1、Unit 1 Living with Technologyblack-and-white TVcolor TVLCD screenWelcome to the unit and reading(period one)computer and MP3recorderelectronic dictionarypaper dictionarymobile phonetelephoneletters beeperDiscussionDo you think high school students should use mobile phones at school?Why or why not?Pl
2、ease interview your partner to get to know when his/her family bought different electronic devices.InterviewHow many subtitles are there in the passage?Tsubtitle(1)Reading strategysubtitle(3)subtitle(2)subtitle(4)subtitle(5)What are the subtitles?3._history of audio devices4.Tape recorders and playe
3、rs5._goes digitalTVAudio devicesEarlymodernEarlySound1._ history of TVage:Cable TV,satellite TV,digital TV,2.The _Fast readingFast reading Part A on P2 1.When did regular public TV broadcasting begin around the world?2.What is WebTV?3.What was invented in 1954?It began on 11 May 1923 in New York and
4、 in It began on 11 May 1923 in New York and in London on 20 August 1929.London on 20 August 1929.It is the TV set combined with the World Wide Web.It is the TV set combined with the World Wide Web.The cassette recorder was invented in 1954.The cassette recorder was invented in 1954.Careful readingCa
5、reful reading Read the text carefully and finish C1 on P4 and the multiple choice in your learning plan in 8 minutes.C1:True or false exercises1.Thomas Edison made the first recording of a human voice.2.Until 1972,most people used black-and-white TV.3.Satellite TV is delivered with greater clarity t
6、han digital TV.4.The first record player was invented before 1877.5.Transistor technology was first used to receive radio programmes,and then to develop cassette recorders.6.CDs were invented about ten years before the MD player was invented.7.MP3 technology began in Germany in 1987.Digital TVsatell
7、ite TVafterfor military useTTTTFFF1.When and where was the first long-distance TV broadcast made?A.In 1925 in the USA B.In 1926 in the UKA.In 1925 in the USA B.In 1926 in the UKC.In 1928 in the UK D.In 1928 in both C.In 1928 in the UK D.In 1928 in both the USA and the UKthe USA and the UK2.Who might
8、 be the inventor of the first TV?A.Vladimir Zworykin from Russia A.Vladimir Zworykin from Russia B.Philo Farnsworth in the USA B.Philo Farnsworth in the USA C.John C.John LogieLogie Baird from Scotland.Baird from Scotland.D.It remains uncertainD.It remains uncertain3.How many countries have put digi
9、tal TV into operation according to the passage?A.Only one B.Already two A.Only one B.Already two C.At most three D.At least four C.At most three D.At least four4.Who might have attributed to the development of the Walkman?A.Two Japanese engineers.A.Two Japanese engineers.B.Three American scientists.
10、B.Three American scientists.C.Thomas Edison.C.Thomas Edison.D.Emile Berliner.D.Emile Berliner.5.What is the main factor that causes the spring up of music websites all over the Internet?A.The popularity of Walkman.A.The popularity of Walkman.B.The development of the MD player.B.The development of th
11、e MD player.C.The development of MPs technology.C.The development of MPs technology.D.The wide use of Discman.D.The wide use of Discman.6.How is the passage organized _.A.by paragraphs B.in chronological order A.by paragraphs B.in chronological order C.by concepts D.by sub-topicsC.by concepts D.by s
12、ub-topicsListen to the tape and fill in the form.YearEventFirst recording of a human voice was made.First public showings of wireless TV transmissions were made in the USA.Cable TV began in the USA;3 American scientists invented the transistor.Color broadcasts began in the USA.Invention of transisto
13、r led to the development of cassette recorders.18781925194819541951YearEventFirst LPs(long-play records)came onto the market.Satellites began to be used to broadcast TV.First CDs produced by using digital technology were made available.Development of MP3 technology started in Germany.International s
14、tandards for digital TV were established.Development of MD player began.First WebTV set-top boxes came onto the market.1958196219871989199219961982Homework1.Finish exercise E on P5.2.Read the two passages on P106&107 in Workbook.Reading(period 2)broadcasting Germany households recording 200recorders
15、 wireless compact Britain 65I was really surprised to find out that the first public showings of(1)_ TV transmissions took place way back in 1925.It took another three yearsbefore there are any regular public(2)_,first in the USA and in the following year in(3)_.Personally,I think people must have f
16、ound it quite a delight when colour TV was first broadcast in 1929.However,within the next(4)_ years,peoplewould be able to choose what to match from a varietyof(5)_ different channels because of cableTV.It is reported that in 1998,66 per cent of(6)_ in the USA had cable TV.wirelessbroadcastingBrita
17、in65200householdsPart E:Fill in the blanks with words given in the box.The other information I got was about the evolution of audio devices,starting with Thomas Edisons first(7)_,then moving on to different kinds of tape(8)_ and finally CDs(meaning(9)_ discs),which were introducedin the 1980s.I was
18、also really surprised tolearn that(10)_ was the birthplace of MP3,not Japan or the USA as I had Assumed they would be.These things all bring great convenience and delight to peoples lives.recordingrecorderscompactGermanyLanguage points in reading1.TV and audio devices:review n.综述；评论文章He is writing a
19、 book review.v.复习；回顾；评论；She has been reviewing the previous week on her way home.n.综述；评论文章 v.复习；回顾；评论；Weve invited 50 people altogether.Altogether,the meeting was a success.2.Altogether,three men could be responsible.She has been reviewing the previous week on her way home.altogether adv.1.(用以强调)完全；
20、2.全部，总共；3.总之，总而言之形容词superior，inferior，senior，junior等可以用来表示比较意义，它们后面应该用to，不用than。3.Some consider digital TV to be superior to satellite TV because it allows the same services to be delivered with clearer pictures than beforesuperior adj更好的；较好的；优越n.上级；上司；长官；优胜者be superior to比优越；不屈服于 be inferior to低于be
21、 senior to比年长be junior to比年少accessible adj容易进入的；易受影响的4.International standards for digital TV were established in 1989 and within five years，consumers in the USA had access to 200 channelsaccess n.(1)通道(2)使用、接近、进入之途径或权力have/get access to 得到;有使用的权利或机会The only access to that building is along that mud
22、dy trackStudents need easy access to books n.综述；评论文章He is writing a book review.v.复习；回顾；评论；She has been reviewing the previous week on her way home.apply v.(1)应用(2)请求，申请5.At that time，the record player had to be wound up by hand and only played a record for two minuteswind（pt./pp wound /wound）(1)v缠绕
23、;蜿蜒而行;把拧紧(2)n.风6.They bought the patent and applied the technology to create the radio.The narrow road winds its way up to the top of mountain Tai.apply to把运用于apply to sb.for sth向某人申请某物apply oneself to致力于in demand需求量大on demand一经要求meetsatisfy ones demands满足某人的需求7.In the following years，more CD record
24、ings became available，and in 1988，for the first time ever，people were demanding more CDs than LPsavailable adj.可利用的，可得到的；有效的；（指人）可会见的demand(1)v.需要(2)n.强烈要求(3)n需求；需要demand for sth要求需求某物demand to do sth要求做某事demand that从句(谓语为“should+动词原形”，should可省略)要求 The doctor is available now.n.综述；评论文章He is writing
25、a book review.v.复习；回顾；评论；She has been reviewing the previous week on her way home.(1)用主动形式。The book is difficult to understand.(2)要保证及物性，若为不及物动词，应加上相应的介词 The river is safe to swim in.(3)其后不能再另加宾语。The book is difficult to understand it.(误)8.This is like a mini CD player but can also record music and
26、is very easy to carry，being very small,as the name mini indicatesHe indicated that I could leaveThe change in his illness indicates the use of stronger drugs主语+be十adj(easy，hard，difficult，comfortable，important,etc.)+to do结构indicate v.(1)指出；标示(2)暗示；象征(3)显示需要，要求Listen to part2 and complete the chart be
27、low.n.综述；评论文章He is writing a book review.v.复习；回顾；评论；She has been reviewing the previous week on her way home.degree n(1)程度(2)(大学)学位(3)度；度数9.since the beginning of 1999,the popularity of MP3 has increased to such a degree that major corporations are takingover the portable music player market with MP
28、3 playersby degrees逐渐地to a certain degree在某种程度上Her job demands a high degree of skillMy brother has a masters degree from Harvard University.Water freezes at zero degrees CelsiusListen to part2 and complete the chart below.n.综述；评论文章He is writing a book review.v.复习；回顾；评论；She has been reviewing the pr
29、evious week on her way home.spring to life 突然活跃起来 spring back 弹回到原来的位置spring up 突然出现；涌现；迅猛发展10.Because of the popularity of MP3 players，music websites have sprung up all over the Internet offering MP3 music for people to purchasespring(1)v.发生；出现；兴起；冒出(2)v.跳起，跃起 He sprang to his feet.(3)n.泉，水源，源头(4)n
30、.春季，春天(5)n.弹簧ReadingAloudIf there are any difficulties in the text,please stand up and ask me.1.If you could own only one electronic device,what would you choose?Why?Discussion:2.More and more people are using computers for information and entertainment.Do you think we will still need books and TVs
31、in the future?Why or why not?HomeworkHomework1.Recite the text.2.Recite the language points.Word PowerWhat kind of things do the TVs and Audio Devices belong to?electronic goodsTVaudio devicesBrainstorming:Do you know any more electronic devices?Please stand up and tell me.CD playersMD playersMP3 pl
32、ayersVacuum cleanersvideo camerasdigital camerasdesktoplaptop(portable computer)educational software as he walks slower as of lateelectronic dictionarieselectronic translatorListen to part2 and complete the chart below.mobile phones Read passage A and then arrange the goods in the following table.Au
33、dioVideoEducationalOthersCD player,MD player,MP3 playervideo cameras,digital cameraseducational software,electronic dictionaries,electronic translatorscomputers,mobile phonesrefrigeratorelectric rice cookerListen to part2 and complete the chart below.n.综述；评论文章He is writing a book review.v.复习；回顾；评论；S
34、he has been reviewing the previous week on her way home.microwave ovenelectric woksListen to part2 and complete the chart below.n.综述；评论文章He is writing a book review.v.复习；回顾；评论；She has been reviewing the previous week on her way home.modern washing machinevacuum cleanerGuessing game_have been popular
35、 for a long time.They can also be used to cook other things._can have a freezer section at the top or the bottom.RefrigeratorsElectric rice cookers_are useful for both cooking and reheating food.Microwave ovensGuessing gameModern _ use digital controls.washing machines_ are the best way to keep carp
36、ets clean.Vacuum cleaners_are usually coated with Teflon and easy to clean.Electric woksair-conditionerelectric fanI work one the floor where they sell(1)_ in one section,and(2)_ in another section,so I need to learn a lot of new things.There are all sorts of portable(3)_ in the electronics section
37、and most of them seem to be for music like(4)_,(5)_ and(6)_players.Of course,I knew about digital cameras before,but I didnt know thatsome of themC.Su Mei has gone home after her first day at work,and is telling her family about what she learnt during the day.Fill in the blanks with suitable express
38、ions from part A and B.electronic goodshousehold appliancesaudio devicesCD playersMD playersMP3air-conditionerelectric fanhave a(7)_and can take up to three minutes of video.There are many models of video cameras I have to be able to talk about.Then there are all the products that use(8)_ like the e
39、lectronic dictionaries and the(9)_.I think the other section,with the household appliances,will be much easier to work in.The refrigerators are pretty easy.They have one model with the(10)_ at the top,and another with it at the bottom,video cameraseducational softwaretranslatorsfreezer sectionair-co
40、nditionerelectric fanand the only other difference is the size.The(11)_are also there,but since their only function is to collect dirt and dust from the floor,there is not much to explain there.I think it would be really good if I could earn enough money to buy a (12)_ from the store.We can prepare
41、food very quickly in them,and that would save us all a lot of time.vacuum cleanersmicrowave ovenWord extension What electronic goods do we use at home?What electronic goods do we use while having a class?What electronic goods will you take while traveling?DiscussionWhich appliances are the most usef
42、ul?Why?Most useful deviceWhyFor studyFor entertainmentFor the householdHomework1.Go over the words.2.Preview the Grammar and UsageTask(1)2 In paragraph 6,the author compare a project team to a rugby team.1.all-round _ 2._n.翻译；译文3.hint _ 4._调频电台5.weigh _ 6._v.测量；度量7.gram _ 8._v.优雅地9.shape _ 10._n.文本；
43、课文功能全面的；全面的translation提示；暗示FM radio measure elegantlytext重量为；称克使成形；塑造2 In paragraph 6,the author compare a project team to a rugby team.11.inbuilt _ 12._n.液晶显示器13.suitable _ 14._v.扫描；细看15.definition _ 16._n.套子；盒子17.clip _ 18._n.电池19.guarantee _ 内置的；嵌入的LCD screen合适的scan定义case battery夹子保证；商品使用保证1.weig
44、h vi.有重；重2.vt.称的重量2.measure vi.(尺寸、长短、数量等)量度为 vt.测量；度量n.措施；方法The main bedroom measures 12 feet by 15 feetIf he refuses to pay，Ill take measures against himHe has gone to be measured for a new suitShe weighed the stone in her handShe weighs 60 kilos3.shape v.使成为的形状；塑造 n形状；外形；样子 n状况；情形The cake is shap
45、ed like a heartThe pool was in the shape of a heart.He is in good shape for a man of his agein the shape of 呈的形状get oneself into shape 强身健体out of shape 变形take shape 成形；有了形状BrainstormingBrainstorming1.Suppose you are listening to the introduction of a new product,what information is important?2.If yo
46、u want to buy an electric dictionary for study,what should you pay special attention to?Listening Part AUncles Requirements:Weight and size:_ Cost:_ Appearance:_ Translation:_ Pronunciation:_ Extra functions:_ Mark 204D:Language:_ Word capacity:_ Extra features:_ Weight:_ Cost:_ Extra functions:_ Ex
47、tra features:_96 gramsspell check etc.FM radio and games etc.Read Part C and fill in the blanks:Read Part C and fill in the blanks:Stylus Pen:Language:_ Appearance:_ Word capacity:_ Weight:_ Cost:_ Extra functions:_ Extra features:_ _quick translation etc.20 gramssuitable for people with reading dis
48、ability Mark 204D:Languages:_ Word capacity:_ Weight:_ Cost:_ Extra functions:_ Extra features:_Chinese and Englishover 102,000650 YuanListening Part B Stylus Pen:Language:_ Appearance:_ Word capacity:_ Weight:_ Cost:_ Extra functions:_ Extra features:_English-Chinesejust like a penover 100,0001200
49、YuanListening Part BPlease use the information in the form to introduce the two types of electronic dictionaries to your partners.Finish English Weekly,Edition M 7 U1 and hand it in the day after tomorrow.HomeworkHomeworkTask(2)To obtain information,what are you supposed to do when we are making a p
50、hone?Be polite.Be clear and to the point.Make sure you understand what you hear.Brainstorming1.Good morning,I would like to enquire the cost of.2.Could you give me some information about?3.I would like to know how much the latest model cost.4.Can you tell me how much the latest models cost?5.Could y
51、ou repeat that?6.Does that mean that?7.So that means that8.In other words,Useful ExpressionsTelephoning a companyAsk about:The power sourceThe life of the batteries The guarantee of the dictionaryAnswers:Three AAA batteriesLast about 70 hoursCovers faults but not loss of dictionary1.advisesuggest do
52、ingsuggest+that从句S+（should）动原2.suggestadvise doingadvise sb.to doadvise+that从句S+（should）动原Expressions for a writing with advice3.recommendrecommend doingrecommend sb.to dorecommend+that从句S+(should)动原4.It seems to me that5.In my opinionWritingWrite an e-mail with advice on buying an electronic dictio
53、nary.HomeworkHomeworkPlease review words of this unit and we will have word dictation tonight.Project(1)Project(1)Brainstorming1.Why do you use mobile phones?2.What functions does the mobilephone have?SkimmingWorrying Findingsworrying findingssupporting details1.What might be the writers attitude to
54、wards mobile phone use?2.Where can you get the conclusion?Para(23)Using a mobile phone doubles the risk of developing brain cancer.From line 9 to line 15Para(45)Digital mobile phones are an actual danger.From line 32 to line 45Para(68)The reasons for no evidence about negative effects of mobile phon
55、es.From line 69 to line 75 Scanning1.What might be the writers attitude towards mobile phone use?2.Where can you get the conclusion?1.What might be the writers attitude towards mobile phone use?2.Where can you get the conclusion?The writer might be worried about it.We can draw the conclusion from th
56、e last sentence in the leading paragraph.Listening&Reading AloudLanguage points 1.The British Association for the Advancement of Science has reported that using a mobile phone doubles the risk of developing brain cancer，a disease which is usually terminalrisk (1)n.危险性，危险 (2)v.使冒险；做赌注at the risk of冒着
57、的风险takerun risksa risk冒险risk doing sth冒险做某事terminal adj.临终的，晚期的;学期的，期终的本句为复合句。that引导了一个宾语从句，a disease 作brain cancer的同位语，which引导定语从句修饰a disease。提示(1)作“与相比”解时，既可用with，也可用to。但作“把比作”解时，只能用to。(2)compared to与compared with构成的过去分词短语常作状语，意为“与相比而言”，并且两者可通用。2.The report is based on the findings of research tha
58、t was carried out in Sweden，comparing 1617 patients found to have brain tumors(cancer)between 1997 and 2003 with the same number of healthy people本句为复合句。that引导了一个定语从句，先行词是research。compare v.比较 compareto 把比作comparewith把与相比Compared towith 40 years ago，standards in health care have improved enormously
59、3.For this study，it was necessary to look at patients who had been using mobile phones for ten years or more,so the research concentrated on older types of mobile phonesconcentrate v.集中(注意力或思想等)it作形式主语，真正的主语是后面的不定式。so引导的是结果状语从句。concentrate.on 集中(注意力或思想等)在上4.New digital mobile phones produce less rad
60、iation，but that does not necessarily mean that they should be used without cautioncaution n谨慎；小心cautious adj.小心的这是一个由but来连接的两个分旬组成的复合句。在第二个分句中，又包含了一个由that引导的从句，作mean的宾语。本句为复合句。half of which引导了一个非限制性定语从句，在非限制性定语从句中，while连接两个并列分句，表对比和转折。5.This study was conducted with 200 mice，half of which were expos
61、ed to radiation while the other half did not receive any radiationexpose v.暴露expose sth.sb.oneself显露或暴露某事物某人自己The two brothers are of equal weightAll men are created equalHe is equal to the taskIm not his equal at running6.The amount of radiation was equal to using a mobile phone for two half-hour p
62、eriods per dayequal(1)adj.相同的；同样的；相等的(2)adj.平等的；同等的(3)adj.能胜任的；能应付的(4)n.同等的人；相等物；对手7.One theory is that it is not availablebecause the telecommunication industryis huge and the amount of profit involved is enormoustelecommunication n.电信；电讯tele-是一个前缀，意为“远程；隔着一段距离”;“电视的”。teleconference telegram telepr
63、inter telescopeprofit n.利润；利益；赢利make a profit获得利润for profit以盈利为目的的8.For years，the cigarette companies would not acknowledge that cancer is associated with smoking，but now we all know that it isacknowledge v.(1)认知；承认之事实 (2)答谢 (3)表明已收到acknowledgeas 认为是 acknowledge doing 承认做acknowledge sb.s letter 向某人表
64、示信已收到associate v使结合或合伙，联想associate sthwith sth将某事与另一件事联系起来9.But its up to you to choose good programs!up to (1)多达 count up to twenty (2)直到，不多于 up to now (3)可与某事物相比较up to ones usual standard 达到某人平时的水平 (4)能胜任，有某种能力的 be up to sthdoing sth(5)正在忙于某事 What is he up to?(6)由来决定up to sbIt is up to the manager
65、 to draw a decision10.Can we have faith in them and believe they are being honest？faith n信任；相信；信心have faith in相信；信任；信仰lose faith in 对不再信任相信Discussion about mobile phonesWorrying FindingsSupporting DetailsAdvantagesDisadvantages1.What might be theBesides mobile phones,there are many other electric devices,like TV,MP3.What are their advantages and disadvantages?Please find the relative information after class.HomeworkProject(2)Project PresentationSee you!
