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Unit 4 Information Technology
Lesson 2 APPS
Watch a video and talk about the Imformation Technology.
Warming-up
1. What does “app” mean?
“App” is short for “__________” — which is another name for a computer _________ that can be ___________ and ________ on your mobile phone or computer immediately. An app is a modern term for a _________________, and it is most often used in reference to a ______ app or a small piece of software that runs on a ________.
application
program
downloaded
installed
software application
mobile
website
Discuss the following questions with your partners.
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Pre-listening
1. What shopping apps do you often use?
Discuss the following questions in your class.
2. How do you use shopping apps to buy things online?
download
an app
set up
an account
browse products
add to shopping cart
place
an order
pay
transport
products
deliver
products
feedback
Apps Functions
A calendar to help you keep track of your progress and plan your exercise routine.
A database with helpful information on healthy eating, including daily meal plans to achieve your goals.
Descriptions, photos and videos of a wide range of exercises. This app includes workout routines that you can adapt to suit your needs.
which apps can help you make exercise and diet plans? Explain how.
Warming-up
2. What apps do you often use?
3. What do you use them for?
Use the phrases below to help you talk with your partner.
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 newspapers and magazines
to access financial services or institutions
Pre-listening
Before listening to an interview with an app developer, read the questions and predict the answers. Use the key words to help you.
1. Why are apps so popular?
2. What are general functions of apps?
3. What are the difficulties in developing an app?
4. What are the latest technologies used in apps?
to become p