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Topic Talk
UNIT 4
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
By the end of the period, you will be able to:
read and talk about information technology;
listen for specific information and understand words in context;
write a short paragraph about the apps you find useful and the problems you should be aware of.
Why do you use it?
In what way do you use it?
How has it changed your daily lives?
...?
Example: I often shop for various things online, because it’s convenient to compare the quality and prices from different online shops.
Information Technology
Pair Work
Listen to Dialogue 1.
扫清听力障碍
1. explore
2.convenient
3.chat
4.enable
5.disadvantage
6.focus on
探索;考查
方便的
聊天
使能够
不利条件
把注意力集中于……
7.download
8.recommendation
9.get updated
10.personality
11.get addicted
12.remind
下载
推荐,建议
更新
个性,性格
上瘾
提醒
1. Why does the woman love exploring new technologies?
A. Because they are convenient.
B. Because they are good for health.
C. Because they provide education.
2. What does the woman do online?
A. Offering help and finding information.
B. Buying things and chatting online.
C. Learn about new things and communicate.
3. What’s the disadvantage about new technologies?
A. They enable people to communicate better.
B. They make us self-focused.
C. They takes a lot of time.
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Activity 1: Listen to dialogue 1 and choose the best answer.
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W: I love exploring new technologies, because they are so convenient. You know, I use apps to buy things online and I usually receive them ___________!
M: Wow, that’s really convenient.
W: Indeed! I know one that can even help you get _________________ within two hours!
M: What is it? I’d like to try that, too.
W: Sure, here it is. Besides shopping online, I also like chatting online. It makes me feel _____________. Technology really enables people to communicate better with each other.
M: That’s true! But are there any disadvantages about these new technologies?
W: Well, too much chatting online takes alot of time. We really