1、Unit 3The InternetListening and Talking Choose the best appAPP:It is an application,which is a piece of software designed to carry out a particular task.What is an“app”?shopping online chatting with others Watch movies keeping track of the steps we take making a fitness plan getting discounts adding
2、 money to our bank account studying whatever we want to learn 1.Can you predict what might be talked about?2.How can we decide which one could be the best app for us?What do we need to consider?The purpose of using this app.The function of the app.1.Xiao Bo is looking for a(n)_ app to help him get i
3、n shape.2.Laura would like an app for getting _ and another that will make her _ better.Laura and Xiao Bo are talking about apps.Listen to their conversation and find out what app they want.exerciserichgradesTips:1.Listen to the whole story,not word by word;2.Focus on words that give you hits.Read t
4、he listening text aloud.L:Hey Xiao Bo,whats up?X:Hi,Laura.Not much.Im trying to get in shape,so Im looking for an exercise app.L:Oh yeah?Found anything?X: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 k
5、eeps 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.L:I wish there were an app for getting rich.X:Ha-ha,well,there are apps for saving money.L:Really?X:Yes,sure.Look at this one.It helps you find discounts and the
6、 best price for whatever youre looking for.L:I suppose thatd be good but I need an app that adds some oink to my piggy bank.X:Oink to your piggy bank?What does that mean?L:Ha-ha,sorry!I mean I want to add some money to my savings.X:Oh,I see,a piggy app.Ha-ha!How about this one?Every time you pay for
7、 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.L:Cool.Great idea!Im good at spending.Now all I need is an app thatll make my grades better.X:Well,perhaps this app.1.()Both of Xiao Bos apps keep tr
8、ack 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.Listen again.Are the sentences Listen again.Are the sentences true(T)or true(T)or false(F)?false(F
9、)?n.折扣折扣n.账户账户;描述描述Tips:1.Read the sentences first,find out key Tips:1.Read the sentences first,find out key wordswords;2 2.Take notes while listening.Take notes while listening.1.keep track of the steps 2.make a fitness plan3.help sb.get discounts4.add money to ones bank accountThe function of the
10、apps 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.3.()Laura needs an app that will help her get discounts.4.()Laura needs an app that will add money to her bank account.Listen again.Are the sentences Listen again.Are the sentence
11、s true(T)or true(T)or false(F)?false(F)?FTFT_ 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 a little with this app._ I suppose there would be some problems,too._ I believe this a
12、pp could help me get thinner.Tips:1.Read the sentences first,get prepared;Tips:1.Read the sentences first,get prepared;2.Pay attention to your speed.2.Pay attention to your speed.Listen once more and tick the sentences you hear.Underline the words used to express predictions,guesses and beliefs.Pred
13、ictions,guesses,and beliefs How can we better understand what people are saying?By understanding guesses,predictions and beliefs.“Prediction”is stating what you think will or might happen in the future(example words:might,could,would,will,predict).“Guess”is based on guessing rather than on definite
14、facts that you know about something(example words:guess,suppose,imagine).“Belief”is an opinion you have about something that you think is true,whether you have facts or evidence to support it or not(example word:believe)._ It might help me walk more._ My guess is that it wouldnt work._ I imagine thi
15、s 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 this app could help me get thinner.Listen once more and tick the sentences you hear.Underline the words used to express predictio
16、ns,guesses and beliefs.Look at the descriptions of some apps.Then role-play the conversation.Which app do you think would be more popular or useful?A:I imagine that TV Me would be more popular.Everyone watches TV and I think lots of people imagine themselves as actors in the TV shows,so putting the
17、two together would be great.What do you think?B:My guess would be Hear It First because its both interesting and useful.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.Please kindly follow this structure.Conclusion:I imagine that.would be more popular.My guess would be.Its both interesting and useful.I believe both the young and old would like it.imagine.as.find outv.sHomework1.1.朗读朗读听力原文。听力原文。2.2.口头汇报：结合本课的学习内容，口头汇报：结合本课的学习内容，自选并向大家推荐一款真实的应用，自选并向大家推荐一款真实的应用，说明其功能及你的推荐说明其功能及你的推荐理由。
