课件26张PPT。Living with technology
TaskModule 7, Unit 1 TaskHelping buy an
electronic dictionarylistening for what is most importantSkills building 1In this part: You will first listen to your uncle’s requirements
about buying an electronic dictionary and decide
which information is the most important and then,
through listening and reading, you’ll get part of the
information about it . By making telephone call to the
company, you will get further information about the
electronic dictionary. After gathering all the information
you need and making comparison , you are able to
write an email to your uncle to give your advice.Listening for what is most important:
Expressions to show what is very important:
most important/significant
a major consideration
above all
in particular
pay attention toExpressions to show what is not so important:
I’m less worried about
it doesn’t matter so much if/whether
less/not as important
less/not as significantExpressions to show what is not necessary to take notes:
for example
for instance If you want to buy a product, what is most important to you? Why?DiscussionPart A: Uncle’s requirements:
weight and size:_______________
cost:_________________________
appearance: __________________
translation:___________________
pronunciation:_________________
extra functions: _______________╳╳╳Further listeningWhich 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 fun_ction 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 fun_ction
of two new electronic dictionaries on sale. Take notes of useful information in the following two columnsAttention : 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.Take notes of some useful information.Mark 204D:
Language: _________________________
Word capacity: _____________________
Weight: ____________________________
Cost: _____________________________
Extra functions: _____________________
Extra features: __________________________________Chinese and English over 102,000 650 Yuan Stylus Pen Ⅲ:
Language: _________________________
Appearance: _______________________
Word capacity: _____________________
Weight: ____________________________
Cost: _____________________________
Extra functions: ____________________
Extra features: ______________________English-Chineselike a pen over 100,0001200 Yuan Part C: Please find out more information about
the two new types through reading the
following leaflets, try to complete the lists above.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. Stylus PenⅢ:
Language: _________________________
Appearance: _______________________
Word capacity: _____________________
Weight: ____________________________
Cost: _____________________________
Extra functions: ____________________
Extra features: ______________________
______________________English-Chineselike a pen over 100,0001200 Yuan quick translation etc. 20 gramssuitable for people with
reading disability asking for information by telephoneSkills building 2 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: Try to make an appropriate telephone call. Read part 1 on page12 , ask the following question.
1. 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.Practice 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.Writing to give adviceSkills building 3We 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 an email to your uncleUseful 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 state 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 e-mail.
The cost.
The word capacity.
The language.
Extra functions and features.
Appearance and weight.
The battery and the guarantee of it.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 fun_ction, 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.
Yours
______Language Pointsuitable
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.
