(共30张PPT)
Task
Unit 1
Helping buy an electronic dictionary
Skills building 1
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Identify the most important information and less important
These days , I have been considering buying a new mobile
phone. First of all, I like the ones with MP3 function
in particular, this way, music will accompany me wherever
I go. However, a major consideration is the radiation from
the mobile phones, So, I prefer one that will do least
harm to the user. Certainly, it doesn’t matter so much
whether it could be used as a camera, for I think the picture
a mobile phone could take is not clear enough and it wastes
a large quantity of power.
To buy a satisfied mobile phone, which requirement
do you think is the most important and least important
Question:
Leading-in:
Listening for what is most
important:
Very important:
most important/significant
a major consideration
above all
in particular
pay attention to
Leading-in:
Listening for what is most
important:
Not so important:
I’m less worried about
it doesn’t matter so much if/whether
less/not as important
less/not as significant
Leading-in:
Listening for what is most
important:
Not necessary to take notes:
for example
for instance
If you want to buy a
product, what is most important
to you Why
Pre-Listening:
Listening Part A:
Uncle’s Requirements:
Weight and size:_______________
Cost:_________________________
Appearance: __________________
Translation:___________________
Pronunciation:_________________
Extra functions: _______________
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Further listening
Which type does your uncle prefer,
a dictionary with English translation only ,or with two kinds of translation Why
2. Is your uncle willing to buy an modern one at a high price
3. Does the function of pronunciation matter a lot according to your uncle
He prefers a dictionary with two kinds of translation,
for he thinks that ,this way ,his son can look up words
in both languages
No, he doesn’t want to spend more than 700 yuan on it
Yes , he thinks that will help his son to pronounce
the word properly
Part B:
Listen to the explanation of the function
of two new electronic dictionaries on sale
Take notes of useful information in the
following two columns
Attention : this part only tells the relevant information,
such as the languages, the cost, the word
capacity etc. The rest information is included
in Part C
Listening Part B:
Mark 204D:
Language: _________________________
Word capacity: _____________________
Weight: ____________________________
Cost: _____________________________
Extra functions: _____________________
Extra features: _____________________________________________
Chinese and English
over 102,000
650 Yuan
Listening Part B:
Stylus PenⅢ:
Language: _________________________
Appearance: _______________________
Word capacity: _____________________
Weight: ____________________________
Cost: _____________________________
Extra functions: ____________________
Extra features: ______________________
English-Chinese
like a pen
over 100,000
1200 Yuan
Keys to part B
Mark 204D:
Languages:
Word capacity:
Weight:
Cost:
Extra functions:
Extra features:
Chinese and English
Over 102,000
650 yuan
A voice function, wildcard
search function
Stylus Pen III:
Languages:
Appearance:
Word capacity:
Weight;
Cost:
Extra functions:
Extra features:
English-Chinese
Just like a pen
100,000
1,200 yuan
Part C:
Please find out more information about
the two new types through Reading the
following leaflets, try to complete the lists
above.
Reading Part C:
Mark 204D:
Language: _________________________
Word capacity: _____________________
Weight: ____________________________
Cost: _____________________________
Extra functions: _____________________
Extra features: ___________________________________
Chinese and English
over 102,000
650 Yuan
96 grams
spell check etc.
FM radio and games etc.
Reading Part C:
Stylus PenⅢ:
Language: _________________________
Appearance: _______________________
Word capacity: _____________________
Weight: ____________________________
Cost: _____________________________
Extra functions: ____________________
Extra features: ______________________
______________________
English-Chinese
like a pen
over 100,000
1200 Yuan
quick translation etc.
20 grams
suitable for people with
reading disability
Asking for information:
Be polite
Be clear and to the point
Make sure you understand what you
hear, and ask for clarification if you
don’t understand something
It is important to do the following:
Telephoning an company:
Ask about:
The power source
The life of the batteries
The guarantee of the dictionary
Answers:
Three AAA batteries
Last about 70 hours
Covers faults but not loss of dictionary
Try to make an appropriate telephone call
Read part 1 on page12 , ask the following question.
What should be paid attention to when making
a telephone call
Be polite
Be clear and to the point
Ask for clarification if you don’t understand
Practise speaking with your partner.
Salesperson: Good morning, this is customer service
department, …..
Customer; Good morning. Could you please give me
some information about the Mark 204D
electronic dictionary. I’d like to know
what batteries it uses.
Salesperson: Certainly. It uses three AAA batteries.
Customer: How long can the batteries last after they
get charged
Salesperson: They can last about 70 hours.
Customer: Good. Do you have the guarantee on the
dictionary
Salesperson: Sure, we have. But it covers faults but
not loss of the dictionary.
Skills building 3: writing to give advice
An E-mail with advice
We need to keep two things in mind:
express the advice politely, like a
suggestion not an order
present the information clearly,
simply and in the right order
Writing:
write an e-mail to recommend one
of the two models. You have to
explain the reasons for your choice.
You can use the information we
have collected above to help you
write the e-mail.
Writing an email to your uncle:
Useful words and expressions:
I would advise you to buy….
I would recommend the first one to you .
I think you may/ could/ would buy…..
It seems to me that….
In my opinion…..
When you are stating the reasons to support your advice,
you’d better put it in order of importance.
first of all, in addition, what’s more, furthermore,
besides, what comes first is…, at last/lastly, finally
to conclude, to sum up, in conclusion. In a word…
Try to cover the following aspects of the
electronic dictionary in your email.
The cost
The word capacity
The language
Extra functions and features
Appearance and weight
The battery and the guarantee of it.
About the content of the email
Sample
Dear Uncle,
I would advise you to buy Mark 204D for your son.
First of all, this electronic dictionary gives
Chinese- English translation, which will help him
improve his language study. In addition, it includes
a spell Check function, pronunciation guide and a
list of words with similar and opposite meanings.
Lastly, it will be convenient for him to carry because
of its small size, and at 650 yuan, the price is
reasonable. In conclusion, I think you may find
this model more suitable for your son.
Language Points:
measure vt./vi. 量、测量
n. 量度、尺寸；措施、方法
sth measure … 某物量起来长
（宽、高、重）…
make … to one’s measure 给某人量身定做…
take measures to do … 采取措施做…
e.g. The rope measures 20 meters long.
e.g. The tailor is measuring me for a new suit.
suitable adj. 合适的、适宜的、适当的
be suitable to/for … 对…合适/适合
e.g. The book is suitable for children.
Homework:
To go over what you have learnt in this
lesson
To complete the e-mail by yourself
To preview the project
