B2U3 The Internet - Listening and Speaking
Learning objectives
1.Know some new words and phrases: write a blog post, use a search engine, chat with, stream movies and music, do a survey on etc..
2.Develop the ability of guessing new words by definition(定义、解释).
3.Describe your online habits and make a comment on(评价) others' online habits.
Learning process
Task 1 Read the short passage and answer the questions below to learn more about the Internet.
1.When was the first email sent 2.What was the original name of the Internet
The history of the Internet is full of fascinating milestones. One of the most significant events was the sending of the first email. In 1971, Ray Tomlinson, a computer engineer, made history. He developed a way to send messages between different computers on ARPANET. The first email was a simple test, likely just some random letters. But this small step opened the door to a new era of communication.
The original name of the Internet was ARPANET, which stands for Advanced Research Projects Agency Network. It was created by the United States Department of Defense in the 1960s. ARPANET's main goal was to connect computers at different research institutions so they could share information. Scientists and researchers used it to exchange data and collaborate on projects. As time passed, ARPANET evolved, and new technologies were added. Eventually, it transformed into what we now know as the Internet, a global network connecting billions of people around the world.
Task 2 : Translate the following words and phrases(词块复习)
Task 3 : Listen and complete the table.
Name Time spent online every day Online activities Reasons for using the Internet
Anna stream videos and _____; __________information; chat with ________ cheap and ____
Paul use a _______ engine to find information, videos, and pictures to do _________
Joe write _____ posts write something_________
Task 4: Listen again and fill in the blanks to complete the sentences.
1). I’d like to ask you some __________about your ____________________.How __________ time do you spend online everyday
. Well, I think I spend __________an hour everyday.
I have a __________.It’s like an online __________where you write about something you’re __________.
__________, I like basketball, so I write a lot on my blog about my favorite team.I can also __________ my friends anytime, anywhere.
5). I stream videos and music. __________, I watch videos and listen to music online.
6). A search engine __________ that helps you find what you're looking for.
Task 5: Do a survey about your classmates’ online habits and report.
Name Time spent online every day Online activities Reasons for using the Internet Favorite apps
Listening and Talking
Task 1 Laura and Xiao Bo are talking about apps. Listen to their conversation and find out what apps they want.
Laura;Hey Xiaobo, what’s up
Xiao Bo :I’m tying to get in shape, so I’m looking for a(n)_________ app
Laura: Oh yeah. Found anything
Xiao Bo :well, there’s an app that counts every step you take during the day. It might help me _____________ , but I don’t think it’d be _________ . It _________ track of how much you exercise and what you eat. It also helps you _________________ . I_________ this app would help me get_________ faster.
Laura: I wish there were an app for getting_________ .
Xiao Bo : Well there are apps for _________ .
Laura: really
Xiao Bo : Sure. Look at this one. It helps you find discounts and ____ _____ for whatever you are looking for.
.........
Laura: Good idea. Now all I need is an app that make ___ _____ better.
Xiao Bo :well perhaps this app......and another that will make her _________ better.
Task 2 Listen again. Are the sentences true T or false F
1). Both of Xiao Bo's apps keep track of the steps he takes._____
2). Xiao Bo's second app can help him make a fitness plan._____
3). Laura needs an app that will help her get discounts.______
4). Laura needs an app that will add money to her bank account.______