1、Unit 3 The Internet Listening and Talking In this class, you will 1. practise listening for general information and detailed information of a conversation about choosing apps; 2. listen for specific sentences and identify the words to express predictions, guesses, and beliefs; 3. introduce an app by
2、 providing reasons. Learning objectives Warming-up What can you do with your smartphone? use a search engine stream movies and music write a blog post shop online chat online Warming-up What kinds of apps do you usually use? learning apps shopping apps exercise apps entertainment apps Listen to thei
3、r conversation and find out what apps they want. 1. Xiao Bo is looking for a(n) _ app to help him get in shape. 2. Laura would like an app for getting _ and another that will make her _ better. Listening keep fit exercise rich grades Read the sentences and underline the key words in each sentence. 1
4、. ( ) Both of Xiao Bos apps keep track of the steps he takes. 2. ( ) Xiao Bos second app can help him make a fitness plan. 3. ( ) Laura needs an app that will help her get discounts. 4. ( ) Laura needs an app that will add money to her bank account. Listening 了解的动态 折扣 账户 Listening The functions of t
5、he apps： keep track of the steps make a fitness plan help sb. get discounts add money to ones bank account Listen again and decide whether the sentences are true T or false F. 1. ( ) Both of Xiao Bos apps keep track of the steps he takes. 2. ( ) Xiao Bos second app can help him make a fitness plan.
6、3. ( ) Laura needs an app that will help her get discounts. 4. ( ) Laura needs an app that will add money to her bank account. Listening Listen again and decide whether the sentences are true T or false F. 1. ( ) Both of Xiao Bos apps keep track of the steps he takes. Listening F Listening Xiao Bo:
7、Well, theres an app that counts every step you take during the day. It might help me walk more, but I dont think itd be enough. Heres another one. It keeps track of how much you exercise and what you eat. It also helps you make a fitness plan. I imagine this app would help me get fit faster. Listen
8、again and decide whether the sentences are true T or false F. 2. ( ) Xiao Bos second app can help him make a fitness plan. Listening T Listening Xiao Bo: Well, theres an app that counts every step you take during the day. It might help me walk more, but I dont think itd be enough. Heres another one.
9、 It keeps track of how much you exercise and what you eat. It also helps you make a fitness plan. I imagine this app would help me get fit faster. Listen again and decide whether the sentences are true T or false F. 3. ( ) Laura needs an app that will help her get discounts. Listening Xiao Bo: Yes,
10、sure. Look at this one. It helps you find discounts and the best price for whatever youre looking for. Laura: I suppose thatd be good but I need an app that adds some oink to my piggy bank. F Xiao Bo: Oink to your piggy bank? What does that mean? Laura: Ha-ha, sorry! I mean I want to add some money
11、to my savings. Xiao Bo: Oh, I see, a piggy app Listening a piggy bank Listen again and decide whether the sentences are true T or false F. 4. ( ) Laura needs an app that will add money to her bank account. Listening T Listening Xiao Bo: Oh, I see, a piggy app. Ha-ha! How about this one? Every time y
12、ou pay for something with your phone, it puts a little money into a bank account, just a few yuanyou wouldnt miss it. I guess you could save a little with this app. Laura: Cool. Great idea! Im good at spending What does Xiao Bo think the two apps can help him do? Listening Xiao Bo: Well, theres an a
13、pp that counts every step you take during the day. It might help me walk more, but I dont think itd be enough. Heres another one. It keeps track of how much you exercise and what you eat. It also helps you make a fitness plan. I imagine this app would help me get fit faster. Underline the words used
14、 to express predictions, guesses and beliefs. Listening Listen once more and tick the sentences you hear. Listening Can you think of more words or phrases to express predictions, guesses, and beliefs? Post-listening Post-listening Modal verbs: * Completely or almost certain: must, couldnt, cant * Ex
15、pecting to be certain: should * Maybe certain / not certain might, may, could Other expressions: possibly probably perhaps maybe definitely be likely to Which app do you think would be more popular or useful? Talking Read the example conversation aloud. A: I imagine that TV Me would be more popular.
16、 Everyone watches TV and I think lots of people imagine themselves as actors in the TV shows, so putting the two together would be great. What do you think? Talking Read the example conversation aloud. B: My guess would be Hear It First because its both interesting and useful. You could find out mor
17、e about the stories you like and make sure that you dont miss anything important. I believe both the young and old would like it. Talking Talking Choose an app that you like and talk about the reasons why you prefer this app. What is the app? What is the function of it? What are the strengths? Homework Choose an app and introduce it to your partner, including its function and your reasons.
