1、英语24字整体教学Unit 3The InternetPeriod 5Listening and Talking学习目标1.To talk about different apps and the reasons for choosing an app.2.To identify words used to express predictions,guesses,and beliefs.3.To express your own ideas about popular or useful apps.课堂探究Background information about appsIn a short
2、space of time,apps have become an essential part of our everyday lives.The term is a shortening of the term“application software”.Apps are computer programmes designed especially for use on mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets.They are usually different from programmes for more traditional
3、 desktop or laptop computers,in the way they are presented and the way they respond to the user.Apps can be programmed to perform a wide range of tasks.New devices usually have certain apps already installed,such as for web browsing,but there are hundreds of thousands of other apps available for fre
4、e or for purchase from online stores accessible from ones device.Successful apps,such as games,can earn a lot of money for companies.Part First listeningLaura and Xiao Bo are talking about apps.Listen to the conversation and find out what apps they want.Xiao Bo is looking for a(n) app to help him ge
5、t in shape.Laura would like an app for getting and another that will make her better.Part Second listeningpiggy bank:a childs coin bank (often shaped like a pig) 小猪造型的存钱罐oink:used to represent the sound a pig makes (猪叫声)哼bank account:an arrangement that you have with a bank that allows you to keep y
6、our money there,to take out money,etc.银行账户Listen again and try to answer the following questions.1.What does “add some oink to my piggy bank” mean?2.Fill in the blanks.WhoXiao BoLauraWhich appAn exercise appAn app for getting richWhat are the apps used to do?It how much you exercise and what you eat
7、.It also helps you .This app would help you .It helps you for whatever youre looking for.Every time you pay for something with your phone,it into a bank account.You could with this app.Part Third listeningActivity 1Could you think about some modal verbs used to make a prediction?Activity 2Listen for
8、 the third time and tick the sentences you hear.Underline the words used to express predictions,guesses,and beliefs.Predictions,guesses,and beliefs It might help me walk more. My guess is that it wouldnt work. I imagine this app would help me get fit faster. I suppose that would be good. I guess you
9、 could save a little with this app. I suppose there would be some problems,too. I believe this app could help me get thinner.Part TalkingActivity 1Design a useful app.The questions below can help you.What is the name of the app?What is the app about?What do you use the app for?Who will be interested
10、 in the app?How to persuade others to use the app?Example:Hear It FirstThe name of my app is Hear It First.This app keeps you updated on all your favourite topics.You can also choose to receive updates on the news or even lessons that you are interested in.You get a message whenever there has been a
11、n update.Everyone who uses it will love it.Activity 2Present your ideas for an app to the class.Activity 3Rate others performance according to the evaluation form.Assessment itemRating of performanceAttractiveness of the activitiesExcellent () Good ()Average () Poor ()Significance of the appExcellen
12、t () Good ()Average () Poor ()Creativity of the ideaExcellent () Good ()Average () Poor ()Accuracy of the languageExcellent () Good ()Average () Poor ()Fluency of the presentationExcellent () Good ()Average () Poor ()核心素养专练Look up more information about your favourite app on the Internet and make a
13、poster for your app.参考答案Part exercise;rich;gradesPart 1.To add some money to my savings.2.Xiao Bo:keeps track of;make a fitness plan;get fit fasterLaura:find discounts and the best price;puts a little money;save a littlePart Activity 1Completely or almost certain:must,couldnt,cantExpecting to be cer
14、tain:shouldMaybe certain/not certain:might,may,couldActivity 2It might help me walk more.My guess is that it wouldnt work.I imagine this app would help me get fit faster.I suppose that would be good.I guess you could save a little with this app.I suppose there would be some problems,too.I believe th
15、is app could help me get thinner.Part TV MeThe name of my app is TV Me.TV Me lets you stream your favourite TV programmes and see your face on the screen together with the actors.It is convenient for you to find out more about the programmes you like and make sure that you dont miss anything important.Whats more,you can imagine yourself as actors in the TV shows,which is interesting.I believe both the young and the old would like it.- 3 -名师团队助你一臂之力
