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Unit 10 World in the Cloud
Lesson 1 Listening & Speaking
Unit 10 World in the Cloud,可以理解为“云中的世界”或“云端世界”。
这是一个非常形象的比喻,用来描述我们当前所处的数字化时代。具体可以从以下几个方面来理解:
☁ “云”(Cloud)指的是什么?
这里的“云”并不是指天上飘的白云,而是指云计算(Cloud Computing)和云存储。它是一种通过互联网提供计算服务(如服务器、存储、数据库、网络、软件等)的技术。
简单来说,你的照片、文件、音乐等数据不再只存在你自己的手机或电脑里,而是被安全地存放在遥远的、强大的数据中心(也就是“云端”)。你可以随时随地通过网络访问它们。
🌍 “世界”(World)指的是什么?
这里的“世界”指的是我们整个现实生活。标题将“世界”和“云”结合在一起,意味着我们的整个生活、工作、学习和娱乐都已经与“云端”技术深度融合,密不可分。
结合起来理解
所以,“World in the Cloud”(云端世界)这个标题生动地描绘了这样一个场景:
我们的生活已经被“搬到”了云端。无论是通过手机购物、在线学习、远程办公,还是使用各种App,我们都在和“云”打交道。这个单元的主题就是探讨互联网(特别是云技术)给我们的生活带来了什么改变。
Unit10 整个单元都将围绕互联网和云技术如何影响我们的世界展开。
Cloud World: Concept Analysis 云端世界:概念解析
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Words
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Words
Lead in
Pre-listening
Activity 1 A. Match the activities(a-f) with the pictures at the top of the next page.
/'dɑʊn'ləʊd/v. 下载
/'səʊʃl/ adj. 社会的
/vɪdiəʊ/n. 视频
搜索信息
上网课
take...courses 上...课
a. download pictures
e. have video chat on social media
b. do banking online
f. book tickets
d. search for information
c. take online courses
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The uses of the internet
a. download pictures
e. have video chat on social media
b. do banking online
f. book tickets
d. search for information
c. take online courses
shop online...
The uses of the internet
Viewing
Memorizing
B. Fill in each blank with a suitable activity above.
1.___________________ You can find whatever you want and you can do it much faster than usual.
2.___________________You can buy tickets before you go on a trip.
3.___________________You can copy or save what you like on the internet.
4.___________________You can open an account, check balance and do other banking business online.
5.___________________If you study in this way, you won’t have to go to school.
6.__________________________ People can see each other and talk face to face on the internet.
search for information
book tickets
download pictures
open an account
take online courses
share video chat on social media
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account /ə'kɑʊnt/ n.账户
open an account 开设账户
whatever /wɒt'evə(r)/ pron. =no matter what 一切事物,无论什么
疑问词+ever: whoever, wherever, whenever, however
no matter+ 疑问词:no matter who/where/when/how...
check balance“查询余额"
balance 这个词最基本的意思是“平衡”(比如 keep balance 保持平衡)。但当它用在银行、金融或购物等语境中时,它的意思就是“余额”或“结余”。
People can do so many activities online, so what do you think of the internet?
I think it’s very useful/helpful/powerful/important/convenient ...
I can find whatever I want and I can do it faster than usual.
I can learn about the world without going out.
...
Thinking
C. Pair work.
Listen and repeat, and the replace the part in bold and practice.
How do you usually use the internet?
I often use it to search for information.
What do you think of the internet?
I think it’s very useful. I can find whatever I want and I can do it much faster than usual.
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Example:
方案一:关于“听音乐/放松” (简单常用)
A: How do you usually use the internet?
B: I often use it to listen to music.
A: What do you think of the internet?
B: I think it's very relaxing. I can enjoy my favorite songs whenever I want.
Example:
方案二:关于“和朋友聊天” (社交方向)
A: How do you usually use the internet?
B: I often use it to chat with my friends.
A: How do you like the internet?
B: I think it's very convenient. I can stay in touch with them easily.
Example:
方案三:关于“看电影” (娱乐方向)
A: How do you usually use the internet?
B: I often use it to watch movies.
A: What do you think of the internet?
B: I think it's very interesting. I can watch the latest films at home.
Whlie-listening
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Activity 2 Listen to the text and number the pictures.
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2
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3
4
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Guess the possible answer before listening;
write down some letters at first and then complete the words.
listen for the first time
listen for the second time
I like reading __________ online because it is ____________ and can save me a lot of money.
I like to shop online. Last time, I even bought a bike _________ actually going to a store. It ________ me a lot of time.
Listen to the text again and fill in the blanks.
Guess the possible answer before listening;
write down some letters at first and then complete the words.
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convenient
e-books
saved
without
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I often use an app to _________ English. It can talk to me and correct my mistakes.
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I like watching movies on the internet. There are so many choices, and most of the movies are _______!
practice
free
5
I often chat with my friends on _________media. It’s the best way to ________in touch today.
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I’m a big fan of __________. If you are interested in cooking like me, you can find a lot of __________ online to teach you how to cook.
social
cooking
keep
videos
Post-listening
Activity 3 Pair work. Make up a new conversation about
what you can do online based on activity 2.
A: How do you usually use the internet?
B: I like... /often use it to ...
A: What do you think of the internet?
B: I think it’s ...Because I can ...
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对话示例 1 (关于网上购物):
A: How do you usually use the internet?
B: I often use it to shop for clothes and books.
A: What do you think of the internet?
B: I think it's very convenient. Because I can find whatever I want and have it delivered to my door.
对话示例 2 (关于在线学习):
A: How do you usually use the internet?
B: I like watching educational videos and taking online courses.
A: How do you like the internet?
B: I think it's helpful and informative. Because I can learn new skills from experts all over the world.
对话示例 3 (关于社交和娱乐):
A: How do you usually use the internet?
B: I often use it to chat with my friends and watch movies.
A: What do you think of the internet?
B: I think it's fun and amazing. Because I can stay connected with people and find endless entertainment.
Example:
Summary
The Internet makes our life easier, faster, and more colorful.
(互联网让我们的生活更简单、更快捷、更丰富多彩。)
The Internet connects us to the world and makes everything possible.
(互联网把我们和世界连接起来,让一切皆有可能。)
Homework
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