3. Scanning for the main idea of each paragraph, comparing general statement and specific statement. ( Post—reading Ex 2 on Page 60 )
Step III Activity
1. Discussion in pairs ( Post—reading Ex 1 on Page 60 ).
2. Design your own cellphone in groups.
Homework: 1. Read the text after the tape, marking the difficulties.
2. Reading comprehension: WB page 136.
Period Three ( intensive reading )
Revision
Revise the text .
Language points
Vocabulary
1. depend v. dependent adj. independent adj.
1) That depends. = It depends. = I’m not completely sure.
2) depend on 依赖，信任，取决于
e.g. His family depends on him.
We’re depending on you to finish the job by Friday.
Happiness often depends on your attitude to life.
2. add v.
1) 增加， 相加， 补充说
e.g. Add a few more names to the list.
If you add 5 and 3 you get 8.
I should like to add that we are pleased with the result.
2) add to = to increase something
e.g. The rise in electricity costs has added to our difficulties.
3) add up to = amount to
e.g. These numbers add up to 100.
3. remind v.
remind sb to do sth.
of sth.
that –clause
e.g. Remind me to write to Dave.
This hotel reminds me of the one we stayed in last year.
She reminded me that Sue was in Paris.
4. touch n.
get in touch with sb. lose touch with sb.
stay in touch with be in touch with
keep in touch with be out of touch with
5. call v.
call for = to demand sth. , to collect sb.
call at some place = visit some place
call on sb. = to visit sb., to ask sb. to do sth.
call in = to ask sb. to come in{
e.g. Students are calling for more spare time and less homework.
I'll call for you at 8 o'clock.
I think we'd better call in a doctor.
I called on my uncle while I was in London.
6. case n.
in case in this case
in case of + n./pron in any case
in case --clause in no case = never
e.g. The meeting will be put off in case it rains.
In case he arrives before I get back, please ask him to wait.
In case of fire, ring the bell.
I don't think I need any money, but I'll bring some in case.
In no case should we give up dreaming about a better future.
7. need n.
[U] 缺乏； 需要
[C] 需要得东西； 必需品
in need of sth.
no need for sth.
e.g. There’s a growing need for new housing in big cities.
She didn’t earn enough money to satisfy all her needs.
We’re collecting money for children in need.
Please come to me if ever you’re in need of help.
There’s no need for you to say sorry to me.
Sentence patterns
1. Cellphones make it possible for us to talk to anyone from anywhere.
V. + 形式宾语 it + 宾补（adj./ n.） + for sb. to do sthsth.
e.g. I think it necessary for her to stay in touch with her parents .
He found it possible for them to improve the working condition.
Our school makes it a rule for us to have an English Corner every Friday.
2. We have a need to stay in touch with friends no matter where we are or what we are doing.
e.g. Nobody believed him no matter what he said.
No matter where he goes, the thief can’t escape being caught.
She always goes swimming no matter how cold it is.
3. She says that her cellphone helps her do whatever she wants to do.
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