新世纪大学英语视听说Unit 6 PPT及答案.ppt

The topic of the video is “Extreme gadgets.” What do you think the CNN reporter will include in this report? 1. Probably she will introduce some fancy high-tech gadgets that can only be found in Akihabara. Lesson B1.13 Lesson B Extreme gadgets Lesson A Technostress Extreme Gadgets Do you know any items that you think can be considered as extreme gadgets? Note them down. 2. I think things like cell phones, MP4 players, digital cameras, USB, etc. can perhaps be considered as extreme gadgets. Lesson B1.14 Lesson B Extreme gadgets Lesson A Technostress Extreme Gadgets What kind of people do you think are likely to visit Akihabara? 3. Young people who are very keen on new technology – tech heads. Lesson B1.15 Lesson B Extreme gadgets Lesson A Technostress Extreme Gadgets Do you think Japanese consumers are more willing to try out new things? Why? 4. Yes, I do think Japanese consumers are more willing to try out new things because they think owning the latest items is a symbol of their social status. Lesson B1.16 Lesson B Extreme gadgets Lesson A Technostress Extreme Gadgets What kind of extreme gadgets are you interested in? 5. I am interested in small digital cameras. Lesson B1.17 Lesson B Extreme gadgets Lesson A Technostress Extreme Gadgets While You Watch Lesson B1.18 Watch the video once or twice and listen for answers to these questions. Take brief notes on the answers. Then compare answers with a partner. ■ Why do so many “tech junkies” — people who like technical gadgets very much and use them a lot — like to go to Japan? What is the purpose of the “Vein Mouse” and how does it work? What is the purpose of the “healthy toilet” and how does it work? What is special about the refrigerator shown in the video? Lesson B Extreme gadgets Lesson A Technostress Extreme Gadgets Keys Lesson B1.18 They go to see the newest technical gadgets that they can only find in Japan. It identifies PC users before they log on. It recognizes the user’s vein pattern