1、牛津版高二 Module 7Unit 1Task Helping buy an electronic dictionaryTranslate the following sentences into English.2.一些人认为数字电视比卫星电视要优越得多。Many people contributed to the development of TV.Some consider digital TV to be superior to satellite TV.Revision1.许多人对电视的发展做出了贡献。At that time,the record player had to be
2、 wound up by hand.These portable radios are popular among students.Music websites have sprung up.3.当时的唱机必须用手摇。4.这种便携式收音机很受学生的欢迎。5.音乐网站上如雨后春笋般地出现了。Leading-in:Listening for what is most important:very important:most important/significant a major consideration above allin particularpay attention to rea
3、llySkills building 1:Listening for what is most important:Not so important:Im less worried aboutit doesnt matter so much if/whetherless/not as important less/not as significantNot necessary to take notes:for example for instancePre-Listening:If you want to buy a product,what is most important to you
4、?Why?Uncles Requirements:weight and size:_ cost:_ appearance:_ translation:_ pronunciation:_ extra functions:_Listening Part A:TapescriptUncle:You know,Xiaowen is really interested in his English course,and hes asked me to buy him a new dictionary.He wants an electronic one.He says electronic dictio
5、naries are more convenient because they are so small and light.Actually,I dont think the size and weight matter so much as longas its not too expensive.I think these new ones cost quite a lot,and I really dont want to spend more than 700 yuan.I think he might like one that looks very smart and moder
6、n-you know what young people are like,but I dont think that is important.What I really want him to have is a dictionary that will translate English words into Chinese,as well as translate Chinese words into English.Some people say that its better to have a dictionary that is only in English,but I th
7、ink it is too early for that.Maybe later,if Xiaowen goes on to study English at university,that will be good for him,but now I think he needs a two-way dictionary.This way,he can look up words in both languages.The other thing that I want him to have is an electronic dictionary that provides English
8、 pronunciation,because as you know,the spelling of an English word doesnt always tell you how the word should be pronounced.An electronic dictionary with that function will make sure he pronounces the words properly.Xiaowen says that some electronic dictionaries have a lot of extra functions such as
9、 games and calendars,but I think those will just make the dictionary more expensive.I would prefer him to have something quite basic to use just for studies,so that he doesnt want to play with it all the time.Mark 204D:Languages:_Word capacity:_Weight:_ Cost:_ Extra functions:_ _ Extra features:_Chi
10、nese and English over 102,000 650 YuanPart B Notes for useful information:a voice function;wildcard search functionStylus Pen:Languages:_Appearance:_Word capacity:_Weight:_Cost:_Extra functions:_Extra features:_English-Chinesejust like a pen 100,0001,200 Yuan Listening Part B:Salesperson:Good mornin
11、g.Can I help you?Student:Yes.I need some information about electronic dictionaries.Salesperson:Certainly.Let me show you our most recent ones.One of the most popular models is the Mark 204D.It is a Tapescriptdictionary with both Chinese and English entries.The Mark 204D has over 100,000 words,over 2
12、,000 idioms and common English expressions.It gives clear English definitions.It also has a voice function,so that the pronunciation of words can be heard.Thats very useful for students who want to use it to practise listening and speaking,in addition to reading and writing in English.Of course,head
13、phones are included.The Mark 204D also has something called a wildcard search function.That means if you dont know the exact spelling of a word in English and you just enter what you think it might be,the dictionary will guess what the word is likely to be and will show you the correct spelling,and
14、the translation in Chineseas well.The latest model that we have in the shop is rather different from the Mark 204D.Its called the Stylus Pen Model.This is an interesting little device.Its in the shape of a pen,and as you can see,its quite small,just like a pen.You just run it over the text that you
15、want to translate,and it reads the words or phrases and gives you an instant translation from English into Chinese.It will also read them aloud,so you can hear the correct pronunciation.It also have over 100,000 entries.Of course,its more expensive than the Mark 204D.It costs 1,200 yuan whereas the
16、Mark 204D costs 650 yuan.That model is on sale at the moment.Mark 204D:Weight:_Extra functions:_ _ _ _Extra features:_ _ _96 grams;104 72 2115 mm spell check;pronunciation guide and a list of words with similar and opposite meanings Part C:hints for the TOEFL and IELTS exams,FM radioand gamesStylus
17、Pen:Weight:_Extra functions:_ _ _ _Extra features:_ _quick and correct translation;an inbuilt loudspeaker and a clear LCD screen20 gramssuitable for people with a reading disability1.be polite2.be clear and to the point3.make sure you understand what you hear,and ask for clarification if you dont un
18、derstand somethingIt is important to do the following:Skills building 2:asking for information by telephoneAsk about:1.the power source2.the life of the batteries 3.the guarantee of the dictionaryAnswers:1.three AAA batteries2.last about 70 hours3.covers faults but not loss of dictionaryTelephoning
19、a company:We need to keep two things in mind:1.express the advice politely,like a suggestion not an order2.present the information clearly,simply and in the right orderSills building 3:writing to give adviceWrite an e-mail to recommend one of the two models.You have to explain the reasons for your c
20、hoice.You can use the information we have collected above to help you write the e-mail.Writing:Language Points:1.measure vt./vi.量、测量n.量度、尺寸;措施、方法sth measure 某物量起来长（宽、高、重）make to ones measure 给某人量身定做 take measures to do 采取措施做e.g.The rope measures 20 meters long.e.g.The tailor is measuring me for a new suit.2.suitable adj.合适的、适宜的、适当的be suitable to/for 对合适/适合e.g.The book is suitable for children.Homework:To go over what you have learnt in this lesson.To complete the e-mail by yourself.To preview the project.
