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新一代大学英语（提高篇） 综合教程 Unit 6 Explore 1 UNIT Future or fiction? 6 提高篇 综合教程 1 FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING AND RESEARCH PRESS HEBEI UNIVERSITY

TExplore1Warm-upViewing and speakingIn the 21st century, we've lived with many wondersand got so used to them that we hardly notice thatthey have greatly changed our lives. Here is one.Watch a video clip to find out how WeChat haschanged Chinese people's lives综合教程Unit6新一代大学英语（提高篇）

新一代大学英语（提高篇） 综合教程 Unit 6 Explore 1 Viewing and speaking Warm-up In the 21st century, we’ve lived with many wonders and got so used to them that we hardly notice that they have greatly changed our lives. Here is one. Watch a video clip to find out how WeChat has changed Chinese people’s lives

台TExplore1Warm-up1.Fill in the blanks with what you hearfrom thevideo clipThe scale of development in China is like nowhere else on Earth, butthis rapidly modernizing landscape comes with its own costs. Once-close-knit（曾经紧密团结的)communities are being 1)separated _ by urban migration. In this vast country, it can be achallenge to 2) stay in touch. New media has jumped on theopportunity to bridge that 3) _ gap: One company is solvingChina's problem of alienation (疏远) by bringing people backtogether virtually. A small group of Chinese 4) entrepreneursinvented something called WeChat. This mobile-only social mediaandplatform now has 4o0 million 5) active monthly usersliterally综合教程Unit1新一代大学英语（提高篇）

新一代大学英语（提高篇） 综合教程 Unit 6 Explore 1 Unit 1 Explore 1 Warm-up The scale of development in China is like nowhere else on Earth, but this rapidly modernizing landscape comes with its own costs. Once￾close-knit ( 曾经紧密团结的) communities are being 1) _ by urban migration. In this vast country, it can be a challenge to 2)_. New media has jumped on the opportunity to bridge that 3) _. One company is solving China’s problem of alienation ( 疏远) by bringing people back together virtually. A small group of Chinese 4) _ invented something called WeChat. This mobile-only social media platform now has 400 million 5) _ and literally separated 1. Fill in the blanks with what you hear from the video clip. stay in touch gap entrepreneurs active monthly users

台TExplore1Warm-up1.Fill in the blanks with what you hear from the video cliptwo-thirds of the entire country has a WeChat account. WeChathaveisn't your average messaging app. Their 6) innovationsfundamentally changed the way (the) Chinese communicate andinteract 7) online and off . Popular functions include Momentsand Shake-shake, both of which are social media platforms 8)unique_ to WeChat, but their most transformative 9) has been voice messaging. WeChat popularizedfeaturein Chinese isvoice messaging. Now 10)_text messaginglaborious. So WeChat found a way for people to send voicememos instead. It's now a ubiquitous form of communicationthroughout the country.综合教程Unit1新一代大学英语（提高篇）

新一代大学英语（提高篇） 综合教程 Unit 6 Explore 1 Unit 1 Explore 1 Warm-up two-thirds of the entire country has a WeChat account. WeChat isn’t your average messaging app. Their 6) _ have fundamentally changed the way (the) Chinese communicate and interact 7) _ . Popular functions include Moments and Shake-shake, both of which are social media platforms 8) _ to WeChat, but their most transformative 9) _ has been voice messaging. WeChat popularized voice messaging. Now 10) _ in Chinese is laborious. So WeChat found a way for people to send voice memos instead. It’s now a ubiquitous form of communication throughout the country. innovations 1. Fill in the blanks with what you hear from the video clip. online and off unique feature text messaging

TExplore1Warm-upReferences:1. How much time do you spend on WeChat every day?? I check WeChat regularly? I can't help checking WeChat from time to time? I don't use WeChat because I don't have time综合教程Unit6新一代大学英语（提高篇）

新一代大学英语（提高篇） 综合教程 Unit 6 Explore 1 1. How much time do you spend on WeChat every day? Explore 1 Warm-up • I check WeChat regularly. • I can’t help checking WeChat from time to time. • I don’t use WeChat because I don’t have time

TExplore1Warm-up1References:2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using WeChat?WeChat is a popular and convenient instant messaging applicationfor mobile devices. Here're some advantages of using WeChat1) It is a free instant messaging application. The users can sendinstant messages to each other as long as they can connect to thenetwork.2) It has many functions to meet different needs, for exampleVoice Chat, Group Chat, Voice Call, Video Call, Moments, WeChatPay, WeChat Transfer, QR Code, etc.3) It connects people all around the world and promotes thesocial networking综合教程Unit6新一代大学英语（提高篇）

新一代大学英语（提高篇） 综合教程 Unit 6 Explore 1 Warm-up ⚫ WeChat is a popular and convenient instant messaging application for mobile devices. Here’re some advantages of using WeChat. 1）It is a free instant messaging application. The users can send instant messages to each other as long as they can connect to the network. 2） It has many functions to meet different needs, for example, Voice Chat, Group Chat, Voice Call, Video Call, Moments, WeChat Pay, WeChat Transfer, QR Code, etc. 3） It connects people all around the world and promotes the social networking. 2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using WeChat?

TExplore1Warm-up拉References:2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using WeChat?In spite of its powerful functions, WeChat has some drawbacks. WeChat must have a connection with the Internet. WithoutInternet connection, it can't work. With so much information and functions on WeChat, it is easyfor people to get addicted to it, wasting time or becominginefficient inworkand study.The use of WeChat involves potential security risks. Theinformation in Moments may be used illegally by some peopleIn addition, those using WeChat to do business may expose thesensitive data to other people unintentionally(无意的)综合教程Unit6新一代大学英语（提高篇）

新一代大学英语（提高篇） 综合教程 Unit 6 Explore 1 Warm-up In spite of its powerful functions, WeChat has some drawbacks. • WeChat must have a connection with the Internet. Without Internet connection, it can’t work. • With so much information and functions on WeChat, it is easy for people to get addicted to it, wasting time or becoming inefficient in work and study. • The use of WeChat involves potential security risks. The information in Moments may be used illegally by some people. In addition, those using WeChat to do business may expose the sensitive data to other people unintentionally(无意的). 2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using WeChat?

TExplore1Warm-up拉References:3. If you were asked to make suggestions for WeChat, whichaspect would you like to improve? Why?If there is a chance I could help with the improvement ofWeChat, I will suggest improving its data security by usingmore sophisticated methods. As more functions have beendeveloped, including the payment via WeChat or doingbusiness on it, it inevitably involves potential security risks. IfWeChat users’ personal information and sensitive financialdata are left open to criminal attacks, their privacy will beintruded on and there will be financial loss and damage toboth users and the company.综合教程Unit6新一代大学英语（提高篇）

新一代大学英语（提高篇） 综合教程 Unit 6 Explore 1 Warm-up If there is a chance I could help with the improvement of WeChat, I will suggest improving its data security by using more sophisticated methods. As more functions have been developed, including the payment via WeChat or doing business on it, it inevitably involves potential security risks. If WeChat users’ personal information and sensitive financial data are left open to criminal attacks, their privacy will be intruded on and there will be financial loss and damage to both users and the company. 3. If you were asked to make suggestions for WeChat, which aspect would you like to improve? Why?

iExplore1UnderstandingthetextText understandingWhat can digital technology do for the poorestTask1people in the world? How does it help solve theproblems that Africans are faced with? Read thetext and complete the diagram综合教程Unit6新一代大学英语（提高篇）

新一代大学英语（提高篇） 综合教程 Unit 6 Explore 1 What can digital technology do for the poorest people in the world? How does it help solve the problems that Africans are faced with? Read the text and complete the diagram. Text understanding Task 1 Explore 1 Understanding the text

台LExplore1UnderstandingthetextMain idea (Paras. 1-2): Digital technology can revolutionizereorganize lifeforthe poorestagriculture and 1)people in the worldProblems that Africans are now faced with (Paras. 3-6): The2)information disconnectbetween producers andconsumers leads to the disorganized productionSolutions the author suggests (Paras. 7-9): Digitaltechnology can link the 3)formal and informalsectorsand make possible the two-way conversation betweenAfrica's producers and consumers. With digital technologya smallholder farmer can:综合教程Unit6新一代大学英语（提高篇）

新一代大学英语（提高篇） 综合教程 Unit 6 Explore 1 Understanding the text Main idea (Paras. 1-2): Digital technology can revolutionize agriculture and 1) _ for the poorest people in the world. Problems that Africans are now faced with (Paras. 3-6): The 2) _ between producers and consumers leads to the disorganized production. reorganize life information disconnect Solutions the author suggests (Paras. 7-9): Digital technology can link the 3) _ sectors and make possible the two-way conversation between Africa’s producers and consumers. With digital technology, a smallholder farmer can: formal and informal