1、Listening and TalkingListening and TalkingUnit 3 The Internet Lead-inWatch a video.Think about what the video is about.A promotion of 3D Transformation app.App is short for application software but is frequently used to mean mobile app(more specific)o r c o m p u t e r p r o g r a m (m o r e general
2、).Lead-inAfter watching the video,do you want to use the app?What advantages does it have?Develop kids potential and creativity Easy to use May be addicted Time consuming Do you have any good app to recommend to your classmates?Why?Lead-inTips:1.Name2.Type3.Function4.Why you like it1Laura and Xiao B
3、o are talking apps.Listen to their conversation and find out what apps they want.Listen and fill Xiao Bo is looking for a(n)_ app to help him get in shape.Laura would like an app for getting _ and another that will make her _ better.n.(type)adj.n.exerciserichgrades2 Listen again.Are the sentences tr
4、ue(T)or false(F)?Listen and chooseTRUEIf the statement agrees with the informationFALSEIf the statement contradicts the informationRephrase,paraphrase,summaryAffirmative sentence vs negative sentenceErroneous/inaccurate information Listen and choose1 Both of Xiao Bos apps keep track of the steps he
5、takes.Tips:Step 1 find key words for locating answerStep 2 predict possible importanceStep 3 follow the key words and listen the information carefully surrounding themStep 4 determine the sentence TRUE or FALSE Listen and choose1 Both of Xiao Bos apps keep track of the steps he takes.2 Xiao Bos seco
6、nd 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.FTFT1.(F)Both of Xiao Bos apps keep track of the steps he takes.Xiao Bo:Well,theres an app that counts every step you take during the day.Heres a
7、nother one.It keeps track of how much you exercise and what you eat.3.(F)Laura needs an app that will help her get discounts.Laura:I suppose thatd be good but I need an app that adds some oink to my piggy bank(存钱罐).I mean I want to add some money to my savings.Listen and choose3Listen once more and
8、tick the sentences you hear.Underline the words used to express predictions,guesses and beliefs.Listen and tickPrediction is stating what you think will or might happen in the future.Guess is based on guessing rather than on definite facts you know about something.Belief is an opinion you have about
9、 something that you think is true,whether you have facts or evidence to support it or not.Listen and tickPrediction,guesses,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 could save
10、 a little with this app._ I suppose there would be some problems,too._ I believe this app could help me get thinner.Language points predict (e.g.Nobody could predict the outcome.)be likely/expected to (e.g.The number of people using mobile phones to purchase goods is likely/expected to double bu the
11、 end of 2025.)will (e.g.More and more people will be participating in social network via their phones.)Language points imagine (e.g.I imagine shes his wife.)guess (e.g.I guess that the car has broken down.)perhaps/probably/possibly/It may be/maybe (e.g.Maybe there has been an accident.)Language poin
12、ts think (e.g.Do you think they will come?)believe (e.g.Police believe the man may be armed.)feel (e.g.We all felt that we were unlucky to lose.)reckon (e.g.I reckon Im going to get that job.)suppose (e.g.Price will go up,I suppose.)be under the impression (e.g.I was under the impression that the wo
13、rk had already been completed.)QuestionWe have gotten some recommendations about new apps from classmate,which one would you like to download?Express your predictions,guesses,and beliefs.QuestionI will try the education app called Bakclass because I believe this app could make my grade better and ha
14、ve a deeper understanding to my studying.Sample answerKey words1.discount/dskant/n.折扣 get/give/offer a discount 得到/抑郁/提供折扣 discount rate/price 折扣率/折扣价e.g.They were selling everything at a discount.他们销售的所有商品都打折。e.g.Theyre offering a 10%discount on all sofas this month.本月他们给沙发售价统统打九折。v./dskant/认为.不重要e
15、.g.We cannot discount the possibility of infection.我们不能低估传染的可能性。Key words2.account/kant/n.账户 have an account at/with a bank 在银行有账户 open/close an account 开户/消户e.g.I paid the cheque into my savings account.我把支票存入我的储蓄账户。e.g.She retired early on account of ill health.她体弱多病，所以提前退休。v.认为是.e.g.The event was
16、 accounted a success.人们认为这次活动是成功的。4Look at the descriptions of some apps.Then role-play the conversation.Which app do you think would be more popular or useful?Role-playTarget marketFunction or featureScenarios of usingRole-playB:My guess would be Hear It First because its both interesting and usefu
17、l.You could find out more about the stories you like and make sure that you dont miss anything important.I believe both the young and old would like it.Think about the two apps according to the THREE main aspects.functionTarget marketRole-playA:I imagine that TV Me would be more popular.Everyone wat
18、ches 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?Think about the two apps according to the THREE main aspects.Target marketfunctionRole-play4Look at the descriptions of some apps.Then role-play the conversati
19、on.Which app do you think would be more popular or useful?DiscussionBoth WeChat and QQ are popular social network apps.Which app do you think would be more popular or useful?DiscussionWeChatQQTarget marketfunctionadvertisementScenarios of usingDiscussionExpressing guesses and beliefs:I guess/imagine
20、.I think/believe/suppose/feel.Expressing reasons:because/in that/since/ason account ofDiscussionSample:I guess my favorite app is QQ on account of the variety of function.People can chat online,share important files,store pictures and other stuff.Its convenient enough,especially for students.HomeworkMake a presentation about your favorite app.Thanks!
