strangers' faces against a criminal database to ensure safety. 

Instead of a collection of electronic devices scattered all over the house, a "neural networking system" will connect appliances such as televisions, computers, entertainment and security systems.

Additionally, once inside, the entire walls, ceilings and floors will become interactive screens. All appliances in the living room are connected through wireless networking. Entertainment system creates lifelike sounds, images and experiences for a near 4D effect. 

What's more, shopping is made easier in the kitchen. The sensors in the cupboard tell me when stocks are getting low and send orders direct to shops. The kitchen's "brain" will also advise on recipes based on what's left in the fridge. 

Besides, family health is monitored constantly in the bedrooms. In fact, the bedding and clothes are made with smart fabrics that check temperature. Similarly, in the bathroom, lavatories will even analyse my waste for potential serious medical problems. 

Meanwhile, solar panels on the roof create power and store it for back-up resources. The green roof helps with insulation so both heating and cooling in the house become less expensive. Therefore, energy costs can be reduced. 

So, this is my home. What do you think? Do you like it?

-language focus – the text 5 min

Discuss these questions with your partner in 3 min.

How did I organize my describtions?

How did I connect two independent clauses or sentences? 

How did I provide transition between ideas?

https://blog.abaenglish.com/english-grammar-linking-adverbs-and-transition-words/

Yes, I used linking adverbs and transition words. 2 min

- Speaking task (in groups or pairs) – *or rehearsal 5 min

Look at the picture, describe my smart home with your partner in turn.

5 min. Off you go~

- *Speaking task repetition (with a different partner/group or a modified task)  15 min

-ideas: 

Design your own smart home individually in 5 min. 

You can make a drawing. Or you can write down some keywords.

There is no need to write sentence by sentence. 

For example, 

1 Bedroom Smart books interact with the house's 3D and virtual reality system, bringing to life whatever you're reading. E-commerce becomes f-commerce, as consumers can enjoy a tailored shopping experience based on Facebook "likes".

2 Bathroom Doctors will be able to give virtual medical checks. 

3 Office See-through electronics, screens, touch panels and tactile displays deliver three-dimensional holographic experiences. Contact lenses allow you to access infinite information resources.

Now describe your smart home to your partner. Try to keep your describtion smooth and organized. 10 min

- Feedback 5 min