1、Unit 4 Information Technology Viewing Workshop Printed books or Digital books Is this the end of printed books? Watch Part 1 : Tick the information that is mentioned or implied in the video. What is the speakers opinion on printed books? 1. Presentation is more important than content. 2. Printed boo
2、ks are expensive and not easy to carry. 3. Peoples attention spans are too short for the complex ideas in printed books. 4. People want to know the latest news about pop stars, instead of learning about the past. 5. Printed books cannot meet peoples various reading interests. 6. The market for print
3、ed books is dying. Watch Part 1 again Work in groups of four With questions, watch Part 1 again Learn and share we find that holding books feels quite strange its not true that I dont keep up with trends Group Work: Presentation is more important than content. Are the bold words related to printed b
4、ooks or digital books? its just not true that I read a lot and enjoy learning I dont care and you should never think I am obligated to care for the environment and its sustainability B. Peoples attention spans are too short for the complex ideas in printed books. Length of time Having duty to do Do
5、you agree? Complicated C. People want to know the latest news about pop stars, instead of learning about the past. you need to acknowledge my values whats important to me is what celebrities are wearing and it doesnt matter much to me what Gandhi did last century recognise Are the bold words related
6、 to printed books or digital books? D. The market for printed books is dying. if we like your brand well endorse you on social media on our mobiles support Do you agree? Has the speakers opinion changed? Watch Part 2 Watch Part 2 Advantages of printed books * * * * * Advantages of printed books *Peo
7、ple are still interested in stories from the past. *People still read a lot of books. *People like the way books feel in their hands. *People like to read books. *Its not true that people have short attention spans. Printed books are outdated and dull. Holding books feels quite strange. People want
8、to keep up with trends. Presentation is more important than content. Peoples attention spans are too short for complex ideas. People are not obligated to care for the environment and its sustainability. People care more about what celebrities are wearing instead of what Gandhi did last century. Find out the “secret” to presenting two different ideas on the issue in a very special way. The end of print books is here. Books are outdated and dull. No longer can it be said that We like to read. Thank You
