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课件网) Lesson 2 Apps UNIT 4 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY By the end of the period, you will be able to: read and talk about apps and their uses; listen for understanding; recall information previously heard; ask for and offer help. 扫清听力障碍 1. software 2.for short 3.ensure 4.material 5.fantastic 6.latest 计算机软件 简称，缩写 确保，保证 材料，素材 极好的，极棒的 最新的 7.figure out 8.account 9.button 10.gender 11.do me a favor 12.confirm 弄清楚，搞明白 账户 按钮 性别 帮我一个忙 确认，证实 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 newspaper and magazines What apps do you often use What do you use them for A: I often use Taobao to buy anything I want. It’s really convenient. Active and share Listen for key words Listening for key words helps you understand the conversation better and find the answers to questions more quickly. Before listening, read the questions carefully. While listening, pay attention to the words related to the questions, e.g. popular, difficulties, latest technologies. Listen for words that are stressed. Skill Builder Listen for understanding. Activity 1: Listen to the interview and tick ( ) the right answers. 1. Why are apps so popular They have become powerful They are useful. They make life easier. 2. What are the difficulties in developing an app to enjoy learning activities to find what people need to solve real world problems 3. What are the latest technologies used in apps VR AR MR √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Activity 2: Listen again and fill in the chart. General functions help us find popular _____ call for _____ find _____ to different places Uses of educational apps allow students to _____ their online teachers and _____ according to their personal interests and needs ensure students can all enjoy _____ learning materials the same subjects choose directions taxis restaurants If you are able to develop an app to solve a real-world problem, what problem would you like to solve And how Because I am /often feel..., I want to develop a ...app. It can help me... Activity 3: Have a dialogue with your partner. Focus on function: Asking for and offering help Activity 4: Listen to the conversations and choose the best answers. Conversation 1 1. What help does dad need from Chen Yu A. Downloading a shopping APP. B. Setting up an account. C. Putting in his information. 2. What should be done first to set up an account A. Pressing the “Sign Up” button. B. putting in personal information. C. Pressing the “Finish” button. Conversation 2 1. What’s the problem of the woman A. She doesn’t know how to use an app. B. She hasn’t received her goods. C. She forgets about her order number. 2. What will the man do next A. Confirming the woman’s information. B. Calling back as soon as possible. C. Asking about the order with the delivery man. √ √ √ √ Asking for and ... ...
