1、To read and talk about information technology.To listen and read for general understanding.To listen for specific information and understand words in context.To write a short paragraph about the apps you find useful and the problems you should be aware of.What is Information Technology?It is the stu
2、dy or use of electronic processes for gathering and storing information and making it available using computers.Use the questions to talk about information technology.How has it changed peoples daily life?In what way do you use it?Why do you use it?I often search for information for my project on th
3、e Internet.We will listen to a talk by a man and a woman,who are discussing the reasons,uses and effects/impacts of technology.Read the Text Builder.Text BuilderTalk about ita.I love exploring new technologies,because they _.b.I use apps to _ online.c.I also like chatting online.It _.Well,too much c
4、hatting online _.ReasonsUsesare so convenientbuy thingsEffects/Impactsmakes me feel less lonelytakes a lot of timeListen to the dialogue and complete it.Talk about information technology in small groups by using the sentence frames or your own words.If your classmates mention the point,tick it.Chat
5、with Communicate with/by Buy things Find information about Learn about new things like Uses are so convenient make life easier enable better communication provide convenience provide education provide information Reasons makes communication convenient makes me feel less lonely helps me develop new f
6、riendships enables people to communicate better makes us self-focused makes us live in an unreal world makes us addicted to it takes a lot of time does not encourage face-to-face communication Effects/ImpactsListen to another dialogue about different apps and complete the notes in the table.AppsReas
7、ons for useMusic appI listen to songs when _.It really helps me _Apps for the news_ with the news all day long._I use different avatars because they let me explore _._A bell rings to remind me that _.Get updateddifferent personalitiesAlarm Clockmy time is upGamesrelaxI cant sleep or feel nervousUse
8、the language you have learnt to talk about your recommendation of apps and reasons for recommendation.AppsReasons for recommendationapps to recommendbecauseThe First Industrial Revolution used water and steam power to mechanize production.The Second used electric power to create mass production.The
9、Third used electronics and information technology to automate production.-Klaus Martin SchwabTechnology is anything that wasnt around when you were born.-Alan Kay机械化机械化规模化规模化自动化自动化We are all now connected by the Internet,like neurons in a giant brain.-Stephen HawkingThe Internet is becoming the town
10、 square for the global village of tomorrow.-Bill GatesRead each quote and discuss the questions.Which is the third Industrial Revolution according to quotation by Klaus Martin Schwab?How has technology changed our lives?Talk about some examples.How does technology connect people all over the world?Which quote do you agree with most?Why?Write a short paragraph about the apps you find useful and the problems you should be aware of.
