课件13张PPT。TV and audio devices: a reviewM7U1 Reading: Questionnaire:1.Do you have a MP3?
Yes No
2.Do you always take it with you
even at school?
Always Sometimes Never
3.Do you agree to take MP3 at shool?
Yes No
4.How long do you spend listening to
your MP3 a day?
More than 2 hours
About 1 hours Below 30 mins.TV and audio devices: a reviewReading strategy: understanding subtitles Subtitles appear after titles and give you more information about the text than the titles.
TV
(In order of time)
Audio devices
(By types of equipment) Early history of audio devicesTape recorders and playersSound goes digitalEarly history of TVThe modern age: cable TV, satellite TV, digital TVFirst reading: read the text and finish
Part A on P21. When did regular public TV broadcasting?
2. What is WebTV?
3. What was invented in 1954?It began on 11 May 1928 in New York and in London on 20 Agugust 1929.It is the TV set combined with the World Wide Web.The cassette recorder. Careful reading:Read the text again and complete Parts C1 and C2.C1:True or false exercisesThomas Edison made the first recording
of a human voice.
2. Until 1972, most people used black-and-
white TV.
3. Satellite TV is delivered with greater
clarity than digital TV.
4. The first record player was invented
before 1877.
5. Transistor technology was first used to
receive radio programmes, and then to
develop cassette recorders.
6. CDs were invented about ten years before the MD player was invented.
7. MP3 technology began in Germany in 1987.Digital TVsatellite TVafter for military useC2: Fill in the formFirst public showings of wireless TV transmissions were made in the USA.Cable TV began in the USA; 3 American scientists invented the transistor.Colour broadcasts began in the USA.Invention of transistor led to the development
of cassette recorders.First LPs(long-play records) came onto
the market.Satellites began to be used to broadcast TV.First CDs produced by using digital technology
were made available.Development of MP3 technology started in
Germany.International standards for digital TV were
established.Development of MD player began.First WebTV set-top boxes came onto the
market.Part D: Match the following words with
the correct definitions.review
uncertain
superior
questionnaires
wound up
patent
portable
demandingable to be carried
asking for sth, firmly
a written list of questions for
finding information or opinions
not sure, feeling doubt about sth.
a report on sth. that shows a
sequence of events
a paper that proves you are the
only person or company able to
produce a certain product.
made to move around itself or sth.
else.
h. better________________________edhcgfabPart E:Fill in the blanks with words given in the box.broadcasting Germany households recording 200
recorders wireless compact Britain 65I was really surprised to find out that the first public
showings of (1)__________ TV transmissions took
place way back in 1925. It took another three years
before there are any regular public(2)____________,
first in the USA and in the following year in (3)______.
Personally, I think people must have found it quite
a delight when colour TV was first broadcast in 1929.
However, within the next (4)_________ years, people
would be able to choose what to match from a variety
of (5)_________ different channels because of cable
TV. It is reported that in 1998, 66 per cent of
(6)____________ in the USA had cable TV.wirelessbroadcastingBritain65200householdsThe other information I got was about the
evolution of audio devices, starting with
Thomas Edison’s first (7)__________, then
moving on to different kinds of tape
(8)__________ and finally CDs (meaning
(9)__________ discs), which were introduced
in the 1980s. I was also really surprised to
learn that (10)___________ was the birthplace
of MP3, not Japan or the USA as I had
Assumed they would be. These things all
bring great convenience and delight to
people’s lives.recordingrecorderscompactGermany1.More and more people are using computers for information and entertainment. Do you think we will still need books and TVs in the future? Why or why not?
2.What are the possible disadvantages of having a lot of technology in our lives?Discussion:HomeworkFinish A1, A2 on P 102.
Preview word power.Module 7 Unit 1 Teaching plan (reading)
Teaching aims:
Develop students’ ability in reading.
Make students know the history of TV and audio devices.
Teaching aids:
Multi-media computer, blackboard
Teaching procedures:
Step 1: Lead-in
Begin the class with a questionnaire.
Step 2：Learning reading strategy: understanding subttles
Step 3: First reading (finish Part A on P2)
?1.More and more people are using computers for information and entertainment. Do you think we will still need books and TVs in the future? Why or why not?
?2.What are the possible disadvantages of having a lot of technology in our lives?
1.Finish A1, A2 on P 102.
2.Preview word power.
Module 7 Unit 1 Teaching plan (reading language points)
by Tian Hua
Teaching aims:
Make students master some important language points.
Improve students’ ability in solving problems.
Teaching aids:
Multi-media computer, blackboard
Teaching procedures:
Step 1: Language points
1. Because of this, it is still uncertain who invented TV. (lines 6-7)
2 Some consider digital TV to be superior to satellite TV …(line19-20) 3 consumers in the USA had access to 200 channel.(line 22) 4. In 1996, a completely new concept was introduced when the first WebTV set-top boxes came onto the market. (lines 24-25)
5 This combines the TV set with the world Wide Web.(line 25)
6 At that time, the record player had to be wound up by hand and only played a record for two minutes. (lines 31-32)
7. They bought the patent and applied the technology to create the transistor radio.(lines39-40)
8 and in 1988, for the first time ever, people were demanding More CDs
than Lps (line 49)
9…that major corporations are taking over the portable music player market with MP3 players. (Line 55-56)
10. the popularity of MP3 has increased to such a degree that… (lines 53-56)
11 Because of the popularity of MP3 players, music websites have sprung up all over the Internet …(lines 57-58)
12 Germany was the birthplace of MP3, not Japan or the USA as I had assumed they would be. (Page 5)
Step 2: Homework:
1.Finish D1 and D2 on P105 in workbook.
2.Preview word power.
课件26张PPT。M7 U1 Reading Language pointsBecause of this, it is still uncertain who invented TV. (lines 6-7)It was my first chance to use that software to edit the video extracts. I was uncertain about how to add background music to it.
Don’t take his words seriously. He is a person of uncertain temper.
The light is uncertain未确定的易变的忽明忽暗的I am uncertain what job I am going to take in the future.我不确定将来我要做什么工作。2. Some consider digital TV to be superior to satellite TV …(line19-20) Who do you consider to be the most important person in history.
They are considering moving to another city since they get a new job there.
consider:1).to think of someone or something
as or to believe someone or something to be
2).consider to carefully think about如果你考虑过她所受的良好训练，你对她的成功就不会惊讶了。
贝尔被认为是世上第一个发明电话的人。Bell is considered to have invented the
first telephone.
Her success is not surprising if you
consider her excellent training.
be superior to： better in quality or value “比 ……好,比…..强” ；地位高的；高傲的；自大的
在我看来, 手工制作的裤子要比机器加工的好.
就这两本书而言, 我认为这本比那本更好.
这家西餐馆比我们上星期去的那一家好。In my opinion, trousers made by hand are superior
to those made by machines.
Of the two books, I think this one is superior
to that.This western restaurant is superior to the one
we went to last week.superior n. “上级”, “长者”
我们需要一 封你们领导写的推荐信.
We will need a letter of recommendation from one of your superiors. be inferior to 比…差的，劣的；地位低的
A captain is inferior to a major.
上尉的级别低于少校。3.consumers in the USA had access to 200 channel.(line 22) access: the possibility of reaching a place or the right to use something The only access to the old castle is a bridge.
Students have free access to the library in our school.
Only a few people have access to the lecture hall to deliver a speech.4. In 1996, a completely new concept was introduced when the first WebTV set-top boxes came onto the market. (lines 24-25)come onto the market to appear or to be sold in the market
Many things need to be done before a new product comes onto the market.当一个新的产品进入市场的时候，很快就脱销了。
这款新的MP4面世之后，他很快就在年轻人中很流行。
When a new product comes onto the market,
it is soon out of stock.
After this new type of MP3 player came
onto the market, it soon became popular
among young people.
5. This combines the TV set with the world Wide Web.(line 25) combine…with…/ be combined with: to join something together with
理论应该和实践结合起来。
教孩子的一种好方法是把教学与快乐结合起来。A good way of teaching children is to
combine teaching with pleasure.Theory should be combined with practice.
6. At that time, the record player had to be wound up by hand and only played a record for two minutes. (lines 31-32)wind n. 风，气流, 打嗝
wind v.（winded, winded）使（某人）气急，打嗝
wind v. (wound, wound)to turn or twist 蜿蜒， 缠绕, 上发条，卷起
We were winded by the steep climb.
The nurse wound a bandage around my finger
so that bleeding could be stopped.
Remember to wind the clock every night before
you go to bed if you do not want it to stop.
小男孩用手环着妈妈的腰，不让她走。
The little boy wound his arms around
his mother’s waist and prevented her
leaving.
wind down ：
1)To diminish gradually in energy, intensity, or scope:
渐减：能量、强度或范围上渐渐减少：
e.g. The party wound down as guests began to leave.
2)To relax; unwind. 放松；松弛
e.g. This year is rather busy for me---I need a holiday
to wind down.
wind up ：
1）To come or bring to a finish; end: 结束：
e.g. Before I wind up, there ae two more things to say.
2）To put in order; settle:把…料理停当；处理：
e.g. She wound up her affairs before leaving the country.
3) Informal To arrive in a place or situation after
or because of a course of action:
【非正式用语】 到达，达到：经过或因为一系列行为
而到达某地或某种情况：
e.g. He took a long walk and wound up at the edge of
town;
He always overspent and wound up in debt.
4).cause sb. to reach a high level of excitement,使兴奋
e.g.He gets so wound up when he’s arguing.7. They bought the patent and applied the technology to create the transistor radio.(lines39-40)apply v. 1). to bring or put into use or operation (to) 生效，应用，运用
2).make a formal request(for)
申请，请求
Scientific discoveries are often applied to
industrial processes.
I want to apply to the boss for this task.这项研究成果将应用于肺癌的治疗.
我们已经向市政会申请改善住房的拨款（a home improvement grant）.The results of this research will be applied
to the treatment of lung cancer.
We’ve applied to the council for a home
improvement grant.
8.and in 1988, for the first time ever,
people were demanding More CDs
than Lps (line 49)ever adv.
1).At all times; always:一直：在所有时间；总是：
It was the best result they've ever had.
2).At any time:曾经：在某一时间(常用于疑问句)：
Have you ever been to Europe?
3).In any way; at all:以任何方式；到底（强用于疑问句）
How did they ever manage?
4).To a great extent or degree. Used for emphasis
often with so : 在很大程度上，用于强调，常于so 连用：
How ever do you find the time to learn cooking?demand (n. v.)need, to need in order to be successful
demand+n/pronoun/to infinitive/ object clause(subjunctive mood) e.g.1)Work of this nature demands many personal sacrifices/ demands a great deal of those who embark on it.
2).She demanded to speak to the manager.教师的工作需要极大的细心和耐心.
他要求将一切都告诉他.He demands that he (should) be told
everything.
The work of a teacher demands great care and patience. 9. …that major corporations are taking over
the portable music player market with MP3
players. (Line 55-56)take over 把...从一地带到另一地, 接收, 接管
hand over 移交The son _________ the restaurant from
his father.
Mike’s father _________ his restaurant to mike.took overhanded overtake over take in take up take on
take down take back take off take awayCould you help me to _____ the curtain ____.
Two hamburgers and chips ___________ , please!
The plane ___________ at 14:30 every day.
Her eyes _______a hurt expression after my words.
Has the party ______________by extremists?
The chest _________ much room in my bedroom.
We only ______goods _____if customers
find quality problems within a week.
Don’t ___________ by his charming manner,
he’s completely rude.takedownto take awaytakes offtook onbeen taken overtakes uptakebackbe taken in10. the popularity of MP3 has increased to such a degree that… (lines 53-56)degree a point on an imaginary line used for measuring or comparing qualities, feeling, abilities, etc.孩子的能力高低各不相同.
对他们能信任到什么程度.The children have different degrees of ability.
To what degree can they be trusted.
11. Because of the popularity of MP3 players, music websites have sprung up all over the Internet …(lines 57-58)spring（sprang,sprung) v. to grow or to start up quickly
spring up 突然出现，涌现，迅猛发展
Many new businesses have sprung up with the development of the Internet.
Shops selling souvenirs to the travelers soon sprang up along the riverside.
The problem sprang up very suddenly.spring n.春天；泉水；弹簧12. Germany was the birthplace of MP3,
not Japan or the USA as I had assumed
they would be. (Page 5)vt. 1).accept sth. as true before there is a proof
假定，设想
e.g. We can’t assume anything in this case.
2).pretend 装出，装作
e.g.The look of innocence she assumed had us
all fooled.
3). Undertake; take on 开始从事，承担，呈现
e.g.He assumes his new responsibilities next month.
assumption n.Homework Finish D1 and D2 on P105 in workbook.
Preview word power.Thank you very much!
