4. Discussion- 1 What IT consists of?

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10. Listen to the whole text and write down the main idea in one sentence. Two students are talking about information technology.

11. Listen to Part A and fill in the chart. Part A What does IT include? What is the most popular form of IT? books, radio and TV books

12. Listen to Part B and fill in the chart. Part B Which form of IT describes the skills of a sport best? Which form of IT has the most functions? TV computers

13. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each form of IT? Using these reasoning expressions in your discussion. Discussion- 2 The advantage/disadvantage is … As/Since …, I think.. I think/don’t think that… I agree/don’t agree…because.. Give me your reasons. First … Second ….. What makes you think so? I’ve decided that… I think … because (of )… I believe that … Let’s decide … let’s make a decision ….

14. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each form of IT? Discussion- 2 Type of ITAdvantagesDisadvantages 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 Sometimes it is out of date.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.

15. Andy — the android

16. Who is an Android?

17. 1.The androids can often play games together. 2.I am a striker, so I can run very fast. 3. In the game, I need to speak to my teammates in English. 4. Our team won the match last year in Seattle. 5. I disagreed to the result of the match. 6. I can make any move in the game just like a human. Scanning : True or False Scanning : True or False F T F F T F

18. 1 Read the passage carefully and fill in the file for Andy Name Andy Appearance looks like a human Size as big as a human Character competitive, co-operative Ability can move and think like a human Job striker

19. 1.What part does Andy play in the football team? 2. What is Andy’s opinion about the match in Seattle? 3. How does the programmer help Andy to make up new moves? He is a striker. He thinks that the team who won the first place cheated. Read the text carefully and answer the following questions. She programs possible moves that Andy can use if a new situation arises.

20. The Sporting Robot Reading the passage on page 59

21. Name: Gender: What it look like : What it can do : Its wish: Who is the speaker in the passage ?

22. Reading the passage, and suppose you are Hua Fei’s programmer now keep a record of his performance. Record CardHua Fei Ability Performance in 78 th Olympics Prize won Performance in 79 th Olympics Reason for failure Treatment Excellent style and movement; Olympic standard. Wonderful turns, dives, circles and dances Silver medal for flying exercises Began very well but failed through no fault of his own. Parachute failed to open. Two new legs and a new head.

23. Discussion (1): There are two persons for you to choose as a friend. One is a human, and the other is an android. Which one will you like to choose and why ? I think that… I have decided that… In my opinion…

24. Discussion(2): What is your ideal androids? 1.What does it look like? 2. What can it do? 3. How much does it cost? appearance function cost

25. Imagination is more important than knowledge. ---- Albert Einstein

26. I am a pencil. Before I am put into the box, my father tells me there are five things I should always remember and never forget. If I keep them in mind and put them into practice, I can become the best pencil if I can be. One : I will be able to do many great things, but only if I allow myself to be held in someone’s hand. Two: I will experience a painful （疼痛的） sharpening （使变锋利） from time to time, but I’ll need it to become a better pencil.

27. Three: I will be able to correct any mistake I might make. Four: The most important part of me will always be what’s inside. And five: On every surface （表面） I am used on, I must leave my mark. No matter what the condition is, I must continue to write. I understand and promise to remember. Then I go into the box with purpose in my heart and start my journey.

28. Imaginative writing requires you to exercise your ____1_____ (imagination, guessing ability). You should change your _______2_____ (role, attitude ) and the _____3_________( way of behaving, way of thinking )in the position of the object you will write. Usually you should adopt _____4________________(the third person singular, the first person singular ) to organize the passage. The passage can be a short story, an essay, and so on according to different writing requirements. imagination role way of thinking the third person singular

29. Pre- writing: While writing: Post-writing: Get an overall understanding List out some features Write down an outline Give a brief induction Make the contents interesting Put a wonderful ending Check with your partner

30. Here is an imaginative passage about computer. Please read it and fill in the blanks using the words in the box. Change the word from where necessary. turn to break down be made up of in that case come across add… to inform …of communicate with regard… as let … down

31. My name is computer, born in America in 1946. I am always _____1______a good assistant by human beings. Looking at my appearance, you will find I _____2________the following parts: the screen like my eyes, the main engine like my head, the keyboard like my legs and the mouse like my hands. When _______3________some trouble, human beings always ______4_______me for help and I will never _____5________ them______5______. regarded as am made up of coming across turn to let down

32. I am furnished with a wide range of information such as news from all fields, sports, entertainment, weather forecasts and so on. I keep human beings ____________6_______ what is happening around the world every day. I also provide an efficient way for them to______7_____________each other. Sometimes, some strange viruses that are my natural enemies will attack me._______8__________, I will ______9______. In order to ensure my safety, human beings dress me in a kind of clothes called virus-killing softwares. informed of communicate with In that case break down

33. With the rapid development of science and technology, a growing number of functions have _______10________ my body. I hope I can be accessible to more people and serve them as a close friend. been added to

34. The film Harry Potter creates a legend in the film industry depending on its popularity and high record in box office. Students all over the world are crazy about the young boy’s magic. Now please imagine yourself to be Harry Potter. How will you deal with the following problems using your magical powers ?

35. I am Harry Potter, a boy with magical powers.___________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ ____________ Cruel wars Endangered animals Environmental pollution

36. I am Harry Potter, a boy with magical powers. I regard myself as a guard of the earth. To create a peaceful and friendly world for human beings is my duty. First of all, I will make use of my magic to bring all the cruel wars to a stop. Let all the people no longer suffer from the wounds and death caused by wars. Let peace ring at every corner of the world.

37. In addition, I will raise people’s awareness of saving endangered animals. As long as we learn to protect animals, we will understand how to give our love to others. Finally, I will rely on my magic to solve the environmental pollution. The earth is the only home of us human beings. Only by making great efforts can we make the earth a better place to live in. Please join me in this action. Let’s work together to build a bright future!

38.  ( ) excellent  ( ) good  ( ) average   ( ) try hard  Clear opinion, clear structure, sentences well connected, advanced words/grammar, few mistakes  Clear opinion, clear structure, simple words/grammar, few mistakes  Clear opinion, simple words/grammar,some mistakes  Clear opinion, simple words/grammar, not fluent, a lot of mistakes  Group-evaluation( 小组评价 ):

39. Homework 1.Review the reading passages in this unit; 2.Review the language points in this unit; 3.Finish exercises in workbook, unit 3.