2. Unit 9 Technology Period II Life on the Go

3. appointment teenager press case function behavior image dare feature calendar emergency remind 约会 压；压力 功能 图象，形象 特征 日历 紧急情况 青少年 事，情形 行为 敢于 提醒 Review the words :

4. mobile phones/cell phones 12345 6 78910

5. Pre-reading A: As a student, it is necessary to use a cellphone. B: As a student, it is not necessary to use a cellphone.

6. First reading: Find out the main idea of each paragraph. Para 1. Wang Mei is an example of Chinese teenagers who have cellphones. Para 2. Cellphones can be used for many things. Para 3. Cellphones also cause problems 。 Para 4. There are several reasons why teenagers like cellphones. Para 5. Wang Mei explains why she likes her cellphone and what she uses it for.

7. talking to people, sending messages, sending pictures, playing games, listening to music, keeping appointments and so on 1.Cellphones can be used for many things ： For example: Second reading:Detailed information

8. 2.Cellphones also cause problems: 1. In school: 2. At home: Cellphones may disturb lessons. Students may spend too much time and money on phone call.

9. 3.There are several reasons why teenagers like cellphones. 1. Cellphones helps stay in touch with friends and family. 2. Cellphones make us feel safer. 3. Cellphones are fun and cool.

10. Multiple choices: 1.“Life on the go” refers to a lifestyle where people are always doing the following _____. A. rushing from one place to another B. doing many things at the same time C. using mobile phones and computer D. All of the above

11. 2.Which of the following is most probable in the future according to the passage? A. Cell phones will take the place of computers. B. Cell phones will be allowed in every classroom. C. Cell phones can also pick up TV programmes. D. No one can live without a cell phone. 3. Which of the following can be used as another title for the passage? A. Different Kinds of Cell Phones B. Teenagers C. Mobile Phones in China D. No Cell Phone in Class

12. Language points: 1. remind e.g (1)Please remind me to leave her this note.( 提醒 ) (2)Please remind me that I must call her up before nine. ( 提醒 ) (3)The film reminded him of his experience in China. （使 … 想起）

13. 2. in case of in case “ 免得, 以防, 以备 ” “ 假使, 如果 ” ( 2 ) Take your umbrella in case it rains. ( 3 ) In case he comes, let me know. “ 假使, 如果发生, 万一 ” ( 1 ) In case of fire, ring the alarm bell. in nine cases out of ten in that case in all/most cases 十有八九 在那种情况下 在所有 / 大多数情况下

14. 3.Wh-ever 的用法： whatever,whichever,whoever,whomever 可以引导名词性从句，也可以引导让步状语从 句. 当引导让步状语从句时，可以换成 no matter what/which/who/whom, 位置可在 主句前面，也可以在主句之后。 1.Take whatever you want.( 宾语从句 ) Take no matter what you want. ( × ) 2. Whoever comes here must obey the rules. ( 主从） No matter who comes here must obey the rules. (×)

15. 3. Whatever happens, we will complete the work on time. ( 状语从句 ) No matter what happens,we will complete the work on time. We will complete the work on time ， no matter what happens. (√)

16. (4) It seems as if ( 真实 )It seems as if it is going to rain. ( 虚拟 )It seems as if he were her father. 4. seem 的用法 (1) seem+adj This problem seems difficult, but it is simple actually. (2) seem to do He seems to know the answer. (3) It seems that clause It seems that everything is OK.

17. Free talk: Wang Mei says that cellphones are the most useful inventions ever. Do you agree? If not,what do you think is the most useful and you want to own?

18. Homework 1. Review the language points we learned today. 2.Do exercises in vocabulary on P134 and 135.

19. Thank you!