高中英语必修二：Unit3 Using language.pptVIP

* * Listening and speaking Page 22 Two students are talking about information technology. The 21th century will be the century of information Technology. Before you listen, discuss in pairs what IT consists of. Make a list and compare your ideas with another pair. Listen to the whole text and write down the main idea in one sentence. 1 2 Part A Part B What does IT include? Which form of IT describes the skills of a sport best? What is the most popular from of IT? Which form of IT has the most functions? Books, radio and TV books TV computers Listen to Part A and fill in the chart. Then do the same with Part B. 3 Type of IT advantages Disadvantages Computer TV Book Radio You can find information. It is not always accurate. You can both listen and watch. You cannot write to friends. You can get information. Sometimes it is out of date. You can listen to English You cannot watch a film What are the advantages and disadvantages of each form of IT? When each kind of IT is most useful.. 4 The advantage/disadvantage is… I think/ don’t think that… Give me your reasons. What makes you think so? I think… because (of)… Let’s decide… As/ since…, I think… I agree/ don’t agree… because… First… Second… I’ve decided that… I believe that… Let’s make a decision. Part A D: Hi, Laura. It’s good to see you because I’m so bored. My homework is about information Technology but I know everything there is to know about IT. L: Come off it. Dave. I think I might know more than you. D: OK. Let me test you! Here’s the first question. What’s information technology? L: Gosh, that’s easy! It’s computers, of course. D: Ah! That’s just where you’re wrong. It includes books, radio and TV as well. script L: Really! Well, I never. D: Question number 2. Which is the most popular form of IT in the world? L: Well, that must be computers this time. D: No, it’s books. Think of all those people in developing countries without computers. Their only form of IT is books! L: Oh dear! I’m not doing very well. Par