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课件网) UNIT 3 THE INTERNET Period IV Listening and Talking Step I 学习理解 Learn background information about apps. In a short space of time, apps have become an essential part of our everyday lives. The term is a shortening of the term “software application”. Apps are computer programmes designed especially for use on mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. They are usually different from programmes for more traditional desktop or laptop computers, in the way they are presented and the way they respond to the user. Apps can be programmed to perform a wide range of tasks. New devices usually have certain apps already installed, such as for web browsing, but there are hundreds of thousands of other apps available for free or for purchase from online stores accessible from one’s device. Successful apps, such as games, can earn a lot of money for companies. Look at the apps and talk about the apps you like to use. Enjoy a video about the Internet. 点击图片 播放视频 Xiao Bo is looking for a(n) _____ app to help him get in shape. Laura would like an app for getting _____ and another that will make her _____ better. Laura and Xiao Bo are talking about apps. Listen to their conversation and find out what apps they want. exercise rich grades Listen to the conversation and complete the table. Who Xiao Bo Laura Which app an exercise app an app for getting rich What are the apps used to do It (1)_____ how much you exercise and what you eat. It also helps you (2)_____. This app would help me (3)_____. It helps you (4)_____ _____ for whatever you’re looking for. Every time you pay for something with your phone, it (5)_____ into a bank account. You could (6)_____ with this app. keeps track of make a fitness plan get fit faster find discounts and the best price puts a little money save a little 1. □ Both of Xiao Bo’s apps keep track of the steps he takes. 2. □ Xiao Bo’s second app can help him make a fitness plan. 3. □ Laura needs an app that will help her get discounts. 4. □ Laura needs an app that will add money to her bank account. Listen again. Are the sentences true (T) or false (F) F T F T Discuss the question. Can you think of some modal verbs used to make a prediction Completely or almost certain: must, couldn’t, can’t Expecting to be certain: should Maybe certain/not certain: might, may, could Listen once more and tick the sentences you hear. Underline the words used to express predictions, guesses, and beliefs. It might help me walk more. My guess is that it wouldn’t work. I imagine this app would help me get fit faster. I suppose that would be good. I guess you could save a little with this app. I suppose there would be some problems, too. I believe this app could help me get thinner. Predictions, guesses, and beliefs √ √ √ √ List some words used to express predictions, guesses, and beliefs. Give some ... ...
