How did people live 30 years ago?
What did people do at night without electricity?
How have inventions and new technology changed our way of life?
2. Talk about the title---Life on the go
Life on the go refers to a fast-paced lifestyle where people are always on the go---rushing from one place to another, doing many things at once, and using cellphones, computers, etc.
Reading
Step I Presentation
1. Talk about the cellphone and present the new vocabulary.
( Ask Ss to bring cellphones of different brands to class if possible)
Questions: What functions does a cellphone have?
What features does your cellphone have? etc.
Vocabulary: function, feature, image, an electronic calendar, remind ,appointment
2. The top question:
Why are cellphones so popular with teenagers according to the passage?
Step II Reading
1. Skimming for the top question.
2. Some T or F statements to check the general understanding of the passage.
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.
