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1、Unit 8 8How We CommunicateBook 1Think and DiscussViewing the WorldExploring the ThemeAnalytical ListeningSharing Your IdeasEngagingFurther ListeningContentUnit 8 How We CommunicateThink and DiscussThink and Discuss1. Look at the photo. What do you think these men are talking about?2. Do you think th

2、ey know each other well? Why or why not?3. What kinds of topics do you think you will discuss in this unit?QuestionsTwo men talking, Komotini, Greece Think and DiscussExample Answers The men are sitting close together and are probably talking quietly about a neighbor or family member. They are in Gr

3、eece, so theyre probably speaking Greek.Look at the photo. What do you think these men are talking about?QuestionsThink and Discuss Example Answers They do seem to know each other well. You can see it in their body language. If they did not know each other well, they would probably not be sitting so

4、 close together.2. Do you think they know each other well? Why or why not? QuestionsThink and Discuss Example Answers We might discuss communication styles in different cultures, body language, written communication, and technology for communication.3. What kinds of topics do you think you will disc

5、uss in this unit?QuestionsUnit 8 How We CommunicateExploring the ThemeExploring the ThemeHow We CommunicateMenwith Hill: an extensive satellite and communications monitoring station near Harrogate, England. The facility is operated by the Royal Air Force ( 英国皇家空军) with American support. Built in 195

6、4 and extended over the years since, it is one of the largest electronic monitoring stations in the world. 曼威斯山Exploring the Themethe Written Communication photo: The bilingual stop sign in the photo depicting written communication includes both the English and Inuktitut languages. The picture was t

7、aken in Nunavut, the newest territory in Canada and home to thousands of Inuit people.How We CommunicateExploring the ThemeLook at the photos and read the captions. Then discuss the questions.Non-verbal communication includes hand gestures, facial expressions, eye contact, and other ways we communic

8、ate without words. Non-Verbal Communication How We CommunicateExploring the ThemeVerbal communication is all about words and speech. We use verbal communication when we speak.Verbal Communication How We CommunicateExploring the ThemeWritten communication uses letters and other symbols to represent s

9、poken words. Written CommunicationHow We CommunicateExploring the ThemeModern technology has given us many devices for communication such as radios, telephones, computers, and satellite TVs.Technology for CommunicationHow We CommunicateExploring the Theme Discuss the questions:1. What kinds of commu

10、nication do you see on these pages?2. In human history, what kinds of communication are the oldest? The newest?3. What kinds of communication do you use every day? How do you use them?How We CommunicateExploring the Theme1. What kinds of communication do you see on these pages?Example Answers We see

11、 non-verbal communication, verbal communication, written communication, a communication carried out by using technology.How We CommunicateExploring the Theme2. In human history, what kinds of communication are the oldest? The newest?Example Answers In human history, non-verbal and verbal communicati

12、on are the oldest. Writing came later, and technology for communication is a recent development.How We CommunicateExploring the Theme3. What kinds of communication do you use every day? How do you use them?Example Answers I use verbal communication to speak to my family and my classmates. Sometimes

13、I also smile and use other kinds of non-verbal communication. I check my messages every morning, and those are a kind of written communication that depends on technology.How We CommunicateUnit 8 How We CommunicateAnalytical ListeningAnalytical Listeningcellular phone n. 移动电话Listening 1 Analytical Li

14、steningListening 1 Kruger National Park: one of the largest nationalparks in South Africa. It was established in 1898 and it is famous for the wildlife experience that it offers to visitors. 克鲁格国家公园Analytical ListeningPredicting Content. Work with a partner. Read the information and discuss the ques

15、tion below. Before ListeningListening 1 You are going to listen to a news report about Ken Banks, a man who does work in places where people do not have access to the Internet.How do you think life might be difficult for people who dont have access to the Internet?Analytical ListeningExample Answers

16、Communication would be difficult for people with no access to the Internet. They would not be able to send emails or text messages. It would also be difficult to find information or make an airline reservation, and impossible to buy things online.Listening 1 How do you think life might be difficult

17、for people who dont have access to the Internet?Analytical ListeningA | Listening for Main Ideas. Read the statements and answer choices. Then listen to the news report and choose the correct word or phrase to complete each statement.A News Report ListeningListening 1 Analytical ListeningListening 1

18、 1. Ken Banks does a lot of work in _. a. Asia b. Africa c. Europe2. The United Nations has said that being able to access the Internet is a basic human _. a. need b. right c. wish 3. Ken Banks worked on a project at the _ National Park. a. Borjomi b. Lauca c. KrugerA | Listening for Main Ideas. To

19、be continued b b cAnalytical ListeningListening 1 4. The park couldnt contact the people via the Internet because they _. a. dont like the Internet b. prefer cell phones c. have no access to the Internet5. Ken Banks software is used in _ countries. a. over 17 b. over 70 c. less than 176. The purpose

20、 of this news report is to _. a. promote FrontlineSMS b. introduce Ken Banks and what he has done c. call peoples attention to African countries c b bA | Listening for Main Ideas. Analytical ListeningListening 1 B | Making Inferences. Read the statements. Then listen again and check () T for true or

21、 F for false. The answers are not in the speakers exact words. You need to think about what you hear.1. The U.N. says that countries should limit peoples use of the Internet.2. Ken Banks invented the FrontlineSMS software because he saw a need for it.3. Everyone uses Banks software in the same way.4

22、. Banks software can be used in poor countries. T FAnalytical ListeningListening 1 Answer Keys1. F (Countries have the responsibility to allow people to access the Internet.)2. T3. F (The software is used in many ways.)4. TAnalytical ListeningA | Critical Thinking. Discuss the questions with a partn

23、er. After ListeningListening 1 1. Can you access the Internet easily?2. If you can access the Internet, how do you use it in your daily life? To be continued Analytical ListeningListening 1 3. Rank the following ways people use the Internet from 1 (most important) to 6 (least important). _ chat onli

24、ne with friends _ look up facts and information _ do online banking or pay bills _ shop online for clothes, music, etc. _ read or hear the news _ create a business or personal Web site Analytical ListeningListening 1 1. Can you access the Internet easily?Example Answer 1Yes, I can. There is good Int

25、ernet service in my part of the world, and if I dont have a mobile device, I can use a computer at school or at an Internet caf.Analytical ListeningListening 1 1. Can you access the Internet easily?Example Answer 2No, I cant. We dont have good Internet service in my part of the world, and its also h

26、ard to find a computer or mobile device to use.Analytical ListeningListening 1 2. If you can access the Internet, how do you use it in your daily life?Example Answers I use it to search information, to chat online with my family and friends, to do research for homework assignments, and to shop onlin

27、e, etc.Analytical ListeningListening 1 3. Rank the following ways people use the Internet from 1 (most important) to 6 (least important).Example Answers (Note: Answers may vary.)2 chat online with friends (This is especially important to young people because they place a lot of value on friendships

28、and on their social lives.)1 look up facts and information (This is important to many people who use the Internet to search information for school work or for their jobs.)To be continued Analytical ListeningListening 1 Example Answers (Continued)5 do online banking or pay bills (This is becoming ver

29、y important, especially for young people, who like the convenience of online financial transactions.)3 shop online for clothes, music, etc. (Buying things online is becoming more and more important for many people.)To be continued Analytical ListeningListening 1 Example Answers (Continued)4 read or

30、hear the news (Many newspapers and magazines now offer only the electronic edition, and most news agencies offer their TV or radio broadcasts online as well, so the Internet is a very important way to read or hear the news.)6 create a business or personal Web site (For people in the business world,

31、or for people who want to advertise their services online, Web site creation is very important.)Analytical ListeningB | Form a group with another pair of students. Compare your rankings from exercise A. Explain your decisions.Listening 1 Analytical ListeningExample AnswersA: We ranked “look up facts

32、 and information” as number one. Thats because anyone can use the Internet to learn about the world.B: Thats true. We chose “read or hear the news” for the same reason. It lets people know about local and world events.C: Yes, thats important. What did you choose for number two?Listening 1 To be cont

33、inued Analytical ListeningExample Answers (Continued)D: For number two we have “chat online with friends”. For young people, its a very important part of our social life.A: OK, so its important for some Internet users. We chose “do online banking or pay bills” because it saves paper and its the mode

34、rn way to do those things.Listening 1 Analytical ListeningA News ReportOur first story tonight comes from the world of information technology. Its about Ken Banks, a man who does a lot of work in Africa. And in many African countries, its difficult to access the Internet. Well, for many people, the

35、Internet is a big part of the modern world. It represents information, speed, and conveniencethings people everywhere want to have nowadays. In fact, the United Nations has said that being able to access the Internet is a basic human right.To be continued Listening 1 Analytical ListeningSo according

36、 to the U.N., its the responsibility of countries to allow people to access the Internetto get the information they need; to communicate with other peopleall the different things we do online.Well, unfortunately, a statement from the United Nations isnt enough in many places. In South Africa, for ex

37、ample, Ken Banks worked on a project at Kruger National Park. Thats a huge wildlife reserve with elephants, giraffesall kinds of animals. Of course, a lot of people live nearby, and the park wanted them to be involvedin its work. They wanted to send people messages about meetingsTo be continued List

38、ening 1 Analytical Listeningor about the animals in the park. They wanted to ask people for their opinions about park decisions. But all of this was a problem since people in that area could not access the Internet, so the park could not contact people that way. On the other hand, a lot of people ne

39、ar the park did have cellular telephones, so Ken Banks invented software that he called FrontlineSMS. With that software on your computer, you just need a device that connects the computer to a cell phone. Then the computer uses the cell phone to send messages to a lot of different people. Its prett

40、y cool! And the Internet is not involved.To be continued Listening 1 Analytical ListeningBut that was just the beginning. People in many parts of the world had cellular phones, but no Internet service. They started to create their own way to use Banks software. Now, people use the software to send m

41、edical records to doctors, or to make payments on a loan without making a long trip to the bank. The software is used in many ways in over 70 countries, and the best part is . Ken Banks gives it away for free. Hes happy to know that the software is helping in places that need it the most.Listening 1

42、 Analytical ListeningCleveland 克利夫兰（ 美国俄亥俄州城市）runway n. （机场的）跑道collision n. 碰撞事故commercial n.（ 电视或广播中的）商业广告sensible a. 合理的，明智的，切合实际的Ghana 加纳（西非国家）Nigeria 尼日利亚（西非国家）landfill n. 废弃物填埋场Ontario 安大略省（加拿大）Listening 2 Analytical ListeningA | Discussion. Look at the photos on this page and read the caption.

43、 Then discuss the questions with a partner. Before ListeningListening 2 A woman uses a cell phone at a train station in Avignon, France.To be continued Analytical ListeningListening 2 Deciding how to get rid of old cell phones and batteries is not always easy.A | Discussion. Analytical ListeningList

44、ening 2 1. Do you use a cell phone? If so, how and where do you use it?2. Have you ever needed to get rid of an old telephone, computer, or other electronic device? If so, how did you get rid of it?3. What things do people usually send away for recycling instead of just throwing them away?A | Discus

45、sion. Analytical ListeningListening 2 1. Do you use a cell phone? If so, how and where do you use it?Example Answer 1Yes, I do use a cell phone. I use it anywhere, but I try not to use it very often.Analytical ListeningListening 2 1. Do you use a cell phone? If so, how and where do you use it?Exampl

46、e Answer 2 No, I dont use a cell phone. I prefer to have telephone conversations in the privacy of my home.Analytical ListeningListening 2 2. Have you ever needed to get rid of an old telephone, computer, or other electronic device? If so, how did you get rid of it?Example AnswersI had to get rid of

47、 an old computer, and I took it to a computer shop for recycling. I had an old cell phone, too, and I threw it away in the garbage.Analytical ListeningListening 2 3. What things do people usually send away for recycling instead of just throwing them away?Example AnswersGlass and plastic drink contai

48、ners, paper and cardboard boxes, old appliances, etc.Analytical ListeningA Telephone ConversationA | Note-Taking. Listen to the telephone conversation and note down the answers to the questions. ListeningListening 2 1. What happened when Todds plane landed? _2. What did Todd see on the plane before

49、the movie? _3. What did Todd say about the Web site? _Analytical ListeningListening 2 1. What happened when Todds plane landed?Example AnswersAnother plane crossed in front of Todds plane on the runway. It was scary.Analytical ListeningListening 2 2. What did Todd see on the plane before the movie?E

50、xample AnswersHe saw a commercial (TV advertisement) about recycling electronic devices from the comedy network.Analytical ListeningListening 2 3. What did Todd say about the Web site?Example AnswersThe Web site has information about where to recycle old electronic devices and also information about

51、 companies that will take their old products back for recycling.Analytical ListeningListening 2 1. Todds plane landed in _. a. Cincinnati b. Chicago c. Cleveland2. On the plane, Todd saw a commercial from a _. a. computer company b. comedy network c. cell phone serviceB | Listening for Details. Read

52、 the statements and answer choices. Then listen again and choose the correct word or phrase to complete each statement. c bTo be continued Analytical ListeningListening 2 3. Todd says the _ in old electronics can be worth a lot of money. a. chemicals b. metal c. glass4. Some companies allow people t

53、o _ their old electronic devices. a. return b. keep c. buy5. Todd didnt know that there was a _ in his city. a. recycling center b. TV advertisement company c. garbage center b a aB | Listening for Details. Analytical ListeningDrawing ConclusionsWhen we draw conclusions, we put together pieces ofinf

54、ormation and decide what else is likely to be truebased on that information. For example, if our coworker walks into the office out of breath and wearing wet clothes, we might conclude that it is raining outside and he or she ran to get inside.Listening 2 Analytical ListeningA | Preparation. Read an

55、d listen to the information. After ListeningListening 2 A woman in New Delhi, India, recycles circuit boards ( 电路板) from old electronics.To be continued Analytical ListeningListening 2 Where? Ghana, Nigeria, IndiaHow? People take apart electronic garbage by hand. They may also burn some of the garba

56、ge. Dangerous chemicals go into the air or onto the ground. Most of the electronic garbage comes from Europe, the United States, and other wealthy parts of the world.Why? In the United States and other places, people either cant or dont want to send old electronic devices to landfills. Instead, they

57、 send them to recycling companies. Many recycling companies then send the garbage to other countries. Low-Tech Recycling of ElectronicsAnalytical ListeningListening 2 Where? Ontario, CanadaHow? A high-tech recycling company uses machines to separate different materials such as metal, glass, and plas

58、tic. Objects such as batteries with dangerous chemicals inside are removed by hand. Ontario has strong laws to protect the environment and charges a fee to recycle oldelectronics. That money makes the recycling company possible.Why? A large amount of electronic garbage is produced nearby in the Unit

59、ed States, and Canadian laws require recycling of electronics.High-Tech Recycling of ElectronicsAnalytical ListeningB | Critical Thinking. Form a group with two or three other students. Follow the steps below.Listening 2 1. Find information in exercise A to answer these questions. Where does electro

60、nic garbage come from? Where does it go? Is there a cost for recycling electronics? What environmental damage does recycling cause? Analytical ListeningListening 2 Example AnswersElectronic garbage comes from consumers all over the world when they want to get rid of their old electronic devices. Mos