By the end of this module, you will be able to: 本單元結束時,您將能夠
Name and describe the use of some technological products. 命名並描述一些科技產品的用途。
Describe the differences brought from technology in our life. 描述科技在我們生活中帶來的差異。
Explain how leaning has been changing because of technology. 解釋傾斜如何因科技而改變。
Describe the pros and cons of using online resources. 說明使用線上資源的利弊。
Identify and pronounce short and long vowels in words. 識別字詞中的長短元音並發音。
Draft an argumentative writing. 起草一份論證性寫作。
Explain the differences between active and passive voices. 解釋主動語氣和被動語氣之間的差異。
Convert an active sentence into a passive one. 將主動句子轉換為被動句子。
Introduction 簡介
Introducing the topic 介紹主題
ACTIVITY1 活動1
Warm-up Discussion 熱身討論
Answer the following questions. Then share and discuss your view with a classmate. 回答下列問題。然後與同學分享並討論您的觀點。
What are technology products? 什麼是科技產品? qquad\qquad qquad\qquad qquad\qquad
What is the definition of media? 媒體的定義是什麼?
ACTIVITY 2
Multimodal Learning 活動 2
多模式學習
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHNJ2区4oefE
What is the most important step to make Al work? 要讓 Al 成功,最重要的步驟是什麼?
ACTIVITY 3 活動 3
Vocabulary Building 詞彙建構
v. (c) (A) B
Check the meaning of the following vocabulary items from the dictionary: 從字典中檢查下列詞彙的意思:
Answer the following questions. Then share and discuss your view with a classmate. 回答下列問題。然後與同學分享並討論您的觀點。
Name the technology products that you use. 請說出您使用的科技產品。 qquad\qquad
Which technology product is the most important to your life? Why? 哪項科技產品對您的生活最重要?為什麼?
People of different ages use different technological products. Choose the age group which uses each product the most often. 不同年齡層的人使用不同的科技產品。請選擇最常使用各產品的年齡層。
Which technology product is the most important to teenagers, adults and the elderly respectively? Why? 青少年、成年人和老年人分別最看重哪種科技產品?為什麼? qquad\qquad qquad\qquad qquad\qquad qquad\qquad qquad\qquad
Read the passage below and answer the questions. 閱讀下面的段落並回答問題。
Storage Media 儲存媒體
(1) Jenny is shocked to find that three out of the ten hard drives used for backing up her data are completely unusable despite her careful storage and handling. And even though the remaining seven are still functional at the moment, there is no guarantee that they will not die in the near future. What’s more frustrating is that she spent hundreds of hours over the years saving her important files in those hard drives and now she may need to repeat the tedious process again. That said, if it is any consolation, all her data have multiple back-ups and so she does not suffer from any kind of data loss. (1) Jenny 驚訝地發現,儘管她小心翼翼地儲存和處理,用來備份資料的十個硬碟中,有三個已經完全無法使用。而即使剩餘的七顆目前還能運作,也無法保證在不久的將來不會壞掉。更令人沮喪的是,這些年來她花了數百小時在這些硬碟中儲存她的重要檔案,而現在她可能需要再次重複這個繁瑣的過程。儘管如此,如果可以安慰她的話,她所有的資料都有多重備份,因此她不會遭受任何形式的資料遺失。
Jenny used to be a believer of optical disc but has become disillusioned after finding out that most of her CDs and DVDs have become damaged in only a few years. “There were tiny holes on the discs that light could get through, which was a big problem considering that the discs were supposed to reflect light.” says Jenny. “The holes will just get bigger and there is simply no way we can repair or prevent it.” Disappointed by the discs, she then turned to hard drives, thinking that as long as she did not put them near anything magnetic, there should be no problem and the hard drives should last for over a decade. She just did not expect to face another round of frustration. Jenny 曾經是光碟片的忠實擁護者,但在發現她的大部分 CD 和 DVD 在短短幾年間就已經損壞後,她對光碟片失去了信心。"Jenny 說:「光碟片上有微小的孔洞,光線可以穿過這些孔洞,考慮到光碟片本來是要反射光線的,這是個很大的問題。「這些洞會越來越大,我們根本沒辦法修補或預防」。對光碟感到失望之後,她轉而使用硬碟機,心想只要不把硬碟機放在任何有磁性的東西附近,應該就不會有問題,而且硬碟機應該可以使用十多年。只是她沒想到會面對另一輪的挫折。
(3) Fortunately, there are quite many options for Jenny and most of them are very affordable. USB flash drives and SD cards are so cheap nowadays that people can easily make multiple back-up copies. Jenny has done some research on these storage media and learned that data can only be written and retrieved for a finite number of times on them. Other than that there should be no other disadvantages. But the only thing that makes Jenny worried is that the long term appearance of flash memory is still not proven yet, as the technology is relatively young. (3) 幸運的是,珍妮有相當多的選擇,而且大多數都非常經濟實惠。USB 隨身碟和 SD 卡現在非常便宜,人們可以輕鬆製作多份備份。Jenny 對這些儲存媒體做了一些研究,瞭解到資料在這些儲存媒體上的寫入和擷取次數是有限的。除此之外,應該沒有其他缺點。但唯一讓 Jenny 擔心的是,由於快閃記憶體技術相對較新,其長期的外觀仍未得到證實。
(4) Cloud storage seems to be the next big thing because data can be accessed anywhere and anytime while the basic service is usually free of charge. Dropbox, Google Drive and many other service providers allow users to store over 50G of data on their cloud servers, which is more than enough for personal use if one does not need to store a lot of photos and videos. And for those who do, they may consider uploading the photos and videos to social media such as Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. There is simply no upper limit of space and the files can stay there safely as long as the service providers are still running their business. That said, Jenny is (4) 雲端儲存似乎是下一個大熱,因為資料可以隨時隨地存取,而基本服務通常是免費的。Dropbox、Google Drive 和許多其他服務供應商允許使用者在其雲端伺服器上儲存超過 50G 的資料,如果不需要儲存大量相片和影片,這對個人使用來說已經綽綽有餘。對於那些需要的人,他們可以考慮將照片和視訊上傳到 Facebook、Instagram 和 YouTube 等社交媒體。空間根本沒有上限,只要服務供應商仍在經營其業務,檔案就可以安全地留在那裡。儘管如此,珍妮是
skeptical about cloud storage because its performance is out of her control and she is not sure if the service can remain free forever. 對雲端儲存持懷疑態度,因為雲端儲存的效能不受她控制,而且她也不確定這項服務是否能永遠免費。
Adopted from Winson Wong: Intensive Reading Comprehension. Book 3. Unit 16 採用自 Winson Wong: Intensive Reading Comprehension.第三冊。第十六單元
Questions 問題
Why is Jenny shocked? 為什麼 Jenny 會嚇一跳?
A. Some of her hard drives live longer than expected. A.她的一些硬碟機壽命比預期長。
B. Some of her hard drives have died unexpectedly. B.她的一些硬碟機意外死機。
C. She accidentally damaged some of her hard drives because of misuse. C.由於使用不當,她不小心損壞了一些硬碟機。
D. Hard drives perform differently. D.硬碟機的效能不同。
What does Jenny feel about the functional hard drives? Jenny 對於功能性硬碟機有何看法?
A. She is relieved. A.她如釋重負。
B. She is angry. B.她很生氣。
C. She is confused. C.她感到困惑。
D. She is skeptical. D.她持懷疑態度。
Determine whether the following statements are true (T), false (F) or the information is not given (NG). 判斷下列陳述是否為真 (T)、假 (F) 或未提供資訊 (NG)。
(i) Jenny has invested a lot of money in her data back-up. (i) Jenny 在資料備份方面投入了大量資金。
(ii) Jenny makes only one set of back-up for her data. (ii) Jenny 只為她的資料做一組備份。
(iii) Jenny still has all her data. (iii) Jenny 仍然擁有她所有的資料。
(i) Jenny has invested a lot of money in her data back-up.
(ii) Jenny makes only one set of back-up for her data.
(iii) Jenny still has all her data. | (i) Jenny has invested a lot of money in her data back-up. | |
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Why has Jenny stopped relying on discs? 為什麼 Jenny 不再依賴光碟?
A. They are too expensive. A.它們太貴了。
B. Their capacity is too small. B.其容量太小。
C. They are not durable enough. C.它們不夠耐用。
D. They are difficult to use. D.它們很難使用。
Why are the holes on optical discs a big problem? 為什麼光碟上的孔洞是個大問題?
What precaution does Jenny have when she is handling hard drives? Jenny 在處理硬碟機時有什麼預防措施? qquad\qquad qquad\qquad qquad\qquad qquad\qquad
Name one advantage and one disadvantage of flash drives. 說出快閃記憶體的一個優點和一個缺點。
Advantage: 優勢:
Disadvantage: 缺點
8. What does the word “finite” (Paragraph 3 - Line 4) mean? 8.有限」(第 3 段 - 第 4 行)一詞是什麼意思?
A. Limited A.有限
B. Very small B.非常小
C. Very large C.非常大
D. Uncertain D.不確定
9. Why is Jenny worried about using flash memory? 9.為什麼 Jenny 擔心使用快閃記憶體?
A. The technology is too complicated. A.技術太複雜。
B. She is not sure if manufacturers will keep producing and supporting. B.她不確定製造商是否會持續生產和支援。
C. Something about the technology is still unknown. C.有些關於技術的事情還是未知的。
D. There will be newer and better alternatives. D.會有更新更好的替代方案。
10. What is so good about cloud storage? 10.雲端儲存有什麼好? qquad\qquad qquad\qquad qquad\qquad qquad\qquad
11. Free service of Dropbox is ideal for… 11.Dropbox 的免費服務非常適合...
A. companies that need to store a lot of documents A. 需要儲存大量文件的公司
B. photographers who need to store their work B. 需要儲存作品的攝影師
C. students who need to store the projects they are currently working on C. 需要儲存目前正在進行的專案的學生
D. people who love shooting videos D. 喜歡拍攝影片的人 qquad\qquad
12. How does Jenny feel when she faces so many options? Explain. 12.當 Jenny 面對這麼多選擇時,她有什麼感覺?解釋一下。 qquad\qquad qquad\qquad qquad\qquad qquad\qquad
13. Define the following terms with no more than 10 words. 13.用不多於 10 個詞來定義以下術語。
a. functional (Paragraph 1 - Line 3) a. 功能 (第 1 段 - 第 3 行)
b. 撫慰(第 1 段 - 第 6 行)
b. consolation
(Paragraph 1 - Line 6)
b. consolation
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c. 反映(第 2 段 - 第 4 行)
c. reflect
(Paragraph 2 - Line 4)
c. reflect
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d. 檢索 (第 3 段 - 第 4 行)
d. retrieve
(Paragraph 3 - line 4)
d. retrieve
(Paragraph 3 - line 4)| d. retrieve |
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e. 相對 (第 3 段 - 第 6 行)
e. relatively
(Paragraph 3 - Line 6)
e. relatively
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f. 個人(第 4 段 - 第 4 行)
f. personal
(Paragraph 4 - Line 4)
f. personal
(Paragraph 4 - Line 4)| f. personal |
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a. functional (Paragraph 1 - Line 3)
"b. consolation
(Paragraph 1 - Line 6)"
"c. reflect
(Paragraph 2 - Line 4)"
"d. retrieve
(Paragraph 3 - line 4)"
"e. relatively
(Paragraph 3 - Line 6)"
"f. personal
(Paragraph 4 - Line 4)" | a. functional (Paragraph 1 - Line 3) | |
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| b. consolation <br> (Paragraph 1 - Line 6) | |
| c. reflect <br> (Paragraph 2 - Line 4) | |
| d. retrieve <br> (Paragraph 3 - line 4) | |
| e. relatively <br> (Paragraph 3 - Line 6) | |
| f. personal <br> (Paragraph 4 - Line 4) | |
The above passage talks about the pros and cons of different storage media. Can you introduce one of the storage media that you are now using? What are its advantages and disadvantages. Discuss with 3 other classmates to find out more. Be ready to present what you have found to the class afterwards. 上面的段落談到不同儲存媒體的優缺點。您可以介紹您現在使用的其中一種儲存媒體嗎?它有哪些優點和缺點。與其他三位同學討論,以瞭解更多資訊。準備好之後向全班介紹您的發現。
One of the storage media that I am now using is… Its advantage is that… Its disadvantage is that… 我現在使用的儲存媒體之一是... 它的優點是... 它的缺點是...
ACTIVITY 2 活動 2
Read the passage below and answer the questions. 閱讀下面的段落並回答問題。
Learning On the Internet 在網路上學習
September is here, and students everywhere know what that means: It’s time to go back to school and start learning again. But learning doesn’t have to take place only in the classroom; many people are starting to realise that learning can be done anytime and anywhere. This month, “Live’s Guide to Learning” gives tips on getting the most out of learning on the Internet. 九月到了,各地的學生都知道這意味著什麼:是時候回到學校重新開始學習了。但學習不一定只能在課堂上進行,許多人開始意識到學習可以隨時隨地進行。本月,「Live 的學習指南」提供了在網際網路上充分學習的秘訣。
The Internet has become one of the world’s newest and greatest learning resources. 網際網路已成為世界上最新、最偉大的學習資源之一。
Students who live far away from schools or universities can take their classes over the Internet. Adults can brush up their skills with online classes. There are even language-learning sites for students who want to learn or practise foreign languages. 遠離學校或大學的學生可以透過網際網路上課。成人也可以透過線上課程提升技能。甚至還有專為想要學習或練習外語的學生而設的語言學習網站。
(3) Distance-learning courses can be taken solely on the Internet. Instead of sitting at desks in classrooms, students sit in front of computers and watch video clips of their teachers over the Internet. They participate in chat rooms, and they e-mail their homework to their teachers. (3) 遠距教學課程可完全透過網際網路進行。學生不用坐在教室的書桌前,而是坐在電腦前,透過網際網路觀看老師的視訊短片。他們可以參與聊天室的活動,也可以用電子郵件把功課寄給老師。
(4) Many students like online classes because they can study what interests them at their own pace. Online classes are flexible, too. Students can fit online classes into their busy schedules. (4) 許多學生喜歡線上課程,因為他們可以按照自己的進度學習感興趣的內容。線上課程也很靈活。學生可以將線上課程融入他們繁忙的日程表中。
And as long as students have access to a computer with an Internet connection, they can live anywhere in the world and still take classes. 只要學生能使用電腦與網際網路連線,他們可以住在世界任何地方,仍然可以上課。
(5) Distance learning is growing in popularity. Every year, more and more schools and universities offer distance-learning courses and programmes. (5) 遠距教學越來越受歡迎。每年都有越來越多的學校和大學提供遠距教學課程和計畫。
6 To date, most of the schools on the Internet offering elementary as well as junior and senior high school classes are private learning institutes. These courses are popular with students who are homeschooled, studying at home with a parent instead of going to school. Online programmes can also provide supplementary work to traditional students, who may need extra help outside of class. 6 到目前為止,網路上提供小學以及初中和高中課程的學校大多數都是私人學習機構。這些課程很受在家上學的學生歡迎,他們在家裡與父母一起學習,而不是去學校。線上課程也可為傳統學生提供補充功課,這些學生可能需要課外的額外幫助。
(7) Universities offer numerous distance-learning options, too. Many North American and European universities, including Ivy League schools such as Harvard and Columbia, now have distance-learning programmes for both undergraduate and graduate degrees. These courses are often popular with students who study and work part-time. (7) 大學也提供許多遠端學習的選擇。許多北美和歐洲的大學,包括哈佛和哥倫比亞大學等常春藤盟校,現在都有針對本科和研究所學位的遠端學習課程。這些課程通常很受半工半讀的學生歡迎。
(8) Many foreign students choose online programmes because studying over the Internet can be more convenient and less expensive than getting a student visa, moving abroad, and living away from home. Universities also offer nondegree classes for those who want to take courses to improve their job skills or pursue subjects of special interest. (8) 許多外國學生選擇線上課程,因為透過網際網路學習比申請學生簽證、移居國外及離家居住更方便,費用也較低。大學也提供非學位課程,供想要修讀課程以提升工作技能或追求特別興趣科目的人選修。
(9) Schools and universities usually charge tuition for their online classes. Traditionally, only university students had access to their class web sites. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), however, believes that everyone should have a chance to learn at the university level. To put into practice, MIT lets all Internet users enter class web sites for free, allowing people around the world the opportunity to study MIT courses on their own. (9) 學校和大學通常會對其線上課程收取學費。傳統上,只有大學生才能進入他們的課程網站。麻省理工學院 (MIT) 則認為每個人都應該有機會在大學學習。為了實踐,麻省理工學院讓所有網際網路使用者免費進入班級網站,讓全世界的人都有機會自學麻省理工學院的課程。
(10) There are plenty of useful free tutorials on the Internet as well. Many computer software sites offer free downloads and lessons. Television stations also have excellent web sites that provide information and video clips. Museum sites, such as New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, offer virtual tours of their collections free of charge. (10) 網際網路上也有許多有用的免費教學。許多電腦軟體網站提供免費下載和教學。電視台也有很好的網站提供資訊和影片剪輯。博物館網站,例如紐約的大都會藝術博物館,免費提供藏品的虛擬導覽。
(11) To find free tutorials or educational sites, just go to a search engine and type in some keywords, like “downloads + tutorials”, or “museums”. Within seconds, a long list of links will appear. Use these links to find free educational sites, or refine the search by typing in additional keywords. (11) 若要尋找免費教學或教育網站,只要到搜尋引擎輸入一些關鍵字,例如「下載 + 教學」或「博物館」。幾秒鐘之內,就會出現一長串的連結。使用這些連結來尋找免費教育網站,或是輸入其他關鍵字來精細搜尋。
(12) On the Internet, learning can be done anywhere, anytime - and often for free. With all the resources available on the Internet, learning is very easy! (12) 在網際網路上,學習可以隨時隨地進行 - 而且通常是免費的。有了網際網路上的所有資源,學習變得非常容易!
Adopted from T.L. Wong. Distinctive Reading Comprehension. Book 2. Unit 16 採用自 T.L. Wong。Distinctive Reading Comprehension.第二冊。第十六單元
Questions 問題
According to paragraph 1 , when do schools start? 根據第 1 段,學校何時開課?
As mentioned in paragraph 1 , what are the two ways of learning? 如第 1 段所述,學習的兩種方式是什麼?
a.
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According to paragraph 2 , to whom is the Internet most convenient? 根據第 2 段,網際網路對誰而言最方便? qquad\qquad qquad\qquad qquad\qquad
Find a phrase in paragraph 2 that is similar in meaning to ‘improve.’ 在第 2 段中找出與「改善」意義相近的短語。 qquad\qquad qquad\qquad qquad\qquad
Which of the following is Not True about distance-learning courses? 以下哪項與遠端學習課程有關?
a. They can be taken on the Internet. a.可在網際網路上進行。
b. They can be taken anywhere provided you have a computer. b.只要您有電腦,就可以隨身攜帶。
c. They don’t provide lecturing by teachers. c.他們不提供教師講課。
d. They provide chat rooms for students to discuss. d.他們提供聊天室供學生討論。
List three favourable conditions for taking online classes as mentioned in paragraph 4. 列出第 4 段中提到的上線課程的三個有利條件。
a.
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Read the following statements and decide whether they are True (T), False (F), or the information is Not Given (NG). 閱讀下列聲明,並判斷它們是真 (T)、假 (F) 或資訊未提供 (NG)。
a. More and more people take distance-learning process. a.越來越多的人選擇遠距離學習。
b. Distance-Learning courses are sometimes better than university courses. b.遠距教學課程有時比大學課程更好。
c. Schools found on the Internet are mostly run by the government. c.網際網路上找到的學校大多由政府經營。
a. More and more people take distance-learning process.
b. Distance-Learning courses are sometimes better than university courses.
c. Schools found on the Internet are mostly run by the government. | a. More and more people take distance-learning process. | |
| :--- | :--- |
| b. Distance-Learning courses are sometimes better than university courses. | |
| c. Schools found on the Internet are mostly run by the government. | |
According to paragraph 6 , which kind of students like online classes/courses? 根據第 6 段,哪種學生喜歡線上課程? qquad\qquad qquad\qquad qquad\qquad qquad\qquad
What are ‘traditional students’ (paragraph 6, line 4)? 何謂「傳統學生」(第 6 段第 4 行)? qquad\qquad qquad\qquad qquad\qquad
Find a word in paragraph 7 that means ‘choices.’ 在第 7 段中找出一個表示「選擇」的單詞。 qquad\qquad qquad\qquad qquad\qquad
Fill in the each blank with one word from paragraph 7 . 在每個空格中填入第 7 段中的一個單詞。
There are qquad\qquad programmes of distance learning offered by universities for students to attain their desirable university qquad\qquad . 大學提供 qquad\qquad 遠端學習課程,讓學生達到理想的大學 qquad\qquad 。
12. According to paragraph 7-8, which two kinds of students especially like online courses? 12.根據第 7-8 段,哪兩種學生特別喜歡線上課程? qquad\qquad qquad\qquad qquad\qquad
13. Find an expression in paragraph 9 that means ‘entered’ 13.在第 9 段中找出表示「輸入」的表達方式 qquad\qquad qquad\qquad qquad\qquad
14. According to the passage, are all online courses or web sites charged? Give examples to support your answer. 14.根據這段文字,是否所有線上課程或網站都是收費的?請舉例支持您的答案。 qquad\qquad qquad\qquad qquad\qquad qquad\qquad qquad\qquad qquad\qquad
15. What is the purpose of this passage? 15.這段經文的目的是什麼? qquad\qquad qquad\qquad qquad\qquad qquad\qquad
ACTIVITY 3 活動 3
Vocabulary Building 詞彙建構
(v.O) (c) (A)
Find a word or an expression from the two passages that matches the following descriptions: 從這兩段經文中找出符合下列描述的字詞或表達方式:
Description 說明
Part of Speech 語言部分
Passage 通道
Paragraph 段落
Word / phrases 單字/詞組
a promise that something will be done or will happen, especially a written promise by a company to repair or change a product that develops a fault within a particular period of time 承諾某件事情將會完成或發生,特別是公司書面承諾在特定時間內維修或更換出現故障的產品
v. / n v./ n
1
1
boring, not interesting or exciting 乏味
adj. 休會。
1
1
the feeling of being annoyed or less confident because you cannot achieve what you want, or something that makes you feel like this 因為無法達成自己的目標而感到煩惱或缺乏自信,或者有什麼事情讓你有這種感覺
n.
1
2
able to be bought or rented by people who do not earn a lot of money 可讓收入不高的人購買或租用
adj. 休會。
1
3
doubting that something is true or useful 疑神疑鬼
adj. 休會。
1
4
to understand a situation, sometimes suddenly 了解情況,有時突然
v.
2
1
to improve your knowledge of something already learned but partly forgotten 加深對已學過但部分遺忘的知識的認識
v. phr.
2
2
the speed at which someone or something moves, or with which something happens or changes 某人或某事移動的速度,或某事發生或改變的速度
n.
2
4
following or belonging to the customs or ways of behaving that have continued in a group of people or society for a long time without changing 遵循或屬於在一個群體或社會中長期延續而不變的習俗或行為方式
adj. 休會。
2
6
to ask an amount of money for something, especially a service or activity 索取金錢,尤其是一項服務或活動
v. / n. v./ n.
2
9
Description Part of Speech Passage Paragraph Word / phrases
a promise that something will be done or will happen, especially a written promise by a company to repair or change a product that develops a fault within a particular period of time v. / n 1 1
boring, not interesting or exciting adj. 1 1
the feeling of being annoyed or less confident because you cannot achieve what you want, or something that makes you feel like this n. 1 2
able to be bought or rented by people who do not earn a lot of money adj. 1 3
doubting that something is true or useful adj. 1 4
to understand a situation, sometimes suddenly v. 2 1
to improve your knowledge of something already learned but partly forgotten v. phr. 2 2
the speed at which someone or something moves, or with which something happens or changes n. 2 4
following or belonging to the customs or ways of behaving that have continued in a group of people or society for a long time without changing adj. 2 6
to ask an amount of money for something, especially a service or activity v. / n. 2 9 | Description | Part of Speech | Passage | Paragraph | Word / phrases |
| :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: |
| a promise that something will be done or will happen, especially a written promise by a company to repair or change a product that develops a fault within a particular period of time | v. / n | 1 | 1 | |
| boring, not interesting or exciting | adj. | 1 | 1 | |
| the feeling of being annoyed or less confident because you cannot achieve what you want, or something that makes you feel like this | n. | 1 | 2 | |
| able to be bought or rented by people who do not earn a lot of money | adj. | 1 | 3 | |
| doubting that something is true or useful | adj. | 1 | 4 | |
| to understand a situation, sometimes suddenly | v. | 2 | 1 | |
| to improve your knowledge of something already learned but partly forgotten | v. phr. | 2 | 2 | |
| the speed at which someone or something moves, or with which something happens or changes | n. | 2 | 4 | |
| following or belonging to the customs or ways of behaving that have continued in a group of people or society for a long time without changing | adj. | 2 | 6 | |
| to ask an amount of money for something, especially a service or activity | v. / n. | 2 | 9 | |
ACTIVITY 4 活動 4
Further discussion 進一步討論
The above passage talks about learning on the Internet. Have you had any online-learning experience? Can you share the experience and its pros and cons? 上面的段落談到在網路上學習。您有線上學習的經驗嗎?您能分享經驗及其利弊嗎?
Discuss with 3 other classmates to find out more. Be ready to present what you have found to the class afterwards. 與其他三位同學討論,找出更多資料。準備好在課後向全班介紹您的發現。
Let’s me share with you some of my online-learning experience… One of the pros of online learning is… while one of the cons of online learning is… 讓我與您分享一些線上學習的經驗... 線上學習的好處之一是... 線上學習的壞處之一是... qquad\qquad qquad\qquad qquad\qquad qquad\qquad qquad\qquad qquad\qquad qquad\qquad qquad\qquad qquad\qquad qquad\qquad qquad\qquad qquad\qquad qquad\qquad qquad\qquad qquad\qquad qquad\qquad qquad\qquad
Focus on Listening 專注聆聽
ACTIVITY 1 A 活動 1 A
Pre-listening Discussion 聆聽前討論
Listen to the video and identify why e-learning is killing education. 聆聽影片並找出電子學習扼殺教育的原因。
Why e-learning is killing education | Aaron Barth | TEDxKitchenerED 為什麼電子學習會扼殺教育 | Aaron Barth | TEDxKitchenerED https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwSOeRcX9NI
Education-related terminology: 教育相關術語:
interactive 互動
learning experience 學習經歷
course development 課程發展
styles 款式
objectives 目標
online assessment 線上評估
pedagogy 训育
training 訓練
on-the-job training 在职训练
interactive learning experience course development
styles objectives online assessment
pedagogy training on-the-job training| interactive | learning experience | course development |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| styles | objectives | online assessment |
| pedagogy | training | on-the-job training |
ACTIVITY 1B1 B 活動 1B1 B
The Lee family are talking about the television programme that they are going to watch. Listen to their conversation and complete a part of their TV watching schedule below. Lee 一家正在談論他們要看的電視節目。請聆聽他們的對話,並完成以下他們看電視時間表的一部分。
Questions 問題
What is the family conversation about? 家庭對話的內容是什麼?
Complete the TV watching schedule with number. 用編號完成看電視的時間表。
Time 時間
Programme 計劃
a.
p.m. 下午
Dragon Ball 龍珠
b.
p.m. 下午
Naruto 火影忍者
c.
p.m. 下午
My Sweet Kitchen 我的甜蜜廚房
d.
p.m. 下午
National Geographic: The Elephant 國家地理:大象
e.
p.m. 下午
The Territory Report 領土報告
Time Programme
a. p.m. Dragon Ball
b. p.m. Naruto
c. p.m. My Sweet Kitchen
d. p.m. National Geographic: The Elephant
e. p.m. The Territory Report| Time | | Programme |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| a. | p.m. | Dragon Ball |
| b. | p.m. | Naruto |
| c. | p.m. | My Sweet Kitchen |
| d. | p.m. | National Geographic: The Elephant |
| e. | p.m. | The Territory Report |
Decide whether the following statements are True or False or the information is not given by writing T or F or NG respectively. 請分別寫上 T 或 F 或 NG,以判斷下列陳述是真還是假,或是未提供資訊。
Calvin thinks that Play with Me Sesame is on right now. Calvin 認為現在正在播放 Play with Me Sesame。
Calvin does not think that Keroro is silly. Calvin 認為 Keroro 並不愚蠢。
Calvin will let his sister watch Naruto after watching Dragon Ball. Calvin 在看完《龍珠》後會讓妹妹看《火影忍者》。
Calvin thinks that Play with Me Sesame is on right now.
Calvin does not think that Keroro is silly.
Calvin will let his sister watch Naruto after watching Dragon Ball. | Calvin thinks that Play with Me Sesame is on right now. | |
| :--- | :--- |
| Calvin does not think that Keroro is silly. | |
| Calvin will let his sister watch Naruto after watching Dragon Ball. | |
Why can’t Calvin watch some of the programmes he likes? 為什麼 Calvin 不能看一些他喜歡的節目?
a. He hasn’t finished his homework. a.他還沒做完功課。
b. He has a test the following day. b.他隔天要考試。
c. They are on TV too late. c.他們上電視太晚了。
d. They are too violent. d.他們太暴力了。
Fill in each blank with one suitable word. 在每個空白處填入一個合適的單字。
The Lee family are talking about the television programmes they are going to watch. Listen to their (1) qquad\qquad and complete their TV watching (2) qquad\qquad below. Lee 一家正在討論他們要看的電視節目。聽聽他們的 (1) qquad\qquad ,然後在下面完成他們看電視的 (2) qquad\qquad 。
Calvin: Calvin:
Mum, can I watch TV now? 媽媽,我現在可以看電視了嗎?
Mr. Lee: 李先生
What's on? 有什麼節目?
Gloria: Gloria:
Let me see. At four o'clock, it's...Play with me Sesame. 讓我看看四點鐘方向是......和我一起玩吧,芝麻。
Calvin: Calvin:
No, it's Dragon Balls that I want to see. 不,我想看的是龍珠。
Mrs. Lee: 李太太
Hey, Calvin, have you finished your homework? 嘿 Calvin 你做完作業了嗎?
Calvin: Calvin:
I finished it this (3) qquad\qquad And Keroro is at four-thirty. Transformers is at five. 我完成了這 (3) qquad\qquad 而 Keroro 是在四點半。Transformers 在五點。
Gloria: Gloria:
But I want to see Naruto. Keroro's just so silly. 但我想看火影忍者Keroro 真是太傻了
Now you can watch Dragon Balls, Calvin, but after that, you let your sister watch Naruto because you have to study for you History test
(4) qquad\qquad
Now you can watch Dragon Balls, Calvin, but after that, you let your sister watch Naruto because you have to study for you History test
(4) qquad| Now you can watch Dragon Balls, Calvin, but after that, you let your sister watch Naruto because you have to study for you History test |
| :--- |
| (4) $\qquad$ |
Gloria: Gloria:
Hurray! 萬歲
Mrs. Lee: 李太太
Oh, wait. That cooking programme's on today. I won't miss it this week. What's the name? 哦,等等那個烹飪節目今天播這周我不會錯過的叫什麼名字?
Calvin: Calvin:
It's My Sweet Kitchen. It's at five. 這是我的甜蜜廚房五點鐘方向
Mr. Lee: 李先生
And there's another famous film called Titanic. You'll love it. Gloria. The music's terrific too... 還有一部著名的電影叫《泰坦尼克號》你會喜歡的格洛麗亞音樂也很棒...
Gloria: Gloria:
Oh, I know. It's a romantic love story on ocean liner. Good, I can finally watch it tonight. 哦,我知道。是個在遠洋輪船上的浪漫愛情故事很好,我今晚終於可以看了
Mr. Lee: 李先生
There's also a drama on tonight, called Family Guy. In fact, all the guys at work are talking about it. 今晚也有一出戲,叫做《家庭夥伴》(Family Guy)。事實上,所有同事都在談論這部劇。
Mrs. Lee: 李太太
What's it about? 關於什麼?
Mr. Lee: 李先生
It's about a family with three kids. Really (5) qquad\qquad and (6) qquad\qquad they say. 這是關於一個有三個孩子的家庭。真的 (5) qquad\qquad 和 (6) qquad\qquad 他們說。
Gloria: Gloria:
And then there's a dog that talks. 還有一隻會說話的狗。
Narrator: The Lee family are talking about the television programmes they are going to watch. Listen to their (1) qquad and complete their TV watching (2) qquad below.
Calvin: Mum, can I watch TV now?
Mr. Lee: What's on?
Gloria: Let me see. At four o'clock, it's...Play with me Sesame.
Calvin: No, it's Dragon Balls that I want to see.
Mrs. Lee: Hey, Calvin, have you finished your homework?
Calvin: I finished it this (3) qquad And Keroro is at four-thirty. Transformers is at five.
Gloria: But I want to see Naruto. Keroro's just so silly.
Calvin: No, Keroro's cool. My...
Mrs. Lee: "Now you can watch Dragon Balls, Calvin, but after that, you let your sister watch Naruto because you have to study for you History test
(4) qquad"
Gloria: Hurray!
Mrs. Lee: Oh, wait. That cooking programme's on today. I won't miss it this week. What's the name?
Calvin: It's My Sweet Kitchen. It's at five.
Mr. Lee: And there's another famous film called Titanic. You'll love it. Gloria. The music's terrific too...
Gloria: Oh, I know. It's a romantic love story on ocean liner. Good, I can finally watch it tonight.
Mr. Lee: There's also a drama on tonight, called Family Guy. In fact, all the guys at work are talking about it.
Mrs. Lee: What's it about?
Mr. Lee: It's about a family with three kids. Really (5) qquad and (6) qquad they say.
Gloria: And then there's a dog that talks.| Narrator: | The Lee family are talking about the television programmes they are going to watch. Listen to their (1) $\qquad$ and complete their TV watching (2) $\qquad$ below. |
| :---: | :---: |
| Calvin: | Mum, can I watch TV now? |
| Mr. Lee: | What's on? |
| Gloria: | Let me see. At four o'clock, it's...Play with me Sesame. |
| Calvin: | No, it's Dragon Balls that I want to see. |
| Mrs. Lee: | Hey, Calvin, have you finished your homework? |
| Calvin: | I finished it this (3) $\qquad$ And Keroro is at four-thirty. Transformers is at five. |
| Gloria: | But I want to see Naruto. Keroro's just so silly. |
| Calvin: | No, Keroro's cool. My... |
| Mrs. Lee: | Now you can watch Dragon Balls, Calvin, but after that, you let your sister watch Naruto because you have to study for you History test <br> (4) $\qquad$ |
| Gloria: | Hurray! |
| Mrs. Lee: | Oh, wait. That cooking programme's on today. I won't miss it this week. What's the name? |
| Calvin: | It's My Sweet Kitchen. It's at five. |
| Mr. Lee: | And there's another famous film called Titanic. You'll love it. Gloria. The music's terrific too... |
| Gloria: | Oh, I know. It's a romantic love story on ocean liner. Good, I can finally watch it tonight. |
| Mr. Lee: | There's also a drama on tonight, called Family Guy. In fact, all the guys at work are talking about it. |
| Mrs. Lee: | What's it about? |
| Mr. Lee: | It's about a family with three kids. Really (5) $\qquad$ and (6) $\qquad$ they say. |
| Gloria: | And then there's a dog that talks. |
qquad\qquad
Mrs. Lee: 李太太
That sounds pretty good. Let's have a look tonight. 聽起來不錯我們今晚就去看看。
Calvin: Calvin:
Dad, the funny home videos show that you like is on at six. Can we watch it? 爸爸,你喜歡的那個有趣的家庭視頻節目6點開播。我們能看嗎?
Mr. Lee: 李先生
Of (7)quad(7) \quad Everyone loves it. It really makes you laugh. (7)quad(7) \quad 每個人都喜歡它。它真的讓您開懷大笑。
Calvin: Calvin:
And the National Geographic this week is about pandas, Dad. 本周的國家地理雜誌是關於熊貓的,爸爸。
Mr. Lee: 李先生
哦,是嗎?讓我們看看 (8) _ Gloria?
Oh, is it? Let's see the (8) _
Gloria?
Oh, is it? Let's see the (8) _
Gloria?| Oh, is it? Let's see the (8) _ |
| :--- |
| Gloria? |
Gloria: Gloria:
It's at eight. But it's not pandas this week. It's about elephants. When is it on, 八點鐘方向但這周不是大熊貓是關於大象的什麼時候播出
Calvin: Calvin:
哦,我剛注意到 Family Guy (9) _ Nat? 國家地理頻道我們該看哪一個,爸爸?
Oh, I just noticed that the time for Family Guy (9) _ Nat?
National Geographic. Which one shall we watch, Dad?
Oh, I just noticed that the time for Family Guy (9) _ Nat?
National Geographic. Which one shall we watch, Dad?| Oh, I just noticed that the time for Family Guy (9) _ Nat? |
| :--- |
| National Geographic. Which one shall we watch, Dad? |
Mr. Lee: 李先生
Well, National Geographic's always good (10)__ with the 《國家地理》雜誌總是能(10)__與
Gloria: Gloria:
那我能在九點半看《越獄》嗎?那家伙太酷了我在網上看了最後一集太棒了等不及想看下一集了
But then can I watch Prison Break at 9:30? The guy's so cool! I watched the
last episode online. It's great. Can't wait to see what's next!
But then can I watch Prison Break at 9:30? The guy's so cool! I watched the
last episode online. It's great. Can't wait to see what's next!| But then can I watch Prison Break at 9:30? The guy's so cool! I watched the |
| :--- |
| last episode online. It's great. Can't wait to see what's next! |
Mrs. Lee: 李太太
不,格洛麗亞,太晚了。你明天還要上學你爸爸和我想在看 「新聞綜述 」之前先看 "領土報告
No, Gloria, that's too late. You have school tomorrow. And your dad and I want
to watch the Territory Report before we watch the News Roundup.
No, Gloria, that's too late. You have school tomorrow. And your dad and I want
to watch the Territory Report before we watch the News Roundup.| No, Gloria, that's too late. You have school tomorrow. And your dad and I want |
| :--- |
| to watch the Territory Report before we watch the News Roundup. |
Mrs. Lee: That sounds pretty good. Let's have a look tonight.
Calvin: Dad, the funny home videos show that you like is on at six. Can we watch it?
Mr. Lee: Of (7)quad Everyone loves it. It really makes you laugh.
Calvin: And the National Geographic this week is about pandas, Dad.
Mr. Lee: "Oh, is it? Let's see the (8) _
Gloria?"
Gloria: It's at eight. But it's not pandas this week. It's about elephants. When is it on,
Calvin: "Oh, I just noticed that the time for Family Guy (9) _ Nat?
National Geographic. Which one shall we watch, Dad?"
Mr. Lee: Well, National Geographic's always good (10)__ with the
Gloria: "But then can I watch Prison Break at 9:30? The guy's so cool! I watched the
last episode online. It's great. Can't wait to see what's next!"
Mrs. Lee: "No, Gloria, that's too late. You have school tomorrow. And your dad and I want
to watch the Territory Report before we watch the News Roundup."| Mrs. Lee: | That sounds pretty good. Let's have a look tonight. |
| :--- | :--- |
| Calvin: | Dad, the funny home videos show that you like is on at six. Can we watch it? |
| Mr. Lee: | Of $(7) \quad$ Everyone loves it. It really makes you laugh. |
| Calvin: | And the National Geographic this week is about pandas, Dad. |
| Mr. Lee: | Oh, is it? Let's see the (8) _ <br> Gloria? |
| Gloria: | It's at eight. But it's not pandas this week. It's about elephants. When is it on, |
| Calvin: | Oh, I just noticed that the time for Family Guy (9) _ Nat? <br> National Geographic. Which one shall we watch, Dad? |
| Mr. Lee: | Well, National Geographic's always good (10)__ with the |
| Gloria: | But then can I watch Prison Break at 9:30? The guy's so cool! I watched the <br> last episode online. It's great. Can't wait to see what's next! |
| Mrs. Lee: | No, Gloria, that's too late. You have school tomorrow. And your dad and I want <br> to watch the Territory Report before we watch the News Roundup. |
ACTIVITY 2 活動 2
Listen to the interview and answer the questions below. 請收聽訪談,並回答下列問題。
Questions 問題
What is the conversation about? 談話內容是什麼?
Fill in the blanks with one suitable word. 在空白處填入一個合適的詞。
Circular reporting refers to reports qquad\qquad are based on other reports, rather than on the qquad\qquad evidence or source. It looks as qquad\qquad the information is coming from qquad\qquad different independent sources, but in fact, all the reports are based on each other. 循環式報告是指 qquad\qquad 報告是基於其他報告,而非基於 qquad\qquad 證據或來源。看起來 qquad\qquad 資訊來自 qquad\qquad 不同的獨立來源,但事實上,所有的報告都是基於彼此。 qquad\qquad
3. Decide whether the following statements are True or False by writing T or F respectively. 3.請分別寫上 T 或 F,以判斷下列陳述是真還是假。
The 17-year-old American student lived with his family in Brazil. 這名 17 歲的美國學生與家人住在巴西。
The boy deliberately unloaded false information onto Wikipedia. 這個男孩故意將虛假資訊卸載到 Wikipedia 上。
Soon "Brazilian aardvark was accepted as if it were factual information. 很快「巴西土豚」就被視為事實資訊而被接受。
The 17-year-old American student lived with his family in Brazil.
The boy deliberately unloaded false information onto Wikipedia.
Soon "Brazilian aardvark was accepted as if it were factual information. | The 17-year-old American student lived with his family in Brazil. | |
| :--- | :--- |
| The boy deliberately unloaded false information onto Wikipedia. | |
| Soon "Brazilian aardvark was accepted as if it were factual information. | |
How do many people describe Wikipedia? 許多人如何形容維基百科?
I. Completely false I.完全錯誤
II. Completely valid II.完全有效
III. Most up-to-date III.最新
IV. Most unbiased IV.最公正
A. I& II A.I& II
B. II & III B.II & III
C. III & IV C.III & IV
D. IV & I D.IV & I
Name one of the consequences caused by a circular reporting about the claims of a British surgeon. 請說出一則關於英國外科醫師聲稱的通告所造成的後果之一。 qquad\qquad qquad\qquad qquad\qquad
What are the examples of unreliable sources of information? 不可靠資訊來源的例子有哪些? qquad\qquad qquad\qquad qquad\qquad
When should we look into the information further to check how true it is? 我們應該何時進一步調查這些資訊,以驗證其真實性?
A. when checking is not too difficult A. 當檢查不太困難時
B. when we do not need information quickly and immediately B. 當我們不需要快速且立即的資訊時
C. when we are not sure whether certain information is valid or not C. 當我們不確定某些資訊是否有效時
D. when we do not have time to think critically about the information D. 當我們沒有時間對資訊進行批判性思考時 qquad\qquad
Focus on Writing 專注於寫作
ACTIVITY 1 活動 1
Write about how teenagers are affected by the media. You may find the following guiding questions useful: 寫下青少年如何受到媒體的影響。您可能會發現以下的指導性問題很有用:
Guiding Questions 指導性問題
What are the media, including Internet, newspapers, magazines or television, etc., that are popular among teenagers? Why? 有哪些媒體,包括網際網路、報紙、雜誌或電視等,是青少年喜愛的媒體?為什麼?
What are the positive and negative effects of the media on teenagers themselves and their different relationships? Why? 媒體對青少年本身及其不同的人際關係有哪些正面和負面的影響?為什麼?
How can teenagers better use the media for the benefits of their own and their different relationships? 青少年如何才能更好地利用媒體為自己和不同的人際關係帶來好處?
Circle the best answer to complete the text. 圈選最佳答案,完成文字。
The purchasing pattern is changing 購買模式正在改變
The ABC card reaffirms your status as (1) qquad\qquad individual wherever you are and (2) qquad\qquad you use it. Be a ABC card member and there will be no (3) qquad\qquad to what you can achieve with a credit card. If you want to be 無論您身在何處,(1) qquad\qquad 個人,(2) qquad\qquad 您使用它,ABC 卡再次確認您的身份。成為 ABC 卡會員,就不會有(3) qquad\qquad 您使用信用卡所能達到的效果。如果您想成為
(4) qquad\qquad as a unique individual at thousands of fine restaurants, shops and hotels around the world, grab the chance of becoming an ABC Card member now. (4) qquad\qquad 以獨特的個人身份在全球數千間高級餐廳、商店和酒店消費,現在就抓緊機會成為 ABC 卡會員。
With ABCA B C card, you can always make instant purchase and enjoy the pleasure of shopping. All in all, your desire will always be satisfied without (5) qquad\qquad Your purchases are automatically (6) qquad\qquad too. Items bought in Hong Kong and (7) qquad\qquad are covered by ABC Purchase Assurance up to HK$10,000 per purchase in case of (8) 有了 ABCA B C 卡,您總是可以即時購物,享受購物的樂趣。(5) qquad\qquad 您所購買的貨品亦自動 (6) qquad\qquad 獲保障。在香港及 (7) qquad\qquad 購買的貨品,如發生 (8) qquad\qquad 事故,ABC 購物保障每次最高賠償額為港幣 10,000 元。 qquad\qquad or damage. And there is no limit on the number of (9) qquad\qquad you can make. qquad\qquad 或傷害。而 (9) qquad\qquad 的數量是沒有限制的。
To deal with the (10) qquad\qquad when you suddenly need cash, you can get up to HK $5,000\$ 5,000 cash advances from all ABC Cash ATMs in Hong Kong. Even if your card is lost or stolen, you take no (11) qquad\qquad from the moment ABC Bank is (12) qquad\qquad 為了應付 (10) qquad\qquad 當您突然需要現金時,您可以在全港的ABC Cash自動櫃員機取得高達HK $5,000\$ 5,000 的現金透支。即使您的銀行卡遺失或被盜,您亦不會 (11) qquad\qquad 從ABC銀行 (12) qquad\qquad
If you have any queries (13) qquad\qquadABCA B C Card, call the ABCA B C Customer Service Hotline 24 hours a day (14) qquad\qquad 27294565 . 如果您有任何疑問 (13) qquad\qquadABCA B C 卡,請撥打每天 24 小時 (14) qquad\qquad 27294565 的 ABCA B C 客戶服務熱線 。
Complete the following passage with one suitable word for each blank. 在每個空格中填入一個合適的詞,完成下列文段。
Will Computers Ever Rule the World? 電腦會統治世界嗎?
(1) qquad\qquad science fiction films or novels, a computer often has superior intelligence (1) qquad\qquad 科幻電影或小說中,電腦通常擁有超群的智慧
(2) qquad\qquad human beings. It can think quickly and has infinite intelligence, created through a vast digital network of computers and closed-circuit surveillance cameras. A central computer, (3) qquad\qquad the brain of all computers, is thus formed. This brain (2) qquad\qquad 人類。它可以快速思考,並擁有無限的智慧,這是透過由電腦和閉路監視攝影機組成的龐大數位網路所創造出來的。一台中央電腦, (3) qquad\qquad 所有電腦的大腦,就這樣形成了。這個大腦
(4) qquad\qquad mighty power which can compete with human beings. (4) qquad\qquad 能與人類抗衡的強大力量。
At the (5) qquad\qquad a computer works smoothly with human beings and responds faithfully to human commands. In time, the brain will not be satisfied (6) qquad\qquad its status quo. To show that it is superior to human beings, it will rebel or (7) qquad\qquad fight against human beings. More often than not, the computer will get the upper hand initially. After a (8) qquad\qquad of struggle, human beings will usually (9) qquad\qquad up with a way to fight back, beat the computer and restore law and order in the digital world. 在 (5) qquad\qquad 電腦與人類合作順暢時,電腦會忠實回應人類的指令。久而久之,大腦會不滿意 (6) qquad\qquad 它的現狀。為了顯示它比人類優越,它會反抗或 (7) qquad\qquad 與人類對抗。通常電腦一開始會佔上風。經過一段 (8) qquad\qquad 的鬥爭之後,人類通常會 (9) qquad\qquad 想出反擊的方法,打敗電腦並恢復數位世界的法律與秩序。
In reality, a computer is a machine designed to (10) qquad\qquad out a sequence of logical operations. (11) qquad\qquad it can outperform human beings in speed, memory and accuracy, it has its limitations. For (12) qquad\qquad a computer is programmed by human being to work fast, efficiently and accurately. Without a programme, a computer is useless. A programme is a set of instructions. A computer can only follow these instructions. If the instructions are not accurate, the working of computer will then be (13) qquad\qquad . Besides, a computer cannot think for itself. The concept of artificial intelligence (14) qquad\qquad that the computer can think, but still is this concept dependent on the programmes written by human beings. For the time (15) qquad\qquad , we need not worry too much about computers taking over the world. 在現實中,電腦是設計來 (10) qquad\qquad 執行一連串邏輯操作的機器。(11) qquad\qquad 它可以在速度、記憶和準確性上超越人類,但它也有其限制。(12) qquad\qquad 電腦由人類編寫程式,以快速、有效率且精確地運作。如果沒有程式,電腦就毫無用處。程式是一組指令。電腦只能遵循這些指令。如果指令不準確,電腦的工作就會 (13) qquad\qquad 。此外,電腦無法自行思考。人工智慧的概念 (14) qquad\qquad 認為電腦可以思考,但這個概念仍然依賴於人類所寫的程式。就目前而言 (15) qquad\qquad ,我們不需要太擔心電腦會接管世界。
Language Focus 1: Phonics (Vowels 2) 語言重點 1:拼音 (元音 2)
LANGUAGE IN CONTEXT 語境
Diagnostic Exercise 診斷練習
How well do you know about Hong Kong? The passage below tells you about the history of Hong Kong. In pairs, read it aloud and circle the words that your partner may not pronounce clearly or accurately. 您對香港的認識有多少?下面的文章告訴您有關香港的歷史。以兩人一組的方式朗讀,並圈出您的同伴可能無法清楚或準確發音的字詞。
Hong Kong is one of the world’s most significant financial centres, with the highest Financial Development Index score and consistently ranks as the world’s most competitive and freest economic entity. 香港是全球最重要的金融中心之一,擁有最高的金融發展指數分數,並一直是全球最具競爭力和最自由的經濟實體。
Being the world’s 8^("th ")8^{\text {th }} largest trading entity, its legal tender, the Hong Kong dollar, is the world’s 13^("th ")13^{\text {th }} most traded currency. Hong Kong’s tertiary sector dominated economy is characterised by simple taxation with a competitive level of corporate tax and supported by its independent judiciary system. However, while Hong Kong has one of the highest per capita incomes in the world, it suffers from severe income inequality. 作為全球 8^("th ")8^{\text {th }} 最大的貿易實體,其法定貨幣港元是全球 13^("th ")13^{\text {th }} 交易量最大的貨幣。香港的經濟以第三產業為主,稅制簡單,企業稅水平具有競爭力,並由獨立的司法系統提供支援。然而,雖然香港是世界上人均收入最高的地區之一,但卻存在嚴重的收入不平等問題。
All words contain at least one vowel. Among the 26 alphabet letters, the vowel letters are ‘a,’ ‘e,’ ‘i,’ ‘o’ and ‘u’. Each vowel has short and long sounds or can even be silent with no sound depending on its position in a word and the letters around it. The letter ’ yy ’ is sometimes regarded as the sixth vowel because ‘y’ uses the sound of long ‘l’, short ‘I’ or long ‘e.’ 所有詞彙至少包含一個元音。在 26 個英文字母中,元音字母包括 'a'、'e'、'i'、'o「 和 」u'。每個元音都有長短發音,甚至可以不發音,這取決於它在單詞中的位置和周圍的字母。字母 ' yy 「 有時被視為第六個元音,因為 」y「 使用長 」l「、短 」I「 或長 」e' 的發音。
A. Short Vowels A.短元音
When a vowel is followed by one consonant, that vowel is usually short. Also, it is usually short when there is only one vowel in a word as in at, big or in the case where there is only one vowel in one syllable such as in the word fan-tas-tic. 當元音後面有一個輔音時,該元音通常是短元音。此外,當一個單字中只有一個元音時,例如 at、big 或一個音節中只有一個元音時,例如 fan-tas-tic 這個單字,其元音通常都很短。
EXERCISE 1 練習一
The cued articulation is one of the effective approaches for learning phonics. Practise the short vowel sounds with the help of the signs below. 提示發音是學習拼音的有效方法之一。借助以下標誌練習短元音。
Table1 Summary of Short Vowel and its Sounds 表 1 短元音及其發音摘要
Vowel letters 元音字母
a
e
元音短的字詞
Words with short
vowel sounds
Words with short
vowel sounds| Words with short |
| :--- |
| vowel sounds |
'a' as in black 黑
'e' as in desk 辦公桌的 'e
'il' as in gift 禮物
Vowel letters a e
"Words with short
vowel sounds" 'a' as in black 'e' as in desk 'il' as in gift| Vowel letters | a | e | |
| :--- | :---: | :---: | :---: |
| Words with short <br> vowel sounds | 'a' as in black | 'e' as in desk | 'il' as in gift |
Description of the sign 標誌說明
Jerk the hand forward slightly to produce the short vowel sounds 手稍微向前擺動,發出短元音
Vowel letters 元音字母
Words with short vowel sounds 元音短的字詞
'o' as in 0_x\underline{0} x & 'u' as in u_p\underline{u} p 0_x\underline{0} x 中的 'o「 & u_p\underline{u} p 中的 」u'
'o' as in 0_x & 'u' as in u_p| 'o' as in $\underline{0} x$ & 'u' as in $\underline{u} p$ |
| :--- | :--- |
Description of the sign 標誌說明
當聲音發出時,手輕微向後抽動 當聲音發出時,手輕微向外抽動
When sound is produced, jerk the hand backward slightly
As the sound is produced, jerk the hand outwards slightly
When sound is produced, jerk the hand backward slightly
As the sound is produced, jerk the hand outwards slightly| When sound is produced, jerk the hand backward slightly |
| :--- |
| As the sound is produced, jerk the hand outwards slightly |
Vowel letters 元音字母
Words with short vowel sounds 元音短的字詞
'y' as in yes. Voiced 'y' 表示 yes。發聲
Description of the sign 標誌說明
The first picture shows the starting poing of the sound, hand flat with fingers together. As the sound is produced, the fingers separate and part 第一張圖顯示的是開始發聲時的姿勢,手掌平放,手指並拢。當發出聲音時,手指會分開,然後分離。
Description of the sign Jerk the hand forward slightly to produce the short vowel sounds
Vowel letters https://cdn.mathpix.com/cropped/2024_10_11_21d6688745744e21a263g-26.jpg?height=302&width=854&top_left_y=366&top_left_x=792
Words with short vowel sounds "'o' as in 0_x & 'u' as in u_p"
Description of the sign "When sound is produced, jerk the hand backward slightly
As the sound is produced, jerk the hand outwards slightly"
Vowel letters https://cdn.mathpix.com/cropped/2024_10_11_21d6688745744e21a263g-26.jpg?height=325&width=700&top_left_y=998&top_left_x=840
Words with short vowel sounds 'y' as in yes. Voiced
Description of the sign The first picture shows the starting poing of the sound, hand flat with fingers together. As the sound is produced, the fingers separate and part| Description of the sign | Jerk the hand forward slightly to produce the short vowel sounds |
| :---: | :---: |
| Vowel letters | ![](https://cdn.mathpix.com/cropped/2024_10_11_21d6688745744e21a263g-26.jpg?height=302&width=854&top_left_y=366&top_left_x=792) |
| Words with short vowel sounds | 'o' as in $\underline{0} x$ & 'u' as in $\underline{u} p$ |
| Description of the sign | When sound is produced, jerk the hand backward slightly <br> As the sound is produced, jerk the hand outwards slightly |
| Vowel letters | ![](https://cdn.mathpix.com/cropped/2024_10_11_21d6688745744e21a263g-26.jpg?height=325&width=700&top_left_y=998&top_left_x=840) |
| Words with short vowel sounds | 'y' as in yes. Voiced |
| Description of the sign | The first picture shows the starting poing of the sound, hand flat with fingers together. As the sound is produced, the fingers separate and part |
Reference: ‘Cued articulation’ was devised by the speech and language therapist Jane Passy. Each sound has a sign showing where and how the sound is made in the mouth and whether the sound is voiced or voiceless (i.e., whether the vocal cords are used to make the sound). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBJ9-SBe2eI 參考:「提示發音」是由言語治療師 Jane Passy 設計的。每個聲音都有一個標誌,顯示聲音在口腔中發出的位置和方式,以及該聲音是有聲還是無聲(即是否使用聲帶發聲)。http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBJ9-SBe2eI
EXERCISE 2 練習二
Fill in the grids with more possible words with short vowel sounds in the table below. 在下表的格子中填入更多可能的短元音單字。
Vowels 元音
含一個短元音的單音节字詞
1-syllable words with
One short vowel sound
1-syllable words with
One short vowel sound| 1-syllable words with |
| :--- |
| One short vowel sound |
包含短元音的多音节词
Multi-syllable words that
contain short vowel sounds
Multi-syllable words that
contain short vowel sounds| Multi-syllable words that |
| :--- |
| contain short vowel sounds |
a
e
i
o
u
Vowels "1-syllable words with
One short vowel sound" "Multi-syllable words that
contain short vowel sounds"
a
e
i
o
u | Vowels | 1-syllable words with <br> One short vowel sound | Multi-syllable words that <br> contain short vowel sounds |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| a | | |
| e | | |
| i | | |
| o | | |
| u | | |
B. Vowel digraphs and diphthongs B.元音數字和雙元音
Vowels have long sounds when they are paired with a silent ‘e’ or when they are vowel digraphs. When two vowels go walking, the first one does the talking. The first vowel generally dominates the first sound. For example, ‘ea’ in beat and ‘ie’ in lie. 當元音與不發音的 'e' 配對時,或當它們是元音雙音符時,它們就會發長音。當兩個元音走在一起時,第一個元音會發聲。第一個元音通常會主導第一個音。例如,beat 中的 'ea「 和 lie 中的 」ie'。
EXERCISE 3 練習三
In pairs, read the rimes below and underline their corresponding vowel-sound spelling patterns in the following words. The first example has been done for you. 兩人一組,閱讀下面的時代,並在下面的單字中劃出其相對應的元音-韻母拼寫模式。第一個範例已為您完成。
Long a 長 a
a-e
ai 愛
ay 哎呀
Examples 範例
name 姓名
rain 雨
day 天
save 儲存
again 重
play 播放
Long e 長 e
ee
ea
e
yy
feet 腳
seat 座椅
me 我
candy 糖果
coffee 咖啡
dream 夢想
he 他
happy 快樂
Long i 長 i
i-e
ie 即
igh 高
y
kite 紙鳶
lie 假话
high 高
buy 購買
invite 邀
tried 試過
light 輕
eye 眼睛
Long 0 長 0
0-e0-e
oa
ow 嗷
vote 選票
coat 外套
know 知道
slope 斜率
boat 船
show 演出
Long u 長 u
u-e
ue 芸
ui
00
June 六月
blue 藍色
juice 果汁
soon 不久
tune 曲調
tissue 組織
fruit 水果
shampoo 洗髮皂
Long a a-e ai ay
Examples name rain day
save again play
Long e ee ea e y
feet seat me candy
coffee dream he happy
Long i i-e ie igh y
kite lie high buy
invite tried light eye
Long 0 0-e oa ow
vote coat know
slope boat show
Long u u-e ue ui 00
June blue juice soon
tune tissue fruit shampoo| Long a | a-e | ai | ay | |
| :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: |
| Examples | name | rain | day | |
| | save | again | play | |
| Long e | ee | ea | e | $y$ |
| | feet | seat | me | candy |
| | coffee | dream | he | happy |
| Long i | i-e | ie | igh | y |
| | kite | lie | high | buy |
| | invite | tried | light | eye |
| Long 0 | $0-e$ | oa | ow | |
| | vote | coat | know | |
| | slope | boat | show | |
| Long u | u-e | ue | ui | 00 |
| | June | blue | juice | soon |
| | tune | tissue | fruit | shampoo |
Write down more possible spellings for each long vowel sound in the table below. 在下表中寫下每個長元音的更多可能拼法。
元音
Vowel
Sounds
Vowel
Sounds| Vowel |
| :--- |
| Sounds |
字母圖案
Letter
Pattern
Letter
Pattern| Letter |
| :--- |
| Pattern |
Examples 範例
字母發音
Letter
sounds
Letter
sounds| Letter |
| :--- |
| sounds |
Examples 範例
字母圖案
Letter
Pattern
Letter
Pattern| Letter |
| :--- |
| Pattern |
Examples 範例
Long a 長 a
a-e
ai 愛
ay 哎呀
Long e 長 e
ee
ea
e
y
ie 即
igh 高
Long i 長 i
i-e
ow 嗷
y
oa
ui
Long u 長 u
u-e
ue 芸
oo
"Vowel
Sounds" "Letter
Pattern" Examples "Letter
sounds" Examples "Letter
Pattern" Examples
Long a a-e ai ay
Long e ee ea e
y ie igh
Long i i-e ow
y oa ui
Long u u-e ue
oo | Vowel <br> Sounds | Letter <br> Pattern | Examples | Letter <br> sounds | Examples | Letter <br> Pattern | Examples |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Long a | a-e | | ai | ay | | |
| Long e | ee | ea | | e | | |
| | y | | | ie | igh | |
| Long i | i-e | | | | ow | |
| | y | oa | | ui | | |
| Long u | u-e | | ue | | | |
| | oo | | | | | |
EXERCISE 5 練習五
Pair up with your classmate and read aloud the following introduction about ‘Tour of Sichuan Sights 10-Day Bike Tour.’ Pay attention to the letter-sound relationship and underline the words with long vowel sounds. 和你的同學配成一對,朗讀以下關於「Tour of Sichuan Sights 10-Day Bike Tour」的介紹。注意字母與音的關係,並在帶有長元音的單字下劃線。
This 10-day bicycle tour begins and ends in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province and one of the major cultural centres in China. 這趟為期 10 天的單車之旅以四川省省會成都為起點和終點,成都也是中國主要的文化中心之一。
This tour is designed as a relatively easy-going ride. Average daily cycling mileage will be about 30 miles. 此行程設計為相對容易的騎乘。每日平均騎乘里程約 30 英哩。
On most days, we will use vehicle transport to supplement the cycling to get us to the next destination. 在大多數的日子裡,我們會使用交通工具來輔助騎單車,將我們帶到下一個目的地。
Luggage will be transported by the support vehicle. This tour will visit both well-known and little-known sights and will appeal to those who have cultural, social and archeological interests. 行李將由支援車輛運送。此行程將參觀知名或不知名的景點,並吸引對文化、社會和考古有興趣的人士。
C. R-controlled Vowels C.R 控制元音
When a vowel is followed by an rr in the same syllable, that vowel is ’ rr-controlled’ and is no longer short. We refer to the rr