新世纪大学英语听说教程Unit2.ppt

LB_CL2_WYW_E1 E What do they say? Activity 2: Pair work. Now watch the third episode of the video again. Pay special attention to how the speakers say the words. Then work with a partner and act out the episode. Lesson A Computers are everywhere. Lesson B Modern technology While You Watch ■ II subtitle City Living The first word processor LB_CL2_WYW_E1 E What do they say? Activity 2: Pair work. Now watch the third episode of the video again. Pay special attention to how the speakers say the words. Then work with a partner and act out the episode. Lesson A Computers are everywhere. Lesson B Modern technology While You Watch ■ II subtitle City Living The first word processor LB_CL2_AYW_A After You Watch 2. Tara: So? No big deal … Laptops have batteries … 1.Prof. Morgan: Actually, the typewriters weren’t that bad. Now, as for the first computers … oh my gosh! 3. Prof. Morgan: And nowadays, almost everyone has a computer. In those days, nobody had their own computer. We used to use the ones at the university. Useful expressions Lesson A Computers are everywhere. a phrase used to introduce a subject related to what is being discussed an expression meaning during a particular period in the past an expression used to emphasize that something is not surprising an expression used to refer to recent or current times a phrase used as a mild alternative to “God” to show surprise or strong feelings 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. These conversations are from the video. Study the underlined expressions. Then match each expression with the correct definition. A oh my gosh! __________ as for _____ In those days ___________ No big deal __________ nowadays _________ Lesson B Modern technology City Living The first word processor LB_CL2_AYW_B B After You Watch Writing. Write a short summary of the City Living story. You may start with the following sentences. Lesson A Computers are everywhere. Professor Morgan is helping Tara ________________________________________. They start