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课件网) Unit 3 The Internet Listening and Talking Choose the best app Wechat Game QQ Music Getting ready movies and music for use a to information Which term is “app” shortened from What devices(设备) are apps intended for？ What do you use them for smartphones and tablets stream search engine look up online chat write a blog post application get discounts count steps a bank account make a fitness plan keep track of exercise Apps have become an essential part of our everyday lives. entertainment 40 分钟 20 分钟 Objectives At the end of the class, I will be able to… 1. list what apps Laura and Xiao Bo want while listening; 2. judge whether the statements about the conversation are true or false while listening; 3. sort out the expressions of predictions, guesses and beliefs and apply them to comment on apps or design a new one. Activity 1 Discuss in groups and introduce an app to your partners. Tip: Your introduction can include: Why do you need this app What can this app do for you Would you recommend it to your classmates Why Example: I use Tik Tok to stream short videos for entertainment. It can relax me and bring me pleasure. I’ll recommend it to my classmates because I suppose that they also need to relax. Purpose Functions Predictions Activity 2 Listen to the conversation and find out what apps they want. 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. One day, Laura and Xiao Bo are talking about apps. (p.31) exercise rich grades Activity 3 Listen again and judge whether the statements are true(T) or false(F). Both of Xiao Bo’s apps keep track of the steps he takes. Xiao Bo’s second app can help him make a fitness plan. Laura needs an app that will help her get discounts. Laura needs an app that will add money to her bank account. F T F T how much you exercise and what you eat get rich Cultural Note: “add some oink to my piggy bank” add some money to my savings / save money Activity 4 Listen once more and tick(√) the sentences you hear. _____ 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. Underline the words used to express predictions, guesses, and beliefs. More examples I hope / wish/ think (that) … would/could/might… My belief/thought/idea is that … would/could/might… My prediction is that … would/could/might… √ √ √ √ Activity 5 Listen to the conversation and fill in the blanks while listening. Laura: Hey Xiao Bo, what's up Xiao Bo: Hi, Laura. Not much. I’m trying to get in shape, so I’m looking for an exercise app. Laura: Oh yeah Found anything Xiao Bo: Well, there’s an app that every step you ... ...
