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UNIT 4
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Lesson 2 APPS
—Listening
1. Listen to detailed information about apps;
2. Master the skill of listening for key words.
Active and share
Internet and technology bring much convenience to our real life. Let’s recall some of our life situations. What apps do you often use?
What do you use the apps for?
to book tickets
to book accommodation
to order food
to find directions
to learn a language
to check the weather
To look for popular restaurants
to subscribe to newspaper and magazines
Example:
A: I often use Taobao to buy anything I want. It’s really convenient.
扫清听力障碍
1. software
2.for short
3.ensure
4.material
5.fantastic
6.latest
计算机软件
简称,缩写
确保,保证
材料,素材
极好的,极棒的
最新的
7.figure out
8.account 9.button
10.gender
11.do me a favor
12.confirm
弄清楚,搞明白
账户
按钮
性别
帮我一个忙
确认,证实
扫清听力障碍
Listen for key words
Listening for key words helps you understand the conversation better and find the answers to questions more quickly.
∙Before listening, read the questions carefully.
∙ While listening, pay attention to the words related to
the questions, e.g. popular, difficulties, latest technologies.
∙ Listen for words that are stressed.
Skill Builder
Before listening to an interview with an app developer,read and answer the questions. Use the key words to help you.
Why are apps so popular?
What are the difficulties in developing an app?
What are the latest technologies used in apps?
to become powerful
to be useful
to make life easier
to solve real-world problems
to enjoy learning activities
to find what people need
to use the latest technology
VR (Virtual Reality)
AR (Augmented Reality)
MR (Mixed Reality)
Activity 1: Listening to the interview with an app developer and answer the questions.
1. Why are apps so popular?
Apps are popular because they are useful and make life easier.
2. What are the difficulties in developing an app?
The difficulty is in finding out what peo