1、UNIT3Listening and talking01To listen for general and specific information about useful apps.02To learn to talk about popular or useful apps.03To learn to express predictions,guesses and beliefsWhat is What is“app”?“app”?APP:an application,APP:an application,which is a piece of software which is a p
2、iece of software designed to carry out a designed to carry out a particular task.particular task.Warming-upWarming-upWarming-upWarming-upWhat apps do you usually use?纸条纸条Learning appsShopping appsExercise appsEntertainment appsLaura and Xiao Bo are talking about apps they want.Lets listen.Warming-up
3、Warming-up1.Xiao Bo is looking for a(n)_ app to help him get in shape.2.Laura would like an app for getting _ and another that will make her _ better.exerciserichgrades1.Laura and Xiao Bo are talking about apps.Listen to their conversation and find out what apps they want.1 1 Listen again.Are the se
4、ntences true(T)or false(F)?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.FFTT2 2听力原文常用来隐喻：赚点小钱Predictions,guesses,and b
5、eliefs_ 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 app could help me get thinner.Listen on
6、ce more and tick the sentences you hear.3 3 Which app do you think would be more popular or useful?Role-play the conversationHear It FirstThis app keeps you updated on all your favorite topics.You can also choose to receive updates on the news or even lessons that youre interested in.You get a messa
7、ge whenever there has been an update.TV MeTV Me lets you stream your favorite TV programmes and see your face on the screen together with the actors.4 4 Which app do you think would be more popular or useful?Role-play the conversationA:I imagine that TV Me would be more popular.Everyone watches TV a
8、nd 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?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 i
9、mportant.I believe both the young and old would like it.巩固练习巩固练习I 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。1.Learning basic English before you travel will help you to understand these customs and avoid mistakes that could be _(embarrass).2.The term“herd behaviour”comes from the behaviour of animals in herds,_(parti
10、cular)when they are in danger situation.3.You neednt install(安装)an expensive GPS system to keep track _ your car.4.By keeping the outside of the home _ great shape,you will help to improve the look and feel of the area.5.But for a driver who isnt familiar _ the road conditions,the zebra crossing cou
11、ld easily influence his judgment and make him stop in time.embarrassing embarrassing particularly particularly ofofininwithwith 巩固练习巩固练习6.The lessons,provided by a company called Third Space Learning,_(target)at pupils struggling with mathsespecially those from disadvantaged backgrounds.7.The good e
12、nvironment and water resources have contributed much to the growth of the tea,_(confirm)the saying that“Longjing tea is the best tea in the world”.8.Since Jack was laid off from his job three months ago,he _(look)for a new one,but without luck.9.Today,he is so good at woodcarving that his home city
13、allows him to work his magic on old tree stumps and so far about 40 works of art _(create)in the local parks.10.The boy found himself in a situation _ it was hard to make a choice,so he asked his parents for advice.are are targeted targeted comfirminghas been looking has been looking have been creat
14、edhave been createdwherewhere piggy bank:a childs coin bank(often shaped like a pig)小猪造型的小猪造型的存钱罐存钱罐 oink:used to represent the sound a pig makes(猪叫声猪叫声)哼哼 bank account:an arrangement that you have with a bank that allows you to keep your money there,to pay in or take out money,etc.银行账户银行账户a piggy b
15、ankListening and Talking(P31)1.保持身材保持身材2.记录记录/与与.保持联系保持联系3.制定健身计划制定健身计划4.获得折扣获得折扣5.将钱打入银行账户将钱打入银行账户6.这行不通这行不通7.保持更新保持更新8.对对.感兴趣感兴趣9.收到信息收到信息10.在线收听电视节目在线收听电视节目11.确保确保get in shapekeep track ofmake a fitness planget discountsadd money to the bank accountit wouldnt workkeep updatedbe interested in get a messagestream the favorite TV programmesmake sureHomework
