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1、TV and audio devices: a reviewReading: Questionnaire:1.Do you have a MP3? Yes No2.Do you always take it with you even at school? Always Sometimes Never3.Do you agree to take MP3 at shool? Yes No4.How long do you spend listening to your MP3 a day? More than 2 hours About 1 hour Below 30 mins.Technolo

2、gyUsageComputerThe InternetCellphoneNew technology is often used in old ways.as a typewriter/tape recorder/VCDplayer/notebook/calendar/telephone/calculatoras a library/magazine/TV/telephone/bank/storeas a telephone/watch/calendar/camera/computer Have you ever seen such a mouse before? What function

3、do you think it has? It can also act as a CD player. What functions do you need in a TV set or an audio devices? Are you interested in the development of TV and audio devices? TV and audio devices: a reviewReading strategy: understanding subtitles Subtitles appear after titles and give you more info

4、rmation about the text than the titles. types_history of audio devicesTape recorders and players_goes digitalTVAudio devicesEarlytimemodernEarlySounds_history of TVage: Cable TV, satellite TV, digital TV, The in order of _ (By _ of equipment)_First reading: read the text and finishPart A on P2 Readi

5、ng.swf 1. When did regular public TV broadcasting begin around the world? 2. What is WebTV? 3. What was invented in 1954?It began on 11 May 1928 in New York and in London on 20 August 1929.It is the TV set combined with the World Wide Web.The cassette recorder. Careful reading:Read the text again an

6、d complete Parts C1 and C2.C1:True or false exerciseslThomas Edison made the first recording l of a human voice.2. Until 1972, most people used black-and- white TV.3. Satellite TV is delivered with greater clarity than digital TV.4. The first record player was invented before 1877.5. Transistor tech

7、nology was first used to receive radio programmes, and then to develop cassette recorders.6. CDs were invented about ten years before the MD player was invented.7. MP3 technology began in Germany in 1987.Digital TVsatellite TVafter for military useC2: Fill in the formYearEvent1877First recording of

8、a human voice was made19251948195119541958First public showings of wireless TV transmissions were made in the USA.Cable TV began in the USA; 3 American scientists invented the transistor.Colour broadcasts began in the USA.Invention of transistor led to the development of cassette recorders.First LPs

9、(long-play records) came onto the market.C2: Fill in the formYearEvent196219821987198919921996Satellites began to be used to broadcast TV.First CDs produced by using digital technology were made available.Development of MP3 technology started in Germany.International standards for digital TV were es

10、tablished.Development of MD player began.First WebTV set-top boxes came onto the market.1. When and where was the first long-distance TV broadcast made? A. In 1925 in the USA. B. In 1926 in the UK. C. In 1928 in the UK. D. In 1928 in both the USA and the UK.2. Who might be the inventor of the first

11、TV? A. Vladimir Zworykin from Russia. B. Philo Farnsworth in the USA. C. John Logie Baird from Scotland. D. It remains uncertain.3. How many countries have put digital TV into operation according to the passage? A.Only one. B. Already two. C. At most three. D. At least four. 4. Who might have attrib

12、uted to the development of the Walkman?A. Two Japanese engineers. B. Three American scientists.C. Thomas Edison. D. Emile Berliner. 5. What is the main factor that causes the spring up of music websites all over the Internet?A. The popularity of Walkman. B. The development of the MD player.C. The de

13、velopment of MP3 technology. D. The wide use of Discman. 6. How is the passage organized _.A. by paragraphs B. in chronological order C. by concepts D. by sub-topicsPart D: Match the following words with the correct definitions.reviewuncertainsuperiorquestionnaireswound uppatentportabledemandingable

14、 to be carriedasking for sth, firmlya written list of questions for finding information or opinionsnot sure, feeling doubt about sth.a report on sth. that shows a sequence of eventsa paper that proves you are the only person or company able to produce a certain product.made to move around itself or

15、sth. else. h. better_edhcgfabPart E:Fill in the blanks with words given in the box.broadcasting Germany households recording 200recorders wireless compact Britain 65I was really surprised to find out that the first public showings of (1)_ TV transmissions took place way back in 1925. It took another

16、 three yearsbefore there are any regular public(2)_, first in the USA and in the following year in (3)_.Personally,I think people must have found it quite a delight when colour TV was first broadcast in 1929.However, within the next (4)_ years, peoplewould be able to choose what to match from a vari

17、etyof (5)_ different channels because of cableTV. It is reported that in 1998, 66 per cent of (6)_ in the USA had cable TV.wirelessbroadcastingBritain65200householdsThe other information I got was about the evolution of audio devices, starting with Thomas Edisons first (7)_, then moving on to differ

18、ent kinds of tape(8)_ and finally CDs (meaning (9)_ discs), which were introducedin the 1980s. I was also really surprised tolearn that (10)_ was the birthplace of MP3, not Japan or the USA as I had Assumed they would be. These things all bring great convenience and delight to peoples lives.recordin

19、grecorderscompactGermany 1.More and more people are using computers for information and entertainment. Do you think we will still need books and TVs in the future? Why or why not? 2.What are the possible disadvantages of having a lot of technology in our lives?Discussion:Language PointsLanguage Poin

20、tsBecause of this, it is still uncertain who invented TV. (lines 6-7) I was uncertain about how to add background music to it. Dont take his words seriously. He is a person of uncertain temper. The light is uncertain未确定的未确定的易变的易变的忽明忽暗的忽明忽暗的I am uncertain what job I am going to take in the future.我不确

21、定将来我要做什么工作。我不确定将来我要做什么工作。2. Some consider digital TV to be superior to satellite TV (line19-20) Who do you consider to be the most important person in history？ They are considering moving to another city since they get a new job there. consider:1).to think of someone or something as or to believe so

22、meone or something to be 2).consider to carefully think about 如果你考虑过她所受的良好训练，你对如果你考虑过她所受的良好训练，你对她的成功就不会惊讶了。她的成功就不会惊讶了。 贝尔被认为是世上第一个发明电话的人。贝尔被认为是世上第一个发明电话的人。Bell is considered to have invented the first telephone. Her success is not surprising if youconsider her excellent training.be superior to： bett

23、er in quality or value “比比 好好,比比.强强” ；地位高的；地位高的；高傲的；自大的高傲的；自大的 在我看来在我看来, 手工制作的裤子要比机器加工的好手工制作的裤子要比机器加工的好. 就这两本书而言就这两本书而言, 我认为这本比那本更好我认为这本比那本更好. 这家西餐馆比我们上星期去的那一家好。这家西餐馆比我们上星期去的那一家好。In my opinion, trousers made by hand are superior to those made by machines.Of the two books, I think this one is superio

24、r to that.This western restaurant is superior to the one we went to last week. superior n. “上级上级”, “长者长者” 我们需要一我们需要一 封你们领导写的推荐信封你们领导写的推荐信. We will need a letter of recommendation from one of your superiors. be inferior to 比比差的，劣的；地位低的差的，劣的；地位低的A captain is inferior to a major.上尉的级别低于少校。上尉的级别低于少校。3.c

25、onsumers in the USA had access to 200 channel.(line 22) access: the possibility of reaching a place or the right to use something The only access to the old castle is a bridge. Students have free access to the library in our school. Only a few people have access to the lecture hall to deliver a spee

26、ch.4. In 1996, a completely new concept was introduced when the first WebTV set-top boxes came onto the market.(lines 24-25) come onto the market to appear or to be sold in the market Many things need to be done before a new product comes onto the market. 当当一个新的产品进入市场的时候，很快就一个新的产品进入市场的时候，很快就脱销了。脱销了。

27、 这款新的这款新的MP4面世之后，他很快就在年轻面世之后，他很快就在年轻人中很流行。人中很流行。 When a new product comes onto the market,it is soon out of stock.After this new type of MP3 player came onto the market, it soon became popularamong young people.5. This combines the TV set with the world Wide Web.(line 25) combinewith/ be combined wi

28、th: to join something together withv理论应该和实践结合起来。理论应该和实践结合起来。v教孩子的一种好方法是把教学与快乐结合起来。教孩子的一种好方法是把教学与快乐结合起来。A good way of teaching children is to combine teaching with pleasure.Theory should be combined with practice.6. At that time, the record player had to be wound up by hand and only played a record f

29、or two minutes. (lines 31-32) wind n. 风，气流风，气流, 打嗝打嗝 wind v.（winded, winded）使（某人）气急，打嗝）使（某人）气急，打嗝 wind v. (wound, wound)to turn or twist 蜿蜒，蜿蜒， 缠绕缠绕, 上发条，卷起上发条，卷起We were winded by the steep climb.The nurse wound a bandage around my fingerso that bleeding could be stopped.Remember to wind the clock e

30、very night before you go to bed if you do not want it to stop. 小男孩用手环着妈妈的腰，不让小男孩用手环着妈妈的腰，不让她走。她走。 The little boy wound his arms around his mothers waist and prevented herleaving.wind down ： 1)To diminish gradually in energy, intensity, or scope: 渐减：能量、强度或范围上渐渐减少：渐减：能量、强度或范围上渐渐减少： e.g. The party woun

31、d down as guests began to leave.2)To relax; unwind. 放松；松弛放松；松弛 e.g. This year is rather busy for me-I need a holiday to wind down.7. They bought the patent and applied the technology to create the transistor radio.(lines39-40) apply v. 1). to bring or put into use or operation (to) 生效，应用，运用生效，应用，运用

32、2).make a formal request(for) 申请，请求申请，请求Scientific discoveries are often applied to industrial processes.I want to apply to the boss for this task. 这项研究成果将应用于肺癌的治疗这项研究成果将应用于肺癌的治疗. 我们已经向市政会申请改善住房的我们已经向市政会申请改善住房的拨款（拨款（a home improvement grant）.The results of this research will be applied to the treatm

33、ent of lung cancer.Weve applied to the council for a homeimprovement grant.8.and in 1988, for the first time ever,people were demanding More CDs than Lps (line 49)ever adv. 1).At all times; always:一直：在所有时间；总是：一直：在所有时间；总是：It was the best result theyve ever had.2).At any time:曾经：在某一时间曾经：在某一时间(常用于疑问句常用

34、于疑问句)：Have you ever been to Europe?3).In any way; at all:以任何方式；到底（用于疑问句）以任何方式；到底（用于疑问句）How did they ever manage? 4).To a great extent or degree. Used for emphasis often with so : 在很大程度上，用于强调，常于在很大程度上，用于强调，常于so 连用：连用： How ever do you find the time to learn cooking?vdemand (n. v.)need, to need in orde

35、r to be successfulv demand+n/pronoun/to infinitive/ object clause(subjunctive mood) e.g.1)Work of this nature demands many personal sacrifices. 2).She demanded to speak to the manager. 教师的工作需要极大的细心和耐心教师的工作需要极大的细心和耐心. 他要求将一切都告诉他他要求将一切都告诉他.He demands that he (should) be told everything.The work of a t

36、eacher demands great care and patience. 9. that major corporations are taking over the portable music player market with MP3 players. (Line 55-56)take over 把把.从一地带到另一地从一地带到另一地, 接收接收, 接管接管hand over 移交移交The son _ the restaurant from his father.Mikes father _ his restaurant to Mike.took overhanded over

37、take over take in take up take ontake down take back take off take away Could you help me to _ the curtain _. Two hamburgers and chips _ , please! The plane _ at 14:30 every day. Her eyes _a hurt expression after my words. Has the party _by extremists? The bed _ much room in my bedroom. We only _goo

38、ds _if customers find quality problems within a week. Dont _ by his charming manner, hes completely rude.takedownto take awaytakes offtook onbeen taken overtakes uptakebackbe taken in (2007辽宁辽宁)Dont be _ by products promising to make you lose weight quickly.A. taken off B. taken out C. taken away D. taken in2. (2006辽宁辽宁)After he retired from office, Rogers _ painting for a while, but soon lost interest. A. took up B. saved up C. kept up D. drew up3. (2006浙江浙江)We