1、R&SV2L&SLPRIOV1 Hi-tech equipment and gadgets Presentation of time verbs Discussing how you spend your time Listening to four people talking about whatthey do with their time Skimming short newspaper articles for relevant facts Discussing advantages and disadvantages of technologyObjectivesLesson 1
2、Time SaversR&SV2L&SLPRIOV1Time savers appliances,etc.,which can save the users time,such as those mentioned in the vocabulary part of the lesson.Related InformationR&SV2L&SLPRIOV1VirusIn computer technology,a virus is a programme that introduces itself into a system,altering or destroying the inform
3、ation stored in the system.Related InformationR&SV2L&SLPRIOV11.channel n.band of frequencies for broadcasting a particular set of radio or television programmese.g.We can get 80 channels on TV.Would you please switch the TV to Channel 6?Lexical PreparationR&SV2L&SLPRIOV12.console n.panel for the con
4、trols of electronic or mechanical equipment e.g.Do you see the railway signal control console?New communities will form for console players.Lexical PreparationR&SV2L&SLPRIOV13.convenient adj.handy;giving no trouble or difficulty e.g.This is quite convenient to use.It is not convenient for me to see
5、him now.Lexical PreparationR&SV2L&SLPRIOV14.digital adj.showing with binary numberse.g.Could you lend me your digital camera?I should like to have some digital photographs taken.Lexical PreparationR&SV2L&SLPRIOV15.document n.paper,etc.,giving information about sth.,or evidence or proof of sth.e.g.Th
6、is document carries his seal.He persuaded her to sign the document.Lexical PreparationR&SV2L&SLPRIOV16.frustrating adj.sad;discouraging e.g.Repeated failures are not frustrating to him.Something frustrating took place in the 1970s.Lexical PreparationR&SV2L&SLPRIOV17.gadget n.small useful device or a
7、ppliance e.g.A bottle opener is a convenient kitchen gadget.This new high-tech gadget is helpful in many ways.Lexical PreparationR&SV2L&SLPRIOV18.laptop n.portable computer small enough to use on the lape.g.With a laptop at hand,people can study anywhere they want.He took his laptop with him on the
8、trip,so he could see films anywhere.Lexical PreparationR&SV2L&SLPRIOV19.manual n.small handbook;book with practical instructions e.g.Use the gadget after reading the manual.A workshop manual gives diagrams and instructions for repairing your car.Lexical PreparationR&SV2L&SLPRIOV110.mobile(phone)n.ce
9、ll-phone;cellular telephone e.g.Never use a mobile in a gas station.On some trains,you cant even use your mobiles!Lexical PreparationR&SV2L&SLPRIOV111.native n.gifted/talented person e.g.He is really a hi-tech native.I shall have to ask a computer native to solve the problem.Lexical PreparationR&SV2
10、L&SLPRIOV112.satellite n.man-made equipment that orbits round the earth,etc.e.g.Our company engages in digital satellite receivers.Now space satellites are used to speed long-distance calls.Lexical PreparationR&SV2L&SLPRIOV1 13.software n.written programmes,procedures or rules stored in read/write m
11、emory for operating a computer system e.g.Software is the computer systems important part.The micro-computer systems software is divided into two broad kinds system software and application software.Lexical PreparationR&SV2L&SLPRIOV114.technology n.skill or technique to apply scientific knowledge to
12、 practical problemse.g.This paper introduces the main firewall technology.Software radio technology offers a very good solution to the problem.Lexical PreparationR&SV2L&SLPRIOV115.transfer v.move to another place;shift e.g.He has transferred the documents to a safe place.As the flood rose fast,the p
13、eople transferred their valuables to higher places.Lexical PreparationR&SV2L&SLPRIOV116.and stuff and so on;and the like;and sth.like that e.g.Well play some games and stuff.He has another e-mail box for business and stuff.Lexical PreparationR&SV2L&SLPRIOVfortable doingwith sth.be skillful in doing
14、sth.;be familiar with sth.e.g.He is quite comfortable repairing electronic gadgets.The lad is very comfortable with online games.Lexical PreparationR&SV2L&SLPRIOV118.loads of lots ofe.g.That is loads of work.They also have loads of Chinese restaurants as well as markets.Lexical PreparationR&SV2L&SLP
15、RIOV119.waste/spend on sth./in doing sth.use time/money,etc.for sth./to do sth.e.g.He wastes much time on cards.He spends an hour in listening English each day.Lexical PreparationR&SV2L&SLPRIOV11.Match the words below with pictures.Which gadgets do you own?MP3 playerlaptop games consoledigital camer
16、a DVD playerSatNav mobile phoneprinter flash drivemicrowave Vocabulary 1GadgetsR&SV2L&SLPRIOV1flash driveSatNavdigital cameragames consolemobile phoneprinterlaptopDVD playermicrowave MP3 playerVocabulary 1R&SV2L&SLPRIOV11.taking photographs or making short videos2.printing documents and photographs3
17、.cooking food quickly4.transferring files from computer to computer2.Match the gadgets to their uses.Then write sentences about the gadgets.People use MP3 players to listen to music.Vocabulary 1digital cameraprinterflash drivemicrowaveR&SV2L&SLPRIOV15.listening to music6.talking to people or sending
18、 text messages7.watching films8.getting directions to places9.working away from your desk10.playing gamesVocabulary 1MP3 playermobile phonegames consoleDVD playerlaptopSatNavR&SV2L&SLPRIOV11.How much time do you spend doing the following things each week?Is it a waste of time?Listening&Speaking1.sen
19、ding text messages2.playing computer games3.shopping online 4.chatting online5.watching satellite TV channels6.writing e-mails 7.surfing the net8.phoning friendsR&SV2L&SLPRIOV12.Four teenagers are talking about how technology wastes and saves their time.Listen and complete the table below.Listening&
20、SpeakingDarrenCharleneAbdulCristinaHow doeshe/she waste time?chatting onlineHow much time does he/she waste?1/2 an hour/dayWhich gadget helps him/her save time?at least an hour a daythee-mailplaying computer games2 hours a daythe mobilethe micro-wavetele-phoningover an hour/daythe Internettexting fr
21、iends9.1R&SV2L&SLPRIOV1 TranscriptDarren:I waste a lot of time chatting online.I usually do it at night before going to bed.You start chatting to somebody and before you know it an hours gone by.I guess I must waste at least an hour a day in the chat room,and its frustrating because you usually neve
22、r meet these people.But its fun.What really saves me a lot of time is the e-mail.It can be used for so many things.You dont need to write letters any more,and its a really quick way to exchange information.My mates even send me their homework to copy sometimes.9.1Listening&SpeakingR&SV2L&SLPRIOV1 Ch
23、arlene:I play a lot of computer games.It started as a way of killing time when I didnt have much to do,but now I find it impossible to stop playing them.I cant go out of the house without my Gameboythe bus journey to school is so boring without it.At the moment,Im into one called“Quake”,which is a b
24、it violent.My brother is always playing the football ones.Er,I must waste around two hours a day doing this.I save a lot of time with my mobile,though.But not textingthats really boringjust calling,I mean.Its so easy and convenient.You make one quick phone call,and you can meet up with someone.Liste
25、ning&SpeakingR&SV2L&SLPRIOV1 Abdul:Im a bit of a technophobe.I dont like computers,e-mail or the Internet too much,but somebody bought me a mobile as a present recently,and I really like it.I spend all day texting my friends.Its cheaper than calling,especially during the day,and people say its healt
26、hier,too.How much time do I waste,though?I suppose about half an hour every day doing that.As far as saving time,I think the microwave saves me the most.My mum leaves me the food ready,and all I need to do is to heat it up in a second its so convenient.Listening&SpeakingR&SV2L&SLPRIOV1 Cristina:I su
27、ppose the way I waste time is on the phone,yes but I dont mean a mobile,just the normal phone at home.I can spend hours talking to friends and family.Its just a way of relaxing.Some people say they hate the phone,but I get really lonely without it,I think.I must chat on the phone over an hour every
28、day.As for saving time,I think the Internet is good for that.I buy all my books for university on the net,and loads of other things,too you know,presents for people and stuff.Its much quicker than going to the shops.Listening&SpeakingR&SV2L&SLPRIOV11.Going by plane _ me a lot of time because the tra
29、in takes eight hours.2.The bus leaves in an hour.Lets _ some time at the book shop.Vocabulary 2saveskillTime verbsComplete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in the box below.kill run out of save spend wasteR&SV2L&SLPRIOV13.My exams start next week,so Ive got to _ time studying this we
30、ekend.4.You shouldnt _ time cleaning.You should hire someone to do it for you.5.Well have to stop there.Weve just _ time.Vocabulary 2spendwasterun out ofR&SV2L&SLPRIOV11.Look at the photos and the title of the article.What do you think its about?Reading&Speaking the title of the article:“Digital Nat
31、ives”.R&SV2L&SLPRIOV12.Read the article to check the answer to the question:What is a“digital native”?A“digital native”means someone usually a child who learns to use technology very quickly without referring to manuals,etc.Reading&SpeakingR&SV2L&SLPRIOV13.Read the article again,and say whether the
32、sentences below are true(T)or false(F).If false,explain why.1.David is a digital native.2.Marc Prensky is interested in teaching with technology.3.Digital natives are comfortable using laptops and flash drives.4.Many teachers think computer games are only for having fun or killing time.5.People read
33、 books and websites in the same way.TF(para.4)F(para.1)TTReading&SpeakingR&SV2L&SLPRIOV14.Discuss the questions below.1.Are you a digital native?2.Do you think that,in general,children know more about technology than adults?3.What are some advantages and disadvantages of kids knowing a lot about tec
34、hnology?4.Should teachers use more technology in class?Reading&SpeakingR&SV2L&SLPRIOV15.Translate the following sentences into English.1.教师们需要利用新技术来改变教学方法。(technology)Teachers need to change the way they teach by using new technology.2.他认为玩网络游戏太多会使孩子们不能 专心学习。(concentrate)He believes that playing onl
35、ine games too much makes children unable to concentrate on their study.Reading&SpeakingR&SV2L&SLPRIOV13.许多成年人都请孩子们教他们使用电子产品。(electronic gadget)A lot of grownups ask children to teach them to use electronic gadgets.4.她担心病毒会损坏计算机里的信息。(be worried about)She is worried about viruses which will damage the information in the computer.5.麦克有一部内置MP4播放器的手机。(built-in)Mike has a mobile phone with a built-in MP4 player.Reading&Speaking
