1、1. To listen for general and specific information about useful apps 2. To learn to talk about popular or useful apps What apps do you usually use in your daily life? What do you use them for? Laura and Xiao Bo are talking about apps. Listen to their conversation and find out what apps they want. Xia
2、o Bo is looking for a(n) _ app to help him get in shape. Laura would like an app for getting _ and another that will make her _ better. exercise rich grades Listen again. Are the sentences true (T) or false (F)? 1. Both of Xiao Bos apps keep track of the steps he takes. 2. Xiao Bos second app can he
3、lp 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. F T F T n. 折扣 n. 账户；描述 找出表达应用软件的短语 常用来隐喻：赚点小钱 Listen once more and tick the sentences you hear. Underline the words used to express predictions, guesses
4、and beliefs. _ 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 thi
5、nner. 表示预测，猜测和相信的句式： It might My guess is that it would(nt) I imagine (that) would I suppose (that) would I guess (that) could I believe (that) could 情态动词might、would、could表示推测 1. Im trying to get in shape, so in shape: inagoodstateofhealthor physicalfitness状况良好 eg Shes bought an exercise bike to kee
6、p in shape. (翻译) 她买了辆健身自行车来锻炼身体。 out of shape 不健康 eg I was feeling totally out of shape.(翻译) 我感到身体状况很不好。 2. It keeps track of how much you exercise and what you eat. keep track of sb. / sth.: tohaveinformation aboutwhatishappeningorwheresb./sth.is 掌握的最新消息；了解的动态 eg Bank statements help you keep track
7、 of where your money is going. 3. Laura needs an app that will help her get discounts. discount n. areductionintheusualpriceof something折扣，减价 常用搭配：get / give / offer a discount at a discount vt. discount a reduction in the usual price of something 打折扣，打折销售 eg Members get a 15% discount. The Young Pe
8、rsons Railcard gives you a discount on rail travel. Theyre offering a 10% discount on all sofas this month. Tickets are available to members at a discount. Tour prices are being discounted as much as 33%. 4. Laura needs an app that will add money to her bank account. account n. awrittenorspokendescr
9、iptionthat sayswhathappensinaneventorprocess 描述 （常与of连用） anarrangementinwhichabankkeepsyour moneysafesothatyoucanpaymoreinor takemoneyout账户 eg Why dont you write your own account of what happened? You can write all that you saw. My salary is paid into my bank account. Look at the descriptions of som
10、e apps. Then role-play the conversation. Which app do you think would be more popular or useful? Hear It First This app keeps you updated on all your favourite topics. You can also choose to receive updates on the news or even lessons that youre interested in. You get a message whenever there has be
11、en an update. TV Me TV Me lets you stream your favourite TV programmes and see your face on the screen together with the actors. Who is your favourite star? Do you often keep yourself updated on him/her? Where can you get relevant information? Have you ever watched the variety show RunningMan? TV Me
12、 is an app where A: I imagine that TV Me would be more popular. Everyone watches TV and I think lots of people imagine themselves as actors in the TV shows, so putting the two together would be great. What do you think? B: My guess would be Hear It First because its both interesting and useful. You could find out more about the stories you like and make sure that you dont miss anything important. I believe both the young and old would like it. Discuss popular or useful apps with your partner and make a conversation. Present your conversation to the class.
