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Reading and writing
Unit 5
New Technologies in Everyday Life
高教版第三版英语拓展模块
By the end of this class, you will be able to:
Extract basic information about the functions and characteristics of Fuxing high-speed rail can be extracted, and the advantages of China's high-speed rail can be summarized;
Extract common words and sentence patterns describing high-tech products in the text;
Summarize the structural elements of the conference plan and obtain the specific information of each element;
Complete the writing of the activity plan according to the information provided by the invitation letter of the business activity, stimulate the sense of identity and pride of the national scientific and technological level through discourse learning, and cultivate students' good patriotic feelings.
Learning Objectives
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Lead in
Reading
Writing
Summary
Homework
CONTENTS
目录
Lead in
Summary
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Lead in
PART 1
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Watch and answer.观看视频,并回答问题。
What technologies did you see in the video?
Reading
PART 2
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Read and match. 读下面四个文本,将其与相关产品名称匹配。
Can you imagine a tire that can repair itself when it is broken? Researchers have used 3D-printing technology to build a self-repairing material. The new material is like rubber and can be used to make things like tires and shoes. Moreover, it can be produced very quickly.
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A. smart glasses
B. self-repairing
material
C. drones
D. shopping mall
robots
adj.自我修复的
n.橡胶
be used to do被用来做
adv.此外;而且
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A. smart glasses
B. self-repairing
material
C. drones
D. shopping mall
robots
In the past, drones were only used by scientists or the military to carry out dangerous tasks. Today, they are used widely in our daily life. For example, drones are popular among photography lovers. They use them to shoot impressive photos and videos. These drones are usually very easy to fly, and some of them can even be controlled with a smartphone.
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Read and match. 读下面四个文本,将其与相关产品名称匹配。
adj.军事的
实施
被广泛使用
adj.给人印象深刻的
在...中受欢迎
v.拍摄
用...控制
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Wearable technology devices like smart
watches are becoming more and more
popular. Smart glasses are one of them. These glasses work like a smartphone. You can install apps on them to carry out different functions. The difference is that you do not need to use your hands to control them, because they can be controlled by your voice.
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A. smart glasses
B. self-repairing
material
C. drones
D. shopping mall
robots
Read and match. 读下面四个文本,将其与相关产品名称匹配。
adj.可穿戴的
device /dɪˈvaɪs/ n. 设备
智能眼镜
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A. smart glasses
B. self-repairing
material
C. drones
D. shopping mall
robots
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There is a robot on every floor of the Sunnyside Shopping Mall. They know everything about the mall. You can ask them for directions to find a store, a place to eat, or the nearest toilet. They can also help you save money by telling you which stores are having a sale or providing you with electronic coupons.
Read and match. 读下面四个文本,将其与相关产品名称匹配。
ask sb. for sth向某人索取某物;向某人请求某事
n.厕所
省钱
provide sb.with sth.向某人提供某物
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Watch and answer.观看视频,并回答问题。
Are you familiar with this?
What are the advantages优点 of the high-speed train?
fast
good service
comfortable seats
many timetables available
reasonable price
What are the advantages of the high-speed train?
Did you know that China has the largest high-speed railway network in the world? Today, taking high-speed trains is one of the most convenient ways to travel within the country.
China also has the fastest commercial railway service in the world which runs between Beijing and Nanjing. It only takes a little more than 3 hours to cover the distance of over 1000 kilometers. Here are the top five countries offering the fastest railway service.
The train which carries out the world’s fastest railway service is Fuxing Hao. It is the new generation of high-speed trains developed by China on its own. It is also one of the most advanced trains in the world in terms of speed, technology and comfort. Here are some of its features:
Safer Fuxing Hao has a system that can notice all kinds of problems. When it finds that there is something wrong with the train, the system can give an alarm and slow down or even stop the train.
Faster Most of China’s high-speed trains can run at an average speed of 300 kilometers per hour, while Fuxing Hao can reach 350 kilometers per hour.
More comfortable Fuxing Hao is more spacious. It is taller than most of the high-speed trains, and the space between your seat and the seat in front is also bigger. It is easier for you to stretch your legs. Moreover, it is quieter inside.
Free Wi-Fi Fuxing Hao offers free Wi-Fi service. You can connect to high-speed Internet when traveling at a speed of over 300 kilometers per hour.
1.What is the main idea?
It’s about China’s high-speed railway, especially about Fuxing Hao and its features.
Read the passage quickly and answer.
2.What is the structure?
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Introduce the topic: China’s high-speed railway
The features of Fuxing Hao high-speed train
China has the fastest commercial railway service in the world:Fuxing Hao high-speed train
Did you know that China has the largest high-speed railway network in the world? Today, taking high-speed trains is one of the most convenient ways to travel within the country.
Read the passage carefully and answer the questions.
1.What does the passage want to tell us?
A. China’s achievements in high-speed railway service.
B. The high-speed trains in different countries.
C. The history of high-speed trains in China.
D. The history of the high-speed railway service.
that引导宾语从句
one of+the+最高级+名词(复数) “最...之一”
adv.在...之内(时间,范围,距离等)
句意:你知道吗?中国拥有世界上规模最大的高速铁路网络。如今,乘坐高铁是中国最便捷的出行方式之一。
China also has the fastest commercial railway service in the world which runs from Beijing to Nanjing. It only takes a little more than 3 hours to cover the distance of over one thousand kilometers. Here are the top five countries offering the fastest railway service.
Read the passage carefully and answer the questions.
2.Which country has the fastest commercial railway service?
A. Japan. B. Italy. C. Germany. D. China.
which引导定语从句,修饰先行词service
/kəˈmɜː(r)ʃl/ adj. 商业的
cover the distance of 走完...的路程
3.What are the top five countries offering the fastest railway service?
China, Italy, France, Japan and Spain.
It takes+时间 to do sth “做某事花费时间”
现在分词ing作后置定语,修饰country
句意:中国也有世界上最快的商业铁路服务,连接北京和南京。只需不到三个半小时就能走完超过1000公里的距离。以下是提供最快铁路服务的前五个国家。
The train which carries out the world’s fastest railway service is Fuxing Hao. It is the new generation of high-speed trains developed by China on its own. It is also one of the most advanced trains in the world in terms of speed, technology, and comfort. Here are some of its features:
Read the passage carefully and answer the questions.
4.What makes Fuxing Hao different?
A. It carries out the fastest railway service.
B. It runs at an average speed of 300 kilometers per hour.
C. It is the most spacious train in the world.
D. It is the safest train in the world.
which引导定语从句,修饰先行词train
新一代
/ədˈvɑːnst/ adj. 先进的
句意:运行着全球最快铁路服务的列车是复兴号。它是中国自主研发的新一代高速列车。就速度、技术和舒适度而言,它是世界上最先进的列车之一。以下是它的一些特点:
on one’s own独自地=by oneself
就...而言
Safer Fuxing Hao has a system that can notice all kinds of problems. When it finds that there is something wrong with the train, the system can give an alarm and slow down or even stop the train.
Faster Most of the high-speed trains can run at an average speed of 300 kilometers per hour, while Fuxing Hao can reach 350 kilometers per hour.
Read the passage carefully and answer the questions.
5.What will Fuxing Hao do when it finds a problem with the train?
A. It will run faster to the nearest station.
B. It will slow down or even stop the train.
C. It will try to solve it immediately.
D. It will stop immediately.
that引导定语从句,修饰先行词system
v.注意到
at a speed of ...以...的速度
句意:更安全。复兴号拥有一套能够发现各种问题的系统。当系统发现列车出现问题时,会发出警报并让列车减速甚至停止运行。
更快捷。中国大多数高速列车的平均时速为300公里,而复兴号则可达到350公里。
各种各样的
there is something wrong with......出了故障
pron.然而(表示对比)
alarm /əˈlɑː(r)m/ n. 警报
More comfortable Fuxing Hao is more spacious. It is taller than most of the high-speed trains, and the space between your seat and the seat in front is also bigger. It is easier for you to stretch your legs. Moreover, it is quieter inside.
Free Wi-Fi Fuxing Hao offers free Wi-Fi service. You can connect to high-speed Internet when traveling at a speed of over 300 kilometers per hour.
Read the passage carefully and answer the questions.
6.Passengers can use the Wi-Fi on Fuxing
Hao __________.
A. only when it stops
B. only when it runs at a low speed
C. after paying for it
D. even when it runs at a high speed
/ˈspeɪʃəs/ adj. 宽敞的
v.提供
句意:更舒适:复兴号的空间更大。它比大多数高速列车更高。前座和后座之间的空间更大。乘客可以更容易地伸展双腿。另外,它的内部更加安静。
免费无线网络:复兴号提供免费的无线网络服务。在以 300 千米∕小时以上的速度旅行时,你也能连接到高速的互联网。
It is+adj. for sb. to do sth 对某人来说做某事...
连接到
Read and complete. 再读介绍,完成复兴号高速列车的信息卡。
High-Speed Train Information
Model Fuxing Hao
Key
Features • It carries out the fastest commercial railway service in the world
which runs from 1) at an average speed of
2) .
• It is safer and faster.
• It is more 3) because it is more spacious and
4) inside.
• Passengers can use the free Wi-Fi to 5) to high-
speed Internet on the train.
Beijing to Nanjing
318 kilometers per hour
comfortable
quieter
connect
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Writing
PART 3
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What are the elements(元素) of a product launch(产品发布)?
date
time
event information
attendees
location位置
purpose
agenda
/lɔːntʃ/ v. / n. (新产品)发布,上市
/əˈdʒendə/ n. (会议等的)议程表
/əˌtenˈdiː/ n. 出席者
Smart-Tech Product Launch Event Plan
1) .
2) : February 28
3) : 9:00–16:00
4) : Meeting Hall A, Kunlun Hotel, Beijing
Attendees: The press and customer representatives from around the world
5) .
To launch the company’s new smartphones
Purpose of the Event
Event Information
Time
Date
Agenda
Location
Event Information
Date
Time
Location
Purpose of the Event
Read and match. 读某公司新产品发布会的计划,将各部分名称填写到相应位置。
代表
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6) .
09:00–09:30 Welcome and sign in
09:30–10:20 Keynote speech
• Speaker: Mr. Michael Weiner, CEO of Smart-Tech
10:20–10:40 Tea break
10:40–12:00 New product launch
• Host: Ms. Ashley Simpson, Marketing Director of Smart-Tech
12:00–13:00 Lunch
13:00–16:00 Hands-on time
• Hands-on experience with new smartphones
• Question and answer
Purpose of the Event
Event Information
Time
Date
Agenda
Location
Agenda
Read and match. 读某公司新产品发布会的计划,将各部分名称填写到相应位置。
体验,动手操作
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Read and answer. 再读发布会的计划,回答下面的问题。
1) When will the event start and end?
___________________________________________________ _
2) Who will attend the event?
_________________________________________ ________ _
3) What is the purpose of the event?
________________________________________________ ____
4) What will the CEO of Smart-Tech do during the event?
__________________________________________________ __
5) When will the attendees be able to try the new products?
_________________________________________ ____ ______
The event will begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 4:00 p.m. on February 28.
The press and customer representatives from around the world.
To launch the company’s new smartphones.
He will give a keynote speech.
From 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Read and complete. 根据邀请函,完成新产品发布会的计划。
Dear Mr. Woods,
On behalf of WBS Tech, I would like to invite you to attend our special event in
Shanghai. The event is going to be held in Shanghai International Convention
Center at 2727 Riverside Road, Pudong District, on May 20 at 9:00 a.m.
In this event, Mr. James Brown, Marketing Manager of WBS Tech, will launch the
next generation of our office automation software: Smart Office 2.0. After that, Ms. Nancy White, General Manager of WBS Tech, is going to launch a secret new product which
will change the way of management. There will also be time for you to try our new
products and communicate with our development team.
invite sb to do...邀请某人做...
办公自动化软件
推出一种神秘的新产品
改变管理方式
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We hope your schedule will allow you to accept this invitation. You can reply to this email to confirm whether you can attend the event before May 13. We are looking forward to seeing you in Shanghai.
Sincerely yours,
Christina Bell
Marketing Department
WBS Tech
Read and complete. 根据邀请函,完成新产品发布会的计划。
It’s an invitation
邀请函.
v.确认
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the person being invited
the date and the time of the
event
the purpose of the event
the full address of the event
WHO
WHAT
WHEN
WHERE
Mr. Woods
To launch the next generation of our office automation software
On May 20th at 9:00 am
In Shanghai International Convention Center at 2727 Riverside Road, Pudong District
请提取正式邀请函的四项核心信息。
WBS Tech Special Event Plan
Event Information
Date: 1) .
Time: 2) .
Location: 3) .
Attendees: The press and partners from around the world
Purpose of the Event
4) .
Agenda
09:00–09:30 Welcome and sign in
09:30–10:10 New product launch: 5) .
• Host: Mr. James Brown, Marketing Manager of WBS Tech
May 20
9:00 a.m.
Shanghai International Convention Center
Smart Office 2.0
To launch the company’s new software and a secret new product
Read and complete. 根据邀请函,完成新产品发布会的计划。
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10:10–10:30 Tea break
10:30–11:30 Launching a secret new product
• Host: 6) .
11:30–13:00 Lunch
13:00–15:00 Hands-on time
• Try the new products
• 7) .
Ms. Nancy White, General Manager of WBS Tech
Communicate with the development team
Read and complete. 根据邀请函,完成新产品发布会的计划。
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Summary
PART 4
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Summary
1.自我修复的
2.被用来做,,,
3.此外
4.执行;实施
5.被广泛使用
6.在...中受欢迎
7.越来越受欢迎
8.充当
9.向某人请求某事
10.向某人提供某物
11.高速铁路
12.在...和...之间
13.花费时间做某事
14.最...之一
15.略多于
16.走完...的距离
17.独自地
18.各种各样的
19...出了故障
20.以...速度
21.做某事对某人来说...
22.连接到
self-repairing
be used to do...
moreover
carry out
be used widely
be popular among
more and more popular
act as
ask sb. for sth.
provide sb. with sth
high-speed railway
between...and...
It takes time to do sth
one of+the+最高级+名词复数
a little more than
cover the distance of...
on one’s own
all kinds of
there is something wrong with
at a speed of
It is+adj.for sb. to do sth
connect to
What are the elements(元素) of a product launch(产品发布)?
date
time
event information
attendees
location位置
purpose
agenda
Homework
PART 5
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Homework
01.Remember the key words and expressions learnt in this class.
02.Write a product launch.
Thank you!
The best way to predict the future is to create it.
预测未来最好的方法是创造未来。
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