Worksheet 9 (a piece of useful tool)#优推内容

1、Topic 4: A piece of useful tool (Week 20)Describe a useful tool in your home.You should say:What it is;What it looks like;What you usually do with it;And explain why it is useful.Outline: Whats the name of the tool or machine? What does it look like? What are the main functions of it? What do you us

2、ually do with it? What convenience does it bring to your life? What problems may it cause? How do you like it?Task: Individual long talkSample illustration: The types of mobile phones and relevant vocabulary学习资料#Bar phoneClamshell / flip phoneSliding phoneIntelligent phoneUltra-thin phoneDream phone

3、Hip phoneChic phoneEye-catching phoneEye-catching shapeStylish thin designCouldnt put it downMultifunctional phoneExtended battery lifeSpare batteryColour screenMultimedia functionMobile phone ringtoneChord music ringtonePolyphonic ringtoneBuilt-in cameraBuilt-in flashPixelSMSMMSWallpaperGPSMonterne

4、tBluetoothVoice promptRoaming serviceCall divertVibrateMuteStandby modeOptionShort-cut iconAutomatic redialSpeed dialVoice dialPower offTurn onNo signalHave a bad connectionOut of reachSIMKeypad toneSubscriber Relevant vocabulary on carsAccelerator pedalArm restBumperBrake lightBrake pedalBonnet / h

5、oodExhaust pipeGlove compartmentBoot / trunkHorn knob / buttonManual rearGear shiftAutomatic rearNumber plate Head lightRear light / tail lightBack-up lightSide mirror Side light / parking lightRear-view mirrorWindscreenWiperDoor handleInstrument panelMilometerSteering wheelSeat beltExample 1The mos

6、t useful tool in my life is definitely my mobile phone. Not only a communication device, it is also an entertaining gadget and working tool. I have a mobile phone of Nokia. It has an extremely pretty appearance, with rounded corners, black side buttons and a single navigation wheel. It is a slider p

7、hone, which means the keyboard slides out from underneath. It slides open and shut with a satisfying click.I was enticed by this model at first sight not only because it is such an eye candy, but that it has all the advanced features Id expect-Bluetooth capabilities. Yes, the ringtone is something w

8、orth mentioning. Its one of the clearest sounding phones I have heard.Like most young people nowadays, I am fascinated by the mobile phone. It brightens up my life. With a mobile phone, I dont need an alarm clock, an MP3 player or a camera. Its web browsing function makes the internet accessible at

9、your fingertips. If there was ever the greatest invention in the modern age, I think it is the mobile phone. It turns the vast world into a tiny village and even changes peoples lifestyle. Although its said that the long-term use of mobile phones raises the risk of brain tumor, I still hang on my mo

10、bile phone. Anyway its the best and most useful gadget.Example 2Being loved or hated, the car is definitely the greatest invention in modern times. I own a compact car of Volkswagen, which has been an indispensable part of my life.Although most of my peers go for sedan cars, I still stick to the adv

11、antages of compact cars. They are more power-saving, space-saving and lightsome. My car is that of sleek style. It is painted a stunning blazing copper, with charcoal trim and chrome wheels. The design of the side lights is quite unique. They are called “beauty eyes”. On the whole, it has flowing li

12、nes and posh interior. The cockpit is pretty traditional, but instruments are nicely placed. The front seats are exceptionally comfortable, and the rear seat is roomy enough for two adults with enough elbow room. I have also got a quality CD player. It is delightful to play some soft music during a

13、dull ride.I drive to work every morning. Although being caught by traffic congestion from time to time, I feel lucky not to be sandwiched in subway or bus. Anyway, the car widens my range of activity. Sometimes I cruise the suburbs with my friends on weekends. Without worrying about the weather or b

14、eing restricted by the scheduled time of bus, we can enjoy our time to the hearts content.What concerns me most now is the soaring fuel price and limited parking places. Just as the saying goes, you have to pay for what you get.Topic 4: A piece of useful tool (Week 20)Sample AnswersImprove your answ

15、er by reading following samples General Questions:1. Who uses the telephone most in your home? I think its me. I often chat with friends in the evenings. I like to call friends to have a casual talk about shopping, films or anything in life. Its my father. Most of the incoming calls in my home are f

16、or him. We all hate him talking business in the family time, but we have to stand it.2. Whats the difference between talking on the phone and talking face to face? Talking face to face is obviously more intimate, especially with chummy friends. But in the morden life, its difficult to find much time

17、 to meet with friends. Talking on the phone becomes a good alternative.3. Do you prefer to write letters or send emails? Well, it depends on what type of information I want to send. I often send emails to work partners or clients, because they are faster and more productive. But if its for old frien

18、ds or family members, I prefer to write letters. I think letters express emotions better and contain more personal feelings.Further Discussion:1. Do you think people nowadays rely too much on machines? Yes, thats for sure. Machines, whatever they are, have dominated our life. We travel by car, cook

19、with microwave oven, and wash with washing machine. I cant imagine what a mess life would be without machines. I dont think so. Machines just aid and enrich our life. I dont think peoples creativity will be surpassed by machines. We can live without machines, but it may take some time for people to

20、get used to it.2. Do you think old machines will be eliminated with the appearance of new technology? Yes. New technology will definitely wash out the old machines. Just think of the old TV set, cassette recorder, and electric oven that are waiting to be disposed of in our cellar. With the accelerat

21、ed development of technology, old machines become out of place sooner. No, I dont think so, maybe because I am a nostalgic type of person. Although new technology makes multi-functional and fancy machines possible. I still hang on to my old ones as long as they work well. I dont care whether its glo

22、ssy looking and I am not keen on machines with over many functions.3. What are the differences between household machines and those in offices? In my opinion, the biggest difference lies in their design principles. Household machines are usually lightsome and trendy looking to fit in the living plac

23、es, while the machines for office use focus on the durability and multifunction.4. What changes will happen to household machines? They will get more environmentally friendly, I think. Besides being power-saving, the machines will create less or even no noise and pollution. Besides, they tend to bec

24、ome easier to operate and repair.5. What do you think of e-tools for communication? Like it or not, e-tools have rushed into almost everyones life and play an important part. They are definitely useful and efficient in many ways. They have turned the world into a tiny village. However, while the wor

25、ld shrinks, the distance between people widens. In many cases we are occupied with talking with a guy on the other side of the line while ignoring the person just sitting opposite us.6. How does e-communication affect peoples life? I think all of us benefit a lot from e-communication. We talk to faraway friends just like they are near at hand; we send faxes to another country in a few seconds; we watch the live sport events played thousands of kilo