Unit 4 Everyday economics_高二英语外研版（2019）选择性必修第四册教材习题精讲课件（共38张）
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教材习题
Unit 4
Everyday economics
01
Understanding ideas
Starting out Activity 1
Watch the video and answer the questions.
Activity
1 What is the video about
【Answer: The video is about the development of currency.】
2 What stages are mentioned in the video What are they like
【Suggest Answer: There are different stages in the development of currency.Long before money was invented, people used a barter system to buy and sell things. A barter system is a way to exchange goods and services for other goods and services. Later, some goods became more widely accepted than others. These could be used to calculate the value of other products and services. Around the 11th century BC, Chinese people started to use small pieces of bronze to trade things. In the early stages, coins of different shapes were used. The coins were standardised in the Qin Dynasty and started to take a circular shape with a square hole through the middle. Around the year 1000, the Chinese began to use paper money. The Song Dynasty saw the introduction of jiaozi, which is said to be not only the first example of paper currency used in China,but also in the world. Today, we have a modern system of coins and paper notes, but this is continuing to change and develop to other forms.】
Starting out Activity 2
Look at the pictures and answer the questions.
Activity
1 What activities are shown in the pictures
【Answer: The pictures show some daily activities, namely paying coins for some vegetables, using an ATM card to withdraw money, donating money to people in need, paying through an app on a smart phone.】
2 What do they have in common
【Suggest Answer: These pictures all show types of economic behaviors, and they are all related to currency of various forms.】
Understanding ideas Activity 1.
Look at the charts and answer the questions.
Activity
P14
Career development of
Chinese college students in 2017
(six months aftergraduation)
0.4%
7.2%
10.8% ——78.7%
2.9%
●In full-tme employment
Attending graduate school
They can get a full-time job, pursue further education,or start their own business.They may also choose not to have a job.
1 What options do college students have after graduation
Understanding ideas Activity 1.
Look at the charts and answer the questions.
Activity
P14
2 What does the second chart tell you about the trend of college graduates starting their own businesses
1) From 2009 to 2015, the percentage of university graduates who started a business rose.
2) Between 2015 and 2016, the percentage remained almost at the same level, about 3%, while in 2017, the percentage declined.
Activity 2. Read the passage and find out what decision Zhang Yue made to develop her career.
Activity
Zhang therefore decided to return to her
home town and grow roses,which surprised| many people.“I wanted to experience the
freedom of being my own boss,"she said.
Zhang Yue decided to return to her home town and start
a business growing roses.
Activity 3.
Choose the main purpose of the passage and give your reasons.
Activity
1.To introduce the main reasons why young people choose to start their own businesses.
2.To analyse the pros and cons of young people starting their own businesses.
3.To encourage all young people to start their own businesses after graduation.
4. To help young people think more realistically before starting their own businesses.
5.To teach young people the correct procedures for starting their own businesses.
√
Activity 4.
Organise information from the passage and complete the interview notes.
Activity
·
·
·
·
·
chairwoman
Activity 4.
Organise information from the passage and complete the interview notes.
Activity
·
·
·
·
·
was willing to purchase the productand help with its distribution
Don't be too ambitious.
determination
Persuading people to work for her.
Giving something back to her home town.
being her own boss
An ideal place
a sound business plan
good management and negotiating skills
02
Using language
Activity
1 What does “where” refer to in sentence (a)
2 What does “which” refer to in sentence (b)
Activity 1.
Look at the sentences from the reading passage and answer the questions.
“Where” in sentence (a) refers to “a place”.
“Which” in sentence (b) refers to “to persuade people to work for me”.
Activity
3 Which sentence contains a clause with essential information about the subject
4 Which sentence contains a clause with extra information about the subject
Activity 1.
Look at the sentences from the reading passage and answer the questions.
Sentence (a).
Sentence (b).
Activity 2. Read the passage and rewrite the underlined sentences using attributive clauses.
Activity
Good Deal is a local movement in some countries. It works to help farmers and workers in less developed areas receive a better deal for their produce. Good Deal products may be a little more expensive than regular products, but up to one-third of the sale price will be given back to the producers. This is more than they could get under the conventional trading system.
Good Deal is a local movement in some countries(,) which works to help farmers and workers in less developed areas receive a better deal for their produce.
Activity 2. Read the passage and rewrite the underlined sentences using attributive clauses.
Activity
The movement has proven popular among young people, and they want to help producers get the payment they deserve. They have no problem spending a bit more on Good Deal products, believing that their purchasing of these products will help improve local people’s welfare.
However, some people are less optimistic, and argue that it discriminates against producers not part of the Good Deal movement.
The movement has proven popular among young people who want to help producers get the payment they deserve.
However, some people who are less optimistic argue that it discriminates against producers who are not part of the Good Deal movement.
Activity
Activity 3. Read the profile and write an introduction to a Good Deal product using attributive clauses where appropriate.
Suggest Answer: Green Equator Coffee is a Good Deal product, which sells at the price of $25 per kg. It is grown on the Green Equator Estate, whose coffee is 100% organic. It is a superior, smooth blend with a mild flavour, which has less than one calorie per cup. The product is sold under the Good Deal guarantee, which promises that one-third of the sale price will be returned to local producers.
Activity
Activity 5. Listen to the conversation and choose the topics discussed.
1 The tips to book a good hotel.
2 The importance of being creditworthy.
3 The origin of the credit system.
4 The benefits of a social credit system.
5 The cost of having a bad social credit record.
√
√
√
Activity
Activity 6. Listen again and complete the paragraph.
I have been 1 _____________________ on time, returning books to the library 2 ___________________________, and using 3_________________ properly. As a reward, we didn’t have to pay a deposit when 4 _____________________ during our trip to Hangzhou. The hotel is very nice, and it’s quite near the West Lake. This is just one of the many benefits of the social credit system which enables
5 _________________________ to enjoy a more convenient life
6_____________.
paying credit card bills
in good condition without delay
the shared bicycles
we checked in at a hotel
people with good social credit
at a low cost
Activity
Activity 6. Listen again and complete the paragraph.
1. What was the man prohibited from doing and why
He was prohibited from renting an expensive car because the credit system showed that he was a laolai.
2. What restrictions are mentioned that are caused by a bad social credit record
Apart from renting expensive cars, they may also find it hard to buy flight tickets or tickets for high-speed rail services, among other things.
3. What could the social credit system contribute to
The social credit system is an encouragement to those who can be relied upon to do the right thing, and the system is an effective way to build a friendly, honest and safe society.
Activity
Activity 7. Complete the boxes with the expressions from the conversation.
How did that happen
What’s that
Could you tell me more about it
Let me explain.
It enables...
How is that so
What does that mean
It means...
It’s definitely an encouragement to...
...an effective way to...
Asking for clarification
Clarifying
Stating advantages
How did that happen
What’s that
Could you tell me more about it
How is that so
What does that mean
Let me explain.
It means...
It enables.
It’s definitely an encouragement to...
...an effective way to...
Activity
Activity 8. Read the leaflet and answer the questions. Pay attention to the words and expressions in bold.
Finance
management
tips for freshmen
Welcome to Winfield University. While you’re doing your degree here, most of you must also handle money on your own for the first time. You will have to pay bills and handle budgets to make ends meet. Here are some tips for you to stay afloat.
Activity
Activity 8. Read the leaflet and answer the questions. Pay attention to the words and expressions in bold.
Activity
Activity 8. Read the leaflet and answer the questions. Pay attention to the words and expressions in bold.
1. What suggestions are given to help students save money
Find the banking services that meet your needs and will help you save money. Save a small amount of money each week from now on, and increase it each month.
2. What do you need to pay attention to when spending money
Be careful when opening your first credit card account. Look for a card with good benefits and no annual fees. Always make payments on time. Make rational spending choices and never exceed your agreed credit limit. Avoid luxuries so that you don’t go into debt.
3. What do you need to bear in mind when making extra money
Make sure it doesn’t interfere with your studies, and pay any tax as required by law.
Now answer the questions:
Activity
Activity 9. Match the words and expressions in Activity 8 to their meanings.
budget, make ends meet, stay afloat, build credit,
annual fee, interest, tax, agreed credit limit, go into debt
1 ____________: the amount of money needed or available for certain purposes
2 _____________: to have enough money to buy what you need to live
3 ____________: to be out of debt or financial difficulty
4 ____________: money paid to the government, usually a percentage of personal income or of the cost of goods
5 ____________: to accumulate the quality of being creditworthy
budget
make ends meet
stay afloat
tax
build credit
Activity
Activity 9. Match the words and expressions in Activity 8 to their meanings.
budget, make ends meet, stay afloat, build credit,
annual fee, interest, tax, agreed credit limit, go into debt
6 ________________: the maximum amount of money that may be borrowed under a credit arrangement
7 ____________: to get into the state of owing money
8 ____________: costs automatically charged once a year to your credit card account
9 ____________: the amount of money charged by a bank when you borrow money, or paid to you when you keep money in an account.
agreed credit limit
go into debt
annual fee
interest
03
Developing ideas
Activity 1. Read Leo’s travel notes and answer the questions.
Activity
Activity 1. Read Leo’s travel notes and answer the questions.
Activity
1. What are the differences between Leo’s two trips
1) In 2008, Leo took a taxi to the hostel from the airport and it cost him a fortune! In 2018, the trip from the airport to the city centre was much cheaper because it was a shared ride.
2) In 2008, Leo stayed in a hostel, while in 2018 he stayed in a shared flat.
3) In 2008, Leo didn't know how to get to Houhai, while in 2018 he had a nice trip around Houhai by riding a shared bicycle.
4) In 2008, Leo could only have a mushroom pizza in the hostel alone and he didn't know where to have good Chinese food. In 2018, he shared a delicious meal of Chinese cuisine with some other backpackers at Chef Cui's restaurant.
5) In 2008, Leo had a battery problem withhis camera. He didn't have this problem in 2018, because he could use the shared power banks.
Activity 3. Match the paragraphs to their functions and give your reasons.
Activity
a To highlight the key benefits of the sharing economy.
b To explain and elaborate on the sharing economy.
c To lead the topic from sharing in childhood to sharing in economic activities.
d To illustrate various drawbacks of the sharing economy.
e To predict the future of the sharing economy.
3
2
1
4
5
Activity 4. Think about the structure of the passage and complete the diagram.
Activity
It meets people’s increasing demand for 1_________________________________________________.
It allows people to make or save money.
It helps people 2 ______________ and even 3____________________.
It favours the environment by
4 ___________________________
and 5 ______________________.
The sharing economy is developing faster than
6 ____________________________________.
The sharing economy is subject to 7______________.
Personal information about 8__________________________ is 9_________________ in the sharing economy.
The sharing economy
Benefits
Problems
quality goods and services at
competitive prices
make connections
make new friends
encouraging people to reuse items
reducing pollution
existing regulations or ongoing supervision
abuse of trust
almost every part of our lives
not yet secure
Think & share
1 What is the author’s attitude towards the sharing economy
The author acknowledges the benefits of the sharing economy, but he also takes concern about the problems of it. The author is also curious about the future of the sharing economy.
Activity 6. Read the posts from an online plete the boxes with the corresponding information.
Activity
No cash is involved when people are making their payments. People make their payments with cards, mobile phones and other electronic devices.
Convenient and fast. Do not need to carry lots of heavy coins or dirty notes. No more worries about losing wallets.
Activity 6. Read the posts from an online plete the boxes with the corresponding information.
Activity
Not safe enough and may lead to over-consumption. Some forms of electronic payments are restricted to the Internet. Potential in convenience exists if the phone battery dies. Some forms are unfriendly to those who don’t know how to use electronic payments, especially the elderly.
Non-cash payments, or electronic payments,bring us a lot of advantages. However, the disadvantages can’t be ignored. Maybe we could try to use money less often, rather than replacing it with non-cash payments for ever.Meanwhile, we need to think of ways to make non-cash payments better, friendlier and more scientific.
【Sample】
Nowadays, non-cash payments are becoming more and more popular across the world, especially in China. It refers to the method of making payments with cards, mobile phones and other electronic devices. New ways of supporting non-cash payments are quickly turning up one after another.
Obviously, there are many benefits of non-cash payments. First, they are so convenient and fast that people could make almost all the payments with a single click on their smartphones. In some shopping centres, they can pay by simply standing in front of a camera and let it recognise their face. Second, non-cash payments are safe and hygienic. They free people from carrying heavy coins and dirty notes, or even a wallet. Therefore, the risk of losing money or the wallet is not a threat any more. What is more, non-cash payments eliminate the risk of counterfeit money.
Activity
【Sample】
However, as the old saying goes, every coin has two sides, and so does the non-cash payments, even though they don’t require a coin. The problems that accompany non-cash payments should not be ignored. When thinking it further non-cash payments might not be quite safe as people have assumed, as it is not that hard for hackers to access people’s bank account and steal the money. It is also easier for your personal information to be stolen, which may bring great trouble. Meanwhile, to some degree, non-cash payments encourage over-consumption. They also depend too much on the Internet access or battery capacity—just imagine being at a place with no wi-fi and a flat battery, how can people make payments via their computers or smartphones then Last but not least, non-cash payments aren’t quite friendly with people not knowing how, especially the elderly. It is such a pity to make them feel excluded and left out.
Activity
【Sample】
Nonetheless, non-cash payments are increasingly part of our fast-growing modern society. The current trend is for more non-cash payments. and this trend will probably continue in the future. But embracing a new trend doesn’t mean to exclude the “old-fashioned” ways. Perhaps it is more convenient for everyone -young and old, men and women-to have various options, in both cash and non-cash forms, when it comes to making payments, for the better good.
Activity
Presenting ideas Activity 1
Read the headlines and answer the questions.
Activity
1 What is each headline about
【Answer: 1) A city is booming as its high-tech sector develops fast, which wins the city a nickname—a new “Silicon Valley”.
2) The local economy has been given new life by traditional crafts.
3) Eco-tourism is now the largest and most valuable sector of the local economy.
4) Sellers of farm products who are located in remote areas are using e-commerce to grow their businesses.】
2 What do the news items have in common concerning economic development
【Answer: They are all about improved local economic conditions.】
THANKS
教材习题
Unit 4
Everyday economics
01
Understanding ideas
Starting out Activity 1
Watch the video and answer the questions.
Activity
1 What is the video about
【Answer: The video is about the development of currency.】
2 What stages are mentioned in the video What are they like
【Suggest Answer: There are different stages in the development of currency.Long before money was invented, people used a barter system to buy and sell things. A barter system is a way to exchange goods and services for other goods and services. Later, some goods became more widely accepted than others. These could be used to calculate the value of other products and services. Around the 11th century BC, Chinese people started to use small pieces of bronze to trade things. In the early stages, coins of different shapes were used. The coins were standardised in the Qin Dynasty and started to take a circular shape with a square hole through the middle. Around the year 1000, the Chinese began to use paper money. The Song Dynasty saw the introduction of jiaozi, which is said to be not only the first example of paper currency used in China,but also in the world. Today, we have a modern system of coins and paper notes, but this is continuing to change and develop to other forms.】
Starting out Activity 2
Look at the pictures and answer the questions.
Activity
1 What activities are shown in the pictures
【Answer: The pictures show some daily activities, namely paying coins for some vegetables, using an ATM card to withdraw money, donating money to people in need, paying through an app on a smart phone.】
2 What do they have in common
【Suggest Answer: These pictures all show types of economic behaviors, and they are all related to currency of various forms.】
Understanding ideas Activity 1.
Look at the charts and answer the questions.
Activity
P14
Career development of
Chinese college students in 2017
(six months aftergraduation)
0.4%
7.2%
10.8% ——78.7%
2.9%
●In full-tme employment
Attending graduate school
They can get a full-time job, pursue further education,or start their own business.They may also choose not to have a job.
1 What options do college students have after graduation
Understanding ideas Activity 1.
Look at the charts and answer the questions.
Activity
P14
2 What does the second chart tell you about the trend of college graduates starting their own businesses
1) From 2009 to 2015, the percentage of university graduates who started a business rose.
2) Between 2015 and 2016, the percentage remained almost at the same level, about 3%, while in 2017, the percentage declined.
Activity 2. Read the passage and find out what decision Zhang Yue made to develop her career.
Activity
Zhang therefore decided to return to her
home town and grow roses,which surprised| many people.“I wanted to experience the
freedom of being my own boss,"she said.
Zhang Yue decided to return to her home town and start
a business growing roses.
Activity 3.
Choose the main purpose of the passage and give your reasons.
Activity
1.To introduce the main reasons why young people choose to start their own businesses.
2.To analyse the pros and cons of young people starting their own businesses.
3.To encourage all young people to start their own businesses after graduation.
4. To help young people think more realistically before starting their own businesses.
5.To teach young people the correct procedures for starting their own businesses.
√
Activity 4.
Organise information from the passage and complete the interview notes.
Activity
·
·
·
·
·
chairwoman
Activity 4.
Organise information from the passage and complete the interview notes.
Activity
·
·
·
·
·
was willing to purchase the productand help with its distribution
Don't be too ambitious.
determination
Persuading people to work for her.
Giving something back to her home town.
being her own boss
An ideal place
a sound business plan
good management and negotiating skills
02
Using language
Activity
1 What does “where” refer to in sentence (a)
2 What does “which” refer to in sentence (b)
Activity 1.
Look at the sentences from the reading passage and answer the questions.
“Where” in sentence (a) refers to “a place”.
“Which” in sentence (b) refers to “to persuade people to work for me”.
Activity
3 Which sentence contains a clause with essential information about the subject
4 Which sentence contains a clause with extra information about the subject
Activity 1.
Look at the sentences from the reading passage and answer the questions.
Sentence (a).
Sentence (b).
Activity 2. Read the passage and rewrite the underlined sentences using attributive clauses.
Activity
Good Deal is a local movement in some countries. It works to help farmers and workers in less developed areas receive a better deal for their produce. Good Deal products may be a little more expensive than regular products, but up to one-third of the sale price will be given back to the producers. This is more than they could get under the conventional trading system.
Good Deal is a local movement in some countries(,) which works to help farmers and workers in less developed areas receive a better deal for their produce.
Activity 2. Read the passage and rewrite the underlined sentences using attributive clauses.
Activity
The movement has proven popular among young people, and they want to help producers get the payment they deserve. They have no problem spending a bit more on Good Deal products, believing that their purchasing of these products will help improve local people’s welfare.
However, some people are less optimistic, and argue that it discriminates against producers not part of the Good Deal movement.
The movement has proven popular among young people who want to help producers get the payment they deserve.
However, some people who are less optimistic argue that it discriminates against producers who are not part of the Good Deal movement.
Activity
Activity 3. Read the profile and write an introduction to a Good Deal product using attributive clauses where appropriate.
Suggest Answer: Green Equator Coffee is a Good Deal product, which sells at the price of $25 per kg. It is grown on the Green Equator Estate, whose coffee is 100% organic. It is a superior, smooth blend with a mild flavour, which has less than one calorie per cup. The product is sold under the Good Deal guarantee, which promises that one-third of the sale price will be returned to local producers.
Activity
Activity 5. Listen to the conversation and choose the topics discussed.
1 The tips to book a good hotel.
2 The importance of being creditworthy.
3 The origin of the credit system.
4 The benefits of a social credit system.
5 The cost of having a bad social credit record.
√
√
√
Activity
Activity 6. Listen again and complete the paragraph.
I have been 1 _____________________ on time, returning books to the library 2 ___________________________, and using 3_________________ properly. As a reward, we didn’t have to pay a deposit when 4 _____________________ during our trip to Hangzhou. The hotel is very nice, and it’s quite near the West Lake. This is just one of the many benefits of the social credit system which enables
5 _________________________ to enjoy a more convenient life
6_____________.
paying credit card bills
in good condition without delay
the shared bicycles
we checked in at a hotel
people with good social credit
at a low cost
Activity
Activity 6. Listen again and complete the paragraph.
1. What was the man prohibited from doing and why
He was prohibited from renting an expensive car because the credit system showed that he was a laolai.
2. What restrictions are mentioned that are caused by a bad social credit record
Apart from renting expensive cars, they may also find it hard to buy flight tickets or tickets for high-speed rail services, among other things.
3. What could the social credit system contribute to
The social credit system is an encouragement to those who can be relied upon to do the right thing, and the system is an effective way to build a friendly, honest and safe society.
Activity
Activity 7. Complete the boxes with the expressions from the conversation.
How did that happen
What’s that
Could you tell me more about it
Let me explain.
It enables...
How is that so
What does that mean
It means...
It’s definitely an encouragement to...
...an effective way to...
Asking for clarification
Clarifying
Stating advantages
How did that happen
What’s that
Could you tell me more about it
How is that so
What does that mean
Let me explain.
It means...
It enables.
It’s definitely an encouragement to...
...an effective way to...
Activity
Activity 8. Read the leaflet and answer the questions. Pay attention to the words and expressions in bold.
Finance
management
tips for freshmen
Welcome to Winfield University. While you’re doing your degree here, most of you must also handle money on your own for the first time. You will have to pay bills and handle budgets to make ends meet. Here are some tips for you to stay afloat.
Activity
Activity 8. Read the leaflet and answer the questions. Pay attention to the words and expressions in bold.
Activity
Activity 8. Read the leaflet and answer the questions. Pay attention to the words and expressions in bold.
1. What suggestions are given to help students save money
Find the banking services that meet your needs and will help you save money. Save a small amount of money each week from now on, and increase it each month.
2. What do you need to pay attention to when spending money
Be careful when opening your first credit card account. Look for a card with good benefits and no annual fees. Always make payments on time. Make rational spending choices and never exceed your agreed credit limit. Avoid luxuries so that you don’t go into debt.
3. What do you need to bear in mind when making extra money
Make sure it doesn’t interfere with your studies, and pay any tax as required by law.
Now answer the questions:
Activity
Activity 9. Match the words and expressions in Activity 8 to their meanings.
budget, make ends meet, stay afloat, build credit,
annual fee, interest, tax, agreed credit limit, go into debt
1 ____________: the amount of money needed or available for certain purposes
2 _____________: to have enough money to buy what you need to live
3 ____________: to be out of debt or financial difficulty
4 ____________: money paid to the government, usually a percentage of personal income or of the cost of goods
5 ____________: to accumulate the quality of being creditworthy
budget
make ends meet
stay afloat
tax
build credit
Activity
Activity 9. Match the words and expressions in Activity 8 to their meanings.
budget, make ends meet, stay afloat, build credit,
annual fee, interest, tax, agreed credit limit, go into debt
6 ________________: the maximum amount of money that may be borrowed under a credit arrangement
7 ____________: to get into the state of owing money
8 ____________: costs automatically charged once a year to your credit card account
9 ____________: the amount of money charged by a bank when you borrow money, or paid to you when you keep money in an account.
agreed credit limit
go into debt
annual fee
interest
03
Developing ideas
Activity 1. Read Leo’s travel notes and answer the questions.
Activity
Activity 1. Read Leo’s travel notes and answer the questions.
Activity
1. What are the differences between Leo’s two trips
1) In 2008, Leo took a taxi to the hostel from the airport and it cost him a fortune! In 2018, the trip from the airport to the city centre was much cheaper because it was a shared ride.
2) In 2008, Leo stayed in a hostel, while in 2018 he stayed in a shared flat.
3) In 2008, Leo didn't know how to get to Houhai, while in 2018 he had a nice trip around Houhai by riding a shared bicycle.
4) In 2008, Leo could only have a mushroom pizza in the hostel alone and he didn't know where to have good Chinese food. In 2018, he shared a delicious meal of Chinese cuisine with some other backpackers at Chef Cui's restaurant.
5) In 2008, Leo had a battery problem withhis camera. He didn't have this problem in 2018, because he could use the shared power banks.
Activity 3. Match the paragraphs to their functions and give your reasons.
Activity
a To highlight the key benefits of the sharing economy.
b To explain and elaborate on the sharing economy.
c To lead the topic from sharing in childhood to sharing in economic activities.
d To illustrate various drawbacks of the sharing economy.
e To predict the future of the sharing economy.
3
2
1
4
5
Activity 4. Think about the structure of the passage and complete the diagram.
Activity
It meets people’s increasing demand for 1_________________________________________________.
It allows people to make or save money.
It helps people 2 ______________ and even 3____________________.
It favours the environment by
4 ___________________________
and 5 ______________________.
The sharing economy is developing faster than
6 ____________________________________.
The sharing economy is subject to 7______________.
Personal information about 8__________________________ is 9_________________ in the sharing economy.
The sharing economy
Benefits
Problems
quality goods and services at
competitive prices
make connections
make new friends
encouraging people to reuse items
reducing pollution
existing regulations or ongoing supervision
abuse of trust
almost every part of our lives
not yet secure
Think & share
1 What is the author’s attitude towards the sharing economy
The author acknowledges the benefits of the sharing economy, but he also takes concern about the problems of it. The author is also curious about the future of the sharing economy.
Activity 6. Read the posts from an online plete the boxes with the corresponding information.
Activity
No cash is involved when people are making their payments. People make their payments with cards, mobile phones and other electronic devices.
Convenient and fast. Do not need to carry lots of heavy coins or dirty notes. No more worries about losing wallets.
Activity 6. Read the posts from an online plete the boxes with the corresponding information.
Activity
Not safe enough and may lead to over-consumption. Some forms of electronic payments are restricted to the Internet. Potential in convenience exists if the phone battery dies. Some forms are unfriendly to those who don’t know how to use electronic payments, especially the elderly.
Non-cash payments, or electronic payments,bring us a lot of advantages. However, the disadvantages can’t be ignored. Maybe we could try to use money less often, rather than replacing it with non-cash payments for ever.Meanwhile, we need to think of ways to make non-cash payments better, friendlier and more scientific.
【Sample】
Nowadays, non-cash payments are becoming more and more popular across the world, especially in China. It refers to the method of making payments with cards, mobile phones and other electronic devices. New ways of supporting non-cash payments are quickly turning up one after another.
Obviously, there are many benefits of non-cash payments. First, they are so convenient and fast that people could make almost all the payments with a single click on their smartphones. In some shopping centres, they can pay by simply standing in front of a camera and let it recognise their face. Second, non-cash payments are safe and hygienic. They free people from carrying heavy coins and dirty notes, or even a wallet. Therefore, the risk of losing money or the wallet is not a threat any more. What is more, non-cash payments eliminate the risk of counterfeit money.
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However, as the old saying goes, every coin has two sides, and so does the non-cash payments, even though they don’t require a coin. The problems that accompany non-cash payments should not be ignored. When thinking it further non-cash payments might not be quite safe as people have assumed, as it is not that hard for hackers to access people’s bank account and steal the money. It is also easier for your personal information to be stolen, which may bring great trouble. Meanwhile, to some degree, non-cash payments encourage over-consumption. They also depend too much on the Internet access or battery capacity—just imagine being at a place with no wi-fi and a flat battery, how can people make payments via their computers or smartphones then Last but not least, non-cash payments aren’t quite friendly with people not knowing how, especially the elderly. It is such a pity to make them feel excluded and left out.
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Nonetheless, non-cash payments are increasingly part of our fast-growing modern society. The current trend is for more non-cash payments. and this trend will probably continue in the future. But embracing a new trend doesn’t mean to exclude the “old-fashioned” ways. Perhaps it is more convenient for everyone -young and old, men and women-to have various options, in both cash and non-cash forms, when it comes to making payments, for the better good.
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Presenting ideas Activity 1
Read the headlines and answer the questions.
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1 What is each headline about
【Answer: 1) A city is booming as its high-tech sector develops fast, which wins the city a nickname—a new “Silicon Valley”.
2) The local economy has been given new life by traditional crafts.
3) Eco-tourism is now the largest and most valuable sector of the local economy.
4) Sellers of farm products who are located in remote areas are using e-commerce to grow their businesses.】
2 What do the news items have in common concerning economic development
【Answer: They are all about improved local economic conditions.】
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