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Unit 2 Digital life
沪教版（五四）2024 英语 八年级 第一学期
C Reading
Objectives 教学目标： 通过本节课的学习，学生
1. 能够掌握与数码产品有关的词汇，例如：smart walking stick, robots, connections等，理解三种不同的数码产品的名称、功能、优势和积极的作用。（学习理解）
2. 能够在三段平行的阅读语篇中准确获取信息，区分和辨别出观点与事实之间的差异，并意识到要运用相关的事实依据来支撑所对应的观点的方法，并回答相关的问题，表达见解。（应用实践）
3. 能够表达出不同新科技产品的优势和特点，为人类带来的便利与帮助，并举一反三，联想并列出其他一些在生活中的新数码技术，以及它们的价格，功能等其他方面。（迁移创新）
C. Digital
technologies
/t k n l d iz/ n. 科技
Amazing digital technologies
This website helps young people understand the opportunities in the science, technology and engineering industries, no matter what their gender or social background. These lively, focused, age-appropriate initiatives help young people 8-18 understand their potential and raise their aspirations.
/ n t vz/
n. 倡议，
新方案
/ sp re nz/ n. 抱负，志向
Amazing digital technologies
Wang Yiming is reading an online article on Tech Teen.
Look at the three pictures and discuss:
What might the three digital technologies be
Amazing digital technologies
What might the three digital technologies be
a firefighting robot
a smart walking stick
a laptop with powerful
internet connection /k nek n/
Digital technology makes life a lot easier for the disabled. For example, a new type of smart walking stick for blind people can detect any object as soon as the person gets close, and then warn the person of the danger. It can also give directions and inform its owner of the bus and train timetables. It is believed that this type of technology will make the lives of blind people safer and easier.
Reading
/d tekt/ v. 发现、查明
/ bd kt/ n. 物品
/w n/ v. 警告、警示
/d r k nz/ n. 方向、方位
/ n f m/ v. 告知
Digital technology makes it easier to share knowledge. It gives students the same chance to learn, no matter where they live. According to a 2022 report, over 22% of the Indian population cannot read or write. To change this situation, Indian schools in rural areas were provided with a powerful internet connection. Many of the students there didn’t have a chance to learn until the project started. They can now enjoy wonderful online lessons taught at a top school in New Delhi.
/p pju le n/ n. 人口，族群
/r r l/ adj. 农村的
/k nek n/ n. 连接点、接通
/nju d li/ n. 新德里，印度首都
Reading
Firefighting robots are saving lives. They can walk, run, climb and communicate with people caught in a fire. While the robots move around, they send video information to the control unit. In this way, firefighters can see the fire environment clearly and then make a safe plan. Robots can really be a great help in dangerous situations.
/ fa fa t / adj. 消防的、灭火的
/k mju n ke t/ v. 交流
/ s tj e nz/ n. 情况、局面
Reading
Reading
Think of a heading for each paragraph.
Smart walking stick for blind people
Powerful internet connection for students’ learning
Firefighting robots for dangrous situations
Identifying facts and opinions
a new type of smart walking stick for blind people can detect any object as soon as the person gets close, and then warn the person of the danger. It can also give directions and inform its owner of the bus and train timetables.
It is believed that this type of technology will make the lives of blind people safer and easier.
Complete the following table with the sentences from the text.
They can now enjoy wonderful online lessons taught at a top school in New Delhi.
Digital technology makes it easier to share knowledge. It gives students the same chance to learn, no matter where they live.
Identifying facts and opinions
They can walk, run, climb and communicate with people caught in a fire. While the robots move around, they send video information to the control unit. In this way, firefighters can see the fire environment clearly and then make a safe plan.
Firefighting robots are saving lives.
Robots can really be a great help in dangerous situations.
Complete the following table with the sentences from the text.
1. Which digital technology impressed you most Why
Reading
Answer the questions.
I am impressed by Smart walking stick for blind people the most. Because it really changed blind people’s life and make their daily activities easier.
I am impressed by the firefighting robots the most. Because they can protect firemen and help them save more precious lives in dangrous situations.
2. What’s the author’s attitude towards life in the digital age
3. Has the article changed your view on digital life Why or why not
Reading
Answer the questions.
I think the author’s sttitude towards life in the digital age is quite positive and optimistic. Because the three examples all showed the good benefits brought by those digital products.
No, it hasn’t. Because my view on digital life is the same as the author. I always hold a positive and optimistic attitudes towards it. I think digital age is marvelous!
Digital technology makes life of the disabled much easier. For example, a new type of smart walking stick can warn the blind of the danger that is close by and 1 p_____________ them with useful information.
Reading
Complete the summary map with words from the text.
provide
An internet project in India enables top schools in cities to 2 s________ knowledge with schools in rural areas, giving students there the same 3 c_________ to learn.
Robots can be quite helpful in 4 f______________ and they do part of the dangerous work of firefighters. Firefighters can make a 5 s______ plan with the help of the video information the robots 6 s______ to the control unit.
share
chance
firefighting
safer
send
Personal touch
1. What do you think of the three digital technologies in the article
In my opinion, they are very smart and helpful. However, I cannot reach them now; I mean I cannot buy or see a smart walking stick or a robot.
If you ask me, of course these digital inventions are great! But I also hope that they can be a little bit cheaper, not too expensive. Because, you know, some of the blind people may cannot afford such nice and dear products.
Personal touch
2. How do these digital technology influence our life
As far as I am concerned, these useful digital hi-techs totally changed our life. They make our life easier, faster, fancier and even more wonderful. They usually bring us nice influences.
Further thinking
Can you think of some other advanced digital techonologies
The Magic of 3D Printing
In the world of advanced digital technology, 3D printing is a wonderful invention. It can turn digital models into real objects.
3D printing has many advantages. Firstly, it allows us to create complex shapes that traditional methods find hard to make. We can design and print things like special parts for machines or unique toys. Secondly, it saves time and materials. We can print only what we need, without wasting anything. Also, it lets us try out our ideas quickly. If we don't like the first print, we can just tweak the design and print again. 3D printing is changing the way we make things and bringing lots of new possibilities.
Further thinking
Read the sample and answer questions.
1. What are the advantages of 3D printers
2. Would like to make something with 3D printers What do you want to make？
A 3D printer allows us to create complex shapes that traditional methods find hard to make. It also saves time and materials and it can let us try out our ideas quickly.
Yes, I’d liek to. I want to make a sword in the TV series The Mandalorian. It’s so cool.
Further thinking
Can you think of some other advanced digital techonologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI): AI helps computers think and learn like humans. It's used in smart assistants, self-driving cars, and more.
Blockchain: This technology keeps records safe and clear, like digital ledgers账簿. It started with cryptocurrencies加密货币 but can be used for many things.
Virtual Reality (VR) & Augmented Reality 扩增现实(AR): VR makes you feel like you’re in a different world, while AR adds digital info to your real view. Both are used in games, learning, and more
Further thinking
Can you think of some other advanced digital techonologies
Internet of Things (IoT): IoT connects everyday objects to the internet, making them “smart.” Think smart homes, fitness trackers, and more.
Quantum 量子Computing: This is super-fast computing using tiny particles. It could solve big problems in science and security.
5G Technology: 5G is the newest mobile network. It's much faster and more reliable, enabling cool new tech like remote surgery远程手术 and better AR/VR.
Homework
1. 基础作业：完成教材配套的练习册内容。
2. 进阶作业：找一找家里使用的某一种数码科技，并用英语为它写一段简短的介绍，特别突出它给家庭和生活带来的改变。
3. 拓展作业：采访家中的长辈或父母，探讨高科技和新技术等设备给我们生活是否同时也带来了消极的影响呢？如果有，会是哪一些呢？

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