1、Unit1 Project To phone or not to phoneStep 1 Lead-inFree-talk2.Can you list some functions of mobile phones?1.How many of you have a mobile phone?Different functions of mobile phonesmaking a phone calltaking photoslistening to musicsurfing the Internetsending short messages (pictures)playing games A
2、s we know,mobile phones have become part of peoples life and it has been argued that mobile phones may be harmful to us for many years.Do you think that the use of mobile phones is dangerous or not?Lead-inUnit 1 Living with technology Step 1 Listening 1.What is Amish?2.What are they famous for?3.Why
3、 the Amish oppose having telephones in their homes?The Amish is a Christian groupThey are famous because they drive carriages instead of cars,do not use TVs or refrigerators,and do not have personal telephones.Since the Amish value seeing each other face to face.carriage Assume religious oppose circ
4、umstance shallow ridStep 2 wordsa vehicle with wheels drawn by one or more horses take to be true;make a pretence ofhaving or showing belief in and reverence for a deity be against;express opposition to a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activitylacking depth of intellect or kn
5、owledge concerned only with what is obvious relieve fromGetting to know the authors craftWrite the outline of the passage.Part 1(Para1-2)Part 2(Para3-6)Part 3(Para7-8)Write the outline of the passage.Part 1(Para1-2)Introduction to the Amish way of lifePart 2(Para3-6)Disadvantages of the telephonePar
6、t 3(Para7-8)Possible solutionsStep 3 careful reading 1.Is there any religious reasons for the Amishs rule?2.Why are the Amish reject cars?3.How do they deal with strangers?No.In truth,whenever a new technology is introduced,the Amish meet and discussIts advantages and disadvantages Because they like
7、 having tight communities where everyone live closer.They do not think it is necessary and dislike dealing with strangers.telephonemobile phone text message disadvantagesThere is something important about being together and sharing lifethat can not be found over a telephone wire.Destroy the peace on
8、e has or waste ones precious timerelationships build by text messagesare quite shallow1.Which is more of a friend,someone you often talk to over the phone or someone you often talk face to face?2.If you need help,who can help you better,someone far away or someone in the room with you?No matter what
9、 the circumstances,when the phone rings,everything stops so that the call can be answered.4.What does the author suggest at the end of the passage?5.What is the tone of the last sentence?A.Hopeful.B.Humorous.C.Depressed.May be we should throw all of our phones into dustbin,along with our cars and TV
10、s for good measureMaybe we should get rid of ourselves of modern technology and return to simpler times.Important phrases 1.in truth2.vote on3.dislike dealing with strangers4.value seeing each other face to face5.oppose having telephones in their houses6.have a valid point7.over a phone wire8.no mat
11、ter what circumstances9.be absorbed in a book10.for some reason11.a face-to-face conversation12.focus on building relationships with many people13.in general 14.rather than 15.have a higher degree of mental health 16.value community and living in peace above all else 17.along with 18.rid ourselves o
12、f modern technology 19.return to simpler timesStep 4 Debate Mobile phone is necessary in our daily lifeMobile phone is harmful and unnecessary It is reported that many high school students bring mobile phones to their school.Do you think high school students should use mobile phones at school?Why or why not?
