Unit 2 课时1 A Viewing and listening & B Speaking（课件）英语沪教版五四2024八年级上册

Unit 2 Digital life 沪教版（五四）2024 英语 八年级 第一学期 A Viewing and listening & B Speaking Objectives 教学目标： 通过本节课的学习，学生 1. 能够掌握与数码产品有关的词汇，复合词的构词法，能够恰当的用英语表述这些产品的名称；能够通过各类形容词，颜色和特点的描述来突显出某些电子产品的优势。（学习理解） 2. 能够在听力语篇和视频素材中准确获取信息，记录下不同数码产品的优势特点及颜色等关键内容。在日常交流中掌握投诉抱怨产品问题的关键句型和表达方式；能够运用目标词汇与句型进行口头语言输出和模拟对话交流。（应用实践） 3. 能够表达数码产品的各类问题，并根据实际情况给出简单的建议和解决方法。意识到新科技的产品有很多优点，同时也会出现质量等问题。（迁移创新） How does digital technology influence our life? providing access to vast information offering entertainment on demand facilitating remote work making communication faster and easier enabling online shopping By _______________________ . /ˈdɪdʒɪtl/ /tekˈnɒlədʒi/ 数字技术 improving education through e-learning connecting people globally Match the digital technologies or products with the pictures ①-⑥. Then answer the questions. Getting started Which of them have you seen or used before? How do you like them? A. self-driving car   B. speech recognition         C. robot waiter D. face recognition E. 3D printer F. wearable device 3 2 1 6 4 5 A. Digital products AI--- Artificial Intelligence AI customer service Name these products a laptop /ˈlæptɒp/ a desktop /ˈdesktɒp/ a bluetooth speaker /'bluːˌtuːθ/ a keyboard /ˈkiːbɔːd/ smartphone /ˈsmɑːtfəʊnz/ AI customer service Name these products a mouse /maʊs/ Wireless Mouse Receiver smart watches earphones /ˈɪəfəʊnz/ headset /ˈhedset/ AI customer service Which of these products might be a good choice? If you ask me, I think each of them can be a nice choice. As long as you can use it/ them wisely and properly to make your life easier, healthier and more fun. Describe these products fast/ powerful/ convenient/ user-friendly easy to carry around /easy to type on/ comfortable to wear large screen/ nice design/ clear sound video chat/ listen to music/ be easily paired with other devices/ enjoy some private time This laptop is user-friendly and convenient to use. It has a large screen and a nice design, making it easy to carry around. The keyboard is comfortable to type on. It’s also fast and powerful, so I can enjoy some private time without waiting. Overall, it’s a great laptop for everyday use! Describe these products This trendy headset is user-friendly and easy to carry around. It has a nice design and is comfortable to wear for long periods. The sound is super clear, perfect for listening to music or video chatting. It connects quickly with other devices, making it convenient to use anytime, anywhere. You can enjoy some private time with your favorite songs or shows! Describe these products This smart watch blends premium design with advanced features. Its sleek, lightweight build ensures comfort, while the crisp display and seamless connectivity make it easy to use. With blazing-fast performance for apps and calls, it offers effortless convenience for music, hands-free video chats, and private moments. Engineered for both style and innovation, it’s a must-have for tech enthusiasts. Find the compounding noun noun + e.g. laptop adjective noun + e.g. smartphone e.g. desktop; keyboard; headset; earphones ... e.g. bluethooth What are compounds? In English, compound words are formed by combining two or more existing words to create a new word with a distinct meaning. Here’s how compound words are typically formed: What are compounds? 1. Combining Two Independent Words Two separate words are joined together to create a new meaning. For example: - Laptop: "Lap" (the part of the body) + "top" (surface) = a portable computer that can be used on a lap. - Notebook: "Note" (a written record) + "Book" (a collection of pages) = a small book for writing notes. What are compounds? 2. Hyphenated Compounds Some compound words are initially written with a hyphen to clarify their meaning or structure. Over time, the hyphen may be dropped as the word becomes more common. For example: - Email (originally "e-mail"): "E" (electronic) + "mail" (correspondence). - Sunlight: "Sun" (the star) + "Light" (illumination). What are compounds? 3. Open Compounds Some compound words are written as a single word without a hyphen or space. For example: - Houseboat: "House" (a dwelling) + "Boat" (a vessel) = a boat designed as a home. - Railway: "Rail" (tracks) + "Way" (path) = a system of tracks for trains. Why are compound words used? 1. Convenience: They allow for the creation of new words without adding to the language’s complexity. 2. Clarity: They often describe concepts more precisely than existing words. 3. Creativity: They enable the language to evolve and adapt to new ideas and technologies. Sing the rap: compounds I pick up my 'smartphone next to my 'laptop, Then call my friend Mike, the King of Pop. I put on my 'earphones, look at the screen, And suddenly digital Mike can be seen. We reach for our 'headsets, open an app, Tap on the 'keyboard, then start to rap. Recording is easy, don’t be surprised, The sounds and the beats are digitalised! Listen and complete the notes Touch screen Laptop Advantages have a 1_________________ chip 2______________ and lightning fast easy to separate the keyboard and screen Colours classic black and popular ice 3__________________ powerful thin blue Watch the video and complete the notes New Smart Phone Advantages keeping you information 4_________________ on the phone have 5______________ cameras on the back Colours 6________________ , brown, purple and red safe four black Watch the video and complete the notes New Smart Watch T Advantages using the latest AI (artificial intelligence) technology understanding what you say 7 ______________ and following your orders keeping an eye on your health and calling the emergency services 8_______________ Colours red, 9 _____________ and brown easily at once yellow B. Complaints about digital products /kəmˈpleɪnts/ n. 抱怨、投诉 v. complain Listen and read: What is Wang Yiming complaining about? CS: Welcome to Science Power Customer Service. For product information, press “1”. For stores, press“2”. For complaints, press“3”... Yiming: (pressing 3) Hello, this is Wang. I would like to make a complaint about the laptop I bought last week. It keeps shutting down on its own. CS: Sorry for the inconvenience. Can I have your order number please? Yiming: It’s 68399. /ˌɪnkənˈviːniəns/ 不便、麻烦 /ˈɔːdə/ 订单号 Listen and read: What is Wang Yiming complaining about? CS: Thank you. Have you tried turning it off and on again? Yiming: Yes. I’ve repeated that a couple of times but it didn’t help! What else can I do? CS: I’m afraid I cannot answer is question. Yiming: Wait... Are you a robot? CS: Yes, I am. I’ll ask our technical support team to call you back right away. Would that be okay? Yiming: Sure, thanks. CS: You’re welcome. Have a nice day! several times /ˈteknɪkl/ /səˈpɔːt/ /tiːm/ 技术支持团队 immediately Making complaints in a polite way 1. I’m sorry to bother you, but I’ve noticed a small issue with the bill. Could we check it again? 很抱歉打扰您，但我注意到账单上有个小问题。我们可以再核对一下吗？ 2. I understand that mistakes happen, but I’m not sure if this is correct. Could you clarify? 我知道错误难免，但不确定这是否正确。您可以解释一下吗？ Making complaints in a polite way 3. I’ve enjoyed using your service, but I’ve encountered a problem. How can we resolve it? 我一直很享受你们的服务，但遇到了一个问题。我们怎么解决它呢？ 4. I appreciate your help, but I’m concerned about the quality of the product. Is there a way to address this? 感谢您的帮助，但我对产品质量有些担忧。有什么办法解决这个问题吗？ Making complaints in a polite way 5. I’m hesitant to mention this, but I think there might be a misunderstanding. Could we discuss it? 我不太想提这件事，但我觉得可能有些误会。我们可以讨论一下吗？ 6. I’m usually very satisfied, but this time it didn’t meet my expectations. How can we improve it? 我通常很满意，但这次没达到我的期望。我们怎么改进呢？ Making complaints in a polite way 7. I don’t want to make a fuss, but I feel something isn’t quite right. Could we look into it?** 我不想小题大做，但总觉得有些不对劲。我们可以查查看吗？ 8. I’ve always trusted your work, but this time it seems like an oversight. How can we fix it? 我一直很信任你们的工作，但这次好像有点疏忽。我们怎么弥补呢？ Teen skill: While we are complaining Be clear and specific about the problem. Be honest about what you have experienced. Stay calm and polite. Pair work: pick a role and start a conversation. Use the information on page 23 to help you. A B You are the customer. You have one of the problems shown in the pictures below and want to make a complaint to customer service. You are the AI customer service. Offer advice to your customer about the problem he/she has. Pair work: pick a role and start a conversation. Problem 1: Your new smart watch is keeping freezing. Advice: updating the software on the watch A: Hello, this is Li. I’d like to make a complaint about the smartwatch I bought last month. It keeps freezing randomly. B: I’m sorry to hear that. Could you please provide your order number? A: Sure, it’s 45678. B: Thank you. Have you tried restarting the watch or charging it fully? A: Yes, I’ve tried both, but the problem still happens. What should I do next? B: Let me check… Hmm, I recommend trying updating the software on the watch. A: Okay, I’ll try that. But what if it doesn’t work? B: If the issue persists, please contact our technical team. We’ll send you a replacement or arrange a repair. Is that acceptable? A: Yes, thank you for your help! B: You’re welcome. Have a nice day! Pair work: pick a role and start a conversation. Problem 2: Your new smart phone is keeping running out of space. Advice: clearing out apps that you don’t need A: Hello, this is Samantha Liu. I’d like to make a complaint about my smartphone. It keeps running out of space even though I just bought it last month. B: I’m sorry to hear that. Could you please provide your order number? A: Sure, it’s 12345. B: Thank you. Have you tried deleting unnecessary apps or clearing the cache? A: Yes, I’ve tried deleting some apps, but the problem still happens. What else can I do? B: Let me see… You can check which apps are using the most storage by going to Settings > Storage. Delete any apps you don’t use, and also clear the cache for apps like social media or browsers. Here’s how: Go to Settings > Apps > [App Name] > Clear Cache. A: Okay, I’ll try that. Thank you for your help! B: You’re welcome. Have a nice day! Pair work: pick a role and start a conversation. Problem 3: Your new Pad keeps falling to connect to the internet. Advice: checking your Wi-Fi and making sure it’s connected to the right network Pair work: pick a role and start a conversation. A: Hello, this is Yuan. I’d like to make a complaint about my Pad. It keeps disconnecting from the WiFi, and I can’t use it properly. B: I’m sorry to hear that. Could you please provide your order number? A: Sure, it’s 5233906. B: Thank you. Have you tried restarting your Pad or checking the WiFi settings? A: Yes, I’ve tried both, but the problem still happens. What else can I do? B: Perhaps you can check if your WiFi address (IP address) is correct, and make sure it’s set to Automatic. Also, try forgetting the network and reconnecting. A: Okay, I’ll try that. But what if it doesn’t work? B: If the issue continues, please contact our technical team. We’ll check if there’s a problem with your device or the network. Is that okay? A: Yes, thank you for your help! B: You’re welcome. Have a nice day! Homework 1. 基础作业：完成教材配套的练习册内容。 2. 进阶作业：找出家中另一个其他的电子数码产品，并用英语为它写一段介绍，突出其功能、优势和特点。 3. 拓展作业：和一位同学一起编写一段对话，模拟客服和抱怨数码产品有问题的顾客，进行有礼貌的抱怨投诉，并给与可行的解决方法，排练英语对话后在班级中展示。 null Blues 192925.3 null Blues 89940.555 $$