高一英语课件 Life on the go精选.pptVIP

* 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. Making Suggestions You’d better (not) do… You should / ought to do… You need (to)… I suggest that… Will / Shall you…? What / How about…? Why not…? Why don’t you…? LIFE ON THE GO Wang Mei puts her hand into her pocket, takes out her red cellphone and presses the talk key. “Hi, mun! I’m on the bus. I should be home in about ten minutes.” Wang Mei is one of many Chinese teenagers who live life “on the go” and use cellphones. Cellphones, or mobile phones, make it possible for us to talk to anyone from anywhere. Modern cellphones are morethan just phones-they are being used as cameras and radios, and to send e-mail or surf the Internet. New functions are being added to the phones.The latest cellphones have features such as games, music and an electronic calendar that will remind you about appointments and important dates. Cellphones have changed our behaviour and how we communicate. They are being used everywhere-sometimes where they shouldn’t. One headmaster says that phones are not allowed in the classroom. “If a phone starts ringing in the classroom, teachers and students are disturbed and cannot work.” The students obey the rules and agree not to use their phones in the classroom. “I don’t dare to use the phone in school, because they will take it away from me,” says John Hill, a student in London. John got his phone for his birthday, but his parents don’t let him use it in school. Some parents worry that their children will spend too much time and money on phone calls. Why are cellphones so popular, especially among teenagers? The answer seems to be that we have a need to stay in touch with friends and family no matter where we are or what we are doing. Having a cellphone also makes us feel safer, since we can call for help in case of anemergency. Of