Unit 3 The InternetPeriod 5 Listening and TalkingTeaching Objectives By the end of this period,students will be able to3212.listen for specific sentences and identify useful patterns and words to express predictions,guesses,and beliefs3.Express your own ideas on the given topic by using the language in the listening text.1.Practise listening for general information and detailed information of a conversation about choosing apps;Warming uplWhat do you see in these pictures?People using smart phones.lWhat can you do with your smart phone?play gamesstream videos and musickeep a blogshop online These are done through smart phone apps.Warming up01What kind of apps do you use on your cellphone?02What do you use them for?03What do you think about those smart phone apps?Warming upExercise apps They help you keep fit or get in shape.Learning apps They help you attend online courses anytime,anywhere.Shopping apps They help you buy things online and even get you a lower price.Prediction Please look at the title of this section“Choose the best app”.lCan you figure out what might be talked about?lHow can we decide which one could be the best app for us?What do we need to consider?The purpose of using this app.The function of the app.While ListeningLaura and Xiao Bo are talking about apps.Please listen to their conversation and find out what apps they want.(P31)1.Xiao Bo is looking for a(n)app to help him get in shape.2.Laura would like an app for getting and another that will make her better.keep fitActivity 1 exercise rich gradesRead the sentences and underline the key words in each sentence.1.()Both of Xiao Bos apps keep track of the steps he takes.2.()Xiao Bos 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.了解的动态折扣账户Activity 2Activity 2The function of the apps 1.keep track of the steps 2.make a fitness plan3.help sb.get discounts4.add money to ones bank accountListeningListen again and decide whether the sentences are true T or false F.1.()Both of Xiao Bos apps keep track of the steps he takes.2.()Xiao Bos 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.ListeninglListen again and decide whether the sentences are true T or false F.()Both of Xiao Bos apps keep track of the steps he takes.FListening TextXiao Bo:Well,theres an app that counts every step you take during the day.It might help me walk more,but I dont think itd be enough.Heres another one.It keeps track of how much you exercise and what you eat.It also helps you make a fitness plan.I imagine this app would help me get fit faster.ListeninglListen again and decide whether the sentences are true T or false F.2.()Xiao Bos second app can help him make a fitness plan.TListening TextXiao Bo:Well,theres an app that counts every step you take during the day.It might help me walk more,but I dont think itd be enough.Heres another one.It keeps track of how much you exercise and what you eat.It also helps you make a fitness plan.I imagine this app would help me get fit faster.Listen again and decide whether the sentences are true T or false F.3.()Laura needs an app that will help her get discounts.ListeningXiao Bo:Yes,sure.Look at this one.It helps you find discounts and the best price for whatever youre looking for.Laura:I suppose thatd be good but I need an app that adds some oink to my piggy bank.FXiao Bo:Oink to your piggy bank?What does that mean?Laura:Ha-ha,sorry!I mean I want to add some money to my savings.Xiao Bo:Oh,I see,a piggy app Listeninga piggy bankListen again and decide whether the sentences are true T or false F.4.()Laura needs an app that will add money to her bank account.ListeningTListening TextXiao Bo:Oh,I see,a piggy app.Ha-ha!How about this one?Every time you pay for something with your phone,it puts a little money into a bank account,just a few yuanyou wouldnt miss it.I guess you could save a little with this app.Laura:Cool.Great idea!Im good at spending What does Xiao Bo think the two apps can help him do?Listening TextXiao Bo:Well,theres an app that counts every step you take during the day.It might help me walk more,but I dont think itd be enough.Heres another one.It keeps track of how much you exercise and what you eat.It also helps you make a fitness plan.I imagine this app would help me get fit faster.Activity 3Listen once more and tick the sentences you hear.Underline the words used to express predictions,guesses and beliefs.(P31)It might help me walk more.My guess is that it wouldnt work.I imagine this app would help me get fit faster.I suppose that would be good.I guess you could save a little with this app.I suppose there would be some problems,too.I believe this app could help me get thinner.Post-listeningCan you find words or phrases to express predictions,guesses,and beliefs in the listening text?Laura:Hey Xi