人教版英语高一上册Unit_9.doc

Unit 9 Technology LISTENING 1 Listen to the tape. What is being described?What can the things be used for? 1 These are very simple,two sticks about 20cm long. They are usually made of wood. You hold the two sticks in one hand. But you will soon learn how to pick up even small pieces of food. 2 This thing is very popular and useful. Almost everyone has one these days. You can see people using this thing on the bus,when they are walking or at home. Its usually small about the same size as your hand and comes in many colors. Therere several buttons on it,some for numbers others for other things. It can be put in your pocket or in a small bag. With it you can talk to people far away. 3 This is a large box with a big door. If you open the door,a light comes on,and you can see what inside. Youd better not leave the door open for too long, because it is not good for things inside You might catch a cold too,if you stand in front of the open door Therere several shelves inside some in the box itself and some in the door. You usually find this large box in the kitchen. READING LIFE ON THE GO Wang Mei puts her hand into her pocket takes out her red cellphone and presses the talk key. Hi,mum!Im 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. Words and images are being sent throughout the world. Modern cellphones are more than 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 shouldnt. One headmaster says that phones are not allowed in the classroom. If a phone sta