新世纪大学英语系列教材视听说教程4unit2

1、mainUnit 1 Our Earth Unit 2 Technology Today Unit 3 Newspapers and the News Unit 4 The World of Work Unit 5 Big Business Unit 6 WealthUnit 7 Social Issues Unit 8 Honestly Speaking unit2An English Video Course 4视听说教程（第三版）电子教案 4Unit 2 Technology Today In the neighborhoodVocabulary LinkLA_VL_A1ACompute

2、r words Many common English words have different meanings when they are used to talk about computers. Look at the pictures and study the words. Lesson A Computers are everywhere.mouseiconmenuwindowaddresscrashsurfhardwareLesson B Modern technologyVocabulary LinkLA_VL_B1BUse the correct forms of the

3、words in A to complete the sentences. Use each word twice.Lesson A Computers are everywhere.Computer words mouseiconmenucrashwindowaddresssurfhardware1. Could you open the _? Its hot in here.2. My is 223 Oak Street.3. I went to the store to buy a hammer.4. The ran into its hole.5. Im hungry, but I d

4、ont see anything I like on the .6. Marilyn Monroe is a movie from the 1950s.7. When I was in California, I went every day.8. He accidentally his car into a tree.windowaddress_hardware_mouse_menu_icon_surfing_crashed_Common usageLesson B Modern technology9. My computer . Can you fix it?10. Plug the i

5、nto the keyboard.11. He is always the net for the latest news.12. Open the other web page in a new .13. An is a small picture on a computer screen.14. The is the machinery inside a computer.15. First, click on an item in the .16. Do you know her e-mail ?Vocabulary LinkLA_VL_B2BLesson A Computers are

6、 everywhere.Computer words mouseiconmenucrashwindowaddresssurfhardwaremouse_surfing_window_icon_hardware_menu_address_Computer usagecrashed_Lesson B Modern technologyUse the correct forms of the words in A to complete the sentences. Use each word twice.Vocabulary LinkLA_VL_C1CGroup work. Create a li

7、st of more computer words. Is the word similar in Chinese and English?Lesson A Computers are everywhere.Computer words Lesson B Modern technologyLA_L1_A1Proper namesJerryNew words and expressionsaccidentally ad. 意外地embarrassing a. 令人尴尬的fix v. 修理oops int. 哎呦（表示惊讶，狼狈）spill on 把溅落在上面Language NotesActiv

8、ity 1 Computer problemsListeningLesson A Computers are everywhere.Lesson B Modern technologyIn the neighborhoodListen to some people talking about different situations with their computers. Match each situation and its problem.LA_L1_A2AIIListeningLesson A Computers are everywhere.Activity 1 Computer

9、 problemsSituation 1Situation 2Situation 3a. a problem with a keyboardb. an e-mail problemc. a hardware problemLesson B Modern technologyListeningLA_L1_B1Listen again. Circle the correct word. BIIThe man was e-mailing his mother / friend.The man clicked on Reply to Sender / to All.The woman received

10、 a new computer / keyboard.The woman spilled soda / coffee.The man thinks the woman needs a new computer / mouse.The womans computer is five / ten years old.Lesson A Computers are everywhere.Activity 1 Computer problems.5.6.Lesson B Modern technologyListeningLA_L2_AActivity 2 Hi-tech toys Pro

11、per namesFinland Henrik Juliana Lynn Ollie PamNew words and expressionsaffordable a. 买的起的dogbot n. 机器狗 punch v. 敲击（按键）rechargeable a. 可充电的Language NotesLesson A Computers are everywhere.Lesson B Modern technologyListeningLA_L2_A1AListen to these two conversations. Circle the best answer to complete

12、each sentence.IILesson A Computers are everywhere.Activity 2 Hi-tech toys Lynns best friend / pet / maid is a robot.A lot of people in Finland play games on their computers / cell phones / televisions.1.2.Lesson B Modern technologyListeningListen again. For each conversation, circle the words used t

13、o describe the technology. LA_L2_BBIILesson A Computers are everywhere.Activity 2 Hi-tech toys Conversation 1:Conversation 2:a. not very affordable b. happy c. interactived. rechargeable (batteries) e. strangea. fun b. innovative c. old-fashioned d. popularLesson B Modern technologyListeningLA_L3_AA

14、ctivity 3 Technology reports Proper namesInnoTech Corporation Rebecca BlairNew words and expressionsmicrowave n. 微波炉pervasive a. 渗透的，普遍的toaster n. 烤面包机，烤箱coffee maker 咖啡机pervasive computing 普适计算（强调和环境融为一体的计算概念，而计算机 本身则从人们的视线里消失）Language NotesLesson A Computers are everywhere.Lesson B Modern technolo

15、gyListeningLA_L3_A1AListen to a technology report. What appliances does the report mention? Write them down. IItoaster_Appliances in the technology report:Lesson A Computers are everywhere.Activity 3 Technology reports Report 1microwave_coffee maker_clock_washing machine_light_ heater_air conditione

16、r_refrigerator_telephone_Lesson B Modern technologyListeningLA_L3_BListen again. Are the sentences below true (T) or false (F)? For the false sentences, cross out the mistakes and correct them.IIBLesson A Computers are everywhere.Activity 3 Technology reports Report 11. .6.A “smart” toaster h

17、as a computer inside.People can buy pervasive computing products now.A “smart” coffee maker can give information about other appliances.People today live in “smart” houses.People wanted to have a “smart” refrigerator.All of these pervasive technology products are useful.T / FT / FT / FT/ FT / FT/ Fc

18、lockin the future willdidnt wantSomeLesson B Modern technologyListeningLA_L3_CNew words and expressionsappetite n. 胃口app n. 应用程序banquet n. 宴会，盛宴consumer n. 消费者device n. 设备，装置devour v. 吞吃，席卷feature n. 特征（手机）功能Language Notesgaming n. （玩）电子游戏interpersonal n. 人际（关系）的smartphone n. 智能手机food for thought 引人

19、深思的事no longer 不再on the go 移动的send text messages 发短信Lesson A Computers are everywhere.Activity 3 Technology reports Lesson B Modern technologyListeningLA_L3_C1Lesson A Computers are everywhere.Activity 3 Technology reports Listen to another report and answer the questions.CReport 2II1. What features

20、do modern day smartphones have?2. Give two arguments in support of smartphone use.3. Give two arguments against smartphone use.One disadvantage of smartphones is that they use up too much of peoples time, and they may also negatively affect social and interpersonal skills._Typical smartphone feature

21、s include a music player, gaming apps, Internet browser, electronic dictionary, camera, and video recorder._One advantage of smartphones is having access to entertainment on the go; another is the convenience of having multiple entertainment and communication functions in a single device._Lesson B M

22、odern technologyListeningLA_L3_DLesson A Computers are everywhere.Activity 3 Technology reports Listen again. Complete the sentences with information you hear.DReport 2IIIts hard to argue with (1) having access to so much (2) . And its harder to argue with (3) having multiple (4) served up in (5) .

23、However, some would argue that these phones are (6) the merits of_entertainment onthe go_the convenience of_entertainment and communication functions _a single device_eating up too much of peoples time_.Lesson B Modern technologyListeningLA_L4_AActivity 4 Rescue robots Lesson A Computers are everywh

24、ere.Proper namesDerrick Sneed Morgan BaileyNew words and expressionsboom n. 隆隆声crack v. 断裂，发出爆裂声collapse v. 垮塌durable a. 耐用的，持久的escape v. 逃出，逃脱gymnasium (gym) n. 体育馆locate v. 定位trap v. 陷入困境Language Notescracking sound 断裂声fourth period 第四节课gas leak 煤气泄漏physical education class 体育课rescue robot 救援机器人in

25、 charge of 负责in the end 最终，最后life or death situation 生死攸关的场景Lesson B Modern technology1. .Morgan is unhappy because she lost her leg.The PE class was the first period on Tuesday.A piece of wood pierced through Morgans leg.The rescue team was not confident of robots at first.It was dangerous f

26、or humans to search for Morgan.ListeningLA_L4_A1Listen to a news report, “Local girl rescued.” Mark the sentences below true (T) or false (F). Correct the false sentences.IIALesson A Computers are everywhere.T / FT / FT / FT/ FT / Fhappy because she is alivefourth periodwas onActivity 4 Rescue robot

27、s Lesson B Modern technologyRobots can work where there is a gas leak.Robots brought Morgan water when she was trapped.Morgan will recover soon.Robots can work in life or death situations.Morgan was rescued by a small robot.ListeningLA_L4_A1Listen to a news report, “Local girl rescued.” Mark the sen

28、tences below true (T) or false (F). Correct the false sentences.IIAActivity 4 Rescue robots Lesson A Computers are everywhere.6. 0.T / FT / FT / FT/ FT / Fdid not bringLesson B Modern technologyListeningLA_L4_BListen to the report again. Number the steps (1-7) in the order that they happened.

29、BIIa.b.c.d.e.f.g.The roof of the gymnasium collapsed.Morgan was rescued.Morgan could not escape.Morgan went into the gymnasium.The robot located Morgans position.Morgan was taken to the hospital.There was a heavy snowfall.Lesson A Computers are everywhere.Activity 4 Rescue robots 3642571_Can you thi

30、nk of any other advantages to using rescue robots? In what other kinds of situations could rescue robots be used?Lesson B Modern technologyListeningLA_L5New words and expressionsaccelerate v. 加速accessibility n. 可存取apprehension n. 忧虑，担心cite v. 引用，印证data n. 数据download v. 下载expansion n. 扩展，扩充file n. 文档

31、flexibility n. 灵活性mitigate v. 减轻，使缓和persuasive a. 有说服力的security n. 安全Language Notessoftware n. 软件sophisticated a. 复杂的，尖端的upgrade v. 升级upload v. 上传virtual a. 虚拟的cloud computing 云计算long-term investment 长期投资mitigating factor 缓解因素server equipment 服务器设备storage space 存储空间opt to do sth. 选择做某事put at ease 使安

32、心Lesson A Computers are everywhere.* Activity 5 Cloud computing Lesson B Modern technologyListeningLA_L5_AListen to the talk. What are the benefits of cloud computing? Complete the sentences with information you hear.A* Activity 5 Cloud computing According to the passage, the benefits of cloud compu

33、ting include:1. You can access your work2. Sophisticated software 3. Companies can purchase only the space they require now, with the knowledge from globally recognized software firms have been built in.Lesson A Computers are everywhere.The necessary security solutions_from any computer with an Inte

34、rnet connection and atany time_.accelerates upload and download times _.that they can easily upgrade and expand at any point in the future_.IILesson B Modern technologyListeningLA_L5_B2IIListen to the talk again. Mark the sentences below true (T) or false (F) and then correct the false sentences.BLe

35、sson A Computers are everywhere.1. .Cloud technology is only suitable for company use.With cloud computing, firms have to purchase expensive server equipment.Cloud subscriptions are easy to upgrade and expand.You can access your work in the cloud even if you cant access the Internet.People ar

36、e still extremely anxious about the security of their data on Clouds.T / FT / FT / FT/ FT / Fsuitable for company and individualno longer have toas long as you canhave now been put at easeLesson B Modern technologyPronunciationLA_P_APronunciation of s in used to and use / used Listen to the sentence

37、s. Notice the different pronunciation of the s in used to and the s in the verb forms use or used.AIIused to / didnt use to: s =/s/ use / used: s = /z/Lesson A Computers are everywhere. I used to type my term papers on a typewriter.2. I didnt use to wear scarves.3. What kind of computer do you use?4

38、. I used my brothers cell phone.Lesson B Modern technologyPronunciationLA_P_BListen to how the words use and used are pronounced. Check () /s/ or /z/.BII.She used the phone in her office.He used to paint his own house.Do you use a computer?I didnt use to eat meat.Lesson A Computers are everyw

39、here.Pronunciation of s in used to and use / used /s/ /z/Lesson B Modern technologyPronunciationLA_P_CPair work. Take turns reading the sentence in B aloud with a partner.CLesson A Computers are everywhere.Pronunciation of s in used to and use / used Lesson B Modern technologySpeaking & Communicatio

40、nLA_SC1_AActivity 1 We used to use typewritersLesson A Computers are everywhere.To express general interestHow interesting!Thats interesting!That sounds interesting!Oh!To express agreementMe, too.I know what you mean.I couldnt agree more.Absolutely.Sure.To express sympathyDear me!How awful!Thats ter

41、rible!Oh no!To express surprise Fancy that!Wow!Useful expressions for showing interestTo express disbeliefNo way.Really?Never.To show understandingI see.Ive got you.Im with you.Uh huh.Lesson B Modern technologySpeaking & CommunicationLA_SC1_A1Lesson A Computers are everywhere.Activity 1 We used to u

42、se typewritersProper nameLeaNew wordtypewriter n. 打字机Language NotesLesson B Modern technology(1) !Youre lucky, Lea. When I was young Oh, Ive heard this story before Well, when I was young, we didnt have computers.(2) .(3) ? .It was, especially because I made a lot of mistakes.Did it take a long time

43、?Yes. Computers are so much faster and easier to use.Speaking & CommunicationLA_SC1_A2Listen. Steve is helping his daughter, Lea, with her term paper. How did Steve use to write his papers? Fill in the words you hear to complete the conversation.AIILea:Steve:Lea:Steve:Lea:Steve:Lea:Steve:Lesson A Co

44、mputers are everywhere.Activity 1 We used to use typewritersI hate writing term papers! It takes forever _We used to write our papers on typewriters_Oh, really _That sounds difficult_Lesson B Modern technologySpeaking & CommunicationLA_SC1_BPair work. Practice the conversation in A with a partner.BL

45、esson A Computers are everywhere.Activity 1 We used to use typewritersLesson B Modern technologySpeaking & CommunicationLA_SC1_CComplete these sentences with your own technology related suggestions.CLesson A Computers are everywhere.Activity 1 We used to use typewriters1. I think _ has / have improv

46、ed our lives because _.2. In the past people used to _, but now we can _.Lesson B Modern technologySpeaking & CommunicationLA_SC1_D1Pair work. Work with a partner to discuss your answers to C. You can use the Useful expressions and the model conversations for help.DLesson A Computers are everywhere.

47、A: I think television has improved our lives because we get to see news from around the world as it happens.B: Really?A: Yes! In the past people used to wait for days or weeks to read about overseas events, but now we can watch live news reports on television.B: But dont you think people spend too m

48、uch time watching television?A: Perhaps. However, I still maintain that some television programs, such as news and documentaries, can be educational and of benefit to people.A: I think _ has improved our lives because we get to see _ from around the world as it happens.B: Really?A: Yes! In the past

49、people used to wait for _ or _ to read about overseas _, but now we can watch _ _ _ on _.B: But dont you think people spend too much _ watching _?A: Perhaps. However, I still maintain that some television programs, such as _ and _, can be _ and of _ to people.A: I _ television _ because _ news _ _.B

50、: Really?A: Yes! _ days or weeks to _ events, but _ live news reports _ television.B: But _ time _ television?A: _. However, _, _ news _ documentaries, _ educational _ benefit _.A: I _ television has improved our lives because _ _ _ see news from _ _ _ as _ _.B: Really?A: Yes! In _ _ _ _ _ wait for

51、days or weeks to _ _ overseas events, but _ _ _ watch live news reports on television.B: But _ _ _ people spend _ _ time watching television?A: _. However, _ _ _ _ some television programs, _ _ news and documentaries, _ _ educational and _ benefit _ people.Model ConversationA: I think cars have impr

52、oved our lives because we can get from one place to another so much more quickly.B: No way! Cars are a major cause of pollution.A: Dear me! I hadnt considered that.A: I think _ have improved our lives because we can get from one _ to another so much more _.B: No way! Cars are a _ _ of _.A: Dear me!

53、I hadnt considered that.A: I _ cars _ because _ place _ quickly.B: _! _ major cause _ pollution.A: _! I _.A: I _ cars have improved our lives because _ _ _ _ _ place _ _ _ _ _ quickly.B: No _! Cars are a major cause of pollution.A: Dear _! I _ _ _.Model ConversationLesson B Modern technologyLA_SC2Sp

54、eaking & Communication* Activity 2 Innovative products Lesson A Computers are everywhere.New words and expressionsbattery n. 电池commute v. 乘公交车辆上下班handy a. 方便的，手边的negative a. & n. 负面（的）否定（的）recharge v. 充电pass the time 消磨时间Language NotesLesson B Modern technologyLA_SC2_ASpeaking & CommunicationAPair w

55、ork. Work with a partner. Read about these four products. Choose words from the box to help you describe each product.Lesson A Computers are everywhere.* Activity 2 Innovative products affordable portable reliableattractive innovative rechargeableSelf-defense jacketWhen a stranger grabs you from beh

56、ind, he receives an electric shock from your jacket.Wearable computerYou can wear this convenient computer anywhere.Hybrid carThis car gets energy from the brakes to recharge the battery.Fly-sized robotDoctors hope to use this tiny robot for surgery on their patients.Lesson B Modern technologyLA_SC2

57、_BSpeaking & CommunicationGroup work. Discuss the following questions with your group.B Who would use each product? Would you use it? Why or why not? What might be one problem for each of the items of technology? Do these products improve our lives? If so, how?Lesson A Computers are everywhere.* Act

58、ivity 2 Innovative products Lesson B Modern technologyLA_SC2_C1Speaking & CommunicationGroup work. Choose one product for each of the categories below. You can choose products from A or suggest other products. Use the model talk for help.CLesson A Computers are everywhere.* Activity 2 Innovative pro

59、ducts the most fun the most practical the most dangerous a product that isnt good for the environmentLesson B Modern technologyLA_SC2_C2Speaking & Communication The most fun product has to be the cell phone. I use my cell phone all the time. Actually it almost never leaves my hand. Its a good thing

60、that its thin, light and portable. I love that I can do all sorts of things with it. Its so much more than just a cell phone. I take photos with it, I use it to listen to music, and sometimes I watch movies. Its really handy for passing the time while Im commuting. The only negative is that the batt