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课件网) UNIT 9 reading Lead-in How is the way we live today different from life in the past Beacon Tower 烽火台 In ancient times, people built beacon tower to send signals. Letter Telephone Email today the latest cellphones Life on the go ▲ Are cellphones popular among teenagers Skimming Yes, they are popular in the middle school. What does the title “Life on the go” mean A. It means an active and busy life. B. It means the way of life- rushing from one place to another, doing many things and using cellphones, computers, etc. C. It means people live on their way home. Please find the main idea for each paragraph: P1 A Cellphones also cause problem P2 B Wang Mei is an example of Chinese teenagers who have cellphones. P3 C Cellphones can be used for many things. P4 D Wang Mei explains why she likes her cellphones and what she uses it for, P5 E There are several reasons why teenagers like cellphones. Skinning If you rewrite the text, which one do you think is a better order Para 1&3; Para 2&5; Para 4 Para 1&5; Para 2&4; Para 3 Para 1; Para 2&5; Para 3&4 Para 1; Para 2&3; Para 4&5 B Read Para1&5 Q:What does Wang Mei use the cellphone for Helps her stay in touch with her friends Helps her do whatever she wants to do anything that For example, they can be used as _____ and _____, and to _____ or _____. They also have features such as_____ and _____. There is an electronic calendar that can _____ you ____ appointments and ____. cameras radios send e-mail surf the Internet games music remind about dates Cellphones can be used for many things. Cellphones also cause problems: 1. In school: 2. At home: cellphones may disturb students and teachers. students may spend too much time and money on phone call. There are several reasons why teenagers like cellphones. 1. Cellphones helps us stay in touch with friends and family. 2. Cellphones make us feel safer. 3. Cellphones are fun and cool. 1. Wang Mei will be back home ten minutes later. 2. We may talk to anyone who also has a cellphone in his pocket. 3. Now cellphone can be used as cameras, but not to send email or surf the Internet. 4. Some important days can be reminded about by the earliest cellphones. 5. Cellphones are very popular, especially among teenagers. 6. John’s parents gave him a cellphone as a Christmas gift, but don’t let him use it in school. “True” or “False” practice: T T F F T F Discussion 1. What does the title “life on the go ” mean 2. Why do some schools not let students use cellphones Do you agree 3. Why do teenagers like cellphones so much 4. Wang Mei says that cellphones are the most useful ever. Do you agree 5. Which invention do you think is the most useful Why Homework Design your own cellphone. You work for a company that makes cellphones. Your manager wants you to design a new model to increase the sales among Chinese high School students.Work in groups and draw your model after class. These questions may help you ... ...
