Unit 2 Technology TodayListeningAudio Track 4-2-1/Audio Track 4-2-2Situation 1Man: Oh no!Woman: What happened?Reply to AMan: I can t believe it! I was sending a message and I accidentally clicked onWoman: So?Man: It was a personal message for my friend, Jerry. I wanted to send it to his e-mail address only. Woman: Oops.Man: Exactly. In stead I sent it to every one on the list. How embarrass ing!Situation 2Man: I see you have a new keyboard. That s nice.Woman: Yes, the company bought me a new one.Man: That s good.Woman: Well, actually I spilled coffee on my old keyboard, and it stopped working.Man: Oh, I see.Woman: Dont tell anyone. Drinking coffee near the computers is not allowed!Situation 3Woman: Have you finished working on my computer?Man: Yes, I have. I m afraid I don t have good news for you.Woman: Really?Man: Really. The problem is with your hardware.Woman: Oh. What do you suggest?Man: I think you should probably buy a new computer. This one cant be fixed.Woman: Well, I have had it for five years. Its time to replace it, I guess.ASituation 1 bSituation 2-aSituation 3-cB1.Friend2.To all3.Keyboard4.Coffee5.Computer6.FiveAudio Track 4-2-3/Audio Track 4-2-4Conversation 1Pam: Well, Lynn, I must be going. It was great to see you Lynn: Bye, Pam.Pam: What s that?Lynn: Oh that s Ollie.Pam: Ollie? I didn t know you had a dog!Lynn: Well, we don t really.Pam: What do you mean?Lynn: Come here.Pam: Oh my goodness. It Lynn: That s right. It Pam: How interesting! s a robot! s a dog robot. They call it a But it s a little strange, dondogbot. ”t you think?Lynn: Well, I wanted to get an interactive toy for the kids. They love it. So Im happy.Pam: How much did it cost?Lynn: Don t ask. It wasn t very affordable. It s cheaper than having a real dog, though. We donever have to buy dog food! And the batteries are rechargeable.Conversation 2Juliana: Hey, Henrik. Look.Henrik: What is it, Juliana?Juliana: What s that guy doing over there?Henrik: Which guy?Juliana: The one over there. Wearing a suit. HeHenrik: Oh, him. He s probably playing a game.Juliana: Really?Henrik: A lot of people have games on their cell phones. It play them everywhere.Juliana: Do you play them, too?Henrik: Yes, I do.A1. Pet2. Cell phonesBConversation 1: a, c, d, eConversation 2:ds punching so many buttons on his cell phone.s really popular here in Finland. TheyAudio Track 4-2-5/Audio Track 4-2-6In today s report, we look at a new technology called pervasive computing.Pervasive computing means putting tiny computers into everyday electronic appliances, such astoasters and microwaves. With pervasive computing, appliances can communicate with their users and with other appliances! Some companies now sell pervasive computing products like a “ smart ” toaster. It remembers your favorite kind of toast: light or dark. Companies are designing a “ smart ” coffee maker and a“ smart ” clock. The coffee maker can measure the water and coffee. Itcan even put milk in your breakfast coffee and make black coffee in the afternoon. The clock will check the time on other clocks in your house, and give information about other appliances. For example, it can tell you, “Your coffee maker needs more water. ”And that onsly the beginning. One company is now advertising “ Savetime phone your washing machine! ” Engineers are making a“ smart ” house. In this house, the lights, heater, and airconditioner change automatically when family members come home. This makes the home comfortable, and it saves a lot of energy. Pervasive computing could change many parts of our daily lives.But do people really want pervasive computing? Do they really need technology everywhere? One company asked people about their opinions on “ smart a”ppliances. There were surprises. A “ smart ” refrigerator can buy more food on the Internet, but people didnt want it, because itmake mistakes.“ Pervasive computing is as important as a telephone,” says Rebecca Blair, president of InnoTechCorporation. But some of these products are not useful, or even practical. Companies should learn more about the technology that people really want.AToaster, coffee maker, washing machine, heater, refrigerator, microwave, clock, light, air conditioner, telephoneB1. T 2. T3. F. coffee maker 改为 clock, 4. F. today 改为 in the future will 5. F. wanted, 改为 didnt want6. F. All 改为 SomeAudio Track 4-2-7/Audio Track 4-2-8The appetite for newer, smarter mobile technology is growing. Hungry consumers are no longer satisfied with making calls and sending text messages, and phone developers are taking notice. Your modern day smartphone is not just a communicat