英语旧人教高中第一册上 Unit9 Technology4.ppt

* A toothpick A sock A plastic bag Sentences we may use to describe one thing: What does it look like? Who usually uses it? What is it used for? How do people use it? What is it made of ? How does it work? When is it used? Where do you usually see it? Agreement Absolutely. That’s exactly what I was thinking. That’s a good point. That’s worth thinking about. Disagreement I disagree. I’m afraid I don’t agree. Well, it depends. Well, I’m not sure about that. The main idea It discusses the increasing popularity of cellphone in Chinese society. Cellphones are everywhere and have positive and negative effects on our life. Answer the following questions: 1.What does the title “Life on the go” mean? 2. Why do some schools not let students use cellphones? 3. Why do teenagers like cellphones so much? 4.Wang Mei says that cellphones are the most useful? Why? It means the high pace of modern life and to the fact that portable devices, like cellphones and laptops, are becoming popular. Cellphones can distract students in class; cellphones may make students spend more time talking on the phone than doing homework Safety and the cool factor; the desire to be liked by others.etc. Sample Outline 1 Wang Mei is an example of Chinese teenagers who have cellphones. 2 Cellphones can be used for many things. For example: talking to people, sending messages and pictures, playing games, listening to music, keeping appointments. 3 Cellphones also cause problems. 1 In xchoo, cellphones may disturb lessons. 2 At home, students may spend too much time and money on phone calls . 4 There are several reasons why teenagers like cellphones. 1 Cellphones help us stay in touch with friends and family. 2 Cellphones make us feel safer. 3 Cellphones are fun and cool. 4 Wang Mei explains why she likes her cellphone and what she uses it for. Language Points The answer seems to be that we have a need to