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Turn gadgets off for better vacation (P4)

山东烟台二中 李欣桐

I. Lead-in

When you go on holiday, what do you like to do?

A tech-free holiday?

Having a tech-free holiday is becoming increasingly popular, especially among families because it enables them to spend quality time with each other without being distracted by texting, emails, and social media.  

a digital detox (数码产品戒毒期)

II. Skimming

Read the article quickly and find the answers to the following questions.

1. What do many people end up doing during their holiday?

We spend most of our holidays on our personal devices. 

Smartphones have ____(take) the world by storm, __________(influence) the manner we interact (互动) with each other.

2. What do we know about a digital detox?

•One of the best things about a digital detox is the fact ____ anyone can do it.  ______ you are a businessman or a student, everyone needs some time away from technology.  

•________to give yourself a digital detox is a difficult decision to make, but if you _______(坚持) your guns it may be just the thing you need to cleanse (清洗) your mind, body, and _____(灵魂).

3. What are the advantages of taking a tech-free holiday?

Taking a tech-free holiday would be a good time to ______(学会) something new, or return to hobbies ____ you never had time for. You could sketch (描绘) the view of the coast, or take photos with your old film camera. If you’re going with friends or family, perhaps bring ____ some board games to spend time rekindling (重新点燃) tired relationships.

Judge whether the following statements are T or F.  If it is false, correct it to the right one.

1. While it may seem that sending a quick text message or uploading a photo to WeChat take so much time, these things eventually add up without us even realizing. 

2. It was discovered in a study conducted by travel site LastMinute.com that 90 percent of Americans spend more than four hours a day using their gadgets while they are on holiday. 

3. To help you along, it is probably a good idea to choose a remote (遥远的) area, somewhere close to nature, where you can truly immerse (沉浸其中) yourself and unwind (放松), and most importantly, not be tempted (诱惑) to switch on your smartphone. 

4. In today’s fast paced world, it’s important to find time to stop and smell the roses - without taking a selfie at the same time, that is. 

Language points

Find the language points in the passage and guess their meaning. 

1. in full swing 

2. pile up 

3. personal devices

4. take the world by storm

5. distract

6. add up 

1. in full swing 展开

The preparations were in full swing.

2.pile up 积累 

3.personal devices 设备

digital devices

4.take the world by storm

使世界为之倾倒

Perhaps, it will not take the world by storm. 

也许，它不会采取世界风暴。

5.distract v. 分散(心思、思想)，转移(注意力)；使(人)分心；使精神涣散：

The music distracted her from her work.

音乐使她无法专心工作。

扰乱，使混乱；使烦忧；使困惑；使苦恼；弄昏，迷惑：

He was distracted by anxiety.

他因忧虑而心烦意乱。

distraction  n. 

6. add up   合计;[口语]加起来得到理想的结果，得出所求的总数;估计，估

Adding these figures up we can find the answer.

把这些数字加起来，我们就可以找到答数。

These figures don’t add up correctly.

这些数字加得不对。

We added up all the advantages and disadvantages and tried to come to a decision.

我们全盘估计了种种利弊，力图做出决定。

Appreciation

III. Post-reading

Summarize the language points in the passage and exchange your opinion about holiday plans with your peers.

 

 

Integrated reading and writing (增刊II版)

江苏省南菁高级中学 薛海燕

 

 

Read the article and answer the questions below. You will need to take your answer sheet to class.

Q1. What’s your favorite movie? Can you describe it?

                                                                                

                                                                                

Q2. How can the audience impact a movie? 

                                                                                 

                                                                                 

Q3. How do film studios collect audience feedback?

____________MethodsContentsTime

Traditional method

Disney’s high-tech solution

 

Q4. What do you think of Disney’s method? List all its advantages and disadvantages, considering both audiences and film companies. 

                                                                                 

                                                                                 

                                                                                 

                                                                                 

 

Writing

Q1. Summarize the main idea of the article.

                                                                                                                                                                

                                                                                

                                                                                

Q2. What’s the point of test screenings? Collect the information and organize it into a coherent paragraph. 

Test screenings are highly valued in the movie industry, and several well-known movies have been greatly changed following feedback.                                                                                  

                                                                                

                                                                                

                                                                                

                                                                                

Q3. Discussion: Which way of collecting test audience feedback do you prefer? State your opinions logically.

From my point of view,                                                                                 

                                                                                

                                                                                

Reflection (Writing tips)

 

1. A good summary

²Analyze the outline

²Combine key words

²Apply the original tense

²Be brief and concise

2. Appropriate reasoning

²Categorize the original reasons

²Employ critical thinking

²Be coherent and logic 

²Use transitions to reach the cohesion

 

3. Use transitional words when necessary

When it comes to…; for one thing...., for another…; specifically; for instance; for example; in conclusion; all in all; to sum up; as a result of…; therefore; on one hand…, on the other hand…; however; in contrast; as far as I’m concerned…; in my opinion…

 

 

Homework

2017江苏英语高考写作：

请认真阅读下面有关我国电影票房收入（box-office income）的柱状图及相关文字，并按照要求用英语写一篇150词左右的文章。

 

 

 

 

 

【写作内容】

1. 用约30个单词概述柱状图信息的主要内容；

2. 我国电影票房收入变化的原因有哪些，简要谈谈你的看法（上述对话仅供参考，原因不少于两点）；

3. 谈谈你对我国电影票房收入走向的看法，并简要说明理由。

【写作要求】

1. 写作过程中不能直接引用原文语句；

2. 作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称；

3. 不必写标题。

【评分标准】

内容完整，语言规范，语篇连贯，词数适当。

 

 

 

Answer sheet

Possible answers:

 

Q1. What’s your favorite movie? Can you describe it? (Answers vary according to students.)

Q2. How can the audience impact a movie? 

ØBefore a movie comes out, audiences can attend test screenings organized by film studios and give feedback about the movie.

Q3. How do film studios collect audience feedback?

Test screeningsMethodsContentsTime

Traditional methodAsk audience to fill in a questionnaire. What audience liked and didn’t like. After a screening

Disney’s high-tech solutionUse special cameras to follow audience’s feelings.Audience’s reactions in real-time. During a screening

 

Q4. What do you think of Disney’s method? List all its advantages and disadvantages, considering both audiences and film companies.

Advantages Disadvantages

For audience: A novel experience; No need to recall feelings after a screening; …For film companies: Get more detailed and accurate feedback;Saves time; … For audience: May feel weird and distracted in front of the camera; Worries and concerns about privacy; … For film companies:May have to invest a lot in the equipment at the beginning; How accurate is the software in analyzing emotions? …

 

 

 

 

Linking the three questions in class together, please present a well-organized and coherent article. The following is a possible version. 

 

Media giant Disney is testing special cameras placed inside cinemas to track the audience’s emotional reactions during a movie. It’s hoped that this new method will help collect more detailed feedback in test screenings, compared to traditional methods such as questionnaires. 

Test screenings are highly valued in the movie industry, and several well-known movies have been greatly changed following feedback. Take E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial as an example. Audience feedback led to the original version, in which E.T. died instead of going home in spaceship being completely altered. If it weren’t for this, the film may not have been so successful. 

From my point of view, I am in favor of Disney’s high-tech test screening method. For one thing, it is better for audience members in that it lets them enjoy the movie and leave, instead of having to rack their brains recalling their feelings and filling in questionnaires afterwards. For another, as the cameras can sense even the slightest facial movements, it enables film companies to collect much more detailed and accurate feedback, meaning they can fine tune their movies even better than before. As for privacy, companies should let test audiences know about the cameras in advance, letting them choose whether they still want to take part or not, and have procedures in the place to protect the data.

 

Homework：

参考范文：

As is indicated in the graph, the box-office income of Chinese films increased constantly from 2012 to 2015, but its growth, for one reason or another, slowed down in 2016. 

The increase in the box-office income can be attributed to a number of factors. The quality of life has improved and watching films is regarded as a good means of entertainment. Besides, filming technology has advanced and more quality films are on offer. Moreover, the internet plays an important part. On the internet, people can seek information about their favorite stars and buy tickets at a discount as well, which is both time-saving and economical.

However, the film market may witness a slowdown in the near future. Cinemas have gradually given way to the rise of the internet and cellphones, and the ticket price is on the increase. Therefore, the film industry should make greater efforts to attract more viewers.

 

 

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