LISTENING & SPEAKING IIIEXPERIENCING ENGLISH李燕
Unit 8
Technology
“Operate with caution.”
Unit 8 Technology
Unit 8
Technology
Unit Overview In this unit students listen to extracts about technology. Students have an opportunity to talk about problems they have had with technology, and to discuss the pros and cons of computer games and other hightech entertainment.Unit 8 Technology
Unit 8
Technology
Warm up Listening Task Real World Listening Interaction Link
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Warm up Warm Up Focus Students will review and expand their vocabulary related to pros and cons of technology. This vocabulary is useful for talking about: security, viruses, violations of privacy, addictive qualities of technology, and convenience of computers.
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Warm up Preview What are some popular high-tech products? How many of you have your own computer? Video games? An iPod? What do you think this unit is about?
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Warm up Check Vocabulary Knowledgeidentity theft = when someone steals your identity information and uses it to buy things with your credit cards virus = a program that damages your computer incompatible = not able to work well together clogged up = stuck or stopped from too much of something spam = unwanted and unasked-for e-mail messages update = a new version of somethingUnit 8 Technology
Warm up Warm Up Read this magazine article about modern technology. Write the missing words and phrases.
identity theft obsession incompatible updates delete forwards clogged up viruses addictive spamUnit 8 Technology
Warm upMODERN TECHNOLOGY: FRIEND OR FOE?
Modern technology has made our lives easier. But have we traded convenience for danger? Let’s take a look at the dark side of technology:
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Warm upidentity theft obsession incompatible updates delete forwards clogged up viruses addictive spam 1. Hidden Expenses: Better save up some cash. Program developers are constantly changing their software, and you may need to pay to get the newest _______. Getting ready to buy a new computer? You might find that the programs you already own are ___________ with your new system.Unit 8 Technology
Warm upidentity theft obsession incompatible updates delete forwards clogged up viruses addictive spam 2. Security: The Internet has made shopping easy. But it is possible to steal online credit information. That’s why insurance companies are offering __________ policies. You also have to worry about _______ that could damage your computer.Unit 8 Technology
Warm upidentity theft obsession incompatible updates delete forwards clogged up viruses addictive spam 3. Privacy: Many people couldn’t live without e-mail. But most people could live without _____. Your inbox can get so _________ with cyber junk mail that you spend all your time _______ it. And what about those “cute” _______ people send? They might seem fun
ny to some people, but they’re annoying to most.Unit 8 Technology
Warm upidentity theft obsession incompatible updates delete forwards clogged up viruses addictive spam 4. Mental Health: Computers are very entertaining, but have people become too attached? For some, the computer has become an ________. Video games and online gambling are ________ activities that can make you a prisoner of your computer.Unit 8 Technology
Warm up Warm Up Now listen and check.
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Warm upidentity theft obsession incompatible updates delete forwards clogged up viruses addictive spam
1. Hidden Expenses: Better save up some cash. Program developers are constantly changing their software, and you may need to pay to get the newest _______. Getting ready to buy a new updates computer? You might find that the programs you incompatible already own are ___________ with your new system.Unit 8 Technology
Warm upidentity theft obsession incompatible updates delete forwards clogged up viruses addictive spam 2. Security: The Internet has made shopping easy. But it is possible to steal online credit information. That’s why insurance companies identity theft are offering __________ policies. You also viruses have to worry about _______ that could damage your computer.Unit 8 Technology
