Supplementary Material I.
Lead-in
Discuss the following questions before watching the video.
What do you think of your university?
Is multimedia technology widely used in your university?
Are you satisfied with the current system of English teaching in your university?
Word Tips
voting: 选举，投票 check out: 从（图书馆）借走（书、杂志等）
laptop： 笔记本电脑 log on: 登录，请求联机
secure： 安全的稳当的 parent governor: 家长会董事
priority： 重点，优先考虑的事 chalkboard： 黑板
[Language and Culture Tips]
Wii：a home video game console released by Nintendo on November 19, 2006. As a seventh-generation console, it broke the record for best-selling console in a single month in the United States in December 2009.
Wii：是日本任天堂公司 ( Nintendo) 在2006年11月19日所推出的家用游戏主机。Wii作为第七代家用游戏机，仅在2009年12月一月之内就创下了同类产品在美国的最高销售记录。
sign off：(informal) to end a radio or television program by saying goodbye.
You are going to watch a video clip Next Generation Learning, and then do the following exercises.
A. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
[ ] 1. Harry thinks his school is boring.
[ ] 2. Both chalkboards and computers are used in Harry's school.
[ ] 3. Technologies are used in Harry's school to help both students and teachers.
[ ] 4. Those kids without computers at home can only do their homework at school.
[ ] 5. Every time Harry went on his school trip, his mum worried a lot.
B. Watch the video again and read the following sentences from the video, paying attention to the underlined parts.
1. Our school uses computer technology in all kinds of ways. they call it ICT.
2. Now, we have interactive whiteboards you can write on or use as a computer.
3. On the Wii, we are doing brain training and fitness exercises. Research has found that it improves concentration.
4. I can log on the so can mum. She likes it because it's secure. I can download my homework and upload it when I'm done.
5. Well, my mum's a parent governor, and she encouraged our school to make technology a number one priority. You can do it, too.
Supplementary Material II.
Words and Expressions
instructor n. 教练 unique a. 独特的，独一无二的 spiritual a. 精神（上）的；心灵的
technical a. （尤指在音乐、艺术、体育运动等方面）技艺突出的
Cornell 康奈尔大学【美国】
A. What makes you prefer your university? Now watch a video clip and choose the best answer to each of the following questions.
1. Why did Emily initially choose to attend Cornell University?
A. Cornell University has high standard faculty.
B. Cornell University has a tree climbing PE class.
C. Cornell University is an Ivy League research university.
D. Cornell University has a good reputation for academic research.
2. What does Justin think of the instructors?
A. Strict. B. Skillful. C. Helpful. D. Friendly.
3. What do you need before attending the tree climbing class?
A. Tree climbing equipment.
B. Tree climbing techniques.
C. Physical and spiritual readiness.
D. Clothing appropriate for the weather.
B. Watch the video clip again and match each person in Column A with their statement in Column B.
Column A
Column B
a. This is my third year and every year is just as exciting as the year before.
b. This group of people there ... they just loved tree climbing so much.
c. I didn’t notice how tall thesetrees are.
d. It’s, it’s a gift to be able to make something fun and educational.
e. It’s been fantastic and it’s eye-opening because these are the largest trees inthe world by mass.
f. You need to have the technical skills and you need to be sure of yourself.
