Activity
Activity 1:
Ask each student to list at least one hi-tech product or one kind of advanced technology which is different from each other.
Activity 2:
Search on the internet and download an advertisement about one kind of hi-tech product. The advertisement should describe the features in English. If you find an interesting ads in Chinese, try to translate it into English.
Activity 3:
Ask students to list some words to describe a product, and guess what are they? if you find it is hard to explain then you can give example and action if necessary.
Activity 4:
Work in pairs. One student acts as a supporter of hi- technology products and the other student against hi- technology products . Role-play a conversation according to the instructions given below.
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Activity 5:
Group discussion and report: With the development of hi-technology such as AI, robots and Big Data Analysis etc. Do you think the occupation of teaching will be replaced by them? Do you think school will disppear someday? and why?
Activity 6:
People are now able to find their partners on the Internet. This is called online dating. Online dating has many advantages and features that can be of great benefit when tryingto find Mr. or Miss Right. While, these online romances pose the greatest risk to real-world relationships. A red flag is awarning signal, but we often see it too late. Suppose you were A, expressyour feeling by “I regret that...” after you were cheated by B.
Have you ever doneanything that you now feel regretful about? Exchange your regrets in smallgroups with the sentence pattern “I regret that...”. Choose one student torecord for each group.Discuss in groups tosee how to remedy (补救) the regrets .
Work in pairs. Nowadays many singleChinese are looking for a match online. Tell your partner your opinion onInternet dating.
Example:
Work in pairs. Internet dating has the bright side as well as thedark side. Discuss with your partner and list these two sides.
Activity 7:
Computer games or online games are very attractive among younger people. Would you please give us your idea about online games. The following points are for reference.
Talking about Online Games
1. 介绍网络游戏
开始谈论网游：Do you like playing online games?
谈论游戏画面：The graphics are awesome!
谈论游戏音乐：I've never heard such good sound in a game.
2. 玩网络游戏
游戏对战：Get on line and try to beat me!
不想继续：I don’t want to play anymore!
游戏迷：I am totally hooked on this game!
3. 劝诫网瘾
过度游戏：You waste too much precious time.
耽误作业：You should have done your homework on weekends.
劝诫游戏：You shouldn’t be so crazy about online games anymore.
Activity 8:
In reality, especially in a relationship, mind control is horrible, how can we protect ourself ?
Activity 9:
Suppose you have established a company, would you make a video to advertise your product or service?
Activity 10:
Find the students’Internetactivities put them into the following table.
Example
talk about the topic: Cyber security
Activity 11:
Continue your talka bout your favorite online devices. Describe them in detail. The followingexample is for your reference.
Activity 12:
Discuss in groups. Students prefer logging on the Internet to get information to using library for books. Do youthink this does more harm or good to students?
Example:
Activity 12: case study
Based on the guidelines:
1. Be courteous andrespectful of others.
2. Keep messages short andbrief.
3.Use smileys sparingly.
4. Think before posting.
5. Keep personal informationprivate.
6. Obey copyright laws.
7. Do not write in allcapital letters.
8. Do not use inappropriatelanguage.
9. Do not haste to comment.
Other suggestions:
10. Do not trust strangers.
Activity 14:
Work in groups. Discuss with yourgroup members the “red flags” that kids should see when they surf the Internet.
Suppose you are a teacher, try toinvite the police officer OLPAL to deliver a speech to the children in yourschool and teach them how to protect themselves from potential dangers on theInternet. The following words, expressions and sentencestructures are for your reference.
